JP2021027872A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: determination means for determining one of a plurality of determination results including a big winning by the satisfaction of a start condition; state control means for shifting to an advantageous state when a big winning is determined by the determination means or a condition different from a case where the big winning is determined is satisfied; and display control means for controlling the display of the display device. When the game state is shifted to the advantageous state by the state control means, the display control means performs the display including common elements in the first area and performs the different display in the second area, when the big winning is determined and the condition different from a case where the big winning is determined is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 59

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, hold information is acquired and stored on the condition that a game ball enters the start opening, and when the start condition is satisfied, a big role lottery is performed based on the hold information, and a special symbol is drawn based on the result of this big role lottery. There is a known gaming machine that determines. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a small hit winning probability is set high and a small hit game is frequently executed. According to these game machines, when the player continuously shoots the game balls, the number of prize balls to be paid out is larger than the number of shot balls of the game balls.

JP-A-2015-13042

In a game machine, the effect of the effect is improved by executing various effects according to the progress of the game, but there is a demand for the development of a game machine capable of further improving the effect of the effect.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the effect of production.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a determination means for determining one of a plurality of determination results including a jackpot and the jackpot by the determination means When it is determined, or when a condition different from the case where the jackpot is determined is satisfied, a state control means for shifting to an advantageous state and a display control means for controlling the display of the display device are provided. The display control means is first when the state control means shifts to the advantageous state, when the jackpot is determined, and when conditions different from those when the jackpot is determined are satisfied. It is possible to perform a display including common elements in the area and perform a different display in the second area.

It is preferable that the display control means can stop and display a plurality of symbols with the same symbol as a display including the common element.

According to the present invention, the effect of production can be improved.

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 explaining the 2nd prize opening. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls the progress of a game. This is an address map of the memory area used by the main CPU. It is a figure explaining the big hit determination random number determination table at the time of low probability. It is a figure explaining the big hit determination random number determination table at the time of high accuracy. It is a figure explaining the hit symbol random number determination table and the small hit symbol random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a game state and a variation time. It is 1st figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a 2nd figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern selection state flag and the special variation number. 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 transition of the game state according to the original game playability. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state when the game is not performed properly. 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 big prize opening 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 variation processing in a main control board. It is 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is the 2nd flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol hit determination 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 number-cutting management 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 symbol forced stop 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 an example of the fluctuation effect and the big role effect of a normal jackpot pattern in a high probability precursor state. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation effect of the most dominant transition pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of a special pattern in the most dominant state. It is a figure explaining an example of the special big role production in a high probability precursor state or the most dominant state. It is a flowchart explaining the sub-CPU initialization process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the subtimer interrupt processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the variation pattern command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the opening designation command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ending designation command reception process in a sub-control board. It is a figure explaining the game state and the fluctuation time of the modification. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the big role game of a modification. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state according to the original game property in the modification.

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 the operation handle 112. 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 (not shown) are provided on the game board 108 so that the game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and the windmill and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction. I have to.

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 balls is different from each other according to the firing intensity of the firing mechanism and the game balls can be hit separately. 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 launch intensity lower than the predetermined intensity enters the first game area 116a and is launched with a launch intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined intensity. 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 fixed starting port 120A, a first variable starting port 120B, a second starting port 122, and a normal drawing operating port 125 in which a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters these general winning openings 118, the first fixed starting opening 120A, the first variable starting opening 120B, the second starting opening 122, and the normal drawing operating opening 125, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player. Is done. In the following, the first fixed starting port 120A and the first variable starting port 120B will be collectively referred to as the first starting port 120.

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 starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is provided. A lottery is held to determine the special symbol of 1. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not a large role game or a small hit game, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed. 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.

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

On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the game area 116 (second game area 116b) or the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125, a lottery of the normal symbol described later is performed. If a winner is won by this lottery, the movable piece 120b is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined time. When the movable piece 120b is opened, the game ball can enter the first variable starting port 120B. As described above, the movable piece 120b is in an open state that allows the game ball to enter the first variable start port 120B, and it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the first variable start port 120B than in the open state. Alternatively, it functions as a movable member (starting variable winning device) that shifts to an impossible closed state.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the second 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. The structure 129 is surrounded by four sides and a bottom side located in the left-right direction and the front-back direction of the game machine 100, and an opening is formed in the upper portion. The opening formed in the upper part of the structure 129 becomes the second 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 second special winning opening 128 is closed. ..

The movable piece 128b protrudes into the game area 116 where 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 onto the movable piece 128b. Here, the bases of the structure 129 are substantially parallel in the horizontal direction, and the right side surface of the game machine 100 has a dimensional relationship slightly longer in the height direction than the left side surface. Therefore, in the second prize opening 128, the left side of the game machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side, and the movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is located so that the left side of the game machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. It is inclined to. 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 second large winning opening 128 is opened. Here, as shown in FIG. 3B, the movable piece 128b shifts from the closed state to the open state by sliding toward the back surface side of the game board 108. As a result, when the state changes from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the movable piece 128b falls into the second large winning opening 128 by its own weight.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the movable piece 128b is slightly tilted to secure a long time for the game ball to roll on the movable piece 128b. Then, by changing the movable piece 128b from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the movable piece 128b is guided into the second special winning opening 128. With the above configuration, a predetermined number of game balls can be guided into the second special winning opening 128 even if the time for maintaining the movable piece 128b in the open state is set slightly. In other words, the time required to keep the movable piece 128b in the open state, which is necessary for inserting a predetermined number of game balls into the second large winning opening 128, can be shortened. A hole communicating with the back side of the game board 108 is formed on the back surface of the structure 129, and the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 128 is discharged to the back side of the game board 108. .. Then, when the game ball enters the second prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

Although the configuration of the second large winning opening 128 has been described here, the first variable starting port 120B also has the same configuration as the second large winning opening 128. That is, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B projects toward the front side of the game board 108 in the closed state, and the game ball rolls on the movable piece 120b. Then, in the open state of the movable piece 120b, the movable piece 120b slides toward the back surface side of the game board 108, and the game ball can enter the first variable starting port 120B. However, as shown in FIG. 2, the movable piece 128b has the right side higher than the left side in the front view of the game machine 100, whereas the movable piece 120b has the left side on the right side in the front view of the game machine 100. It is in a higher position than.

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

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

Directly below the second starting port 122 and the gate 124, the first large winning opening 126 is provided. When the first big winning opening 126 is in the open state, all the game balls that have passed through the gate 124 and flowed downward are arranged so as to enter the first big winning opening 126. In the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only in the big role game. That is, it can be said that the first large winning opening 126 is a large winning opening dedicated to the big role game. When a game ball enters the first prize opening 126 during a major role game, two or more predetermined numbers (15 in this case) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls for each ball entered. ..

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

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

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

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

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

At the lower left of the second big winning opening 128, a normal drawing operating opening 125 is provided. Here, nails are arranged in the second game area 116b so that almost all of the game balls that have fallen downward from the second large winning opening 128 enter the normal drawing operating port 125. In the present embodiment, the normal drawing operating port 125 constitutes a "specific winning opening" in which one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each entering ball of the game ball. Further, when the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125, it is determined whether or not to open the first variable starting port 120B (movable piece 120b) as in the case where the game ball passes through the gate 124. A lottery will be held.

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, the normal drawing operating opening 125, and the large winning opening. Is provided on the back side of the game board 108 from the game area 116.

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 operation device 208 that receives an operation of a player are provided.

The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be visually recognized from the front side of the game machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect display unit 200a is subjected to various effects such as variable display of three effect symbols 210.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the effect display unit 200a, and is normally retracted in a state of being divided into a plurality of constituent members at the origin position on the back side of the game board 108, and is visually recognized by the player. It is not possible. Then, when each component moves to a movable position on the front surface of the effect display unit 200a by driving the actuator during the variable display of the effect display 210, the components are united on the front surface of the effect display unit 200a. This gives the player a sense of expectation of a big hit.

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

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

The effect operation device 208 is composed of buttons that receive 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 transmission plate 110. The effect operation device 208 is activated according to an image or the like displayed on the 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 extraction hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but by pressing the ball extraction knob 134a, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball extraction knob 134a, and the ball extraction 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 main control board 300 has a general winning opening detection switch 118s that detects that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first fixed device that detects that a game ball has entered the first fixed starting port 120A. A second variable start port detection switch 120Bs, which detects that a game ball has entered the first variable start port 120B, and a second variable start port detection switch 120Bs, which detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 122. Start port detection switch 122s, gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, normal figure operation port detection switch 125s for detecting that the game ball has entered the normal figure operation port 125, first large The first large winning opening detection switch 126s that detects that a game ball has entered the winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s that detects that a game ball has entered the second large winning opening 128 are connected. The detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

Further, the main control board 300 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 120c that operates a movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B, and a first large winning opening that operates an opening / closing door 126b that opens and closes the first large winning opening 126. The solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the movable piece 128b that opens and closes the second large winning opening 128 are connected, and the first variable starting port 120B and the first large are connected by the main control board 300. The opening and closing control of the winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128 is performed.

Further, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol 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, 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. Here, the set value is set in 6 stages, but the set value may be provided in only 2 stages of high setting and low setting, or may be provided in other plurality of stages. Furthermore, the set value is not essential and the degree of advantage does not have to be changed.

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 game machine 100 of the present embodiment mainly includes a special game started by entering the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, passing the game ball through the gate 124, or It is roughly divided into a normal game started by entering a game ball into the normal drawing operation port 125. 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.

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 firing 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 leading the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and the game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310.

Then, when a predetermined amount or more of 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 payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 that controls launch of the game ball. The payout control board 310 is provided with an operation handle 112, and a touch sensor 112s for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112 and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112 are connected to each other. ing. 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, and a sub RAM 330c, 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. .. 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, in the sub control board 330, the sub CPU 330a, the sub ROM 330b, and the sub RAM 330c cooperate to function as a sub main, an image control unit, an accessory control unit, a lighting control unit, and a voice control unit. The sub-main decides the content of the effect to be executed and manages and supervises the execution of the effect according to various input commands. The image control unit performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as patterns, backgrounds, and subtitles displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the image control unit reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown) to display the effect. The image display of the unit 200a is controlled.

Further, the accessory control unit drives the actuator according to the management of the effect by the sub-main, and movably controls the effect device 202. The lighting control unit controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 204. In addition, the voice control unit performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 206. A large amount of audio data such as audio and music output from the audio output device 206 is stored in the sub ROM 330b, and the audio control unit reads the audio data from the sub ROM 330b and controls the audio output of the audio output device 206. To do.

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

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied 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.

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 program for control 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 processing program for performing a test specified by the game machine rules and a processing program 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. In the special game, the game progresses in one of the low-probability game state and the high-probability game state, and the normal game is in any of the non-time-short game state, the medium-time short game state, and the short-time game state. The game progresses.

The details of each game state will be described later, but the low-probability game state is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a large role game in which the big winning opening is opened is set low, and is called a high-probability game state. Is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to perform a major role game is set high. Further, the non-time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 120b is difficult to open and the game ball is difficult to enter into the first variable starting port 120B, and the medium-time-time-time game state is a non-time-saving game. This is a gaming state in which the movable piece 120b is more likely to be opened than in the state, and the gaming ball is more likely to enter the first variable starting port 120B. Further, the time-saving game state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 120b is more likely to be opened and the game ball is most likely to enter the first variable starting port 120B than in the medium-time-short game state. In the time-saving game state, when the game balls are continuously fired toward the second game area 116b during the game, the game balls are set to decrease slightly or hardly decrease. ..

As described above, since the special game and the normal game proceed in parallel at the same time, in the present embodiment, the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state, the non-time-short game state, the medium-time short game state, and the time-time game state It becomes a game state in which any of the above is combined. In the following, for ease of understanding, the gaming state related to the special game, that is, the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are referred to as the special gaming state, and the gaming state related to the normal game, that is, the non-time-saving gaming state, medium. The time-saving game state and the time-saving game state may be referred to as a normal game state. The initial state of the game machine 100 is set to a low-probability game state and a 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 role lottery, if a big hit is won, a big role game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening, and the game state after the end of the big winning game. Is set to any of the above gaming states. The major role lottery method will be described below.

As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, various random number values (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, variable pattern random number) related to the big winning combination lottery are acquired. At the same time, each of these random numbers 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 a game ball enters the first starting port 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area, the first storage unit is used. Special 1 Hold is stored. 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 for explaining a random number determination table for determining a jackpot at low probability. 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.

In the low-probability game state, when starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the low probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, six levels of set values having different degrees of advantage are provided, and a low probability 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 low probability jackpot determination random number judgment corresponding to the currently set set value (registered set value stored in the set value buffer) A big role lottery is held with reference to the table.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value = 1 (registered set value = 1), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6 (a). Is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10218, it is determined to be a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 8996, 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 / 300.6, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value = 2 (registered set value = 2), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6 (b). Is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10225, it is determined to be a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 8996, 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 / 291.2, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

When the game is in a low-probability game state and the set value is set to 3 (registered set value = 3), a large winning combination lottery is made with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. 6 (c). Is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10232, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 8996, 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 / 282.4, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value = 4 (registered set value = 4), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. 6 (d). Is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table d, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10239, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 8996, 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 / 274.2, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

When the game is in a low-probability game state and the set value is set to 5 (registered set value = 5), a large winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table e shown in FIG. 6 (e). Is done. According to the low probability jackpot determination random number determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10246, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 8996, 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 / 266.4, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value = 6 (registered set value = 6), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. 6 (f). Is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10253, it is determined to be a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 8996, 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 / 259.0, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table. In the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the big hit determination random number determination table at the time of high probability is referred to. The high probability jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each set value in the same manner as the low probability jackpot determination random number determination table.

In the high-probability gaming state, when the set value = 1 (registered set value = 1), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7 (a). Is done. According to this high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10620, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 8996, 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 / 105.7, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

Similarly, in the high-probability gaming state, when the set value = 2 to 6 (registered set value = 2 to 6), the high-probability jackpot shown in FIGS. 7 (b) to 7 (f) A large winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the determined random number determination tables b to f. According to these high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination tables b to f, when 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 / 102.4 to 1 / 91.0, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

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. In addition, the small hit is not essential, and only one of the big hit and the loss may be decided in the big win lottery.

Further, here, the winning probability of the jackpot in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state is different depending on the registered set value, but the jackpot in either the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state is different. Only the winning probability of is different depending on the registration setting value.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a hit symbol random number determination table and a small hit 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" is derived by the above-mentioned big role 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 the special 1 hold, the symbol random number determination table a for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 8 (a), and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. In that case, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the symbol random number determination table b for special 2 is selected and the "small hit" is won by holding special 1, as shown in FIG. 8 (c). In addition, when the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a is selected and the special 2 hold wins the "small hit", as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b 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 b shown in FIG. 8 (b), according to the acquired value of the winning symbol random number, As shown in the figure, a jackpot symbol (special symbols A to J) is determined as a special symbol. Further, according to the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 8 (c) and the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 8 (d), the acquired value of the winning symbol random number. As shown in the figure, small hit symbols (special symbols Z1 to Z6) are determined as special symbols.

If the result of the big role lottery is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by holding special 1, special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing lottery, and the lottery result is special 2. When it is derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as the lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred only when the big winning lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the big winning lottery result is "missing" or "small hit". In addition, the small hit symbol random number determination table is referred only when the large winning combination lottery result is "small hit", and is not referred to when the large winning combination lottery result is "big hit" or "missing". The special symbols Z1 to Z6, which are small hit symbols, are collectively referred to as a special symbol Z.

FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. It should be noted that a plurality of variable pattern random number determination tables are provided for each of the hold type, the result of the large winning combination lottery (special symbol type), the game state, the number of changes, and the number of holds, but here, any change pattern random number determination is provided. Table x will be described. When the type of the special symbol is determined as described above, when the game ball enters the fluctuation pattern random number determination table as shown in FIG. 9A and the first start port 120 or the second start port 122. Any variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern random numbers in the range of 0 to 238 acquired in. As shown in FIG. 9B, the fluctuation pattern numbers are associated with fluctuation times. This fluctuation time is the time until the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

As will be described in detail later, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold and the fluctuation pattern number, that is, the fluctuation time is determined, the symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 160 over the determined fluctuation time. Is displayed, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. Further, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold and the fluctuation pattern number, that is, the fluctuation time is determined, the fluctuation display of the symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 162 over the determined fluctuation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. At this time, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, so that the lost symbol is confirmed as a result of the major role lottery, the major role lottery based on the next special 1 hold becomes feasible, and the lost symbol is the second. By stopping and displaying on the special symbol display 162, the loss is confirmed as a result of the big winning combination lottery, and the big winning combination lottery based on the next special 2 hold becomes feasible. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the jackpot is confirmed as a result of the big win lottery, the big win game is executed, and the small hit symbol is the second special. When the symbol display 162 is stopped and displayed, the small hit is confirmed as a result of the big winning combination lottery, and the small hit game is executed.

In this way, the fluctuation time defines the time for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, in other words, the time until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed. However, a plurality of fluctuation pattern random number determination tables for determining the fluctuation time are provided according to the hold type, the result of the large winning combination lottery (special symbol type), the game state, and the like. As a result, even if the acquired fluctuation pattern random number values are the same, different fluctuation pattern numbers, that is, fluctuation times are determined by the selected fluctuation pattern random number determination table.

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

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a gaming state and a fluctuation time. As described above, the special game state and the normal game state are combined to form one game state, and the progress of the game is controlled according to the game state being set. As described above, there are two types of special gaming states, a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state, in which the winning probabilities of big hits are different. In addition, there are three types of normal game states: a non-time-saving game state, a medium-time-short game state, and a time-short-time game state in which the ease of entering the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B (ball entry frequency) is different from each other. Has been done.

Here, in a normal game, the ease of entering the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B is determined by three factors: winning probability, fluctuation time, and opening time. As will be described in detail later, in a normal game, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125, the normal drawing hold is stored. Then, a general drawing lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 120b based on the stored general drawing reservation. The result of this general drawing lottery is confirmed when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. When the winning is confirmed as a result of the regular drawing lottery, the movable piece 120b is released. At this time, the winning probability in the general drawing lottery, the fluctuation time, and the opening time when the movable piece 120b is opened are set for each normal game state.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, five types of gaming states are provided depending on the combination of the special gaming state and the normal gaming state. The initial state of the game machine 100 is a low-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state. In the non-time saving game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is low, the fluctuation time is long, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is short. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a normal state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state may be set, and the gaming state in which both of them are combined is referred to as the most dominant state. It should be noted that this most dominant state has the highest degree of advantage among the five game states, and if the game balls are fired appropriately, the game balls gradually increase during the game even if the jackpot is not won. It is set to go.

Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the time-saving game state, the winning probability in the regular drawing lottery is high, the fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is long. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a normal time-saving state or a normal precursor state. Since the special gaming state and the normal gaming state are the same in the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state, there is no difference in the progress control of the game on the main control board 300. In this way, the reason why one game state in which the progress control of the game is completely equal is divided into two different game states is simply for the convenience of production. That is, in reality, the main control board 300 controls the progress of the game without distinguishing between the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state, and only the control of the effect on the sub control board 330 is the normal time saving state and the normal time saving state. It is usually different in the precursory state. Therefore, from the viewpoint of controlling the progress of the game on the main control board 300, the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state are regarded as one game state.

Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the following, a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a high-probability precursor state. In the sub-control board 330, an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state set in the main control board 300 is set. The effect mode defines a background image, BGM, etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the content of the effect is different for each effect mode. That is, the player can identify the current gaming state by the effect mode.

However, in the high-probability precursor state and the above-mentioned normal precursor state, the same effect mode (hereinafter, the effect mode corresponding to the high-probability precursor state and the normal precursor state is referred to as "precursor mode") is set. That is, since the precursor mode is set in both the high probability precursor state and the normal precursor state, the player cannot identify the current gaming state during the precursor mode. As described above, since the normal precursor state and the high-probability precursor state cannot distinguish the gaming states from each other, the two gaming states are collectively referred to as the precursor states below.

Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a medium-time short-time gaming state. In the medium-time short-time game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving game state and lower than in the non-time-saving game state, the fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is long. This gaming state can be set when an unexpected situation occurs, such as when the gaming ball is not properly launched. In the following, a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a medium-time and short-time gaming state are combined is referred to as a penalty state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, six gaming states (substantially five gaming states) are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected and selected according to the game state, the hold type, the number of fluctuations in the game state, and the symbol type when the big winning combination lottery is performed. The variation pattern number is determined by referring to the variation pattern random number determination table.

Here, in the game machine 100, a substantial fluctuation target is set for each game state. The substantive change target originally indicates the type of hold for which the major role lottery should be performed, and either the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is set as the real change target for each game state. In the normal state, the special 1 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target. Further, in the normal state, since the normal game state is the non-time saving game state, the first variable start port 120B is hardly opened. Therefore, in the normal state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first fixed start port 120A.

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

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

Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided in the second game area 116b, and the second starting port 122 is composed of a fixed starting port to which a game ball can always enter. Further, due to the playability of the game machine 100, the second starting port 122 is arranged at a position where the game ball can easily enter the ball, as compared with the first starting port 120. Therefore, if the fluctuation time related to the special 2 hold is set to a short time in the normal state, the player is given an opportunity of a big role lottery more than necessary. Therefore, in order to appropriately launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in accordance with the original game playability in the normal state, the fluctuation time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes.

In the most dominant state, Special 2 Hold is set as a target for substantial fluctuation. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. In the most dominant state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the table D is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table D, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 seconds. It should be noted that the case where the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is not the actual change target in the most dominant state is more playable than the case where the big role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the real change target in the normal state. The effect is small. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the fluctuation time when the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, is set as short as 10 seconds.

In the most dominant state, a large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is a real fluctuation target, and when a lost symbol or a small hit symbol is determined, table E is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table E, the fluctuation time of 1 second to 30 seconds is determined. Further, in the most dominant state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table F is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table F, the fluctuation time is determined to be 2 to 10 seconds.

In the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, and the high probability precursor state, the special 1 hold is set as the target of substantial fluctuation. Further, in the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, and the high probability precursor state, the normal gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, and the first variable starting port 120B is frequently controlled to the open state. Therefore, in these three gaming states, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the first variable starting port 120B. In all of these three gaming states, the same variation pattern random number determination table is selected, but these three gaming states are common in that the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. That is, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table G is used as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. Be selected. According to this table G, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 1 to 30 seconds. Further, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, and when the big hit symbol is determined, the table H is selected as the variable pattern random number determination table. According to this table H, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 30 seconds.

Although detailed description is omitted, a plurality of tables G are provided, for example, tables G-1 and G-2, and the number of times the symbol is varied and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 and the second One of the tables G is selected according to the total number of fluctuations, which is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the symbol displayed on the special symbol display 162.

On the other hand, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state and the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the actual change target, the number of changes related to the special 2 hold after being set to each game state ( A different variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the number of variations of the symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 162 (hereinafter, referred to as “second variation number”). Specifically, when the second variation number of times after being set to the time saving game state is 4 times or less, a special table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this special table, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 1 minute. On the other hand, when the second variation number of times after being set to the time saving game state is 5 times or more, the table I is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table I, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

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

On the other hand, in the penalty state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the table L is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table L, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

As described above, the actual fluctuation target is set for each game state, and when the major winning combination lottery based on the hold type as the actual fluctuation target is performed, the fluctuation time is 100 seconds at the longest. On the other hand, when a large winning combination lottery based on a hold type that is not a target of substantial fluctuation is performed, the fluctuation time is approximately 10 minutes, so that a game contrary to the original game playability is not performed.

FIG. 11 is a first diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ram set table, and FIG. 12 is a second diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The special electric accessory operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the large role game or the small hit game, and the special electric accessory operating ram set is stored during the large role game and the small hit game. With reference to the table, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. 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 small hit game, but here, for convenience of explanation, the control data of the special symbol is shown for each symbol type.

As shown in FIG. 11, the big winning game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small hit game is executed only once. According to this special electric 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 of opening of the large winning opening in one round), solenoid energizing time (first large winning opening solenoid 126c or second for each number of opening of large winning opening) Energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of one large winning opening), the specified number (the maximum number of winnings that can be made to the large winning opening in one round game), the effective closing time of the large winning opening (round) Closing time of the big winning opening between games, that is, interval time), ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game (variation display of the symbol described later)) However, as control data, it is stored in advance for each type of special symbol as shown in the figure.

If a jackpot is won by holding the special 1 and special symbols A to E are determined as the jackpot symbols, a major role game consisting of 6 round games is executed in each case. In each major role game, the first grand prize opening 126 is opened only once in the 1st to 6th round games. In each round game, the first large winning opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and when a specified number of game balls enter during this period or the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the first prize is opened. One big winning opening 126 is closed and one round game is completed.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when a jackpot is won by holding special 2 and special symbols F, H, I, and J are determined as jackpot symbols, a major role game composed of five round games is performed. Will be executed. In this big role game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only once in the 1st to 5th round games. In each round game, 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and if a specified number of game balls enter during this time, or if the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the second major winning opening 128 Is closed and one round game is completed.

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

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

However, in the present embodiment, the game ball has a structure in which the game ball easily stays on the movable piece 128b that keeps the second large winning opening 128 in the closed state, and the movable piece 128b shifts to the open state. The game ball staying on 128b is guided into the second large winning opening 128. Therefore, by opening the second big winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds x 2 times, an average of 2 to 3 game balls will enter the 2nd big winning opening 128.

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

Further, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z6 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 12 times in one round game. The interval time during the round in this case is set to 0.84 seconds. In this small hit game, by continuously firing the game balls toward the second game area 116b, it is almost certain that a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls will enter the second large winning opening 128. it can.

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

Further, at the design stage of the game machine 100, it is necessary to strictly manage and adjust the launch prize ball ratio, which is the ratio between the number of launch balls of the game ball and the number of prize balls paid out. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a special symbol Z4 in which the 0.1 second opening is performed twice in the small hit game and a special symbol Z5 in which the 0.1 second opening is performed three times in the small hit game are provided. The firing prize ball ratio can be easily adjusted and changed simply by changing the selection ratio of.

FIG. 13 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 setting table is referred to according to the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the hold type, and the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), and after the big role game is completed. Set the game state.

When the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a normal state or a penalty state, if the big hit is won by holding the special 1 which is a real fluctuation target, the game state after the big role game is set according to the type of the big hit symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal precursor state (the special gaming state is the low-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state). At this time, the number of times the time-saving game state is continued (hereinafter referred to as "time-saving number of times") is set to 50 times. This means that the time-saving game state will continue until the major role lottery is held 50 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 50 times without deriving the big hit lottery result in the time-saving game state, the non-time-saving game state The game state will be changed to.

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

When the special symbols C to E are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high probability precursor state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state) is set. At this time, "next time" is set as the high probability number, and the time reduction number is set as follows according to the type of the jackpot symbol.

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

On the other hand, when the special symbol E is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 0. Here, when the special symbol E is determined, the normal game state is set to the time saving game state, but the time saving number is set to 0 times. This means that regardless of the number of times the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the time-saving game state continues until the next big hit is won.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the normal state or the penalty state, if the big hit is won by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol F is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal state (the special gaming state is the low-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). When the special symbols G to J are determined as the jackpot symbols, the penalty state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the medium-time short-time gaming state) is set. At this time, both the high accuracy number and the time reduction number are set as "next time".

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

On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the most dominant state, if the big hit is won by the special 2 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol F is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. When the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the most dominant state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). At this time, the high accuracy count is "next time".

When the special symbols H to J are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high probability precursor state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state) is set. At this time, "next time" is set as the high probability number, and the time reduction number is set as follows according to the type of the jackpot symbol. That is, when the special symbol H is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times, and when the special symbol I is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times, and when the special symbol J is determined. Is set to 0 times.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, and the high probability precursor state, that is, when the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the gaming state after the big role game is the normal state and the penalty. It is set in the same way as the state.

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

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

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern selection state flag and the number of special fluctuations. FIG. 14A shows the number of special fluctuations, the fluctuation pattern selection status flag, and the like when a jackpot is won by holding the special 1 in the high probability precursor state. As described above, when the big winning combination lottery is performed, the fluctuation pattern number is determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. Since the fluctuation time is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, it can be said that the determination of the fluctuation pattern number determines the fluctuation time.

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

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

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

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

For example, assume that the fluctuation pattern selection state flag is set to "1" and the counter value of the special fluctuation count counter is set to "50". After that, every time a large winning combination lottery is performed, a process of determining the fluctuation pattern number is performed. At this time, if the counter value of the special fluctuation count counter is "50" to "3", the fluctuation pattern random number determination table G If -1 is determined and the counter value of the special fluctuation count counter is "2", the fluctuation pattern random number determination table G-2 is determined, and if the counter value of the special fluctuation count counter is "1", the fluctuation pattern If the random number determination table G-3 is determined and the counter value of the special variation count counter is "0", the variation pattern random number determination table A is determined.

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

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

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal drawing operating port 125, it is associated with whether or not the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is energized and controlled. Judgment processing of ordinary symbols (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 or enters the normal drawing operating port 125, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and this disturbance Numerical values are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c up to a maximum of four. 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 or enters the normal figure operating port 125 in a state where the determined random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the game is concerned. The winning random number is not stored based on the passage of the sphere. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the normal figure hold storage area when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or the game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125 is referred to as a normal figure hold.

When the normal drawing lottery is started when the normal game state is the non-time saving game state, the hit determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to as shown in FIG. 15A. 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 movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the first variable starting The movable piece 120b of the mouth 120B is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when the normal drawing lottery is started in the medium-time short-time game state, as shown in FIG. 15B, the hit determination random number determination table for the medium-time short-time game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the medium-time short game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 49, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the hit determination random number is 50 to 99. In addition, the lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the medium-time short game state, that is, the winning probability is 50/100.

Further, when the normal drawing lottery is started in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 15C, 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. 16A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG. 16B 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, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state and the medium time saving gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state. If so, the fluctuation 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 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is opened / closed controlled as shown in FIG. 16 (b). Energization is controlled with reference to the pattern 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 120c according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined. ..

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 16B, the opening / closing control of the first variable starting port 120B 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 first variable starting port 120B is started) and the maximum number of times of switching the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory (opening of the first variable starting port 120B). Number of times), solenoid energization time (energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c for each opening number of the first variable start port 120B, that is, one opening time of the first variable start port 120B), specified number (first variable) The maximum number of winnings to the first variable starting port 120B while the starting port 120B is fully open), the effective closing time of the normal electric power (the closing time between each opening of the first variable starting port 120B, that is, the pause time), the general electric power Effective state time (waiting time from the end of the last opening of the first variable start port 120B), normal power end wait time (waiting until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol described later is resumed after the normal electric power effective state time elapses) Time) is stored in advance as control data of the first variable starting port 120B for each gaming state as shown in the figure.

In this way, by setting the winning probability, the fluctuation time, and the opening time of the normal symbol, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 16B, the firing prize ball ratio (for the game ball launched in the game area 116) The first variable starting port 120B, the second starting port 122, the normal drawing operating port 125, and the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out to the player when the game ball enters the large winning opening) are the number of shots in the non-time saving game state. : The number of prize balls = 100: 20, the number of shots in the medium-time short game state: the number of prize balls = 100: 40, and the number of shots in the short-time game state: the number of prize balls = 100: 99.

The opening / closing condition of the first variable starting port 120B 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 first variable starting port 120B. That is, by combining the three elements of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the first variable start port 120B, in each of the non-time saving game state, the medium time saving game state, and the time saving game state, The frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B and the firing prize ball ratio can be set. In any case, the combination of the three elements shown here is only an example, and if the three elements are combined so that the firing prize ball ratio is higher in the time-saving game state than in the non-time-saving game state. Good.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the original game playability. With the above configuration, the game machine 100 realizes the following game playability. Here, the case where the registration setting value is set to "1" will be described. First, in the initial state of the game machine 100, it is set to the normal state shown in FIG. 17 (a). In the normal state, since the substantial fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first fixed start port 120A. Since the first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game board 108, the player performs so-called "left-handed" in the normal state.

When the game ball enters the first fixed start port 120A, the special 1 hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. The special 1 hold stored in the first special figure hold storage area is sequentially read out when the start condition is satisfied, and a large winning combination lottery is performed based on the read special 1 hold. At this time, the winning probability of the jackpot is set to about 1 / 300.6. In the normal state, in the big role lottery based on this special 1 hold, the game is played for the purpose of winning the big hit. The firing prize ball ratio when the game ball is launched toward the first game area 116a is set to 100:20, and the number of game balls decreases during the game.

Then, in the normal state, if a big hit is won in the big role lottery by holding the special 1, the big role game is executed. In this big role game, a round game in which the first prize opening 126 is opened is executed six times, and the player can win a prize ball for six rounds. Then, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 1, one of the special symbols A to E is determined as the jackpot symbol.

In the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol A, the gaming state after the big role game is the normal precursor state shown in FIG. 17 (c). If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol A will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 35%. Therefore, if a jackpot is won in the normal state, there is a 35% probability that the gaming state will shift to the normal precursor state. Normally, in the precursor state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to put the game ball into the first variable start port 120B in order to put the game ball in the second. Right-handed hitting aimed at the game area 116b will be performed.

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

It should be noted that, on the premise that the game is properly performed, the transition to the normal precursor state is limited to the case where the special symbol A is determined in the normal state. When the state shifts to the normal precursor state, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times, and if the jackpot is not won in the 50 times big role lottery, the game state shifts to the normal state again (time reduction omission).

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 are the special symbols C to E, the gaming state after the major role game is a highly accurate precursor shown in FIG. 17 (b). It becomes a state. If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbols C to E will be determined as the jackpot symbols is 60%. Therefore, if a jackpot is won in the normal state, there is a 60% chance that the gaming state will shift to the high probability precursor state. In the high-accuracy precursor state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to put the game ball into the first variable start port 120B. 2 Right-handed aiming at the game area 116b will be performed.

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

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol B, the gaming state after the big role game becomes the most dominant state shown in FIG. 17 (d). .. If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol B will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 5%. Therefore, it can be said that the transition from the normal state to the most dominant state is an extremely rare case. In the most dominant state, since the substantial fluctuation target is set to the special 2 hold, the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. Since the second game area 116b is located on the right side of the game board 108, the player performs so-called "right-handed" in the most dominant state.

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

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

When a game ball enters the second prize opening 128, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for each game ball. As a result, in the most dominant state, the ratio of all prize balls to the number of shot balls is 100: 120, and the game balls are simply fired toward the second game area 116b. Can be increased.

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

According to the special 2 hold of the real fluctuation target in this most dominant state, when the jackpot is won, the special symbols F to J are determined as the jackpot symbols. If the jackpot is won by holding the special 2, the probability that the special symbol F will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 35%. When the special symbol F is determined, five round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the normal time saving state shown in FIG. 17 (e).

On the other hand, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 2, the probability that the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol is 5%. When the special symbol G is determined, 10 round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the most dominant state again. In addition, the probability that the special symbols H to J are determined as the jackpot symbols is 60%, and when the special symbols H to J are determined, five round games are executed in the big role game and after the big role game. The game state becomes a high probability precursor state.

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

That is, in the precursory state (high probability precursory state and normal precursory state), if a jackpot is won by holding special 1, the jackpot symbols are 35% for special symbol A, 5% for special symbol B, and special symbols C to E, respectively. It is determined with a 20% probability. When the special symbol A is determined, the gaming state after the major role game becomes the normal precursor state shown in FIG. 17 (c), and the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. Further, when the special symbol B is determined, the gaming state after the big role game becomes the most dominant state shown in FIG. 17 (d), and the probability is 5% at the time of winning the big hit.

Further, when the special symbols C to E are determined, the gaming state after the major role game becomes the highly probable precursor state shown in FIG. 17 (b). When the special symbol C is determined, the high probability precursor state is set and the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. At this time, when the number of fluctuations after the big role game reaches 50 times, the time-saving game state ends, and the normal game state becomes the non-time-saving game state. As a result, the game state shifts to the most dominant state due to the time saving.

Similarly, when the special symbol D is determined, the gaming state after the major role game becomes the highly probable precursor state shown in FIG. 17 (b). When the special symbol D is determined, the high probability precursor state is set and the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. At this time, when the number of fluctuations after the big role game reaches 100 times, the game state shifts to the most dominant state due to the time saving omission.

If a jackpot is won in a high probability precursor state, the probability of transition to the highest advantage state is 5%. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations reaches the number of time reductions, the state always shifts to the highest superior state. Therefore, when the player knows that the player is in a high-accuracy precursor state rather than a normal precursor state, the jackpot winning is not the purpose of the game, and the jackpot is not won and the time is shortened. That is the purpose of the game. In a conventional general game machine, the player's expectation increases as the number of time reductions increases, but in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, the player expects that the number of time reductions is small, and the conventional game The player's psychology is very different from that.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning of the special symbol B and the winning of a specific small hit symbol apart from the time saving omission are set as the transition conditions from the high probability precursor state to the most dominant state. Specifically, when a small hit is won by holding special 1 which is a real fluctuation target in a high probability precursor state, the special symbol Z1 is 1%, the special symbol Z2 is 69%, and the special symbol Z3 is 30 as small hit symbols. It is determined with a probability of% (see FIG. 8 (c)).

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

In this way, since the player shifts to the most dominant state by winning a specific small hit, the player is always given the most dominant state as compared with the case where the player shifts to the highest dominant state only when the number of fluctuations reaches the specified number of times. Expectation and tension are given.

In the above-mentioned high-probability precursor state, normal precursor state, and normal time-saving state, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1 / 3.45. Therefore, even in the high probability precursor state, the normal precursor state, and the normal time saving state, the small hit game is frequently executed as in the most dominant state. However, in the high probability precursor state, the normal precursor state, and the normal time saving state, the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state. Further, as will be described in detail later, the normal game state is maintained in the time-saving game state even during the small hit game. Therefore, although the second big winning opening 128 is opened during the small hit game, the first variable starting opening 120B is also opened during this time.

As described above, the first variable starting port 120B is provided above the second large winning opening 128, and in the time-saving gaming state, the opening time of the first variable starting port 120B is the second large winning prize. Much longer than the opening time of mouth 128. Therefore, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the normal precursor state, and the normal time-saving state, most of the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b enter the first variable starting port 120B, and most of the game balls flow into the second large winning opening 128. The game ball does not enter. As a result, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the normal precursor state, and the normal time-saving state, unlike the most dominant state, the number of game balls gradually decreases even if a right-handed hit is made during the game.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a transition of the gaming state when the gaming is not properly performed. As described above, in the game machine 100, the variation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 and the variation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 are simultaneously performed in parallel. At this time, if there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged as a result of the large winning combination lottery being held due to a hold other than the actual fluctuation target, the fluctuation time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes. However, after the big win lottery is performed by the hold other than the real change target, for example, as a result of interrupting the game, the big hit by the hold other than the real change target may be confirmed. In this case, the gaming state changes as shown in FIG.

The main processing of the main control board 300 for realizing the above-mentioned playability will be described below.

FIG. 19 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. 20 is a first flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process on the main control board 300, and FIG. 21 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 supply 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 becomes equal to or lower than 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 game 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 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 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. 22 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 the 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. 23 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 off 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. 24 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 abnormal 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 is omitted, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number use hardware random numbers 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)
The main CPU 300a includes a first fixed start port detection switch 120As, a first variable start port detection switch 120Bs, a second start port detection switch 122s, a gate detection switch 124s, a normal figure operation port detection switch 125s, and a first grand prize opening detection switch. In 126s, the switch management process for determining whether or not a signal is input from the second large winning opening detection switch 128s is executed. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

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

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal game management process for controlling the progress of the normal game. The details of this normal game management 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, the first major winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second major winning opening detection switch 128s, and corresponds to the above. The winning opening switch process for adding the counter for controlling the winning ball to be performed is executed.

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

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes an external information management process for setting output data for external information 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 120c, the first winning opening solenoid 126c, and the second winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image compositing process 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. 25 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 on, the setting-related process is terminated, and when it is determined that the setting change switch 180s is not 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. 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 (game-enabled 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. 20), 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. 24). ) 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 the game machine status flag is set to 01H (setting change state), the setting change process is completed and the game machine status flag is set to 00H (game available state). 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. 26 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 S500-7.

(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 it is when the normal figure operating port detection switch is turned on, that is, whether the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125 and the detection signal from the normal drawing operating port detection switch 125s is turned on. .. As a result, if it is determined that the normal figure operation port detection switch-on is detected, the process is moved to step S510, and if it is determined that the normal figure operation port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-5. To move.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes the gate passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the normal drawing operating port 125.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first fixed start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball enters the first fixed start port 120A and the detection signal is input from the first fixed start port detection switch 120As. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the first fixed start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S520, and if it is determined that the first fixed start port detection switch-on is not detected, step S500-7. Move the process to.

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first variable start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball enters the first variable start port 120B and the detection signal is input from the first variable start port detection switch 120Bs. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the first variable start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S520, and if it is determined that the first variable start port detection switch-on is not detected, step S500-9 is performed. Move the process to.

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

(Step S500-9)
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 S500-11. 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 S500-11)
When the main CPU 300a detects that the large winning opening detection switch is on, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s or the second It is determined whether or not 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 S540, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S540)
When the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, and determines that the game ball has been properly entered. Is to execute a large winning opening passing process for transmitting a large winning opening entry command indicating the entry of a game ball into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 to the sub-control board 330. The details of this large winning opening passing process will be described later.

FIG. 27 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, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball count counter is equal to or higher than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or higher 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. 28 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. 29 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, and ends the second start port passage process.

FIG. 30 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 special symbol random number acquisition process is terminated, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol 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 storage units in the special figure reservation storage area.

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

(Step S535-15)
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 S535-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15. 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 S536)
The main CPU 300a performs an effect determination process at the time of acquisition, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition process. In this acquisition-time effect determination process, the result of the large winning combination lottery, the variation pattern number, and the like are provisionally determined, and a look-ahead designation command according to the result of the provisional determination is transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening passing process (step S540) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a predetermined error process on the assumption that the entry of the game ball into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 is inappropriate, and ends the large winning opening passing process.

FIG. 32 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 start port 120 or the second start port 122, and the passage of the game ball through the gate 124 or the normal drawing operation port 125 A normal game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the game progresses in parallel. 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. 32, 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 variation processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H". Is called a module for executing the "large winning opening opening pre-processing", and when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H", the "large winning opening opening control process" is executed. When the module for executing the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H", the module for executing the "large winning opening closing effective processing" is called, and the special game management phase is "04H". "Or" 08H ", the module for executing the" large winning opening end wait process "is called.

FIG. 33 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. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation process on the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

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

(Step S620)
The main CPU 300a executes the processing during the special symbol change. This special symbol change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 40.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-7)
In the first special symbol display 160, the main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 1 hold, or the symbol based on the special 1 hold is displaying the stop display (during the time of the stop display time). To judge. As a result, when it is determined that the variable display is in progress or the stop display is in progress, the process is moved to step S610-51, and when it is determined that the variable display is not in progress and the stop display is not in progress. The process is transferred to step S610-9.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the special 1 hold stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 1 hold stored in the 1st 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 counter corresponding to the special 1 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 1 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol variation is being displayed, the process is transferred to step S610-17, and if it is determined that the symbol variation display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S611.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-25)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-15, step S610-21, and step S610-23. 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 pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

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

(Step S610-29)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-15 and confirms the type of the big hit symbol. To do. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, the game state set after the end of the major game, the high probability number, and the time reduction number are determined, and the determination result is used as the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the time reduction state reserve. Save to the flag, high-probability number-cutting spare counter, and time-saving number-cutting spare counter. If the lost symbol is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-53)
On the second special symbol display 162, the main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 2 hold, or the symbol based on the special 2 hold is displaying the stop display (during the time of the stop display time). To judge. As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress or the stop display is in progress, the process is moved to step S610-85, and if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress and the stop display is not in progress, step S610 is performed. Move processing to -55.

(Step S610-55)
The main CPU 300a blocks and transfers the special 2 hold stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 2nd special figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 2 hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. 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. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball counter corresponding to the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

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

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and displays the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table. A large winning combination lottery is selected, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S613)
The main CPU 300a executes the number-cutting management process described later.

(Step S610-81)
The main CPU 300a sets the number-of-times command indicating the counter value (the remaining number of times until the high-accuracy number becomes 0) updated in step S610-79 in the transmission buffer.

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

(Step S610-85)
The main CPU 300a executes a predetermined customer waiting process when neither the first special symbol display 160 nor the second special symbol display 162 is in the change display or stop display of the symbol, and waits for the special symbol change. End the process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol hit determination process (S611).

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

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

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

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

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the setting abnormal state command (subcommand) in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol 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 S611-11)
The main CPU 300a refers to the jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the information loaded in step S611-1 and step S611-3, and sets the lower limit value and the upper limit value when determining jackpot or small hit, respectively.

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

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

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

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

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a creates a corresponding variation pattern random number determination table based on the variation pattern selection state flag, the counter value (special variation number of times) of the special variation count counter, the current game state, the hold type, and the determined special symbol type. The variable pattern random number judgment table selection process to be selected and set is executed.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a increments the total fluctuation count counter. The total number of fluctuation counters is the number of fluctuations of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 160 (first fluctuation number) after being set to the time saving game state, and the number of fluctuations of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. The total number of fluctuations, which is the sum of the number of fluctuations displayed (the number of second fluctuations), is counted. The total number of fluctuations is updated by 1 each time the fluctuation display of the symbol is started in the time-saving game state.

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

When the first special symbol display 160 starts the fluctuation display of the symbol in the time-saving game state, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected based on the total number of fluctuations updated in step S612-7. The Rukoto.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a increments the second fluctuation count counter. The second fluctuation count counter counts the number of symbol fluctuation displays (second fluctuation count) on the second special symbol display 162 after being set to the time-saving gaming state. The second variation number is updated by 1 each time the symbol variation display is started on the second special symbol display 162 when the time saving game state is set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the number-of-times cutting management process (step S613) on the main control board 300.

(Step S613-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of time reductions, that is, the counter value of the time reduction count cut counter is larger than 0. As a result, if it is determined that the number of time reductions is larger than 0, the process is moved to step S613-3, and if it is determined that the number of time reductions is 0, the number cut management process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating processing during special symbol change in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the hold to be processed is being displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if the variation is displayed, the process is transferred to step S620-5, and if the variation is not displayed, the process is transferred to step S620-25.

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

(Step S620-9)
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 S610-27 or step S610-73.

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

(Step S620-13)
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 S620-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S620-17, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the step The process is transferred to S620-25.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and shifts the process to step S620-25. As a result, each segment constituting the 7-segment is turned on in sequence at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-25 or S610-71 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. 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 S620-21)
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 S620-23)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery is a loss. As a result, if it is determined that there is a loss, the process is transferred to step S630-29, and if it is determined that there is no loss, the process is transferred to step S630-11.

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

(Step S631)
The main CPU 300a executes the symbol forced stop process. This symbol forced stop process will be described later with reference to FIG. 42.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a game state update process for updating the game state. Here, the game state is set to the initial state when the special symbol displayed in the stop display is the jackpot symbol, and when the special symbol displayed in the stop display is the small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next process as it is.

(Step S630-15)
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 S630-17)
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 S630-15, 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 "1" to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter 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 S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

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

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

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

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

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a sets 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 S630-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the time saving end flag is turned on. As described above, the time saving end flag is turned on in step S613-9 of FIG. 39 at the start of the fluctuation when the time saving gaming state is changed to the non-time saving gaming state. That is, when the time saving end flag is turned on here, the normal gaming state is changed from the time saving gaming state to the non-time saving gaming state due to the time saving omission at the start of the 50th or 100th fluctuation in the high probability precursor state. If it is done. That is, here, it is determined that the time reduction end flag is turned on only when the fluctuation at the time reduction is completed. If it is determined that the time saving end flag is on, the process is moved to step S630-33, and if it is determined that the time saving end flag is not turned on, the processing is moved to step S630-37.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a symbol forced stop process (step S631) on the main control board 300.

(Step S631-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol during stop display (corresponding) is a small hit symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-3, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-11.

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

(Step S631-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol in the variable display (the other) is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-11, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-7.

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

(Step S631-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a fluctuation interruption process for interrupting the variation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160, and ends the symbol forced stop process. Here, a process is performed in which the remaining time of the fluctuation time and the information related to the special symbol are temporarily saved in a predetermined storage area.

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

By the above processing, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol is displayed if the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. A lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the vessel 160. On the other hand, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. 1 The variable display on the special symbol display 160 will be temporarily interrupted.

FIG. 43 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 "01H" or "05H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-19 or the like is "0". As a result, 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 to transmit the opening start of the large winning opening (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 updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“02H” or “06H”), and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

FIG. 44 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 number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number (the number of times of opening / closing the large winning opening 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 energizes the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter with reference to the data of the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The solenoid control data for control and the timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts or stops energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c. Executes the winning port solenoid energization control process. By executing this large winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled in steps S400-23 and S400-25. It will be.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of one large winning opening.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a is in the energization start state of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, in step S641-5, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second winning opening solenoid 128c Determine if the control process to start energization has been performed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, 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 large winning opening opening / closing switching process.

FIG. 45 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 "02H" or "06H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is "0". As a result, 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, 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 number of large winning openings is the same as the maximum number of winning balls in one round. It is determined whether or not the game ball of is 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 first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c to close the large winning opening. As a result, the big prize opening will be 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 (“03H” or “07H”).

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

FIG. 46 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 "03H" or "07H".

(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, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening closing valid processing 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 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 "01H". When the special game management phase is 07H, that is, during the control of the small hit game, the number of round games of the small hit game is "1", so that it is always determined as YES in step S660-3. The process does not shift to that 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 executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

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

(Step S660-13)
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. 47 is a flowchart illustrating the 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 "04H" or "08H".

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

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

(Step S670-5)
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, the high probability number, and the time reduction number set in the spare area in step S610-29 or step S610-75 are loaded, and the setting of each flag and the counter value are set as the game state after the big role game. Further, here, the variation pattern selection state flag and the number of special variations are set based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of the jackpot symbol.

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

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a jackpot signal output stop process for stopping the jackpot signal output from the game information output terminal plate 312. That is, when the maximum advantage state is set after the big role game, the output of the big hit signal is stopped at the end of the big role game.

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

(Step S670-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of special fluctuations is 0. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special fluctuations is 0, the process is transferred to step S670-23, and if it is determined that the number of special fluctuations is not 0, the process is transferred to step S670-15. Here, it is determined by the number of special variations that the time-saving game state may be terminated by winning the special symbol Z1, but it is determined not by the number of special variations but, for example, the variation pattern selection state flag. It may be determined based on other information such as a combination of the variation pattern selection state flag and the special variation number of times, or the number of time reductions.

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

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

(Step S670-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a counter reset process for resetting the time reduction counter and the special fluctuation counter.

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

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

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

(Step S670-27)
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 symbol is restarted.

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

As shown in FIG. 48, 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. 49 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. 50 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, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol change waiting process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not "0", the process is moved to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a 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 the 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 count 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 winning determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the winning 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. 51 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 it 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 started.

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

FIG. 52 is a flowchart 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 first variable starting port 120B is started.

FIG. 53 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 set in step S730-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". If so, the process is moved 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. 54 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)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of times the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is opened / closed during one opening / closing control). Determine if there is. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the 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 120c. The stop control data) and the timer data which is the energization time (solnel energization time) or the energization stop time (normal power closing effective time = pause time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c are extracted.

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

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. The timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the first variable starting port 120B once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c is performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is moved 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. 55 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)
The main CPU 300a has not reached the specified number of counter values of the ordinary electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9, that is, the first variable starting port 120B is being controlled to open and close once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls can be 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 120c and closing the first variable starting port 120B. As a result, the first variable starting port 120B 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. 56 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. 57 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.

Next, the effect executed and controlled by the sub-control board 330 will be described. During the above game, various effects are executed according to the game state. Here, as an example, when the game is properly performed in the high probability precursor state, that is, when the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, and in the most superior state, it is appropriately performed. An effect to be executed when a game is being performed, that is, when a large winning combination lottery is performed by holding special 2 will be described.

As described above, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the special 1 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target, and the first variable start port 120B is frequently opened. The probability of winning a small hit in the high probability precursor state is about 1 / 3.45, but since the first variable starting port 120B arranged above the second large winning opening 128 is frequently opened, the small hit game Is executed, most of the game balls launched in the second game area 116b enter the first variable starting port 120B. As a result, the player rarely obtains a game profit (prize ball) in the small hit game. Therefore, in the high-probability precursor state, the number of launched balls exceeds the number of prize balls, and the number of game balls gradually decreases.

Then, when a big hit is won in the high probability precursor state, the game state after the big role game changes as follows according to the type of the determined big hit symbol. That is, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, it shifts to the normal precursor state, and when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol B, it shifts to the most dominant state. Further, when the jackpot symbols are the special symbols C, D, and E, the gaming state after the major role game is set to the high probability precursor state again.

FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a normal jackpot pattern and a major role effect in a high-accuracy precursor state. Normally, the variable effect of the jackpot pattern is executed when the jackpot is won and the special symbols C to E are determined as the jackpot symbols. That is, the normal jackpot pattern variation effect is executed when the game state after the end of the big role game is reset to the high probability precursor state.

When the variable effect is started, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), in the center (first area) of the effect display unit 200a, the three effect symbols 210 start the variable display and to the right of the effect display unit 200a. In the lower part (second area), three mini symbols 220 smaller than the three effect symbols 210 start the variable display. In the present embodiment, the display modes of the three effect symbols 210 inform the player whether or not the player is in an advantageous state (large role game (bonus) or most dominant state (pseudo-bonus)). There are cases where the lottery result of the big role lottery is directly notified and cases where the lottery result of the big role lottery is not directly notified. On the other hand, the display mode of the three mini symbols 220 informs the lottery result of the big winning combination lottery.

In the following, among the three effect symbols 210, the effect symbol 210 displayed on the left side of the effect display unit 200a is referred to as a left symbol, and the effect symbol 210 displayed on the right side is referred to as a right symbol and is displayed in the center. The production symbol 210 is called a medium symbol.

When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 210, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), the left symbol and the right symbol are in a reach state in which the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed at the same effect symbol 210. When the effect symbol 210 reaches the reach state, the mission effect is executed. In the mission production, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), a predetermined mission content is displayed and an image for achieving the mission is displayed. After that, in the normal jackpot pattern variation effect, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), an image notifying the achievement of the mission is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right. The display is stopped at the effect symbol 210 having the same symbol. In this way, when the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped and displayed at the same effect symbol 210, it is notified that an advantageous state (major role game) is started.

Further, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped and displayed at the same effect symbol 210, and the three mini symbols 220 are also stopped and displayed at the same symbol. As a result, the player is notified that the jackpot has been won. If the lottery result of the big role lottery is a loss or a small hit, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol will not be stopped and displayed at the same production symbol 210, except for the case explained below. , The mini symbol 220 is not stopped and displayed with the same symbol.

Then, during the big role game after the variable effect of the normal jackpot pattern is executed, the big role effect is executed. At the start of the big role game, the opening time is set, and during this time, the opening effect is executed as a part of the big role production. When the jackpot pattern variation effect is executed, as an opening effect, as shown in FIG. 58 (f), an opening effect in which "1st BONUS" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a is executed.

After that, when the opening is completed and the round game is started, as shown in FIG. 58 (g), an icon indicating the number of round games (indicated by a white circle in the figure) according to the number of rounds executed in the major role game. ) Is displayed (6 in this case). Then, as the round game elapses, the color of the icon changes and is displayed as shown by hatching in the figure. After that, when all the round games are completed and the ending is started, as shown in FIG. 58 (h), the number of prize balls acquired during the big role game is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

Although detailed explanation is omitted, in the variable effect when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol at the time of winning the jackpot, after the image in which the mission fails is displayed, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right The effect symbols 210 having different symbols are stopped and displayed, and the three mini symbols 220 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol.

FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of the most dominant transition pattern. The fluctuation effect of the most dominant transition pattern is when the small hit is won when the number of fluctuations after being set to the high probability precursor state is 100 times or less, and the special symbol Z1 is determined as the small hit symbol. And, it is executed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol immediately before the time is shortened and the transition to the most dominant state in the high probability precursor state (during the fluctuation display immediately before the first fluctuation display of the most dominant state). That is, the fluctuation effect of the most dominant transition pattern is executed in the fluctuation display immediately before the transition from the high probability precursor state to the most dominant state.

As shown in FIG. 59A, the three effect symbols 210 and the three mini symbols 220 start the variation display of the variation effect of the most dominant transition pattern, similarly to the variation effect of the jackpot pattern. After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed at the same effect symbol 210, and the mission effect is executed as shown in FIG. 59 (c). Then, in the variation effect of the most dominant transition pattern, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), after the image notifying the achievement of the mission is displayed, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), the left symbol, the middle symbol, The right symbol is stopped and displayed at the same effect symbol 210. In this way, when the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped and displayed at the same effect symbol 210, it is notified that an advantageous state (highest superior state) is started.

After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (f), "second BONUS" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a (pseudo-bonus is started), and the three mini symbols 220 are stopped and displayed with different symbols. As a result, the player is notified that the jackpot has not been won.

Then, when the next variable effect is started, as shown in FIG. 59 (g), a pseudo-bonus is in progress, and an icon imitating the number of round games (in the figure) as if a round game is being performed. , Indicated by white circles) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a (here, one). Then, every time a predetermined number of game balls enter the first large winning opening 126 by winning a small hit in the most dominant state, an icon imitating the number of round games is additionally displayed one by one. This predetermined number is set to the same number as the specified number for one round in a major game. Therefore, in the most dominant state, an icon imitating the number of round games is additionally displayed every time the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one round in the big role game is obtained.

In this way, in the variable effect of the most dominant transition pattern, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped and displayed at the same effect symbol 210, and "second BONUS" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Normally, the display will include elements that are partly in common with the variable effect (or major role effect) of the jackpot pattern. As a result, in the most dominant state, the effect can be shown as a pseudo-bonus as if the jackpot was won, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

On the other hand, the stop display of the mini symbol 220 is different between the normal jackpot pattern and the most dominant transition pattern. Since the effect symbol 210 is displayed larger in a wider area than the mini symbol 220, the player's line of sight is more concentrated on the effect symbol 210 than on the mini symbol 220. Therefore, the player can grasp that the state has shifted to an advantageous state mainly by visually observing the effect symbol 210. On the other hand, by notifying the lottery result of the big winning combination lottery by the mini symbol 220 (by displaying differently), it is possible to prevent misidentification of the lottery result.

FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a special pattern in the most dominant state. The variable effect of the special pattern is executed at the time of winning the big hit and at the time of the small hit or a part of the loss (at the time of winning the special lottery). Here, a variation effect of a special pattern executed at the time of a small hit will be described as an example.

In the most dominant state, as described above, an effect (pseudo-bonus) that imitates the large role effect executed during the round game of the large role game is executed. Then, when the variation effect of the special pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 60 (a), the number of prize balls acquired by one pseudo bonus is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and then FIG. 60 (b). As shown in the above, the three effect symbols 210 and the three mini symbols 220 start the variable display. Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed at the same effect symbol 210 in the same manner as in the fluctuation effect of the normal jackpot pattern and the most dominant transition pattern, and the reach state is set to FIG. As shown in d), the mission effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (e), after the image notifying the achievement of the mission is displayed, as shown in FIG. 60 (f), the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same effect symbol 210. Stop is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 60 (g), "second BONUS" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the three mini symbols 220 are stopped and displayed with different symbols. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the pseudo-bonus may be executed again after it has ended once.

Although detailed explanation is omitted, in the variable production of the special pattern when the special symbols B to E are determined at the time of a big hit, the mission is successful and the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same. The symbol 210 is stopped and displayed, and the three mini symbols 220 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. In addition, "1st BONUS" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a in the large role production.

On the other hand, in the special pattern variation effect when the special symbol A is determined at the time of a big hit, the mission fails and the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped and displayed at different effect symbols 210, and three minis are displayed. The symbol 220 is stopped and displayed with the same symbol. In addition, "1st BONUS" is not displayed on the effect display unit 200a in the large role production.

FIG. 61 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special large-role effect in a high-accuracy precursor state or the most dominant state. The special big role production is executed when the big hit is won and the special symbol B is determined as the big hit symbol. That is, the special large role effect is executed when the game state after the end of the large role game is set to the highest superior state.

When the jackpot is won and the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol in the high probability precursor state or the most dominant state, as shown in FIGS. 61 (a) to 61 (e), the fluctuation effect of the normal jackpot pattern or the special pattern is produced. Is executed. Then, when the special major role effect is started, as an opening effect, as shown in FIG. 61 (f), an opening effect in which "1st BONUS" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a is executed.

After that, when the opening is completed and the round game is started, an icon indicating the number of round games is displayed as shown in FIG. 61 (g). Then, when all the round games are completed and the ending is started, as shown in FIG. 61 (h), the number of prize balls acquired during the major role game is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and then FIG. As shown in i), "second BONUS" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

If the jackpot is won and the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol in the high-probability precursor state or the highest-dominant state, the special symbol B will be transferred to the highest-dominant state after the end of the big-role game. "Second BONUS" is displayed on the unit 200a to notify the player that the pseudo bonus will be started immediately. As a result, the player can be given the impression that the bonus is executed twice in succession, and the effect of the effect can be further improved.

The processing of the sub-control board 330 for executing the above-mentioned variation effect will be described below. In the following, the processing related to the variation effect will be described, and the description of the process unrelated to the variation 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 S1300)
The sub CPU 330a clocks the elapsed time of the variation effect, refers to the time table set for each variation effect, 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 effect device to execute each effect including the variable effect. Will be controlled.

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

FIG. 64 is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received among the above command analysis processes. As described above, the variation pattern command is set in the main control board 300 in step S612-19 of FIG. 38, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 21) in steps S100-65. To.

(Step S1210-1)
Upon receiving the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the gaming state is a highly probable precursor state. As a result, if it is determined that the state is a high probability precursor state, the process is transferred to step S1210-3, and if it is determined that the state is not a high probability precursor state, the process is transferred to step S1210-13.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is any of the special symbols B to E. As a result, if it is determined that it is any of the special symbols B to E, the process is transferred to step S1210-5, and if it is determined that it is neither of the special symbols B to E, the process is performed in step S1210-7. Move.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a usually determines a jackpot pattern as an execution pattern of the variation effect.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is the special symbol Z1 (specific small hit symbol). As a result, if it is determined that it is the special symbol Z1, the process is transferred to step S1210-11, and if it is determined that it is not the special symbol Z1, the process is transferred to step S1210-9.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the number of special fluctuations is 1. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special fluctuations is 1, the process is transferred to step S1210-11, and if it is determined that the number of special fluctuations is not 1, the process is transferred to step S1210-15.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines the most dominant transition pattern as the execution pattern of the variation effect.

(Step S1210-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the gaming state is the most dominant state. As a result, when it is determined that the state is the most dominant state, the process is transferred to step S1210-17, and when it is determined that the state is not the most dominant state, the process is transferred to step S1210-15.

(Step S1210-15)
The sub CPU 330a performs a variation effect determination process for determining an execution pattern of the variation effect to be executed based on the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1210-17)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the lottery 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 S1210-23, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process is transferred to step S1210-19.

(Step S1210-19)
The sub CPU 330a performs a special lottery to determine whether or not to execute the variation effect of the special pattern (whether or not to end the pseudo bonus).

(Step S1210-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the special lottery has been won in step S1210-19. As a result, if it is determined that the special lottery has been won, the process is transferred to step S1210-23, and if it is determined that the special lottery has not been won, the process is transferred to step S1210-15.

(Step S1210-23)
The sub CPU 330a determines a special pattern as an execution pattern of the variation effect.

(Step S1210-25)
The sub CPU 330a determines the symbol when the mini symbol 220 is stopped and displayed based on the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1210-27)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table based on the determination of each of the above steps, and ends the variation pattern command reception process. In addition, based on the timetable set here, in step S1300, the process of displaying the variable effect image on the effect display unit 200a, the audio output process corresponding to the variable effect image, and the lighting control process of the effect lighting device 204. Etc. will be controlled to execute the production.

FIG. 65 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 S630-21 of FIG. 41, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 21) of steps S100-65. To.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the opening designation command, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit or the big hit is the high probability precursor state or the most dominant state. As a result, if it is determined that the state is the high probability precursor state or the most dominant state, the process is shifted to step S1220-3, and if it is determined that the state is not the high probability precursor state or the most dominant state, the opening designation command reception process is performed. To finish.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the last stop-displayed special symbol is any of the special symbols B to E. As a result, if it is determined that it is any of the special symbols B to E, the process is shifted to step S1220-5, and if it is determined that it is neither of the special symbols B to E, the opening designation command reception process is performed. finish.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a performs an opening effect execution process for displaying "first BONUS" on the effect display unit 200a during the opening, and ends the opening designated command reception process.

FIG. 66 is a flowchart illustrating an opening designation command reception process executed when an ending designation command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the ending designation command is set on the main control board 300 in step S660-13 of FIG. 46, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 21) of step S100-65. To.

(Step S1230-1)
Upon receiving the ending designation command, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit or the big hit is the high probability precursor state or the most dominant state. As a result, if it is determined that the state is the high probability precursor state or the most dominant state, the process is shifted to step S1230-3, and if it is determined that the state is not the high probability precursor state or the most dominant state, the ending designation command reception process is performed. To finish.

(Step S1230-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed last is the special symbol B. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is B, the process is transferred to step S1230-5, and if it is determined that the symbol is not B, the process is transferred to step S1230-7.

(Step S1230-5)
During the ending, the sub CPU 330a performs an ending effect execution process for displaying the total number of prize balls and the "second BONUS" on the effect display unit 200a, and ends the ending designated command reception process.

(Step S1230-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed last is any of the special symbols C to E. As a result, if it is determined that it is any of the special symbols C to E, the process is moved to step S1230-9, and if it is determined that it is not any of the special symbols C to E, the ending designation command reception process is performed. finish.

(Step S1230-9)
During the ending, the sub CPU 330a performs an ending effect execution process for displaying the total number of prize balls on the effect display unit 200a, and ends the ending designated command reception process.

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.

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

Further, the type and determination probability of the special symbol in the above embodiment, the transition of the game state, the content of the effect, the board surface configuration of the game board 108, and the like are only examples.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the major role game and the most dominant state are advantageous states has been described. However, the specific state may be any state as long as the number of payouts is larger than the number of shots of the game ball.

Further, instead of the game playability of the above embodiment, the game playability of the modified example described with reference to FIGS. 67 to 69 may be used. Specifically, the playability may be as shown in FIG. 67 instead of FIG. 10, 68 instead of FIG. 13, and FIG. 69 instead of FIG.

FIG. 67 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state and the fluctuation time of the modified example. In the modified example, as shown in FIG. 67A, six types of gaming states are provided depending on the combination of the special gaming state and the normal gaming state. The initial state of the game machine 100 is a low-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state.

Further, in the modified example, the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state may be set, and the gaming state in which both of them are combined is called the most dominant state. In addition, this most dominant state has the highest degree of advantage among the six game states, and if the game balls are properly fired, the game balls gradually increase during the game even if the jackpot is not won. It is set to go.

Further, in the modified example, it may be set to the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a low-probability time-saving state.

Further, in the modified example, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a high-probability time-saving state or a high-probability precursor state. The high-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy precursor state will be described in detail later.

Further, in the modified example, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a medium-time short-time gaming state. In the following, a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a medium-time and short-time gaming state are combined is referred to as a penalty state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, six gaming states are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 67 (b), the variation pattern random number determination table is selected and selected according to the game state, the hold type, the number of fluctuations in the game state, and the symbol type when the big winning combination lottery is performed. The variation pattern number is determined by referring to the variation pattern random number determination table.

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

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

Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided in the second game area 116b, and the second starting port 122 is composed of a fixed starting port to which a game ball can always enter. Further, due to the playability of the game machine 100, the second starting port 122 is arranged at a position where the game ball can easily enter the ball, as compared with the first starting port 120. Therefore, if the fluctuation time related to the special 2 hold is set to a short time in the normal state, the player is given an opportunity of a big role lottery more than necessary. Therefore, in order to appropriately launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in accordance with the original game playability in the normal state, the fluctuation time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes.

In the most dominant state, Special 2 Hold is set as a target for substantial fluctuation. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. In the most dominant state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the table D is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table D, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 seconds. It should be noted that the case where the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is not the actual change target in the most dominant state is more playable than the case where the big role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the real change target in the normal state. The effect is small. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the fluctuation time when the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, is set as short as 10 seconds.

In the most dominant state, a large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is a real fluctuation target, and when a lost symbol or a small hit symbol is determined, table E is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table E, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 1 second to 3 seconds. Further, in the most dominant state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table F is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table F, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 seconds to 10 seconds.

In both the low-probability time-saving state and the high-probability time-saving state, the special 1 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target. Further, in the low-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy time-saving state, the normal gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state, and the first variable starting port 120B is frequently controlled to the open state. Therefore, in these two gaming states, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the first variable starting port 120B. In both of these two gaming states, the same variation pattern random number determination table is selected, but these two gaming states are common in that the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. That is, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table G is used as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. Be selected. According to this table G, the fluctuation time of 1 second is always determined. Further, in the low probability time saving state and the high probability time saving state, the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, and when the big hit symbol is determined, the table H is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table H, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 30 seconds.

In the high-probability precursor state, the special 1 hold is set as a real fluctuation target. Further, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the normal gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state, and the first variable starting port 120B is frequently controlled to the open state. Therefore, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the first variable starting port 120B. In the high-probability precursor state, a large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, which is a real fluctuation target, and when a lost symbol or a small hit symbol is determined, table J is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table J, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 seconds to 10 seconds. Further, in the high probability precursor state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table K is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table K, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 30 seconds.

On the other hand, in the case of low probability time saving state, high probability time saving state and high probability precursor state, that is, when the normal game state is the time saving game state and the big role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation Different fluctuation patterns depending on the number of fluctuations related to the special 2 hold after being set in each game state (the number of fluctuations of the symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 162; hereinafter referred to as the "second fluctuation number"). The random number judgment table is selected. Specifically, when the second variation number of times after being set to the time saving game state is 4 times or less, a special table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this special table, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 1 minute. On the other hand, when the second variation number of times after being set to the time saving game state is 5 times or more, the table I is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table I, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

In the penalty state, the special 1 hold is set as a real fluctuation target. Further, in the penalty state, the normal gaming state is set to the medium-time short-time gaming state, and the first variable starting port 120B is controlled to the open state at a constant frequency. Therefore, in the penalty state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the first variable starting port 120B. In the penalty state, the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table L is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table L, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. Further, in the penalty state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table M is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table M, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 40 to 100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the penalty state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the table N is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table N, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

As described above, the actual fluctuation target is set for each game state, and when the major winning combination lottery based on the hold type as the actual fluctuation target is performed, the fluctuation time is 100 seconds at the longest. On the other hand, when a large winning combination lottery based on a hold type that is not a target of substantial fluctuation is performed, the fluctuation time is approximately 10 minutes, so that a game contrary to the original game playability is not performed.

FIG. 68 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the major role game of the modified example.

As shown in FIG. 68, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the normal state or the penalty state, if the big hit is won by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, the game state after the big role game according to the type of the big hit symbol. Is set. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the low probability time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times.

Further, when the special symbols B and D are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high probability time saving state (the special gaming state is the high probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state) is set. At this time, "next time" is set as the high probability number, and the high probability gaming state continues until the next big hit is won. In addition, "next time" is set as the number of time reductions, and the time reduction game state continues until the next big hit is won. Therefore, when the special symbols B and D are determined, the high-accuracy time-saving state will continue until the next big hit is won after the big role game.

When the special symbols C and E are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high probability precursor state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state) is set. At this time, "next time" is set as the high probability number, and the time reduction number is set to 100 times. When the special symbols C and E are determined, the high-probability gaming state continues until the next big hit is won, while the time-saving gaming state ends in 100 times. Therefore, when the special symbols C and E are determined, the game state shifts to the most dominant state when the result of the big role lottery is derived 100 times after the big role game.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the normal state or the penalty state, if the big hit is won by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol F is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal state (the special gaming state is the low-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). When the special symbols G to J are determined as the jackpot symbols, the penalty state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the medium-time short-time gaming state) is set. At this time, both the high accuracy number and the time reduction number are set to "next time".

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the most dominant state, if the big hit is won by the special 1 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the low probability time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. Further, when the special symbols B to E are determined as the jackpot symbols, the game state after the big role game is set as in the normal state and the penalty state.

On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the most dominant state, if the big hit is won by the special 2 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol F is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the low probability time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. Further, when the special symbols G and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high probability time saving state (the special gaming state is the high probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state) is set. At this time, the high accuracy number and the time reduction number are set to "next time".

When the special symbols H and J are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high probability precursor state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state) is set. At this time, the high accuracy number is set to "next time" and the time reduction number is set to 100 times.

In addition, when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low probability time saving state, a high probability time saving state, or a high probability precursor state, that is, when the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the gaming state after the big role game is the normal state. And is set in the same way as the penalty state.

FIG. 69 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the original gaming property in the modified example. The game machine 100 of the modified example realizes the following gameability. Here, the case where the registration setting value is set to "1" will be described. First, in the initial state of the game machine 100, it is set to the normal state shown in FIG. 69 (a). In the normal state, since the substantial fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first fixed start port 120A. Since the first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game board 108, the player performs so-called "left-handed" in the normal state.

When the game ball enters the first fixed start port 120A, the special 1 hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. The special 1 hold stored in the first special figure hold storage area is sequentially read out when the start condition is satisfied, and a large winning combination lottery is performed based on the read special 1 hold. At this time, the winning probability of the jackpot is set to about 1 / 300.6. In the normal state, in the big role lottery based on this special 1 hold, the game is played for the purpose of winning the big hit. The firing prize ball ratio when the game ball is launched toward the first game area 116a is set to 100:20, and the number of game balls decreases during the game.

Then, in the normal state, if a big hit is won in the big role lottery by holding the special 1, the big role game is executed. Then, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 1, one of the special symbols A to E is determined as the jackpot symbol.

In the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol A, the gaming state after the big role game is the low probability time saving state shown in FIG. 69 (b). When the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold and the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, the game state shifts to the low probability time saving state. In the low-probability time-saving state, the actual fluctuation target is set to special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to put the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B. 2 Right-handed aiming at the game area 116b will be performed.

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

In addition, when shifting to the low probability time saving state, the number of time saving is set to 100 times, and if the big hit is not won in the 100 times big role lottery, the gaming state will shift to the normal state again (time saving omission). ).

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 are the special symbols B and D, the gaming state after the big role game is the high accuracy time reduction shown in FIG. 69 (c). It becomes a state. When the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold and the special symbols B and D are determined as the jackpot symbols, the game state shifts to the high accuracy time saving state. In the high-accuracy time-saving state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to put the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B. 2 Right-handed aiming at the game area 116b will be performed.

That is, in this high-accuracy time-saving state, as in the normal state, the game is played for the purpose of winning a big hit in the big role lottery based on the special 1 hold. In the high-accuracy time-saving state, the winning probability of the jackpot is about 1 / 105.7, and since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the movable piece 120b is frequently opened. Therefore, the ratio of the launch prize balls is 100:99, and the player can perform the big role lottery while reducing the consumption of the game balls. Therefore, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, it can be said that the next big hit is virtually guaranteed.

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 are the special symbols C and E, the gaming state after the major role game is a highly accurate precursor shown in FIG. 69 (d). It becomes a state. When the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold and the special symbols C and E are determined as the jackpot symbols, the game state shifts to the high probability precursor state. In the high-accuracy precursor state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to put the game ball into the first variable start port 120B. 2 Right-handed aiming at the game area 116b will be performed.

When the special symbols C and E are determined, the high probability precursor state is set and the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. At this time, when the number of fluctuations after the big role game reaches 100 times, the time-saving game state ends, and the normal game state becomes the non-time-saving game state. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the most dominant state shown in FIG. 69 (e) due to the time saving omission. As will be described in detail later, in the most dominant state, the number of game balls can be increased simply by continuously firing the game balls toward the second game area 116b. Therefore, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the goal of the game is not to win the jackpot, but to skip the time without winning the jackpot.

According to the special 1 hold of the actual fluctuation target in the high probability precursor state, the high probability time saving state, and the low probability time saving state, when the big hit is won, the special symbols A to E are determined as the big hit symbols. When the special symbol A is determined, the game state after the big role game becomes the low probability time saving state shown in FIG. 69 (b). Further, when the special symbols B and D are determined, the game state after the big role game becomes a highly accurate time saving state. Further, when the special symbols C and E are determined, the game state after the big role game becomes a high probability precursor state.

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

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

When a game ball enters the second prize opening 128, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for each game ball. As a result, in the most dominant state, the ratio of all prize balls to the number of shot balls is 100: 120, and the game balls are simply fired toward the second game area 116b. Can be increased.

In this most dominant state, the normal gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, and the movable piece 120b is rarely opened. Further, in the most dominant state, the special gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, and the winning probability of the jackpot in the most dominant state is about 1 / 105.7. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the next time is practically the next time. It can be said that the jackpot winning is guaranteed.

According to the special 2 hold of the real fluctuation target in this most dominant state, when the jackpot is won, the special symbols F to J are determined as the jackpot symbols. When the special symbol F is determined, the game state after the big role game becomes the low probability time saving state shown in FIG. 69 (b). Further, when the special symbols G and I are determined, the game state after the big role game becomes a highly accurate time saving state. Further, when the special symbols H and J are determined, the gaming state after the major role game becomes a highly probable precursor state.

Since the most dominant state has an extremely high degree of advantage as compared with other gaming states, the greatest purpose of the game in the game machine 100 is to shift the gaming state to the most dominant state. As described above, the game is first started in the normal state, but does not shift from this normal state to the most dominant state at once. Therefore, the transition route to the most dominant state via the high-accuracy precursor state becomes the transition route to the most dominant state in the game machine 100.

Further, in the modified example, apart from the time saving omission in the high probability precursor state, winning a specific small hit symbol is set as a transition condition from the high probability precursor state to the most dominant state. Specifically, when a small hit is won by holding special 1 which is a real fluctuation target in a high probability precursor state, the special symbol Z1 is 1%, the special symbol Z2 is 69%, and the special symbol Z3 is 30 as small hit symbols. It is determined with a probability of% (see FIG. 8 (c)).

At this time, if the special symbol Z1 is determined as the small hit symbol, the time-saving gaming state ends with the end of the small hit game, and as a result, the gaming state shifts to the most dominant state.

In this way, since the player shifts to the most dominant state by winning a specific small hit, the player is compared to the case where the player shifts to the most dominant state only when the number of fluctuations reaches the specified number of times (100 times). Therefore, a feeling of expectation and a feeling of tension are always given.

In the above-mentioned high-probability precursor state, high-probability time-saving state, and low-probability time-saving state, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1 / 3.45. Therefore, even in the high-accuracy precursor state, the high-accuracy time-saving state, and the low-accuracy time-saving state, the small hit game is frequently executed as in the most dominant state. However, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the high-accuracy time-saving state, and the low-accuracy time-saving state, the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. In addition, even during the small hit game, the normal game state is maintained in the time-saving game state. Therefore, although the second big winning opening 128 is opened during the small hit game, the first variable starting opening 120B is also opened during this time.

As described above, the first variable starting port 120B is provided above the second large winning opening 128, and in the time-saving gaming state, the opening time of the first variable starting port 120B is the second large winning prize. Much longer than the opening time of mouth 128. Therefore, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the high-accuracy time-saving state, and the low-accuracy time-saving state, most of the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b enter the first variable starting port 120B and enter the second large winning opening 128. Almost no game ball enters. As a result, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the high-accuracy time-saving state, and the low-accuracy time-saving state, unlike the most dominant state, even if a right-handed hit is made during the game, the number of game balls gradually decreases.

As described above, when the game progresses according to the actual fluctuation target according to the original game performance, when the big hit is won, the game state after the big role game is the low probability time saving state, the high probability time saving state, and the high probability precursor state. Set to either. In the high-probability time-saving state and the high-probability precursor state, it is common that the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, the high-accuracy time-saving state continues until the next big hit is won, while the high-accuracy precursor state is a game by winning a specific small hit (special symbol Z1) or skipping the time. The difference is that the state is transferred to the most dominant state.

Further, in the high-accuracy time-shortening state, the fluctuation time at the time of small hit and loss is set to 1 second, whereas in the high-accuracy precursor state, the fluctuation time at the time of small hit and loss is 3 to 10 seconds. It differs in that it is set within the range (see FIG. 67 (b)). That is, the average of the fluctuation time in the high-accuracy time-shortening state is set shorter than the average of the fluctuation time in the high-accuracy precursor state.

Therefore, in the high-accuracy time-shortening state, the fluctuation time at the time of small hit and at the time of loss is relatively short, so that the actual fluctuation target can be digested at high speed until the big hit is won. Although detailed description will be omitted, in the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the variation display of the effect symbol 210 is performed on the sub-control board 330. In the high-accuracy time-saving state, the variation display of the effect symbol 210 is also relatively short. Therefore, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, as long as the special 1 hold continues to be memorized, the special 1 hold (variable display of the effect symbol 210) will continue to be digested at high speed, and the time until the jackpot is won can be shortened. It can be done, and the player can play the game until the next big hit without making the player feel stress (reduced).

On the other hand, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the fluctuation time at the time of small hit and at the time of loss is relatively long, but in the sub-control board 330, an effect of whether or not to shift to the most dominant state is performed. Therefore, the player can play the game while expecting that the player will shift to the highest superior state.

In this way, in the high-accuracy time-shortening state, even if a specific small hit (special symbol Z1) is won, it does not shift to the highest-dominant state, but by setting the average fluctuation time short, the next big hit The time to win the prize can be shortened, and the stress on the player can be reduced. In addition, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the average fluctuation time is set longer than in the high-accuracy time-shortening state, but the fluctuation time can be used to produce an effect as to whether or not to shift to the most dominant state. It is possible to give a person a sense of expectation and a sense of tension.

As described above, the high-probability time-saving state and the high-probability precursor state, which are common in that the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, are provided, and the fluctuation of the high-probability time-saving state is provided. By making the average of time shorter than the average of the fluctuation time of the high-probability precursor state, it is possible to provide new playability.

The case where the average of the fluctuation time of the high-probability time-shortening state is shorter than the average of the fluctuation time of the high-probability precursor state has been described. It may be longer than average. That is, it is sufficient that the average of the fluctuation time in the high-accuracy time-shortening state and the average of the fluctuation time in the high-accuracy precursor state are different.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S610-61 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. 39 and 47 corresponds to the state control means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processes of FIGS. 64 to 66 corresponds to the display control means of the present invention.
In addition, when the special symbol Z1 is won in the high-probability precursor state in the above-described embodiment and the time is shortened in the high-probability precursor state, a condition different from the case where the jackpot of the present invention is determined is satisfied. Equivalent to.

100 Game machine 116 Game area 120A First fixed start port (start area)
120B 1st variable starting port (starting area)
122 Second starting port (starting area)
126 1st Grand Prize 128 2nd Grand Prize 160 1st Special Symbol Display (Display Device)
162 Second special symbol display (display device)
300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM
330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM

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A judgment means for determining one of a plurality of judgment results including a jackpot when the start condition is satisfied, and
When the jackpot is determined by the determination means, or when a condition different from the case where the jackpot is determined is satisfied, a state control means for shifting to an advantageous state, and
Display control means for controlling the display of the display device,
With
The display control means
When the state control means shifts to the advantageous state, when the jackpot is determined, and when conditions different from the case where the jackpot is determined are satisfied, a common element is provided in the first region. A gaming machine that can display including and display differently in the second area. The display control means
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of symbols can be stopped and displayed with the same symbol as a display including the common elements.

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