JP2019141295A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress the complication of designing work when a design change occurs with respect to a main control unit.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a main control unit for controlling the progress of games; and a sub control unit for controlling presentations based on commands transmitted from the main control unit. The sub control unit stores, as initial information, information related to a prize ball number based on a big-winning-port ball-entrance specifying command received for the first time after an activation of the power in a storage unit provided in a prize ball number storage area. After the initial information is stored, if the big-winning-port ball-entrance specifying command is received, the information related to a prize ball number based on the received big-winning-port ball-entrance specifying command and the initial information stored in the storage unit are to be compared.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 52

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a main control base and a sub control base.

  Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine in which a big game lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered a start opening, and a predetermined game profit is given to a player when a big win is won. In such a gaming machine, the fun of the game is improved by diversifying the execution pattern of the variation effect for notifying the player of the result of the big lottery.

JP 2001-162003 A

  Generally, in a gaming machine, a main control unit that controls the progress of a game and a sub-control unit that controls the execution of an effect are communicably connected, and based on a command transmitted from the main control unit, The production is controlled by the sub-control unit. In the game machine design stage, when a design change (spec change) related to the main control unit occurs, it is necessary to change the design of the sub control unit to cope with this, and the design work becomes complicated. There was a tendency to end up.

  An object of the present invention is to suppress complication of design work when a design change relating to a main control unit occurs.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main control unit that controls the progress of a game, and a sub-control unit that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit, The main control unit includes command transmission means for transmitting a predetermined command at a predetermined trigger set in advance, and the sub control unit receives specific information based on the predetermined command first received after power-on. An initial information storage means for storing in the storage unit as initial information; and when the predetermined command is received after the initial information is stored by the initial information storage means, the predetermined command or the predetermined command Determination means for comparing the specific information based on the initial information stored in the storage unit.

  Further, when the determination unit determines that the predetermined command or the specific information based on the predetermined command does not match the initial information stored in the storage unit, a predetermined error is detected. It is preferable to provide error processing execution means for executing processing.

  And a game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed, and a winning opening provided in the gaming area, wherein the command transmitting means is triggered by a game ball entering the winning opening. The predetermined command may be transmitted.

  Further, it is preferable that a payout control means for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls when a gaming ball enters the winning opening is provided, and the predetermined command is configured to be able to identify the number of winning balls.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress complication of design work when a design change related to the main control unit occurs.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining the 1st grand prize opening. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a small hit determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit design random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening-and-closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the saving process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting port passage process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the specific area passage process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol fluctuation waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening release pre-processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize opening and closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize opening opening control process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning prize closing effective process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning a prize end completion weight process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining a winning opening switch process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the payout control management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the sub CPU initialization process in a sub control board. It is a figure explaining a prize ball number storage area. It is a flowchart explaining the sub timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening release designation command reception processing in the sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining a special winning opening entrance designation command receiving process in the sub-control board.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming board 108. However, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the game board 108 is removed. As shown in FIG. 2, an operation handle 112 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided below the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a launch operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball thus launched rises between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108 and is guided to the game area 116.

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

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

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

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not to execute a small hit game that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player has a chance to acquire a right to receive a predetermined game profit at the same time as acquiring a predetermined prize ball. Become.

  The first start port 120 is provided inside the accessory device X provided in the game board 108. The accessory device X includes an introduction port 140 that opens vertically upward, so that only the game balls flowing down the first game area 116a enter the accessory device X from the introduction port 140 at a predetermined rate. It is configured. However, it may be configured such that a game ball flowing down the second game area 116b enters the accessory device X from the introduction port 140.

  In the accessory device X, a movable body 142 that always reciprocates in the left-right direction during the game is provided. Further, in the accessory device X, a plurality of rolling paths through which game balls pass are provided between the introduction port 140 and the movable body 142, and from the introduction port 140 into the accessory device X. The entered game balls are distributed to any rolling path. Each rolling path is configured such that the game ball can be discharged onto the movable body 142. However, as described above, the movable body 142 moves in the left-right direction. It falls and is discharged from the accessory device X to the outside.

  The movable body 142 is configured in a dish shape, and a through-hole penetrating in the vertical direction is formed at the center thereof. The game ball that has fallen onto the movable body 142 from the rolling path stays on the movable body 142 and then falls downward from the through hole. Here, the first start port 120 is provided below the movable body 142, and when the movable body 142 is positioned at the approximate center in the width direction of the gaming machine 100, The first start port 120 faces the vertical direction. Therefore, the game ball staying on the movable body 142 enters the first starting port 120 at the timing of falling from the through hole. Of the game balls that have entered the accessory device X from the introduction port 140, all of the game balls that have not entered the first start port 120 are discharged from below the accessory device X to the game area 116. The Rukoto. Here, the probability that the game ball that has entered the accessory device X enters the first start port 120 is set to approximately 1/20.

  The second start port 122 is located in the second game area 116b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter, or a game that has entered the second game area 116b. The ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 116a. The second start port 122 is configured by a start variable winning device having a movable piece 122b, and the ease of entry of a game ball into the second start port 122 is variable. Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided so that the movable piece 122b can be opened and closed, and when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 122 or It has become difficult.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the second game area 116b, a lottery of a normal symbol which will be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is in an open state for a predetermined time. Controlled. As described above, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 122, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 122.

  Furthermore, only the game balls that flow down the second game area 116b can enter the second game area 116b, or the game balls that have entered the second game area 116b are the first game area 116a. The first grand prize winning port 126 and the second grand prize winning port 128 are provided at positions that are easier to enter than the game balls that have entered the game. In the following description, the first big prize opening 126 and the second big prize opening 128 may be collectively referred to as a big prize opening.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the first big prize opening 126. In the second game area 116b, a structure projecting to the front side of the game board 108 is provided. This structure has an opening at the top, and this opening serves as the first grand prize winning opening 126. An opening / closing door 126b is provided on the upper part of the structure, and the opening / closing door 126b is normally maintained in a closed state in which the first big prize opening 126 is closed as shown in FIG.

  The open / close door 126b protrudes into the game area 116 where the game ball rolls and flows down so as to face the gaming machine 100. Therefore, when the open / close door 126b is maintained in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the game area 116 (second game area 116b) falls on the open / close door 126b. Here, the open / close door 126b maintained in the closed state is inclined so that the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. Therefore, when the open / close door 126b is in the closed state, as indicated by an arrow in FIG. 4A, the game ball dropped on the open / close door 126b slowly rolls from the right to the left on the open / close door 126b. Will move.

  When a small hit game described later is executed, the open / close door 126b changes to an open state in which the first big winning opening 126 is opened. Here, as shown in FIG. 4B, the opening / closing door 126b has one side located on the front side of the gaming machine 100 as a rotation axis and moves one side on the back side of the gaming machine 100 downward. Transition from the closed state to the open state. As a result, when changing from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the opening / closing door 126b is guided into the first big winning opening 126.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the opening / closing door 126b is slightly inclined to ensure a long time for the game ball to roll on the opening / closing door 126b. Then, when the opening / closing door 126b is changed from the closed state to the opened state, the game balls rolling on the opening / closing door 126b are guided into the first grand prize winning opening 126. With the above configuration, during the small hit game, the game ball can be surely entered into the first big winning opening 126 by firing the game ball into the second game area 116b. Note that when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 126, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  In addition, a specific area is provided in the first big prize opening 126, and a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 126 always enters the specific area. When a game ball enters a specific area, a so-called two-type big hit is made, and a big game is executed following the small hit game.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the second big prize opening 128 is provided below the first big prize opening 126. The second grand prize winning port 128 includes a movable piece 128b, and normally, the movable piece 128b is maintained in a closed state, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second big prize winning port 128. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big game is executed, the movable piece 128b is controlled to be in an open state, and a game ball can be inserted into the second big prize opening 128. When a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 116, game balls that have not entered 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. Is provided on the back side of the game board 108 from the game area 116.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the gaming machine 100 includes an effect display device 200 composed of a liquid crystal display device, an effect agent device 202 composed of a movable device, as an effect device performing effects during the progress of the game, etc. An effect lighting device 204 composed of lamps controlled by various lighting modes and emission colors, an audio output device 206 composed of a speaker, and an effect button 208 for accepting a player's operation are provided.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image. The effect display unit 200a is disposed in the upper center of the gaming board 108 so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 100. Various effects images are displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The stage effect device 202 operates in accordance with the image displayed on the stage display unit 200a, and gives a player a sense of expectation. The effect lighting device 204 is provided in the effect actor device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed according to the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The audio output device 206 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 106 or a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and various audios are directed toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

  The effect button 208 is a button that accepts a player's pressing operation, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a position below the transmission plate 110. The effect button 208 is activated in accordance with an image or the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a. When a player's operation is received within the operation effective period, various effects are generated according to the operation. Executed. Further, the effect button 208 is provided with a rotation motor 208r and a vibration motor 208v, which will be described later, as an actuator, and an effect that the effect button 208 rotates or vibrates is performed.

  Note that reference numeral 132 shown in FIG. 2 is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 132 is filled with game balls, The ball is guided to the lower plate 134. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 134 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but when the ball removal knob 134a is pushed in, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a, and the ball removal hole It is possible to discharge the game ball from below to the lower plate 134.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 108 has a first special symbol display 160 and a second special symbol display at a position outside the game area 116 and visible to the player. 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, a normal symbol hold indicator 170, and a right-handed notification indicator 172 are provided. Each of these indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

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FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 100.

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

  The games in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment are broadly classified into special games and normal games. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for proceeding with special games and ordinary games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 300 has a general winning port detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 118, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 120. The detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start port 122, the gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, and the first grand prize port 126, a first grand prize opening detection switch 126s for detecting that a game ball has entered into the 126, a specific area detection switch 127s for detecting that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the first big prize opening 126, A second grand prize opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 128, and an effect switch 1 for detecting that the game ball has passed through the introduction opening 140 0 s, so that the position detecting switch 142s for detecting a position of the movable body 142 are connected, the detection signals from the respective detection switches to the main control board 300 is input. The position detection switch 142s includes three switches, a left position detection switch, a middle position detection switch, and a right position detection switch.

  Further, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a first large winning port solenoid that operates the open / close door 126b that opens and closes the first large winning port 126. 126 c, a second large prize opening solenoid 128 c that operates the movable piece 128 b that opens and closes the second large prize opening 128, and a movable body motor 142 c that operates the movable body 142 are connected to each other by the main control board 300. In addition, the opening / closing control of the second start port 122, the first grand prize winning port 126, the second big prize winning port 128 and the movable control of the movable body 142 are performed.

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

  A RAM clear button is provided on the back side of the game board 108. The RAM clear button is provided with a RAM clear detection switch 174s for detecting that the RAM clear button has been pressed. A RAM clear detection switch 174s is connected to the main control board 300, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from the RAM clear detection switch 174s.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 may be abnormal or illegal, such as a radio wave detection sensor that detects radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor that detects magnetism, and a door open sensor that detects the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors (not shown) that detect this are provided, and an abnormality detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each abnormality detection sensor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the sub-control board 330 performs the sound output control for outputting the sound from the sound output device 206 while moving the effect actor device 202 and controlling the 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, the sub control board 330 executes a predetermined effect or provides the effect button 208. The energization control of the rotary motor 208r or the vibration motor 208v is performed to rotate or vibrate the effect button 208.

  Note that a power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power supply via the power supply board. The power supply board is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor. The RTC 330d provided on the sub control board 330 receives the power supply from this backup power supply and measures the current time.

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

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, special games and normal games, proceed in parallel. Here, only one gaming state corresponding to the special game is provided, and the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state are provided as the gaming states corresponding to the normal game.

  Although the details of each gaming state will be described later, the non-short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in an open state, and a gaming ball is difficult to enter the second start port 122. This is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is more likely to be in the open state than in the non-short-time game state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start port 122. Note that the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a non-time-saving gaming state.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to fire a game ball in the game area 116, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the game is given to the player. A lottery for determining whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a “larger lottery”) is performed. In this big game lottery, when a small win is won, the first big winning opening 126 is opened, and a small winning game that allows a game ball to enter the first big winning opening 126 is executed. In the following, a lottery lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers (small hit determination random number, hit symbol random number, reach group determination random number, Reach mode determination random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired, and each random number value is stored in a special figure storage area of the main RAM 300c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the special figure holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special one hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. Various random numbers stored in the special figure storage area are collectively referred to as special 2 reservation.

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

  For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120, if no hold is stored in any of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure storage area, the first memory is stored. The special 1 hold is stored in the department. Also, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 in a state where special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. Remember. Further, when a game ball enters the second start port 122, the special 2 reservation is stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure storage area.

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

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the small hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one small hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, the small hit determination random number determination table is selected according to the hold type read when starting the big bonus lottery, and the big bonus lottery is determined based on the selected small hit determination random number determination table and the acquired small hit determination random number. Is done.

  When starting the big lottery for special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the special 1 small hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this special 1 small hit determination random number determination table, when the small hit determination random number is 10001 to 12185, it is determined as a small hit, and when it is any other small hit determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the small hit probability in this case is about 1/30.

  In addition, when starting the lottery lottery for special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 6B, the special 2 small hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this special 2 small hit determination random number determination table, if the small hit determination random number is 10001 to 17280, it is determined to be small hit, and if it is any other small hit determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the small hit probability in this case is about 1/9. As described above, the winning probability of winning a small hit is more likely to be the game ball entering the second start port 122 than when the big game lottery is performed due to the game ball entering the first start port 120. It is higher when the big actor lottery is performed.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one winning design random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “small hit” is derived by the above-mentioned big character lottery, the type of special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when “small hit” is won by special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 7A, a special symbol random determination table a for special 1 is selected, and “small win” is obtained by special 2 hold. In the case of winning, as shown in FIG. 7B, the special symbol random number determination table b for special 2 is selected. Hereinafter, a special symbol determined by a winning symbol random number, that is, a special symbol determined when a small hit determination result is obtained is called a small hit symbol, and is determined when a loss determination result is obtained. This special symbol is called a lost symbol.

  According to the special symbol random number determination table a for special 1 shown in FIG. 7A, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 49, the special symbol A which is a small symbol is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 50 to 50. In the case of 99, a special symbol B which is a small hit symbol is determined. Further, according to the special 2 winning symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 7B, the special symbol B which is a small winning symbol is always determined regardless of the value of the acquired winning symbol random number. On the other hand, if the lottery result is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is the special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big character lottery result is “small hit”, and is not referred to when the big character lottery result is “lost”.

  It should be noted that here, the selection ratio of the small hit symbol is different in the hit symbol random number determination table a for special 1 and the hit symbol random number determination table b for special 2, but the same small hit symbol in both tables. May be determined, or only one type of small hit symbol may be provided.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a preset table is selected according to the hold type, the hold number, and the like. When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the big drawing lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the big drawing lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, if the lottery result is “losing”, the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table when determining the variation effect pattern.

  For example, if the lottery result of “losing” is derived on the basis of special 1 hold, if the number of special 1 hold (hereinafter simply referred to as “hold number”) when performing the big role lottery is 0 As shown in FIG. 8A, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected. Similarly, in the case where the result of a lottery lottery of “losing” is derived based on special 1 hold, if the number of holds when performing a lottery lottery is 1-2, as shown in FIG. If the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected and the number of holds is 3, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected as shown in FIG. In FIG. 8, a 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.

  In addition, when the lottery lottery result is “small hit”, the group type is not determined in determining the variation effect pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the big character lottery result is “losing”, and is not referred to when the big character lottery result is “small hit”.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the lose mode reach mode determination random number determination table selected when the major player lottery result is “losing” and when the major player lottery result is “small hit”. It is roughly divided into a small hit hour reach mode determination random number determination table. The lose time reach mode determination random number determination table is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the small hit reach mode determination random number determination table is provided for each small hit symbol. Here, FIG. 9A shows an example of a predetermined group x lost time reach mode determination random number determination table, and FIG. 9B shows an example of a predetermined small hit time reach mode determination random number determination table.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. If the result of the lottery lottery is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 9A, the lost reach mode random number corresponding to the group type determined by the group type lottery is shown. The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected lose time reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number. In addition, when the result of the above-mentioned big game lottery is “small hit”, as shown in FIG. 9B, the small hit hour reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the small hit symbol is selected and selected. The variation mode number is determined based on the small hit hour reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  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, which will be described later, together with the change mode number, and at the same time the change mode number is determined, the change pattern A random number determination table is determined. In FIG. 9, the table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Accordingly, 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. In the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following description, “H” is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but “H” in FIGS. 9 to 11 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number. Hereinafter, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are collectively referred to as variation information.

  As described above, when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, 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, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the loss reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the case where the result of the lottery lottery is “small hit”, the reach mode decision random number determination table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the decided small hit symbol (special symbol type) is referred to, and the reach mode decision is made. Using the random number, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but many other variation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined simultaneously with the variation mode number and the obtained variation pattern random number, the variation pattern number is determined as illustrated.

  As described above, when the lottery lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the lottery lottery result, the determined symbol type, the number of holds, the hold type, and the like. These variation mode number and variation pattern number specify the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and time are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variation times 1 and 2 determined in this way becomes the variation production time for notifying the lottery result, that is, the variation time.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, a 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 A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub control board 330, the first half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. It becomes.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The special electric accessory actuated ram set table stores various data for controlling the small hit game and the big player game. During the small hit game and the big player game, this special electric accessory actuated ram set is stored. With reference to the table, the energization of the first big prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c is controlled.

  When the small winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 12, an opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the first big prize opening 126 with a predetermined opening / closing pattern is executed with reference to the special electric accessory operating ram set table. . The small hit game is composed of one round game in which the first big prize opening 126 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times.

  According to this special electric accessory actuated ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of special electric accessory actuated (executed during one small hit game and big game) Maximum number of round games played), special electric accessory opening / closing switching times (the number of times the first grand prize opening 126 or the second grand prize opening 128 is opened during one round game), solenoid energization time (first grand prize port solenoid) 126c or the second grand prize opening solenoid 128c energization time, that is, the opening time of one first big prize opening 126 or the second big prize opening 128, a prescribed number (the first big prize opening in one round game) 126 or the maximum number of winnings at the second big winning opening 128), the ending time (the waiting time after the small hit game or the big game) is shown as control data. It is stored in advance in the.

  In this embodiment, when the special symbols A and B, which are small winning symbols, are determined, first, a small winning game constituted by one round game is executed. In this small hit game, the 0.1 second opening of the first big prize opening 126 is repeated 15 times. The small hit game ends when a prescribed number (10) of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 126 or when a predetermined time elapses after the first big prize opening 126 is opened.

  In addition, when a game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 126 enters the specific area and is detected by the specific area detection switch 127s during the small hit game, it becomes a two-type big hit and the big game is executed. The big game is executed after the small hit game, and when the special symbol A is determined, 2-7 round games are executed, and when the special symbol B is determined, it is 2-16 times. Round game is executed. In each round game that constitutes this big game, the second grand prize opening 128 is opened once, and a prescribed number (10) of game balls enter the second big prize opening 128, or the second big prize game When a predetermined time elapses after the winning opening 128 is opened, the process ends.

  Further, as shown in the drawing, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 126 is set to three. On the other hand, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 128 is set to ten.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the big game. When the big game is executed as described above, the game state after the completion of the big game is set based on the game state setting table. In the present embodiment, a limiter is provided, and when the limiter is not in operation, it is set to the short-time game state after the end of the major game, and the number of times of the short-time game state (hereinafter referred to as “short-time number”) is 100 Set to This means that the short-time gaming state continues until the big game lottery result is confirmed 100 times. However, the above-mentioned number of short times indicates the maximum number of continuous times in the short time gaming state of 1, and if the winning type 2 is won before reaching the above number of continuous times, the gaming state is set again. Will be done.

  On the other hand, when the limiter is activated, the non-time-saving gaming state is set after the end of the big game. Here, in the present embodiment, the limiter count is set to “3” at the time of so-called first win in which a small hit and two big wins are won in the non-time-saving gaming state. This limiter count is subtracted every time a major game is executed, and the limiter count being “0” in the end is called a limiter operation. That is, the limiter is activated when three major games including the first win are executed, and the subsequent gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state.

  Therefore, after the first big game, it is always set to the short-time game state, and if you win a small hit and two types of big wins during this short-time game state, the second short-time game state will be entered after the second big game. If it is set and wins a small hit and two types of big wins during the second time-short game state, it will be set to a non-time-short game state after the third big game.

  As described above, in the short-time gaming state, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 122. In the big game lottery executed due to the game ball entering the second start port 122, the player wins a small hit with a probability of about 1/9. The short-time gaming state continues until the big game lottery is executed 100 times. Therefore, if the game is performed appropriately, it is almost certain that the player wins a small hit during the short-time gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first win is won, the execution of three major roles games is almost guaranteed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, at most one special 2 hold is stored. Therefore, after the first hit, when the third major game ends, the gaming state becomes a non-temporary gaming state, but if special 2 hold is stored at this time, the first time after transitioning to the non-temporary gaming state The big lottery is executed based on the special 2 hold. In addition to winning the big hit by the big role lottery based on this special 2 hold, if the game ball is entered into a specific area in the small hit game and wins the second kind big win, it will be the first win again, and thereafter 3 big games will be played It becomes executable.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 is controlled. ) Is performed.

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

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-short game state, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the random number determination table for non-time game state is determined. According to the per-determined random number determination table for the non-short-time gaming state, when the hit determined random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and when the hit determined random number is 1 to 99, The lost symbol is determined as the normal symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is determined. The movable piece 122b is maintained in the closed state.

  In addition, when the regular drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the per-decision random number determination table for the short-time gaming state is referred to. According to the per-determined random number determination table for the short game state at this time, when the winning determined random number is 0 to 98, the winning symbol is determined as the normal symbol type, and when the winning determined random number is 99, 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. 15A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the variation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation Time is determined to be 1 second. When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the regular symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 168 is lit, the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 is opened and closed as shown in FIG. 15B. The energization is controlled with reference to the table. Actually, the opening / closing control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c according to the gaming state when the ordinary symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

  When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 15B, the second start port 122 is controlled to open and close with reference to the opening and closing control pattern table. According to this open / close control pattern table, the time before the opening of the normal electric power (the waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the maximum number of switching times of the normal electric accessory (the number of times of opening the second start port 122) , Solenoid energization time (the energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c every time the second start port 122 is opened, that is, one open time of the second start port 122), the specified number (the total of the second start port 122) The maximum possible number of winnings at the second start port 122 during opening), the ordinary power closing time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the rest time), the normal power effective state time (second starting) The waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the waiting time for the end of ordinary power transmission (the waiting time until the normal symbol variation display to be described later is resumed after elapse of the ordinary power transmission valid time) 122 control data To, for each gaming state, is stored in advance as shown.

  As described above, the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are associated with the opening / closing control conditions for opening and closing the second start port 122 as the game progress conditions. It becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second starting port 122 than in the gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the lottery is drawn one after another, and the second start port 122 is frequently opened, so that the player can use the game ball. It becomes possible to perform a lottery lottery while reducing.

  The opening / closing condition of the second start port 122 defines three elements: the normal symbol winning probability, the normal symbol variation display time, and the second start port 122 opening time. In this embodiment, in all three elements, the time-saving gaming state is set to be more advantageous than the non-time-saving gaming state by setting the time-saving gaming state more advantageously than the non-time-saving gaming state. It was set so that game balls could easily enter the start port 122. However, among the three elements, one or two elements may be set to be more advantageous in the short-time gaming state than in the non-short-time gaming state. In any case, the short-time gaming state is advantageous for at least one element compared to the non-short-time gaming state, so that the time-short gaming state is comprehensively more advantageous than the non-time-short gaming state. What is necessary is just to make a game ball enter into 122 easily. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time 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 short-time gaming state, It is sufficient that the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the second condition that tends to be in the open state.

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

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. As described above, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 108. When this RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button. Then, a RAM clear signal is output to the main control board 300. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and if it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-23.

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

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

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

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a movable accessory maximum driving process in which the movable body motor 142c is energized so that the movable body 142 is driven at a speed of one rotation in 2 seconds in the direction in which the movable body 142 moves leftward.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a waits until 1.8 seconds elapses, and performs a wait process for stopping energization of the movable body motor 142c when 1.8 seconds elapses. As described above, the movable body 142 reciprocates in the left-right direction. However, when the movable body motor 142c is energized for 1.8 seconds at a speed of one rotation in 2 seconds, the movable body 142 moves to any position. Be sure to reach the leftmost side of the moving range.

  In other words, when the initialization process is performed to clear the data to be cleared when the power is turned on, the movable body 142 is always in the movement range in the CPU initialization process when the power is turned on, regardless of the position when the power is turned off. It will be located on the far left. When the initialization process is performed, the position of the movable body 142 cannot be grasped. However, the process of steps S100-19 and S100-21 causes the movable body 142 to be always in a predetermined position when the power is turned on. It becomes possible to hold, and the subsequent position and operation of the movable body 142 can be appropriately managed.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the checksum calculated in step S100-23 is inconsistent with the checksum stored when the power is turned off. As a result, if it is determined that the two do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and if it is determined that the two do not match (match), the process proceeds to step S100-27.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process of clearing data to be cleared of the main RAM 300c when the power is restored (when the data before power is turned off without maintaining the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process of a subcommand (power recovery designation command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 that the power has been restored from the power interruption (stores the power restoration designation command in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a performs a payout command (power supply return designation command) transmission process (stores the power supply return designation command in the transmission buffer) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the power supply has been recovered from the power interruption.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a includes a special symbol type designation command at power-on indicating a special symbol type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating a special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command indicating a special 2 hold number (X2), A power-on sub-command set process (stores the special symbol winning order command in the transmission buffer) for transmitting the special symbol winning order command indicating the stored special 1-holding and special 2-holding winning orders is executed.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a limits the launch of the game ball by turning off the launch permission signal. Although detailed description is omitted, this launch permission signal is turned on when communication with the payout control board 310 is established in the subsequent timer interrupt processing. As described above, when the power is turned on, the movable body 142 is positioned on the leftmost side of the moving range, and at this position, the game ball does not enter the first start port 120. Therefore, if a game ball launched immediately after the power is turned on falls on the movable body 142, the player has a sense of loss. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the power is turned on, the launch of the game ball is limited for a certain period so as not to give the player a sense of loss.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a sets a timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interruption.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number is rounded from the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number to the initial value updating random number -1 for the winning symbol random number by the update process of the winning symbol random number described later, It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310, executes various processes according to the received data, and sends the payout command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control board 310. To do.

(Step S100-45)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S100-47)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-49)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-39. Hereinafter, 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, the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) and the timer interrupt process will be described.

(Evacuation processing when the main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit. When the power-supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power-off saving process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted, and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning design random number, as in the above-described step S100-41.

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

  Although not described in detail, in the present embodiment, the hardware random numbers updated by the hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300 are used as the small hit determined random numbers and the winning determined random numbers. The hardware random number generator updates the random hit random number and the random hit random number according to certain rules, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence completes a cycle, and starts each time the system is reset Has changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes switch management processing for determining whether or not a signal is input from the gate detection switch 124s, the first start port detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s, and the specific area detection switch 127s. Details of this switch management processing will be described later.

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

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

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

(Step S800)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detecting switch 118s, the first starting opening detecting switch 120s, the second starting opening detecting switch 122s, the first large winning opening detecting switch 126s, and the second large winning opening detecting switch 128s. A winning opening switch process for adding a prize ball control counter or the like to be executed is executed. The details of the winning opening switch process will be described later.

(Step S900)
The main CPU 300a executes payout control management processing for creating and transmitting payout commands based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S800. The details of the payout control management process will be described later.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a movable body motor management process for controlling the movable body motor 142c of the movable body 142.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a includes a first special symbol indicator 160, a second special symbol indicator 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. Then, LED display setting processing is performed for setting common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 to the common output buffer.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c, the first big prize opening solenoid 126c, and the second big prize opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image synthesis process for storing in the output port buffer. .

(Step S400-25)
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 S400-27)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating switch management processing (step S500) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area detection switch-on is detected, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first big prize opening 126 (specific area) and the detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 127s. . As a result, if it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S540. If it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the first start port passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the second start port passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage process (step S530).

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

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

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

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reservation balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value. As a result, when it is determined that the value is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and when it is determined that the value is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-9. Here, when the special symbol identification value is “00H”, that is, when special 1 hold is stored, it is determined whether the special 1 hold number is 4 or more, and the special symbol identification value is “ If it is “01H”, that is, if the special 2 hold is stored, it is determined whether the special 2 hold number is 1 or more.

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

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit that is a target for saving the acquired small hitting random number.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a determines the small hit determined random number loaded in step S535-5, the winning symbol random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determined random number updated in step S100-49, the reach mode determined random number, the fluctuation A pattern random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a performs special symbol reservation ball winning order setting processing for updating and storing the winning order of special 1 holding and special 2 holding stored in the special figure storage area.

(Step S535-17)
Based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in the above step S535-13, the main CPU 300a executes an effect determination process at the time of performing a big role temporary lottery, a winning symbol temporary determination, and a variation information temporary determination. In the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, a prefetch designation command indicating variation information determined when a 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 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

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

(Step S535-23)
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 it is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control state described later. As a result, if it is determined that it is less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control state, the process proceeds to step S535-27, and if it is determined that it is not less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process is terminated.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there has been an abnormal winning, and if it determines that there has been an abnormal winning, the main CPU 300a executes a starting port abnormal winning error process for performing a predetermined process, and the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) ) Ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the specific area passing process in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-7 that the specific area detection switch is on, it determines whether the valid period flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the effective period flag is on, the process proceeds to step S540-3, and if it is determined that the effective period flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S540-9.

  As will be described in detail later, this valid period flag is used to determine whether or not the entry of a game ball into a specific area is considered valid. In the present embodiment, a small hit game is determined. It is turned on at the start and turned off after a certain time has elapsed since the end of the small hit game. However, the valid period flag may be turned on when a predetermined time elapses after detection of the game ball by the first big prize opening detection switch 126s.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the validity period flag is on, the main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area entry flag is on. Note that the specific area entry flag identifies that the game ball has already entered the specific area effectively. When it is determined that the specific area entry flag is on, the specific area passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S540-5.

(Step S540-5)
The main CPU 300a turns on the specific area entry flag.

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a specific area entry command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit to the sub-control board 330 that the game ball has effectively entered the specific area, and ends the specific area passing process.

(Step S540-9)
The main CPU 300a executes predetermined error processing.

(Step S540-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an error command indicating that an error has been detected in the transmission buffer, and ends the specific area passing process.

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

  As shown in FIG. 25, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each special game control module. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is “00H”, a module for executing the “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 special When the game management phase is “03H”, the module for executing the “pre-opening process for big prize opening” is called, and when the special game management phase is “04H”, “opening the big prize opening" When the module for executing the “control process” is called and the special game management phase is “05H”, the module for executing the “big winning opening closing effective process” is executed. Le is called, when the special game management phase is "06H", the modules for performing the "big winning opening ends wait process" is called.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation waiting processing 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 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number (X2) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and when the special 2 hold number (X2) is determined not to be “1” or more. In step S610-3, the processing is transferred.

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

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

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reservation stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure storage area or the special storage stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure storage area. One hold is transferred as a block to a storage unit having a small ordinal number. Specifically, in step S610-3, if it is determined that the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls is “1” or more, the second to fourth storage units of the first special diagram storage area are stored. The stored special 1 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 1 hold or special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol reservation ball number counter corresponding to the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit is decremented by “1”, and the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is subtracted. Is set in the transmission buffer, indicating that “1” has been subtracted.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the small hit determination random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the corresponding small hit determination random number determination table, performs the lottery lottery, and stores the lottery result. Execute the process.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, when the result of the big game lottery in step S610-9 is a small win, the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. Then, the special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (small hit symbol type) is saved. Also, if the result of the lottery lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for the loss corresponding to the holding type (the type of the lost symbol) is saved. When the special symbol determination data is saved in this way, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a 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 each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

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

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

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a spare area setting process for storing the type of small hit symbol (special symbol determination data) and the like in the spare area of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in order to start the special symbol variation display. Each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 is associated with a counter value, and a segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is displayed. Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the special symbol variation display is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol indicator 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol indicator 162 separately. Here, the counter value is set in the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, and sets a special symbol hold designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, a special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter. The special figure 2 hold designation command is set. Further, here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and special 2 hold 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 consumed, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each hold are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation number determination processing in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big role lottery in step S610-9 is a small hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S611-3, and when it is determined that it is not a small hit (lost), the process proceeds to step S611-5.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol.

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

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the hold number and hold type confirmed in step S611-5. 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 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

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

(Step S611-11)
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 0th storage unit in step S610-7, the main CPU 300a changes the variable mode. Determine the number. Here, the variation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the variation mode number.

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

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the 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. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is “01H”.

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

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

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

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is “0”. As a result, when the timer value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-15, and when 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 the 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is “1” or more, the current timer value is determined. The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting “1”.

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

(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 changing process. Thereby, each segment which comprises 7 segments will be lighted sequentially every predetermined time.

(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 symbol stop designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in 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 terminated, 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 big game lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big role lottery is a small hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S630-21, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a normal symbol short-time state flag for identifying whether the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state or a short-time gaming state, and determines whether the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state. . As a result, if it is determined that the game is in the non-time saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step S630-17. If it is determined that the game is not in the non-time saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step S630-9.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a cut-off management process. Here, the counter value of the short-time count cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. When the counter value becomes “0” as a result of updating the hour / hour count cut counter, the normal symbol hour / short state flag corresponding to the non-time / short game state is set. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the non-short-time gaming state when the special symbol has been determined a predetermined number of times without winning the two-type jackpot. In the present embodiment, the number cut management process is performed when the special symbol variation stop time (determined time) has elapsed. However, when the special symbol variation stop time (determined time) is set, that is, the variation time The number-of-times management process may be performed at the time of elapse (after step S620-15 in FIG. 29).

(Step S630-11)
In step S630-9, the main CPU 300a determines whether the gaming state has been changed to the non-time saving gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the non-short-time gaming state has been changed, the process proceeds to step S630-13, and when it is determined that the non-time-short gaming state has not been changed, the process proceeds to step S630-15.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a resets the counter value (R) of the limiter operation counter that counts the number of limiters.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a number-of-times command for transmitting the number of time reductions updated in step S630-9 to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a special state determination game state confirmation designation command indicating a game state when the special symbol is fixed in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H” and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management process based on the first hold is completed, and when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable symbol display based on the next hold is performed. Will be.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal symbol short-time state flag and stores the current gaming state as the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a executes the count cut management process in the same manner as in step S630-9.

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

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a performs special electric accessory maximum operation number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-25, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter. . Here, “16” is set in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter. In addition, here, with the start of the small hit game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed. Here, the special electric accessory maximum operation frequency setting process is executed when the small winning symbol is determined. However, the special electric accessory maximum operation frequency setting process may be performed at the time of two types of big hits.

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

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

(Step S630-33)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H” and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, a small hit game is started.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the main control board 300. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed when the special game management phase is “03H”.

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

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

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a large winning opening opening designation command for transmitting the large winning opening opening start (start of round game) to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer. The special winning opening opening designation command is provided for each round game, and here, a command corresponding to the number of round games to be started is set.

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the starting round game is the first round game, that is, the start of the small hit game based on the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter. As a result, if it is determined to start the first round game, the process proceeds to step S640-9. If it is determined that the starting round game is not the first round game, the process proceeds to step S640-11. .

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a turns on the validity period flag. Thereby, with the start of the first round game, the entry of the game ball into the specific area is validated.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “04H” and ends the pre-opening process for the special winning opening.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the first big prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c, or the first big prize opening solenoid 126c. Alternatively, a large winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping energization of the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By the execution of this special winning opening solenoid energization control process, in step S400-27 and step S400-29, energization start or energization control of the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled. 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 the maximum opening time of one time of the first big prize opening 126 or the second big prize opening 128.

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

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is “04H”.

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

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

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

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the winning prize winning ball counter has not reached the specified number, that is, the number of gaming balls equal to the maximum possible winning number in one round has not entered the winning prize opening. Determine whether. As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number has not been reached, the special winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the prescribed number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a stops the energization of the first grand prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c, and closes the first big prize opening 126 or the second big prize opening 128, so that the big prize opening closing process is necessary. Execute. As a result, the first big prize opening 126 or the second big prize opening 128 is closed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing effective process is executed when the special game management phase is “05H”.

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

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, that is, whether a preset number of round games have ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S660-21, and it is determined that they do not match. In step S660-5, the process proceeds.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter is 1, that is, whether the first round game, in other words, the small hit game has ended. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is 1, the process proceeds to step S660-7, and it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is not 1. If so, the process moves to step S660-17.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a turns off the validity period flag.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area entry flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the specific area entry flag is on, the process proceeds to step S660-11, and when it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S660-21. .

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second big hit is the first hit. Here, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit stored in step S630-21 is a non-short-time gaming state, it is determined to be the first winning. As a result, when it is determined that it is the first hit, the process proceeds to step S660-13, and when it is determined that it is not the first hit, the process proceeds to step S660-15.

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets “3” as the counter value (R) of the limiter operation counter.

(Step S660-15)
The main CPU 300a resets the gaming state to the non-time saving gaming state that is the initial state.

(Step S660-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”.

(Step S660-19)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process.

(Step S660-21)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in a special game timer.

(Step S660-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value (06H) obtained by adding 01H to the current value.

(Step S660-25)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process.

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

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-21 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special winning end closing wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, the step The processing is moved to S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area entry flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is on, the process proceeds to step S670-5, and if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S670-15. .

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a turns off the specific area entry flag.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a decrements the counter value (R) of the limiter operation counter.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (R) updated in step S670-7 is 0. As a result, when it is determined that R = 0, the process proceeds to step S670-11, and when it is determined that R = 0, the process proceeds to step S670-13.

(Step S670-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal symbol short-time state flag corresponding to the non-short-time gaming state. Thereby, the gaming state after the big game is set to the non-time saving gaming state.

(Step S670-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal symbol short time state flag corresponding to the short time gaming state. As a result, the gaming state after the big game is set to the short-time gaming state. Here, 100 times are set as the number of time reductions.

(Step S670-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a game state change designation command for transmitting a game state set after the end of the big game in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a number-of-times command corresponding to the number of times saved in step S670-13 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-19)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special winning opening end weight process. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variation display of the special symbol is resumed.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the game ball entering the grand prize opening is repeatedly executed step by step. Each process related to the ordinary game is managed by the ordinary game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of a normal game, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is “00H”, a module for executing the “normal symbol variation waiting process” is called, and when the normal game management phase is “01H”, When the module for executing the “normal symbol changing process” is called and the normal game management phase is “02H”, the module for executing the “normal symbol stop symbol display process” is called and the normal game management phase is “02H”. When the game management phase is “03H”, a module for executing “ordinary electric accessory prize opening pre-processing” is called, and when the normal game management phase is “04H”, “normal When the module for executing “Electrical character prize winning opening control process” is called and the normal game management phase is “05H”, “Normal electric bonus prize opening closed” Modularized call for executing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the normal game management process (step S700) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is “00H”.

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

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

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

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

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a selects and sets the normal symbol variation time data table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation processing is executed when the normal game management phase is “01H”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is “02H”.

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

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

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

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H” and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the normal game management process based on one general-pending hold ends.

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

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

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining the process for opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening on the main control board 300. This process for pre-opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “03H”.

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

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

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

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching counter is the upper limit value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the opening / closing count 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 accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Move.

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

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c or stops ordinary energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. The object solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control process, in step S400-27 and step S400-29, energization start or energization control of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled.

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

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

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

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory prize opening opening control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “04H”.

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

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

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

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory winning ball counter updated in step S530-11 has reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is performing one open / close control. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number that can be won are entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S750-7.

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

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

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

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining the normal electric accessory prize opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory prize opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is “05H”.

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

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

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

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is “06H”.

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

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the ordinary game management phase to “00H”, and ends the ordinary electric accessory winning prize end wait process.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart for describing a winning opening switch process (step S800) in the main control board 300.

(Step S800-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the general winning opening detection switch is ON, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening 118 and the detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 118s is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the general winning opening detection switch ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S800-3. If it is determined that the general winning opening detection switch ON is not detected, the process proceeds to step S800-5. Move.

(Step S800-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a counter value corresponding to 10 to the general winning opening prize ball control counter. As a result, a payout command is created and transmitted in the payout control management process in step S900, and the payout control board 310 performs a process of paying out 10 game balls as prize balls.

(Step S800-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first start port detection switch is detected to be on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first start port 120 and the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 120s is turned on. . As a result, if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S800-7. If it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is not detected, step S800-9 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S800-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a counter value corresponding to three to the first starting opening prize ball control counter. Thus, a payout command is created and transmitted in the payout control management process of step S900, and the payout control board 310 performs a process of paying out three game balls as prize balls.

(Step S800-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second start port detection switch is detected to be on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the second start port 122 and the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 122s is turned on. . As a result, if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S800-11. If it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is not detected, step S800-13 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S800-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a counter value corresponding to three to the second starting opening prize ball control counter. Thus, a payout command is created and transmitted in the payout control management process of step S900, and the payout control board 310 performs a process of paying out three game balls as prize balls.

(Step S800-13)
Whether the main CPU 300a detects that the first grand prize opening detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball has entered the first big prize opening 126 and the detection signal from the first big prize opening detection switch 126s is turned on. Determine. As a result, if it is determined that the first big prize opening detection switch ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S800-15. If it is determined that the first big prize opening detection switch ON is not detected, step S800 is executed. The process is moved to -17.

(Step S800-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a counter value corresponding to three to the first grand prize winning ball control counter. Thus, a payout command is created and transmitted in the payout control management process of step S900, and the payout control board 310 performs a process of paying out three game balls as prize balls.

(Step S800-17)
Whether the main CPU 300a detects that the second grand prize opening detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 128 and the detection signal from the second big prize opening detection switch 128s is turned on. Determine. As a result, if it is determined that the second big prize opening detection switch ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S800-19. If it is determined that the second big prize opening detection switch ON is not detected, the prize is received. The mouth switch process is terminated.

(Step S800-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a counter value corresponding to 10 to the second big prize opening prize ball control counter. As a result, a payout command is created and transmitted in the payout control management process in step S900, and the payout control board 310 performs a process of paying out 10 game balls as prize balls.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining payout control management processing (step S900) in the main control board 300.

(Step S900-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the general winning opening prize ball control counter is “0”. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the general winning opening prize ball control counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S900-3, and the counter value of the general winning opening prize ball control counter is “0”. If it is determined that, the process proceeds to step S900-5.

(Step S900-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a general winning opening payout command (payout number designation command) in the transmission buffer. Here, a payout number designation command based on the counter value corresponding to 10 set in the general winning opening prize ball control counter in step S800-3 is created and set in the transmission buffer. The payout number designation command set in the transmission buffer here is transmitted to the payout control board 310 in step S100-43 (see FIG. 16). Further, “0” is set to the counter value of the prize winning ball control counter for the general winning opening.

(Step S900-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the first starting opening prize ball control counter is “0”. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the first starting opening prize ball control counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S900-7, and the counter value of the first starting opening prize ball control counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S900-9.

(Step S900-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the first start port payout command (payout number designation command) in the transmission buffer. Here, a payout number designation command based on the counter value corresponding to three set in the first starting opening prize ball control counter in step S800-7 is created and set in the transmission buffer. The payout number designation command set in the transmission buffer here is transmitted to the payout control board 310 in step S100-43 (see FIG. 16). Further, “0” is set to the counter value of the first starting port prize ball control counter.

(Step S900-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the second starting port prize ball control counter is “0”. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the second starting opening prize ball control counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S900-11, and the counter value of the second starting opening prize ball control counter is “0”. If it is determined to be “0”, the process proceeds to step S900-13.

(Step S900-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a second start port payout command (payout number designation command) corresponding to the second start port 122 in the transmission buffer. Here, a payout number designation command based on the counter value corresponding to three set in the counter for controlling the second starting prize ball in step S800-11 is created and set in the transmission buffer. . The payout number designation command set in the transmission buffer here is transmitted to the payout control board 310 in step S100-43 (see FIG. 16). Further, “0” is set to the counter value of the second starting prize ball control counter.

(Step S900-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the first grand prize winning ball control counter is “0”. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the first big prize opening prize ball control counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S900-15, and the first big prize opening prize ball control counter is counted. Is determined to be “0”, the process proceeds to step S900-19.

(Step S900-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a first big prize opening payout command (payout number designation command) corresponding to the first big prize opening 126 in the transmission buffer. Here, a payout number designation command based on the counter value corresponding to three set in the first prize winning ball control counter in step S800-15 is created and set in the transmission buffer. The payout number designation command set in the transmission buffer here is transmitted to the payout control board 310 in step S100-43 (see FIG. 16). Also, “0” is set to the counter value of the first grand prize winning ball control counter.

(Step S900-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a big winning opening entry command (C203H) indicating that a game ball has entered the first big winning opening 126. The big winning entry entry designation command is configured to identify the number of prize balls. That is, “C2H” in the upper 1 byte of the winning prize entry designation command (C203H) indicates that a game ball has entered either the first winning prize opening 126 or the second winning prize opening 128, One byte “03H” indicates that three game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that the special winning opening entry command (C203H) set in the transmission buffer here is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-45 (see FIG. 16).

(Step S900-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the second big prize opening prize ball control counter is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the second big prize opening prize ball control counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S900-21, and the second big prize opening prize ball control counter is counted. Is determined to be “0”, the payout control management process is terminated.

(Step S900-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a second grand prize opening payout command (payout number designation command) corresponding to the second big prize opening 128 in the transmission buffer. Here, a payout number designation command based on the counter value corresponding to 10 set in the second big prize opening winning ball control counter in step S800-19 is created and set in the transmission buffer. The payout number designation command set in the transmission buffer here is transmitted to the payout control board 310 in step S100-43 (see FIG. 16). Further, “0” is set to the counter value of the prize ball control counter for the second big prize opening.

(Step S900-23)
The main CPU 300a sets a big winning opening entry command (C20AH) indicating that a game ball has entered the second big winning opening 128 in the transmission buffer, and ends the payout control management process. At this time, “C2H” in the upper 1 byte of the winning prize entry designation command (C20AH) indicates that a gaming ball has entered either the first winning prize opening 126 or the second winning prize opening 128, The lower one byte “0AH” indicates that 10 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that the special winning opening entry command (C20AH) set in the transmission buffer here is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-45 (see FIG. 16).

  That is, in the present embodiment, a prize winning ball entry designation command (C203H) indicating that a game ball has entered the first prize winning opening 126, and a game ball having entered the second prize winning opening 128. In the big winning opening entry designation command (C20AH) indicating “”, the upper 1 byte is common and only the lower 1 byte indicating the number of winning balls is different.

  As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 300, a special game and a normal game progress. Below, the control process of the sub control board 330 is demonstrated.

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 48 is a flowchart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

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

(Step S1000-3)
The sub CPU 330a loads the specification information of the gaming machine 100. The spec information indicates which model of the plurality of models with different game progress contents corresponds to the main control board 300. Here, as the spec information of the gaming machine 100, any one of “spec 1”, “spec 2”, and “spec 3” is set in advance. If the specs are different, for example, the probability of hitting, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 126, or the prize that the game ball enters into the second big prize opening 128 to be paid out. The number of balls may be set differently.

(Step S1000-5)
The sub CPU 330a initializes the prize ball number storage area of the area corresponding to the specification information of the gaming machine 100 loaded in step S1000-1. The prize ball number storage area will be described in detail below.

(Step S1000-7)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1000-7 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining a prize ball number storage area. A plurality of storage units are provided in the prize ball number storage area. Specifically, for each spec information, a storage unit is provided that can store information related to the number of prize balls in the small hit game and information related to the number of prize balls in the big game. Here, a total of six storage units are provided.

  FIG. 49 shows a state where all the information in the prize ball number storage area is initialized. The information in the prize ball number storage area is initialized in step S1000-1 in response to power-on. Then, after the power is turned on, when receiving a winning game entrance designation command during the first small winning game, information on the number of winning balls in the small winning game is obtained based on the winning game entrance designation command. Remember. In addition, after receiving power and turning on the power, when receiving a winning entry entry designation command during the first major role game, information related to the number of winning balls in the major role game is stored based on the winning entry entry designation command . As described above, in the small hit game, the first big prize opening 126 is opened, and the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 126 is set to three. In the big game, the second big prize opening 128 is opened, and the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the second big prize opening 128 is set to ten. Therefore, specifically, information on the number of prize balls (three) that a game ball enters and pays out at the first big prize opening 126 during the small hit game, and information on the second big prize opening 128 during the big game. Information on the number of award balls (10 balls) to which game balls enter and are paid out is stored.

  Then, using the information related to the number of winning balls in the small hit game or the information related to the number of winning balls in the big game, which is stored as described above, Determine if it is normal. Whether or not the information of the winning prize entry designation command is normal is determined based on the value of the number of prize balls indicated by the lower 1 bit of the received winning prize entry designation command and the number of corresponding winning balls. This is done by determining whether or not the information relating to the number of prize balls stored in the storage area matches.

  In this way, after receiving power, when a special winning entry entry command is received during the first small hit game or major game, the small winning game or major player is determined based on the special winning entry input command. Since the information related to the number of prize balls during the game is stored, when the power is cut off, the process concerning the information concerning the number of prize balls is not particularly performed, and the process can be simplified.

  Furthermore, since the information in the prize ball number storage area is reset every time the power is turned on, it is not necessary to set the information in the prize ball number storage area in advance at the design stage. Therefore, even when a design change related to the main control unit occurs, it is not necessary to change the information in the prize ball number storage area, so that the burden of design work can be reduced.

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining the sub-timer interrupt process (S1100) of the sub-control board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (30 times per second). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the variation effect and performs a time schedule management process for executing a process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table with reference to a time table set for each variation effect. . Here, based on the time data set in the time table, various effects such as variable effects are executed by turning various flags on and off, or by sending commands to each effect device. Will be controlled.

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

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening designation command receiving process executed when a special winning opening opening designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the special winning opening opening designation command is set in step S640-5 of FIG. 31 in the main control board 300, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 in step S100-45 (see FIG. 16). .

(Step S1210-1)
When the sub CPU330a receives the big prize opening designation command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received big prize opening designation command and confirms the analysis result (round information indicating the start of the round game). It is determined whether it is the start time of 1R (first round game). As a result, when it is determined that the first round game is started, the process proceeds to step S1210-3, and when it is determined that the first round game is not started, the process proceeds to step S1210-5. Move.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a turns on a small hitting game flag indicating that a small hitting game is in progress, and ends the special winning opening release designation command receiving process.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the round information confirmed in step S1210-1, and determines whether it is the time of starting 2R (second round game). As a result, when it is determined that the second round game is started, the process proceeds to step S1210-7, and when it is determined that the second round game is not started, the special winning opening opening designation command is received. The process ends.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the small hit gaming flag.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the big game gaming flag indicating that the big game is being played, and ends the big winning opening release command receiving process. When the gaming state change designation command is received, the big game gaming flag is turned off.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning entrance entry specification command receiving process executed when a special winning entry entry designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the special winning entrance entry designation command is set in step S900-17 or step S900-23 in FIG. 47 on the main control board 300, and then sub-controlled in step S100-45 (see FIG. 16). It is transmitted to the substrate 330.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the big winning opening entry designation command, the sub CPU 330a first specifies the storage unit of the winning ball number storage area from the status flag (small hit game flag and big game flag) and spec information. Specifically, if the small hitting game flag is on, it is determined that a small hitting game is in progress, and if the big bonus game flag is on, it is determined that the big hitting game is in progress. Furthermore, based on the spec information of the gaming machine 100 loaded in step S1000-3, the storage unit of the prize ball number storage area is specified. For example, if it is determined that the gaming machine 100 has the spec 1 and has received the winning prize entry entry designation command during the big game, the spec 1 in the prize ball number storage area shown in FIG. 49 and the award during the big game are shown. A storage area for the number of spheres is specified.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a obtains the number of memorized prize balls stored in the storage unit of the storage area specified in step S1220-1.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the value of the memorized prize ball number acquired in step S1220-3 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the value of the memorized prize ball number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1220-7, and when it is determined that the value of the memorized prize ball number is not “0”, The process moves to step S1220-11. Here, when it is determined that the value of the number of memorized winning balls is “0”, when a power-on entry command is received during the first small hit game after the power is turned on, or when the power is turned on. Later, during the first major role game, a prize winning entry command is received.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a stores the number of prize balls of the received big prize opening entry designation command as the number of memorized prize balls (initial information) in the storage area specified in step S1220-1. Specifically, the information of the lower 1 byte of the received special winning entrance entry designation command is stored. That is, “0AH” is stored when the received special winning entrance entry command is “C20AH”, and “03H” is stored when the received special winning entrance entry command is “C203H”. Remember.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a executes normal processing (prize ball number update effect processing). Specifically, the sub RAM 330c is provided with a prize ball number counter for counting the number of prize balls. Here, the counter value of the prize ball number counter is stored in the storage area specified in step S1220-1. The number of stored memorized prize balls is added and the counter value of the updated prize ball number counter is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The counter value of the prize ball number counter is reset when the gaming state after the big game is set to the non-short-time gaming state. Specifically, in step S1220-7, the number of memorized prize balls stored in the storage area is added to the counter value of the prize ball number counter, and the special winning opening entrance ball designation command receiving process ends.

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the value of the number of memorized prize balls acquired in step S1220-3 matches the number of prize balls indicated by the lower 1 byte of the received big prize entrance ball designation command. As a result, when it is determined that the value of the number of memorized prize balls matches the number of prize balls of the received winning prize entrance designation command, the process proceeds to step S1220-9, and the value of the memorized prize balls is received. If it is determined that the number of winning balls in the winning prize entry designation command does not match, the process proceeds to step S1220-13.

(Step S1220-13)
In step S1220-11, if it is determined that the value of the number of memorized prize balls and the number of prize balls of the received big prize mouth entry designation command do not match, the sub CPU 330a executes predetermined error processing, The large winning opening entry designation command receiving process is terminated.

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

  The playability and board configuration of the above embodiment are merely examples. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the second type of game is provided has been described, but the present invention is also applicable to a gaming machine having the first type of game. Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where two start openings were provided, one or three or more start openings may be sufficient. Further, in the above embodiment, the small hit game is executed when the special symbol is provided with the small hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. However, for example, when a jackpot symbol is provided as a special symbol and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the big game may be executed. In any case, according to the present invention, the winning condition is determined based on the establishment of the starting condition, and when the winning condition is won, a predetermined game profit is given, and the execution pattern of the effect for notifying the result of the determination is determined. However, the present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines that execute effects with the determined execution pattern.

  In addition, the special winning entry entrance designation command (C203H) and the special winning entry entry designation command (C20AH) in the above embodiment correspond to the predetermined commands in the present invention. In the above-described embodiment, the case where the predetermined command is the special winning opening entrance designation command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, or the second starting opening 122 is provided. A command indicating that a game ball has entered may be used as the predetermined command in the present invention. However, the predetermined command is not particularly limited as long as it is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit at a predetermined trigger set in advance.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the some memory | storage part provided in the prize ball number memory | storage area | region corresponds to the memory | storage part in this invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of winning balls indicated by the lower 1 byte of the big winning opening entry specifying command corresponds to the specific information of the present invention. The value of the number of memorized winning balls stored in the memorized ball number storage area based on the winning prize entry ball designation command corresponds to the initial information in the present invention. In addition, it is good also as memorize | storing itself as a specific information.

  In the above embodiment, the small hit game flag is controlled to be turned on / off based on the round information, and the big game flag is controlled to be turned on / off based on the round information or the game state change designation command. However, the trigger is not particularly limited as long as the flag ON / OFF can be controlled with the start / end of the small hit game or the big game. For example, a small hitting game start command at the start of a small hit game, a small hitting game end command at the end of a small hit game, a big hit game start command at the start of a big role game, and an end of a big role game. Along with this, a major game end command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub-control board 330. When the small hit game start command is received, the small hit game flag is turned on. When the small hit game end command is received, the small hit game flag is turned off, and when the big hit game start command is received, the big hit game flag is set. Is turned on, and when the big game end command is received, the big game gaming flag can be turned off. If a power interruption occurs during the game, both the small hit gaming flag and the big game gaming flag are cleared and turned off when the power is restored. A signal indicating a gaming state when the power is cut off (hereinafter referred to as a gaming state signal) is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub-control board 330 when the power is restored. Therefore, when a power interruption occurs during the game, the sub-control board 330 controls the small hit gaming flag and the big game gaming flag based on the gaming state signal received when the power is restored. Specifically, when the received gaming state signal is a small hit, the small hit gaming flag is turned on and the big game gaming flag is turned off, and the received gaming state signal is a big game In this case, the small hitting medium flag may be turned off and the big game gaming flag may be turned on. Note that if the power is cut off except during the small hit game or the big game, the small hit medium flag and the big game flag may be turned off as they are when the power is restored. In this way, the small hitting medium flag and the big game gaming flag can be managed without receiving the small hit game start flag or the big game start flag when the power is restored. If the state of the small hit game flag and the big game flag at the time of power-off is retained as a backup, the state of the backup small hit game flag and the big game flag may be taken over when the power returns. In this case, at the time of RAM clear (RWM clear), the small hitting medium flag and the big game gaming flag may be turned off.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing in step S100-45 in FIG. 16 and the processing in steps S900-17 and S900-23 in FIG. 47 corresponds to the command transmission means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIG. 47 corresponds to the payout control means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that performs the process of step S1220-7 in FIG. 52 corresponds to the initial information storage unit of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that performs the process of step S1220-11 in FIG. 52 corresponds to the determination unit of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that performs the processing of step S1220-13 in FIG. 52 corresponds to the error processing execution means of the present invention.

126 First Grand Prize Port 128 Second Grand Prize Port 300 Main Control Board 300a Main CPU
300b Main ROM
300c main RAM
330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b Sub ROM
330c Sub RAM

Claims (4)

A main control unit that controls the progress of the game, and a sub-control unit that controls the production based on a command transmitted from the main control unit,
The main control unit
A command transmission means for transmitting a predetermined command at a predetermined trigger set in advance;
The sub-control unit
Initial information storage means for storing specific information based on the predetermined command first received after power-on in the storage unit as initial information;
When the predetermined command is received after the initial information is stored by the initial information storage means, the predetermined command, or specific information based on the predetermined command, and the stored in the storage unit A determination means for comparing the initial information;
A gaming machine comprising   When the determination unit determines that the predetermined command or the specific information based on the predetermined command does not match the initial information stored in the storage unit, predetermined error processing is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an error processing execution unit to be executed. A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
A prize opening provided in the game area;
With
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the command transmission means transmits the predetermined command in response to a game ball entering the winning opening. A payout control means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball enters the prize opening;
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the predetermined command is configured to be able to identify the number of winning balls.

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