JP2020120934A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by suppressing a decrease in a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine executes a big role game composed of plural number of times of round games in which a first large winning hole or a second large winning hole is opened, executes a first performance (winning performance) on the basis of entry of game balls into the first large winning hole or the second large winning hole during a round game, executes a second performance (sum performance) on the basis of completion of a round game, executes the second performance (sum performance) in preference to the first performance (winning performance) when game balls enter the first large winning hole or the second large winning hole during execution of the second performance (sum performance).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 51

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a major game is executed.

Conventionally, the holding information is stored in the storage unit on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting opening, and when the starting condition is satisfied, the holding information stored in the storage unit is read out and a major role lottery is performed. A gaming machine is known in which, when a big hit is won by a big role lottery, a big role game in which a big winning hole is opened can be executed. In such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, various major role effects are executed during a major role game.

JP, 2013-158555, A JP, 2010-75435, A

However, when a plurality of effects are simultaneously executed during a major role game, execution of one effect is unintentionally obstructed, the effect contents are difficult to convey to the player, and the effect effect may be reduced.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a reduction in effect of production.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming machine of the present invention is provided in a game area, a winning opening including a big winning opening through which a game ball can enter, and a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening is opened. A large role game executing means configured to execute a large role game and a first effect based on a game ball entering a winning opening during the round game, and a second effect based on the end of the round game. And a production execution means for executing production, wherein the production execution means, when a game ball enters the winning opening during execution of the second production, the second production rather than the first production Execute with priority.

In addition, the effect execution unit includes an effect image control unit that displays an effect image on the image display unit so that the effect image set in the upper layer is displayed in front of the effect image set in the lower layer. During execution of the second effect, the first effect started to be executed in the layer lower than the layer in which the second effect is executed may be continuously executable after the execution of the second effect is completed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the effect of presentation.

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 block diagram of a game machine. 3 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU. It is a figure explaining a low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the high accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the special electric auditors product operation ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of a major role game. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number judgment 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 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. 6 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 setting related processing in a 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 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 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 process in the 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 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 explaining the normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a 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 flow chart explaining the normal electric prize winning opening 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 the figure which explains one example of the winning a prize production and the total production which are executed during the big part game. It is a figure explaining a layer It is a diagram illustrating a winning effect buffer and a combined effect buffer. It is a flow chart which shows sub CPU initialization processing in a sub control board. It is a flow chart which shows sub timer interruption processing in a sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening designation command reception processing in the sub-control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening winning a prize designation command reception processing in the sub-control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening closing designation command reception processing in the sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining the time schedule management processing in a sub-control board.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the 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 a gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a 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 The front frame 106 is attached to the middle frame 104 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism.

Similar 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 at 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 to perform a firing operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not illustrated. A game ball is fired by the firing mechanism. The game ball thus launched 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 a game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and windmills, and flow down and roll in irregular directions.

The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b that make the degree of entry of the game balls different from each other according to the firing strength of the firing mechanism. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player who faces the gaming machine 100, and the second game area 116b is viewed from the player who faces 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.

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

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 various game benefits such as whether or not to execute a major role game advantageous to the player and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is. Therefore, when the 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

The 1st starting opening 120 is the lower part of the game area 116, and only the game ball flowing down the 1st game area 116a can enter, or the game ball which entered the 1st game area 116a is better. , Is located at a position easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the second game area 116b.

Also, the second starting opening 122 is located in the second game area 116b, and only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter, or the game that has entered the second game area 116b. The ball is arranged at a position easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 116a. This 2nd starting opening 122 is comprised by the variable starting opening (starting variable winning device) which has the movable piece 122b, and the easiness of the game ball to enter into the 2nd starting opening 122 is made variable. Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 122b is in a closed state, it is impossible for a game ball to enter the second starting port 122 or It has become difficult.

On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the second game area 116b, it is determined whether or not to execute the auxiliary game in which the second starting opening 122 is opened, and the execution of the auxiliary game is determined. Secondly, an auxiliary game in which the opening/closing of the second starting opening 122 is controlled is executed. More specifically, on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, a lottery for a normal symbol described later is performed, and if the lottery is won, the movable piece 122b is controlled to the open state for a predetermined time. Thus, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 122.

Further, at the bottom of the game area 116, a first special winning opening 126 and a second special winning opening 128 are provided. The first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are arranged at positions where at least game balls flowing down the second gaming area 116b can enter. 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. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned major role game is executed, the opening/closing door 126b is opened, the opening/closing door 126b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 126. When a game ball enters the first big winning opening 126, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

In addition, the opening and closing door 128b is provided to the second special winning opening 128 so as to be openable and closable, and normally the opening and closing door 128b closes the second special winning opening 128, and a game ball to the second special winning opening 128. It is impossible to enter. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned major role game is executed, the opening/closing door 128b is opened, the opening/closing door 128b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 128. When a game ball enters the second big winning opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 are collectively referred to simply as the big winning opening.

At the bottom of the game area 116, none of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first big winning opening 126, the second big winning opening 128. A discharge port 130 for discharging the game ball from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 is provided.

Then, the gaming machine 100 is controlled as an effect display device 200 including a liquid crystal display device, an effect accessory device 202 including a movable device, and various lighting modes and emission colors as an effect device that performs an effect while a game is in progress. An effect lighting device 204 including a lamp, a sound output device 206 including a speaker, and an effect button 208 for accepting a player's operation are provided.

The effect display device 200 is provided with a main effect display section 200a and a sub effect display section 201a which are image display sections for displaying images. The main effect display unit 200a is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board 108 so as to be visible from the front side of the game machine 100. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed on the main effect display section 200a, and the player is informed of the major lottery result according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 210a, 210b, 210c. The production will be executed. The sub effect display unit 201a is provided above the main effect display unit 200a, and an auxiliary effect image is displayed during the variable effect.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the main effect display unit 200a and is normally evacuated to the back side of the game board 108, but during the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc., It moves to the front of the main effect display unit 200a to give a player a sense of 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 according to the image displayed on the main 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 variously faces the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. Output audio.

The effect button 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 button 208 is activated in accordance with the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, etc. When the player's operation 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 a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 and a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper plate 132 is filled with game balls, the game ball is It will be guided to the lower plate 134. Further, a ball removal hole (not shown) for discharging the game balls 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). However, 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 balls 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.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 3 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 a program stored in the main ROM 300b and performs arithmetic processing based on the input signal from each detection switch or timer, and 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.

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

The main control board 300 has a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120. Detection switch 120s, second starting opening detection switch 122s that detects that the game ball has entered the second starting opening 122, gate detection switch 124s that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, and first big winning opening A first special winning opening detection switch 126s for detecting that a game ball has entered 126, a second special winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered the second special winning opening 128, and a game area 116. Out ball detection switches 130s for detecting the game balls discharged from are connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

In addition, a confluence passage is provided on the back surface of the game board 108, and the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first big winning opening 126, and the second big winning opening 128, respectively. The sphered game sphere and the game sphere led from the outlet 130 to the back side are merged in the merging passage to be guided to the facility of the game hall. The out ball detection switch 130s is provided in the confluence passage, and all the game balls discharged from the game area 116, in other words, all the game balls emitted to the game area 116 are output by the out ball detection switch 130s. To be detected.

Further, on the main control board 300, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 and a first special winning opening solenoid that operates the opening/closing door 126b that opens and closes the first special winning opening 126. 126c and a second special winning opening solenoid 128c that operates an opening/closing door 128b that opens and closes the second special winning opening 128 are connected, and the second start opening 122 and the first special winning opening are controlled by the main control board 300. The opening/closing control of the 126 and the second special 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, the 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, in the gaming machine 100, there is a possibility of abnormality or fraud, such as a radio wave detection sensor that detects radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor that detects magnetism, a door opening sensor that detects an open state of the middle frame 104 or the front frame 106, and the like. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 for detecting the above are provided, and an abnormality detection signal is input from each abnormality detection sensor 174 to the main control board 300.

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, any 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.

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, 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 shooting 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 to pay a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls paid out 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 a full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage that guides the game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower plate 134, and every time the game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is supposed to be entered.

Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134 and from the plate full 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, after the plate full tank command is transmitted, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted, 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.

Further, a launch control circuit 320 is connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The firing control circuit 320 permits the firing when it receives the firing control data from the payout control board 310. The firing control circuit 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 for detecting a touch on the operation handle 112 by a player and an operation volume 112a for detecting an operation angle of the operation handle 112. Has been done. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the firing control circuit 320 controls the firing solenoid 112c provided in the 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, a sub RAM 330c, and an RTC 330d, and is connected to the main control board 300 so that the main control board 300 can communicate with the sub control board 330 in one direction. ing. The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and controls execution of 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, the sub control board 330 performs image display control for displaying an image on the main effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a. A large number of various image data displayed on the main effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a are stored in the sub ROM 330b, and the sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b to a VRAM (not shown) to perform main processing. The image display of the effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a is controlled.

In addition, the sub-control board 330 moves the effect accessory device 202 and controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 204, and also performs audio output control for outputting audio from the audio output device 206. Furthermore, when an operation detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 208s that detects that the effect button 208 is pressed, a predetermined effect is executed.

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. Further, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply including a capacitor. The RTC 330d provided on the sub-control board 330 receives power from the backup power supply and measures the current time.

FIG. 4 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU 300a. In FIG. 4, the address is shown in hexadecimal notation, and “H” means hexadecimal notation. As shown in FIG. 4, 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 test specified by the gaming machine rules 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.

In addition to the used area and the unused area, the memory area of the main ROM 300b also includes an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH) in which arbitrary data such as a program title and version is 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 use area (F000H to F1FFH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of the game is being executed, and an area other than the use area. There is provided a non-use area (F210H to F228H) which is temporarily used when the program for the processing for performing the predetermined 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) for temporarily saving data during execution of a program for control is provided. 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 when 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), and stack areas (F220H to F228H) for temporarily saving data when these programs are being 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. Is provided separately from the non-use area used for executing the.

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 the 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 controlling display 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, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and the low-probability gaming state is the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. Alternatively, the game progresses in any of the gaming states in which any one of the high-probability gaming states and the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is combined.

Although the details of each gaming state will be described later, the low-probability gaming state is set to have a low probability of acquiring the right to execute a major game in which the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are opened. A high-probability game state is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game is set to be high.

Further, the non-time saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in an open state and the game ball is unlikely to enter the second starting opening 122, and the time saving game state is more than the non time saving game state. Also, the movable piece 122b is easily opened, and the game ball is easily inserted into the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability game state and a non-time saving game state, and this game state is referred to as a normal game state in this embodiment.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot a game ball to 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 the big hit is won, the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are opened, and the game balls enter the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128. A possible leading role game is executed. Further, in the game state after the completion of the major role game, one of the above-mentioned game states is set. In the following, the major role lottery method will be described.

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, reach group determining random number, reach) The mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the special 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 port 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 port 122, The two reservations are sequentially stored from the first storage section of the second special figure reservation storage area.

For example, when a 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, the first storage The special 1 hold is stored in the department. 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. Also, when a game ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view suspension storage area in the same manner as above. The special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number).

However, the number of special 1 reserves (X1) and the number of special 2 reserves (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure pending storage area and the second special figure pending 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 opening 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the game to the second starting opening 122 concerned. A special 2 hold is not newly stored by entering a ball.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a low-accuracy-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 obtained from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when starting the jackpot lottery, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when performing the jackpot determination, by the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the jackpot determination random number obtained An important role lottery will be held.

In the low-probability game state, when the large role lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold is started, the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. 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 game state and when the setting value is set to 1 (registration setting value=1), refer to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. Is done. According to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10218, the jackpot is determined, and when the jackpot determination random numbers are other jackpot determination random numbers, a loss is determined. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/300.6.

When the setting value is set to 2 in the low-probability game state (registration setting value=2), the large-probability lottery is performed by referring to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 5B. Is done. According to this low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10225, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/291.2.

In the low-probability game state and 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-probability-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 it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/282.4.

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-probability-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 it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/274.2.

In the low-probability gaming state, 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-probability-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, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/266.4.

In the low-probability game state and 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 it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/259.0.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table. In the high-probability game state, when starting the large role lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the high-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table is referenced. 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 is set to 1 (registration 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 it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a hit. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/105.7.

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. 6 (b) ~ (f) An important role lottery is performed with reference to the determined random number determination tables b to f. According to these highly accurate 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, the jackpot probabilities in the case of the set values=2 to 6 are about 1/10.22.4 to 1/91.0, respectively.

As described above, the large 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.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table. When the 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 role 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 due to the special 1 hold, the special random symbol determination table a for special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 7A. Further, when the "big hit" is won due to the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 7(c), the special random symbol determination table a for special 2 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 a special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

According to the special per hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7(a), and the special per hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7(b), according to the value of the obtained hit symbol random number, As shown, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined.

On the other hand, when the result of lottery is “Loss”, when the lottery result is derived by the special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery. Further, when the result of lottery is “miss”, when the result of lottery is derived by the special 2 hold, the special symbol Y is determined as the lose symbol without performing the lottery.

In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the winning combination lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the winning combination lottery result is “miss”. In addition, here, it is assumed that the same jackpot pattern is determined in each of the special 1 per symbol random number determination table and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table. However, different jackpot symbols may be determined in both tables, and the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) may be determined with reference to one hit symbol random number determination table regardless of the holding type. ..

In addition, here, the selection ratio of the jackpot symbol is common to all the set values, but the selection ratio of the jackpot symbol may be different for each set value.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a preset table is selected in accordance with the holding type, the number of holdings, the gaming state, the variation state associated with the gaming state, and the like. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10006. As described above, when the major role lottery result is derived, the process of determining the variation effect pattern for notifying the major role lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the result of lottery is “miss”, the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table when determining the variation effect pattern. The variable state defines which table is used to determine the variable effect pattern, and is a concept set separately from the gaming state.

For example, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state, when the result of the “lottery” major role lottery result is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of special 1 reserves held when performing the major role lottery ( Hereinafter, if the number of “reserved numbers” is 0, as shown in FIG. 8A, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected. Similarly, when the large game lottery result of “miss” is derived based on the special 1 hold when the normal game state is set, if the number of holdings when performing the large game lottery is 1 to 2 As shown in FIG. 8B, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected, and when the number of reservations is 3, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected as shown in FIG. 8C. To be done. In addition, in FIG. 8, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

Here, in the non-time saving game state, the reach group determination random number determination table that is referred to when the “Loss” major role lottery result is derived based on the special 1 hold is described, but in the main ROM 300b, In addition, a large number of reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

It should be noted that when the big winning lottery result is “big hit”, the group type is not decided when the variation effect pattern is decided. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the winning combination lottery result is “miss”, and is not referred to when the winning combination lottery result is “big hit”.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table, when the big win lottery result is "miss", the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss, and the big win selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit" It is roughly divided into a reach mode determination random number determination table. In addition, the reach time determination random number determination table at the time of losing is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit is provided for each holding type.

Further, each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each game state and each type of symbol. Here, FIG. 9A shows an example of the reach time determination random number determination table for the group x lost time referred to in the predetermined game state and the symbol type, and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for the special 1 jackpot. It shows in FIG.9(b), and an example of the special mode big hit time reach mode determination random number determination table is shown in FIG.9(c).

When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-250. Then, when the result of the large role lottery is “miss”, as shown in FIG. 9A, the reach time determination random number at the time of loss corresponding to the group type determined by the lottery of the group type described above. The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected random reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number. In addition, when the result of the above-mentioned big winning lottery is “big hit”, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a variation pattern random number determination table, which will be described later, together with the variation mode number, and the variation pattern is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined. A random number determination table is determined. In addition, in FIG. 9, the table x described in the column of the fluctuation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, “H” is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but ◯H in FIGS. 9 to 11 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number.

As described above, when the major role lottery result is “miss”, the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type and game state, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach time determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of loss shown in FIG. 9A.

On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol (type of special symbol), the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning, etc. By referring to the table, the reach mode determination random number is used to determine the change mode number and change pattern random number determination table.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of fluctuation pattern random number judgment tables are provided for each table number.

When a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, based on the fluctuation pattern random number determination table determined at the same time as the fluctuation mode number and the acquired fluctuation pattern random number, the fluctuation pattern number is determined as illustrated.

In this way, when the major role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the major role lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number specify the fluctuation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the fluctuation effect are associated with each of them.

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

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

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

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a special electric auditors product operating ram set table. This special electric auditors product operating ram set table is stored with various data for controlling a large role game, and during the major role playing game, the special electric auditors operating ram set table is referred to as the first large size. The energization of the winning opening solenoid 126c and the second big winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled. Actually, a plurality of special electric auditors working ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and a corresponding table is set at the start of the jackpot game according to the determined jackpot symbol type. , Here, for convenience of description, one table shows the control data of all the jackpot symbols.

When the special symbols A, B, and C that are jackpots are determined, as shown in FIG. 12, the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 are referred to with reference to the special electric auditors product operating ram set table. An opening/closing process for controlling opening/closing in a predetermined opening/closing pattern is executed. In the big role game, the special winning openings (first special winning opening 126, second special winning opening 128) provided in the game area 116 are opened, and a prescribed number of game balls enter the opening big winning opening. Alternatively, the round game in which the special winning opening is closed when the total opening time of the special winning opening reaches a preset maximum opening time is repeatedly executed a plurality of times with an interval time.

According to this special electric auditors product operation ram set table, opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), special electric auditors product maximum number of operations (round game executed during one large role game) Number of times), open special winning opening (first big winning opening 126 and second big winning opening 128 opened in each round game), special electric auditors opening/closing switching number (first big winning opening 126 during one round playing) And the number of times of opening the second special winning opening 128) and the solenoid energization time (of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c for each opening number of the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128). Energization time, that is, opening time of the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 once, a prescribed number (to the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 in one round game) Maximum winning number), special winning opening closing effective time (closing time of the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 between round games, that is, interval time between rounds), ending time (last round playing is The waiting time from the end until the normal special game is restarted) is stored in advance as control data for a major game for each type of jackpot symbol as shown in the figure.

In this embodiment, when the special symbols A and B, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, a large character game composed of eight round games is executed, and when the special symbol C is determined, A major game consisting of 16 round games is executed.

In addition, in all the large role games, the first big winning opening 126 is opened in the odd-numbered round game, and a prescribed number (10) of game balls enter the first big winning opening 126, or The round game ends when a predetermined time (here, 29.0 seconds) elapses after the special winning opening 126 is opened.

Further, in all the large role games, the second special winning opening 128 is opened in the even-numbered round game, and a prescribed number (10) of game balls enter the second special winning opening 128, or The round game ends when a predetermined time (here, 29.0 seconds) elapses after the special winning opening 128 is opened.

In the present embodiment, when the player continues to perform the shooting operation on the operation handle 112, the game balls are shot in the game area 116 at intervals of 0.6 seconds, so that the game is surely performed in all round games. It is possible to enter a specified number of game balls into the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128.

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 the major role game is executed, the gaming state after the major role game is set is set according to the type of the special symbol determined at the time of jackpot winning.

According to this gaming state setting table, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, it is set to the low-probability gaming state after the end of the big winning game. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbols are the special symbols B and C, the high-probability game state is set after completion of the large-role game, and the number of times the high-probability game state is continued (hereinafter, referred to as "high-probability number") is It is set to 10,000 times. This means that the high-probability game state continues until the large-lot lottery result is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability game state of 1, and when the jackpot is won before the above-mentioned continuation number is reached, the high-accuracy number is set again. Will be performed. Therefore, when the high-probability game state is set after the major role game is finished, if the lottery result of the loss is derived 10,000 times without derivation of the jackpot lottery result in the high-probability game state, the low-probability game is obtained. The game state will be changed to the state.

After the end of the major game, the time saving game state is set and the number of times the time saving game state is continued (hereinafter referred to as "time saving number") is set. At this time, if the big hit symbol is the special symbol A, the number of time saving is set to 100 times, and if the special symbol B, C, the number of time saving is set to 10,000 times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the big winning lottery result is confirmed 100 times or 10000 times. However, the number of times saved is the maximum number of continuations in the time saving game state of 1, and when the jackpot is won before reaching the number of times continued, the number of times saved is set again. It will be.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, the determination process of the ordinary symbol associated with whether to control the energization of the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 (hereinafter referred to as "general diagram lottery"). ) Is done.

As will be described later in detail, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the universal figure holding storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as an upper limit. In other words, 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 in a state where the hit determination random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the universal figure reservation storage area, the hit determination random number is stored based on the passage of the game ball. There is no such thing. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the universal figure pending storage area after the game ball has passed through the gate 124 is referred to as universal figure pending.

When starting the universal figure lottery in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 14(a), the per-determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to. According to this non-time saving game 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 second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is closed. Maintained.

Further, when starting the universal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 14(b), 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 design is determined as the type of design. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 15(a) is a diagram illustrating a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 15(b) is a diagram illustrating an 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 variation is set when the gaming state is set to the time saving game state. The time is set to 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display device 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 ordinary symbol lottery and the ordinary symbol indicator 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is an opening/closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 15(b). Energization is controlled with reference to the table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c according to the gaming state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows the control data corresponding to each gaming state.

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 15B, the opening/closing control of the second starting port 122 is performed with reference to the opening/closing control pattern table. According to this opening/closing control pattern table, the time before opening the normal electric power (the waiting time until the opening of the second starting port 122 is started), the maximum number of times the normal electric accessory is opened/closed (the number of times the second starting port 122 is opened) , Solenoid energization time (ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c energization time for each number of times of opening of the second starting port 122, that is, one opening time of the second starting port 122), specified number (total number of second starting ports 122) The maximum number of prizes that can be won in the second starting opening 122 during opening, the normal electric closing effective time (closing time between each opening of the second starting opening 122, that is, a rest time), normal electric effective state time (second starting) Waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), wait time to end the normal electric power (waiting time after the normal electric power valid state time elapses until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is restarted) is the second starting opening. As the control data 122, it is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each gaming state.

In this way, the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state are respectively associated with the opening/closing control conditions for opening and closing the second starting opening 122 as the game progress condition, and in the time saving game state, the non time saving It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than in the game state. In other words, in the time saving game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 124, the general drawing lottery is made one after another and the second starting opening 122 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game balls. It becomes possible to carry out a major role lottery while reducing the number.

The opening/closing condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements, that is, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol, the time for displaying the variation of the ordinary symbol, and the opening time of the second starting port 122. Then, in the present embodiment, in these two elements, by setting the time saving game state more favorably than the non-time saving game state, the time saving game state is more likely to be the second start than the non-time saving game state. It is set so that the game ball can easily enter the mouth 122. However, for one or three of the above three elements, the time saving game state may be set to be more advantageous than the non-time saving game state. In any case, the time saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time saving game state with respect to at least one element, so that the time saving game state is generally second time than the non-time saving game state. It suffices that the game ball easily enters 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving game state, the first condition is more than The movable piece 122b may be controlled to be opened and closed according to the second condition in which the movable piece 122b is easily opened.

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

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a gaming machine state flag. In the main control board 300, it is managed by the gaming machine state flag whether or not the game can be progressed. 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=002H 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. The flag value of the gaming machine status flag = 03H indicates a setting abnormal state. When the gaming machine status flag is 03H, the registered setting 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 status flag is set to one of the flag values, and the processing according to the gaming machine status flag is performed.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
17 is a first flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process in the main control board 300, and FIG. 18 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 the 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 failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, the power failure detection circuit outputs a power failure 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 the 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, when it is determined that the backup flag and the checksum are normal, the process proceeds to step S100-15, and when it is determined that one or both of them 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 setting value and the gaming machine state flag in the start address of the clear target of 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 gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-11 has a flag value of 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 any 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 head address set in step S100-15 in the main RAM 300c, and moves 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 not to be 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 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 state 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 executes 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 cycle of the timer interrupt.

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

(Step S100-61)
The main CPU 300a updates the winning symbol random number initial value update random number. The winning symbol random number initial value update random number is for determining the initial value and the ending value of the winning symbol random number. In other words, by the hit symbol random number update process described later, the hit symbol random number makes one round 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. 19 is a flowchart for explaining 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 for 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 for 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 the number command setting process of setting the 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 of 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, when it is determined that the special symbol variation waiting state is set, the process is moved to step S110-21, and when 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 ends the sub-command group set processing.

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. 20 is a flowchart for explaining 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, the main CPU 300a 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 a predetermined power-off detection signal detection count to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power-off occurrence monitoring time.

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

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether 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. 21 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 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold display 164, the second special symbol hold 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-handed 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 acquiring 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 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 the setting-related processing, and moves the processing 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 when the timer counter processing becomes 0, the decrement is stopped.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for winning symbol 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, Update the initial value for random numbers for 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)
Whether the main CPU 300a receives a signal from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the first big winning opening detection switch 126s, or the second big winning opening detection switch 128s. A switch management process for making a determination is executed. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes a special game management process for controlling the progress of the special game. The details of 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 making various error determinations and settings according to the error determination results.

(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 result is applicable. 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-handed 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 122c, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c, the second special winning opening solenoid 128c, and the movable member driving solenoid 142c, and stores them in the output port buffer. Execute image composition processing.

(Step S400-33)
The main CPU 300a executes a port output process 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 processing for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S400-37)
The main CPU 300a uses a non-use area of the main RAM 300c to perform processing for calculating the 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. 22 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 setting value stored in the setting 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 a setting-related end designation command indicating the end of the setting-related processing in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110)
The main CPU 300a executes the sub-command group set processing 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 normally when the power is turned on. In the process (FIG. 17), 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag. After that, the timer interruption process is executed, but since 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, all the processes related to the progress of the game (steps S400-15 to S400-25 in FIG. 21). ) Is stopped, and the setting related processing is executed.

The setting-related process is repeatedly executed while the setting change switch 180s is turned 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 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, the setting change process ends, and 00H (game possible state) is set in the gaming machine state flag. Is set. As a result, the process related to the progress of the game can be executed from the next timer interrupt process.

Here, in the setting-related processing of this 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, when the setting change operation is being accepted, the setting value designation command is not sent, and when the setting change operation acceptance is completed and the game progresses to a possible state, 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 process 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 that the registered setting value is illegally acquired 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. 23 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 or not the gate detection switch has been detected, 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 S500-3.

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

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is the time when the first starting opening detection switch is detected, that is, whether the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 and the detection signal is input from the first starting opening detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the first 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 start opening detection switch ON, then the process proceeds to step S500-5. Transfer.

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

(Step S500-5)
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, then the process proceeds to step S500-7. 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 S500-7)
Whether or not the main CPU 300a detects the special winning opening detection switch ON, that is, the game balls enter the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128, and the first special winning opening detection switch 126s and the second winning opening are detected. 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 S500-9, and if it is determined that it is not the special winning opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-11. Transfer processing.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a large role game is currently being performed, and determines whether or not the game balls have been properly inserted into the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128. .. Here, when it is determined that it is not in the big role game, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, the big role game is being performed, and the game balls enter the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128. When it is determined that the game has been properly performed, the special winning opening winning ball number counter is incremented by 1, and the special winning opening winning designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 24 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 counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the gate passage process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is not greater than or equal to 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 a universal figure hold designation command indicating the number of reserved universal figure sets stored in the universal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passage process.

FIG. 25 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 ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process, and ends the first starting opening passage process. 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 port passing process.

FIG. 26 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 described later.

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

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". Incidentally, "04H" in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is being executed. In the normal electric prize winning opening opening control process, the normal electric prize solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b is controlled to the open state, so that the second starting opening 122 can be appropriately opened here. It will be judged whether it is in a state. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second starting opening passage process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer processing to.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric prize winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passing process.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a 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-described 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. 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 generator.

(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 value is equal to or more than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and if it is determined that the value 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 ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

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

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a, the jackpot determination random number loaded in the step S535-5, the winning symbol random number updated in the step S400-19, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, the variation pattern updated in the step S100-69. The random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

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

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

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

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure suspension designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. 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) To 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 S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not it is below the normal electric auditors prize opening control state. As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control state, the process proceeds to step S535-27, and if it is determined that the state is not under the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process ends.

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

FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entrance of the game ball into the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, and the normal game triggered by the passage of the gaming ball into the gate 124. And proceed in parallel. The process related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but the main control board 300 manages each process related to the special game in the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 28, 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 waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", The module for executing the “special symbol changing process” is called, and when the special game management phase is “02H”, the module for executing the “special symbol stop symbol display process” is called and special When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "special winning opening pre-processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", "large winning opening opening" When the module for executing the "control process" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "special winning hole closing valid process" is called and the special game management phase is changed. In the case of “06H”, the module for executing the “special winning hole end wait process” is called.

FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management processing (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. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

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

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

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

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reservation stored in the first to fourth storage sections of the second special figure reservation storage area or the first to fourth storage sections of the first special figure reservation storage area. The stored special 1 hold is block-transferred to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, in the above step S610-1, when it is determined that the special symbol 2 holding sphere number is “1” or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure holding storage area The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in the above step S610-3, when it is determined that the special symbol 1 reserved sphere number is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure reserved storage area. The reserved special 1 reservation is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special 1 reservation stored in the first storage unit is block transferred to the 0 storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit is decremented by "1", and special 1 or special 2 is held. Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that "1" has been subtracted.

(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 S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, when the determination information stored in step S611 (lottery result of the large-lot lottery) is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table Select to extract the special symbol determination data, and save the extracted special symbol determination data (big hit symbol). On the other hand, when the lottery result of the large role lottery stored in step S611 is a loss, if the hold type is special 1 hold, the special symbol X is saved as a lost symbol, and if the hold type is a special 2 hold, Save the special symbol Y as a lost symbol. Here, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the saved special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 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 mode number and the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination processing will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in step S612, and refers to the variation time determination table to determine variation time 1 and variation time 2. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

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

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a, in the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, in order to start the variable display of the special symbol, to execute the process of setting the special symbol display symbol counter. A counter value is associated with each of the 7-segment segments forming the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol 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. Therefore, here, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding sphere number counter and the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, and sets the special symbol holding designation command in the transmission buffer. 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) To set the special figure 2 hold designation command. Further, here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, every time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is exhausted, the special 1 hold number, the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

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

FIG. 31 is a flow chart 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 the lower limit value and the upper limit value for determining a jackpot 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 a determination process (a big winning lottery) for determining whether or not the jackpot is won.

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

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery in step S611 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is moved to step S612-3, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S612-5.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, jackpot symbol type, holding type, and varying state.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a, when the read hold type is the special 2 hold, confirms the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter, and when the read hold type is the special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current game state, the number of holdings confirmed in step S612-5, and the holding type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-5.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach time determination random number determination table for loss corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-7.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S612-3 or step S612-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number determined in step S612-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S612-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

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

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

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

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol fluctuation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

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

(Step S620-11)
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 S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, The special symbol changing process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol changing process. As a result, the respective segments forming 7-segment are sequentially turned on at predetermined intervals.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining a special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

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

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

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-17, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-7.

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

In addition, here, a time saving state flag for identifying whether the game state is a non-time saving game state or a time saving game state is loaded, and the current game state is a non time saving game state or a time saving game state. Check if there is. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the counter value of the time saving cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. In addition, when the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time saving count cutting counter, the time saving state flag corresponding to the non-time saving game state is set. Thereby, in the time saving game state, when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, the game state shifts to the non-time saving game state.

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

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

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

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the special game management process based on the hold of 1 ends, and when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. Will be seen.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets) the gaming state to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state which are initial states.

(Step S630-19)
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 S630-21)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric auditors product maximum actuation number setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-19, 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. .. The special electric auditors maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game to be started from now on. On the other hand, in the main RAM 300c, a special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter is provided, 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, along with the start of the big role game, a process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation counter is also executed.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-19, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big role game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer. The opening designation command is provided for each opening time. Here, the opening designation command corresponding to the opening time saved in step S630-23 is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, a major game is started.

FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the 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 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 designating command for transmitting the opening start (start of the round game) of the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening/closing switching process. The 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 "04H", and ends the special winning opening opening preprocessing.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating the special winning opening opening/closing switching process in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric auditors product operating ram set table, and energizes the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or 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 of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, or the first big winning opening solenoid 126c. Alternatively, the special winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping the energization of the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By executing this special winning opening solenoid energization control process, in the above steps S400-31 and S400-33, the start or stop of energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled. It will be.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a 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 of the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is in an energized state, that is, in step S641-5, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special 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 energization is started, the process proceeds to step S641-11. If it is determined that the energization is not started, 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 product opening/closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening/closing switching process.

FIG. 37 is a flow chart 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 "04H".

(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 counter updated in step S500-9 has reached a prescribed number, that is, the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128, It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum possible winning number in one round 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 closes the special winning opening necessary for closing the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 by stopping the energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c. To execute. As a result, the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 are closed.

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

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the 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 "05H".

(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 processing moves to step 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 "03H".

(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 "06H".

(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. 39 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 "06H".

(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 step is performed. The processing moves to S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the game state after the end of the major game. Here, based on the jackpot pattern that triggered the execution of the major role game, the game state after the major role game is set is set. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the major role game is the special symbols B and C, the high-probability game state and the time saving game state are set, and the high-probability number and the time saving number are set to 10,000 times. To do. If the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the major role game is the special symbol A, the low probability game state and the time saving game state are set, and the time saving number is set to 100 times.

In addition, here, based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the major role game and the setting value being set, the variation state identification flag and the number of times of variation are set in order to set the variation state after the major role game ends. Processing is also performed.

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

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the number-of-times designation command corresponding to the highly accurate number and the time saving number saved in step S670-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special winning opening end wait process. Thus, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted.

FIG. 40 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 to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, such a normal game is performed. Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 40, 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 If the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "normal electric auditors prize opening opening preprocessing" is called, and if the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" The module for executing "electrical accessory winning hole opening control processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "05H", a 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 auditors prize winning port end weight processing" is called.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating the normal game management processing (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. 42 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 universal 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 suspension (random number for determining hits) stored in the first to fourth storage sections of the universal figure suspension 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 addition, in this normal symbol storage area shift processing, the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter 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 universal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 168 is composed of one LED lamp, in the case of a hit, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the normal 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 device 168 is controlled to light, and when the counter value is set to "1", the normal symbol is displayed. The device 168 is controlled to be turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value will be set to 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)
The main CPU 300a, the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in 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 designation command is transmitted in the 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. 43 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 normal 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, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display device 168 is 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 normal 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. 44 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display processing 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 lottery is a win. As a result, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process proceeds to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a hit (has lost), the process proceeds to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H", and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the normal game management process based on 1 universal figure hold is ended, and if the universal figure 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 before the opening of 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 second starting port 122 is started.

FIG. 45 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 opening pre-processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer is "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". If so, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal electric prize winning part 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 ends the normal electric auditors product winning opening opening preprocessing.

FIG. 46 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)
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 (the opening/closing number of the movable piece 122b during one opening/closing control). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the 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 opening/closing control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory opening/closing switching counter, solenoid control data (energization control data or energization data) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. 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 122c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts the energization of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 122c, or stops the energization of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 122c. The object solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing this ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control process, the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled in steps S400-31 and S400-33.

(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 second starting opening 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c has been started, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c 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 auditors prize port opening/closing switching process is ended.

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

FIG. 47 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary 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, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the processing is moved to step S750-5, and when 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 determining in step S750-3 that the counter value of the ordinary electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the ordinary electric auditors product opening/closing switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. To do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the normal electric prize winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the prescribed number, that is, the second starting opening 122 is being controlled to be opened and closed once. It is determined whether or not as many game balls as the maximum possible winning number have entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric auditors product winning opening opening control process is ended, and when it is determined that the specified number is reached, the process moves to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric accessory closing process necessary to close the second starting opening 122 by stopping the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. As a result, the second starting port 122 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. 48 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 or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric auditors prize winning port 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 the end of normal 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. 49 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning part end weight processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning portion 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 normal symbols is restarted.

As described above, various processes are executed in the main control board 300, so that the special game and the normal game are progressed. During the progress of such a game, a command transmitted from the main control board 300. Based on the above, control for executing various effects is performed in the sub control board 330. Here, a major role effect executed during a major role game will be described.

FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning effect and a combined effect that are executed during a major role game. During the big role game, various effect images are displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and BGM matched with the effect image is output from the audio output device 206.

In this embodiment, the first big winning opening 126 is opened in the odd-numbered round game, and the second big winning opening 128 is opened in the even-numbered round game. When the first round game in the large role game is started, the first special winning opening 126 is opened. On the upper right of the main effect display unit 200a, a round number image showing the player how many rounds the round game is is displayed. Here, "1R" is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, in the lower right of the main effect display unit 200a, a total acquisition number image showing the number of prize balls acquired by the player is displayed. The display of the total acquisition number image is updated in the combined effect described later.

When the game balls enter the first big winning opening, the winning effect is displayed in which the number of prize balls to be paid out (here, 10) is sequentially displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. Here, the award ball number image of "+10" is displayed every time a game ball enters the first big winning opening 126, and a maximum of 10 are displayed simultaneously. That is, the award ball number image once displayed in the winning effect continues to be displayed at each displayed position until the combined effect described below is started. In addition, the number-of-prize-ball image displayed in the winning effect is first displayed in a position where they do not overlap each other in the main effect display unit 200a.

As shown in FIG. 50(b), a predetermined number of game balls (the maximum possible number of winnings in the first special winning opening 126 in one round game) enter the first special winning opening 126, or When a predetermined opening time (here, 29.0 seconds) elapses after the first special winning opening 126 is opened, the first special winning opening 126 is closed and the combined effect is started.

Moreover, the first special winning opening 126 is closed, and when a predetermined interval time between rounds elapses, the second round game is started. In the second round game in the major role game, the second special winning opening 128 is opened. In the present embodiment, since the interval time between rounds is set to a short time of 0.1 seconds, as shown in FIG. 50(c), when the second round game is started, the combined effect is still being executed. Has become.

In the combined effect, first, the award ball number image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a moves toward the lower right of the main effect display unit 200a, and an image that collides with the total acquired number image is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 50(d), the total acquisition number image showing the number of award balls acquired by the player in the first round game is updated and displayed.

In this way, in the first round game, the winning effect based on the entry of the game ball into the first big winning opening 126 is performed, the interval between rounds, and the next round game (the second round game), A total production is performed in which the number of prize balls obtained by the player in the previous round game (first round game) is added.

In addition, in the second round game, a winning effect in which the number of prize balls to be paid out (15 in this case) is successively displayed each time a game ball enters the second big winning opening 128 is executed. Here, a maximum of 10 award ball number images “+15” are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 50(e), a prescribed number of game balls (the maximum possible number of winnings in the second special winning opening 128 in one round game) enter the second special winning opening 128, or When a predetermined opening time (here, 29.0 seconds) elapses after the second special winning opening 128 is opened, the second special winning opening 128 is closed and the combined effect is started.

Also, the second special winning opening 128 is closed, and when a predetermined interval time between rounds elapses, the third round game is started. In the third round game in the big role game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened. At this time, as shown in FIG. 50(f), when the third round game is started, the combined effect is still being executed.

Then, in the combined effect, as shown in FIG. 50(f), the award ball number images displayed on the main effect display unit 200a move toward the lower right of the main effect display unit 200a, respectively, and the total number of acquired images The image that collides with is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 50(g), the total number-of-wins image is obtained by adding the number of award balls acquired by the player in the first round game to the number of award balls acquired by the player in the second round game. It is updated and displayed. Similarly, in the subsequent round games, a winning effect and a combined effect are executed. It should be noted that the combined effect of the final round game (the eighth round game or the 16th round game) will be executed using the ending time.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50(c) and (f), when the game ball enters the second special winning opening 128 or the first big winning opening 126 during the execution of the combined effect. In parallel with the combined effect being executed, the winning effect is also executed. At this time, during the execution of the combined effect, the winning effect that has been started is continuously executed after the execution of the combined effect is completed. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 50(d), (e), and (g), the award ball number image newly displayed on the main effect display unit 200a during the execution of the combined effect indicates the end of the combined effect. After that, it is continuously displayed on the main effect display unit 200a.

FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating layers. The sub-RAM 330c of the sub-control board 330 is provided with a plurality of layers (storage areas) for displaying an effect image on the main effect display unit 200a. In the main effect display unit 200a, the images of each layer are displayed in an overlapping manner. Here, in order to make the description easier to understand, a case will be described in which the first layer 220-1 to the fourth layer 220-4 are provided in the sub RAM 330c.

As shown in FIG. 51A, a layer with a smaller number will be displayed at the top. In the present embodiment, the combined effect is executed in the first layer 220-1, and the winning effect is executed in the second layer 220-2. Also, the round number image is displayed on the third layer 220-3, and the background image is displayed on the fourth layer. The combined effect and the winning effect are executed based on the information stored in the combined effect buffer and the winning effect buffer, which will be described later.

For example, as shown in FIG. 51A, in the first round game, the number-of-rounds image “1R” is displayed on the third layer 220-3. Then, every time a game ball enters the first big winning opening 126, the winning effect in which the award ball number image of “+10” is displayed on the second layer 220-2 is executed.

When a specified number of game balls enter the first special winning opening 126, the contents of the prize ball number image displayed on the second layer 220-2 are changed to the first layer as shown in FIG. 51(b). It is moved (copied) to 220-1. In addition, all the award ball number images displayed on the second layer 220-2 are deleted, and the combined effect is started.

When the combined effect is started, as shown in FIG. 51(c), in the first layer 220-1, the award ball number images displayed on the main effect display unit 200a are respectively on the right of the main effect display unit 200a. An image is displayed that moves down and collides with the total acquired number image.

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second special winning opening 128 during the execution of the combined effect, the award ball number image of “+15” is displayed in the second layer 220-2 in parallel with the combined effect being executed. The displayed winning effect will be executed.

Usually, since the player tends to pay attention to the combined presentation in which the total number of prize balls is displayed, rather than the winning presentation in which the number of individual prize balls is displayed, the visibility of the combined presentation is determined by the winning presentation. Is not preferable. As described above, by previously setting the layer for executing the combined effect to a higher level than the layer for executing the winning effect, the combined effect is executed with priority over the winning effect, and the deterioration of the effect is suppressed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a winning effect buffer and a combined effect buffer. The winning effect buffer and the total effect buffer are provided in the sub RAM 330c. The winning effect buffer and the total effect buffer each have a prescribed number of regions (here, 10). As shown in FIG. 52, area numbers 1 to 10 are set in the respective areas of the winning effect buffer and the total effect buffer.

For example, in the first round game, when a game ball enters the first big winning opening 126, as shown in FIGS. 52(a) and 52(b), the number of prize balls is sequentially from area 1 of the winning effect buffer. (10 in this case) information is stored. Then, in the main effect display portion 200a, based on the information stored in each area of the prize effect buffer, as shown in FIGS. 50(a) and (b), the prize effect for displaying the award ball count image is displayed. To be executed.

As shown in FIG. 50(b), a predetermined number of game balls (the maximum possible number of winnings in the first special winning opening 126 in one round game) enter the first special winning opening 126, or When a predetermined opening time (here, 29.0 seconds) elapses after the first special winning opening 126 is opened, as shown in FIG. 52(c), the information of each area of the winning effect producing buffer is added up. Copy to each area of the effect buffer.

Then, as shown in FIG. 52(d), the information of each area of the winning effect buffer is cleared. When the information of each area of the winning effect buffer is cleared, the winning number image displayed on the second layer 220-2 is hidden.

When the information of each area of the winning effect buffer is copied to each area of the combined effect buffer, the first layer 220-1 is displayed based on the information stored in each area of the combined effect buffer. , Total production is started.

Then, in the second round game, when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 128, as shown in FIG. 52(e), the number of prize balls (15 in this case) from the region 1 of the winning effect production buffer in order. Information) is saved. Then, in the main effect display unit 200a, based on the information stored in each area of the prize effect buffer, as shown in FIGS. 50(c) to (e), the prize effect for displaying the award ball count image is displayed. To be executed.

As described above, by securing the winning effect buffer and the total effect buffer as different areas, a game ball is newly inserted into the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128 during the combined effect. Even if the player makes a sphere, it is possible to execute the combined effect and the winning effect at the same time.

Next, the processing of the sub control board 330 for executing the above-described major role effect will be described.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of the sub control board 330)
FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

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

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1000-7 until an interrupt process is performed. It should be noted that a plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Sub-timer interrupt processing of sub-control board 330)
FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating the sub-timer interrupt process (S1100) of the sub-control board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle. Then, by the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

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

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process for permitting interruption.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330a updates various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 330 is performed, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

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

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a performs a time schedule management process for executing the above-mentioned major role effect. Details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt process.

FIG. 55 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening opening designating command receiving process which is executed when the special winning opening opening designating command is received in the command analysis processing. As described above, the special winning opening opening designation command is set in the main control board 300 in step S640-5 of FIG. 35, and then the sub command transmission process (see FIG. 18) of step S100-65 is executed. Sent to.

(Step S1210-1)
Upon receiving the special winning opening opening designating command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received special winning opening opening designating command, and determines whether it is the start of an odd number of round games. As a result, when it is determined that the odd-numbered round game is not started (the even-numbered round game is started), the process is moved to step S1210-3, and when it is determined that the odd-numbered round game is started. In step S1210-7, the process proceeds to step S1210-7.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires and stores the number of prize balls (15) of the second special winning opening 128.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the round flag an odd number of times.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether it is the start of the first round game based on the analysis result of step S1210-1. As a result, if it is determined that the first round game is started, the process proceeds to step S1210-9, and if it is determined that the first round game is not started, the process proceeds to step S1210-11. ..

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a initializes information of each area of the winning effect buffer.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a acquires and stores the number of prize balls (10) of the first big winning opening 126.

(Step S1210-13)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the round flag an odd number of times.

(Step S1210-15)
The sub CPU 330a sets S=1 in the area number (S), and ends the special winning opening opening designation command reception process. The area number (S) is used when information on the number of prize balls is stored in the winning effect buffer.

FIG. 56 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening winning designation command receiving process executed when a special winning opening winning designation command is received in the command analysis processing. As described above, the special winning opening winning designation command is set on the main control board 300 at step S500-9 (see FIG. 23) of the switch management processing, and then the sub-command transmission processing at step S100-65 (see FIG. 18). ) To the sub control board 330.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the special winning opening winning designation command, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the value of the area number (S) of the winning effect buffer is 10 or less. As a result, when it is determined that the value of the area number (S) is 10 or less, the process proceeds to step S1220-3, and when it is determined that the value of the area number (S) is not 10 or less, The special winning opening prize designation command reception processing is ended.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the odd-numbered round flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the odd number round flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S1220-5, and if it is determined that the odd number round flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1220-7.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a stores the number of prize balls of the second special winning opening 128 stored in step S1210-3 in the area of the area number (S) of the winning effect buffer.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a stores the number of prize balls of the first special winning opening 126, which is stored in step S1210-11, in the area of the area number (S) of the winning effect buffer.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a adds 1 to the value of the area number (S), and finishes the special winning opening winning designation command receiving process.

FIG. 57 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening closing designation command reception process executed when a special winning opening closing designation command is received in the command analysis processing. The special winning opening closing designation command is set in step S650-13 of FIG. 37 and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 in the sub command transmission process of step S100-65 (see FIG. 18).

(Step S1230-1)
The sub CPU 330a copies the information of each area of the winning effect buffer to the combined effect buffer.

(Step S1230-3)
The sub CPU 330a clears the information of each area of the winning effect buffer.

(Step S1230-5)
In the first layer 220-1, the sub CPU 330a executes a combined effect start process based on the information stored in the combined effect buffer, and ends the special winning opening close designation command reception process. As a result, when the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128 is closed, the combined effect is started in the first layer 220-1. In addition, in the combined effect, the position at which the award ball number image is first displayed is the same position as the position at which the award ball number image is displayed in the winning effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable when the layer displaying the prize image is changed from the second layer 220-2 to the first layer 220-1.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart illustrating the time schedule management process (S1300) described above.

(Step S1300-1)
The sub CPU 330a displays the image of the number of prize balls on the second layer 220-2 based on the information of each area of the winning effect buffer, and ends the time schedule management process. At this time, the position of the number of prize balls image to be displayed is preset for each area of the winning effect buffer.

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 changes 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.

In the above embodiment, the case where the setting values are provided in six steps has been described, but the setting values may be provided in a plurality of steps, and the number thereof is not particularly limited. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state is different depending on the set value. However, the one that differs depending on the set value is not limited to this. In any case, the progress of the game may be controlled according to the set value. Therefore, for example, only the appearance probability of the effect may differ depending on the set value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the number of prize balls of the first special winning opening 126 and the number of prize balls of the second special winning opening 128 are different is described. The number of prize balls of the second special winning opening 128 may be the same.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when the game ball enters the first big winning opening 126 or the second big winning opening 128 during the round game, the case where the winning effect is executed has been described. Not only 126 and the second big winning opening 128, but also when the game ball enters the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the winning effect may be executed. In this case, the number-of-prize-balls image corresponding to the number of prize balls paid out at each of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122 may be displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. In addition, in the total acquisition number image updated in the combined effect, the total number of prize balls paid out during the large role game or the so-called condominium may be displayed. In addition, the opportunity to execute the combined effect is not limited to the case where each of the round games configured to advance the major role game ends (ends each round game that constitutes the major role game), for example, during the round game. Depending on the obtained number of prize balls, the case where the total number of wins becomes a predetermined value may be an opportunity to execute the combined effect.

In the above embodiment, the first special winning opening 126 is opened and the second special winning opening 128 is kept closed in the odd-numbered round game, and the second special winning is held in the even-numbered round game. Although the mouth 128 is opened and the first special winning opening 126 is kept closed, the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 may be exchanged. Alternatively, one of the special winning openings may be continuously opened by an even number of round games and an odd number of round games.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the layer for executing the combined effect in the main effect display unit 200a is set higher than the layer for executing the winning effect in the main effect display unit 200a, but at least the combined effect is in the winning effect. There is no particular limitation as long as it is executed with higher priority. For example, during execution of the combined effect, the combined effect may be executed with priority over the prize effect by limiting at least a part or all of the execution of the prize effect. For example, during execution of the combined production, the prize ball number image based on the entry of a new game ball is hidden, and when the combined production ends, the display of the prize ball number image that was hidden during the combined production is started. It may be done. Alternatively, during execution of the combined effect, the output of the winning voice based on the entry of a new game ball may be reduced, or the winning voice may not be output.

The winning effect in the above embodiment corresponds to the first effect of the present invention, and the combined effect corresponds to the second effect.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 35 to 39 corresponds to the major role game executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of step S1230-5 in FIG. 57 and step S1300-1 in FIG. 58 corresponds to the effect execution means and the effect image control means of the present invention.

100 Gaming machine 126 First prize hole 128 Second prize hole 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM

Claims (2)

A winning opening, which is provided in the game area and includes a large winning opening where game balls can enter
Large-role game execution means for executing a large-role game composed of a plurality of round games in which the special winning opening is opened,
Production execution means for executing a first production based on a game ball entering the winning opening during the round game, and a second production based on the end of the round game;
Equipped with
A game machine for executing the second effect with priority over the first effect when a game ball enters the winning opening during execution of the second effect. Equipped with effect image control means for displaying the effect image on the image display unit so that the effect image set in the upper layer is displayed in front of the effect image set in the lower layer,
The effect execution means continuously executes the first effect started to be executed in the layer lower than the layer that executes the second effect during execution of the second effect, after the execution of the second effect is completed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is possible.

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