JP2020089660A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress decline in game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine provided with a non-specific state in which entry of game balls into a start area provided in a game area is relatively disadvantageous and a specific state in which entry of the game balls into the start area is more advantageous than the non-specific state includes a state change unit for switching from the specific state to the non-specific state due to satisfaction of a preset first condition or a second condition different from the first condition, in the specific state. The timing of switching to the non-specific state due to the first condition is different from the timing of switching to the non-specific state due to the second condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 58

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a specific state in which entry of a game ball into a starting area is advantageous.

Conventionally, the holding information is acquired and stored on the condition that the game ball enters the starting opening, and when the starting condition is satisfied, a large role lottery is performed based on the holding information, and a special symbol is based on the result of this large role lottery. A gaming machine is known for which is determined. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which the winning probability of a small hit is set high and a small hit game is frequently executed. According to these gaming machines, the player continuously shoots the game balls, so that the number of prize balls to be paid out is larger than the number of the game balls to be launched, which provides a gaming property.

JP, 2005-13042, A

As described above, when the player is switched between the advantageous state and the unfavorable state, there is a problem that the interest of the game is deteriorated when a so-called tipping occurs in the subsequent transition of the game state.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is a non-specific state in which the entry of a game ball into a starting area provided in the game area is relatively disadvantageous, and the starting area is more than the non-specific state. A game machine provided with a specific state in which entry of a game ball into the game machine is advantageous, and is caused by establishment of a preset first condition or a second condition different from the first condition in the specific state. A state changing unit that switches from the specific state to the non-specific state, and the timing of switching to the non-specific state due to the first condition is switched to the non-specific state due to the second condition. It is characterized by different timing.

In addition, a symbol determination unit that determines a stop symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the starting area, and when the stop symbol is determined, the display is changed and then the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. When a predetermined stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the display device, a change processing unit that performs a change process and a winning game execution unit that controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening provided in the game area to execute a winning game It is preferable that the state changing unit performs switching to the non-specific state at least with the start of the variation process of a specific number of times in the specific state and the end of the hit game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in games.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state in which a door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a figure explaining the 2nd special winning opening. It is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control means for controlling the progress of the game. 3 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU. It is a figure explaining the low probability big hit determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the high accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table. It is the figure which explains the hit design random number decision table and the small hit design random number decision table. (A) is a figure explaining a variation pattern random number determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a game state and change time. It is a 1st figure explaining the special electric auditors product operation ram set table. It is a 2nd figure explaining the special electric auditors product operation ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a variation pattern selection state flag and a special variation frequency. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state according to the original game nature. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state when a game is not appropriately played. It is a figure explaining a gaming machine state flag. It is a 1st flowchart explaining the CPU initialization process in a main control board. It is a 2nd flowchart explaining the CPU initialization process in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining subcommand group set processing in a main control board. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interruption processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the setting related processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining switch management processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the gate passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flow chart explaining the special game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation processing in the main control board. It is the 1st flow chart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board. It is the 2nd flow chart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol hit determination processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation number determination processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the number cut management processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol forced stop process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flow chart explaining the normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining the normal symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric prize winning part opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining ordinary electric prize winning part closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal electric prize winning part end weight processing in the main control board. It is a time chart explaining the end timing of the time saving game state and the output timing of the jackpot signal.

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 understanding of the invention, and do not limit the invention unless otherwise specified. In this specification and the drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals to omit redundant description, and elements not directly related to the present invention are omitted. To do.

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

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

Similarly to the outer frame 102, the inner 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. Further, the front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100. The game board 108 is visible through the transparent plate 110.

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

The game area 116 is a space formed in the space between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills (not shown), so that the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and windmills and flow down and roll in irregular directions. I have to.

The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of the game balls is made different from each other according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism and the game balls can be separately shot. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 when viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls that are launched by the launch mechanism with a launch strength less than the predetermined strength enter the first game area 116a and are launched with a launch strength greater than the predetermined strength. The played game ball enters the second game area 116b.

Further, in the game area 116, a general winning opening 118 into which a game ball can enter, a first fixed starting opening 120A, a first variable starting opening 120B, a second starting opening 122, and a universal figure working opening 125 are provided. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 118, the first fixed starting opening 120A, the first variable starting opening 120B, the second starting opening 122, and the universal working hole 125, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player. Be done. In addition, below, the 1st fixed starting port 120A and the 1st variable starting port 120B are generically called the 1st starting port 120.

As will be described later in detail, a first starting area is provided in the first starting opening 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting opening 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance A lottery for determining the special symbol 1 is performed. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not to execute a big role game or a small hit game that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. Becomes

In addition, the first fixed starting port 120A, the second starting port 122 and the universal figure operating port 125 are configured by a fixed starting port that is opened so that game balls can always enter. On the other hand, the first variable start port 120B is provided with a movable piece 120b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of a game ball into the first variable start port 120B changes according to the state of the movable piece 120b. It consists of a variable starting port. Specifically, the movable piece 120b is normally maintained in the closed state, and during this time, it becomes difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the first variable start port 120B.

On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the game area 116 (second game area 116b) or when the game ball enters the universal figure actuation opening 125, a lottery for ordinary symbols to be described later is performed. If the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 120b is controlled to the open state for a predetermined time. When the movable piece 120b is in the open state, the game ball can enter the first variable start port 120B. In this way, the movable piece 120b is in an open state that allows the game ball to enter the first variable start port 120B, and it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the first variable start port 120B than in the open state. Alternatively, it functions as a movable member (starting variable winning device) that changes to an impossible closed state.

It should be noted that the first fixed starting port 120A can enter only the game ball flowing down the first game region 116a, and the first variable starting port 120B and the second starting port 122 flow down the second game region 116b. It is arranged at a position where only the ball can enter. The first fixed start port 120A may enter a game ball flowing down the second game area 116b, but in this case, the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a is the second. It is desirable to place the game area 116b at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball flowing down.

Similarly, the first variable start port 120B and the second start port 122 may enter a game ball flowing down the first game area 116a, but in this case, a game flowing down the second game area 116b. It is desirable that the ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a. In any case, the first fixed starting port 120A is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down at least the first gaming area 116a can enter, and the first variable starting port 120B and the second starting port 122 are at least the second. It is advisable that the game balls flowing down the 2 game area 116b be arranged at positions where the balls can enter.

Further, a first special winning opening 126 and a second special winning opening 128 are provided in the second game area 116b. The first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are arranged at positions where only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter. However, the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 may be arranged so that any of the game balls flowing down the first gaming area 116a and the second gaming area 116b can be entered.

An opening/closing door 126b is provided at the first special winning opening 126 so as to be openable/closable, and normally the opening/closing door 126b closes the first special winning opening 126, and a game ball enters the first big winning opening 126. The ball is impossible. Specifically, in the closed state, the opening/closing door 126b is flush with the board surface of the game board 108, and the game ball flows down in front of the first special winning opening 126. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned major game is executed, the opening/closing door 126b is opened to function as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the first big winning opening 126, and the game ball is put into the first big winning opening 126. A sphere becomes possible. Then, when a game ball enters the first big winning opening 126, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

The second special winning opening 128 is provided below the first special winning opening 126 in the second game area 116b. The second special winning opening 128 includes a movable piece 128b, and normally, the movable piece 128b is maintained in a closed state. On the other hand, when the small hit game described later is executed, the movable piece 128b is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can enter the second special winning opening 128. In the following, the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are collectively referred to as simply a big winning opening.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the second special winning opening 128. In the second game area 116b, a structure 129 projecting to the front side of the game board 108 is provided. This structure 129 is surrounded by four sides located in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction of the gaming machine 100, and the bottom side, and an opening is formed in the upper part. The opening formed in the upper part of the structure 129 becomes the second special winning opening 128. A movable piece 128b is provided on the upper part of the structure 129, and normally, as shown in FIG. 3A, the movable piece 128b is maintained in a closed state of closing the second special winning opening 128. ..

The movable piece 128b is projected above the gaming machine 100 so that the gaming ball rolls and flows down. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is maintained in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the game area 116 (second game area 116b) falls on the movable piece 128b. Here, in the structure 129, the bottom sides are substantially parallel to the horizontal direction, and the right side surface of the gaming machine 100 has a dimensional relationship that is slightly longer in the height direction than the left side surface. Therefore, the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side of the second special winning opening 128, and the movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is such that the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. Is inclined to. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is in the closed state, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3(a), the game ball dropped on the movable piece 128b slowly rolls on the movable piece 128b from right to left. Will move.

Then, when a small hit game described later is executed, the movable piece 128b shifts to an open state in which the second big winning opening 128 is opened. Here, as shown in FIG. 3B, the movable piece 128b slides toward the rear surface side of the game board 108 to change from the closed state to the open state. As a result, when transitioning from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the movable piece 128b falls into the second special winning opening 128 by its own weight.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the movable piece 128b is slightly inclined to secure a long time for the game ball to roll on the movable piece 128b. Then, by moving the movable piece 128b from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the movable piece 128b is guided into the second special winning opening 128. With the above configuration, a predetermined number of game balls can be introduced into the second special winning opening 128 even if the time for which the movable piece 128b is maintained in the open state is set slightly. In other words, it is possible to shorten the time required to keep the movable piece 128b in the open state, which is necessary to insert a predetermined number of game balls into the second special winning opening 128. It should be noted that a hole communicating with the back surface side of the game board 108 is formed on the back surface of the structure 129, and the game ball entering the second special winning opening 128 is discharged to the back surface side of the game board 108. .. Then, when a game ball enters the second big winning opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

Here, the configuration of the second special winning opening 128 has been described, but the first variable starting opening 120B has the same configuration as the second special winning opening 128. That is, in the closed state, the movable piece 120b of the first variable start port 120B projects toward the front side of the game board 108, and the game ball rolls on the movable piece 120b. Then, in the open state of the movable piece 120b, the movable piece 120b slides to the back side of the game board 108, and the game ball can enter the first variable start port 120B. However, as shown in FIG. 2, the movable piece 128b is at a position where the right side is higher than the left side in the front view of the gaming machine 100, whereas the movable piece 120b is the left side is right in the front view of the gaming machine 100. Higher than.

Here, the board surface configuration of the second game area 116b will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the second starting opening 122 and the gate 124 are arranged in parallel at the top of the second game area 116b. All the game balls guided to the second game area 116b enter the second starting port 122 or pass through the gate 124 and flow downward. In the present embodiment, the second starting opening 122 constitutes a "specific winning opening" in which one gaming ball is paid out as a prize ball for each gaming ball.

When a game ball enters the second starting opening 122, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball, and a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a major role game or a small hit game is performed. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, a lottery is performed to determine whether to open the first variable start port 120B (movable piece 120b).

A first special winning opening 126 is provided immediately below the second starting opening 122 and the gate 124. When the first special winning opening 126 is in the open state, all the game balls flowing down through the gate 124 are arranged to enter the first special winning opening 126. In the present embodiment, the first special winning opening 126 is opened only in the major game. That is, it can be said that the first special winning opening 126 is a special winning opening dedicated to a big game. When a game ball enters the first big winning opening 126 during a big role game, a predetermined number of two or more (here, 15) game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each game ball entered. ..

Below the first special winning opening 126, a first variable starting opening 120B is provided. An outlet 131 is provided between the first special winning opening 126 and the first variable starting opening 120B. The outlet 131 is an entrance of a passage for discharging the game ball from the game area 116, and even if the game ball enters the outlet 131, the prize ball is not paid out.

In the second game area 116b, nails are arranged so that most (for example, 90% or more) of the game balls flowing down below the first special winning opening 126 fall on the movable piece 120b. Further, with these nails, a part (eg, 1% to 10%) of the game ball that has flowed down below the first special winning opening 126 is guided to the out opening 131.

In the closed state of the first variable start port 120B, the game ball rolls on the movable piece 120b. When the movable piece 120b is opened while the game ball is rolling on the movable piece 120b, all the game balls on the movable piece 120b are guided into the first variable start port 120B. When a game ball enters the first variable start port 120B, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each game ball entered, and it is determined whether or not a major role game or a small hit game is executed. A lottery will be held.

The game ball that has not entered the first variable start port 120B falls from the movable piece 120b to the right side when the gaming machine 100 is viewed from the front. A second big winning opening 128 is provided below the first variable starting opening 120B, and most of the game balls dropped from the movable piece 120b roll on the movable piece 128b of the second big winning opening 128. To do. The game ball on the movable piece 128b slowly rolls from the right side to the left side in the front view of the gaming machine 100 due to the inclination of the movable piece 128b.

As will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 128 is opened only in the small hit game. That is, it can be said that the second special winning opening 128 is a special winning opening dedicated to a small hit game. When the movable piece 128b is opened while the game ball is rolling on the movable piece 128b, all the game balls on the movable piece 128b are guided into the second big winning opening 128. When a game ball enters the second big winning slot 128 during a small hit game, a predetermined number of two or more (here, 15) game balls are paid out as a prize ball for one game ball entering. Be done.

At the lower left of the second special winning opening 128, a universal figure working opening 125 is provided. Here, the nails are arranged in the second game area 116b so that almost all of the game balls that have dropped downward from above the second special winning opening 128 enter the universal figure working opening 125. In the present embodiment, the universal figure working opening 125 constitutes a "specific winning hole" in which one gaming ball is paid out as a prize ball for each gaming ball. Further, when the game ball enters the universal figure operation port 125, it is determined whether or not the first variable start port 120B (movable piece 120b) is opened, as in the case where the game ball passes through the gate 124. A lottery will be held.

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the universal figure working opening 125, and the big winning opening. Is provided to the rear side of the game board 108 from the game area 116.

Then, in the gaming machine 100, as a production device for performing production while the game is in progress, a production display device 200 made up of a liquid crystal display device, a production accessory device device 202 made up of a movable device, and various lighting modes and emission colors are controlled. A production lighting device 204 including a lamp, a voice output device 206 including a speaker, and a production operation device 208 that receives 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, and the effect display unit 200a can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. On the effect display section 200a, various effects such as effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed as shown in the figure.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the effect display unit 200a, and is normally evacuated in a state of being divided into a plurality of constituent members at the origin position on the back side of the game board 108, so that the player can visually recognize it. I can't. Then, when each component is moved to a movable position on the front surface of the effect display unit 200a by driving the actuator while the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are being displayed in a varying manner, each component is formed on the front surface of the effect display unit 200a. The members combine to give the player the expectation of a big hit.

The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed in accordance with 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 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and outputs various sounds toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

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

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

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

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

The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 300b based on an input signal from each detection switch or a timer to perform arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or displays the result of the arithmetic processing. Depending on the situation, it sends commands to other boards. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

On the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first fixed for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the first fixed starting opening 120A. Starting opening detection switch 120As, first variable starting opening detection switch 120Bs for detecting that a game ball has entered the first variable starting opening 120B, second for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starting opening 122 Starting port detection switch 122s, gate detection switch 124s that detects that the game ball has passed through gate 124, universal figure operation port detection switch 125s that detects that the game ball has entered universal figure operation port 125, first large The first big prize hole detection switch 126s for detecting that a game ball has entered the prize hole 126 and the second big prize hole detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered the second prize hole 128 are connected. A detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

Further, on the main control board 300, a normal electric auditors solenoid 120c that operates the movable piece 120b of the first variable start port 120B, and a first big winning opening that operates an opening/closing door 126b that opens and closes the first big winning opening 126. The solenoid 126c and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the movable piece 128b that opens and closes the second special winning opening 128 are connected to each other, and the main control board 300 allows the first variable starting opening 120B and the first large starting opening 120B. The opening/closing control of the winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 is performed.

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

Further, a setting change switch 180s is provided on the back surface of the game board 108. The setting change switch 180s is configured to be accessible by a dedicated key. It is possible to change and confirm the set value on condition that the setting change switch 180s is turned on. As will be described later in detail, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, one of six setting values with different degrees of advantage is stored as a registered setting value in the setting value buffer, and the game is played according to the stored registered setting value. Progresses. Note that, here, the set value is assumed to be 6 stages, but the set value may be provided only in two stages of high setting and low setting, or may be provided in other plural stages. Furthermore, the setting value is not essential, and the advantage degree may not be changed.

Further, a RAM clear button is provided on the back surface of the game board 108 so that the RAM clear button can be pressed, and the RAM clear switch 182s detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button. The RAM clear switch 182s is connected to the main control board 300, and a RAM clear operation signal is input to the main control board 300 from the RAM clear switch 182s. When the RAM clear operation signal is input from the RAM clear switch 182s when the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a clears the main RAM 300c.

A performance display monitor 184 is provided on the back surface of the game board 108. The main control board 300 displays the registered set value and the base ratio on the performance display monitor 184.

Further, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, a special game mainly started by entering the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, and the passage of the game ball into the gate 124, or The game is roughly divided into a normal game started by entering a game ball into the universal port 125. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

A payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300. The payout control board 310 performs control for firing game balls and control for paying out prize balls. 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. , Will be output to a hall computer or the like of a game shop.

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

Further, to the payout control board 310, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower plate 134, and the game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310.

Then, 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 and from the plate full tank detection switch 318s toward the payout control board 310. , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower plate 134 is in a full tank state, and sends a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the plate full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state is released, and the plate full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

In addition, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 that controls the launch of the game balls. The payout control board 310 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112 and an operation volume 112a for detecting an operation angle of the operation handle 112. ing. Then, when signals are input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control circuit 320 controls the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launching device to energize to launch the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or a standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 300 from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. .. The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and controls execution of an effect. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

Specifically, in the sub control board 330, the sub CPU 330a, the sub ROM 330b, and the sub RAM 330c cooperate to function as a sub main, an image control unit, an accessory control unit, an illumination control unit, and a voice control unit. The sub-main determines the content of the effect to be executed and manages and controls the execution of the effect in accordance with various input commands. The image control unit performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub-ROM 330b stores a large number of image data such as symbols, backgrounds, captions, etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the image control unit reads the image data from the sub-ROM 330b to a VRAM (not shown) for effect display. The image display of the unit 200a is controlled.

In addition, the accessory control unit drives the actuator in accordance with the effect management by the sub-main, and movably controls the effect accessory device 202. The lighting control unit controls lighting of the production lighting device 204. In addition, the voice control unit performs voice output control that causes the voice output device 206 to output a voice. The sub-ROM 330b stores a lot of voice data such as voices and songs output from the voice output device 206, and the voice control unit reads the voice data from the sub-ROM 330b and controls the voice output of the voice output device 206. To do.

Furthermore, in the sub-control board 330, a predetermined effect is executed when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed or rotated.

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power source via the power supply board. In addition, a backup power supply including a capacitor is provided on the power supply board.

FIG. 5 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU 300a. In FIG. 5, addresses are shown in hexadecimal numbers, and “H” indicates hexadecimal numbers. As shown in FIG. 5, the memory area used by the main CPU 300a includes a memory area (0000H to 2FFFH) assigned to the main ROM 300b and a memory area (F000H to F3FFH) assigned to the main RAM 300c.

The memory area of the main ROM 300b is a use area (0000H to 1A7AH) for storing programs and data for controlling the progress of the game and an area other than the use area, and is a process for performing a test defined by the gaming machine rules. And an unused area (2000H to 2BFFH) for storing a program and data for executing the process for displaying the performance display monitor 184 (including the process for calculating the base ratio displayed on the performance display monitor 184) And are provided.

In the use area of the main ROM 300b, a program area (0000H to 0A89H) in which a program for controlling the progress of the game is stored, an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH), and a data area (1000H in which data other than the program is stored ~1A7AH) are provided. The used area may not include the unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH).

In the non-use area of the main ROM 300b, a program area (2000H to 27FFH) in which a program for executing a process for performing a test defined by the gaming machine rule and a process for displaying the performance display monitor 184 is stored, A data area (2800H to 2BFFH) for storing data other than these programs is provided.

Further, in the memory area of the main ROM 300b, in addition to the used area and the unused area, an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH) in which arbitrary data such as a program title and version are stored. ), an unused area (1F00H to 1FFFH), an unused area (2C00H to 2FBFH), and a program management area (2FC0H to 2FFFH) in which information necessary for the main CPU 300a to execute the program is stored.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c is a usage area (F000H to F1FFH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of a game is executed, and an area other than the usage area according to the gaming machine rules. There is provided a non-use area (F210H to F228H) which is temporarily used when the program for the processing for performing the prescribed test and the processing for displaying the performance display monitor 184 is being executed.

In the use area of the main RAM 300c, a work area (F000H to F12AH), an unused area (F12BH to F1D7H), which is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of the game is executed, the progress of the game A stack area (F1D8H to F1FFH) is provided in which data is temporarily saved during execution of a control program. The used area may not include the unused areas (F12BH to F1D7H).

The non-use area of the main RAM 300c is a work area (F210H) that is temporarily used while a program for processing for performing a test defined by the gaming machine rules and processing for displaying the performance display monitor 184 is being executed. To F21FH), stack areas (F220H to F228H) for temporarily saving data when these programs are executed are provided.

In addition to the used area and the unused area, the memory area of the main RAM 300c is provided with unused areas (F200H to F20FH) and unused areas (F229H to F3FFH).

As described above, in the main ROM 300b and the main RAM 300c, a processing area for use in controlling the progress of the game, a processing for performing a test defined by the gaming machine rules, and a processing for controlling the display of the performance display monitor 184. The non-use area used for executing the above is separately provided.

In the main RAM 300c, a 16-byte unused area (F200H to F20FH) is provided between the used area and the unused area. This unused area (F200H to F20FH) is set as a boundary area that divides the used area and the unused area, the boundary between the used area and the unused area becomes clear, and a program for controlling the progress of the game is created. When an unused area is used during execution, and when a program for processing for performing a test defined by the gaming machine rules and processing for performing display control of the performance display monitor 184 is being executed It prevents the used area from being used.

The unused area provided between the used area and the unused area may be at least 1 byte or more, and is preferably 4 bytes or more from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and is set to 16 bytes or more. Is more desirable. Further, although writing and reading of data are prohibited in the unused area, it may be cleared at a predetermined timing from the viewpoint of fraud prevention.

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

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, special games and normal games, proceed in parallel. The special game progresses in either a low-probability game state or a high-probability game state, and a normal game is in a non-short-time gaming state, a middle-time shortening gaming state, or a time-shortening gaming state. The game progresses.

The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game in which the special winning opening is open is set low, and is called the high-probability gaming state. No. is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game is set to be high. In addition, the non-time saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 120b is unlikely to be in an open state and a game ball is difficult to enter the first variable start port 120B, and the middle time saving game state is the non time saving game. The movable piece 120b is more likely to be in an open state than in the state, and the game ball is more likely to enter the first variable start port 120B. Further, the time saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 120b is more likely to be opened than the middle time saving game state, and the game ball is most likely to enter the first variable start port 120B. In the time saving game state, when the game ball is continuously fired toward the second game area 116b during the game, the game ball is slightly decreased, or the game ball is set to be hardly decreased. ..

As described above, since the special game and the normal game proceed in parallel at the same time, in the present embodiment, the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state, and the non-time saving game state, the middle-time shortening game state, the time-saving game state It becomes a game state that is combined with any of. In the following, in order to facilitate understanding, a game state related to a special game, that is, a low-probability game state and a high-probability game state are called a special game state, and a game state related to a normal game, that is, a non-time saving game state, medium The time saving game state and the time saving game state may be called a normal game state. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot a game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, the player is given a game. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a “large role lottery”) is performed to determine whether or not to give a profit. In this big role lottery, when you win the jackpot, the big prize hole is opened and a big game that allows you to enter a game ball into the big prize hole is executed, and the game state after the end of the big role game. Is set to one of the above-mentioned gaming states. In the following, the major role lottery method will be described.

In addition, as will be described later in detail, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random number values (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number) related to a large role lottery are acquired. At the same time, the random number values are stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 are collectively referred to as “special 1 hold”, and the game ball enters the second starting opening 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure pending storage area and the second special figure pending storage area each have four storage sections (first to fourth storage sections). Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special 1 hold is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special figure reservation storage area, and when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, The two reservations are sequentially stored from the first storage section of the second special figure reservation storage area.

For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area, in the first storage unit Memorize the special 1 hold. Further, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the 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 starting opening 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure hold storage area, similarly to the above. The special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special figure holding storage area, the first starting opening 120 No special 1 hold is newly stored by entering a game ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, a game to the second starting port 122 concerned. A special 2 hold is not newly stored due to the entry of a ball.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big winning lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when performing the jackpot determination, and by the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the obtained jackpot determination random number A major role lottery will be held.

In the low-probability game state, when the large role lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table is referenced. Here, in the present embodiment, six-stage setting values having different degrees of advantage are provided, and the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table is provided for each setting value. During the game, the setting value is set to any one of 6 levels, and the low accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination corresponding to the currently set setting value (registered setting value stored in the setting value buffer) A large role lottery will be held with reference to the table.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the setting value is set to 1 (registered setting value=1), the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. Is done. According to this low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10218, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined to be a jackpot. If it is a big hit determination random number of, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/300.6, and the jackpot probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability game state and when the setting value is set to 2 (registration setting value=2), refer to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. Is done. According to this low accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10225, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined to be a jackpot. If it is a big hit determination random number of, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/291. 2, and the jackpot probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the setting value is set to 3 (registration setting value=3), refer to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. Is done. According to this low accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10232, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined to be a jackpot. If it is a big hit determination random number of, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/282.4, and the jackpot probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability game state and when the setting value is set to 4 (registration setting value=4), refer to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. Is done. According to this low accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table d, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10239, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined to be a jackpot. If it is a big hit determination random number of, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/274.2 and the jackpot probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability game state and when the setting value is set to 5 (registration setting value=5), refer to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table e shown in FIG. Is done. According to this low accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10246, it is determined to be a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined to be a jackpot. If it is a big hit determination random number of, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/2666.4, and the jackpot probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the setting value is set to 6 (registration setting value=6), refer to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. Is done. According to this low-probability time jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10253, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined to be a jackpot. If it is a big hit determination random number of, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/259.0, and the jackpot probability is about 1/3.45.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the highly accurate jackpot determination random number determination table. In the high-probability game state, when the large-lot lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold is started, the high-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. The high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each set value similarly to the low-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table.

In the high-probability gaming state, when the setting value=1 is set (registered setting value=1), the high-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. Is done. According to the high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10620, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined to be a jackpot. If it is a big hit determination random number of, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/105.7, and the jackpot probability is about 1/3.45.

Similarly, in the high-probability game state, when the set value = 2 to 6 (registered set value = 2 to 6), the high-probability time jackpot shown in Fig. 7 (b) to (f) An important role lottery is performed with reference to the determined random number determination tables b to f. According to these high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination tables b to f, when each jackpot determination random number has a value shown in the figure, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, when the set value is 2 to 6, the jackpot probability is about 1/102.4 to 1/91.0, and the jackpot probability is about 1/3.45.

As described above, the major role lottery is performed according to the registered set value. At this time, the winning probability of the jackpot varies depending on the registered set value, and it is easier to win the jackpot when the registered set value is larger than when the registered set value is small. Here, although the winning probability of the small hit does not change even if the registered setting value is different, the winning probability of the small hit may be different for each registered setting value. In addition, the small hit is not essential, and only one of the big hit and the loss may be determined in the big winning lottery.

In addition, here, the winning probability of the jackpot in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state is different depending on the registered set value, but the jackpot in either the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state Only the winning probability of may be different according to the registered set value.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table and a small winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned large winning lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table which are acquired. At this time, when the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 8A, the special random symbol determination table a for special 1 is selected, and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8B, the special 2 winning symbol random number determination table b is selected, and when the “small hit” is won due to the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 8C. In addition, when the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a is selected and the special 2 is held to win the "small hit", as shown in FIG. 8D, the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b is selected. In the following, a special symbol determined by a winning symbol random number, that is, a special symbol determined when a jackpot determination result is obtained is called a jackpot symbol, and is determined when a small hit determination result is obtained. The special symbol is called a small hit symbol, and the special symbol that is determined when the result of determination of the loss is obtained is called the loss symbol.

According to the special 1 hit per symbol random determination table a shown in FIG. 8 (a), and the special 2 hit per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 8(b), according to the value of the obtained hit random number. As shown in the drawing, a jackpot pattern (special symbols A to J) is determined as a special symbol. Further, according to the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 8(c), and the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 8(d), the value of the obtained winning symbol random number Accordingly, as shown in the drawing, a small hitting symbol (special symbols Z1 to Z6) is determined as a special symbol.

When the result of lottery is “Loss”, if the lottery result is derived by the special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the major winning lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the major winning lottery result is "miss" or "small win". In addition, the small winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the large winning lottery result is "small winning", and is not referred to when the large winning lottery result is "big winning" or "miss". The special symbols Z1 to Z6 which are small hit symbols are collectively referred to as a special symbol Z.

FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating the variation pattern random number determination table, and FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating the variation time determination table. In addition, the variation pattern random number determination table is provided for each of the holding type, the result of the large role lottery (special symbol type), the gaming state, the number of times of variation, and the number of times of holding, but here, any variation pattern random number determination The table x will be described. When the type of the special symbol is determined as described above, when the game ball enters the variation pattern random number determination table as shown in FIG. 9A and the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122. Any of the fluctuation pattern numbers is determined on the basis of the fluctuation pattern random number in the range of 0 to 238 acquired in the above. As shown in FIG. 9B, the fluctuation time is associated with each fluctuation pattern number. This variation time is the time until the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162.

As will be described later in detail, the special symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, and when the variation pattern number, that is, the variation time is determined, the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 over the determined variation time. The variation display is performed, and when the variation time elapses, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. Moreover, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold and the variation pattern number, that is, the variation time is determined, the variation display of the symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 162 over the determined variation time. Is performed, when the variable time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. At this time, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160, the loss is confirmed as a result of the large role lottery, the large role lottery based on the next special 1 hold can be executed, and the lost symbol is the second. By being stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 162, the loss is confirmed as a result of the large role lottery, and the large role lottery based on the next special 2 hold can be executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, the jackpot is confirmed as a result of the winning combination lottery, the winning role game is executed, and the small winning symbol is the second special symbol. When the symbol display 162 is stopped and displayed, the small hit is determined as a result of the big winning lottery, and the small hit game is executed.

In this way, the variable time defines the time for variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, in other words, the time until the result of the large role lottery is confirmed. However, the variation pattern random number determination table for determining the variation time is provided in plural according to the holding type, the result of the large role lottery (special symbol type), the gaming state, and the like. Thereby, even if the values of the acquired variation pattern random numbers are the same, different variation pattern numbers, that is, variation times, are determined by the variation pattern random number determination table to be selected.

When the variation pattern number is determined as described above, the variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub control board 330, the mode of the variation effect is determined based on the received variation pattern command, but the detailed description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a game state and a variation time. As described above, the special game state and the normal game state are combined into one game state, and the progress control of the game is performed according to the game state being set. As described above, the special game state is provided with two types, a low-probability game state and a high-probability game state having different jackpot winning probabilities. In addition, the normal game state, three types of non-time saving game state, medium time saving game state, time saving game state with different ease of ball entry (ball entry frequency) of the game ball into the first variable start port 120B are provided. Has been.

Here, in the normal game, the easiness of entering the game ball into the first variable starting opening 120B is determined by three elements of the winning probability, the variation time, and the opening time. As will be described later in detail, in the normal game, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, or when the game ball enters the universal figure operation port 125, the universal figure hold is stored. Then, based on the stored universal figure reservation, a universal figure lottery for determining whether to open the movable piece 120b is performed. The result of the general drawing lottery is fixed when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. When the winning is confirmed as a result of the universal drawing lottery, the movable piece 120b is opened. At this time, the winning probability in the general drawing lottery, the variation time, and the opening time when the movable piece 120b is opened are set for each normal gaming state.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, five types of game states are provided by combining the special game state and the normal game state. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low-probability game state and a non-time saving game state. In the non-time saving game state, the winning probability in the universal figure lottery is low, the variation time is long, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is short. Below, the gaming state in which the low-probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state are combined is called the normal state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the high probability game state and the non-time saving game state may be set, and the game state in which both are combined is called the most dominant state. In addition, this most advantageous state has the highest degree of advantage among the five game states, and if the game ball is properly fired, the game ball gradually increases during the game even if the jackpot is not won. It is set to go.

Further, in this embodiment, the low-probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state may be set. In the time saving game state, the probability of winning in the universal drawing is high, the variation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is long. Below, the gaming state in which the low-probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a normal time saving state or a normal omen state. In addition, since the normal time saving state and the normal omen state are the same in the special game state and the normal game state, there is no difference in the progress control of the game on the main control board 300. In this way, the reason why one game state in which the progress control of the game is completely equal is divided into two different game states is merely for convenience of production. That is, in actuality, in the main control board 300, the progress control of the game is performed without distinguishing between the normal time saving state and the normal omen state, and only the effect control on the sub control board 330 is performed in the normal time saving state and It usually differs in aura. Therefore, from the viewpoint of controlling the progress of the game on the main control board 300, the normal time saving state and the normal omen state are regarded as one game state.

Further, in this embodiment, the high probability game state and the time saving game state may be set. Below, the gaming state in which the high-probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a high probability sign state. In the sub control board 330, the effect mode corresponding to the game state set in the main control board 300 is set. The effect mode defines the background image, BGM, and the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect contents are different for each effect mode. That is, the player can identify the current game state by the effect mode.

However, in the high-accuracy omen state and the above-mentioned normal omen state, the same effect mode (hereinafter, the effect mode corresponding to the high-accuracy omen state and the normal omen state is referred to as "omen mode") is set. That is, the sign mode is set in both the high-precision sign state and the normal sign state, so that the player cannot identify the current game state during the sign mode. In this way, since the normal omen state and the high-probability omen state cannot distinguish the gaming state from each other, both gaming states will be generically called omen states below.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the high probability game state and the medium-time shortened game state may be set. In the middle-time shortening game state, the winning probability in the general drawing lottery is higher than in the non-time saving game state, lower than in the time saving game state, the variation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is long. This game state can be set when an unexpected situation occurs such as when the game ball is not properly fired. Below, the gaming state in which the high-probability gaming state and the medium-time saving gaming state are combined is called the penalty state.

As described above, in this embodiment, six game states (substantially five game states) are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(b), the variation pattern random number determination table is selected and selected according to the gaming state, the holding type, the number of times of variation in the gaming state, and the type of symbol when the large role lottery is performed. The fluctuation pattern number is determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern random number determination table.

Here, in the gaming machine 100, a substantial variation target is set for each gaming state. The actual variation target indicates the type of suspension to which the large role lottery should be originally drawn, and either the special 1 suspension or the special 2 suspension is set as the substantial variation target for each gaming state. In the normal state, the special 1 hold is set as the target of actual fluctuation. In the normal state, the normal game state is the non-time saving game state, so the first variable start port 120B is hardly opened. Therefore, in the normal state, the player needs to shoot the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to enter the game ball into the first fixed starting opening 120A.

In the normal state, when the big winning lottery is carried out by the special 1 hold which is the target of substantial variation and the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table A is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table A, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. Further, in the normal state, when the big winning lottery is carried out by holding the special 1 and the jackpot symbol is determined, the table B is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table B, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 40 to 100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the normal state, when the large role lottery is performed by holding the special 2 which is not a target of actual fluctuation, the table C is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table C, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes. In this way, by setting the variable time to a long time such as 10 minutes, in the normal state, even if the player inserts the game ball into the second starting opening 122, the large role lottery based on the special 2 hold is performed. Very few execution opportunities.

More specifically, the second starting opening 122 is provided in the second game area 116b, and the second starting opening 122 is a fixed starting opening that allows a game ball to enter. Further, due to the playability of the gaming machine 100, the second starting opening 122 is arranged at a position where the game ball enters more easily than the first starting opening 120. Therefore, if the variation time related to the special 2 hold is set to be a short time in the normal state, the player will be given more chances to win the large role lottery. Therefore, in order to appropriately shoot the game ball toward the first game area 116a, the variation time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes in accordance with the original playability in the normal state.

In the most predominant state, the special 2 hold is set as a target of actual fluctuation. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the player needs to shoot the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to insert the game ball into the second starting opening 122. In the most dominant state, when the large role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold that is not a target of actual fluctuation, the table D is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table D, the variation time is always determined to be 10 seconds. In addition, in the most dominant state, the case where the large role lottery is performed by holding the special role 1 that is not substantially subject to change is more playable than the case where the large role lottery is performed by holding the special role 2 that is not subject to substantial change in the normal state. It has a small effect. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the variation time when the large role lottery is performed due to the special 1 hold that is not substantially subject to variation is set to be as short as 10 seconds.

In the most predominant state, when the big winning lottery is performed by the special 2 hold that is the target of the actual variation and the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table E is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table E, the fluctuation time of 1 to 3 seconds is determined. In addition, in the most dominant state, when the big win lottery is performed by holding the special 2 and the jackpot symbol is determined, the table F is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table F, the fluctuation time is determined to be 2 seconds to 10 seconds.

In the normal short working time state, the normal omen state, and the high-probability omen state, the special 1 hold is set as the actual change target. Further, in the normal time saving state, the normal omen state, and the high probability omen state, the normal game state is set to the time saving game state, and the first variable start port 120B is frequently controlled to the open state. Therefore, in these three game states, the player needs to shoot the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to enter the game ball into the first variable start opening 120B. In these three gaming states, the same variation pattern random number determination table is selected, but these three gaming states are common in that the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state. In other words, when the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state, when the large role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold that is the target of the actual variation and the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table G is the variation pattern random number determination table. To be selected. According to this table G, the variation time is determined within the range of 1 to 30 seconds. Further, when the normal game state is the time saving game state, when the big winning lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the jackpot symbol is determined, the table H is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table H, the variation time is always set to 30 seconds.

Although detailed description is omitted, a plurality of tables G are provided, for example, like tables G-1 and G-2, and the number of times of variable display of symbols on the first special symbol display device 160 and the second One of the tables G is selected in accordance with the total number of fluctuations, which is the total of the number of times of variable display of the symbols on the special symbol display 162.

On the other hand, in the case where the normal game state is the time saving game state, when the large role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not a target of actual change, the number of fluctuations related to the special 2 hold after being set in each game state ( The number of times of variation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. Hereinafter, referred to as "second variation number") different variation pattern random number determination table is selected. Specifically, if the second number of fluctuations after being set to the time saving game state is 4 times or less, a special table is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this special table, the variation time is always set to 1 minute. On the other hand, when the second number of fluctuations since the time saving game state is set is five or more, the table I is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table I, the variation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

In the penalty state, the special 1 hold is set as the target of actual fluctuation. Further, in the penalty state, the normal game state is set to the medium-time short game state, and the first variable start port 120B is controlled to the open state at a constant frequency. Therefore, in the penalty state, the player needs to shoot the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to enter the game ball into the first variable start opening 120B. In the penalty state, when the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold that is the target of the actual variation and the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table J is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table J, the variation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. Further, in the penalty state, when the big winning lottery is carried out by holding the special 1 and the jackpot pattern is determined, the table K is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table K, the variation time is determined within the range of 40 to 100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the penalty state, when the large role lottery is performed due to the special 2 hold that is not a target of actual fluctuation, the table L is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table L, the variation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

As described above, the actual variation target is set for each gaming state, and when the major role lottery based on the holding type as the actual variation target is performed, the maximum variation time is 100 seconds. On the other hand, when the large role lottery based on the holding type that is not a substantial change target is performed, the change time is about 10 minutes, and the game that is contrary to the original game property is not performed.

FIG. 11 is a first diagram for explaining the special electric auditors product operating ram set table, and FIG. 12 is a second diagram for explaining the special electric auditors product operating ram set table. Note that the special electric auditors product operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the large-attack game or the small hit game, and the special electric auditors operating ram set is set during the large-attack game and the small hit game. With reference to the table, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. Actually, the special electric auditors product operating ram set table is provided in plural for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and the corresponding table is important depending on the type of the determined special symbol. It is set at the start of the game or the small hit game, but here, for the sake of explanation, the control data of the special symbol is shown for each type of symbol.

As shown in FIG. 11, the large role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the special winning opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small hit game is executed only once. According to this special electric auditors product operating ram set table, opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), special electric auditors product maximum number of operations (executed during one big role game or small hit game) Number of round games played), number of special electric accessory opening/closing switching (number of opening of special winning opening during one round), solenoid energization time (first special winning opening solenoid 126c or second for each number of opening of special winning opening) Energization time of the special winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, opening time of one big winning opening), specified number (maximum possible winning number to the big winning opening in one round game), big winning opening closing effective time (round) Closing time of the big winning opening between games, that is, interval time), ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game until the normal special game (variable display of symbols to be described later) is restarted) However, as control data, it is stored in advance as shown for each type of special symbol.

In addition, when the special jackpot is won by the special 1 hold, and the special symbols A to E are determined as the jackpot symbols, the big role game composed of six round games is executed. In each major role game, the first special winning opening 126 is opened only once in the first to sixth round games. In each round game, the first special winning opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, during which a specified number of game balls enter, or when the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, One big winning opening 126 is closed and one round game is over.

In addition, when the small hit is won by the special 1 hold, and the special symbols Z1 to Z3 are determined as the small hit symbols, the small hit game including one round game is executed. In this small hit game, the second special winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 second×1 time in one round game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when a special jackpot is won by a special 2 hold, and special symbols F, H, I, and J are determined as jackpot symbols, a big role game composed of five round games Executed. In this major role game, the first special winning opening 126 is opened only once in the first to fifth round games. In each round game, 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, during which a specified number of game balls enter, or when the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the second big winning opening 128 Is closed and one round game is over.

If the special jackpot is won by the special 2 hold and the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, a big role game composed of 10 round games is executed. In this big role game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened for 0.1 seconds×12 times in each round game. Each round game ends when the specified number of game balls enter or when the maximum opening time elapses, the first special winning opening 126 is closed.

In addition, when the small hit is won by the special 2 reservation and the special symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined as the small hit symbols, the small hit game consisting of one round game is executed. Here, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z4 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second special winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds×2 times in one round game. In addition, the in-round interval time, which is a pause time between the two opening of the second special winning opening 128, is set to 1.78 seconds. Since the game balls are fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds at the shortest, considering the opening time of the second special winning opening 128 and the interval at which the game balls are fired, the game balls are awarded the second big prize during this small hit game. The probability of entering the mouth 128 is low.

However, in the present embodiment, the game ball is structured to easily stay on the movable piece 128b that keeps the second special winning opening 128 in the closed state, and the movable piece 128b moves to the open state, so that the movable piece is moved. The game ball staying on 128b is guided into the second special winning opening 128. Therefore, by opening the second special winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds×2 times, 2-3 game balls enter the second special winning opening 128 on average.

Moreover, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z5 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds×3 times in one round game. The round interval time in this case is set to 0.84 seconds. In this small hit game, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the second special winning opening 128.

Furthermore, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z6 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second special winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds×12 times in one round game. The round interval time in this case is set to 0.84 seconds. In this small hit game, by continuing to shoot the game balls toward the second game area 116b, it is possible to almost certainly enter the specified number (for example, 10) of game balls into the second special winning opening 128. it can.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8D, the selection ratio of the special symbols Z4 to Z6 is 49:49:2. Therefore, the maximum opening time of the second special winning opening 128 is long, and the probability that a small hit game that can obtain the most prize balls is executed is low. That is, the special symbol Z6 is rare for the player, and is positioned as a privilege with the second largest number of prize balls after the big hit.

Further, in the design stage of the gaming machine 100, it is necessary to strictly manage and adjust the ratio of the number of discharged prize balls, which is the ratio of the number of discharged balls of the game balls and the number of paid prize balls. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a special symbol Z4 that is opened twice for 0.1 seconds in the small hit game and a special symbol Z5 that is opened three times for 0.1 seconds in the small hit game are provided. The winning prize ball ratio can be easily adjusted and changed only by changing the selection ratio of.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the major game. In the present embodiment, when a big role game is executed, the game state setting table is referred to in accordance with the game state at the time of jackpot winning, the holding type, the type of the special symbol (big symbol symbol), and after the big role game is finished. Set the gaming state.

If the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning is the normal state or the penalty state, if the jackpot is won due to the special 1 hold that is the subject of substantial change, the gaming state after the big winning game is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined as a jackpot symbol, it is set to a normal sign state (a special game state is a low probability game state, a normal game state is a time saving game state). At this time, the number of continuation of the time saving game state (hereinafter, referred to as "time saving number") is set to 50 times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the large role lottery is performed 50 times. However, the above-mentioned time saving number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time saving game state of 1, and when the jackpot is won before the above continuation number is reached, the game state is set again. It will be. Therefore, when the time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, if the lottery result other than the jackpot is derived 50 times without the jackpot lottery result being derived in the time saving game state, the non-time saving game state The game state will be changed to.

Further, when the special symbol B is determined as a big hit symbol, it is set to the most dominant state (the special game state is a high-probability game state, the normal game state is a non-time saving game state). The high-probability game state set at this time continues until the next big hit is won (the high-probability number is the next time).

In addition, when the special symbols C to E are determined as the jackpot symbols, they are set to the high-probability sign state (the special game state is the high-probability game state, the normal game state is the time saving game state). At this time, "next time" is set as the highly accurate number, and the time saving number is set as follows according to the type of the big hit symbol.

That is, when the special symbol C is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times, and when the special symbol D is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. When the special symbol C is determined, the high-probability game state continues until the next big hit, while the time saving game state ends 50 times. Therefore, when the special symbol C is determined, the gaming state shifts to the most dominant state after the result of the large role lottery is derived 50 times after the large role game. Similarly, when the special symbol D is determined, the gaming state is shifted to the most dominant state after the result of the large role lottery is derived 100 times after the large role game.

On the other hand, when the special symbol E is determined, the number of time saving is set to 0 times. Here, when the special symbol E is determined, the normal game state is set to the time saving game state, but the time saving number is set to 0 times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the next big hit, regardless of the number of times of variable display of symbols.

If the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the normal state or the penalty state, and if the jackpot is won due to the special 2 hold that is not a target of actual change, the gaming state after the major game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol F is determined as a big hit symbol, it is set to a normal state (a special game state is a low probability game state, a normal game state is a non-time saving game state). When the special symbols G to J are determined as the jackpot symbols, the penalty state (the special game state is the high-probability game state, the normal game state is the medium-short game period) is set. At this time, both the highly accurate number and the time saving number are set to “next time”.

Further, when the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning is the most dominant state, when the jackpot is won due to the special 1 hold that is not a target of actual change, the gaming state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined as a big hit symbol, it is set to a normal time saving state (a special game state is a low probability game state, a normal game state is a time saving game state). At this time, the number of time saving is set to 50 times. Further, when the special symbols B to E are determined as the jackpot symbols, the gaming state after the big winning game is set as in the normal state and the penalty state.

On the other hand, in the case where the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning is the most dominant state, when the jackpot is won by the special 2 hold which is the subject of substantial change, the gaming state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol F is determined as a big hit symbol, it is set to a normal time saving state (a special game state is a low probability game state, a normal game state is a time saving game state). At this time, the number of time saving is set to 50 times. Further, when the special symbol G is determined as a big hit symbol, it is set to the most dominant state (the special game state is a high-probability game state, the normal game state is a non-time saving game state). At this time, the number of highly accurate times is “next time”.

In addition, when the special symbols H to J are determined as the jackpot symbols, they are set to a high probability sign state (a high probability probability gaming state in the special gaming state, a time saving gaming state in the normal gaming state). At this time, "next time" is set as the highly accurate number, and the time saving number is set as follows according to the type of the big hit symbol. That is, when the special symbol H is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times, when the special symbol I is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times, when the special symbol J is determined Is set to 0 times.

In addition, when the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning is a normal time saving state, a normal omen state, a high-precision omen state, that is, when the normal gaming state is a time saving gaming state, the gaming state after the large role playing is the normal state and the penalty state. It is set similarly to the state.

When the gaming state after the major role game is set as described above, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the number of variations after the major role game. At this time, which fluctuation pattern random number determination table is selected is determined based on the fluctuation pattern selection status flag (shown as a fluctuation status flag in FIG. 13) and the number of special fluctuations.

Specifically, each jackpot symbol is associated with a variation pattern selection state flag and a special variation count for each gaming state at the time of jackpot winning. At the end of the big role game, the special variation count and the variation pattern selection state flag are set based on the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning and the type of jackpot symbol. For example, when the special symbol A is determined in the normal state, "50" is set as the special variation number (count value of the special variation number counter) and "1" is set as the variation pattern selection state flag. Further, for example, when the special symbol A is determined in the most dominant state, "50" is set as the special variation number (count value of the special variation number counter) and "7" is set as the variation pattern selection state flag. To be done.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern selection state flag and the number of special variations. FIG. 14A shows the number of special fluctuations, the fluctuation pattern selection status flag, and the like when the jackpot is won due to the special 1 hold in the high probability sign state. As described above, when the major role lottery is performed, the variation pattern number is determined by referring to the variation pattern random number determination table. Since the variation time is associated with each variation pattern number, it can be said that the determination of the variation pattern number determines the variation time.

Then, in the gaming machine 100, any variation pattern selection state flag is set during the game. Here, as shown in FIG. 13, eight types of variation pattern selection state flags “0” to “7” are provided. When determining the variation pattern number, the variation pattern random number determination table is determined based on the variation pattern selection state flag that is set and the number of variations (the number of special variations).

For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, it is assumed that the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "1" at the end of the major role game. In this case, the variation pattern random number determination table G-1 is determined if the number of variations after the big role game is 1 to 48 times, and if the number of variations after the major role game is 49 times, the variation pattern random number determination table G-. If 2 is determined and the number of fluctuations after the big role game is 50 times, the variation pattern random number determination table G-3 is determined, and if the number of changes after the major role game is 51 times or more, the variation pattern random number determination table A. Is determined.

Similarly, it is assumed that the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "2" at the end of the major role game. In this case, the variation pattern random number determination table E is determined regardless of the number of variations after the big role game. In addition, in FIG. 14B, in the high probability sign state, a variation pattern random number determination that is performed when the major role lottery based on the special 1 hold, which is a substantial variation target, and the result of the major role lottery is lost. Shows the table. Therefore, when the large role lottery based on the special 2 hold that is not a substantial change target is performed, or when the result of the large role lottery is other than a loss, a variation pattern random number determination table different from that in FIG. 14B is determined. Will be done.

In addition, in FIG. 14B, the variation pattern random number determination table for each variation number after the big role game is shown, but in the actual processing, the variation pattern random number determination table is based on the counter value of the special variation number counter. Is determined. Specifically, in the process of determining the variation pattern number, the variation pattern selection state flag and the counter value of the special variation number counter are loaded. The counter value of the special variation counter is decremented after the variation pattern random number determination table is determined.

For example, it is assumed that the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "1" and the counter value of the special variation number counter is set to "50". After that, each time the big role lottery is performed, the process of determining the variation pattern number is performed. At this time, if the counter value of the special variation number counter is “50” to “3”, the variation pattern random number determination table G -1 is determined and the counter value of the special variation counter is "2", the variation pattern random number determination table G-2 is determined, and if the counter value of the special variation counter is "1", the variation pattern The random number determination table G-3 is determined, and when the counter value of the special variation counter is “0”, the variation pattern random number determination table A is determined.

Further, for example, it is assumed that the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "5" and the counter value of the special variation number counter is set to "100". In this case, if the counter value of the special variation counter is “100” to “1”, the variation pattern random number determination table G-4 is determined, and if the counter value of the special variation counter is “0”, the variation occurs. The pattern random number determination table G-7 is determined.

As described above, in the actual process, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is selected based on the fluctuation pattern selection state flag and the counter value of the special type fluctuation number counter. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "0". Further, the variation pattern selection state flag set after the big role game is not changed until the next big hit.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down through the game area 116 passes through the gate 124 or enters the universal operation port 125, whether or not to energize the movable piece 120b of the first variable start port 120B is associated. Normal symbol determination processing (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery") is performed.

As will be described later in detail, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or enters the universal figure operation port 125, one hitting random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and this random number is also acquired. Numerical values are stored in the general-use reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c with an upper limit of four. That is, the universal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units that save the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or enters the universal figure working opening 125 in a state in which the determined random numbers are stored in all four storage parts of the universal figure reservation storage area, the game is concerned. The hit decision random number is not stored based on the passage of the sphere. In the following, a game ball passing through the gate 124 or a game ball entering the universal figure actuating opening 125 and stored in the universal figure holding storage area is called a random number holding decision.

When starting the general drawing lottery when the normal game state is the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 15(a), the non-time saving game state hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this non-time saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, Lost design is determined as the type of normal design. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described later in detail, when the winning symbol is determined in this universal drawing lottery, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the first variable starting is performed. The movable piece 120b of the mouth 120B is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when the general drawing lottery is started in the middle-time shortened gaming state, as shown in FIG. 15(b), the middle-time shortened gaming state hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this medium-time saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 49, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the hit determination random number is 50 to 99. In addition, the lost symbol is determined as the type of the ordinary symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the medium-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 50/100.

Further, when starting the universal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 15(c), the hit determination random number determination table for the time saving game state is referred to. According to the short-time gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, the ordinary A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 16(a) is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 16(b) is a diagram for explaining the opening/closing control pattern table. As described above, when the ordinary drawing lottery is performed, the variable time of the ordinary symbol is determined. The ordinary symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the variation time of the ordinary symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, the variation time is set to 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state and the medium hour saving game state, and the gaming state is set to the time saving game state. If so, the change time is determined to be 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is displayed in a variable manner (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned off.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the universal symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 168 is turned on, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is opened/closed as shown in FIG. 16(b). The energization is controlled with reference to the pattern table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined. ..

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 16B, the opening/closing control pattern table is referenced to open/close the first variable start port 120B. According to this opening/closing control pattern table, the time before normal electric power opening (waiting time until the opening of the first variable starting port 120B is started), the maximum number of times of switching of the normal electric auditors opening/closing (opening of the first variable starting port 120B) Number of times), solenoid energization time (energization time of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c for each opening number of the first variable starting port 120B, that is, one opening time of the first variable starting port 120B), specified number (first variable) The maximum number of winnings to the first variable start port 120B during the full opening of the start port 120B), the normal electric closing effective time (closing time between each opening of the first variable start port 120B, that is, a pause time), normal electric power Valid state time (waiting time from the end of the last opening of the first variable start port 120B), normal power termination wait time (after the normal power valid state time has elapsed, wait until the variable display of normal symbols described later is resumed (Time) is stored in advance as control data for the first variable start port 120B for each gaming state as shown in the figure.

In this way, by setting the winning probability, the variation time and the opening time of the normal symbol, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 16(b), the launch prize ball ratio (with respect to the game ball launched in the game area 116) The ratio of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player when the game balls enter the first variable starting port 120B, the second starting port 122, the universal figure operating port 125 and the special winning opening) is the number of shots in the non-time saving game state. : Number of prize balls=100:20, number of shots in middle/short time gaming state: number of prize balls=100:40, number of shots in time saving game state: number of prize balls=100:99.

The opening/closing condition of the first variable starting port 120B defines three elements, that is, a winning probability of a normal symbol, a time for displaying a variation of a normal symbol, and an opening time of the first variable starting port 120B. In other words, by combining the three elements of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the variable display time of the ordinary symbol, and the opening time of the first variable starting opening 120B, in each of the non-time saving game state, the medium time saving game state, and the time saving game state, It is possible to set the frequency with which the game balls enter the first variable start port 120B and the ratio of winning prize balls. In any case, the combination of the three elements shown here is only an example, and if the three elements are combined so that the winning prize ball ratio is higher in the time saving game state than in the non-time saving game state. Good.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state according to the original game characteristic. With the above configuration, the gaming machine 100 realizes the following gaming characteristics. Note that, here, the case where the registered setting value is set to “1” will be described. First, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the normal state shown in (a) of FIG. 17 is set. In the normal state, since the target of substantial fluctuation is set to the special 1 hold, the player shoots the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to enter the game ball into the first fixed starting opening 120A. Since the first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game board 108, the player will perform a so-called "left hit" in the normal state.

When a game ball enters the first fixed starting opening 120A, the special 1 reserve is stored in the first special figure reserve storage area. The special 1 reserves stored in the first special figure reserve storage area are sequentially read out when the start condition is satisfied, and the large role lottery is performed based on the read special 1 reserves. At this time, the winning probability of the jackpot is set to about 1/300.6. In the normal state, in the large role lottery based on this special 1 hold, a game is played for the purpose of winning a big hit. It should be noted that, when the game balls are shot toward the first game area 116a, the launch prize ball ratio is set to 100:20, and the game balls will decrease during the game.

Then, in the normal state, if a big hit is won in a big part lottery with the special 1 hold, a big part game is executed. In this big role game, the round game in which the first big winning opening 126 is opened is executed 6 times, and the player can obtain the prize balls for 6 rounds. When the jackpot is won by the special 1 hold, any of the special symbols A to E is determined as the jackpot symbol.

In the normal state, when the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol A, the gaming state after the big role game is the normal omen state shown in (c) of FIG. When the jackpot is won in the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol is 35%. Therefore, when the jackpot is won in the normal state, the gaming state shifts to the normal omen state with a probability of 35%. In the normal omen state, the actual change target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time saving game state, the player is required to enter the game ball into the first variable start opening 120B in the second A right-handed hit is aimed at the game area 116b.

That is, in the normal omen state, as in the normal state, in the large role lottery based on the special 1 hold, the game is played for the purpose of winning the jackpot. In the normal omen state, the winning probability of the big hit is about 1/300.6, but since the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the movable piece 120b is frequently opened. Therefore, the launch prize ball ratio becomes 100:99, and the player can aim for a big hit while reducing the consumption of the game balls.

Assuming that the game is properly played, the transition to the normal aura state is limited to the case where the special symbol A is determined in the normal state. When shifting to the normal omen state, the number of time saving is set to 50 times, and if the jackpot is not won in the big winning lottery of 50 times, the game state is shifted to the normal state again (time saving).

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 are the special symbols C to E, the gaming state after the big role game is a high-precision sign shown in (b) of FIG. It becomes a state. When the jackpot is won in the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbols C to E are determined as the jackpot symbol is 60%. Therefore, when the jackpot is won in the normal state, the gaming state shifts to the high-precision sign state with a probability of 60%. In the high probability sign state, the actual variation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time saving game state, the player has to enter the game ball into the first variable start opening 120B. A right-handed shot is performed aiming at the 2 game area 116b.

That is, in this highly accurate predictive state, as in the normal state, in the large role lottery based on the special 1 hold, a game is played for the purpose of winning a big jackpot. In the high probability sign state, the winning probability of the big hit is about 1/105.7 and the normal game state is the time saving game state, so that the movable piece 120b is frequently opened. Therefore, the ratio of the winning prize balls is 100:99, and the player can carry out the large-lot lottery while reducing the consumption of the game balls.

Further, in the normal state, when the big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 is the special symbol B, the gaming state after the major game is the most dominant state shown in (d) of FIG. .. When the jackpot is won in the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol is 5%. Therefore, it can be said that the transition from the normal state to the most dominant state is an extremely rare case. In the most dominant state, the target of substantial change is set to the special 2 hold, so the player shoots the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 122. Since the second game area 116b is located on the right side of the game board 108, the player performs so-called "right hitting" in the most dominant state.

In the most dominant state, when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area. The special 2 reservations stored in the second special figure reservation storage area are sequentially read out when the start condition is satisfied, and a large role lottery is performed based on the read special 2 reservations. At this time, the winning probability of the big hit is set to about 1/105.7, and the winning probability of the small hit is set to about 1/3.45. In the most dominant state, winning the small hit is the greatest purpose of the game in the large role lottery based on this special 2 hold.

Specifically, when the game balls are shot in the second game area 116b, the ratio of the prize balls paid out by entering the game balls into the second starting opening 122 with respect to the number of shot balls is 100:60 to 80. It is set to a degree. Then, in the most advantageous state, in the large role lottery for holding the special 2, the small hit is won with a probability of about 1/3.45, so the small hit game is frequently performed. Here, when the small hit is won by the special 2 hold, the small hit symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined. As described above, in the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z4 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 2 to 3 game balls enter the second special winning opening 128. In the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z5 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the second special winning opening 128. Furthermore, in the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, almost a prescribed number of game balls enter the second special winning opening 128.

When a game ball enters the second big winning opening 128, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for one game ball entered. As a result, in the most dominant state, the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls is 100:120, which means that the game balls will continue to shoot toward the second game area 116b. Can be increased.

In this most dominant state, the normal game state is the non-time saving game state, and the movable piece 120b is hardly opened. Further, in the most dominant state, the special game state is a high-probability game state, and the high probability number is always set to "next time" when shifting to the most dominant state. Since the jackpot winning probability in the most dominant state is about 1/105.7, it can be said that in the most dominant state, the next jackpot winning is practically guaranteed.

According to the special 2 suspension of the actual variation target in the most dominant state, when the jackpot is won, the special symbols F to J are determined as the jackpot symbols. When the jackpot is won by the special 2 hold, the probability that the special symbol F is determined as the jackpot symbol is 35%. When the special symbol F is determined, the round game is executed five times in the major role game, and the gaming state after the major role game is the normal time saving state shown in (e) of FIG.

On the other hand, when the jackpot is won by the special 2 hold, the probability that the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol is 5%. When the special symbol G is determined, the round game is executed 10 times in the major role game, and the gaming state after the major role game is again the most dominant state. Further, the probability that the special symbols H to J are determined as a jackpot symbol is 60%, and when the special symbols H to J are determined, five round games are executed in the large role game, and after the large role game. The gaming state becomes a high-precision sign state.

Since the most advantageous state has an extremely high degree of advantage compared to other gaming states, the greatest purpose of the game in the gaming machine 100 is to shift the gaming state to the most dominant state. As mentioned above, the game is first started in the normal state, but the probability of shifting from the normal state to the most dominant state at once is the winning probability of the jackpot (about 1/300) x the selection ratio of the special symbol B (5% )≈1/6000, which is extremely low. Therefore, the transition route of transitioning to the most dominant state via the precursory state surrounded by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 17 is the main transition route to the most dominant state of the gaming machine 100.

That is, in the omen state (high-precision omen state and normal omen state), if you win the jackpot due to special 1 hold, 35% of special symbols A, 5% of special symbols B, and special symbols C to E as jackpot symbols, respectively. It is decided with a probability of 20%. When the special symbol A is determined, the gaming state after the major role playing game becomes the normal omen state shown in (c) of FIG. 17, and the number of time saving is set to 50 times. Further, when the special symbol B is determined, the gaming state after the big winning game becomes the most dominant state shown in (d) of FIG. 17, but the probability is 5% of that when the jackpot is won.

In addition, when the special symbols C to E are determined, the gaming state after the major role playing game becomes the high-precision sign state shown in (b) of FIG. Then, when the special symbol C is determined, the high probability sign state is set and the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. At this time, when the number of fluctuations after the big role game reaches 50 times, the time saving game state ends, and the normal game state becomes the non-time saving game state. As a result, the game state shifts to the most advantageous state due to the short time loss.

Similarly, when the special symbol D is determined, the gaming state after the major role game becomes the high-probability sign state shown in (b) of FIG. Then, when the special symbol D is determined, the high probability sign state is set, and the number of time saving is set to 100 times. At this time, when the number of fluctuations after a big role game reaches 100 times, the game state shifts to the most dominant state due to a short time drop.

The probability of transition to the most dominant state is 5% when the jackpot is won in the highly probable state. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations reaches the number of shortening times, the state always shifts to the most dominant state. Therefore, if the player knows that it is not a normal predictive condition but a high-precision predictive condition, winning the jackpot is not the goal of the game, but skips without winning the jackpot. That is the purpose of the game. In the conventional general gaming machine, the expectation of the player increases as the number of times saved is increased. However, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the player expects that the number of times saved is reduced, so that the conventional game is played. And the player's psychology is very different.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in addition to the winning of the special symbol B, and, in addition to the short-time omission, winning a specific small hit symbol is set as a transition condition from the high-precision sign state to the most dominant state. Specifically, when the small hit is won by the special 1 hold, which is the target of the actual change in the high probability sign state, as the small hit symbol, the special symbol Z1 is 1%, the special symbol Z2 is 69%, and the special symbol Z3 is 30. It is determined with a probability of% (see FIG. 8C).

At this time, when the special symbol Z1 is determined as a small hit symbol, the time saving game state ends with the end of the small hit game, and as a result, the game state shifts to the most dominant state. However, the time saving game state is ended by the winning of the special symbol Z1 only when the number of fluctuations after the big role game is within 100 times. Therefore, when the special symbols E and J are determined at the time of jackpot winning and set to the high-precision sign state, if the special symbol Z1 is won when the number of fluctuations is within 100 times, the state shifts to the most dominant state. Even if the special symbol Z1 is won after the number of fluctuations exceeds 100 times, it does not shift to the most dominant state, and thereafter, the high-precision sign state continues until the jackpot is won.

In this way, since the game shifts to the most dominant state by winning a specific small hit, compared to the case of shifting to the most dominant state only when the number of fluctuations reaches a specified number of times, the player always has a Expectation and tension are added.

In addition, in the above-described high-precise omen state, normal omen state, and normal shortened time period, there is a probability of about 1/3.45 to win the small hit. Therefore, even in the high-precise omen state, the normal omen state, and the normal short-time state, the small hit game is frequently executed as in the most dominant state. However, in each of the high-precise omen state, the normal omen state, and the normal short working time state, the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state. Also, as will be described in detail later, the normal gaming state is maintained in the time saving gaming state even during the small hitting game. Therefore, although the second big winning opening 128 is opened during the small hitting game, the first variable starting opening 120B is also opened during this time.

As described above, the first variable starting opening 120B is provided above the second special winning opening 128, and in the time saving game state, the opening time of the first variable starting opening 120B is the second big winning. It is much longer than the opening time of the mouth 128. Therefore, in the high-precise omen state, the normal omen state, and the normal short-time state, most of the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b enter the first variable start port 120B, and almost all enter the second large winning opening 128. The game ball does not enter. As a result, in the high-precise omen state, the normal omen state, and the normal short-time state, unlike the most dominant state, even if the player hits the ball right during the game, the game ball will gradually decrease.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state when the game is not properly played. As described above, in the gaming machine 100, the variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display 160 and the variable display of the symbols on the second special symbol display 162 are simultaneously performed in parallel. At this time, if there is a possibility that the player will be disadvantaged as a result of the large-lot lottery being held due to the holding of the object other than the actual fluctuation target, the fluctuation time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes. However, after the large-lot lottery is performed by holding the non-substantial variation target, for example, as a result of interrupting the game, the jackpot due to the non-substantial variation holding may be fixed. In this case, the gaming state will transition as shown in FIG.

Below, the main processing of the main control board 300 for realizing the above-mentioned playability will be explained.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a gaming machine state flag. In the main control board 300, whether or not the game can be progressed is managed by the gaming machine status flag. The gaming machine status flag is set to any of six types of flag values 00H to 05H. A flag value of the gaming machine state flag=00H indicates a game possible state. When the gaming machine state flag is 00H, the game is progress-controlled, and when the gaming machine state flag is other than 00H, the game is Be stopped.

A flag value of the gaming machine state flag=01H indicates a setting change state, and when the gaming machine state flag is 01H, it is possible to change the registered set value. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=02H indicates the setting confirmation state. When the gaming machine state flag is 02H, the registered set value is displayed on the performance display monitor 184, and the registered set value is displayed. It becomes possible to confirm. A flag value of the gaming machine status flag = 03H indicates a setting abnormal state. When the gaming machine status flag is 03H, the registered set value is abnormal and the game is stopped. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=04H indicates a RAM abnormal state, and when the gaming machine state flag is 04H, the game is stopped. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=05H indicates a checksum abnormal state, and when the gaming machine state flag is 05H, the game is stopped. When the power is turned on, the gaming machine state flag is set to one of the flag values, and the processing according to the gaming machine state flag is performed.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
20 is a first flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process in the main control board 300, and FIG. 21 is a second flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S100-1)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a reads a boot program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process, and also performs a setting process necessary for executing various processes.

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

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power-off notice signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, the power cutoff detection circuit outputs a power cutoff notice signal. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3, and 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, and 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 loads the flag value of the gaming machine state flag before power-off to the D register.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a calculates a checksum, and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum stored when the power is turned off (normal) and whether the backup flag is normal. As a result, if it is determined that the backup flag and checksum are normal, the process proceeds to step S100-15, and if it is determined that either one or both are not normal, the process proceeds to step S100-25. ..

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a sets an address that does not include the set value and the gaming machine state flag in the start address to be cleared in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a RAM clear operation signal is input from the RAM clear switch 182s (whether or not the RAM clear button has been pressed). As a result, if it is determined that the RAM clear operation signal is input, the process proceeds to step S100-31, and if it is determined that the RAM clear operation signal is not input, the process proceeds to step S100-19. ..

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value of the gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-11 is 00H (game possible state), the setting change switch 180s is on, and the middle frame 104 is open. judge. As a result, if it is determined that all three conditions are satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-21, and if it is determined that even one of the three conditions is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a sets 02H (setting confirmation state) in the gaming machine state flag. That is, when the power is normally turned on in a state where the middle frame 104 is opened, the setting change switch 180s is turned on, and the RAM clear button is not pressed, the setting confirmation state is set.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a executes an initialization process for clearing a clear target at power recovery, which is an area after the start address set in step S100-15 in the main RAM 300c, and shifts the process to step S100-49.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a sets 05H (checksum abnormal state) in the D register.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs an out-of-area read/write check process of checking and clearing the read/write memory in the unused area.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a sets an address including the set value and the gaming machine state flag to the top address to be cleared in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a checks and clears the read/write memory in the used area.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the check result of the read/write memory in step S100-31 is normal. As a result, if it is determined to be normal, the process proceeds to step S100-37, and if it is determined to be not normal, the process proceeds to step S100-35.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a sets 04H (RAM abnormal state) in the D register and shifts the processing to step S100-45.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether 02H (setting confirmation state) is set in the D register. As a result, if it is determined that 02H is set, the process proceeds to step S100-39, and if it is determined that 02H is not set, the process proceeds to step S100-41.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a sets 00H (game possible state) in the D register.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the setting change condition is satisfied. As a result, if it is determined that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-43, and if it is determined that the setting change condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-45. Here, at least the setting change condition is that the setting change switch 180s is on, the middle frame 104 is open, and that the RAM clear operation signal is input from the RAM clear switch 182s. included.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a sets 01H (setting change state) in the D register.

(Step S100-45)
The main CPU 300a saves the value set in the D register in the gaming machine status flag.

(Step S100-47)
The main CPU 300a executes an initialization process of clearing a clear target of the main RAM 300c when the RAM is cleared, and moves the process to step S100-49.

(Step S100-49)
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 S100-51)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine status flag.

(Step S100-53)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-51 is 00H (game possible state). As a result, if it is determined to be 00H, the process proceeds to step S110, and if it is determined not to be 00H, the process proceeds to step S100-55.

(Step S110)
The main CPU 300a performs subcommand group set processing. The subcommand group setting process will be described later.

(Step S100-55)
The main CPU 300a performs a sub command set process for transmitting a predetermined command to the sub control board 330.

(Step S100-57)
The main CPU 300a sets the timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-59)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S100-61)
The main CPU 300a updates the winning random number initial value update random number. The initial value update random number for winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the ending value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the hit symbol random number is updated by the hit symbol random number update process to be described later, from the hit symbol random number initial value update random number to the hit symbol random number initial value update random number -1 and the hit symbol random number at that time. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S100-63)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the reception data (main command) received from the payout control board 310, and executes various processes according to the reception data.

(Step S100-65)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub control board 330.

(Step S100-67)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interruption.

(Step S100-69)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-59. In the following, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as the variation effect random number.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the sub command group setting process (S110) in the main control board 300.

(Step S110-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the flag value of the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S110-3)
The main CPU 300a performs a sub command set process for transmitting a predetermined command to the sub control board 330.

(Step S110-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a model command setting process of setting a model command indicating model information of the gaming machine 100 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-7)
The main CPU 300a performs a setting value designation command setting process for setting a setting value designation command indicating a registered setting value in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure 1 hold designation command setting process of setting a special figure 1 hold designation command indicating the number of special 1 hold in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-11)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure 2 hold designation command setting process of setting a special figure 2 hold designation command indicating the number of special 2 hold in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a number command setting process of setting a number command indicating the remaining number of the time saving game state in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a variation pattern selection state designation command setting process for setting a variation pattern selection state designation command indicating a variation pattern selection state in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure phase designation command setting process for setting a special figure phase designation command indicating the special game management phase in the transmission buffer. The special game management phase will be described later.

(Step S110-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is in a special symbol variation waiting state. As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation waiting state is set, the process proceeds to step S110-21, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation waiting state is not set, the sub-command group set process is ended.

(Step S110-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the customer waiting designation command in the transmission buffer, and finishes the subcommand group setting process.

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

(Evacuation process when the main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt process))
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power-off save 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 or not the 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, and 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 interruption, and ends the power-off save process.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the 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 protection setting process necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 300c.

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

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

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the 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, and 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 0. 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 above-described CPU initialization process (step S100) is performed.

In addition, when the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped during the loop of steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the 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 at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in this embodiment, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, it interrupts the CPU initialization process (step S100) 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 interruption.

(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 device 160, the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol holding display device 164, the second special symbol holding device. The dynamic port output process for controlling the lighting of the display device 166, the normal symbol display device 168, the normal symbol hold display device 170, the right-hand strike notification display device 172, and the performance display monitor 184 is executed.

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

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the flag value of the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value loaded in step S400-9 is 00H (game possible state). As a result, if it is determined to be 00H, the process proceeds to step S400-15, and if it is determined not to be 00H, the process proceeds to step S400-13.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the flag value loaded in step S400-9 is equal to or greater than 03H (setting abnormal state). As a result, if it is determined that it is 03H or more, the process proceeds to step S400-27, and if it is determined that it is not 03H or more, the process proceeds to step S450.

(Step S450)
The main CPU 300a executes a setting-related process and moves the process to step S400-27. The setting related processing will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, and the decrement is stopped when the timer counter becomes 0.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a executes the updating process of the winning symbol random number initial value update random number, as in step S100-61.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, the Update the initial value for the random number of winning symbols Update the random number from the value of the random number.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number are hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generation unit updates the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence makes one round, and sets the start value every system reset. Have changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a includes a first fixed start opening detection switch 120As, a first variable start opening detection switch 120Bs, a second start opening detection switch 122s, a gate detection switch 124s, a universal figure working opening detection switch 125s, and a first special winning opening detection switch. 126s, the switch management process of determining whether or not there is a signal input from the second special winning opening detection switch 128s. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

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

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination result.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detecting switch 120s, the second starting opening detecting switch 122s, the first big winning opening detecting switch 126s, and the second big winning opening detecting switch 128s, and the corresponding result. The winning opening switch process for adding a prize ball control counter or the like is executed.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-23.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes an external information management process for setting output data for external information output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-29)
Main CPU300a, 1st special design indicator 160, 2nd special design indicator 162, 1st special design reservation indicator 164, 2nd special design reservation indicator 166, normal design indicator 168, normal design reservation indicator 170 , LED display setting processing for setting display data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handing notification indicator 172 in the output buffer corresponding to each common.

(Step S400-31)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c, the first big winning opening solenoid 126c, and the second big winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image synthesizing process for storing in the output port buffer. ..

(Step S400-33)
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 S400-35)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S400-37)
The main CPU 300a uses a non-use area of the main RAM 300c to perform a process for calculating a base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 184, and common data for displaying the calculated base ratio on the performance display monitor 184 is common. Executes performance display monitor control processing to be set in the output buffer. In the performance display monitor control process, the base ratio is calculated every predetermined period. Here, the performance display monitor 184 may switch and display the base ratio of the current period and the base ratio of the previous period at predetermined time intervals. Further, the base ratio displayed on the performance display monitor 184 may be switched according to a predetermined operation.

(Step S400-39)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the above-mentioned setting related processing (S450).

(Step S450-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value of the gaming machine state flag is 01H (setting change state). As a result, if it is determined to be 01H, the process proceeds to step S450-3, and if it is determined not to be 01H, the process proceeds to step S450-15.

(Step S450-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the registered set value stored in the set value buffer into a predetermined processing area.

(Step S450-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear switch 182s is pressed (whether the RAM clear operation signal is input). As a result, if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 182s is pressed, the process proceeds to step S450-7, and if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 182s is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S450-9. ..

(Step S450-7)
The main CPU 300a adds 1 to the set value of the processing area.

(Step S450-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the set value of the processing area is in the range of 1 to 6. As a result, if it is determined that the set value is in the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to step S450-13, and if it is determined that the set value is not in the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to step S450-11. Transfer.

(Step S450-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the set value of the processing area to 1.

(Step S450-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the set value of the processing area in the set value buffer.

(Step S450-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the setting change switch 180s is on. As a result, when it is determined that the setting change switch 180s is turned on, the setting-related processing is ended, and when it is determined that the setting change switch 180s is not turned on, the processing is moved to step S450-17.

(Step S450-17)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a setting-related end designation command indicating the end of the setting-related processing.

(Step S110)
The main CPU 300a executes the sub-command group set process of FIG. That is, when the setting-related processing is executed, at the end of the processing, the model command, the setting value designation command, the special figure 1 hold designation command, the special figure 2 hold designation command, the number command, the variation pattern selection state designation command, the special figure phase The designation command and the customer waiting designation command are transmitted to the sub control board 330.

(Step S450-19)
The main CPU 300a sets 00H (game possible state) to the gaming machine state flag and ends the setting related process.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the CPU initialization is performed when the middle frame 104 is opened, the setting change switch 180s is turned on, and the RAM clear button is pressed down, when the power is normally turned on. In the process (FIG. 20), 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag. After that, the timer interrupt process is executed, but since 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, all processes related to the progress of the game (steps S400-15 to S400-25 in FIG. 24). ) Is stopped, and the setting related processing is executed.

The setting-related process is repeatedly executed while the setting change switch 180s is on, and during this setting-related process, the pressing operation of the RAM clear button is accepted as the setting change operation of the registered set value. That is, during the setting change process (S450-1 to S450-13) for accepting the setting change operation, the registered set value stored in the set value buffer is one of the set values provided in a plurality of stages according to the setting change operation. Can be switched to.

Then, when the setting change switch 180s is turned off in the state where the game machine state flag is set to 01H (setting change state), the setting change process ends, and 00H (game possible state) is set to the game machine state flag. Is set. As a result, the process relating to the progress of the game can be executed from the next timer interrupt process.

Here, in the setting-related processing of the present embodiment, after the RAM clear button pressing operation, that is, the reception of the setting change operation of the registered set value is completed, in the sub command group setting process, the set value specifying command corresponding to the registered set value is issued. Is transmitted to the sub control board 330. On the other hand, the setting value designation command is not transmitted to the sub control board 330 while the setting change operation is being accepted. In this way, while the setting change operation is being accepted, the setting value designation command is not sent, but when the setting change operation acceptance is completed and the game progresses to a state where it is possible, the setting value designation command is sent. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk that the registration setting value is illegally acquired.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of flag values including at least 01H (setting change state) are switched. Then, when 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, the setting related processing can be executed, and the progress of the game is stopped. In this way, since the setting-related processing is not executed while the game is in progress, the setting value designation command is not transmitted while the game is in progress, and the risk of illegal acquisition of the registered setting value is reduced. To be done.

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

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch 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 is on, the process proceeds to step S510, and if it is determined that the gate detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-7.

(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 passage process will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the universal figure operation opening detection switch is detected, that is, whether the game ball has entered the universal figure operation opening 125 and the detection signal from the universal figure operation opening detection switch 125s has been turned on. .. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the universal figure operation opening detection switch on, the process proceeds to step S510, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the universal figure operation opening detection switch on, process to step S500-5. Transfer.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes the gate passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the universal figure working opening 125.

(Step S500-5)
Whether the main CPU 300a detects the first fixed starting opening detection switch ON, that is, whether the game ball enters the first fixed starting opening 120A and the detection signal is input from the first fixed starting opening detection switch 120As. judge. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the first fixed starting opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the first fixed starting opening detection switch ON, step S500-7. Transfer processing to.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes the first starting opening passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the first fixed starting opening 120A. The details of this first starting port passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
Whether the main CPU 300a detects the first variable start port detection switch ON, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first variable start port 120B and the detection signal has been input from the first variable start port detection switch 120Bs. judge. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the first variable start opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the first variable start opening detection switch ON, step S500-9. Transfer processing to.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes the first start opening passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the first variable start opening 120B. The details of this first starting port passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second start opening detection switch is detected, that is, whether the game ball has entered the second start opening 122 and the detection signal has been input from the second start opening detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the second start opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S530, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the second start opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S500-11. Transfer.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300a executes the second starting opening passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 122. The details of the second starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a detects when the special winning opening detection switch is turned on, that is, the game ball enters the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128 and the first special winning opening detection switch 126s or the second winning opening detection switch 126s. It is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S540, and if it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is ended.

(Step S540)
When the main CPU 300a determines whether the game balls have been properly entered into the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128, and determines that the game balls have been appropriately entered. In the process, a special winning opening passing process for transmitting a special winning opening entry command indicating the entry of a game ball to the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128 to the sub control board 330 is executed. The details of the special winning opening passage processing will be described later.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the gate passage process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to which the acquired hit determination random number is to be saved, out of the four storage units in the universal figure reservation storage area.

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

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the universal figure hold designation command indicating the number of reserved universal figure stores stored in the universal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passage process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the first starting opening 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. In addition, the special symbol identification value is for identifying which one of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold as the holding type, the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates the special 1 hold, and the special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 reservation.

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

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process, and ends the first starting opening passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using the same module as the second starting port passing process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second starting opening passage process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating the second starting opening 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 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process, which will be described later, and ends the second starting opening passing process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the above-mentioned first starting port passing process (step S520) and second starting port passing 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 number of target special symbol holding balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding sphere counter, that is, the special 1 holding number is loaded. Further, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number is loaded.

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

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

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere 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 obtained jackpot determination random number among the storage units in the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a acquires the jackpot determination random number loaded in the step S535-5, the winning symbol random number updated in the step S400-13, and the variation pattern random number updated in the step S100-69, and the step S535-11. It is stored in the target storage unit calculated in.

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

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure suspension designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15. Here, set the special figure 1 hold designation command based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold sphere counter (special 1 hold number), based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold sphere counter (special 2 hold number) Set the special figure 2 hold designation command. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or the 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 S536)
The main CPU 300a performs the effect production determination process at the time of acquisition, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition process. In this acquisition effect determination process, the result of the major role lottery, the variation pattern number, etc. are tentatively determined, and a predetermined prefetching designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the special winning opening passage processing (step S540) in the main control board 300.

(Step S540-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in the step S500-11 that the special winning opening detection switch is detected, it loads the special game management phase. As will be described later in detail, the special game management phase indicates the stage of the special game execution process, that is, the progress of the special game, and is updated according to the stage of the special game execution process.

(Step S540-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special game management phase loaded in step S540-1 indicates a stage of execution processing that is greater than or equal to the special winning opening opening preprocessing. The special game management phase is provided with nine stages of 00H to 08H, of which 01H to 08H corresponds to the stage of execution processing of the special winning opening opening preprocessing and above. Since the large role game or the small hit game is executed when the special game management phase is 01H to 08H, it is determined here whether the large role game or the small hit game is currently being performed. If it is determined that the special game management phase indicates a stage of execution processing that is greater than or equal to the special winning opening opening pre-processing, the processing moves to step S540-5, and the special game management phase is the special winning opening opening pre-processing. If it is determined that it does not indicate the stage of the above execution processing, the processing moves to step S540-7.

(Step S540-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening passage processing. ..

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a determines that it is inappropriate to enter the game ball into the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128, executes a predetermined error process, and ends the special winning opening passing process.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, and the passage of the game ball into the gate 124 or the normal working port 125. The normal game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the game progresses in parallel at the same time. 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. 32, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling execution of special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol variation process" is called, and the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H" , A module for executing the "special winning opening pre-processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H", the "special winning opening opening control processing" is executed. When the special game management phase is called and the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H", the module for executing the "special winning hole closing effective processing" is called and the special game management phase is "04H". Or “08H”, the module for executing the “special winning opening end wait process” is called.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating 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 the 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 to start the processing.

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

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation waiting process. This special symbol variation waiting process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 35 to 38.

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

(Step S630)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol stop symbol display process. This special symbol stop symbol display processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 41.

FIG. 35 is a first flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300, and FIG. 36 is the first explanatory flowchart for the special symbol variation waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300. It is a flowchart of 2.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the interruption flag is on. In addition, as will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 162 while the symbols are displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 in a variable manner. In this case, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the small hit game is executed, but during this period, the subtraction of the variation time of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 160 is suspended. After the small hit game, the variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display device 160 is restarted. The suspended flag is turned on when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, and the variable display of the symbol is being displayed on the first special symbol display 160. Here, if it is determined that the interruption flag is on, the process proceeds to step S610-3, and if it is determined that the interruption flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S610-5.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a process for resuming variable display of symbols on the first special symbol display device 160, and moves the process to step S610-51 in FIG.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special 1 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 1 reserved number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the special 1 reserved number is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S610-51. ..

(Step S610-7)
In the first special symbol display device 160, the main CPU 300a is displaying the variation of the symbol based on the special 1 hold, or is the symbol based on the special 1 hold being displayed in a stop state (while measuring the stop display time)? To judge. As a result, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed or the stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-51, and if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed and the stop display is not being performed. The processing moves to step S610-9.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a block transfer of the special 1 reserve stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reserve storage area to the storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage section to be processed, and the special 1 hold stored in the 1st storage section is block-transferred to the 0th storage section. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere number counter corresponding to the special 1 hold is subtracted from "1", and the special 1 hold is shown to be subtracted from "1", Set the hold reduction specification command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the symbols are being variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 162. As a result, when it is determined that the variable display of the symbol is being performed, the process is moved to step S610-17, and when it is determined that the variable display of the symbol is not being performed, the process is moved to step S611.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol hit determination process for performing a large winning lottery. This special symbol winning determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the large role lottery in step S611 is a big hit or a small hit, the winning symbol random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the holding type is loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table or the small hit symbol Select a random number determination table to extract special symbol determination data, and save the extracted special symbol determination data (class of jackpot symbol). In addition, when the result of the big winning lottery in step S611 is loss, the special symbol determination data for loss is saved. Then, when the special symbol determination data is saved, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol finally stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S610-19, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S611.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit is within the range of the jackpot. As a result, if it is determined that it is within the range of small hits, the process proceeds to step S610-21, and if it is determined that it is outside the range of small hits, the process proceeds to step S610-23.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit symbol random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, selects the corresponding small hit symbol random number determination table to extract the special symbol determination data, and the extracted special symbol determination data (small Save the winning symbol type).

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data relating to the lost symbol, and sets the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. In other words, when the variable display of the symbols in which the big hit symbols are finally stopped and displayed is performed on the second special symbol display 162, in the first special symbol display 160, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is always Only the variable display of the symbols finally stopped and displayed will be performed.

(Step S610-25)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in steps S610-15, S610-21, and S610-23. The first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 are each configured by 7 segments, and a number (counter value) is associated with each segment that configures 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination processing will be described later.

(Step S610-27)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation pattern number determined in step S612 and determines the variation time by referring to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined variation time is set in the special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-29)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big winning lottery is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-15 to confirm the type of the big jack symbol. To do. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, the game state and the high-probability number set after the end of the major game is determined, the number of time reductions is determined, and the determination result is a special symbol probability state preliminary flag, time reduction state preliminary Save to the flag, high-precision time cut preliminary counter, and time saving short cut preliminary counter. If the lost symbol is saved, the process goes to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-31)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of symbols on the first special symbol display device 160. A counter value is associated with each of the 7-segment segments constituting the first special symbol display device 160, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is lighting-controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of variable display of the symbols will be set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter, the special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160, and the special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162 are provided separately. Here, the counter value is set in the special symbol 1 display symbol counter here.

(Step S613)
The main CPU 300a executes a cut-out management process. Here, processing for ending the time saving game state is performed according to the number of fluctuations. This cut-off management processing will be described later.

(Step S610-35)
The main CPU 300a sets a count command indicating the remaining count (actual remaining count) until the high-accuracy count and the time reduction count become 0 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-37)
The main CPU 300a sets a game state change designation command indicating the game state at the start of variable display of special symbols in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-51)
As shown in FIG. 36, the main CPU 300a determines whether the special 2 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S610-53, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S610-85. ..

(Step S610-53)
In the second special symbol display 162, the main CPU 300a is displaying a variation of the symbol based on the special 2 hold, or is the symbol based on the special 2 hold being displayed in a stop state (while measuring the stop display time). To judge. As a result, when it is determined that the variable display is being performed or the stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-85, and when it is determined that the variable display is not being performed and the stop display is not being performed, a step S610 is performed. The process is moved to -55.

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

(Step S610-57)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the symbols are being changed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160. As a result, if it is determined that the symbols are being displayed in a variable state, the process proceeds to step S610-63, and if it is determined that the symbols are not being displayed in a variable state, the process proceeds to step S611.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, a special symbol probability state flag for identifying whether it is a high-probability game state or a low-probability game state, and a corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table. Select and perform a major winning lottery, and execute a special symbol hit determination process that stores the lottery result.

(Step S610-61)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the large role lottery in step S611 is a big hit or a small hit, the winning symbol random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the holding type is loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table or the small hit symbol Select a random number determination table to extract special symbol determination data, and save the extracted special symbol determination data (class of jackpot symbol). In addition, when the result of the big winning lottery in step S611 is loss, the special symbol determination data for loss is saved. Then, when the special symbol determination data is saved, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-63)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S610-65, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S611.

(Step S610-65)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit is within the range of the jackpot. As a result, if it is determined to be within the small hit range, the process proceeds to step S610-67, and if it is determined to be outside the small hit range, the process proceeds to step S610-69.

(Step S610-67)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit symbol random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, selects the corresponding small hit symbol random number determination table to extract the special symbol determination data, and the extracted special symbol determination data (small Save the winning symbol type).

(Step S610-69)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data relating to the lost symbol, and sets the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. That is, in the case where the variable display of the symbols in which the big hit symbols are finally stopped and displayed is performed on the first special symbol display device 160, in the second special symbol display device 162, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is always shown. Only the variable display of the symbols finally stopped and displayed will be performed.

(Step S610-71)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in steps S610-61, S610-67, and step S610-69.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination processing will be described later.

(Step S610-73)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation pattern number determined in step S612 and determines the variation time by referring to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined variation time is set in the special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-75)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery in step S611 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in the above step S610-61 to win the jackpot symbol. Check the type of. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, the game state and the high-probability number set after the end of the major game is determined, the number of time reductions is determined, and the determination result is a special symbol probability state preliminary flag, time reduction state preliminary Save to the flag, high-precision time cut preliminary counter, and time saving short cut preliminary counter. If the lost symbol is saved, the process goes to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-77)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the second special symbol display device 162 in order to start variable display of symbols. A counter value is associated with each of the 7-segment segments forming the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is lighting-controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of variable display of the symbols will be set in the special symbol 2 display symbol counter.

(Step S613)
The main CPU 300a executes the cut-off management processing described later.

(Step S610-81)
The main CPU 300a sets a count command indicating the counter value (remaining count until the high-precision count reaches 0) updated in step S610-79 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-83)
The main CPU 300a sets a game state change designation command indicating the game state at the start of variable display of special symbols in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-85)
The main CPU 300a, in both the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, when the variable display and stop display of the symbol is not in progress, executes a predetermined customer waiting process, and waits for the special symbol variation. The process ends.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol hitting determination process (S611).

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol probability state flag.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the registered set value in the set value buffer.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the registration setting value loaded in step S611-3 is within the normal range. As a result, if it is determined that the value is within the normal range, the process proceeds to step S611-11, and if it is determined that the value is not within the normal range, the process proceeds to step S611-7.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets 03H (abnormal setting state) in the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the setting abnormal state command (subcommand) in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol winning determination process. When this setting abnormal condition command is transmitted to the sub control board 330, a notification indicating that the setting is abnormal is made.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a refers to the jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the information loaded in steps S611-1 and S611-3, and sets a lower limit value and an upper limit value when determining a jackpot or a small hit, respectively.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a compares the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit with the above-described lower limit value and upper limit value, and performs determination processing (big winning lottery) for determining whether or not a jackpot or a small hit is won.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the result of the determination process in step S611-13 as determination information, and ends the special symbol winning determination process.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol variation number determination process (step S612) in the main control board 300.

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol determination data (type of special symbol) saved in step S610.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the currently set gaming state and determines whether the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the normal game state is the time saving game state, the process proceeds to step S612-7, and if it is determined not to be the time saving game state, the process proceeds to step S612-5.

(Step S612-5)
Main CPU300a, corresponding to the variation pattern random number determination table, based on the variation pattern selection state flag, the counter value of the special variation number counter (special variation number), the current game state, the holding type, and the determined special symbol type. A fluctuation pattern random number determination table selection process for selecting and setting is executed.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a increments the total fluctuation number counter. In addition, the total fluctuation number counter, after the time saving game state is set, the number of times the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 (first variation) and the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 The total number of fluctuations, which is the total of the number of fluctuation displays (second fluctuation count), is counted. This total number of fluctuations is updated by one each time the variable display of symbols is started in the time saving game state.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not it is time to start variable display of symbols on the second special symbol display device 162. As a result, when it is determined that it is time to start the variable display of the symbols on the second special symbol display 162, the processing is moved to step S612-11, and when the variable display of the symbols on the second special symbol display 162 is started. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S612-5.

In the time saving game state, when the variable display of symbols is started on the first special symbol display device 160, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected based on the total number of variations updated in step S612-7. The Rukoto.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a increments the second variation counter. The second variation number counter is for counting the number of times the symbols are displayed in variation on the second special symbol display 162 (second variation number) after being set in the time saving game state. The second number of fluctuations is updated one by one each time the variable display of the symbols is started on the second special symbol display 162 when the time saving game state is set.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second number of changes updated in step S612-11 is 4 or less. As a result, when it is determined that the number is 4 or less, the process proceeds to step S612-15, and when it is determined that the number is not 4 or less, the process proceeds to step S612-5.

In the time saving game state, the variation display of the symbol is started on the second special symbol display 162, and when the second variation number is 5 times or more, the total variation number updated in step S612-7 above. Based on, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is selected. According to the table I selected at this time, the variation time is always set to 10 minutes.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a selects and sets a special table as the variation pattern random number determination table.

(Step S612-17)
Based on the fluctuation pattern random number determination table set in step S612-5 or step S612-15 and the fluctuation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-9 or step S610-55, the main CPU 300a determines Determine the fluctuation pattern number.

(Step S612-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S612-17 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-21)
The main CPU 300a decrements the counter value of the special variation counter, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the multi-cut management processing (step S613) in the main control board 300.

(Step S613-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of time reductions, that is, the count value of the number of time reduction cuts counter is greater than zero. As a result, when it is determined that the number of time reductions is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S613-3, and when it is determined that the number of time reductions is 0, the count cut management process ends.

(Step S613-3)
The main CPU 300a decrements the time reduction counter.

(Step S613-5)
In step S613-3, the main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (time saving count) has been updated to 0. As a result, if it is determined that the number of time reductions is 0, the process proceeds to step S613-7, and if it is determined that the number of time reductions is not 0, the count cut management process ends.

(Step S613-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the time saving state flag in order to set the normal game state to the non-time saving game state. As a result, after the normal game state is set to the time saving game state, the normal game state is changed to the non-time saving game state at the start of fluctuation when the number of fluctuations reaches the time saving number (here, 50 times or 100 times). The Rukoto.

(Step S613-9)
The main CPU 300a turns on the time saving end flag and ends the count cut management process.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300.

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the processing target identification value. Note that the processing target identification value is for identifying whether to execute the process related to the special 1 hold or the process related to the special 2 hold when executing each of the following processes, When "00H" is set as the processing target identification value, the process related to the special 1 hold is executed, and when "01H" is set as the processing target identification value, the process related to the special 2 hold Is executed. Incidentally, various counters and timers that appear in the explanation of the special symbol changing process and the special symbol stop symbol display process are provided with special 1 hold and special 2 hold, and the following steps S620-5 The processing of steps S620-23 is performed for the processing target (counter, timer, etc.) corresponding to the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the suspension of the processing target is being variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162. As a result, if the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S620-5. If the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S620-25.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol variation base counter. The special symbol variation base counter is set to have a counter value such that the counter rotates once in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is “0”, a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is “1” or more, The counter value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-13.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer updating process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-27 or step S610-73.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-9 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-19, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-13.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each of the 7-segment segments forming the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S620-15)
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 processing is moved to step S620-17, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the step is performed. The process moves to S620-25.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and shifts the processing to step S620-25. As a result, the respective segments forming 7 segments are sequentially turned on at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-25 or S610-71 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. Thereby, on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the determined special symbol will be stopped and displayed.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special figure stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-23)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol variation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer.

(Step S620-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, if it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the special symbol changing process is ended, and if it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S620-27.

(Step S620-27)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the processing target identification value, and shifts the processing to step S620-3.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol according to the reservation type corresponding to the processing target identification value set in the main RAM 300c is in the stop display on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. .. As a result, if it is determined that the stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S630-5, and if it is determined that the stop display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S630-37.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-23 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S630-37, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S630. Move the processing to -7.

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

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the large role lottery is a loss. As a result, if it is determined that there is a loss, the process proceeds to step S630-29, and if it is determined that there is no loss, the process proceeds to step S630-11.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is a special symbol that is being variably displayed. As a result, if it is determined that there is a special symbol that is being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S631, and if it is determined that there is no special symbol that is being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S630-13.

(Step S631)
The main CPU 300a executes a symbol forced stop process. This symbol forced stop process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a game state update process for updating the game state. Here, the game state is set to the initial state when the special symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, and if the special symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next process.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric auditors product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric auditors product maximum actuation number setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter is set to a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol=number of rounds) as a counter value. .. In addition, this special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game to be started. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, a process of resetting (renewing to "0") the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designating command for transmitting the start of the major game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" when starting the large role game, and updates the special game management phase to "05H" when starting the small hit game.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase updated in step S630-23 is "01H", that is, whether it is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that the special game management phase is "01H", the process proceeds to step S630-27, and if it is determined that the special game management phase is not "01H", step S630-29 is performed. Transfer processing.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a jackpot signal output start process for outputting a jackpot signal from the game information output terminal board 312, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. By this processing, a big hit signal will be output with the start of a big game (opening). Although a plurality of signals output from the game information output terminal board 312 are provided, only a predetermined jackpot signal will be described here.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a sets a special state finalized game state confirmation designation command indicating the game state when the special symbol is finalized in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the time saving end flag is on. As described above, the time saving end flag is turned on in step S613-9 of FIG. 39 at the start of fluctuation when the time saving game state is changed to the non-time saving game state. That is, the case where the time saving end flag is turned on here means that the normal game state is changed from the time saving game state to the non-time saving game state at the start of the 50th or 100th fluctuation in the high accuracy sign state due to the time saving. That is the case. That is, here, it is determined that the time saving end flag is ON only when the fluctuation at the time saving time ends. If it is determined that the time saving end flag is on, the process proceeds to step S630-33, and if it is determined that the time saving end flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S630-37.

(Step S630-33)
The main CPU 300a performs a jackpot signal output stop process for stopping the jackpot signal output from the game information output terminal board 312. That is, the jackpot signal is output during a big game or a time saving game state.

(Step S630-35)
The main CPU 300a turns off the time saving end flag.

(Step S630-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, when it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the special symbol stop symbol display processing is ended, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the processing is moved to step S630-39. ..

(Step S630-39)
The main CPU 300a adds 01H to the processing target identification value, and shifts the processing to step S630-3.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the symbol forced stop process (step S631) in the main control board 300.

(Step S631-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special symbol which is being stopped (corresponding) is a small hit symbol. As a result, if it is determined that it is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S631-3, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S631-11.

(Step S631-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value is 00H, that is, whether the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed is the first special symbol display device 160. As a result, if it is determined that the processing target identification value is 00H, the process proceeds to step S631-11, and if it is determined that the processing target identification value is not 00H, the process proceeds to step S631-5.

(Step S631-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special symbol that is being variably displayed (the other) is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S631-11, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S631-7.

(Step S631-7)
The main CPU 300a turns on the interruption flag.

(Step S631-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a variation suspending process for suspending variable display of symbols on the first special symbol display 160, and ends the symbol forced stop process. Here, the remaining time of the fluctuation time and the information concerning the special symbol are temporarily saved in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S631-11)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of forcibly stopping the lost symbol on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in which the symbols are variably displayed, and ends the symbol forced stop process.

By the above process, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160, the lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 162. In addition, when the small hitting design is stopped and displayed on the second special design display 162, the big winning design is finally stopped and displayed on the first special design display 160, and if it is in the variable display, the first special design display. The lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the container 160. On the other hand, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, if the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is finally displayed on the first special symbol display 160 in a variable display, the The variable display on the 1 special symbol display 160 will be temporarily suspended.

FIG. 43 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening preprocessing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-19 or the like 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 preprocessing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors product 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 special winning opening opening designation command for transmitting the opening of the special winning opening (start of the round game) to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“02H” or “06H”), and ends the special winning opening opening preprocessing.

FIG. 44 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening opening/closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number (the number of times the special winning opening is opened/closed during one round game). As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended, and if 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 auditors product operating ram set table, and energizes the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric auditors opening/closing switching counter. The solenoid control data for controlling and the timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energization of the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c or stops energization. The winning opening solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, in step S400-23 and step S400-25, the start or stop of energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is performed. 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. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time for one big winning opening.

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

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

FIG. 45 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening control processing is executed when the special game management phase is “02H” or “06H”.

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether 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 processing is moved to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. The process is moved to -3.

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

(Step S641)
When determining in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. To do.

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

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

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

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“03H” or “07H”).

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening closing designation command indicating that the special winning opening is closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 46 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening closing valid process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing valid process is executed when the special game management phase is "03H", "07H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether 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 valid process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. The processing moves to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times has ended. .. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. If so, the process proceeds to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H". In addition, when the special game management phase is 07H, that is, during the control of the small hit game, since the number of round games of the small hit game is "1", it is always determined to be YES in step S660-3, The process does not move to the relevant step.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H".

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is "08H", that is, whether the small hit game is over. As a result, if it is determined that the special game management phase is "08H", the process proceeds to step S670-11, and if it is determined that the special game management phase is not "08H", the process proceeds to step S670-5. Transfer.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the game state after the major game has ended. Here, the game state, the high-probability number, and the time saving number set in the preliminary area in step S610-29 or step S610-75 are loaded, and the setting of each flag and the counter value are set as the game state after the major role game. Further, here, the variation pattern selection state flag and the number of special variations are set based on the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning and the type of jackpot symbol.

(Step S670-7)
In step S670-5, the main CPU 300a determines whether the normal gaming state has been set to the non-time saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the non-time saving game state is set, the process proceeds to step S670-9, and if it is determined that the non-time saving game state is not set, the process proceeds to step S670-23.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a jackpot signal output stop process for stopping the jackpot signal output from the game information output terminal board 312. In other words, if the most dominant state is set after the big role game, the output of the big hit signal is stopped at the end of the big role game.

(Step S670-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability sign state (high-probability gaming state and time saving gaming state). As a result, if it is determined that the high-accuracy omen state is present, the process proceeds to step S670-13, and if it is determined that the high-accuracy omen state is not established, the process proceeds to step S670-23.

(Step S670-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of special fluctuations is 0. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special variations is 0, the process proceeds to step S670-23, and if it is determined that the number of special variations is not 0, the process proceeds to step S670-15. In addition, here, although it is determined whether or not the time saving game state may be ended by the winning of the special symbol Z1 is determined by the number of special variation, for example, by the variation pattern selection state flag, instead of the number of special variation. Alternatively, the determination may be made based on a combination of the variation pattern selection state flag and the number of special variations, or based on other information such as the number of time reductions.

(Step S670-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the small hit symbol stopped and displayed is the special symbol Z1. As a result, if it is determined that it is the special symbol Z1, the process proceeds to step S670-17, and if it is determined that it is not the special symbol Z1, the process proceeds to step S670-23.

(Step S670-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the time saving state flag in order to change the normal game state to the non-time saving game state. Thereby, in the high probability sign state, if the special symbol Z1 is determined within the range of the number of special fluctuations, the gaming state is changed to the most dominant state at the end of the small hit game.

(Step S670-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a counter reset process of resetting the time saving counter and the special variation counter.

(Step S670-21)
The main CPU 300a performs a jackpot signal output stop process for stopping the jackpot signal output from the game information output terminal board 312. That is, when the special symbol Z1 is won and the most advantageous state is set after the small hit game, the output of the big hit signal is stopped together with the end of the small hit game.

(Step S670-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the major game.

(Step S670-25)
The main CPU 300a sets a count command corresponding to the high-accuracy count, the time reduction count, and the special fluctuation count in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-27)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special winning opening end wait process. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the symbols is restarted.

FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball into the gate 124 or the entry of the game ball into the universal figure working opening 125 is executed stepwise and repeatedly. However, in the main control board 300, each process related to such a normal game is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 48, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling a normal game, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. .. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", The module for executing "ordinary symbol changing process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "ordinary symbol stop symbol display process" is called, normally When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "normal electric auditors prize opening opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" The module for executing the "electrical accessory winning hole opening control processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing "ordinary electric prize winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing "normal electric prize winning portion end wait processing" is called.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating 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 to start the processing.

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

FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining a 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 sphere number counter, and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the ordinary figure holding is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol variation waiting process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not "0", the process is moved to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a performs a block transfer of the universal figure reservation (random number for determining winning) stored in the first to fourth storage sections of the universal figure reservation storage area to a storage section having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the universal figure reservation stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the universal figure hold stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is decremented by "1", and the general symbol reservation decrease designation command is transmitted, which indicates that the ordinary symbol reservation is decremented by "1". Set in buffer.

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

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and in the case of a hit, the ordinary symbol display device 168 is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the ordinary symbol display device 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, the normal symbol stop symbol number is "0". Is determined, in the case of loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

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

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol variation time based on the hit 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)
The main CPU 300a, in the normal symbol display device 168, in order to start the variable display of the normal symbol, executes the process of setting the normal symbol display symbol counter. In this normal symbol display symbol counter, when the counter value is set to, for example, "0", the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to be lighted, and when the counter value is set to "1", the normal symbol is displayed. The lamp 168 is controlled to be turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value will be set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the variable display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a universal figure pending designation command indicating the number of universal figure pending stored in the universal figure pending storage area.

(Step S710-19)
Main CPU300a, the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in the above step S710-7, that is, based on the symbol type (hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol designating command transmission buffer 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. 51 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol changing process is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

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

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

(Step S720-5)
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 is moved to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary symbol display timer is not “0”, Normally the process during symbol change ends.

(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 device 168 is turned off, the counter value is updated to indicate that it is lit, and the counter value that indicates that the normal symbol display device 168 is lit. If it is, the counter value indicating the turn-off is updated, and the normal symbol changing process is ended. As a result, the normal symbol display device 168 is repeatedly turned on and off (flashes) at regular time intervals over the normal symbol variation time.

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

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

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal figure stop designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that the stop display of the normal symbols 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. 52 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 "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0" The processing moves to step S730-3.

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

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the universal figure drawing is a win. As a result, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process is moved to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a hit (is lost), the process is moved 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 processing. As a result, the normal game management process based on the 1-Public figure hold ends, and if the Universal-Purpose hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the normal symbol based on the next hold is performed. Becomes

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening/closing control pattern table and saves the normal game timer as the timer value, which is the time before opening the universal communication.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H", and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the opening/closing control of the first variable start port 120B is started.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining the pre-processing for opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening pre-processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

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

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

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H", and finishes the normal electric prize winning opening opening preprocessing.

FIG. 54 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening/closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the count value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number (the opening/closing number of the movable piece 120b of the first variable start port 120B during one opening/closing control). Determine if there is. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the normal electric auditors product winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Transfer.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the open/close control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching counter, solenoid control data (energization control data or energization data) for energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c. (Stop control data) and timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time (universal closing effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 120c, or stops the energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 120c. The object solenoid energization control processing is executed. By the execution of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control processing, the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c is controlled in steps S400-23 and S400-25.

(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. The timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the first variable start port 120B once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 120c has been started, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 120c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization is started, the process proceeds to step S741-11, and if it is determined that the energization is not started, the normal electric prize winning part opening/closing switching process is ended.

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

FIG. 55 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is executed when the normal game management phase is "04H".

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

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

(Step S741)
When it is determined in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal electric auditors product open/close switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product open/close switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. To do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the ordinary electric prize winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the first variable starting port 120B is being controlled to be opened and closed once. It is determined whether the same number of game balls as the maximum possible winning number of No. have been entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control process is ended, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal electric accessory closing process necessary to close the first variable start port 120B by stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c. As a result, the first variable start port 120B is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal electric 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 auditors product winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 56 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric accessory winning port closing valid processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning part closing effective processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric auditors product winning opening closing valid process is ended, 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 wait time for ending the ordinary electric power 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 prize winning part closing valid processing.

FIG. 57 is a flow chart for explaining a normal electric accessory winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening end weight process is executed when the normal 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 prize winning opening end weight process is ended, 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 normal game management phase to "00H", and ends the normal electric auditors prize winning port end weight process. As a result, when the universal figure hold is stored, the variable display of the ordinary symbols is restarted.

FIG. 58 is a time chart for explaining the end timing of the time saving game state and the output timing of the jackpot signal. For example, in the normal state, the special game state is set to the low-probability game state, and the normal game state is set to the non-time saving game state. In this state, as shown in (a) in the figure, it is assumed that the variable display of the symbols is performed on the first special symbol display device 160 based on the special 1 hold which is the target of the actual variation. At this time, it is assumed that the result of the large role lottery is a big hit, and one of the special symbols C to E is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160.

In this case, when the settling time (stop display time) shown in (b) in the figure has elapsed, the first special winning opening 126 is controlled to be opened and closed, and a major role game is executed ((c) in the figure). At this time, the output of the big hit signal is started (ON) along with the start of the big role game ((d) in the figure). After that, at the end of the major role game, the special game state is set to the high-probability game state ((e) in the figure), and the normal game state is set to the time saving game state ((f) in the figure). That is, the gaming state after the major role playing game becomes a high-precision sign state. Since the gaming state after the major role playing game is set to the time saving gaming state, the jackpot signal remains output from the start of the major role playing game.

Further, in the high-precise sign state, as shown in (g) in the figure, based on the special 1 hold that is the actual change target, the variable display of the symbols is performed on the first special symbol display 160, and the first special symbol is displayed. It is assumed that the special symbol B is stopped and displayed on the display 160. Then, when the settling time (stop display time) shown in (h) in the figure has elapsed, the first special winning opening 126 is controlled to be opened and closed, and a major game is executed ((i) in the figure). During the big role game, the special game state is set to the low-probability game state ((j) in the figure), and the normal game state is set to the non-time saving game state ((k) in the figure). Since the gaming state before the start of the major role game is the time saving gaming state, the jackpot signal is still output.

At the end of the major role game, the special game state is set to the high-probability game state ((m) in the figure), and the normal game state is set to the non-time saving game state. That is, the gaming state after the major role playing game is the most dominant state. At this time, the output of the jackpot signal is stopped (OFF) along with the end of the big role game ((n) in the figure).

Further, in the most dominant state, as shown in (o) in the figure, the variable display of the symbols is performed on the second special symbol display device 162 based on the special 2 hold which is the target of the actual variation, and the second special symbol display It is assumed that the special symbols H and I are stopped and displayed on the container 162. Then, when the fixed time (stop display time) shown in (p) in the figure has elapsed, the first special winning opening 126 is controlled to be opened and closed, and a major game is executed ((q) in the figure). Incidentally, during the big role game, the special game state is set to the low-probability game state and the normal game state is set to the non-time saving game state, as described above. Further, since the gaming state before the start of the big role game is the non-time saving game state, as shown in (r) in the figure, the output of the big hit signal is started with the start of the big role game.

The gaming state after the end of this major role game is again a high-precision sign state, but in this high-precision sign state, it is assumed that a variable number of symbols are variably displayed ((s) in the figure). The specified number of times when the special symbol H is determined and set in the high-precision sign state is 50 times, and the specified number of times when the special symbol I is determined and set in the high-precision sign state is 100 times. At the start of the variable display of symbols for the specified number of times, the normal gaming state is changed from the time saving gaming state to the non-time saving gaming state ((t) in the figure), whereby the gaming state becomes the most dominant state.

Here, since the big hit signal is supposed to be output during the big role game and the time saving game state, the output should be stopped at the start of the variable display of the symbol for the specified number of times. However, the fluctuation display of the symbol for the specified number of times is only performed under the time-saving game state, and if the output of the jackpot signal is stopped during the fluctuation display of this symbol, the fluctuation is There is a risk of giving a feeling of distrust or discomfort as if the game was played in a non-time saving game state.

In the present embodiment, the variable display of the symbol for the specified number of times is finished, and when the settling time ((u) in the drawing) has elapsed, the output of the jackpot signal is stopped ((v) in the drawing). As a result, the output situation of the jackpot signal and the substantial progress situation of the game are matched, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player feels distrust or discomfort.

Further, for example, in the high-precise omen state, as shown in (w) in the figure, the variable display of the symbol is performed on the first special symbol display device 160, and the first special symbol display device 160, the specific small hit symbol It is assumed that the special symbol Z1 which is is stopped and displayed. Then, when the fixed time (stop display time) shown in (x) in the figure has elapsed, the second special winning opening 128 is controlled to be opened and closed and the small hit game is executed ((y) in the figure).

In addition, during the small hit game, there is no change to the special game state and the normal game state. Therefore, in this case, even during the small hitting game, the special gaming state is maintained at the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is maintained at the time saving gaming state.

However, as described above, the winning of the special symbol Z1 within 100 times in the high probability sign state is set as the ending condition of the time saving game state. Therefore, at the end of the small hit game, the normal game state is changed to the non-time saving game state as shown in (z) in the figure, and at the same time, the output of the big hit signal is stopped.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the non-time saving game state (non-specific state) in which the entry of the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B provided in the game area 116 is relatively disadvantageous, and A time saving game state (specific state) in which the entry of the game ball into the first variable starting opening 120B is more advantageous than a non time saving game state (non-specific state) is provided. Then, a plurality of conditions including the first condition and the second condition are set as conditions for switching from the time saving game state to the non-time saving game state. In the above-described embodiment, as the first condition, it is set that the number of fluctuations reaches the specified number of times, and as the second condition, it is set that the special symbol Z1 is won. That is, due to the establishment of the preset first condition or the second condition different from the first condition in the time saving game state (specific state), the time saving game state (specific state) is changed to the non-time saving game state (non Switch to a specific state).

In this embodiment, the timing of switching to the non-time saving game state (non-specific state) due to the first condition is the timing of switching to the non-time saving game state (non-specific state) due to the second condition. different. Specifically, when the number of fluctuations reaches a specified number, the normal game state is switched to the non-time saving game state at the start of the variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display 160. On the other hand, when the special symbol Z1 is won, the normal game state is switched to the non-time saving game state at the end of the small hit game.

Although a detailed description is omitted, when a small hit is won in the highly accurate sign state, an effect that indicates whether or not to shift to the most dominant state is executed with a predetermined probability. In this effect, for example, after a common battle effect in which characters face each other is executed, a victory effect or a defeat effect is executed. At this time, the winning effect is executed when the special symbol Z1 is won, and the defeat effect is executed when the special symbol Z2 or Z3 is won. That is, the winning effect is an effect that notifies the shift to the most dominant state, and the defeat effect is an effect that notifies that the most dominant state is not shifted.

If, in the case of winning the special symbol Z1, the normal game state is switched to the non-time saving game state at the start of variable display of the symbol, the opening/closing mode of the second starting opening 122 allows the player to change the game state first. there's a possibility that. In this way, when the tipping occurs, the effect of the effect is reduced and the interest of the game is reduced.

In this regard, in the present embodiment, the timing of switching to the non-time saving game state (non-specific state) due to the first condition and the timing of switching to the non-time saving game state (non-specific state) due to the second condition. By making the and different from each other, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of tipping more than in the case where the switching timing is uniformly set, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the output state of the jackpot signal (external signal) is changed in response to the switching from the time saving game state (specific state) to the non-time saving game state (non-specific state). At this time, the change timing of the output state of the jackpot signal (external signal) with respect to the timing of switching to the non-time saving game state (non-specific state) due to the first condition is the non-time saving game state (non-time due to the second condition. It is different from the change timing of the output state of the jackpot signal (external signal) with respect to the timing of switching to the specific state.

Specifically, switching to a non-time saving game state (non-specific state) is performed at the start of variation (variation process) of a specified number of times in a time-saving game state (specific state) and at the end of a small hit game. .. On the other hand, the output state of the big hit signal (external signal) is changed at the end of the specified number of times of fluctuation (variation processing) in the time saving game state (specific state) and at the end of the small hit game. That is, when switching to the non-time saving game state (non-specific state) due to the first condition, the switching timing of the gaming state and the output timing of the jackpot signal are different. On the other hand, when switching to the non-time saving game state (non-specific state) due to the second condition, the timing of switching the game state and the output timing of the jackpot signal match. In this way, by changing the timing of changing the output state of the jackpot signal, the flashing is further suppressed, and the distrust and discomfort given to the player can be reduced.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various alterations or modifications can be conceived within the scope of the claims, and it should be understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. To be done.

For example, the playability of the above embodiment is only an example. In the above embodiment, the variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display 160 and the variable display of the symbols on the second special symbol display 162 can be executed concurrently in parallel. However, for example, the variable display of the symbols on the second special symbol display 162 is preferentially executed over the variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display 160, or the variable display of the symbols is executed in the order in which the hold is stored. You may do it.

Further, the types of special symbols, the determination probabilities, the transition of the game state, and the board surface configuration of the game board 108 and the like in the above embodiment are merely examples. In any case, the present invention is a non-specific state in which the entry of the game ball into the starting area provided in the game area 116 is relatively disadvantageous, and the entry of the game ball into the starting area is more than that in the non-specific state. It is sufficient if an advantageous specific state is provided.

Further, the first condition and the second condition in the above embodiment are merely examples, and the condition for switching the specific state to the non-specific state can be appropriately designed.

Further, the timing of switching from the specific state to the non-specific state in the above embodiment is merely an example. For example, in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the time saving game state is changed to the non-time saving game state at the start of variation of the specified number of times and at the end of the small hitting game. However, for example, at a predetermined timing during fluctuation, when a special symbol is stopped, when the settling time has elapsed, at the start of a small hit game, or at a predetermined timing during a small hit game, it is changed to a non-time saving game state. Good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the big hit signal is output during the big role game and the time saving game state, and the output of the big hit signal is stopped in other states. However, conversely, the output of the jackpot signal may be stopped during the big role game and the time saving game state, and the jackpot signal may be output in other states.

Alternatively, the jackpot signal may be output only once at the start of the big role game or at the start of the time saving game state, and the jackpot signal may be output again at the end of the large role game or at the end of the time saving game state. .. Even in this case, the progress state of the game can be grasped by the jackpot signal.

Note that, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 39 and 47 corresponds to the state changing unit of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S610-15 in FIG. 35 corresponds to the symbol determination unit of the present invention.
Further, the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 in the above embodiment correspond to the display device of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIGS. 40 and 41 corresponds to the variation processing unit of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIGS. 43 to 46 corresponds to the winning game execution unit of the present invention.

100 gaming machine 116 gaming area 120A first fixed starting opening (starting area)
120B 1st variable starting port (starting region)
122 Second starting port (starting area)
126 1st prize winning opening 128 2nd prize winning opening 160 1st special design indicator 162 2nd special design indicator 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM

Claims (2)

A non-specific state in which the entry of the game ball into the starting area provided in the game area is relatively disadvantageous, and a particular state in which the entry of the game ball into the starting area is more advantageous than the non-specific state is provided. A gaming machine,
A preset first condition in the specific state, or a state change unit for switching from the specific state to the non-specific state due to the establishment of a second condition different from the first condition,
A game machine characterized in that a timing of switching to the non-specific state due to the first condition is different from a timing of switching to the non-specific state due to the second condition. A symbol determination unit that determines a stop symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the starting area,
When the stop symbol is determined, a variation processing unit that performs a variation process to stop and display the stop symbol after variably displaying the symbol on the display device,
When a predetermined stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the display device, a winning game execution unit that executes a winning game by controlling opening and closing of a special winning opening provided in the game area,
Equipped with
The state change unit,
At least, the game machine according to claim 1, wherein switching to the non-specific state is performed with the start of the variation process of a specific number of times in the specific state and the end of the winning game.

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