JP2021052943A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress a failure on performance.SOLUTION: When a game machine has already executed a predetermined performance in receiving a normal symbol variation pattern command, the game machine does not newly determine to execute the predetermined performance during variation of a normal symbol related to the received normal symbol variation pattern command.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 68

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

In the game machine, the effect control board receives a command transmitted from the main control board as the game progresses, and the effect control board that receives the command receives the command, and the effect control board receives the command based on the command to perform an effect on various devices such as a liquid crystal display device and a lamp. Is generally controlled (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-68399

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, for example, if it is decided to execute the same effect again during the effect, the same effect will be executed twice, which may give the player a sense of discomfort. ..

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of suppressing defects in production.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is a production determining means that can determine the execution of a predetermined effect, and the effect determining means. Based on the determination, the effect executing means for executing the predetermined effect is provided, and the effect determining means executes the predetermined effect when the effect executing means is already executing or is scheduled to execute the predetermined effect. It is possible to limit new decisions.

Further, even if the effect determining means can determine the execution of the predetermined effect based on the satisfaction of at least one of the first predetermined condition or the second predetermined condition different from the first predetermined condition. Good.

Further, in the effect executing means, the effect determining means determines the execution of the predetermined effect based on the establishment of the first predetermined condition, and the effect determining means determines the execution of the predetermined effect based on the establishment of the second predetermined condition. The timing at which the execution of the predetermined effect is started may be different from the case where the execution of the predetermined effect is decided.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress defects in production.

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

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in such an 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, and 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 (not shown). A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game ball launched in this way rises between the rails 114a and 114b provided on the game board 108 and is guided to the game area 116.

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

The game area 116 includes a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of the game ball differs from each other according to the firing intensity of the firing mechanism. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100, and the second game area 116b is the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game ball launched by the firing mechanism with a firing intensity lower than the predetermined intensity enters the first game area 116a and is launched with a firing intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined strength. The resulting game ball enters the second game area 116b.

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

As will be described in detail later, a first starting area is provided in the first starting port 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting port 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first 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 various game benefits such as whether or not a large role game or a small hit game that is advantageous to the player can be executed, and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is to be. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

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

Further, the second starting port 122 is located in the second game area 116b, and only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the ball, or the game that has entered the second game area 116b. The ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 116a. The second starting port 122 is composed of a variable starting port (starting variable winning device) having a movable piece 122b, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 is variable. Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided so that the movable piece 122b can be opened and closed, and when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. It has become difficult.

On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the second game area 116b, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game is executed in which the second starting port 122 is opened, and the execution of the auxiliary game is determined. In addition, an auxiliary game in which the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is controlled is executed. More specifically, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, a lottery of ordinary symbols, which will be described later, is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined time. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is opened, the movable piece 122b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 122.

Further, a first large winning opening 126 and a second large winning opening 128 are provided in the lower part of the game area 116. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are arranged at positions where a game ball flowing down at least the second game area 116b can enter. 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. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned small hit game is executed, the opening / closing door 126b is opened, the opening / closing door 126b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 126. .. Then, when the game ball enters the first prize opening 126, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

Further, a movable piece 128b is provided in the second large winning opening 128 so as to be openable and closable. Normally, the movable piece 128b closes the second large winning opening 128 and a game ball to the second large winning opening 128. It is impossible to enter the ball. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big role game is executed, the movable piece 128b is opened, the movable piece 128b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the second prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are collectively referred to as a large winning opening.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining 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. An opening is formed in the upper part of this structure 129, and this opening serves as a 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 projects into the game area 116 in which the game ball rolls and flows down so as to face above the game machine 100. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is maintained in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the game area 116 (second game area 116b) falls onto the movable piece 128b. Here, the movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is inclined so that the left side of the game machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is in the closed state, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3A, the game ball that has fallen on the movable piece 128b slowly rolls on the movable piece 128b from right to left. It will move.

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

A lead-out path 128d is provided inside the second major winning opening 128, and in the second major winning opening 128, a game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 128 is guided to the lead-out path 128d. It is tilted so that it can be caught. The lead-out path 128d is provided with a specific area 140b and a non-specific area 140c formed by holes through which the game ball can pass, and the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 128 is in the specific area 140b and non-specific area 140b. It is configured to pass through any of the specific areas 140c and be discharged to the back side of the game board 108.

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

Returning to FIG. 2, at the bottom of the game area 116, all of the general winning openings 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first major winning opening 126, and the second major winning opening 128 are entered. A discharge port 130 is provided to discharge the unplayed game ball from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108.

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

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

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the main effect display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108. It is movable up to the front of the main effect display unit 200a to give the player a feeling of expectation of a big hit.

The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and is variously controlled to be lit according to an image or the like displayed on the main effect display unit 200a.

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

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

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

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

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control means for controlling the progress of the game.

The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. Based on the input signals from each detection switch and timer, the main CPU 300a reads the program stored in the main ROM 300b and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or produces the result of arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

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

The main control board 300 has a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting port 120. Detection switch 120s, second start port detection switch 122s for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 122, gate detection switch 124s for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, first prize opening First big winning opening detection switch 126s that detects that a game ball has entered 126, second big winning opening detection switch 128s that detects that a game ball has entered the second big winning opening 128, specific area 140b A specific area detection switch 140s for detecting that the game ball has entered the game area and an out ball detection switch 130s for detecting the game ball discharged from the game area 116 are connected to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches. A signal is input.

A merging passage is provided on the back surface of the game board 108, and the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second major winning opening 128 are entered, respectively. The ball is configured so that the ball and the game ball guided from the discharge port 130 to the back side merge at the confluence passage and are guided to the equipment of the game hall. The out-ball detection switch 130s is provided in the confluence passage, and all the game balls discharged from the game area 116, in other words, all the game balls fired in the game area 116 are detected by the out-ball detection switch 130s. Detected.

Further, on the main control board 300, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 and the first special winning opening solenoid 126c that operates the opening / closing door 126b that opens and closes the first winning opening 126c. , The second prize opening solenoid 128c that operates the movable piece 128b that opens and closes the second prize opening 128, and the movable member drive solenoid 142c that moves the movable member 142 provided in the second prize opening 128 are connected. The main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 122, the first winning opening 126, the second winning opening 128, and the specific area 140b.

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

Further, the game machine 100 may have an abnormality or fraud such as a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism, a door opening sensor for detecting the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106, and the like. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 for detecting this are provided, and each abnormality detection sensor 174 is configured to input an abnormality detection signal to the main control board 300.

Further, a setting change switch 180s is provided on the back surface of the game board 108. The setting change switch 180s is configured to be accessible by a dedicated key. The operation of changing and confirming the set value is possible on condition that the setting change switch 180s is turned on. As will be described in detail later, in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, any one of the six levels of set values having different degrees of advantage is stored as a registered set value in the set value buffer, and the game is played according to the stored registered set value. Progresses.

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

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

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

The payout control board 310 controls for 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, a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage unit to the player as prize balls is connected to the payout control board 310. 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 or not the prize balls to be paid out have been paid out to the player.

Further, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected to the payout control board 310. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and each time the game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is supposed to be entered.

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

Further, the launch control circuit 320 is connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. When the launch control circuit 320 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 310, the launch control circuit 320 permits the launch. The launch control circuit 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 and detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112. Has been done. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control circuit 320 controls to energize the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launcher to launch the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, a sub RAM 330c, and a display control unit 350, and can communicate with the main control board 300 in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. It is connected to the. The sub CPU 330a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 330b, performs arithmetic processing, and executes and controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300, the input signal from the timer, and the like. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

Specifically, the sub-control board 330 performs image display control for displaying an image on the main effect display unit 200a and the sub-effect display unit 201a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large number of various image data displayed on the main effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a, and the sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown) to perform the main effect. It controls the image display of the effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a.

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

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power source via the power supply board. Further, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the display control unit 350. The display control unit 350 includes a display control CPU 350a, an image ROM 350b, an image RAM 350c, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 350d, and a VRAM (Video RAM) 350e. The frame buffer 350f and the capture area 350g are a part of the storage area in the VRAM 350e.

The display control CPU 350a performs display control for displaying the determined image of the effect on the main effect display unit 200a. The image ROM 350b stores a large amount of image data such as an effect design and a background displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. The image RAM 350c functions as a data work area during processing by the display control CPU 350a. The image RAM 350c has different layers, and each layer can hold different image data.

Here, the main effect display unit 200a displays, for example, a moving image effect image by displaying 30 frames of still images per second. Hereinafter, one frame is referred to as a frame. For example, in the case of a 60-second effect image, the effect image is composed of a total of 1800 frames of 60 seconds × 30 frames. If the production time of the production image is different, the number of frames constituting the production image is also different.

The display control CPU 350a outputs a detailed control signal to the VDP 350d according to the content of the effect. Based on the control signal received from the display control CPU 350a, the VDP350d reads out the image data necessary for drawing from the image ROM 350b and stores it in the VRAM 350e.

The VDP350d expands the image data on the VRAM 350e into the frame buffer 350f for each frame. A priority (priority) is set for the image data, and in the frame buffer 350f, a plurality of image data are superposed according to the priority. In the frame buffer 350f, images of low-priority image data are arranged on the lower (back) side in the stacking direction, and as the priority increases, the images are superposed so as to be arranged on the upper (front) side in the stacking direction. Will be done. That is, the frame buffer 350f functions as a work area for generating image data (composite image data) indicating a frame image of one frame.

The VDP350d drives the effect display device 200 based on the image data (composite image data) expanded in the frame buffer 350f. As a result, the image of the image data (composite image data) expanded in the frame buffer 350f is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a for each frame.

The capture area 350 g temporarily stores image data (intermediate image data) of an intermediate image (an image before completion as a frame image) in the middle of creating a frame image of one frame.

FIG. 6 is an address map of the memory area used by the main CPU 300a. In FIG. 6, the address is shown in hexadecimal, and "H" is shown in hexadecimal. As shown in FIG. 6, the memory area used by the main CPU 300a includes a memory area (0000H to 2FFFH) allocated to the main ROM 300b and a memory area (F000H to F3FFH) allocated to the main RAM 300c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the unused area of the main RAM 300c, a work area (F210H) temporarily used when a 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. The unused areas (F200H to F20FH) are set as boundary areas that separate the used area and the unused area, and the boundary between the used area and the unused area is clarified, and a program for controlling the progress of the game is provided. When the unused area is used during execution, and when the program for performing the test specified by the game machine rules and the processing for controlling the display of the performance display monitor 184 is being executed. It prevents the used area from being used.

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

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

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

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

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to launch the game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player is allowed to play the game. A lottery for whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "major role lottery") is held. In this big role lottery, if a big hit or a small hit is won, the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are opened, and the game ball to the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 A large role game or a small hit game that allows the ball to enter is executed. In addition, the game state after the end of the major role game is set to any of the above game states. The major role lottery method will be described below.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table for special 1. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, the big hit determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when the big hit is determined, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A big role lottery will be held.

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

When the set value = 1 (registered set value = 1), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7 (a). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10278, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, it is determined to be a small hit, and others. If it is a big hit decision random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 235.7, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 100.0.

When the set value = 2 (registered set value = 2), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 7 (b). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10288, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, 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 / 227.6, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 100.0.

When the set value = 3 (registered set value = 3), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. 7 (c). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10298, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, 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 1/2199.9, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 100.0.

When the set value = 4 (registered set value = 4), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. 7 (d). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table d, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10308, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, 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 / 212.8, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 100.0.

When the set value = 5 (registered set value = 5), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table e shown in FIG. 7 (e). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10318, it is determined to be a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, 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 / 206.1, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 100.0.

When the set value = 6 (registered set value = 6), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. 7 (f). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10328, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 0655, 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 / 198.8, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 100.0.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table for special 2. When starting the big win lottery for the special 2 hold, the big hit determination random number judgment table for the special 2 is referred to. The special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each set value in the same manner as the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table.

When the set value = 1 (registered set value = 1), the big winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the special 2 big hit determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 8 (a). According to this special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10278, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 28856, it is determined to be a small hit, and others. If it is a big hit decision random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 235.7, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 7.4.

Similarly, when the set value = 2 to 6 (registered set value = 2 to 6), the special 2 jackpot determination random number determination tables b to f shown in FIGS. 8 (b) to 8 (f) are displayed. A large role lottery will be held with reference. According to these special 2 jackpot determination random number determination tables b to f, when the jackpot determination random numbers are the values shown in the figures, it is determined to be a jackpot. Therefore, when the set value = 2 to 6, the jackpot probability is about 1 / 227.6 to 1 / 199.8, respectively, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 7.4.

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 setting value is different, but the winning probability of the small hit may be different for each registered setting value. In addition, the small hit is not essential, and only one of the big hit and the loss may be decided in the big win lottery.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" or "small hit" is derived by the above-mentioned big win lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, if the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, the symbol random number determination table a for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 9 (a), and the "small hit" is won by the special 1 hold. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9B, the symbol random number determination table b for the special 1 is selected. In addition, when the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold, the symbol random number determination table a for the special 2 is selected as shown in FIG. 9 (c), and the "small hit" is won by the special 2 hold. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9D, the symbol random number determination table b for special 2 is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the hit symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is referred to as a jackpot symbol, and is determined when the small hit determination result is obtained. The special symbol is called a small hit symbol, and the special symbol determined when the determination result of loss is obtained is called a loss symbol.

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 9 (a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 9 (c), according to the acquired value of the winning symbol random number, As shown in the figure, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, according to the special 1 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 9 (b) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 9 (d), the value of the acquired per symbol random number is increased. As shown in the figure, the type of special symbol (small hit symbol) is determined.

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

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

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

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a preset table is selected according to the hold type, the number of holds, the game state, the variable state associated with the game state, and the like. When the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10066. As described above, when the major winning combination lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variation effect pattern (variation mode number, variation pattern number) for notifying the major combination lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the result of the large winning combination lottery is "missing", the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern. The variable state is a concept in which the table to be referred to to determine the variable effect pattern is defined, and is set separately from the game state.

For example, when the game state is set to the non-time saving game state, when the big role lottery result of "loss" is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of holds for the special 1 hold when the big role lottery is performed ( Hereinafter, if the number (hereinafter simply referred to as “number of hold”) is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 10 (a). Similarly, when the non-time saving game state is set and the result of the big role lottery of "missing" is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of holds when performing the big role lottery is 1-2. For example, if the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected as shown in FIG. 10B and the number of pending numbers is 3, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C. Be selected. In FIG. 10, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

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

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

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the big role lottery result is "miss", and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss, and the big hit selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit". It is roughly divided into a time reach mode determination random number determination table and a small hit time reach mode determination random number determination table selected when the result of the big win lottery is "small hit". The reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of small hit are reserved types. It is provided for each.

In addition, each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each game state and symbol type. Here, FIG. 11A shows an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for special 1 jackpot. FIG. 11 (b) shows an example of the special 1 jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table, and FIG. 11 (c) shows an example of the special 1 small hit reach mode determination random number determination table. An example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for special 2 is shown in FIG. 11 (e).

When the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. Then, when the result of the above-mentioned major role lottery is "missing", as shown in FIG. 11A, a random number for determining the reach mode at the time of losing corresponding to the group type determined by the above-mentioned group type lottery. The determination table is selected, and the variable mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of loss. If the result of the above-mentioned big win lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c), the big hit reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type is obtained. Is selected, and the variable mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, when the result of the above-mentioned big role lottery is "small hit", as shown in FIGS. 11 (d) and 11 (e), the small hit time reach mode determination random number corresponding to the read hold type is obtained. The determination table is selected, and the variable mode number is determined based on the selected small hit reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with the variation pattern random number determination table described later together with the variation mode number, and at the same time when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern The random number judgment table is determined. In FIG. 11, the table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal numbers. In the following, when a hexadecimal number is indicated, "H" is added, but the description of XXH in FIGS. 11 to 13 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by the hexadecimal number.

As described above, when the result of the large winning combination lottery is "missing", first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of loss shown in FIG. 11A according to the determined group type and game state.

On the other hand, if the result of the big win lottery is "big hit" or "small hit", the determined big hit symbol or small hit symbol (type of special symbol), big hit, or game state at the time of small hit winning, etc. The variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by referring to the corresponding jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 11 and using the reach mode determination random number.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, the variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

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

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

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 13 (a). According to this variation time 1 determination table, the variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined as described above, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 13 (b). According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, the fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery, that is, the fluctuation time.

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

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the first special electric accessory operating ram set table, and FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the second special electric accessory operating ram set table. The first special electric accessory operating ram set table and the second special electric accessory operating ram set table store various data for controlling the large role game or the small hit game, and are used during the large role game and the small hit. During the game, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c are energized and controlled with reference to the first special electric accessory operating ram set table or the second special electric accessory operating ram set table. .. Hereinafter, the first special electric accessory operating ram set table and the second special electric accessory operating ram set table are collectively referred to simply as a special electric accessory operating ram set table. In reality, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and the corresponding table plays a major role according to the determined special symbol type. It is set at the start of a game or a small hit game, but here, for convenience of explanation, control data of all special symbols is shown in one table.

When the special symbols A, B, and C, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. 14, the first special winning opening 126 is opened and closed in a predetermined opening / closing pattern with reference to the first special electric accessory operating ram set table. The opening / closing process that controls opening / closing is executed. Further, when the special symbols a, b, and c, which are the small hit symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. 15, the first special winning opening 126 and the first large winning opening 126 and the second special electric accessory operating ram set table are referred to. An opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the two major winning openings 128 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern is executed. The big role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the first big winning opening 126 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small hit game is a round game in which the second big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. To.

According to the special electric accessory actuation ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of special electric accessory actuations (executed during one large role game or small hit game) Number of round games to be played), open large winning opening (1st large winning opening 126 and 2nd large winning opening 128 opened in each round game), number of special electric accessory opening / closing switching (1st in 1 round game) The number of times the large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are opened), the solenoid energizing time (the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening for each number of times the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are opened) The energizing time of the mouth solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of one first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128), the specified number (the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening in one round game) Maximum number of winning openings 128), effective closing time of large winning openings 126 (closing time of first major winning openings 126 and second major winning openings 128 between round games, that is, interval time between rounds), ending time (last) The waiting time from the end of the round game to the restart of the normal special game) is stored in advance as control data for the big role game for each type of jackpot symbol as shown in the figure.

In the present embodiment, when the special symbol A, which is the jackpot symbol, is determined, a big role game composed of four round games is executed, and when the special symbols B and C are determined, 15 rounds are executed. A major game consisting of games is executed. In each round game, a predetermined time (29.0 seconds) has elapsed since the specified number (7) of game balls entered the first prize opening 126 or the first prize opening 126 was opened. Then it ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the special symbols a, b, and c which are the small hit symbols are determined, the small hit game composed of one round game is first executed. In this small hit game, the opening and closing of the second large winning opening 128 is repeatedly executed. In the small hit game in which the special symbol a is determined and executed, the second big winning opening 128 is opened only for 0.1 seconds × 1 time. Further, in the small hit game in which the special symbols b and c are determined and executed, the second big winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds (open 1), closed for 3.0 seconds (closed 1), and 0. 1 second open (open 2), 1.0 second closed (closed 2), 0.1 second open (open 3), 1.0 second closed (closed 3), 0.1 second open (open) Opening and closing is controlled in the order of 4).

Here, a specific area 140b and a non-specific area 140c are provided inside the second large winning opening 128, and the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 128 is always in the specific area 140b or the non-specific area 140b. Enter region 140c. Then, in the small hit game, when the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 128 enters the specific area 140b, the big role game in which the first big winning opening 126 is opened follows the small hit game. Will be executed.

At this time, if the special symbols a and b, which are the small hit symbols, are determined, the round game in which the first large winning opening 126 is opened 29.0 seconds × 1 time is executed four times. Further, if the special symbol c, which is a small hit symbol, is determined, the round game is executed 15 times in the large role game.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an opening / closing mode of the second special winning opening 128 and an opening / closing mode of the specific area 140b by the movable member 142. As shown in FIG. 16, in the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 128 is opened, the movable member 142 momentarily (about 0.1 seconds) the specific area 140b at the same time as opening the second big winning opening 128. After opening, the specific region 140b is maintained in the closed state for a predetermined time, and then the specific region 140b is maintained in the open state again. Then, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the special symbol a is determined and the small hit game is executed, the second big winning opening is only 0.1 seconds from the start of the small hit game (round game). 128 is released. During this time, it takes a predetermined time for the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 128 to reach the specific area 140b. Therefore, whenever the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 128 reaches the specific area 140b, the specific area 140b is closed, and as a result, the special symbol a is determined and the small hit game is executed. In that case, the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b.

In addition, an unexpected situation such as the game ball biting into the second prize opening 128, or the game ball staying in the second prize opening 128 for a long time for some reason. When the above occurs, the game ball may enter the specific area 140b even in the small hit game in which the special symbol a is determined and executed. Therefore, in this specification, in order to facilitate understanding, the words "must" and "certainly" are used for explanation, but this is because the state of the game machine 100 advances the game. It is premised that it is in an appropriate state and that no unforeseen circumstances have occurred, and does not mean 100% physical.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the special symbols b and c are determined and the small hit game is executed, the second big winning opening 128 is a total of four times in the small hit game. Be released. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the second prize opening 128 at the same time as the first opening of the second prize opening 128 may not be able to enter the specific area 140b, but the second prize opening 128 The game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 128 can surely enter the specific area 140b in the opening of the second and subsequent times. Although detailed description is omitted, a structure for decelerating the game ball rolling on the second special winning opening 128 is provided above the second large winning opening 128, which is appropriate from the start of the small hit game. When the game ball is launched into the second game area 116b, the game ball always enters the specific area 140b.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of a major role game. In the present embodiment, when the big role game is executed, the game state after the end of the big role game is set according to the type of the determined special symbol. According to this game state setting table, even if any of the special symbols A, B, C, a, b, and c is determined, the time-saving game state is set after the end of the major role game.

When the gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state, the number of times the time-saving gaming state is continued (hereinafter, referred to as "time-saving number of times") is set. Here, when the special symbols A and a are determined, the number of time reductions is set to 1, and when the special symbols B, C, b and c are determined, the number of time reductions is set to 7 times. To. This means that the time-saving game state continues until the result of the big win lottery is confirmed once or seven 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-mentioned number of continuations, the game state and the number of times of time reduction are set again. Will be done. Therefore, when the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, the lottery result of the big hit is not derived in the time-saving game state, and the lottery result of the loss or the small hit is derived once or seven times. , The gaming state will be changed to the non-time saving gaming state.

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

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

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

As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four of these random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the winning decision random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit decision random number is stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the hit decision random number is stored based on the passage of the game ball. There is no such thing. In the following, the hit determination random number that the game ball passes through the gate 124 and is stored in the normal figure hold storage area is referred to as a normal figure hold.

When starting the normal drawing lottery in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 18A, the hit determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to. According to this non-time saving game state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 1999, 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 1/2000. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is closed. Be maintained.

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 18B, the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 1998, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1999, 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 1999/2000.

FIG. 19A is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 1 (for non-time saving game state), and FIG. 19B is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 2 (for time saving game state). 19 (c) is a diagram illustrating an open / close control pattern table. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined by reading the random number of the normal symbol variation pattern acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 124. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 1 (for the non-time saving gaming state) shown in FIG. 19 (a). When the gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 2 (for the time-saving gaming state) shown in FIG. 19 (b).

According to the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 19A, when the determination result of "winning" is derived by the ordinary map lottery, the random number varies regardless of the value of the ordinary symbol variation pattern random number. The pattern a is determined.

Further, when the determination result of "loss" is derived by the normal map lottery, the fluctuation pattern b is determined if the normal map variation pattern random number is in the range of 0 to 9, and if it is in the range of 10 to 99, the variation pattern b is determined. The variation pattern c is determined. The fluctuation patterns a and b are fluctuation patterns in which the normal symbol is in the reach state (reach effect is executed) 5 seconds after the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped 5 seconds after the normal symbol is in the reach state. (Hereafter, it is also called a reach pattern). Further, the fluctuation pattern c is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation of the normal symbol stops in 3 seconds from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol without entering the reach state (hereinafter, also referred to as a reachless loss pattern).

On the other hand, according to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 2 (for the time-saving game state) shown in FIG. 19B, when the determination result of "winning" is derived by the ordinary map lottery, the random number of the ordinary symbol variation pattern will be determined. Even with the value of, the fluctuation pattern x is determined. Further, when the determination result of "loss" is derived by the normal map lottery, the fluctuation pattern y is determined regardless of the value of the normal map fluctuation pattern random number. The fluctuation patterns x and y are fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped in 1 second from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol without being in the reach state.

When the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is variablely displayed (blinking display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads a startup program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process in response to the power being turned on, and performs setting processes 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 moved to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is moved 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 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 an 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 the address including the set value and the 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 the process is normal, the process is transferred to step S100-37, and if it is determined that the process is not normal, the process is transferred to step S100-35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-49)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (storing the RAM clear designation command in the transmission buffer) of a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S110-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a model command setting process for setting a model command indicating 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 process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value loaded in step S400-9 is 03H (setting 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 winning symbol random number Update the random number from the value of the random number.

Although detailed description will be omitted, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number use 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 start port detection switch 120s, a second start port detection switch 122s, a gate detection switch 124s, a first special winning opening detection switch 126s, a second special winning opening detection switch 128s, a specific area detection switch 140s, and an out. A switch management process for determining whether or not a signal has been input from the ball detection switch 130s 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 the display data for lighting control of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 in the output buffer corresponding to each common is executed.

(Step S400-31)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c, the first prize opening solenoid 126c, the second prize opening solenoid 128c, and the movable member drive solenoid 142c, and stores the solenoid output in the output port buffer. Perform image composition processing.

(Step S400-33)
The main CPU 300a executes a port output process for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, when the setting change switch 180s is switched off while 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). It is set. As a result, the process related to the progress of the game can be executed from the next timer interrupt process.

Here, in the setting-related processing of 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 accepting the setting change operation, the setting value specification command is transmitted when the acceptance of the setting change operation ends and the game progresses to a state in which the setting value specification command is not transmitted. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk that the registered setting value is illegally acquired.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time of detecting the large winning opening detection switch on, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s and 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 S500-9, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-11. Move the process.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the game is currently in a big role game or a small hit game, and the game ball is properly inserted into the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128. Determine if there is. Here, when it is determined that the player is not in the big role game or the small hit game, the predetermined fraud detection process is executed, the player is in the big role game or the small hit game, and the first big winning opening 126 and the second big hit are in progress. When it is determined that the game ball has been properly entered into the winning opening 128, the large winning opening winning ball number counter is added by 1, and the large winning opening winning designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the ordinary symbol reserved ball 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 number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) on the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage 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 number of target special symbol reserved balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number is loaded.

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

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reserved balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value. As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S535-23, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S535-9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not it is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state described later. As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state, the process is moved to step S535-27, and if it is determined that the state is not less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening open control state, the special case is concerned. The symbol random number acquisition process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 33, a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", the module is called. When the module for executing "special symbol change processing" is called and the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and special. When the game management phase is "03H" or "07H", the module for executing the "pre-processing for opening the large winning opening" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H". Is called a module for executing the "large winning opening opening control process", and when the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H", the "large winning opening closing effective processing" is executed. When the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH", the module for executing the "large winning opening end wait process" is called.

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

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

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

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 to start the process.

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

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol change waiting process on the main control board 300. This special symbol change waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining the special symbol. Here, when the determination information (lottery result of the big role lottery) stored in step S611 is a big hit or a small hit, the winning type (whether it is a big hit or a small hit) and the holding type are loaded and corresponded. Set the winning symbol random number judgment table. Then, the set hit symbol random number determination table is referred to, special symbol determination data is extracted using the hit symbol random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol or small hit symbol). ) Is saved. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the large role lottery stored in step S611 is lost, if the hold type is special 1 hold, the special symbol X is saved as the lost symbol, and if the hold type is special 2 hold, Save the special symbol Y as a lost symbol. Here, the symbol type specification command corresponding to the saved special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating processing during special symbol change in the main control board 300. This special symbol change processing is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the count-cutting management process. Here, the time saving state flag for identifying whether the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is loaded, and whether the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state. To confirm. Then, when the game state is the time-saving game state and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the counter value of the time-saving number-cutting counter is subtracted by "1" from the current counter value. Update to the value you set. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time reduction count cut counter, the time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction game state is set. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

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

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

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

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

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, when the special game management process based on the hold of 1 is completed and the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. Will be remembered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the large 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 specifying the opening of the first special winning opening 126 and the opening of the second special winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to be transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S641-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the number of times the special electric accessory opening / closing switching is performed (the number of times the first special winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128 are opened / closed during one round game). Determine if it is the upper limit. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the 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 electric accessory opening solenoid 126c or the second special 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 of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c, or the first large winning opening solenoid 126c. Alternatively, the large winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping the energization of the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By executing the 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 S400-31 and S400-33. 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 of the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a is in the energization start state of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, in step S641-5, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special 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 established, the process is shifted to step S641-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

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

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

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is transferred to step S650-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650 is performed. 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 first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 is set. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls in one round have been 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 has a large winning opening closing process required to stop energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c to close the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128. To execute. As a result, the first prize opening 126 and the second prize opening 128 are closed.

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

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

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a command for designating the closing of the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. Here, the game state after the end of the big role game is set based on the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big role game. Specifically, when the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big role game is the special symbols A and a, the time saving game state is set and the time saving number is set to one. Further, when the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big role game is the special symbols B, C, b, c, the time saving game state is set and the time saving number is set to 7 times.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating a normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, such a normal game is executed. Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 45, a plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling normal games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. .. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", the module is called. When the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and normal. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal". When the module for executing the "electric accessory winning opening opening control process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the present 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 whether the current gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state, and sets the normal symbol variation pattern determination table according to the current gaming state. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 1 (for the non-time saving gaming state) shown in FIG. 19A is set, and the current gaming state is set. In the time-saving game state, the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 2 (for the time-saving game state) shown in FIG. 19B is set.

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a is based on the random number of the normal symbol variation pattern transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the result of the determination process in step S710-5, and the normal symbol variation set in step S710-9. With reference to the pattern determination table, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol fluctuation time corresponding to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern 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 sets the normal symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern determined in step S710-11 in the transmission buffer.

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

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

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

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

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0", the process is concerned. Ends processing during normal symbol change.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is turned off, it is updated to a counter value indicating lighting, and a 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 change of the normal symbol 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, which indicates 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. 49 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

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

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

FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300. This pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". The process is transferred to step S741.

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

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

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

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching number (the number of times the movable piece 122b is opened / closed during one opening / closing control). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the opening / closing switching process of the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Transfer.

(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 main CPU 300a has solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. The stop control data) and the timer data which is the energization time (solnel energization time) or the energization stop time (normal power closing effective time = pause time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, or stops energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. 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 122c is controlled in steps S400-31 and S400-33.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening end wait 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 not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is moved to step S770-3.

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

As described above, the special game and the normal game proceed by executing various processes on the main control board 300, and during the progress of such a game, a command transmitted from the main control board 300 Based on the above, the sub-control board 330 is controlled to execute various effects.

(Example of production)
FIG. 55 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect symbol configuration group. In the variable effect for notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery, the three effect symbol constituent groups 211 are variablely displayed (scrolled) on the main effect display unit 200a. Here, three identical effect symbol configuration groups 211 are displayed in a variable manner, but among the three effect symbol configuration groups 211, the effect symbol configuration group 211 arranged on the left side in the main effect display unit 200a is the effect symbol configuration group. 211a, the effect symbol configuration group 211 arranged in the center in the main effect display unit 200a is designated as the effect symbol configuration group 211b, and the effect symbol configuration group 211 arranged on the right side in the main effect display unit 200a is designated as the effect symbol configuration group 211c. explain.

The effect symbol composition group 211 is composed of nine effect symbols 210 on which a symbol consisting of numbers 1 to 9 (Arabic numerals) and a pattern (not shown) is written. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, the nine effect symbols 210 constituting the effect symbol configuration group 211a are designated as the effect symbol 210a, and the nine effect symbols 210 constituting the effect symbol configuration group 211b are designated as the effect symbol 210b. The nine effect symbols 210 constituting the configuration group 211c will be described as the effect symbols 210c.

In the non-time saving game state, various variation display images are displayed on the main effect display unit 200a during the variation effect, and the variation display of the effect symbol configuration groups 211a, 211b, and 211c is superimposed on the variation display image. Is displayed. Finally, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c that are stopped and displayed on the main effect display unit 200a notify the result of the big winning combination lottery. In the present embodiment, when the result of the big role lottery is a big hit, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are finally stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and when the result of the big role lottery is a loss, At least one of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other two.

During the variable effect, the sound is output from the sound output device 206 along with the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, the effect lighting device 204 is lit, and the effect accessory device 202 is used. Movable control.

In the present embodiment, the mode of the variation effect is a variation pattern without reach according to the variation display mode of the effect symbol configuration groups 211a, 211b, 211c and the type of the variation display image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. And reach fluctuation patterns are roughly classified.

FIG. 56 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a variation pattern without reach. As described above, when the major winning combination lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the variation effect for notifying the result of the major winning combination lottery is executed during the variation display of the special symbol, that is, over the variation time of the special symbol. In this variable effect, various background images are displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed superimposed on the background image. During the variable effect, the sound is output from the sound output device 206 along with the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, the effect lighting device 204 is lit, and the effect accessory device 202 is used. Although it is movably controlled, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

The variation effect of the present embodiment is roughly classified into a reach-less variation pattern and a reach variation pattern. In the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are superimposed and displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 56A, it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the result of the large winning combination lottery was lost. In this state, when a new variable display of the special symbol is performed, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variablely displayed as shown in FIG. 56 (b) with the start of the variable display of the special symbol. Start (scroll display). The downward white arrows in the figure indicate that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are scrolled in the height direction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the effect symbol 210a is first stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), the effect symbol 210c different from the effect symbol 210a is stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (e), at substantially the same timing as when the variable display of the special symbol is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. , The effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified of the big winning combination lottery result by the final stop display mode of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c at this time.

FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a normal reach variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is roughly classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern, an advanced reach fluctuation pattern, and a pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern. Similar to the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern, the variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern starts the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started. As shown, the effect symbol 210a is first stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), the same effect symbol 210c as the effect symbol 210a is stopped and displayed.

In this way, when the same effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the reach mode in which the same effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the effect symbols are displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. "Reach" is displayed by superimposing on 210a and 210c. In addition, a plurality of types of reach modes are provided, and the same effect symbols 210a and 210c on which any number of "1" to "9" is written are stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), the shape of the effect symbols 210a and 210c is changed from the one before the reach mode, and the variable display is continued. Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (e), finally, the effect symbols 210b different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed, and the player is notified that the result of the big role lottery is lost.

FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of the development reach variation pattern. As shown in FIGS. 58 (a) to 58 (d), the variation effect of the development reach variation pattern is displayed in the reach mode on the main effect display unit 200a in the same manner as the variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern. Will be done. After that, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), the reach development effect in which the predetermined development image (moving image) is reproduced and displayed is executed in the main effect display unit 200a. The reach development effect is, for example, a content in which a ally character plays against an enemy character or a content in which a ally character challenges a predetermined mission.

The content of such reach development effect is determined based on the variation pattern number determined by the main control board 300. At this time, there are multiple patterns for the content of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character and the content of the mission that the ally character challenges. There is a jackpot pattern that achieves the above, and a loss pattern that the ally character is defeated by the enemy character or the ally character fails the mission.

The jackpot pattern is selected only when the result of the big win lottery is a big hit, and the loss pattern is selected only when the result of the big win lottery is a loss. Both of these patterns are composed of the same content until the end of the production, with the difference in whether the ally character wins or loses in the end, or whether the ally character completes or fails the mission. There is. Therefore, during the reach development effect, the player cannot identify the result of the big role lottery until the end of the variable effect, and the player is given a sense of expectation of a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 58 (e), each reach development effect has a name, that is, a title name set for each content, and at the start of the reach development effect, the title name is the main effect display unit 200a. Is displayed in. Further, during the reach development effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c continue to be displayed in a small variation in the upper right of the main effect display unit 200a. Then, during the display of the development image or after the development image is displayed, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are finally stopped and displayed in the center of the main effect display unit 200a, and depending on the stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. , The result of the big role lottery will be notified to the player.

FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a pseudo continuous reach variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 59 (a), when the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started, the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is shown in the effect symbols 210a, as shown in FIG. 59 (b). The 210b and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of types of modes (hereinafter referred to as "pseudo-modes") provided in advance. In this pseudo mode, for example, the same effect symbols 210a and 210b and the effect symbols 210c on which a number "2" larger than these effect symbols 210a and 210b are written are temporarily stopped and displayed.

When the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in a pseudo manner, the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is restarted as shown in FIG. 59 (c). That is, it can be said that the pseudo mode shows the re-variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed again in a pseudo manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), when the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is resumed, the effect symbols 210a, 210c are displayed in the reach mode as shown in FIG. 59 (f). After that, as shown in FIGS. 59 (g) to 59 (i), the reach development effect is executed in the same manner as the development reach fluctuation pattern, and the result of the big role lottery is notified to the player.

As described above, in the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, the content until the effect symbols 210a and 210c are in the reach mode is different from the variation effect of the development reach variation pattern, and after the effect pattern is in the reach mode, it is developed. The fluctuation effect will proceed in the same way as the reach fluctuation pattern.

In the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, a plurality of variation display patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c until the reach mode is reached are provided, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are temporarily stopped for each variation display pattern. The number of times of display, in other words, the number of times of variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is different. This variation display pattern is determined by the variation mode command, and as the number of temporary stop displays (variation display) of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c increases, there is a possibility that the winning of the jackpot will be finally notified (hereinafter, "reliability"). The selection ratio of the variable mode command at the time of winning a big hit and at the time of losing is set so that the degree) becomes high.

Specifically, when the result of the big role lottery is a big hit, the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a large number of variable display times is set higher than the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a small number of variable display times. If the result of the big win lottery is lost, the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a small number of variable display times is set higher than the selection ratio of the variable mode command with a large number of variable display times.

Further, in the main control board 300, the reliability of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is set to be higher than the reliability of the development reach variation pattern. Therefore, the reliability is suggested by the number of temporary stop displays (variable display) of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, and the player has more temporary stop displays (variable display) of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. While expecting that it will be done, we will watch over the whereabouts of the production.

60A and 60B are diagrams for explaining the variation effect determination table, FIG. 60A shows the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 60B shows the second half variation effect determination table. As described above, when the major winning combination lottery is performed on the main control board 300, variable commands are determined based on the result of the major winning combination lottery, and each determined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. When the sub-control board 330 receives the variation mode command, it acquires an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, and also refers to the first half variation effect determination table to obtain the acquired effect random number and the received variation mode command. Based on the above, the execution pattern of the variation effect in the first half is determined. Further, when the variation pattern command is received, 1 effect random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the latter half variation effect determination table is referred to, based on the acquired effect random number and the received variation pattern command. Determine the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect in the latter half. In FIG. 60, only a part of the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table is extracted and shown.

As shown in FIG. 60 (a), according to the first half variation effect determination table, the selection ratio for the execution pattern of the first half variation effect is set for each variation mode number (variation mode command), and FIG. 60 (b). ), According to the latter half variation effect determination table, the selection ratio for the execution pattern of the latter half variation effect is set for each variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Then, by executing the determined execution patterns of the first half and the second half of the variation effect in combination, one variation effect is executed.

As the execution pattern of the first half of the variation pattern without reach, "None" indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed is determined, and as the execution pattern of the second half, "Normal loss 1" corresponding to the variation pattern without reach. , "Normal loss 2", "Special loss 1", "Special loss 2" is executed when it is determined. For example, upon receiving the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number of "01H" indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed, the sub-control board 330 always determines "none" as the execution pattern of the first half. Further, at this time, only one of "normal loss 1", "normal loss 2", "special loss 1", and "special loss 2" is determined as the fluctuation pattern command that can be received at the same time. The selection ratio is set in the variable effect determination table. Therefore, "None" is determined as the execution pattern in the first half, and "Normal loss 1", "Normal loss 2", "Special loss 1", and "Special loss 2" are determined as the execution patterns in the second half. The execution pattern of the effect is determined by the above-mentioned non-reach variation pattern.

On the other hand, as for the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, other than "None" is determined as the execution pattern in the first half, and one of the reach development effects (in the figure, "development 1" to "development 5" is shown as the execution pattern in the second half. ) Is determined. In other words, when the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is executed in the main effect display unit 200a, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number other than the variation mode number = 01H is always received, and " It means that the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number in which any one of "development 1" to "development 5" is determined is received.

Here, in FIG. 60A, the “normal reach 1”, the “normal reach 2”, and the like in the execution pattern of the first half are more detailed until the effect symbol 210 becomes the reach mode among the variation effects of the reach variation pattern, respectively. Shows the background image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a and the variable display pattern of the effect symbol 210 until the reach development effect is started. These image patterns are pre-designed to coincide with the variation display time of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

Further, in FIG. 60A, “pseudo 2a”, “pseudo 2b”, “pseudo 2c”, “pseudo 3a”, “pseudo 3b”, and “pseudo 3c” in the execution pattern of the first half are among the reach fluctuation patterns. , The execution pattern of the symbol display effect related to the so-called pseudo-ream until the reach development effect is executed is shown. For example, "pseudo 2a", "pseudo 2b", and "pseudo 2c" indicate the symbol display effect of "pseudo 2" in which the number of variations of the effect symbol 210 is two. Further, "pseudo 3a", "pseudo 3b", and "pseudo 3c" indicate the symbol display effect of "pseudo 3" in which the number of variable display times of the effect symbol 210 is three times.

In the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table shown in FIGS. 60 (a) and 60 (b), the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern is executed only when the result of the big role lottery is lost. The selection ratio is set so as to be. In addition, the selection ratio is set so that the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is determined both at the time of loss and at the time of big hit. Of the fluctuation effects in the first half, the symbol display effect related to the pseudo-ream has a higher selection ratio at the time of big hit and a lower selection ratio at the time of loss than the normal reach. In this way, by setting the selection ratio between the time of loss and the time of big hit, the reliability of the symbol display effect related to the pseudo-ream is set high.

Furthermore, among the symbol display effects related to the pseudo-ream, the larger the number of times the symbol is fluctuated (pseudo-number of times), the higher the selection ratio at the time of jackpot and the lower the selection ratio at the time of loss, and the larger the number of pseudo-numbers. Indeed, it is set to be highly reliable.

In addition, the reach development production is set so that the reliability increases in the order of "development 1", "development 2", "development 3", "development 4", and "development 5". Therefore, "development 5" can be said to be the most reliable reach development production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the normal symbol is performed in parallel with the variable display of the special symbol. During the variable display of the special symbol, the main effect display unit 200a executes the variable effect for notifying the lottery result of the big role lottery as described above, but during the variable display of the normal symbol, one of the main effect display units 200a. In the area of the department, a general map variation effect that notifies the lottery result of the general map lottery is executed. The following will explain the general map variation effect that notifies the lottery result of the general map lottery.

FIG. 61 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal drawing effect symbol configuration group. In the normal map variation effect that notifies the result of the normal map lottery, three normal map effect symbol configuration groups 221 are variable display (scroll display) in a part area (second display unit 200b described later) of the main effect display unit 200a. ). In the normal map variation effect, three identical normal map effect symbol configuration groups 221 are displayed in a variable manner. Of the three normal map effect symbol configuration groups 221, the normal map effect arranged on the left side of the second display unit 200b. The symbol composition group 221 is designated as the normal symbol effect symbol configuration group 221a, and the normal symbol production symbol configuration group 221 arranged in the center of the second display unit 200b is designated as the normal symbol production symbol configuration group 221b, and is on the right side of the second display unit 200b. The arranged general pattern effect symbol configuration group 221 will be described as the general diagram effect symbol configuration group 221c.

The general drawing effect symbol composition group 221 is composed of four general drawing production symbols 220 on which a symbol consisting of a spade, a heart, a diamond, and a clover pattern is written. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, the four normal figure effect symbols 220 constituting the normal figure effect symbol composition group 221a are designated as the normal figure effect symbol 220a, and the four normal figure effect symbols constituting the general figure effect symbol composition group 221b are used. The symbol 220 will be referred to as a normal symbol effect symbol 220b, and the four normal symbol effect symbols 220 constituting the normal symbol effect symbol configuration group 221c will be described as the normal symbol effect symbol 220c.

FIG. 62 is a first diagram showing an example of a normal map variation effect, FIG. 63 is a second diagram showing an example of a normal map variation effect, and FIG. 64 shows an example of a normal map variation effect. It is a third figure. When a general drawing lottery is performed in the non-time saving game state, variable display of the general drawing production symbol constituent groups 221a, 221b, and 221c is performed according to the lottery result, and finally, the second display unit 200b is displayed. The result of the regular drawing lottery is notified by the combination display pattern of the three normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, and 220c that are stopped and displayed.

For example, when a normal symbol is determined by a general drawing lottery, as shown in FIG. 62 (a), in the second display unit 200b displayed at the lower left of the main effect display unit 200a, the general design production symbol configuration group 221a , 221b, 221c (normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c) start the variable display. In the figure, the white-painted downward arrow displayed on the second display unit 200b indicates that the normal drawing effect symbol configuration group 221 is in the variable display (scroll display).

Then, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol effect symbol constituent groups 221a, 221b, and 221c, the normal symbol effect symbols 220a, 220b, and 220c are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 62 (b). At this time, when the lost symbol is determined by the regular drawing lottery (when the losing lottery result is derived), the regular drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c are stopped and displayed with different symbols.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the non-time saving game state, the first general drawing lottery after the power of the game machine 100 is turned on is executed, and in the non-time saving game state, the first general drawing lottery after the customer waiting state is executed. Is executed, the predetermined effect is executed.

FIG. 63A shows a customer waiting state in the non-time saving game state. When the first general drawing lottery is executed after the customer waiting state is set, the variable display of the general drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c is started as shown in FIG. 63 (b).

When the variable display of the normal figure effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c is started, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), the execution of the predetermined effect in which the display of the predetermined effect display unit 212 is started is started. The characters "Chance if three are aligned !?" are displayed on the predetermined effect display unit 212, and the normal pattern effect symbols 220a, 220b, and 220c displayed on the second display unit 200b stop at the same symbol. When displayed, it suggests that it is advantageous for the player.

Further, when the execution of the predetermined effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 63 (b), (c), and (d), the display size of the predetermined effect display unit 212 gradually increases over the first period. The introduction effect is executed. In the present embodiment, a case where the introduction effect is executed over 5 frames as the first period is shown. In the present embodiment, the images displayed on the main effect display unit 200a and the second display unit 200b are updated for each subtimer interrupt process described later. In the present embodiment, since the sub-timer interrupt process is performed 30 times per second, the number of image frames per second in the main effect display unit 200a and the second display unit 200b is 30 (30F).

Then, as shown in FIG. 63 (d), when the predetermined effect display unit 212 reaches the predetermined size, the introduction effect ends, and the predetermined effect display unit 212 continues to be displayed in the predetermined size. By executing the introduction effect in this way, it is possible to attract the attention of the player, so that it is possible to surely inform the player of the content to be suggested to the player by the predetermined effect.

Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the variation display of the normal map effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c, the normal symbol effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c are stopped and displayed. At this time, if the lost symbol is determined by the regular drawing lottery (when the lost symbol lottery result is derived), as shown in FIG. 63 (e), the regular drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, and 220c are respectively. It is stopped and displayed with a different symbol.

After that, when the next Fahrenheit lottery is executed, as shown in FIG. 63 (f), the variable display of the Fahrenheit effects symbols 220a, 220b, 220c is restarted. In the present embodiment, in the non-time saving game state, when the first general drawing lottery after the power of the game machine 100 is turned on is executed, and in the non-time saving game state, the first general drawing lottery after the customer waiting state is performed. If it is executed, the predetermined effect will be executed over the second period. The second period can be set, for example, 10 seconds, or 300 frames. That is, after the introduction effect is executed for 5 frames, the predetermined effect display unit 212 continues to be displayed in a predetermined size for 295 frames.

Then, when the second period elapses from the start of the execution of the predetermined effect, the execution of the predetermined effect ends, and the predetermined effect display unit 212 is deleted from the main effect display unit 200a.

In addition, as described above, in some cases where the winning symbol is determined by the regular drawing lottery (when the winning lottery result is derived) and the lost symbol is determined by the regular drawing lottery, the reach effect is produced. The fluctuation pattern (variation patterns a and b) in which is executed is determined. When the fluctuation patterns a and b are determined, as shown in FIG. 64 (a), the fluctuation display of the normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b and 220c is started, and then as shown in FIG. 64 (b). , The same normal drawing effect symbols 220a and 220c are displayed in a reach mode in which they are stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 19, the fluctuation patterns a and b enter the reach state 5 seconds after the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol (the normal symbol effect symbols 220a and 220c are displayed in the reach mode), and then reach the reach state. This is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped in 5 seconds (the normal symbol production symbols 220a, 220b, 220c are stopped and displayed).

When the normal figure effect symbols 220a and 220c are displayed in the reach mode, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), the display of the predetermined effect display unit 212 is started, and the execution of the predetermined effect is started. Further, when the execution of the predetermined effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 64 (b), (c), and (d), the predetermined effect display unit 212 over the first period (for example, 5 frames). An introduction effect in which the display size gradually increases is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 64 (d), when the predetermined effect display unit 212 reaches the predetermined size, the introduction effect ends, and the predetermined effect display unit 212 continues to be displayed in the predetermined size. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the variation display of the normal map effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c, the normal symbol effect symbol 220b is stopped and displayed.

At this time, if the lost symbol is determined by the normal drawing lottery (when the lost lottery result is derived), as shown in FIG. 64 (e), the symbol is different from the normal drawing effect symbols 220a and 220c. The normal drawing effect symbol 220b is stopped and displayed.

In addition, when the winning symbol is determined by the Fahrenheit lottery (when the winning lottery result is derived), as shown in FIG. 64 (f), the same symbol as the Fahrenheit effect symbols 220a and 220c is used. The figure effect symbol 220b is stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 64 (e) and 64 (f), when the three normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c are stopped and displayed, the predetermined effect display unit 212 displayed on the main effect display unit 200a is displayed. The execution of the predetermined effect, which has been deleted and started to be executed by displaying the normal pattern effect symbols 220a and 220c in the reach mode, ends.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the normal drawing lottery and the normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, as shown in FIG. 64 (g), the upper part of the main effect display unit 200a. A notification bar 230 is displayed, in which a message indicating that the second starting port 122 is controlled to be in the open state and a message prompting the launch operation of the game ball toward the second game area 116b is written.

In this way, when the general drawing lottery is performed in the non-time saving game state, the lottery result is notified to the player by the general drawing variation effect. In the time-saving game state, since the second starting port 122 is naturally controlled to be in the open state, such a normal map variation effect is not executed.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the normal drawing lottery and the player launches the game ball into the second game area 116b while the second start port 122 is controlled to be in the open state, the game is played in the second start port 122. The ball enters and the special 2 hold is stored in the special figure hold storage area.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of start conditions and end conditions for executing the predetermined effect are provided. If the start condition for executing the predetermined effect is satisfied and the predetermined effect is executed twice during the execution of the predetermined effect, the player may feel uncomfortable. Specifically, for example, when the first fluctuation of the normal map after the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on in the non-time-saving gaming state is the non-reach loss pattern and the second fluctuation of the normal map is the pattern with reach, the first time. If the execution of the predetermined effect is started based on the start of the fluctuation of the normal map, and the execution of the predetermined effect is started even at the timing when the reach effect is executed in the second variation of the normal map, the predetermined effect is executed twice. There is a risk of being killed. In addition, depending on the setting of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation of the normal map, the predetermined effect may continue to be displayed for a longer time than necessary.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the normal map variation effect by the reach mode is executed in the non-time saving game state, it is confirmed whether the predetermined effect is being executed at the start of the variation of the normal map variation effect, and the predetermined effect is executed. It is determined whether or not to start the execution of the predetermined effect by displaying the normal figure effect symbols 220a and 220c in the reach mode according to the presence or absence of the execution of. Specifically, when the predetermined effect is not being executed at the start of the fluctuation of the normal figure variation effect, the execution of the predetermined effect by displaying the normal figure effect symbols 220a and 220c in the reach mode is started. decide. On the other hand, if the predetermined effect is being executed at the start of the fluctuation of the normal figure variation effect, it is determined that the execution of the predetermined effect is not started even if the normal figure effect symbols 220a and 220c are displayed in the reach mode. .. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the possibility of giving the player a sense of discomfort.

FIG. 65 is a diagram for explaining the normal figure variation effect execution decision table. When the normal symbol lottery is performed on the main control board 300, a normal symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern is transmitted. When the sub-control board 330 receives the normal symbol variation pattern command, it refers to the normal symbol variation effect execution decision table shown in FIG. 65 and determines the execution pattern of the normal symbol variation effect based on the received normal symbol variation pattern command. To do.

According to the normal map variation effect execution determination table, when the execution of the normal map variation effect is decided, the types of the normal map effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c to be stopped and displayed on the second display unit 200b, that is, The variable display mode of the normal figure effect symbol constituent group 221 is also determined at the same time.

For example, when a normal symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern a is received, it reaches in any of "spades, spades", "hearts, hearts", "diamonds, diamonds", and "clovers, clovers". The selection ratio is set so that it is determined that the normal symbol effect symbol 220b is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the normal symbol effect symbol 220a and 220c.

In addition, when a normal symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern b is received, it reaches in any of "spades, spades", "hearts, hearts", "diamonds, diamonds", and "clovers, clovers". The selection ratio is set so that it is determined that the normal symbol effect symbol 220b is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the normal symbol effect symbols 220a and 220c.

Further, when the normal symbol fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern c is received, the normal symbol fluctuation effect according to the reach mode is not executed, and the three normal symbols finally stopped and displayed on the second display unit 200b. It is determined that the effect symbols 220a, 220b, and 220c are stopped and displayed in different types.

Further, according to the normal figure variation effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 65, the selection ratio is set in the order of spades, hearts, diamonds, and clovers so that the reliability of hitting a normal symbol is high.

The processing on the sub-control board 330 for executing the above-mentioned normal-figure variation effect will be described below. In the following, among the processes on the sub-control board 330, the processes that are not related to the normal drawing fluctuation effect will be omitted.

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 66 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. 67 is a flowchart illustrating subtimer interrupt processing (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 it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S1200)
The sub CPU 330a performs the sub main process. Here, 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. This sub-main process will be described later.

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

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

FIG. 68 is a first flowchart illustrating a sub-main process on the sub-control board 330. FIG. 69 is a second flowchart illustrating the sub-main process on the sub-control board 330.

(Step S1210-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation pattern command has been received. As described above, the normal symbol variation pattern command is set on the main control board 300 in step S710-19 of FIG. 47, and then on the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 22) of step S100-65. Will be sent. If it is determined that the normal symbol variation pattern command has been received, the process is transferred to step S1210-3, and if it is determined that the normal symbol variation pattern command has not been received, the process is transferred to step S1210-27.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game is in the non-time-saving game state, the process is transferred to step S1210-5, and if it is determined that the game is not in the non-time-saving game state, the process is transferred to step S1210-27.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes and stores the received normal symbol variation pattern command.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random numbers (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and is shown in FIG. 65 based on the acquired effect random numbers and the analysis result in step S1210-5. The execution pattern of the random number variation effect is determined with reference to the variation effect execution decision table.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a sets in the operation buffer a message corresponding to the execution pattern of the normal map variation effect determined in step S1210-7. The message set here is analyzed by the display control CPU 350a, and after the second display unit 200b starts the variable display of the normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c, the normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c are finally displayed. The process up to the stop display will be executed.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a is determined in step S1210-7 to display the normal symbol effect symbols 220a, 220c in the reach mode, and finally the normal symbol effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c which are stopped and displayed on the second display unit 200b. Stores the general pattern production symbol information indicating.

(Step S1210-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special flag is off. The special flag is a flag as shown in FIG. 63 for determining whether or not a predetermined effect to be executed with the start of the fluctuation of the normal map can be executed. The special flag is set when the first general drawing lottery after the power of the game machine 100 is turned on is executed in the non-time saving game state, and the first general drawing lottery after the customer waiting state is executed in the non-time saving game state. In that case, it is turned on when the execution of the predetermined effect is determined, and is turned off when the customer waiting designation command is received and when the power is turned on. Therefore, when the normal symbol variation pattern command is received with the special flag turned on, the predetermined effect is not executed when the normal symbol variation starts. As a result, if it is determined that the special flag is off, the process is transferred to step S1210-15, and if it is determined that the special flag is not off, the process is transferred to step S1210-19.

(Step S1210-15)
The sub CPU 330a sets a message in the operation buffer for starting the execution of the predetermined effect at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol variation related to the received normal symbol variation pattern command. The message set here is analyzed by the display control CPU 350a, and after the introduction effect of the predetermined effect display unit 212 is executed for 5 frames, the predetermined effect display unit 212 is displayed in a predetermined size for 295 frames. The predetermined effect will be executed so as to continue. In other words, the execution of the predetermined effect ends when 300 frames have passed from the start of the fluctuation of the normal map.

(Step S1210-17)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the special flag.

(Step S1210-19)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the normal symbol variation executed based on the received normal symbol variation pattern command is a reach pattern. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation pattern command corresponding to either the variation pattern a or the variation pattern b has been received. As a result, if it is determined that the pattern has reach, the process is transferred to step S1210-21, and if it is determined that the pattern does not have reach, the process is transferred to step S1210-27.

(Step S1210-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the predetermined effect is being executed. In the present embodiment, the image RAM 350c is provided with a dedicated layer for displaying the image of the predetermined effect display unit 212. Therefore, when the image data of the predetermined effect display unit 212 is stored in the dedicated layer for displaying the image of the predetermined effect display unit 212, it is determined that the predetermined effect is being executed, and the predetermined effect display unit 212 is determined to be executing. When the image data of 212 is not stored, it can be determined that the predetermined effect is not being executed. As a result, if it is determined that the predetermined effect is not being executed, the process is transferred to step S1210-23, and if it is determined that the predetermined effect is being executed, the process is transferred to step S1210-27.

The structure of the frame of the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a will be described below. The frame of the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a is configured by superimposing images of a plurality of image data, and each image is generated for each motion data. Motion data refers to a group of one or more image data. In the present embodiment, for example, motion data including the normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c, motion data including the second display unit 200b, and motion data including the predetermined effect display unit 212 are provided.

In addition, any of a plurality of provided layers is set for each motion data. It is possible to register one or more motion data in each layer. The motion data including the normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c is set to the layer a, the motion data including the second display unit 200b is set to the layer b, and the motion data including the predetermined effect display unit 212 is included. Is set to layer c (a dedicated layer for displaying the image of the predetermined effect display unit 212 described above).

In addition, identification information that can determine the storage state of image data may be provided for each layer. Alternatively, identification information capable of determining the storage state of image data may be provided only for a specific layer. In this way, in the image RAM 350c, whether or not the predetermined effect is being executed depending on whether or not the image data of the predetermined effect display unit 212 is stored in the dedicated layer for displaying the image of the predetermined effect display unit 212. It is possible to determine whether or not the predetermined effect is being executed based on the identification information related to the dedicated layer for displaying the image of the predetermined effect display unit 212 without performing the determination.

In addition, each motion data has a priority set in advance. Then, images are sequentially generated from the motion data having a low priority, and the images generated from the motion data having a high priority are arranged on the upper side (front side). The priorities set for each motion data are set so as not to overlap. Therefore, when a plurality of motion data are set in one layer, a plurality of motion data having different priorities are set in one layer.

(Step S1210-23)
The sub CPU 330a sets in the operation buffer a message for starting the execution of the predetermined effect at the time of reaching in the normal symbol variation related to the received normal symbol variation pattern command. The message set here is analyzed by the display control CPU 350a at the time of the reach of the normal map fluctuation, and is received after executing the introduction effect of the predetermined effect display unit 212 over 5 frames according to the reach of the normal map fluctuation. The predetermined effect display unit 212 will continue to be displayed in a predetermined size until the end of the fluctuation related to the normal symbol variation pattern command.

(Step S1210-25)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the specific flag. The specific flag is a flag indicating that a message for starting execution of a predetermined effect has been set at the time of reach in step S1210-23. When this specific flag is on and a command to specify the stop of the normal figure is received, the process of ending the predetermined effect being executed is executed.

(Step S1210-27)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the normal figure stop designation command has been received. As described above, the normal figure stop designation command is set on the main control board 300 in step S720-13 of FIG. 48, and then on the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 22) of step S100-65. Will be sent. If it is determined that the normal figure stop designation command has been received, the process is moved to step S1210-29, and if it is determined that the normal figure stop designation command has not been received, the process is moved to step S1210-39.

(Step S1210-29)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game is in the non-time saving game state, the process is transferred to step S1210-31, and if it is determined that the game is not in the non-time saving game state, the process is transferred to step S1210-39.

(Step S1210-31)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the predetermined effect is being executed. As a result, if it is determined that the predetermined effect is being executed, the process is transferred to step S1210-33, and if it is determined that the predetermined effect is not being executed, the process is transferred to step S1210-39.

(Step S1210-33)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the specific flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the specific flag is on, the process is transferred to step S1210-35, and if it is determined that the specific flag is not on, the process is transferred to step S1210-39.

(Step S1210-35)
The sub CPU 330a ends the predetermined effect being executed. Here, the execution of the predetermined effect, which is started by displaying the normal pattern effect symbols 220a and 220c in the reach mode, is terminated.

(Step S1210-37)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the specific flag.

(Step S1210-39)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the customer waiting designation command has been received. As described above, the customer waiting designation command is set on the main control board 300 in step S110-21 of FIG. 23, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 22) of step S100-65. Will be done. If it is determined that the customer waiting designation command has been received, the process is moved to step S1210-41, and if it is determined that the customer waiting designation command has not been received, the sub-main process is terminated.

(Step S1210-41)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game is in the non-time-saving game state, the process is moved to step S1210-43, and if it is determined that the game is not in the non-time-saving game state, the sub-main process is terminated.

(Step S1210-43)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the special flag is on, the process is moved to step S1210-45, and if it is determined that the special flag is off, the sub-main process is terminated.

(Step S1210-45)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the special flag and ends the sub main process.

FIG. 70 is a flowchart illustrating a display control main process in the display control CPU 350a.

(Step S1300-1)
The display control CPU 350a performs a process of analyzing the message set in the operation buffer. Specifically, the process of analyzing the message set in the operation buffer in steps S1210-9, S1210-15, and S1210-23 is performed. Here, the process of analyzing the message set in the operation buffer in steps S1210-9 and S1210-23 at the start of the fluctuation of the normal diagram is started, and the message set in the operation buffer in step S1210-15 is started. Start the process of analysis at the time of reach. That is, the timing for starting analysis is set for each message, and when the set timing is reached, the process for analyzing the message is started.

(Step S1300-3)
The display control CPU 350a selects the image having the lowest priority among the unselected images to be displayed on the main effect display unit 200a based on the analysis result in step S1300-1.

(Step S1300-5)
The display control CPU 350a superimposes the image selected in step S1300-3 on the frame buffer 350f to generate a composite image.

(Step S1300-7)
The display control CPU 350a determines whether or not the processes of steps S1300-3 to S1300-5 have been performed for all the motion data. As a result, if it is determined that the processing of steps S1300-3 to S1300-5 is being performed for all the images, the processing is transferred to step S1300-9, and the processing of all the images is performed from step S1300-3 to step S1300-3. If it is determined that the processing of S1300-5 has not been performed, the processing is returned to step S1300-3.

(Step S1300-9)
The VDP350d displays the composite image generated in step S1300-5 on the main effect display unit 200a, and ends the display control main 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.

In the above embodiment, the case where the set value of 6 steps is provided has been described, but the set value may not be provided, and the number of set values is not particularly limited. Further, in the above embodiment, it is decided that the winning probability of the small hit differs depending on the set value. However, what is different depending on the set value is not limited to this. In any case, the progress of the game may be controlled according to the set value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the so-called type-two mixed game machine has been described as an example, but it may be a type-type game machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the predetermined effect is already executed at the time of receiving the normal symbol variation pattern command, the predetermined effect is newly executed during the change of the normal symbol related to the received normal symbol variation pattern command. Although the case where the determination is not made is shown, if the predetermined effect is already scheduled to be executed when the normal symbol variation pattern command is received, the predetermined effect is newly executed during the change of the normal symbol related to the received normal symbol variation pattern command. It may not be decided. Further, even if a predetermined effect is executed when the normal symbol variation pattern command is received, if the predetermined effect is not executed when the reach display is executed during the change of the normal symbol, the reach display is displayed. The predetermined effect may be executed again based on the above. Further, for example, in addition to the normal figure variation effect, an effect that is executed for a predetermined period when the start prize is won may be targeted, or an operation means such as an effect button 208 that accepts an operation of a player may be used as an opportunity for a predetermined period. The effect to be executed may be targeted. In any case, if it is possible to restrict the execution of the predetermined effect from being newly determined when the predetermined effect is already being executed or is scheduled to be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where one kind of predetermined effect is provided is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when an effect having a plurality of types, classifications, or categories is set as a predetermined effect and the predetermined effect is already being executed at a predetermined timing, the same type, classification, or category as the predetermined effect already being executed is used. It may be possible to restrict the determination of the execution of the predetermined effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the predetermined effect is displayed on the second display unit 200b, which is a part of the area of the main effect display unit 200a including the image display unit for displaying the image, is shown. It is not limited to the display effect by the liquid crystal or the like. For example, the predetermined effect may be an effect by voice, a movable body effect by a movable device (effect accessory device 202), or a lighting mode of a lamp such as an effect lighting device 204. It may be a combination of these effects. For example, when a predetermined effect is executed for a predetermined period with the start prize as an opportunity, even if a new start prize is generated, the effect display is displayed so that the same type of predetermined effect is not executed so as not to give a sense of discomfort to the player. You may try to limit it. Alternatively, when the predetermined effect (liquid crystal effect / movable body effect) is being executed for a predetermined period, the predetermined effect is restricted so that the predetermined effect is not further executed based on the new operation of the operating means triggered by the operation of the operating means. May be good.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the predetermined effect is executed, the case where the introduction effect is executed first is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined effect display unit 212 of a predetermined size may be displayed from the start of the execution of the predetermined effect without performing the introduction effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the introduction effect in which the display size of the predetermined effect display unit 212 is gradually increased is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as an introduction effect, the display size of the predetermined effect display unit 212 gradually increases, becomes larger than the predetermined size, and then decreases to the predetermined size, and then the predetermined effect display unit 212 displays the predetermined size. It may continue to be done. Alternatively, as an introduction effect, the predetermined effect display unit 212 may be configured to move and display in the main effect display unit 200a and then stop at a predetermined position.

Further, in the above embodiment, the result of the general drawing lottery is notified by the combination display pattern of the three general drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c which are stopped and displayed on the second display unit 200b. Is not limited to this. For example, the result of the general drawing lottery may be notified by a combination of two general drawing production symbols.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the image RAM 350c, the actual storage state is confirmed whether or not the image data of the predetermined effect display unit 212 is stored in the dedicated layer for displaying the image of the predetermined effect display unit 212. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is stored in the sub RAM 330c instead of checking the actual storage state whether or not the image data of the predetermined effect display unit 212 is stored in the dedicated layer for displaying the image of the predetermined effect display unit 212. It may be confirmed based on the identification information provided.

Further, in the non-time saving game state of the above embodiment, when the first general drawing lottery after the power of the game machine 100 is turned on is executed, and in the non-time saving game state, the first general drawing lottery after the customer waiting state is performed. The case where it is executed corresponds to the first predetermined condition, and the case where the predetermined effect is executed over the second period (300 frames) from the start of fluctuation of the normal figure corresponds to the first specific condition of the present invention. .. When the execution of the predetermined effect is determined based on the establishment of the first predetermined condition, the execution of the predetermined effect may be terminated based on the establishment of the first specific condition.
Further, in the above embodiment, the case where it is determined that the normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220c are displayed in the reach mode corresponds to the second predetermined condition of the present invention, and the three normal drawing effect symbols 220a, 220b, 220c Is displayed as stopped, which corresponds to the second specific condition of the present invention. When the execution of the predetermined effect is determined based on the establishment of the second predetermined condition, the execution of the predetermined effect may be terminated based on the establishment of the second specific condition different from the first specific condition.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processes of steps S1210-5 and S1210-21 corresponds to the effect determining means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the display control CPU 350a that executes the display control main process of FIG. 70 corresponds to the effect executing means of the present invention.

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Claims (3)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A production deciding means that can determine the execution of a predetermined production,
Based on the determination of the effect determining means, the effect executing means for executing the predetermined effect and the effect executing means.
With
The effect determining means is a gaming machine capable of restricting new determination of execution of the predetermined effect when the effect executing means is already executing or is scheduled to execute the predetermined effect. The production determining means
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the execution of the predetermined effect can be determined based on the satisfaction of at least one of the first predetermined condition or the second predetermined condition different from the first predetermined condition. The effect executing means is
When the effect determining means determines the execution of the predetermined effect based on the establishment of the first predetermined condition, and when the effect determining means determines the execution of the predetermined effect based on the establishment of the second predetermined condition. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the timing for starting the execution of the predetermined effect is different.

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