JP2021013420A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve game amusement by having new game properties.SOLUTION: One of setting values having a plurality of levels is retained as a registered setting value. Under a condition of a game ball entrance to a start port, a lottery winning type including at least a big win and a small win is determined according to the registered setting value. After the small win is won in a lottery, a small win game in which a big winning port is to be opened is performed. After a first type big win is won in a lottery, or after a second type big win is definitely determined due to an establishment of a predetermined condition during the small win game, a round game in which the big winning port is to be opened is performed. Lottery winning probabilities of the first type big win are different at least in some of setting values and lottery winning probabilities of the small win are equal at least in some of setting values. An acquisition expectation value of a profit to be obtained in a specific state is greater in the small win than in the first type big win.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start port, hold information is stored in a storage unit, and when a start condition is satisfied, a game machine in which a large role lottery is performed based on the hold information stored in the storage unit is widely used. .. In such a game machine, various effects suggesting the reliability of the jackpot are executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, for example, in Patent Document 1, when a small hit is won by a large winning combination lottery, a small hit game in which the large winning opening is opened is executed, and a game ball that has entered the large winning opening during the small hit game is specified. A so-called "one-kind-two-kind mixed" gaming machine has been proposed in which a major game is executed when entering an area.

JP-A-2018-23560

As described above, although game machines having various game features have been proposed, new playability is desired.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a game by providing a new game property.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has at least a jackpot and a jackpot on condition that a setting means for holding one of the set values of a plurality of stages as a registered set value and a game ball entering the starting port. A determination means for determining the winning type including the small hit according to the registered set value, and a first large winning opening control means for executing a small winning game in which the large winning opening is opened after winning the small hit. After winning the first-class jackpot, which is determined by the determination means to win the jackpot, or after confirming the second-class jackpot by satisfying a predetermined condition during the small-hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening is opened is performed. A second large winning opening control means to be executed, a payout control means for paying out the winning ball based on the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening, and a non-relatively difficult game ball to enter the starting port. A state setting means for setting one of a plurality of gaming states including a specific state and a specific state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than the non-specific state. The winning probability of a kind of big hit differs in at least a part of the set values, the winning probability of the small hit is equal in at least a part of the set values, and the expected value of profit obtained in the specific state is the kind. The small hit is larger than the big hit.

In addition, the expected value of profit obtained in the non-specific state may be larger in the kind of big hit than in the small hit.

In addition, the number of prize balls that can be obtained when a predetermined type jackpot is won in the specific state is smaller than the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the type 2 jackpot is confirmed in the specific state.
Further, there may be further provided with effect control means capable of executing different effects depending on the time when the predetermined type jackpot is won in the specific state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by providing a new game property.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which shows the state which the door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the big prize opening. It is a block diagram of a game machine. This is an address map of the memory area used by the main CPU. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table for special 1. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table for special 2. It is a figure explaining the hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the 1st special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the 2nd special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the 3rd special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening and the opening / closing mode of a specific area by a movable member. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of a big role game. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the game 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 the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the subcommand group set processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the evacuation process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the setting-related processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st start port passing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd start port passage processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the specific area passing process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol hit detection process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special symbol change in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening preprocessing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening / closing switching process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening end wait processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process during ordinary symbol change in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the processing before opening the winning opening of a normal electric accessory in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the flow of a basic game. It is a figure explaining the contribution rate of a big hit and a small hit. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of the variation pattern without reach. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure explaining the setting suggestion effect decision table. It is a figure explaining an example of a rewinding effect. It is a flowchart which shows the sub CPU initialization process in the sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the subtimer interrupt processing in a sub-control board. It is a figure explaining the opening designation command reception processing in a sub-control board.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, other specific numerical values, etc. shown in the embodiment are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are designated by the same reference numerals to omit duplicate description, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not shown. To do.

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the game machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 that is openably and closably attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism, and the like. The middle frame 104 is provided with a front frame 106 that is openably and closably attached by a hinge mechanism.

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

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

The game area 116 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area in which the game ball can flow down or roll. A large number of nails and windmills are provided on the game board 108, and the game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and the windmill so as to flow down and roll in an irregular direction.

The game area 116 includes a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of the game ball differs from each other according to the firing intensity of the firing mechanism. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100, and the second game area 116b is the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game 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 ball launched by the launch mechanism with a firing intensity lower than the predetermined strength enters the first game area 116a and is launched with a firing intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined strength. The resulting game ball enters the second game area 116b.

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

As will be described in detail later, a first starting area is provided in the first starting port 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting port 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the game ball enters the first start area or the second start area, any one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is used. A lottery is held to determine the special symbol of 1. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits such as whether or not a large role game or a small hit game that is advantageous to the player can be executed, and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is to be. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 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. It becomes.

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

Further, the second starting port 122 is located in the second game area 116b, and only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the ball, or the game that has entered the second game area 116b. The ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 116a. The second starting port 122 is composed of a variable starting port (starting variable winning device) having a movable piece 122b, so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 can be changed. Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided so that the movable piece 122b can be opened and closed, and when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. 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 the auxiliary game is executed in which the second starting port 122 is opened, and the execution of the auxiliary game is determined. In addition, an auxiliary game in which the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is controlled is executed. More specifically, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, a lottery of ordinary symbols, which will be described later, is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined time. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is opened, the movable piece 122b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 122.

Further, a large winning opening 128 is provided in the lower part of the game area 116. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the large winning opening 128. The second game area 116b is provided with a structure 129 that projects toward the front side of the game board 108. An opening is formed in the upper part of this structure 129, and this opening serves as a large winning opening 128. A movable piece 128b is provided on the upper part of the structure 129, and normally, as shown in FIG. 3A, the movable piece 128b is maintained in a closed state in which the large winning opening 128 is closed.

The movable piece 128b protrudes into the game area 116 in which the game ball rolls and flows down so as to face above the game machine 100. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is maintained in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the game area 116 (second game area 116b) falls on the movable piece 128b. Here, the movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is inclined so that the left side of the game machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is in the closed state, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3A, the game ball that has fallen on the movable piece 128b slowly rolls on the movable piece 128b from right to left. It will move.

Then, when the small hit game described later is executed, the movable piece 128b shifts to an open state in which the large winning opening 128 is opened. Here, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the movable piece 128b is moved from a hole formed in the game board 108 by an actuator (solenoid) (not shown) in the front-rear direction (front and back) of the game machine 100. Infested in the direction). Normally, the actuator is maintained in a non-energized state, the movable piece 128b is held at a position protruding toward the front side from the hole of the game board 108, and the large winning opening 128 is closed. Then, when the actuator is energized, as shown in FIG. 3B, the movable piece 128b is held at a position immersed in the back side of the hole of the game board 108, and the large winning opening 128 is opened. In this way, in the state where the large winning opening 128 is opened, the game ball enters the large winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the large prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

A lead-out path 128d is provided inside the large winning opening 128, and the large winning opening 128 is inclined so that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 is guided to the lead-out path 128d. There is. The lead-out path 128d is provided with a specific area 140b and a non-specific area 140c formed of holes through which the game ball can pass, and the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 128 is provided with the specific area 140b and the non-specific area 140b. It is configured to pass through any of 140c and be discharged to the back side of the game board 108.

The large winning opening 128 is provided with a movable member 142 that opens and closes the specific area 140b and the non-specific area 140c. The movable member 142 is switched between a state in which the game ball can enter the specific area 140b and a state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific area 140b by its movement (sliding). More specifically, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3C, the non-specific area 140c is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the specific area 140b. On the other hand, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3D, the specific area 140b is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the non-specific area 140c. As will be described in detail later, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the small hit game, it becomes a big hit (two kinds of big hits), and the above-mentioned big role game is started.

Returning to FIG. 2, at the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that did not enter any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, and the large winning opening 128 is placed in the gaming area. A discharge port 130 for discharging from 116 to the back side of the game board 108 is provided.

Then, the game machine 100 is controlled by an effect display device 200 composed of a liquid crystal display device, an effect accessory device 202 composed of a movable device, and various lighting modes and emission colors as an effect device for producing an effect while the game is in progress. An effect lighting device 204 composed of a lamp, an audio output device 206 composed of a speaker, and an effect button 208 for receiving an operation of a player are provided.

The effect display device 200 includes a main effect display unit 200a and a sub effect display unit 201a, which are composed of an image display unit for displaying an image. The main effect display unit 200a is arranged so as to be visible from the front side of the game machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variablely displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the player is notified of the major winning combination lottery result depending on the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. The production will be executed. Further, the sub-effect display unit 201a is provided above the main effect display unit 200a, and an auxiliary effect image is displayed during the variable effect.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the main effect display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108, but during the variable display of the above effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. It can be moved to the front of the main effect display unit 200a to give the player a feeling of expectation of a big hit.

The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed according to the image and the like displayed on the main effect display unit 200a.

The audio output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 and the lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and is variously directed toward the front side of the game machine 100 according to an image or the like displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. Output audio.

The effect button 208 is composed of a button that accepts a player's pressing operation, is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the game machine 100, and is provided at a position below the transparent plate 110. This effect button 208 is activated according to an image or the like displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are produced according to the operation. Is executed.

Reference numeral 132 in the figure is an upper plate on which the prize ball paid out from the game machine 100 and the game ball rented from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper plate 132 is filled with the game ball, the game ball becomes It will be guided to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball extraction hole (not shown) for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 134 is formed. This ball pulling hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but when the ball pulling knob 134a is pushed in, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball pulling knob 134a, and the ball pulling hole It is possible to discharge the game ball below the lower plate 134.

Further, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, and the first special symbol are held at a position outside the game area 116 and visible to the player. A display 164, a second special symbol hold display 166, a normal symbol display 168, a normal symbol hold display 170, and a right-handed notification display 172 are 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. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a 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. Based on the input signals from each detection switch and timer, the main CPU 300a reads the program stored in the main ROM 300b and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or produces the result of arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

The game machine 100 of the present embodiment is started mainly by a special game started by entering the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and by passing the game ball 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, as well as data and tables required for various games.

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 port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting port 120. The detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start port 122, the gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, and the large winning opening 128 A large winning opening detection switch 128s that detects that a game ball has entered, a specific area detection switch 140s that detects that a game ball has entered a specific area 140b, and an out ball that detects a game ball discharged from the game area 116. The detection switches 130s are connected, and detection signals are input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

A merging passage is provided on the back surface of the game board 108, and the game balls that have entered the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, and the large winning opening 128, respectively, and the discharge port 130. It is configured so that the game balls led from the to the back side merge at the confluence passage and are guided to the equipment 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 fired in the game area 116 are detected by the out-ball detection switch 130s. Detected.

Further, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, a large winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the movable piece 128b that opens and closes the large winning opening 128, and a large winning opening. A movable member drive solenoid 142c that moves the movable member 142 provided in the 128 is connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 122, the large winning opening 128, and the specific area 140b. It has become.

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

Further, the game machine 100 may have an abnormality or fraud such as a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism, a door opening sensor for detecting the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106, and the like. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 for detecting this are provided, and each abnormality detection sensor 174 is configured to input an abnormality detection signal 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. The operation of changing and confirming the set value is possible on condition that the setting change switch 180s is turned on. As will be described in detail later, in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, any one of the six levels of set values having different degrees of advantage is stored as a registered set value in the set value buffer, and the game is played according to the stored registered set value. Progresses.

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

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

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

The payout control board 310 controls for launching the game ball and controls for paying out the prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress output from the main control board 300 is transmitted via the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. , Will be output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage unit 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 to control the player to pay out a predetermined prize ball. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316s, and it is possible to grasp whether the prize balls to be paid out have been paid out to the player.

Further, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected to the payout control board 310. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and each 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 become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134, and the plate full tank detection switch 318s is directed 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 transmits a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the dish full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and the dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

Further, the launch control circuit 320 is bidirectionally connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be communicable. When the launch control circuit 320 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 310, the launch control circuit 320 permits the launch. The launch control circuit 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 and detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the 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 launch control circuit 320 controls to energize the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launcher to launch the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during 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 as to be communicable from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330 in one direction. ing. The sub CPU 330a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 330b, performs arithmetic processing, and executes and controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300, the input signal from the timer, and the like. 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. The sub ROM 330b stores a large number of various image data displayed on the main effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a, and the sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown) to perform the main effect. It controls the image display of the effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a.

In addition, the sub-control board 330 moves the effect accessory device 202, controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 204, and controls the sound output from the sound output device 206. Further, when the operation detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 208s that detects that the effect button 208 has been pressed, a predetermined effect is executed.

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied from a commercial power source to each board via the power supply board. Further, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor. The RTC330d provided on the sub-control board 330 receives power from the backup power source and measures the current time.

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

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

The used area of the main ROM 300b includes 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) is provided. The used area may not include an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH).

The non-use area of the main ROM 300b is a program area (2000H to 27FFH) in which a program for executing a process for performing a test specified by the game 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 is a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH) in which arbitrary data such as an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a program title, and a version are stored. ), An unused area (1F00H to 1FFFH), an unused area (2C00H to 2FBFH), and a program management area (2FC0H to 2FFFH) in which information necessary for the main CPU 300a to execute a program is stored.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c is a used area (F000H to F1FFH) temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of the game is executed, and an area other than the used area, according to the game machine rules. An unused area (F210H to F228H) that is temporarily used when a program for performing a predetermined test or a process for displaying the performance display monitor 184 is executed is provided.

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

In the unused area of the main RAM 300c, a work area (F210H) temporarily used when a program for performing a test specified by the game machine rules or a process for displaying the performance display monitor 184 is being executed. ~ F21FH), and stack areas (F220H to F228H) for temporarily saving data when these programs are being executed are provided.

Further, in the memory area of the main RAM 300c, an unused area (F200H to F20FH) and an unused area (F229H to F3FFH) are provided in addition to the used area and the unused area.

As described above, in the main ROM 300b and the main RAM 300c, the used area used for controlling the progress of the game, the process for performing the test specified by the game machine rules, and the process for controlling the display of the performance display monitor 184. It is provided separately from the unused area used to execute.

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 separates 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 provided. When the unused area is used during execution, and when the program for performing the test specified by the game machine rules and the processing for controlling the 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, preferably 4 bytes or more from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and is set to 16 bytes or more. Is more desirable. Further, although the unused area is prohibited from writing and reading data, it may be cleared at a predetermined timing from the viewpoint of preventing fraud.

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

As described above, in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and a non-time-saving game state is defined as a game state when both of these games are performed. Alternatively, the game progresses in any of the game states of the time-saving game state.

The details of each game state will be described later, but the non-time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is difficult to open and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting port 122, and the time-saving game state. This is a gaming state in which the movable piece 122b is more likely to be opened and the gaming ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 122 than in the non-time saving gaming state. The initial state of the game machine 100 is set to the non-time saving game state.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to launch the game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player is allowed to play the game. A lottery for whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "major role lottery") is held. In this big win lottery, if a big hit or a small hit is won, the big winning opening 128 is opened and a big winning game or a small winning game is executed in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 128. In addition, the game state after the end of the major role game is set to any of the above game states. The major role lottery method will be described below.

As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers related to the big win lottery (big hit decision random number, hit symbol random number, reach group decision random number, reach). The mode determination random number and the fluctuation pattern random number) are acquired, and each of these random number values is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area when the game ball enters the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area are collectively called special 2 hold.

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 reserved storage area and the second special figure reserved storage area each have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, the special 1 hold is stored. 2 Holds are stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special figure hold storage area.

For example, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first storage units to the fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area, the first storage Store special 1 hold in the department. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 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 set to the fourth storage unit. Remember. Further, even when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 2nd special figure hold storage area in the same manner as described above. Special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

However, the number of special 1 hold (X1) and the number of special 2 hold (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the second special figure hold storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special figure holding storage area, the first starting port 120 is entered. No new special 1 hold is memorized by entering the game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, if four special 2 holdings are already stored in the second special figure holding storage area, the game to the second starting port 122 is played. No new special 2 hold is memorized by entering the ball.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table for special 1. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, the big hit determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when the big hit is determined, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A big role lottery will be held.

When starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold, the big hit determination random number judgment table for the special 1 is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, six levels of set values having different degrees of advantage are provided, and a special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table is provided for each set value. During the game, the set value is set to one of the six stages, and the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination corresponding to the currently set set value (registered set value stored in the set value buffer) is determined. A big role lottery is held with reference to the table.

When the set value = 1 (registered set value = 1), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6A. According to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10278, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 235.7.

When the set value = 2 (registered set value = 2), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6 (b). According to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10288, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/2277.6.

When the set value = 3 (registered set value = 3), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. 6 (c). According to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table c, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10298, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/2199.9.

When the set value = 4 (registered set value = 4), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. 6 (d). According to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table d, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10308, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 212.8.

When the set value = 5 (registered set value = 5), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table e shown in FIG. 6 (e). According to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table e, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10318, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 206.1.

When the set value = 6 (registered set value = 6), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. 6 (f). According to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10328, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 199.8.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table for special 2. When starting the big win lottery for the special 2 hold, the big hit determination random number judgment table for the special 2 is referred to. The special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each set value in the same manner as the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table.

When the set value = 1 (registered set value = 1), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 2 big hit determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7 (a). According to this special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10278, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 21634, it is determined to be a small hit, and others. If it is a big hit decision random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 235.7, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 40.1.

Similarly, when the set value = 2 to 6 (registered set value = 2 to 6), the special 2 jackpot determination random number determination tables b to f shown in FIGS. 7 (b) to 7 (f) are displayed. A large role lottery will be held with reference. According to these special 2 jackpot determination random number determination tables b to f, when the jackpot determination random numbers are the values shown in the figures, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, when the set value = 2 to 6, the jackpot probability is about 1/2277.6 to 1 / 199.8, respectively, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 40.1.

As described above, the big role lottery is performed according to the registered set value. At this time, the winning probability of the jackpot differs depending on the registered set value, and it is easier to win the jackpot when the registered set value is large than when it is small. Here, it is assumed that the winning probability of the small hit does not change even if the registered set value is different, but the winning probability of the small hit may be different for each registered set value.

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

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 8 (a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 8 (b), according to the acquired value of the winning symbol random number, As shown in the figure, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, according to the special 2 hit symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 8 (c), the type of special symbol (small hit symbol) is determined as shown in the figure according to the value of the acquired hit symbol random number. ..

On the other hand, if the result of the large winning combination lottery is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by holding special 1, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery. In addition, when the result of the big role lottery is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by the special 2 hold, the special symbol Y is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery.

That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred only when the big winning lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", and is not referred to when the big winning lottery result is "missing". Here, it is decided that different jackpot symbols are determined in the special 1 per symbol random number determination table and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table. However, the same jackpot symbol may be determined in both tables, or the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined by referring to the 1 hit symbol random number determination table regardless of the hold type. May be good.

Here, the selection ratio of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is common to all the set values, but either one or both of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol may be different for each set value.

FIG. 9 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 according to the hold type, the number of holds, the game state, the variable state associated with the game state, and the like. When the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10066. As described above, when the major winning combination lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variable effect pattern (variable mode number, variable pattern number) for notifying the major winning combination lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the result of the large winning combination lottery is "missing", the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern. It should be noted that the variable state is a concept in which the table to be referred to to determine the variable effect pattern is defined, and is set separately from the game state.

For example, when the game state is set to the non-time saving game state, when the big role lottery result of "loss" is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of holds for the special 1 hold when the big role lottery is performed ( Hereinafter, if the number (hereinafter simply referred to as “number of hold”) is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 9A. Similarly, when the non-time saving game state is set and the result of the big role lottery of "missing" is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of holds when the big role lottery is performed is 1-2. For example, if the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected as shown in FIG. 9B and the number of pending numbers is 3, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is displayed as shown in FIG. 9C. Be selected. In FIG. 9, 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.

In addition, although the reach group determination random number determination table referred to when the big role lottery result of "loss" is derived based on the special 1 hold in the non-time saving game state is described here, this is described in the main ROM 300b. In addition, many reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

If the result of the big win lottery is "big hit" or "small hit", the group type is not decided when determining the variable effect pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred only when the big win lottery result is "miss", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit".

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the big role lottery result is "miss", and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss, and the big hit selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit". It is roughly divided into a time reach mode determination random number determination table and a small hit hour reach mode determination random number determination table selected when the result of the big win lottery is "small hit". The reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of small hit are reserved types. It is provided for each.

In addition, each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each game state and symbol type. Here, FIG. 10A shows an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for special 1 jackpot. FIG. 10 (b) shows an example of the special 2 jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table, and FIG. 10 (c) shows an example of the special 2 small hit reach mode determination random number determination table. Shown in.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. Then, when the result of the above-mentioned major role lottery is "missing", as shown in FIG. 10A, a random number for determining the reach mode at the time of losing corresponding to the group type determined by the above-mentioned group type lottery. The determination table is selected, and the variable mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of loss. If the result of the above-mentioned big win lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (c), the big hit reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type is obtained. Is selected, and the variable mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, when the result of the above-mentioned large winning combination lottery is "small hit", as shown in FIG. 10D, the small hit reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type is selected. The variable mode number is determined based on the selected small hit time reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with the variation pattern random number determination table described later together with the variation mode number, and at the same time when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern The random number judgment table is determined. In FIG. 10, the table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal numbers. In the following, "H" is added when indicating a hexadecimal number, but XXH in FIGS. 10 to 12 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number.

As described above, when the result of the big role lottery is "missing", first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of loss shown in FIG. 10A according to the determined group type and game state.

On the other hand, if the result of the big win lottery is "big hit" or "small hit", the determined big hit symbol or small hit symbol (type of special symbol), big hit, or game state at the time of small hit winning, etc. The variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by referring to the corresponding jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10 and using the reach mode determination random number.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, the variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

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

When the big winning combination lottery is performed in this way, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number are determined according to the big winning combination lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of holds, the hold type, and the like. These variation mode numbers and variation pattern numbers specify the variation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the variation effect are associated with each of them.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a fluctuation time determination table. When the fluctuation mode number is determined as described above, the fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the fluctuation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a). According to this variation time 1 determination table, the variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined as described above, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b). According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, the fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery, that is, the fluctuation time.

When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub-control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation 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 mode 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. However, the details will be described later. In the following, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number may be collectively referred to as variation information, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variation command.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the first special electric accessory operating ram set table, and FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the second special electric accessory operating ram set table. The first special electric accessory operating ram set table and the second special electric accessory operating ram set table store various data for controlling the large role game or the small hit game, and are used during the large role game and the small hit. During the game, the large winning opening solenoid 128c is energized and controlled with reference to the first special electric accessory operating ram set table or the second special electric accessory operating ram set table. Hereinafter, the first special electric accessory operating ram set table and the second special electric accessory operating ram set table are collectively referred to simply as a special electric accessory operating ram set table. In reality, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and the corresponding table plays a major role according to the determined special symbol type. It is set at the start of the game or the small hit game, but here, for convenience of explanation, the control data of all the special symbols are shown in one table.

When the special symbols A, B, C, and D, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. 13, the jackpot 128 is opened and closed in a predetermined opening / closing pattern with reference to the first special electric accessory operating ram set table. The opening / closing process that controls opening / closing is executed. Further, when the special symbols a to f which are the small hit symbols are determined, the second special electric accessory operating ram set table shown in FIG. 14 or the third special electric accessory operating ram set table shown in FIG. 15 is used. With reference to this, an opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening 128 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern is executed. The big winning game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the large winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small hit game is executed only once in a round game in which the large winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times.

According to the special electric bonus actuating ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of special electric bonus actuations (executed during one big role game or small hit game) Number of round games to be played), number of special electric accessory opening / closing switching (number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened during one round game), solenoid energization time (energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each opening of the large winning opening 128) Time, that is, the opening time of one large winning opening 128), the specified number (the maximum number of winnings that can be made to the large winning opening 128 in one round game), the effective time for closing the large winning opening 128 (large winning between round games) The closing time of the mouth 128, that is, the interval time between rounds) and the ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game) are big hits as control data of the big role game. Each type of symbol is stored in advance as shown in the figure.

In the present embodiment, when the special symbols A and B, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, the big role game composed of five round games is executed. Each round game ends when a specified number (10) of game balls enter the large winning opening 128, or when a predetermined time (29.0 seconds) elapses after the large winning opening 128 is opened. .. Further, when the special symbols C and D, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, the big role game composed of two round games is executed. Each round game ends when a specified number (10) of game balls enter the large winning opening 128, or when a predetermined time (0.1 seconds) has elapsed after the large winning opening 128 is opened. .. Therefore, in the large-role game executed when the special symbols C and D are determined, it is difficult for the player to win a specified number of game balls into the large prize opening 128, and most of the prize balls are won. It is a configuration that can not be done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, when the special symbols a to f which are the small hit symbols are determined, the small hit game composed of one round game is first executed. In this small hit game, the opening and closing of the large winning opening 128 is repeatedly executed. In the small hit game in which the special symbols a to f are determined and executed, the big winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds (open 1), closed for 3.0 seconds (closed 1), and opened for 0.1 seconds. (Open 2), 1.0 second closed (closed 2), 0.1 second open (open 3), 1.0 second closed (closed 3), 0.1 second open (open 4) Opening and closing is controlled. Therefore, in the small hit game executed when the special symbols a to f are determined, the player can win a prize ball by winning a predetermined number of game balls into the large winning opening 128. ing.

Here, a specific area 140b and a non-specific area 140c are provided inside the large winning opening 128, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 always enters the specific area 140b or the non-specific area 140c. To do. Then, in the small hit game, when the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 enters the specific area 140b, the large winning game in which the large winning opening 128 is opened is executed following the small hit game. In the present embodiment, in the small hit game, regardless of whether or not the game balls have entered the specific area 140b, a specified number (10) of game balls enter the large winning opening 128, or a large winning prize is obtained. Predetermined time (0.1 seconds open (open 1), 3.0 seconds close (close 1), 0.1 seconds open (open 2), 1.0 seconds close (0.1 seconds open (open 1)) after mouth 128 is opened It ends when closing 2), opening for 0.1 seconds (opening 3), closing for 1.0 seconds (closing 3), opening for 0.1 seconds (opening 4)). At this time, when the special symbols a and b, which are the small hit symbols, are determined, the large winning opening 128 is opened 29.0 seconds x 1 time in the large role game executed following the small hit game. The game is executed three times. In addition, when the special symbols c and d, which are the small hit symbols, are determined, the large winning opening 128 is opened 29.0 seconds × 1 time in the large role game executed following the small hit game. Is executed 5 times. Further, when the special symbols e and f, which are the small hit symbols, are determined, the round game in which the large winning opening 128 is opened 29.0 seconds × 1 time is executed 9 times in the big role game.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an opening / closing mode of the large winning opening 128 and an opening / closing mode of the specific area 140b by the movable member 142. As shown in FIG. 16, in the small hit game in which the large winning opening 128 is opened, the movable member 142 opens the specific area 140b for a moment (about 0.1 seconds) at the same time as opening the large winning opening 128, and then the movable member 142 is opened. The specific region 140b is maintained in the closed state for a predetermined time, and then the specific region 140b is maintained in the open state again. Then, as shown in FIG. 16, when the special symbols a to f are determined and the small hit game is executed, the large winning opening 128 is opened a total of four times in the small hit game. Therefore, the game ball that entered the large winning opening 128 at the same time as the first opening of the large winning opening 128 may not be able to enter the specific area 140b, but the opening of the large winning opening 128 after the second time. In the above, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 can surely enter the specific area 140b. Although detailed explanation is omitted, a structure for decelerating the game ball rolling on the large winning opening 128 is provided above the large winning opening 128, and the second game is appropriately started from the start of the small hit game. When the game ball is launched into the region 116b, the game ball always enters the specific region 140b. In this specification, in order to facilitate understanding, the words "must" and "certainly" are used for explanation, but this is because the state of the game machine 100 advances the game. It is premised that it is in an appropriate state and that no unexpected situation has occurred, and does not mean 100% physical.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of a major role game. In the present embodiment, when the big role game is executed, the game state at the time of winning (big hit or small hit), the game state after the end of the big role game, the number of time reductions, depending on the type of the determined special symbol, And the variable state is set. According to this game state setting table, even if any of the special symbols A, B, C, D, a, b, c, d, e, and f is determined, the time-saving game state is set after the end of the major role game. To.

For example, according to FIG. 17, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the non-time saving game state and the special symbol B is determined as the big hit symbol, the number of times the time saving game state continues after the end of the big role game ( Hereinafter, “the number of time reductions”) is set to 25 times. This means that the time-saving game state will continue until the big role lottery is held 25 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time reductions indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving game state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the game state is set again. It will be. Therefore, when the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, if the lottery result other than the big hit is derived 25 times without deriving the lottery result of the big hit in the time-saving game state, the non-time-saving game state The game state will be changed to. Further, if the special symbol B is determined when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the time-saving game state, the number of time-saving times after the end of the big role game is set to 96 times.

Further, when the special symbols A, C, a, c, and e are determined, the number of time reductions after the end of the big role game is set to 96 times regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit. Further, when the special symbols D, b, d, and f are determined, the number of time reductions after the end of the big role game is set to 71 times regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit.

Here, in the time-saving game state, the remaining number of time-saving times is subtracted each time the large winning combination lottery result is determined, and when the remaining number of time-saving times becomes 0, the gaming state is changed to the non-time-saving gaming state. At this time, the number of time reductions is subtracted only when the result of the large winning combination lottery based on the special 2 hold is confirmed. That is, after the big role game, when the number of times the big role lottery result based on the special 2 hold is fixed, the remaining number of time reductions becomes 0, and the game state is changed to the non-time reduction game state.

In this case, when the time saving game state is set, the number of time saving times is set differently according to the type of the special symbol, but the number of time saving times is set to the same number regardless of the type of the special symbol. You may. Further, here, the number of time reductions is subtracted only when the result of the large role lottery based on the special 2 hold is confirmed, but the number of time reductions is also subtracted when the result of the large role lottery based on the special 1 hold is confirmed. May be.

Here, the number of time reductions is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, but the number of time reductions after the end of the big role game is set only based on the type of the jackpot symbol. You may.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a determination process of a normal symbol associated with whether or not to control energization of the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery"). ) Is performed.

As will be described in detail later, 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 of these random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the winning decision random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit decision random number is stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the hit decision 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 that the game ball passes through the gate 124 and is stored in the normal figure hold storage area is referred to as a normal figure hold.

When starting the normal drawing lottery in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 18A, the hit 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, A lost symbol is determined as the type of normal symbol. 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 in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general 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. Be maintained.

Further, when the normal drawing lottery is started in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 18B, the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state, 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, it is normal. A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time-saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 19A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG. 19B is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. As described above, when the general drawing lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined 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 determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, and varies when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state. The time is determined to be 1 second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is displayed in a variable manner (blinking display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 has an open / close control pattern as shown in FIG. 19 (b). Energization is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each game state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 19B, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is controlled 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 (waiting time until the opening of the second starting port 122 is started), the maximum number of times of switching the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory (the number of times of opening the second starting port 122). , The solenoid energizing time (the energizing time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening number of the second starting port 122, that is, the opening time of the second starting port 122 once), the specified number (the total of the second starting port 122). The maximum number of prizes that can be awarded to the second start port 122 during opening), the normal power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the pause time), and the normal power effective state time (second start). The second start port is the waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122) and the waiting time for ending the normal power (waiting time after the lapse of the normal power effective state time until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed). The control data of 122 is stored in advance for each gaming state as shown in the figure.

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

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

Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 with the progress of the game in the game machine 100 will be described.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a game machine state flag. In the main control board 300, whether or not the game can proceed is managed by the game machine state flag. One of six types of flag values from 00H to 05H is set in the game machine status flag. The flag value = 00H of the game machine state flag indicates a game-enabled state, and when the game machine state flag is 00H, the game progress is controlled, and when the game machine state flag is other than 00H, the game is played. It will be stopped.

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

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 21 is a first flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process on the main control board 300, and FIG. 22 is a second flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process on the main control board 300.

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

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads the startup program from the main ROM 300b as the initial setting process in response to the power-on, and also performs the 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 cutoff warning signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply cutoff detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is transferred to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is transferred 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 is transferred to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-5.

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

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a loads the flag value of the game machine state flag before the power is turned off into the D register.

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

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the address that does not include the set value and the game machine status flag at the start address of the main RAM 300c to be cleared.

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

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value of the gaming machine status flag loaded in step S100-11 is 00H (gamable 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 is transferred to step S100-21, and if it is determined that even one of the three conditions is not satisfied, the process is transferred to step S100-23.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a sets 02H (setting confirmation state) in the game machine state flag. That is, when the middle frame 104 is open, the setting change switch 180s is turned on, and the power is normally turned on while 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 the time of power recovery, which is an area after the start address set in step S100-15 of the main RAM 300c, and shifts the process to step S100-49.

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

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

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a sets an address including a set value and a game machine status flag at the start address of the main RAM 300c to be cleared.

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

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the check result of the read / write memory in the step S100-31 is normal. As a result, if it is determined that it is normal, the process is transferred to step S100-37, and if it is determined that it is not normal, the process is transferred 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 steps 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 is transferred to step S100-39, and if it is determined that 02H is not set, the process is transferred to step S100-41.

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

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the setting change condition is satisfied. As a result, if it is determined that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process is transferred to step S100-43, and if it is determined that the setting change condition is not satisfied, the process is transferred to step S100-45. Here, at least, the setting change condition is that the setting change switch 180s is turned on, the middle frame 104 is open, and 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 game machine status flag.

(Step S100-47)
The main CPU 300a executes an initialization process for clearing the clear target at the time of RAM clear in the main RAM 300c, and shifts the process to steps S100-49.

(Step S100-49)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (storing the RAM clear designation command in the transmission buffer) of a payout command (RAM clear designation command) 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 game machine status flag.

(Step S100-53)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gaming machine status flag loaded in step S100-51 is 00H (gamable state). As a result, if it is determined that it is 00H, the process is transferred to step S110, and if it is determined that it is not 00H, the process is transferred to steps S100-55.

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-61)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the ending value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the hit symbol random number goes around from the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number to the initial value update random number -1 for the hit symbol random number by the update process of the hit symbol random number described later, the hit symbol random number is obtained 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 received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310 and executes various processes according to the received data.

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

(Step S100-67)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(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 process 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 a variation effect random number.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the subcommand group set process (S110) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S110-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a variation pattern selection state specification command setting process for setting a variation pattern selection state specification command indicating the 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 the special symbol change waiting state. As a result, if it is determined that the state is in the special symbol change waiting state, the process is shifted to step S110-21, and if it is determined that the special symbol change waiting state is not in effect, the subcommand group set process is terminated.

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

Next, the interrupt processing on the main control board 300 will be described. Here, save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing when the power is turned off will be described.

(Evacuation processing when the power of the main control board 300 is turned off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) when the power is turned off in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power failure saver process.

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

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

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-11, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-7. ..

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

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

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes 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 saving the checksum.

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

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

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

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-23. ..

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

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is not 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 process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100) described above.

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing on 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 the present embodiment, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

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

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and outputs the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold display 164, and the second special symbol display. A dynamic port output process for lighting control of the display 166, the normal symbol display 168, the normal symbol hold display 170, the right-handed notification display 172, and the performance display monitor 184 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various 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 game machine status flag.

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

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

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

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are subtracted each time the timer interrupt process of the main control board 300 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S400-17)
Similar to step S100-61, the main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is added and updated by 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, at that time. Update the initial value for the hit symbol random number Update the random number from the value of the random number.

Although detailed description will be omitted, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number use the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generator built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generator updates both the jackpot random number and the hit decision random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence goes around, and sets the start value every time the system is reset. I'm changing.

(Step S500)
In the main CPU 300a, whether or not a signal is input from the first start port detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the winning opening detection switch 128s, the specific area detection switch 140s, and the out ball detection switch 130s. Executes the switch management process to determine whether or not. 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 process will be described later.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes an error management process for determining various errors and making 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 detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the large winning opening detection switch 128s, and adds the corresponding prize ball control counter and the like. Execute the winning opening switch processing for.

(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 to be output from the game information output terminal plate 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. , The LED display setting process for setting display data for lighting control of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 in the output buffer corresponding to each common is executed.

(Step S400-31)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c, the grand prize opening solenoid 128c, and the movable member drive solenoid 142c, and executes the solenoid output image synthesis processing for storing in the output port buffer.

(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 a process for disabling interrupts.

(Step S400-37)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for calculating the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 184 using the unused area of the main RAM 300c, and commons common data for displaying the calculated base ratio on the performance display monitor 184. Executes the performance display monitor control process to be set in the output buffer. In the performance display monitor control process, the base ratio is calculated for each 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 period before that 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 returns the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the above setting-related process (S450).

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

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

(Step S450-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear switch 182s is pressed (whether the RAM clear operation signal is input). As a result, if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 182s is pressed, the process is transferred to step S450-7, and if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 182s is not pressed, the process is transferred 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 is transferred to step S450-13, and if it is determined that the set value is not in the range of 1 to 6, the process is performed in step S450-11. To move.

(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 process is terminated, and when it is determined that the setting change switch 180s is not turned on, the process is moved to step S450-17.

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

(Step S110)
The main CPU 300a executes the subcommand group set process shown in FIG. 23. That is, when the setting-related processing is executed, at the end of the execution, the model command, the setting value specification command, the special figure 1 hold designation command, the special figure 2 hold designation command, the number of times command, the variation pattern selection state specification command, and the special figure phase The designated command and the customer waiting designated command will be transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S450-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine status flag to 00H (gamable state), and ends the setting-related processing.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the middle frame 104 is opened, the setting change switch 180s is turned on, and the RAM clear button is pressed and the power is turned on normally, the CPU is initialized. In the process (FIG. 21), 01H (setting change state) is set in the game machine state flag. After that, the timer interrupt process is executed, but since 01H (setting change state) is set in the game machine status flag, all the processes related to the progress of the game (steps S400-15 to S400-25 in FIG. 25). ) Is stopped and the setting related processing is executed.

The setting-related processing is repeatedly executed while the setting change switch 180s is on, and during this setting-related processing, the operation of pressing the RAM clear button is accepted as the setting change operation of the registered setting value. That is, during the setting change process (S450-1 to S450-13) for accepting the setting change operation, the registered setting value stored in the setting value buffer is one of the setting 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 switched off while 01H (setting change state) is set in the game machine status flag, the setting change process is completed and 00H (game available state) is set in the game machine status flag. 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 the present embodiment, after the RAM clear button pressing operation, that is, the acceptance of the registration setting value setting change operation is completed, the setting value designation command corresponding to the registration setting value is performed in the subcommand group set processing. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. On the other hand, the setting value designation command is not transmitted to the sub-control board 330 while the setting change operation is being accepted. In this way, while the setting change operation is being accepted, the setting value specification command is transmitted when the acceptance of the setting change operation is completed and the game progresses to a state in which the setting value specification command is not transmitted. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk that the registered setting value is illegally acquired.

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

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) on the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball enters the first start port 120 and the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S520, and if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-5. To move.

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

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

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is the time when the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, that is, whether the game ball enters the large winning opening 128 and the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S500-9, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-11. Move the process.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the game is currently in a big role game or a small hit game, and determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the large winning opening 128. Here, if it is determined that the player is not in the big role game or the small hit game, the predetermined fraud detection process is executed, the game is in the big role game or the small hit game, and the game ball is inserted into the large winning opening 128. When it is determined that the ball has been properly played, the large winning opening winning ball number counter is added by 1, and the large winning opening winning designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the specific area 140b and the detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 140s. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S540, and if it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is not detected, the process is transferred to step S500-13.

(Step S540)
The main CPU 300a executes the specific area passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b, and ends the switch management process. The details of this specific area passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the general winning opening detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the general winning opening 118 and the 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-on is detected, the process is moved to step S500-15, and if it is determined that the general winning opening detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-17. To move.

(Step S500-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the general winning opening winning designation command in the transmission buffer.

(Step S500-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the out ball detection switch is on detection, that is, whether the detection signal is input from the out ball detection switch 130s. As a result, if it is determined that the out-ball detection switch-on is detected, the process is moved to step S500-19, and if it is determined that the out-ball detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated. ..

(Step S500-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the out-ball detection designation command in the transmission buffer and ends the switch management process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a gate passing 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 generator.

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

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

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates the target storage unit for saving the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units in the normal figure reservation storage area.

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

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

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a first starting port passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. The special symbol identification value is for identifying whether the hold type is special 1 hold or special 2 hold, and the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 hold, and the special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 hold.

(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 start port passing process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a module common to the second start port passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start port passage process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a second starting port passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) on the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port pass process (step S530) described above.

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

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

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the 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 reserved balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value. As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S535-23, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S535-9.

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

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates the target storage unit for saving the acquired jackpot determination random number among the eight storage units in the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a has a jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, a hit symbol random number updated in step S400-19, a reach group determination random number updated in step S100-69, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern. A 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 hold ball winning order setting process for updating and storing the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in the special symbol hold storage area.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a executes an acquisition-time effect determination process for performing a large role provisional 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-time effect determination process, a look-ahead designation command indicating fluctuation 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 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter. 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 less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state described later. As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state, the process is moved to step S535-27, and if it is determined that the state is not less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening open control state, the special case is concerned. The symbol random number acquisition process is terminated.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal prize, and if it determines that there is an abnormal prize, executes a start port abnormal prize error process that performs a predetermined process, and performs the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). ) Is finished.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating the process of passing through the specific area in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-11 that the specific area detection switch is on, it determines whether or not the validity period flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the validity period flag is on, the process is transferred to step S540-3, and if it is determined that the validity period flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S540-9.

As will be described in detail later, this validity period flag is for determining whether or not the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is regarded as valid, and in the present embodiment, the small hit game Turned on at the start of (first round game).

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the validity period flag is on, the main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area entry flag is on. The specific area entry flag identifies that the game ball has already effectively entered the specific area 140b. If it is determined that the specific area entry flag is turned on, the specific area passage process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not turned on, the process is moved to step S540-5.

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

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a specific area entry command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit to the sub-control board 330 that the game ball has effectively entered the specific area 140b, and ends the specific area passage process.

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

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

FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and a normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 124. And proceed in parallel at the same time. The processing related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each processing related to the special game by the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 33, a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games are stored in the main ROM 300b, 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 change waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", the module is called. When the module for executing "special symbol change processing" is called and the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and special. When the game management phase is "03H" or "07H", the module for executing the "pre-processing for opening the large winning opening" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H". Is called a module for executing the "large winning opening opening control process", and when the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H", the "large winning opening closing effective processing" is executed. When the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH", the module for executing the "large winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

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

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects 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 process.

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

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol change waiting process on the main control board 300. This special symbol change 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 hold ball number counter, that is, the special 2 hold number (X2) is "1" or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) is not "1" or more. The process is transferred to step S610-3.

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

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

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure reservation storage area, or in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit 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 step S610-1, when it is determined that the number of balls reserved for special symbol 2 is "1" or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reserved storage area are stored. 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 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. Further, in step S610-3, when it is determined that the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reserved storage area. The special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball count counter corresponding to the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit is subtracted by "1", and special 1 hold or special 2 hold. Sets the hold decrement command in the send buffer to indicate that "1" has been subtracted.

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

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining the special symbol. Here, when the determination information (lottery result of the big role lottery) stored in step S611 is a big hit or a small hit, the winning type (whether it is a big hit or a small hit) and the holding type are loaded and corresponded. Set the winning symbol random number judgment table. Then, the set hit symbol random number determination table is referred to, special symbol determination data is extracted using the hit symbol random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol or small hit symbol). ) Is saved. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the large role lottery stored in step S611 is lost, if the hold type is special 1 hold, the special symbol X is saved as the lost symbol, and if the hold type is special 2 hold, Save the special symbol Y as a lost symbol. Here, the symbol type specification 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 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

(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. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

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

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

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in order to start the variable display of the special symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting 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 is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided separately with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. Here, the counter value is set in the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 hold ball count counter and the special symbol 2 hold ball count counter, and sets the special symbol hold designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter. 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, each time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is exhausted, the number of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, 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 change waiting process.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating the above-mentioned special symbol collision determination process (S611).

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the registered set value of the set value buffer.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the registration setting value loaded in step S611-1 is within the normal range. As a result, if it is determined that the value is within the normal range, the process is transferred to step S611-9, and if it is determined that the value is not within the normal range, the process is transferred to step S611-5.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a sets 03H (setting abnormal state) in the game machine state flag.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the setting abnormal state command (subcommand) in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol hit determination process. When this setting abnormality state command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330, a notification indicating that the setting is abnormal is made.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the information loaded in step S611-1, and sets the lower limit value and the upper limit value when determining jackpot or small hit, respectively.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a compares the big hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit with the above lower limit value and upper limit value, and performs a determination process (big win lottery) for determining whether or not a big hit or a small hit has been won.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the result of the determination process in step S611-11 as the determination information, and ends the special symbol hit determination process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process on the main control board 300.

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S611 is a big hit or a small hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit or a small hit, the process is moved to step S612-3, and if it is determined that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit (it is a loss), the process is performed in step S612-5. Move.

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

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

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the number of holds confirmed in step S612-5, and the hold 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 random number determination table for determining the reach mode at the time of loss corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-7.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a has a variable 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 variation mode command corresponding to the variation 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. 38 is a flowchart illustrating processing during special symbol change in the main control board 300. This special symbol change processing 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 fluctuation base counter. The counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is set so as to make one round in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, it is set. The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

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

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update 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 variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred 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 the 7-segments constituting 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, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the process is concerned. Ends processing during special symbol change.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the processing during the special symbol change. As a result, each segment constituting the 7-segment is turned on in sequence at predetermined time intervals.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

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

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

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S630-19, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process is transferred to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the count-cutting management process. Here, the time saving state flag for identifying whether the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is loaded, and whether the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state. To confirm. Then, when the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the counter value of the time-saving number-cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time reduction count cut counter, the time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction game state is set. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes the fluctuation state update process. Here, it is determined whether the fluctuation state is currently a special fluctuation state. Then, when it is determined that the special fluctuation state is set, the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not to switch from the special fluctuation state to the normal fluctuation state. As a result, when it is determined to switch to the normal variable state, that is, when it is determined that the variation display of the last special symbol in the special variable state is completed, the variable state identification flag is updated to the flag for the normal variable state. ..

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for confirming the game state when the special symbol is confirmed, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is confirmed.

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

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

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, when the special game management process based on the hold of 1 is completed and 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 remembered.

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

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

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-21, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter. .. It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the large role game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation count counter, and by adding the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter to "1" at the start of each round game, the current counter value is added. The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, the process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

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

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big win game or the small hit game to the sub-control board 330. It should be noted that this opening designation command is provided for each opening time, and here, the opening designation command corresponding to the opening time saved in step S630-25 is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H" when the result of the big win lottery confirmed in step S630-3 is a big hit, and sets the special game management phase to "03H" when it is a small hit. Update to "07H" to end the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the big role game or the small hit game is started.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the large winning opening on the main control board 300. This large winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the special winning opening is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", The process is transferred to step S640-3.

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

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening 128 to transmit the opening start of the large winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to the sub-control board 330.

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is 07H, that is, whether the small hit game is in progress. As a result, if it is determined that the special game management phase is 07H, the process is transferred to step S640-9, and if it is determined that the special game management phase is not 07H, the process is transferred to step S640-13.

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not it is the start of the first round game based on the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter. As a result, if it is determined that it is the start of the first round game, the process is transferred to step S640-11, and if it is determined that it is not the start of the first round game, the process is performed in step S640-13. Move.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a turns on the validity period flag. As a result, the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is enabled with the start of the small hit game.

(Step S640-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“04H” or “08H”), and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process on the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit of the number of opening / closing switching of the special electric accessory opening / closing (the number of opening / closing of the large winning opening 128 during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is moved to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric accessory operating ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter, the solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the winning opening solenoid 128c, and The timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the grand prize opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, or energizes the large winning opening solenoid 128c to stop energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c. Execute control processing. By executing the large winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled in steps S400-31 and S400-33.

(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 large winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is established, the process is shifted to step S641-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

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

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H".

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

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

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

(Step S650-5)
In the main CPU 300a, whether the counter value of the large winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the maximum winning number in one round is set in the large winning opening 128. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls have entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the large winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the large winning opening closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c and closing the large winning opening 128. As a result, the large winning opening 128 is closed.

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

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

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a command for designating the closing of the winning opening to indicate that the winning opening 128 has been closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This large winning opening closing effective process is executed when the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special game timer closing valid processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the special game timer is determined to be "0". The process is transferred to step S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times is completed. .. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, the process is transferred to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. The process is transferred to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H". When the special game management phase is "09H", that is, during the control of the small hit game, the number of round games of the small hit game is "1". Therefore, it is always determined as YES in step S660-3. However, the process does not shift to the step.

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

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is 09H, that is, whether the small hit game is in progress. As a result, if it is determined that the special game management phase is 09H, the process is transferred to step S660-11, and if it is determined that the special game management phase is not 09H, the process is transferred to step S660-21.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not all the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 128 have been discharged. Here, it is determined that the discharge is completed when the value obtained by subtracting the total number of the game balls that have entered the specific area 140b and the non-specific area 140c from the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 128 becomes 0. To do. If it is determined that the discharge is completed, the process is moved to step S660-13, and if it is determined that the discharge is not completed, the large winning opening closing effective process is terminated. If the determination result that the discharge is not completed is continuously derived for a certain period of time, error processing is performed.

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the specific area entry flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is on, the process is transferred to step S660-15, and if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S660-21. ..

(Step S660-15)
The main CPU 300a turns off the specific area entry flag.

(Step S660-17)
The main CPU 300a confirms the type of the small hit symbol, and adds 1 to the counter for the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory as a counter value (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = the number of rounds minus 1). Set the number of round games in the big role game).

(Step S660-19)
The main CPU 300a sets 03H in the special game management phase and ends the large winning opening closing effective process.

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

(Step S660-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“06H” or “0AH”).

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

FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH".

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. Here, the game state after the end of the big role game is set based on the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big role game. Specifically, the game state is set to the short-time game state after the big role game, and the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big role game and the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit are used. , As shown in FIG. 17, the number of time reductions is set to 25 times, 71 times, and 96 times.

Further, here, after the end of the big role game or the small hit game, based on the big hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big role game or the small hit symbol that triggered the execution of the small hit game and the set value being set. The process of setting the fluctuation state is also performed.

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

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for specifying the number of times corresponding to the number of time reductions saved in step S670-3.

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

FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating a normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing 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 Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 45, a plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling normal games are stored in the main ROM 300b, 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 change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", the module is called. The module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and it is normal. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "normal electric accessory winning opening opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" When the module for executing the "electric accessory winning opening opening control process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a normal game management process (step S700) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol change waiting process on the main control board 300. This normal symbol change waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol hold ball number counter, and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the normal symbol hold is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol change waiting process is terminated, and if 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 blocks-transfers the normal figure hold (hit determination random number) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the normal figure hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the normal drawing hold stored in the 1st storage unit is transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol hold ball counter is subtracted by "1", and a normal symbol hold reduction specification command indicating that the normal symbol hold is subtracted by "1" is transmitted. Set in the 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 a general drawing lottery, and stores the lottery result. Execute the judgment process.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on in the case of a hit, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned off in the case of a loss. .. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol display 168 is finally turned on. For example, if a winner is won, the normal symbol stop symbol number is "0". Is determined, and 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 gaming state, selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol variation time data table.

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

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

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

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating the hold of the normal figure, which indicates the number of hold of the normal figure stored in the hold storage area of the normal figure.

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

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

FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating processing during normal symbol variation in the main control board 300. This normal symbol change processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process is transferred to step S720-9, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred 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 168. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(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 shifted to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0", the process is concerned. Ends processing during normal symbol change.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is turned off, the counter value indicating lighting is updated, and the counter value indicating lighting of the normal symbol display 168 is updated. If is, the counter value indicating that the light is turned off is updated, and the processing during the normal symbol change is terminated. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeatedly turns on and off (blinks) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

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

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

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

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, when the normal game management process based on the normal figure hold of 1 is completed and the normal figure hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the normal symbol based on the next hold is performed. It becomes.

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

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

FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process 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 pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". The process is transferred to step S741.

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

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H" and ends the pre-opening process of the normal electric accessory winning opening.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a process of switching the opening / closing of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory on the main control board 300.

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

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the open / close control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory open / close switching count counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. The stop control data) and the timer data which is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time (normal power closing effective time = pause 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 energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c, or stops energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. The object solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing this normal electric accessory solenoid energization control process, the energization start or 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 start port 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is shifted to step S741-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

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

FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "04H".

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

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

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

(Step S750-5)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the second starting port 122 is being controlled to open / close once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls have been entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S750-7.

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

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

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

FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating an ordinary electric accessory winning opening closing effective process on the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

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

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

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

FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening end weight process on the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening end wait 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 accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is moved to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process. As a result, when the normal symbol hold is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is restarted.

As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 300, the special game and the normal game proceed, and during the progress of such a game, a command transmitted from the main control board 300 Based on the above, the sub-control board 330 is controlled to execute various effects. In the following, the effect controlled by the sub-control board 330 will be described, but here, the case where the game is properly performed is described. For example, a large winning combination lottery based on the special 2 hold is performed in the non-time-saving game state. The explanation will be omitted for irregular cases such as when a large role lottery is performed based on the special 1 hold in the short-time game state.

FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining the basic flow of the game, and FIG. 56 is a diagram for explaining the contribution ratio of the big hit and the small hit. As described above, in the main control board 300, in the non-time-saving game state in which it is relatively difficult for the game ball to enter the start port (second start port 122), and the start port (second) than in the non-time-saving game state. A game state is set to one of a plurality of game states including a time-saving game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the start port 122), and the progress of the game is controlled according to the set game state.

Further, on the sub-control board 330, the effect mode is set according to the gaming state. The background image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, various effect images, the BGM, and the lighting pattern of the effect lighting device 204 are defined for each effect mode. That is, it can be said that the production according to the production mode is executed during the game.

In the game machine 100, the game state is set to the non-time saving game state as the initial state. As shown in FIG. 55, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the effect mode is set to the normal mode. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the effect for the normal mode is executed. As described above, in the non-time saving game state, the winning probability of the normal drawing lottery is 1/100, so that the second starting port 122 is hardly opened. Therefore, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start port 120.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 120, the special 1 hold is stored, and when the starting condition is satisfied, a large winning combination lottery based on the special 1 hold is performed according to the registration set value. That is, on condition that the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 120, second starting port 122), the winning type including at least a big hit and a small hit is determined according to the registered set value. At this time, in the big win lottery based on the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), there is a probability of about 1 / 235.7 to 1 / 199.8 depending on the registered set value, and a big hit (a kind of big hit) is made. You will win, but you will not win a small hit.

If a big hit is won in a big win lottery based on the special 1 hold, either special symbol A or B is determined as the big hit symbol. When the special symbols A and B are determined, a major role game consisting of five round games is executed. In each round game, a specified number of 10 game balls can be entered into the large winning opening 128, and the winning balls are paid out based on the entry of the game balls into the large winning opening 128. Here, it is assumed that 15 prize balls are paid out for each game ball entered into the large prize opening 128. Therefore, 150 prize balls can be obtained in one round game, and the number of prize balls obtained in the major role game in which the special symbols A and B are determined and executed is 750.

When the major role game is completed, the game state is set to the time-saving game state as shown in FIG. 55. As described above, in the time-saving game state, since the winning probability of the general drawing lottery is 99/100, the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 122. Therefore, in the time-saving game state, the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start port 122. That is, in the time-saving game state, a large role lottery based on the special 2 hold will be performed.

The production mode when the game state is set to the time-saving game state is roughly classified into a battle mode and a RUSH mode. The battle mode continues until the symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “symbol variation”) on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 is completed 25 times. In other words, the battle mode is set across the 1st to 25th symbol fluctuations.

Although detailed description is omitted, the battle effect is executed in the first to 24th symbol fluctuations in the battle mode. In this battle effect, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character play against each other is displayed, and when the ally character wins, the effect mode shifts to the RUSH mode. Further, in the 25th symbol change in the battle mode, a success effect or a failure effect is executed. When the success effect is executed, the effect mode shifts to the RUSH mode, and when the failure effect is executed, the effect mode shifts to the normal mode.

Here, when the special symbol A is determined and the big role game is executed, the game state after the big role game is set to the time saving game state, and the time saving number is set to 96 times. Therefore, in this case, if neither the big hit nor the small hit is won during the battle mode, the success effect is executed during the 25th symbol change, and the effect mode shifts to the RUSH mode.

On the other hand, when the special symbol B is determined and the big role game is executed, the game state after the big role game is set to the time saving game state, and the time saving number is set to 25 times. Therefore, in this case, if neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the battle mode, the failure effect is executed during the 25th symbol change. Then, with the end of the 25th symbol change, the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving gaming state, and at the same time, the effect mode shifts to the normal mode.

Further, during the battle mode, since the game state is set to the time-saving game state, the big role lottery mainly based on the special 2 hold is executed. In the big role lottery based on the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), the jackpot is won with a probability of about 1 / 235.7 to 1 / 199.8 according to the registration setting value, and the registration setting is also made. Regardless of the value, there is a probability of winning a small hit with a probability of about 1 / 40.1.

If a big hit is won in a big win lottery based on the special 2 hold, either special symbol C or D is determined as the big hit symbol. When the special symbols C and D are determined, a major role game composed of two round games is executed. However, in the big role game in which the special symbols C and D are determined and executed, the big winning opening 128 opens only 0.1 seconds x 1 time in each round game, and most of the game balls enter the big winning opening 128. Do not ball. Therefore, the number of prize balls won in the big role game in which the special symbols C and D are determined and executed is substantially 0.

On the other hand, when a small hit is won in a large winning combination lottery based on the special 2 hold, one of the special symbols a to f is determined as the small hit symbol. As described above, when the special symbols a to f are determined, the small hit game is executed, and when the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the large winning opening 128 in the small hit game, the two types of big hits are won, and so on. A round game in which the grand prize opening 128 is opened is executed. In the present embodiment, if the game ball is appropriately launched toward the second game area 116b, the game ball enters the specific area 140b regardless of the types of the special symbols a to f. That is, in the present embodiment, the winning of the small hit is substantially equal to the winning of the two kinds of big hits, and a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained.

When the special symbols a and b are determined and the two types of big hits are won, the small hit game is followed by three round games. Here, even after the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the small hit game, the small hit game is continuously executed. Therefore, even in the small hit game, a predetermined number of game balls can be entered into the large winning opening 128. That is, when the special symbols a and b are determined, 600 prize balls corresponding to substantially four round games can be obtained.

Similarly, the number of prize balls won when the special symbols c and d are determined is 900, which is equivalent to a round game for six times, and the number of prize balls won when the special symbols e and f are determined is The number is 1500, which is equivalent to 10 round games.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the contribution rate (expected value of profit acquisition) to the profit obtained in the time-saving game state is larger in the small hit (two-kind jackpot) than in the one-kind jackpot. Specifically, here, as the profit obtained by the one-kind jackpot and the small hit (two-kind jackpot) in the time-saving game state, the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, and the game to the big winning opening 128 There are prize balls that can be obtained by entering the ball.

In both the type 1 big hit and the small hit (type 2 big hit), the subsequent game state is set to the time saving game state. However, the winning probability of a small hit is about 5 to 6 times the winning probability of a kind of big hit. Specifically, when a player makes a profit in a short-time game state, the probability that the profit is brought about by a kind of big hit is compared with the probability that the profit is brought about by a small hit. In this case, in the short-time game state, the probability that the player can make a profit by a small hit is higher than the probability that the player can make a profit by a kind of big hit. That is, it can be said that the expected value of profit obtained in the short-time game state is larger for a small hit than for a kind of big hit.

In the above embodiment, the number of time reductions given as the expected value of profits obtained in the time reduction game state is the same for one type of big hit and small hit. However, for example, the number of time reductions given when a small hit is won in the time saving game state is set to be larger than the number of time reductions given when a big hit is won, and the profit is obtained by the small hit also for the number of time reductions. The expected value may be larger than the expected value of profit from the jackpot.

Further, in the time-saving game state, the number of prize balls won by one kind of big hit is substantially 0, while the average number of prize balls won by small hit is 1050. As is clear from this, when the profit obtained by the player is used as the number of winning prize balls, the profit obtained by the player by the small hit is more than the profit obtained by the player by the kind of big hit in the short-time game state. Is larger. That is, it can be said that the contribution rate to the profit obtained in the short-time game state is larger in the small hit than in the big hit.

On the other hand, the contribution rate to the profit obtained in the non-time saving game state is larger for a kind of big hit than for a small hit. That is, in the non-time saving game state, only the big role lottery based on the special 1 hold is practically performed. In the big role lottery based on the special 1 hold, you will not win a small hit. Therefore, when a player makes a profit in a non-time-saving game state, the probability that the profit is brought about by a kind of big hit is compared with the probability that the profit is made by a small hit. However, there is a higher probability that the player will benefit from a kind of jackpot. That is, it can be said that the contribution rate to the profit obtained in the non-time saving game state is larger for a kind of big hit than for a small hit.

In addition, the winning probability of a kind of big hit differs for each set value, and the winning probability of a small hit is the same for each set value. The winning probability of a kind of jackpot, which has a large contribution to profit in the non-time-saving game state, differs depending on the set value. That is, in the non-time saving game state, the set value has a great influence on the profit of the player. On the other hand, the winning probability of a small hit having a large contribution rate to profit in the time-saving game state is common to all the set values. Therefore, in the time-saving game state, the influence of the set value on the profit of the player is small. According to the game machine 100 having the above configuration, a new game property is realized, and the interest of the game is improved.

As shown in FIG. 55, if a small hit is won during the battle mode and two types of big hits are won, a predetermined bonus effect is executed during the small hit game and the subsequent round game. .. In addition, when a kind of big hit is won based on the special 2 hold during the battle mode, the RUSH rush effect for notifying the shift to the RUSH mode is executed during the big role game (round game).

As described above, there are three patterns for shifting to the RUSH mode. The first transition pattern is a pattern in which the special symbol A is determined in the normal mode (non-time saving game state), and then the symbol changes 25 times in the battle mode. In this first transition pattern, the remaining number of time reductions when shifting to the RUSH mode is 71 times. Therefore, after shifting to the RUSH mode, if one type of big hit and a small hit (two kinds of big hits) are not won in the 71 large role lottery, the time saving game state and the RUSH mode are terminated by 71 times of symbol fluctuation, and the non- It will shift to the time-saving game state and the normal mode.

The second transition pattern is a pattern in which a small hit and a two-kind big hit are won during the battle mode. Even if a small hit or a two-kind big hit is won during the RUSH mode, the mode shifts to the RUSH mode again via the bonus effect. In this second transition pattern, the subsequent transition path of the effect mode differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol.

Specifically, when the special symbols b, d, and f are determined as the small hit symbols and the two types of big hits are won, the number of time reductions is set to 71 times. In this case, as in the case of the first transition pattern described above, if one big hit and a small hit (two kinds big hit) are not won in the 71 big win lottery, the time saving game state and the RUSH mode are held with the 71st symbol change. Is finished, and shifts to the non-time saving game state and the normal mode.

On the other hand, when the special symbols a, c, and e are determined as the small hit symbols and the two types of big hits are won, the number of time reductions is set to 96 times. In this case, if one type of big hit and one type of small hit (two kinds of big hits) are not won in the 71st big role lottery, the RUSH mode ends with the 71st symbol change and the battle mode is entered. After that, in the battle mode, if one big hit and a small hit (two kinds big hit) are not won in the 25 big role lottery, the time saving game state and the battle mode end with the 25th symbol change, and the non-time saving game state and the normal Move to mode.

The third transition pattern is a pattern in which a kind of big hit (special symbols C and D) is won during the battle mode. Even if a big hit is won in the RUSH mode, the mode shifts to the RUSH mode again via a predetermined effect. Here, when the special symbol C is determined as the jackpot symbol, the number of time reductions is set to 96 times, so that one type of jackpot and a small hit (two types of jackpot) must be won in the 71 major role lottery. The RUSH mode ends with the 71st symbol change, and the battle mode is entered. On the other hand, when the special symbol D is decided as the jackpot symbol, the number of time reductions is set to 71 times, so it is necessary to win one kind of jackpot and a small hit (two kinds of jackpot) in the 71 big role lottery. For example, the time-saving game state and the RUSH mode are terminated with the 71st symbol change, and the mode shifts to the non-time-saving game state and the normal mode.

As described above, the RUSH mode shifts in any of the three transition patterns, but ends in 71 symbol fluctuations regardless of the transition pattern. In the RUSH mode, in the 1st to 70th symbol fluctuations, a variation effect for notifying the result of the major winning combination lottery is executed. Further, in the 71st symbol change, a transition effect for notifying the transition to the battle mode or an end effect for notifying the end of the time-saving game state (renso) is executed. However, the transition effect and the end effect are executed when the result of the big role lottery is lost. That is, when the result of the 71st big winning combination lottery in the RUSH mode is a small hit or a kind of big hit, a predetermined effect is executed.

(Example of production)
FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a variation pattern without reach. As described above, during the 1st to 70th symbol fluctuations in the RUSH mode, the reach-less fluctuation pattern or the reach fluctuation pattern fluctuation effect is executed. In the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are superimposed and displayed on the background image in the main effect display unit 200a.

For example, as shown in FIG. 57 (a), it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the result of the large winning combination lottery was lost. When a new symbol change is performed in this state, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c start the variation display (scroll display) with the start of the symbol variation. To do. The downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are scrolled in the vertical direction. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are simultaneously stopped and displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the three effect symbols stopped and displayed at this time are stopped and displayed. The combination of 210a, 210b, and 210c informs the player of the result of the big win lottery.

In the RUSH mode, as shown in FIG. 57, the number of remaining symbol fluctuations in the RUSH mode is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and is subtracted by 1 each time the variation effect is executed. .. Since the RUSH mode ends after 71 symbol fluctuations, it is displayed as 71 times at the time of transition to the RUSH mode, and is updated and displayed 70 times with the start of the first symbol variation.

FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of the reach variation pattern. Similar to the variation effect of the reach-less variation pattern, the variation effect of the reach variation pattern starts the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c with the start of the symbol variation as shown in FIG. 58 (a). To. After that, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), the effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect).

In this way, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the "reach mode" in which the effect symbols 210a and 210c are the same symbol (aspect) in the main effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), the main effect display unit 200a In, "reach" is displayed by superimposing on the effect symbols 210a and 210c. After that, a battle production is executed as a reach development production. Here, as a battle effect, a friendly character and an enemy character play against each other, and the winning or losing of the small hit is notified by the victory or defeat. For example, when the battle effect starts, the battle characters are first displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (d). Then, as shown in FIGS. 58 (e) and 58 (f), images in which friendly characters and enemy characters attack each other are displayed. This battle production has a victory pattern and a defeat pattern. In addition, this battle production is provided with multiple execution patterns that differ in the number of friendly characters, enemy characters, the number of friendly characters, battle content, etc., and each execution pattern has a victory pattern and a defeat pattern. Has been done.

The reach fluctuation pattern when the lost pattern is determined is the lost pattern. In the variation effect of the loss pattern, an image in which the ally character is defeated is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 58 (g), the effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed at a symbol different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c. When the battle effect of the above-mentioned loss pattern is executed, the original background image is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a after the end of the battle effect, and the next variable effect is executed.

Further, as described above, when a small hit is won in the RUSH mode, the reach variation pattern is always obtained, and the reach development effect of the victory pattern is executed. In the variation effect of the victory pattern, an image in which the ally character finally wins the enemy character is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 58 (h), the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed. In this way, when the winning of the small hit is notified, the above-mentioned bonus effect is executed during the small hit game and the subsequent round game, and the mode shifts to the RUSH mode again.

Here, in the present embodiment, the number of time reductions when shifting to the RUSH mode is 96 times or 71 times, and if a big hit or a small hit is not won during this period, the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving gaming state, so-called ST. It is a machine. As described above, in the RUSH mode, when a kind of jackpot is won based on the special 2 hold, either the special symbol C or D, which is the jackpot symbol, is determined. According to these jackpot symbols, it is practically impossible to win a prize ball, but since the number of time reductions is reset to 96 or 71, especially when the number of remaining symbol fluctuations in the RUSH mode is small. It is possible to avoid the so-called time saving omission, which is pleasing to the player.

On the other hand, it is assumed that the special symbols C and D are determined in a situation where the number of remaining symbol fluctuations in the RUSH mode is large, for example, immediately after the transition to the RUSH mode. In this case, there is a possibility that the player may be dissatisfied with not being able to win the prize ball despite winning the jackpot, or may feel regret that the timing of winning the jackpot is too early. Therefore, in the present embodiment, different effects are executed during the big role game depending on the time when one kind of big hit is won in the RUSH mode (time saving game state).

FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating an example of the setting suggestion effect. In the RUSH mode, if a kind of big hit is won when the number of symbol fluctuations is less than 35 times, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the big role game. In the setting suggestion effect, first, a right-handed notification effect is executed during the opening. In the right-handed notification effect, as shown in FIG. 59 (a), "right-handed" is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the launch operation of the game ball toward the second game area 116b is prompted. Then, during the round game, a predetermined character image is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 59 (b), and during the ending, the RUSH mode is continued as shown in FIG. 59 (c). A message to notify is displayed.

FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating a setting suggestion effect determination table. At the start of the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect determination table is referred to, and the character image to be displayed on the main effect display unit 200a during the round game is determined. According to the setting suggestion effect determination table, the selection ratio of each of the five types of character images of characters A to E is defined for each registered setting value. Here, when the character E is displayed, the registration setting value = "6" is fixed. Further, for example, the selection ratio of the character A becomes higher as the registration setting value is lower, and the selection ratio of the character D becomes higher as the registration setting value is higher. As a result, in the setting suggestion effect, the current registered setting value is suggested by the displayed character image.

FIG. 61 is a diagram illustrating an example of a rewinding effect. In the RUSH mode, if a kind of jackpot is won when the number of symbol fluctuations is 35 or more, the rewinding effect is executed during the big role game. In the rewinding effect, first, during the opening, as shown in FIG. 61A, a right-handed notification effect is executed. Then, during the round game, as shown in FIGS. 61 (b), (c), and (d), a movie that rewinds the variable effect at the time of winning a kind of jackpot is displayed. Further, although not shown here, it is as if all the variable effects in the RUSH mode are rewound and reproduced, for example, an image in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c scroll in the opposite direction is displayed. The image is displayed. After that, during the ending, as shown in FIG. 61 (e), a message notifying the continuation of the RUSH mode is displayed.

As described above, the number of prize balls that can be obtained when one type of jackpot is won in the time-saving game state is smaller than the number of prize balls that can be obtained when two types of jackpots are won in the time-saving game state. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect and improve the interest of the game by being able to execute different effects depending on the time when one kind of big hit is won in the time-saving game state.

Next, the processing on the sub-control board 330 for executing the above setting suggestion effect and rewind effect will be described. In the following, among the processes on the sub-control board 330, the processes that are not related to the setting suggestion effect and the rewind effect will be omitted.

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 62 is a flowchart illustrating a 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 initializes and sets the flags 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 S1000-3 until the 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.

(Subtimer interrupt processing of subcontrol board 330)
FIG. 63 is a flowchart illustrating the subtimer interrupt process (S1100) of the subcontrol 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 (30 times per second). Then, due to 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 an interrupt.

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

(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 receive buffer is analyzed by the command reception interrupt process.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the time table and performs a time schedule management process for executing the process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table. Here, based on the time data set in the timetable, various flags are turned on and off, or commands are sent to each production device to perform variable production and major role production. It will control the execution of the production.

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

FIG. 64 is a flowchart illustrating an opening designation command reception process executed when an opening designation command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the opening designation command is set on the main control board 300 in step S630-27 of FIG. 39, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 22) of step S100-65. To.

(Step S1210-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the jackpot symbols are the special symbols C and D. As a result, if it is determined that the special symbols C and D are used, the process is moved to step S1210-3, and if it is determined that the special symbols C and D are not used, the opening designation command reception process is terminated. Although detailed description is omitted, the main control board 300 transmits a special figure stop designation command indicating the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped to the sub control board 330. The sub-control board 330 stores the type of the special symbol in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 330c based on the received special symbol stop designation command. Here, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the information stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot is the battle mode. As a result, if it is determined that the mode is in battle mode, the process is transferred to step S1210-5, and if it is determined that the mode is not in battle mode, the process is transferred to step S1210-7.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes the process required for the RUSH rush effect during the big role game, and ends the opening designated command reception process.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot is the RUSH mode. As a result, if it is determined that the mode is RUSH mode, the process is moved to step S1210-9, and if it is determined that the mode is not RUSH mode, the opening designation command reception process is terminated.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the number of symbol fluctuations in the RUSH mode is less than 35 times. As a result, if it is determined that the number of times is less than 35, the process is transferred to step S1210-11, and if it is determined that the number is not less than 35 (35 times or more), the process is transferred to step S1210-15.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines and stores the character to be displayed on the main effect display unit 200a during the round game with reference to the setting suggestion effect determination table (FIG. 60).

(Step S1210-13)
The sub CPU 330a executes the process required for the setting suggestion effect, and ends the opening designation command reception process.

(Step S1210-15)
The sub CPU 330a executes the processing required for the rewinding effect, and ends the opening designation command reception processing.

By the processing of step S1210-13 and step S1210-15, the setting suggestion effect or the rewind effect is executed with the start of the first round game.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can come up with various modifications or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. Will be done.

In the above embodiment, the case where the set value of 6 stages is provided has been described, but the set value may be provided in any number of stages. Further, in the above embodiment, it is decided that the winning probability of the jackpot differs depending on the set value. However, what is different depending on the set value is not limited to this. For example, the winning probability of some small hits may differ depending on the set value. Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot winning probabilities are different for all the set values, but the jackpot winning probabilities may be the same for some set values. In any case, one of the set values of the multiple stages is held as the registered set value, and the winning type including at least the big hit and the small hit depends on the registered set value on condition that the game ball enters the starting port. It is determined that the winning probability of a kind of big hit differs with at least some set values, and the winning probability of a small hit may be equal with at least some set values.

Further, it goes without saying that the content of the effect and the effect mode in the above-described embodiment are merely examples and can be appropriately designed.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the large winning combination lottery based on the special 1 hold, the small hit is not won, but the small hit may be won by the special 1 hold.

Further, in the above embodiment, in all the small hit symbols, the small hit game in which the game ball can enter the specific area 140b is executed. However, a small hit symbol may be provided in which the small hit game in which the game ball cannot enter is executed in the specific area 140b.

Further, in the time-saving game state, when displaying the accessory ratio on the performance display monitor 184, the big hit and the small hit may be displayed together.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b, the two-kind jackpot is won, but the two-kind jackpot is not limited to this. In any case, it is sufficient to win the two kinds of big hits by satisfying the predetermined conditions during the small hit game, and the predetermined conditions can be set as appropriate.

Further, for example, in the time-saving game state, when determining the fluctuation time of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162, the fluctuation time may be different depending on the presence or absence of the special 1 hold. For example, when there is a special 1 hold, the long-time table in which the fluctuation time of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 is determined for a long time is referred to, and when there is no special 1 hold, the second special symbol is used. You may refer to the short-time table in which the fluctuation time of the symbol on the display 162 is determined in a short time.

Further, when the above-mentioned long-time table and short-time table are used, for example, during the ending in the big role game, a left-handed state in which the game ball is launched into the first game area 116a is set. In addition, at the start of the fixed time (special figure stop time) at the time of winning the small hit, the gaming state is changed from the time-shortened gaming state to the non-short-time gaming state, and the period from the start to the end of the fixed time is the first game area 116a. It is in a left-handed state in which the game ball is fired. In addition, the fixed time at the time of winning a big hit and at the time of losing is set to about 1 second, and the fixed time at the time of winning a small hit is set as long as about 15 seconds.

Here, the main control board 300 is provided with an area for storing whether the player is in a left-handed state or a right-handed state (a state in which a game ball is fired in the second game area 116b). The left-handed state or the right-handed state is set according to the stored information. The main control board 300 transmits a command for transmitting the current state to the sub control board 330 depending on whether it is in the left-handed state or the right-handed state. The above command may be transmitted when the power is turned on or when the state is switched, or a command indicating the left-handed state may be periodically transmitted during the left-handed state.

Then, in the left-handed state, the sub-control board 330 turns off the right-handed notification lamp and hides the right-handed instruction display on the liquid crystal based on the command received from the main control board 300. Further, during the left-handed state, when the sensor in the second game area 116b detects the passage of the game ball, the message "Please return to the left-handed" is displayed and a voice prompting the left-handed player is output. However, such a notification prompting the left-handed player is not executed until the number of fluctuations after the end of the time-saving game state reaches a predetermined number.

With the above configuration, the fluctuation time in the so-called consecutive villa becomes long, and the ball output per unit time can be suppressed.

If the game ball enters the second starting port 122 in the non-time saving game state, an error notification may be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the probability of winning the normal map in the short-time gaming state is higher than the probability of winning the normal map in the non-short-time gaming state, but the probability of winning the normal map may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

Further, in the above embodiment, only one large winning opening 128 is provided, but a plurality of large winning openings may be provided. In this case, for example, during the small hit game, the large winning opening provided with the specific area 140b may be opened, and during the large winning game, the large winning opening not provided with the specific area 140b may be opened.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of FIG. 26 corresponds to the setting means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S611-11 of FIG. 36 corresponds to the determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 38 to 43 corresponds to the first large winning opening control means and the second large winning opening control means of the present invention.
Further, the payout control board 310 in the above embodiment corresponds to the payout control means of the present invention.
Further, the time-saving gaming state in the above embodiment corresponds to the specific state of the present invention, the non-time-saving gaming state corresponds to the non-specific state of the present invention, and the main CPU 300a that executes the process of FIG. 44 sets the state of the present invention. Corresponds to means.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of FIG. 64 corresponds to the effect control means of the present invention.

100 Game machine 128 Grand prize opening 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM
310 Payout control board 330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM

Claims (3)

A setting means that holds one of the setting values in multiple stages as a registered setting value,
A determination means for determining the winning type including at least a big hit and a small hit according to the registered set value on condition that the game ball enters the starting port.
After winning the small hit, the first large winning opening control means for executing the small winning opening game in which the large winning opening is opened, and
A round game in which the big winning opening is opened is executed after the one-kind big hit determined by the determination means is won or after the two-kind big hit is confirmed by satisfying a predetermined condition during the small hit game. The second big winning opening control means,
A payout control means for paying out prize balls based on the entry of game balls into the large winning opening,
One of a plurality of gaming states including a non-specific state in which the game ball is relatively difficult to enter the starting port and a specific state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than the non-specific state. State setting means for setting the game state of
With
The winning probability of the kind jackpot differs depending on at least some of the set values.
The winning probability of the small hit is equal for at least some of the set values,
A gaming machine characterized in that the expected value of profit obtained in the specific state is larger for the small hit than for the kind big hit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the expected value of profit obtained in the non-specific state is larger for the first-class big hit than for the small hit. The number of prize balls that can be obtained when a predetermined type jackpot is won in the specific state is smaller than the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the two type jackpots are confirmed in the specific state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an effect control means capable of executing a different effect depending on the time when the predetermined type jackpot is won in the specific state.

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