JP2021112477A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine including display means capable of executing a plurality of display performances includes storage means, number of variations counting means for counting the number of variations of a special symbol and storing it in the storage means, and display control means. The display control means executes, after the power of the Pachinko game machine is turned on, a predetermined display including the number of variations stored when the power of the Pachinko game machine is turned on in the storage means is displayed on the display means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine in which a winning / failing determination is made by winning a game ball at a starting port, and after winning, a jackpot game using the big winning opening is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In such a gaming machine, various display effects are performed during the variation effect using the symbol, and the result of the hit / miss determination is suggested to the player by this display effect.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-29956

However, even with the above-mentioned gaming machines, there is still room for improvement in the technology for improving the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following application example. It should be noted that the reference numerals and supplementary explanations in parentheses in this column indicate the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to assist the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. ..

[Application example 1]
It is a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a display means capable of performing a plurality of display effects.
Memories and
The number of fluctuation counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol and stores it in the storage means,
Display control for displaying a predetermined display including the number of fluctuations stored in the storage means when the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on. Means and
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
[Application example 2]
The pachinko gaming machine described in Application Example 1
The predetermined condition is that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol becomes an N (integer of 1 or more) fluctuation from the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Application example 3]
The pachinko gaming machine described in Application Example 2
The N is determined by lottery.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Application example 4]
The pachinko gaming machine described in Application Example 3
The N is a predetermined value,
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Application example 5]
The pachinko gaming machine described in Application Example 1
An out-ball counting means for counting the number of out-balls that are launched into the pachinko gaming machine and discharged from the pachinko gaming machine without winning a prize in the winning opening is provided.
The predetermined condition is that the number of the out balls counted by the out ball counting means has reached a predetermined number.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Application example 6]
The pachinko gaming machine described in Application Example 1
The predetermined condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on.
A pachinko machine that features this.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detail of the grand prize apparatus. It is an enlarged view of the display. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the main ROM and the main RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating a sub ROM and a sub RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating various random numbers used in a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the special symbol hit detection table and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating the type determination table per special symbol. It is a figure for demonstrating the variation pattern determination table of special figure 1. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the variation pattern determination table of special figure 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the ordinary symbol hit detection table and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating the electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the big prize opening opening pattern determination table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the preliminary determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a preliminary determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of standby processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 hit determination processing. FIG. 1 is a first flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a second flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 is a flowchart of processing during fluctuation. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a finalization process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of standby processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 hit determination processing. FIG. 2 is a first flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a second flowchart of the variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 is a flowchart of processing during fluctuation. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the finalization process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is the first flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2. It is a 2nd flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2. It is a flowchart of V opening / closing member control processing. It is a flowchart of V area sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of the sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the pre-determination information storage area. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation effect start processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the special variation effect A. It is a figure for demonstrating the special variation effect B. It is a figure for demonstrating the special standby production A. It is a figure for demonstrating the special standby production B. It is a figure for demonstrating the special standby production C.

<First Embodiment>
1. 1. Structure of Pachinko Game Machine Based on FIGS. 1 and 2, the structure of the pachinko game machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also simply referred to as a gaming machine 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing details of the grand prize device 36. In the following, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described so as to match the left-right direction seen by the player facing the gaming machine 1. Further, the front direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as a direction from the gaming machine 1 toward the player, and the rear direction of the gaming machine 1 will be described as a direction from the player toward the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 is a 1-kind 2-kind mixer.

The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball based on a player's firing operation, and when the game ball wins a prize in a specific winning device, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player based on the winning. be. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2, and the gaming board 2 is attached to the inside of the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame (front frame portion) 53, an outer frame (base frame portion) forming an outer shell portion of the gaming machine, and an inner frame to which the gaming board 2 is attached inside the outer frame. I have. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is a vertically rectangular unit arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame, and includes a handle 60, a ball striking plate (upper plate) 61, and a surplus ball tray (lower plate). ) 62, an effect button 63, a frame lamp 66, and a speaker 67. An opening is formed in the center of the front frame 53, and the game area 3 of the game board 2 can be visually recognized through the opening.

The handle 60 is arranged at the lower end on the right side of the front frame 53, and launches the game ball with a firing intensity according to the rotation angle. The hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 is provided below the front frame 53 and stores game balls. The surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 62 is arranged below the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61, and stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 61. The effect button 63 is arranged in the vicinity of the hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61, and is operated by the player at the time of the effect to be executed as the game progresses. The frame lamp 66 is arranged around the opening of the front frame 53, and emits light during a game or the like. The speakers 67 are arranged on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 53 to produce sound during a game or the like.

The game board 2 includes a game area 3, a rail member 4, a board lamp 5, an image display device 7, a center decoration body 10, a first starting port 20A, a first starting port 20B, and a second starting port. 22, a normal variable winning device (electric chew) 23, a gate (through chucker) 28, a large winning device (attacker) 36, a normal winning opening 27, an out opening 16, and indicators 40. ing.

The game area 3 is an area in which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, and a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. The rail member 4 is arranged at the left end of the game area 3 and guides the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 toward the upper side of the game area 3. The board lamp 5 is arranged on the back side of the game area 3, and irradiates light from the back side of the game area 3.

The image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and includes a display screen 7a. The image display device 7 may be a liquid crystal display device, or may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device, a plasma display, a projector, or a dot matrix. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has a first effect symbol display area in which the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display), and the effect symbols 8X, 8Y, and 8Z are variably displayed. It has a second effect symbol display area, a reserved image display area on which the reserved images 9A and 9B are displayed, and a reserved digested image display area on which the reserved digested images 9C and 9D are displayed.

The first effect symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the symbol display area on the left. The middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the symbol display area inside. The right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol described later. The image display device 7 is a result of variable display of the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display 41a, which will be described later, by combining the effect symbols displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas (big hit and small hit). The lottery result) can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. The second effect symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right", similarly to the first effect symbol display area. The left effect symbol 8X is displayed in the symbol display area on the left. The middle effect symbol 8Y is displayed in the symbol display area inside. The right effect symbol 8Z is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The effect symbols 8X, 8Y, and 8Z are composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", similarly to the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. The variable display of the effect symbols 8X, 8Y, and 8Z is synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol described later. The image display device 7 is a result of variable display of the second special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display 41b, which will be described later, depending on the combination of the effect symbols displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas (big hit and small hit). The lottery result) can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

In both the first effect symbol display area and the second effect symbol display area, for example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". If it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. The player can grasp the result of the big hit / small hit lottery by the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, and the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, the variation display of the effect symbol may be a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction or another mode. Further, when a small hit is won, the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "135", or the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed at a random number. What kind of combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the effect symbols 8X, 8Y, 8Z is also referred to as "effect symbol variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The image display device 7 can display on the display screen 7a a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game (second special game), a demonstration effect for waiting for customers, and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol, an effect image such as a background image or a character image may be displayed. Further, the image display device 7 can indicate that the special symbol is changing or the lottery result of the special symbol in addition to the effect symbol (fourth symbol, not shown). May be displayed on the display screen 7a. The identification display (fourth symbol) may be displayed by a light emitter such as an LED provided in the game area 3.

The reserved image display area displays a first reserved display area for displaying the reserved image 9A according to the number of stored images of the first special figure reserved, which will be described later, and a reserved image 9B according to the number of stored images for the second special figure reserved, which will be described later. Includes a second hold display area. By displaying the reserved images 9A and 9B, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a, which will be described later, and the second special figure hold displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b. The number of memories of can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. The reserved digestion image display area includes a first reserved digestion display area for displaying the reserved digestion image 9C and a second reserved digestion display area for displaying the reserved digestion image 9D. The hold digestion image 9C corresponds to the effect symbols (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) currently changing on the display screen 7a, and the display of the hold digestion image 9C causes the first special symbol hold to be digested (described later in "" It is possible to display to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that "Special Figure 1 Hold Digestion"). The hold digestion image 9D corresponds to the effect symbols (effect symbols 8X, 8Y, 8Z) currently changing on the display screen 7a, and the display of the hold digestion image 9D causes the second special symbol hold to be digested (described later in "" It is possible to display to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that "Special Figure 2 Hold Digestion").

The center decoration body 10 is located near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A movable decorative body 15 which is a movable so-called gimmick is attached to the center decorative body 10. A stage portion 11 is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. The stage portion 11 has a shape capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the stage portion 11 to an introduction port 17 of a distribution device 18, which will be described later. A warp portion 12 is provided at the lower left of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 includes an inlet portion through which the game ball flows in and an outlet portion through which the game ball flows out, and the game ball flowing in from the inlet portion is discharged from the outlet portion to the stage portion 11.

The first starting port 20A is arranged below the image display device 7 in the game area 3. Further, the first starting port 20B is located in a position where a game ball launched into the right game area 3B by right-handed (details will be described later) can win a prize in the area on the right side of the game area 3 (right game area 3B described later). Be placed. At the time of right-handed hitting, as shown in FIG. 1, the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B branches at the branch point W depending on whether it heads toward the first starting port 20B or toward the big winning device 36. do. As a result, a game ball can be constantly won in the first starting port 20B when hitting to the right. The winning of the game ball to the first starting ports 20A and 20B is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (big hit and small hit lottery).

Returning to FIG. 1, the ordinary variable winning device (electric chew) 23 is arranged on the left side of the large winning device 36 in the game area 3 and includes a second starting port 22. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit small hit lottery). The electric chew 23 includes a movable member 24 that can move forward and backward, and opens and closes the second starting port 22 by the operation of the movable member 24. The movable member 24 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 25 (FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 22 when the movable member 24 is in the open state (advanced state). It is sufficient that the electric chew 23 is easier to enter the second starting port 22 when the movable member 24 is in the open state than when it is in the closed state (retracted state). 2 It may be possible to enter the ball into the starting port 22.

The gate (through chucker) 28 is arranged on the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, and is configured so that the game ball can pass through. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity for a normal symbol lottery to decide whether or not to open the electric chew 23. In other words, the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity for the acquisition of a random number per normal symbol and the hit determination.

Here, the "special symbol lottery" means that when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 20A, 20B or the second starting port 22, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is used in advance. It refers to a process of determining whether or not a jackpot is a big hit and whether or not it is a small hit by comparing it with a value corresponding to a predetermined "big hit" or "small hit". The lottery results of the "big hit" and the "small hit" are not immediately notified to the player, and the special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, which will be described later. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the player is notified of the lottery result. In the image display device 7, a symbol matching game is played in which the effect symbol is variablely displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol, and the symbol matching game more effectively notifies the player of the lottery result of the big hit.

Further, in the "ordinary symbol lottery", when the game ball passes through the gate 28, a random number for determining the ordinary symbol is acquired, and the acquired random number is compared with a value corresponding to a predetermined "hit". By doing so, it refers to a process of determining whether or not a hit is made. Regarding the lottery result of this ordinary symbol, the lottery result is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the gate 28, and the ordinary symbol display 42, which will be described later, displays the variation of the ordinary symbol and determines a predetermined variation. When the time has passed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is confirmed (lit or turned off), and the player is notified of the lottery result.

The large winning device (attacker, special variable winning device) 36 is arranged below the branch point W (or the first starting port 20B) in the game area 3, and includes the large winning opening (second special winning opening) 35. .. The large winning opening 35 includes an opening / closing member (second special winning opening opening / closing member, movable member) 37 that hinders or allows acceptance of a game ball by a shutter-type opening / closing operation. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the large winning opening solenoid 38. The large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

The grand prize device 36 internally includes a V region (specific region) 39, a V region sensor 39a, a non-V region (non-specific region) 70, a non-V region sensor 70a, a grand prize opening sensor 35a, and a V. An opening / closing member 71 and a V opening / closing member solenoid 73 are provided. The V region (specific region) 39 and the non-V region (non-specific region) 70 are configured as regions inside the grand prize device 36 through which a game ball that has passed through the grand prize opening 35 can pass. The large winning opening sensor 35a is arranged upstream of the V region 39 and the non-V region 70, and detects the winning of the game ball into the large winning opening 35. The V region sensor 39a is arranged in the V region 39 and detects the passage of the game ball into the V region 39. The non-V region sensor 70a is arranged in the non-V region 70 and detects the passage of the game ball into the non-V region 70. The V opening / closing member 71 distributes the game ball that has passed through the large winning opening 35 to either the V region 39 or the non-V region 70. The V opening / closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening / closing member 71. The V opening / closing member 71 is configured to rotate (clockwise and counterclockwise with respect to the game board 2), and when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the V opening / closing member 71 rotates clockwise from the origin position to V the game ball. The first state (rotational state; details will be described later) of distributing to the region 39, and the second state (stopped state) of distributing the game ball to the non-V area 70 located at the origin when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized. Details will be described later). The V opening / closing member 71 is not limited to rotational movement, and may have a function of distributing the game ball that has passed through the large winning opening 35 to either the V region 39 or the non-V region 70, and may have a function of distributing the game ball to either the V region 39 or the non-V region 70. It may be configured to move in a direction. That is, when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the game ball is distributed to the V region 39 (first state), and when the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the game ball is distributed to the non-V region 70. (Second state) may be configured.

FIG. 2A shows a state in which the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized. When the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the V opening / closing member 71 is in a state of allowing the game ball to pass through the V region 39 (first state). When the V opening / closing member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the large winning opening 35 passes through the large winning opening sensor 35a and then passes through the V region 39 (route A in FIG. 2A). The route of this game ball is called the "first route". FIG. 2B shows a state in which the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, the V opening / closing member 71 is in a state of hindering the passage of the game ball into the V region 39 (second state). When the V opening / closing member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the large winning opening 35 passes through the large winning opening sensor 35a, and then rolls on the upper surface of the V opening / closing member 71 and passes through the non-V region 70. (Route B in FIG. 2B). The route of this game ball is called a "second route". In the gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the V region 39 triggers the execution of the jackpot game (second special gaming) described later. That is, the winning or losing lottery of the big hit is also performed depending on whether or not the passing of the game ball into the V region 39 is successful. The jackpot won by the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol described above is also referred to as a "type 1 jackpot", and the jackpot won by the passage of the game ball into the V area 39 is also referred to as a "type 2 jackpot".

Returning to FIG. 1, the ordinary winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. The number of ordinary winning openings 27 can be set arbitrarily. The out port 16 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3, and discharges the game balls that have not won in any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3. The indicators 40 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. Details of the indicators 40 will be described later.

The game area 3 includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. The method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left hit". On the other hand, a method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to aim for a prize in the first starting port 20A by hitting left. On the other hand, it is configured so that it is possible to pass through the gate 28 and win a prize at the first starting port 20B, the second starting port 22, and the large winning opening 35 by hitting right.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display devices 40. The indicators 40 include a first special symbol indicator 41a, a second special symbol indicator 41b, a normal symbol indicator 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, and a second special symbol hold indicator 43b. , The general figure hold indicator 44, and the like. The first special symbol display 41a variably displays the first special symbol. The second special symbol display 41b variably displays the second special symbol. The normal symbol display 42 variably displays the normal symbol. The first special figure hold indicator 43a displays the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special figure hold). The second special figure hold indicator 43b displays the number of stored operations of the second special symbol display 41b (second special figure hold). The normal figure hold indicator 44 displays the number of stored operations hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second A start port 21 or the second start port 22. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are also collectively referred to as “special symbol”. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b are also collectively referred to as "special symbol display 41". Further, the first special figure holding indicator 43a and the second special figure holding indicator 43b are also collectively referred to as "special figure holding indicator 43".

The special symbol display 41 is based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20, the second A starting port 21, or the second starting port 22 by displaying the special symbol (identification information) in a variable manner (variable display) and then displaying the stop. Notify the result of the lottery (lottery for special symbols, lottery for big hits and small hits). The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the jackpot 35 is opened with an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (type of winning jackpot). A jackpot game (second special game) is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, an open pattern corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped (the type of the winning small hit) is used. A small hit game (first special game) that opens the large winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning opening in the first special game or the second special game will be described later.

The special symbol display 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of a lottery per special symbol depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left, 1 and 2. , The 5th and 6th LEDs are lit to display the jackpot symbol. In addition, when a small hit (one of multiple types of small hits described later) is won, the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left are lit, such as "●●●● ○○ ●●". Display the small hit symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined variable time. In the variable display mode, for example, each LED may be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), and any lighting mode can be used. For example, in the variable display mode, all the LEDs may blink at the same time.

In the game machine 1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 20A, 20B or the second starting port 22, the value of various random numbers such as a random number per special symbol acquired for the winning (winning ball). Numerical information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage area 85 (FIG. 6). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first start ports 20A and 20B, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage area 85a (FIG. 6) as the first special figure hold, and the prize is given to the second start port 22. If there is, it is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area 85b (FIG. 6) as the second special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage area 85, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is the upper limit value for both the first special figure reservation storage area 85a and the second special figure reservation storage area 85b, respectively. There are four. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage area 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. "Digestion of special symbol hold" means to determine a random number or the like per special symbol corresponding to the special symbol hold and execute variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20, the second A starting port 21, or the second starting port 22 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, special. Even if there is a prize during the execution of the variable display of the symbol or the special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit small hit lottery for the prize is reserved up to the predetermined number. be able to. The number of special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. The first special figure holding indicator 43a and the second special drawing holding indicator 43b are each composed of, for example, four LEDs. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the normal symbol stop symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), an assist for opening the second starting port 22 with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The game is played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 22 will be described later.

The ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of three LEDs, and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which the first and second LEDs from the left are lit is displayed, such as "○○ ●" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "●● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. In the variable display mode, for example, each LED may be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), and any lighting mode can be used. For example, in the variable display mode, all the LEDs may blink at the same time. The number of LEDs of the ordinary symbol display 42 may be two or four or more.

In the game machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the random number per normal symbol acquired for the passage is temporarily stored in the normal figure hold storage area 86 (FIG. 6) as the normal figure hold. NS. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage area 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage area 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a random number per normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the game machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, the right of ordinary symbol lottery for passing the predetermined number can be reserved up to the predetermined number. The number of the normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. The normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine The electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 80 (FIG. 4), a sub control board 90 (FIG. 5), an image control board 100 (FIG. 5), a lamp control board 107 (FIG. 5), and a voice control board 106 (FIG. 5). FIG. 5) and a payout control board 110 (FIG. 4) are provided. The main control board 80 is a game control board that controls game profits such as a big hit / small hit lottery and a transition of a game state, and constitutes a main control unit. The sub-control board 90 is an effect control board that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and constitutes a sub-control unit together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the voice control board 106. The sub control unit can be configured as long as it includes at least the sub control board 90.

The main control board 80 includes a game control microcomputer 81 and an input / output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 80, and controls the progress of the game of the game machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a main ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a main RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a main CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the main ROM 83, and real time. It includes a clock 84A (RTC84A). The details of the data stored in the main ROM 83 and the details of the storage area provided in the main RAM 84 will be described later. The main ROM 83 may be configured as an external ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The real-time clock 84A holds the current time and updates it. Further, the real-time clock 84A can also perform measurement for a predetermined period.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the input / output circuit 87 and the relay board 88. The main control board 80 inputs signals output from each sensor and outputs signals to each solenoid. As the sensors connected via the relay board 88, the first start port sensor 20a, the first start port sensor 21a, the second start port sensor 22a, the gate sensor 28a, the grand prize opening sensor 35a, the V area sensor 39a, and the like. A non-V region sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are exemplified. Examples of the solenoids connected via the relay board 88 include an electric chew solenoid 25, a large winning opening solenoid 38, and a V opening / closing member solenoid 73. The first start port sensor 20a is provided inside the first start port 20A, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20A. The first start port sensor 21a is provided inside the first start port 20B, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20B. The second start port sensor 22a is provided inside the second start port 22, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second start port 22. The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The large winning opening sensor 35a is provided inside the large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 35. The V region sensor 39a is provided in the V region 39 inside the large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the V region 39. The non-V region sensor 70a is provided in the non-V region 70 inside the large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-V region 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided inside the ordinary winning opening 27, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27. The electric chew solenoid 25 drives the movable member 24 of the electric chew 23. The grand prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the grand prize device 36. The V opening / closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening / closing member 71 of the large winning opening 35.

The indicators 40 are connected to the main control board 80 via the input / output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a normal symbol display. Display control for the display 44 is performed.

The payout control board 110 is connected to the main control board 80 via the input / output circuit 87. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The prize ball payout device 120, the ball rental ball payout device 130, and the card unit 135 are connected to the payout control board 110, and the launch device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The prize ball payout device 120 pays out the prize balls. The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 to pay out the prize balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The ball rental payout device 130 pays out the ball rental. The payout control board 110 drives the ball lending motor 131 of the ball lending device 130 to pay out the ball lending based on the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the game machine 1. The ball lending to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. The card unit 135 is arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 1 and outputs information regarding ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (FIG. 1), a launch motor 113, a touch switch 114, and a launch volume 115. When the player operates the handle 60, the launching device 112 detects the contact of the handle 60 with the touch switch 114, and detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60 with the firing volume 115. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. That is, when the player comes into contact with the handle 60, the touch switch 114 of the launching device 112 detects the contact, and the detection signal is transmitted to the main control board 80 via the launch control circuit 111 and the payout control board 110. When the detection signal is transmitted from the touch switch 114 of the launching device 112, the main control board 80 transmits a command indicating that the player has touched the handle 60 to the sub control board 90.

A sub control board 90 (FIG. 5) is connected to the main control board 80 via an input / output circuit 87. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

The sub-control board 90 includes an effect control microcomputer 91 and an input / output circuit 95. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the sub-control board 90, and controls the effect of the game of the gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a sub ROM 93 that stores a program or the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a sub RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a sub that executes a program stored in the sub ROM 93. The CPU 92 and the like are included. The details of the data stored in the sub ROM 93 and the details of the storage area provided in the sub RAM 94 will be described later. The sub ROM 93 may be configured as an external ROM. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the effect button detection switch 63a are connected to the sub control board 90 via the input / output circuit 95.

The image control board 100 includes an image control microcomputer 101, an input circuit 105a, and an output circuit 105b. The image control microcomputer 101 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the image control board 100, and controls the display of the image display device 7 according to a program. The image control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 103, and a RAM 104. In the ROM 103, in addition to a program for performing display control, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (effect patterns are displayed). Image data such as) and background images are stored. The RAM 104 is used as a memory for expanding image data. The CPU 102 executes the program stored in the ROM 103. The effect control microcomputer 91 causes the image control microcomputer 101 to control the display of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and performs display control based on the read image data.

A speaker 67 is connected to the voice control board 106, and the effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, and sound effects from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on a command received from the main control board 80. Etc. are output. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. The voice control board 106 may be equipped with a CPU, and the CPU may be made to execute voice control based on a command. Further, the voice control board 106 may mount a ROM, or may store acoustic data in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

The frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 are connected to the lamp control board 107, and the decorative movable body 15 is connected via the relay board 108 to control these. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. The light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data. The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. The lamp control board 107 may be equipped with a CPU, and the CPU may be used to execute command-based lamp lighting control or operation control of the decorative movable body 15. In this case, the lamp control board 107 may mount a ROM, and the ROM may store data related to a light emission pattern and an operation pattern.

The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90.

3. 3. Data structure of the gaming machine The data structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the main ROM 83. FIG. 6B is a diagram for explaining a storage area provided in the main RAM 84. FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining a table stored in the sub ROM 93. FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining a storage area provided in the sub RAM 94.

The main ROM 83 (FIG. 6 (A)) includes a special symbol hit determination table T1, a reach determination table T2, a special symbol hit type determination table T3, a special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, and a normal symbol hit determination table T5. A normal symbol hit type determination table T6, a normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7, an electric chew opening pattern determination table T8, and a large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 are stored. These determination tables are referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) executed by the game control microcomputer 81. The specific contents of each determination table will be described later.

The main RAM 84 (FIG. 6B) includes a command set area 84a, a flag set area 84b, a counter set area 84c, a special figure 1 operation status set area 84d, and a special figure 2 operation status set area 84e. A special figure reservation storage area 85 and a normal figure reservation storage area 86 are provided. The command set area 84a is an area (output buffer) in which commands output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side are set in the main control main process (described later). 1 Fluctuation stop command, Special figure 2 Fluctuation start command, Special figure 2 Fluctuation stop command, Opening command, Round designation command, Ending command, Game state designation command, V passage command, Waiting for customers command, Number of reserved balls command, Normal symbol Fluctuation start command, normal symbol fluctuation stop command, normal symbol opening command, normal symbol ending command, pre-judgment command, etc. are set. The flag set area 84b is an area in which a flag indicating the state of the gaming machine or the gaming state is set in the main control main process (described later), and is a special figure 1 big hit flag, a special figure 1 small hit flag, and a special figure 2 big hit. Flags, special figure 2 small hit flag, big hit end flag, small hit end flag, V flag, time saving flag, V opening / closing member operation flag, evening flag, etc. are set. The counter set area 84c is an area in which a counter used in the main control main process (described later) is set, and is a random number counter, a round counter, a time reduction counter, a fluctuation count counter, a power-on fluctuation count counter, and an out-ball measurement counter. Etc. are set. The operation status set area 84d of the special figure 1 is an area in which the operation status of the special figure 1 in the special operation process (FIG. 22) described later is set. The operation status set area 84e of the special figure 2 is an area in which the operation status of the special figure 2 in the special operation process (FIG. 22) described later is set. The special figure reservation storage area 85 includes a first special figure reservation storage area 85a in which the first special figure reservation is stored and a second special figure reservation storage area 85b in which the second special figure reservation is stored. In the first special figure reservation storage area 85a, a random number value group (holding information) such as a random number per special symbol corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth pieces of the first special figure reservation is stored. A first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area for storing are provided. In the second special figure reservation storage area 85b, the first random value group (holding information) corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth pieces of the second special figure reservation is stored. A storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided. The normal figure hold storage area 86 is a first for storing a random number value group (holding information) such as a random number per normal symbol corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth pieces of the normal figure hold. A storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided. In addition to the above area, the main RAM 84 is provided with a hit type set buffer in which special figure stop symbol data is set, a drive data buffer in which drive data for driving the decorative movable body 15 is set, and the like. Has been done.

The sub ROM 93 (FIG. 7 (A)) stores a special figure 1 variation effect pattern determination table T51, a special figure 2 variation effect pattern determination table T52, and a stop symbol pattern determination table T53. These determination tables are referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91 in the sub-control main process (described later) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91. The specific contents of each decision table will be described later.

The sub RAM 94 (FIG. 7B) is provided with a command storage area 94a, an effect command set area 94b, a pre-determination information storage area 94c, and a counter set area 94d. The command storage area 94a is an area (input buffer) in which commands input from the main control unit side are stored in the sub-control main process (described later), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, special figure 1 fluctuation stop command, and so on. Special figure 2 fluctuation start command, special figure 2 fluctuation stop command, opening command, round designation command, ending command, game state designation command, V passing command, customer waiting wait command, hold ball number command, normal symbol fluctuation start command, normal The symbol fluctuation stop command, the normal symbol opening command, the normal symbol ending command, the pre-judgment command, etc. are stored. The effect command set area 94b is an area (output buffer) in which commands output from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the voice control board 106 are set in the sub control main process (described later). Yes, special figure 1 variable effect start command, special figure 1 variable effect end command, special figure 2 variable effect start command, special figure 2 variable effect end command, opening effect start command, round effect start command, ending effect start command, normal A symbol variation effect start command, a normal symbol variation effect end command, a normal symbol opening effect start command, a normal symbol ending effect start command, and the like are set. The counter set area 94d is an area in which a counter used in the sub-control main process (described later) is set, and is a random number counter, a first special figure hold effect counter, a second special figure hold effect counter, and a normal figure hold effect counter. Etc. are set.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining various random numbers used in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 8A shows a random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 on the main control unit side, and FIG. 8B shows a random number acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 on the sub control unit side. There is. The game control microcomputer 81 includes "special symbol per random number", "special symbol per type random number", "reach random number", "variable pattern random number", "ordinary symbol per random number", and "ordinary symbol per type". It is configured to acquire "random numbers" at the timings described later. The "special symbol per random number" is a random number used in a lottery for whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit (big hit small hit lottery), and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The "special symbol hit type random number" is a random number used for a lottery (winning type determination) of the winning big hit or small hit type, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The "reach random number" is a random number used to determine whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the big hit / small hit determination is lost, and is in the range of 0 to 127. Takes the value of. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed among a plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of production symbols indicating a big hit and a small hit is won. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is shaking in the display screen 7a. The “variation pattern random number” is a random number used to determine a fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The "normal symbol per random number" is a random number used in a winning lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 23, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 255. The "ordinary symbol per type random number" is a random number used for the lottery of the winning type (winning type determination) won in the ordinary symbol lottery, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. "Random number per special symbol", "Random number type per special symbol", "Reach random number", "Fluctuating pattern random number" are sent to the starting port (first starting port 20A, first starting port 20B or second starting port 22). Obtained based on the incoming ball. The random number value group acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area 85a, and the random number value group acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 22 is stored. The second special figure is stored in the reserved storage area 85b. The "random number per ordinary symbol" and the "random number per type per ordinary symbol" are acquired based on the passage of the gate 28. The acquired random value per normal symbol and the random value per type of normal symbol are stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area 86.

The effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to acquire a "variable effect pattern random number" at a timing described later. The “variable effect pattern random number” is a random number used to determine the variable effect pattern, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The “variation effect pattern random number” is acquired based on the fact that the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side. The acquired random number value is stored in the sub RAM 94.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol hit determination table T1 and the reach determination table T2. FIG. 9A shows a diagram for explaining the special symbol hit determination table T1, and FIG. 9B shows a diagram for explaining the reach determination table T2.

In the special symbol hit determination table T1, the random value per special symbol (any of 0 to 65535) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) is "big hit", "small hit", and "loss". It is a table referred to for determining which of the above is applicable. In FIG. 9A, in the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1), when the random number value per special symbol is "0 to 210", it is determined as "big hit" and the random number value per special symbol is " In the case of "1000 to 10500", it is determined to be "small hit", and when the random number value per special symbol is 0 to 65535, it is determined to be "missing". .. Further, in the lottery of the second special symbol (special diagram 2), when the random number value per special symbol is "0 to 210", it is determined as "big hit" and the random number value per special symbol is "40000 to 65534". In this case, it is determined to be a "small hit", and when the random number value per special symbol is a numerical value (65535) other than the above among 0 to 65535, it is indicated to be determined to be "missing".

In the reach determination table T2, the reach random number value (any of 0 to 127) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "with reach" or "without reach". It is a table referred to for determining whether or not. In FIG. 9B, when the reach random number value is “0 to 13” in the “non-time saving state”, it is determined that there is “reach”, and the reach random number value is a numerical value other than “0 to 13” (14 to 13). In the case of "127)", it is shown that it is determined as "no reach". Further, in the "time saving state", when the reach random number value is "0 to 5", it is determined that there is "reach", and when the reach random number value is "a numerical value other than 0 to 5 (6 to 127)". Is shown to be determined as "no reach". The contents of the "time saving state" and the "non-time saving state" will be described later. In the reach determination table T2, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-saving state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by selecting more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol per type determination table T3. The special symbol hit type determination table T3 is set to "big hit type" or "big hit type" according to the special symbol hit type random value (any of 0 to 127) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later). It is a table referred to for determining "small hit type" and "special symbol type". The case of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state or the time saving state and the special drawing 2 in the non-time saving state or the time saving state will be described in detail below.

When "big hit" is won in the lottery of special figure 1 in the non-time saving state, if the random value of the special symbol hit type is "0 to 95", the big hit type is determined to be "15R normal big hit", and the first special symbol The stop symbol of special figure 1 (special figure 1 stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the display 41a is determined to be a "normal symbol", and the special symbol stop data is determined to be "11H". When the random value of the type per special symbol is "96 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "4R time saving jackpot", the special figure 1 stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol", and the special symbol stop data is "12H". Is determined. In the case of "small hit winning", the small hit type is "16R normal small hit (substantially 5R / V passage is virtually impossible)" regardless of the special symbol per type random value (any of 0 to 127). Is determined, the special symbol 1 stop symbol is determined to be a "small hit symbol without time reduction", and the special symbol stop data is determined to be "13H".

When "big hit" is won in the lottery of special figure 1 in the time saving state, if the random value of the special symbol hit type is "0 to 95", the big hit type is determined to be "15R normal big hit" and the first special symbol is displayed. The stop symbol of special figure 1 (special figure 1 stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the device 41a is determined to be a "normal symbol", and the special symbol stop data is determined to be "14H". When the random value of the type per special symbol is "96 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "4R time saving jackpot", the special figure 1 stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol", and the special symbol stop data is "15H". Is determined. In the case of "small hit winning", the small hit type is "16R normal small hit (substantially 5R / V passage is virtually impossible)" regardless of the special symbol per type random value (any of 0 to 127). Is determined, the special symbol 1 stop symbol is determined to be a "small hit symbol without time reduction", and the special symbol stop data is determined to be "16H".

When "big hit win" is won in the lottery of special figure 2 in "non-time saving state", if the special symbol hit type random value is "0 to 95", the big hit type is determined to be "15R normal big hit", and the first 2 The stop symbol of special figure 2 (special figure 2 stop symbol) stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41b is determined to be a "normal symbol", and the special symbol stop data is determined to be "21H". When the random value of the type per special symbol is "96 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "4R time saving jackpot", the special figure 2 stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol", and the special symbol stop data is "22H". Is determined. In the case of "small hit winning", the small hit type is "16R normal small hit (substantially 5R / V passage is virtually impossible)" regardless of the special symbol per type random value (any of 0 to 127). Is determined, the special symbol 2 stop symbol is determined to be a "small hit symbol without time reduction", and the special symbol stop data is determined to be "23H".

When "big hit win" is won in the lottery of special figure 2 in "time saving state", if the special symbol hit type random value is "0 to 95", the big hit type is determined to be "15R normal big hit", and the special figure 2 The stop symbol is determined to be a "normal symbol", and the special symbol stop data is determined to be "24H". When the random value of the type per special symbol is "96 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "4R time saving jackpot", the special figure 2 stop symbol is determined to be "time saving symbol", and the special symbol stop data is "25H". Is determined. When "small hit is won", it is judged that the small hit type is "16R time saving small hit (actually 5R / V can pass)" regardless of the special symbol hit type random value (any of 0 to 127). Then, the special figure 2 stop symbol is determined to be "small hit symbol with time reduction", and the symbol stop data is determined to be "26H".
By referring to the special symbol per type determination table T3, in addition to the "special symbol stop symbol data" corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol (special symbol 1 stop symbol and special symbol 2 stop symbol), the "opening" of the special game (OP) command, "round designation command", and "ending (ED) command" can also be specified. The specific contents of each big hit and each small hit will be described later.

The special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 for determining the variation pattern of the special figure 1. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 for determining the variation pattern of the special figure 2. The special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 is a table referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern random value (0 to 127) acquired in the main control main process (described later). Is. In FIG. 11, for example, when the first starting port 20A is won in a non-time saving state, it is determined as a “big hit” in the special symbol hit determination table T1, and the fluctuation pattern random value is “112 to 127”, the fluctuation pattern Is shown to be determined as "P2". Further, for example, in the non-time saving state, the first starting port 20A is won, the special symbol hit determination table T1 determines "missing", the reach determination table T2 determines "no reach", and the number of reserved balls is "1". In the case of "~ 2", it is shown that the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "P6" regardless of the fluctuation pattern random value (any of 0 to 127). As shown in FIG. 11, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. In addition, when it becomes a reach, it is also determined whether the reach becomes a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach). Also, when it comes to super reach, it is also decided whether or not there is a pseudo-ream.

Further, in FIG. 11, for example, in the time saving state, when the first starting port 20B is won, it is determined as "big hit" in the special symbol hit determination table T1, and the fluctuation pattern random value is "0 to 63", It is shown that when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "P13" and the fluctuation pattern random value is "64 to 127", the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "P14".

In FIG. 12, for example, when the second starting port 22 is won in a time-saving state and a "big hit" is determined in the special symbol hit determination table T1, the fluctuation pattern is "P31" regardless of the fluctuation pattern random value. When the determination is made, the second start port 22 is won, and the special symbol hit determination table T1 determines "small hit", the variation pattern is determined to be "P32" regardless of the variation pattern random value, and the second start is performed. It is shown that when the mouth 22 wins a prize and the special symbol hit determination table T1 determines that the variation pattern is "missing", the variation pattern is determined to be "P33" regardless of the variation pattern random value.

FIG. 13 (A) shows a diagram for explaining the ordinary symbol hit determination table T5, and FIG. 13 (B) shows a diagram for explaining the ordinary symbol hit type determination table T6. In 13 (C), a diagram for explaining the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table T7 is shown. In the normal symbol hit determination table T5, the random value per normal symbol (any of 0 to 255) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "hit" or "misses". It is a table that is referred to to determine whether it is applicable. In FIG. 13 (A), in the lottery of the normal symbol (normal figure) in the "non-time saving state", when the random number value per normal symbol is "0 to 2", it is determined as "hit" and the normal symbol hit disorder. When the numerical value is "a numerical value other than 0 to 2", it is shown that it is determined to be "missing". In addition, in the lottery of ordinary symbols (ordinary symbols) in the "time saving state", if the random number value per ordinary symbol is "0 to 254", it is determined as "hit" and the random number value per ordinary symbol is "0 to 254". In the case of "a numerical value other than (255)", it is shown that it is determined to be "missing".

The normal symbol hit type determination table T6 includes "hit type" and "hit type" according to the normal symbol hit type random value (any of 0 to 65535) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later). It is a table referred to for determining "the type of ordinary symbol". In FIG. 13 (B), when a winner is selected by a lottery for a normal figure in the "non-time saving state", the winning type is "short" regardless of the random value of the normal symbol per type (any of 0 to 65535). It is determined that "open", and the stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42 is determined to be "hit symbol 1". On the other hand, when the winning type is won by the lottery of the normal figure in the "time saving state", when the random value of the type per normal symbol is "0 to 170", the winning type is determined to be "long open 1", and the normal figure is used. The stop symbol is determined to be "hit symbol 2". When the normal symbol hit type random value is other than 0 to 170, the hit type is determined to be "long open 2", and the normal symbol stop symbol is determined to be "win symbol 3". By referring to the normal symbol per type determination table T6, it is possible to specify the "normal symbol stop symbol data" (not shown) corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7 is a table that the game control microcomputer 81 is referred to in the main control main process (described later) to determine the variation time of the ordinary figure according to the lottery result and the winning type of the ordinary figure. Is. In FIG. 13C, for example, it is shown that the fluctuation time of the normal figure is determined to be "30 seconds" in the non-time saving state. Further, for example, when the lottery result of the normal map in the time saving state is "hit" and the hit type is "long open 1", the fluctuation time of the normal map is determined to be "2 seconds" and the hit type is "long". It is shown that the fluctuation time of the normal figure is determined to be "1 second" at the time of "opening 2".

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the electric chew opening pattern determination table T8. The electric chew opening pattern determination table T8 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the opening pattern of the electric chew 23 according to the normal figure stop symbol (normal figure stop symbol data) in the main control main process (described later). This is the referenced table. In FIG. 14A, when the normal symbol stop symbol is “hit symbol 1”, the opening pattern of the electric chew 23 is determined to be “open pattern 11”, and when the normal symbol stop symbol is “hit symbol 2”, it is opened. It is shown that the pattern is determined to be "open pattern 12", and when the normal symbol stop symbol is "hit symbol 3", the open pattern of the electric chew 23 is determined to be "open pattern 13". FIG. 14B shows the contents of each opening pattern 11 to 13. In the opening pattern 11, the electric chew 23 having an opening time of 0.02 seconds is opened once. In the opening pattern 12, the electric chew 23 having an opening time of 3 seconds is opened twice. The interval time between the first opening and the second opening is 1 second. In the opening pattern 13, the electric chew 23 having an opening time of 5 seconds is opened once. However, the opening of the electric chew 23 is closed even if the opening time remains when a predetermined number of game balls have been won (specified number of winnings, maximum of 2).

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9. In the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the opening pattern of the large winning opening 35 according to the special figure stop symbol (special figure stop symbol data) in the main control main process (described later). It is a table referenced for. In FIG. 15A, when the special figure stop symbol data is “11H”, “14H”, “21H”, or “24H”, the opening pattern of the large winning opening 35 is determined to be “opening pattern 21”. When the special symbol stop symbol data is "12H", "15H", "22H", or "25H", the open pattern is determined to be "open pattern 22", and the special symbol stop symbol data is "13H", "16H". Or "23H", the opening pattern is determined to be "opening pattern 23", and when the special figure stop symbol data is "26H", the opening pattern is determined to be "opening pattern 24".

FIG. 15B shows the contents of each opening pattern 21 to 24. In the opening pattern 21, after the opening (OP) for 6 seconds, the large winning opening 35 with an opening number of 1 time and an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened (long opening) in the 1st to 15th rounds. In the opening pattern 22, after the opening (OP) for 6 seconds, the large winning opening 35 with an opening number of 1 time and an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened (long opening) in the 1st to 4th rounds. In the opening pattern 23, after the opening (OP) for 4 seconds, the large winning opening 35 is opened once in the 1st round and the opening time is 1.6 seconds, and once in the 2nd to 6th rounds. , Open the large winning opening 35 with an opening time of 29.5 seconds (long opening), and at the 7th to 16th rounds, open the large winning opening 35 once with an opening time of 0.1 seconds (short opening). Do it. In the opening pattern 24, after the opening (OP) for 0.01 seconds, the opening number of times is 1 in the 1st round, and the large winning opening 35 with an opening time of 1.6 seconds is opened. The large winning opening 35 with an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened once (long opening), and at the 7th to 16th rounds, the opening number of times is 1 and the large winning opening 35 with an opening time of 0.1 seconds is opened (short opening). ). However, the opening of the large winning opening 35 is closed even if the opening time remains when a predetermined number of game balls have been won (a specified number of winnings, for example, a maximum of 9).

4. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In game machine 1, there are "big hits", "small hits", and "misses" as a result of a special symbol lottery (big hits and small hits lottery). In the case of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "missing", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When the jackpot is won, the "big hit game (second special game)" that opens the jackpot 35 is executed in the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol (the type of the jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. If you win a small hit, a "small hit game (first special game)" that opens the big winning opening 35 once will be executed with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of small hit) that is stopped and displayed. Will be done. Then, when the game ball enters the V area 39 inside the large winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the large winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the winning small hit. Game (second special game) "is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is also referred to as a "type 1 jackpot game". Further, the jackpot game executed based on the passage of the game ball into the V region 39 is also referred to as a "two-kind jackpot game". In addition, big hit games and small hit games are also called "special games". This special game may include a round in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times in one round.

The jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open games) that open the big prize opening 35, an opening (OP) before the first round game starts, and an ending after the final round game ends. (ED) and are included. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening 35 between round games is included in the open round game before the closing. The small hit game consists of a small hit opening game that opens the large winning opening 35, an opening before the small hit opening game starts (interval before opening), and an ending after the small hit opening game ends (interval after closing). ) And.

There are multiple types of jackpots. Here, "15R normal jackpot" and "4R time saving jackpot" are set as jackpot types. The "15R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the game state to the "non-time saving state and low base state" described later after executing the jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) in which the jackpot 35 is opened over 15R. The "4R time-saving jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the game state to the "time-saving state and high base state" described later after executing a jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) in which the jackpot 35 is opened over 4R. The number of time reductions at which the "time reduction state and high base state" after the jackpot game ends is 99 times. The "time reduction number of times" is the number of times of variable display (variable display) of the special symbol that can be executed in the "time reduction state and high base state" after the big hit game. It should be noted that the "time saving state and high base state" ends when the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed even before the time saving number of times is achieved.

There are multiple types of small hits. Here, "16R normal small hit" and "16R time saving small hit" are set as the small hit type. In these small hits, first, a small hit game is executed, and when a game ball passes through the V region 39 (V passage), a big hit game (two kinds of big hit games) is executed. Therefore, in the small hit, the opening of the large winning opening 35 as a small hit game corresponds to the 1st R, and the big hit game that opens the large winning opening 35 over 15R, which is executed after passing V, is the 2R to 16R. Corresponds to the eyes. If there is no V passage in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. Here, the "16R normal small hit" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V. On the other hand, "16R time saving small hit" is a small hit that can pass through V. Whether or not V can pass during the small hit game can be set by the operation pattern of the V opening / closing member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37 of the grand prize device 36. Specifically, it is as follows.

In each of the above small hits, the large winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds in the small hit game after winning (FIG. 15). On the other hand, the opening time in the small hit game differs depending on the small hit type. Specifically, the "16R normal small hit" (opening pattern 23) has an opening time of 4 seconds, and the "16R short time small hit" (opening pattern 24) has an opening time of 0.01 seconds. The reason why the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the small hit type is to change the opening timing of the large winning opening 35 with respect to the V opening / closing member 71 that has been moving in a constant motion from the start of this opening. be. Here, the V opening / closing member 71 is opened for 4 seconds after the opening for 0.01 seconds when the small hit game is started. In the opening pattern 23, since the large winning opening 35 is opened 4 seconds after the small hit game is started, the V opening / closing member 71 is closed 0.01 seconds after the large winning opening 35 is opened. Therefore, in the "16R normal small hit", it is substantially impossible to pass through V during the small hit game. On the other hand, in the opening pattern 24, 0.01 seconds after the start of the small hit game, the big winning opening 35 and the V opening / closing member 71 are opened at the same time, both of them continue to be opened for 1.6 seconds, and the big winning opening 35 is closed. The V opening / closing member 71 will be closed 2.4 seconds after the operation. Therefore, in the "16R time saving small hit", it is possible to pass through V during the small hit game.

The "16R time saving small hit" is a hit that controls the game state after the big hit game to the "time saving state and high base state" described later when the big hit game is executed after the small hit game. The number of time reductions in the "time reduction state and high base state" is 99 times. On the other hand, the "16R normal small hit" is a hit that controls the game state to the "non-time saving state and low base state" described later after the big hit game when the big hit game is executed. However, since the "16R normal small hit" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V, the big hit game is rarely executed.

In the gaming machine 1, there are "wins" and "losses" as a result of the ordinary symbol lottery (winning lottery). In the case of "hit", the "hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42. At the time of "missing", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42. If a hit is won, a "hit game (normal game)" as an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 23 is executed with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of normal symbol (type of hit) displayed as a stop. There are multiple types of hits. Here, "short opening", "long opening 1", and "long opening 2" are set as the hit types. These hits have different combinations of fluctuation time, opening time, and number of opening times.

5. Description of game state The game control microcomputer 81 of the game machine 1 can execute "variation time reduction control" for each of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 42. Is. Here, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 controls the fluctuation time reduction with respect to the special symbol of the special symbol display 41 is referred to as a "time reduction state", and the state in which the fluctuation time reduction control is not performed is simply a "non-time reduction state". ". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than that in the non-time-saving state. In the game control microcomputer 81, a special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11, FIG. The fluctuation pattern is determined using FIG. 12). That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time reduction control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variable as compared with the case where the fluctuation time reduction control is not executed. It becomes easier to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the display. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42 in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol in the time saving state, and does not execute it in the non-time saving state. In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In the game control microcomputer 81, a normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T7 (FIG. 13 (FIG. 13)) is set so that a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is often selected in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state. C)) is used to determine the fluctuation pattern. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 executes the fluctuation time reduction control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variable as compared with the case where the fluctuation time reduction control is not executed. It becomes easier to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the display.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 23 in the auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time saving state (FIG. 14). That is, it can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 executes the open time extension control for the electric chew 23 in the time saving state. When the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension control for the electric chew 23, these controls may not be executed. In comparison, the electric chew 23 is opened frequently, and the game ball frequently wins the second starting port 22. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these controls are executed is called a "high base state", and the state in which these controls are not executed is called a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state does not have to execute all the above controls. That is, by executing one or more of the fluctuation time shortening control for the normal symbol and the open time extension control for the electric chew 23 of the normal symbol display 42, the electric chew 23 is more than when the control is not executed. Should be easy to open. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the gaming machine 1, the gaming state after the jackpot game executed by winning the “4R time saving big hit” or the “16R time saving small hit” is the “time saving state and high base state”. The "time saving state and high base state" ends when a predetermined number of times (99 times) of variable display (variable display) of the special symbol is executed, or when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. .. The game state after the big hit game executed by winning the "15R normal big hit" or the "16R normal small hit" is a "non-time saving state and a low base state". This gaming state is also called a "normal gaming state". When playing the gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is this normal gaming state. Here, the "time-saving state and high base state" is also simply referred to as the "time-saving state" or "time-saving gaming state", and the "non-time-saving state and low-base state" is simply referred to as the "non-time-saving state" or "non-time-saving gaming machine state". Also called.

In the high base state (time saving state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric chew 23 is easier to open than in the low base state (non-time saving state), and it is easier to win a prize in the second starting port 22. For this reason, in the high base state, the game ball is passed through the gate 28, which triggers the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball is hit right to the second starting port 22 to win a prize. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In addition, in the game machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 The operation of the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 (FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 41. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the main RAM 84. As described below, the game control microcomputer 81 functions as a variation pattern determining means by reading the program stored in the main ROM 83.

[Main control main processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the main control main process. When the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 reads a program for executing the main control main process from the main ROM 83. In the main control main process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs the initial setting process (step S001). In the initial setting process, for example, the main CPU 82 is set, various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0".
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the RAM clear switch is performed by pressing the ram chest switch (not shown) by the administrator. On the other hand, if the ram chest switch is not pressed by the administrator when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the RAM clearing procedure is not performed.
When the RAM clearing procedure is performed in this initial setting process, the counter values of the fluctuation count counter, the power-on fluctuation count counter, the out-ball measurement counter, and the like are initialized to "0" in the main RAM 84. At this time, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the evening flag.
On the other hand, if the RAM clearing procedure is not performed when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, each counter value in the main RAM 84 is not initialized and does not become “0”. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 fixes the value of the power-on fluctuation counter of the main RAM 84 (disallowing the update of the power-on fluctuation counter value), and turns on the evening flag.
When the value of the fluctuation count counter of the main RAM 84 reaches the ceiling value (predetermined value) described later (at this time, the evening flag is turned off), the game control microcomputer 81 changes the number of fluctuations when the power is turned on. Unlock the counter. After that, when the value of the fluctuation count counter is incremented by one, the value of the fluctuation count counter at power-on is also incremented by one, and the values of the fluctuation count counter at power-on and the fluctuation count counter become the same value.
The initial setting process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

After the initial setting, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S002), and performs the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (step S003). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 uses various random number counter values (random number value per special symbol, type random number value per special symbol, reach random number value, etc.) shown in FIG. 8 (A). The variable pattern random number value, the random number value per ordinary symbol, and the type random number value per ordinary symbol) are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

After the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 permits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (step S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the main CPU 82 in a predetermined cycle (for example, a 4 msec cycle). That is, the main timer interrupt process is executed every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec cycle). Then, from the end of the main timer interrupt process to the start of the next main timer interrupt process, various counter value update processes by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process are repeatedly executed. .. If an interrupt pulse is input to the main CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled.

[Main timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the main timer interrupt process (FIG. 16: step S005). In the main-side timer interrupt processing, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs random number update processing (step S101). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number counter values shown in FIG. 8A. This random number update process is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process performed in the main control main process (FIG. 16) described above. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing and other periods (the period from the end of the main timer interrupt processing to the start of the next main timer interrupt processing). It is done in both.

After the random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an input process (step S102). In the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the detection signals detected by various sensors attached to the game machine 1, and outputs the payout data for paying out the prize balls according to the type of the winning opening in the main RAM 84. Set in the buffer. The various sensors are, for example, a first starting port sensor 20a, a first starting port sensor 21a, a second starting port sensor 22a, a large winning opening sensor 35a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a (FIG. 4).

After the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 has a start port sensor detection process (step S103), a normal operation process (step S104), a special operation process (step S105), a V opening / closing member control process (step S106), and a V area. The sensor detection process (step S107) is executed in order. Details of these processes will be described later. After the V-region sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a hold ball number process (step S108). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls, and the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 84. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the hold ball number command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84. The hold ball number command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the hold ball number, and includes information on the special figure 1 hold ball number, the special figure 2 hold ball number, and the normal symbol hold ball number. .. After setting the hold ball number command, the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process.

After processing the number of reserved balls, the game control microcomputer 81 performs output processing (step S109). In the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs the command set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, each counter value, and the like in each of the above processes to the sub control board 90.
Examples of the counter value to be output include a fluctuation count counter value at power-on, a current fluctuation count counter value, and an out-ball counter value.

After the output processing, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processing (step S110). In other processing, for example, the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode showing the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, and the first special figure is based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls. The hold indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number. Further, in the game control microcomputer 81, each time a game ball is detected by an out ball sensor (not shown) that counts the game balls discharged from the out port 16 and the game balls won in each winning port. , The value of the out-ball counter is incremented by 1.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 17: step S103). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (step S201). This determination is made based on whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (step S201: NO), the process skips to step S205. When the game ball passes through the gate 28 (step S201: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of normally symbol reserved balls is "4 (upper limit value)" (step S202). The number of ordinary symbol hold balls is the number of normal symbol hold balls, and more specifically, the value of a counter provided in the main RAM 84 for counting the number of normal symbol hold balls. If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is "4" (step S202: YES), the process skips to step S205. When the number of normal symbol reserved balls is "3" or less (step S202: NO), after adding "1" to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (step S203), the normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (step S204). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 has a value of a random number counter per ordinary symbol (FIG. 8: value of label-TRND-H) and a value of a type counter per ordinary symbol (FIG. 8: value of label-TRND-HS). ) Is acquired, and the acquired random number value group is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of normal symbol holding balls in the first to fourth storage areas of the normal symbol holding storage area 86 of the main RAM 84.

In step S205, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port, that is, whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second A starting port 21 or the second starting port 22. Do it. This determination is made based on whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 21a or the second start port sensor 22a. If no game ball has won a prize in either the second A start port 21 or the second start port 22 (step S205: NO), the process skips to step S210. When a game ball wins in either the second A start port 21 or the second start port 22 (step S205: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 has a special figure 2 holding ball number of "4 (upper limit value)". It is determined whether or not there is (step S206). The special figure 2 reserved ball number is the number of the second special figure reserved, and more specifically, it is the value of the counter provided in the main RAM 84 for counting the number of the second special figure reserved. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is “4” (step S206: YES), the process skips to step S210. When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "3" or less (step S206: NO), after adding "1" to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 (step S207), the random number acquisition process related to the special figure 2 is performed (step). S208). Here, the value of the random number counter per special symbol (Fig. 8: the value of label-TRND-A), the value of the type random number counter per special symbol (Fig. 8: the value of label-TRND-AS), and the value of the reach random number counter (Fig. 8: the value of the reach random number counter). FIG. 8: Label-TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (FIG. 8: Label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired random number value group in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 among the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure reserved storage area 85b. The game control microcomputer 81 temporarily transfers the acquired random number value group to a buffer (predetermination buffer) different from the second special figure reserved storage area 85b for the special figure 2 pre-determination process (FIG. 19) described later. To memorize (retain). After the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 2 pre-determination process (step S209). Special Figure 2 Details of the pre-judgment process will be described later.

In step S210, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20. This determination is made based on whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a. When the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 20 (step S210: NO), this process ends. When a game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (step S210: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "4 (upper limit value)" (step S210: YES). Step S211). The special figure 1 hold ball number is the number of the first special figure hold, and more specifically, it is the value of the counter provided in the main RAM 84 for counting the number of the first special figure hold. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is “4” (step S211: YES), this process ends. When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "3" or less (step S211: NO), after adding "1" to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 (step S212), the random number acquisition process related to the special figure 1 is performed (step). S213). Here, similarly to the above-mentioned special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (step S208), the value of the random number counter per special symbol, the value of the random number counter of the type per special symbol, the value of the reach random number counter, and the value of the variable pattern random number counter are set. get. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired random number value group in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 among the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area 85a. The game control microcomputer 81 temporarily puts the acquired random number value group in a buffer (predetermination buffer) different from the first special figure reservation storage area 85a for the special figure 1 pre-determination process (FIG. 20) described later. To memorize (retain). After the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 1 pre-determination process (step S214). Special Figure 1 Details of the pre-judgment process will be described later.

[Special Figure 2 Pre-judgment processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the special figure 2 pre-determination process (FIG. 18: step S209). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (step S301). When the time saving flag is OFF (step S301: NO), this process ends. That is, when the time saving flag is OFF, the preliminary determination is not performed. On the other hand, when the time saving flag is ON, the game control microcomputer 81 makes a preliminary determination of the special symbol hit by referring to the special figure 2 table in the special symbol hit determination table T1 (FIG. 9) (step S302). .. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a random number value per special symbol as a determination value temporarily stored in the pre-determination buffer by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (FIG. 18: step S208). To get. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 makes a preliminary determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss by using the reference special symbol hit determination table T1 (FIG. 9) and the random value per special symbol. .. Here, the game control microcomputer 81 makes a preliminary determination with reference to the table for special figure 2 in the special symbol hit determination table T1. In this embodiment, the pre-judgment is performed using the special symbol hit determination table T1 used in the jackpot determination process described later, but as another embodiment, the pre-judgment is different from the special symbol hit determination table T1. Pre-judgment may be performed using the special symbol hit detection table of.

If the result of the pre-determination for the special symbol is "missing" (step S304: NO), the process is skipped to step S306. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit pre-determination is "big hit" or "small hit" (step S304: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special symbol hit type pre-determination (step S305). In the special symbol per type pre-determination, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a special symbol as a determination value temporarily stored in the pre-determination buffer by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (FIG. 18: step S208). Get the hit type random number value. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs pre-determination of the special symbol per type based on the acquired special symbol per type random value and the special symbol per type determination table T3 (FIG. 10). In the present embodiment, the preliminary determination is performed using the special symbol hit type determination table T3 used in the jackpot determination process described later, but as another embodiment, the advance determination is different from the special symbol hit type determination table T3. Pre-judgment may be performed using a special symbol per-type determination table for determination.

In step S306, the game control microcomputer 81 predetermines the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a variation pattern random number value as a determination value temporarily stored in the pre-determination buffer by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (FIG. 18: step S208). And get the reach random number value. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 12) for the time saving state of the special figure 2, and from the pre-determination result per special symbol in step S304 and the variation pattern random value. Identify the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time). In this embodiment, the pre-judgment is performed using the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 used in the variation pattern selection process described later, but as another embodiment, it is different from the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4. Pre-judgment may be performed using the special symbol variation pattern determination table.

In step S307, the game control microcomputer 81 creates a pre-determination command. The pre-judgment command includes a special symbol per pre-judgment result, a special symbol per type pre-judgment result, and a variation pattern pre-determination result (variation time). The game control microcomputer 81 sets the created pre-determination command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S308), and ends this process.

[Special Figure 1 Pre-judgment processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 pre-determination process (FIG. 18: step S214). The game control microcomputer 81 makes a preliminary determination of the special symbol hit by referring to the special figure 1 table in the special symbol hit determination table T1 (FIG. 9) (step S402). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a random number value per special symbol as a determination value temporarily stored in the pre-determination buffer by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (FIG. 18: step S213). To get. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 makes a preliminary determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss by using the reference special symbol hit determination table T1 (FIG. 9) and the random value per special symbol. .. Here, the game control microcomputer 81 makes a preliminary determination with reference to the table for special figure 1 in the special symbol hit determination table T1. In this embodiment, the pre-judgment is performed using the special symbol hit determination table T1 used in the jackpot determination process described later, but as another embodiment, the pre-judgment is different from the special symbol hit determination table T1. Pre-judgment may be performed using the special symbol hit detection table of.

If the result of the pre-determination per special symbol is "missing" (step S404: NO), the process is skipped to step S406. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit pre-determination is "big hit" or "small hit" (step S404: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special symbol hit type pre-determination (step S405). In the special symbol per type pre-determination, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a special symbol as a determination value temporarily stored in the pre-determination buffer by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (FIG. 18: step S213). Get the hit type random number value. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs pre-determination of the special symbol per type based on the acquired special symbol per type random value and the special symbol per type determination table T3 (FIG. 10). In the present embodiment, the preliminary determination is performed using the special symbol hit type determination table T3 used in the jackpot determination process described later, but as another embodiment, the advance determination is different from the special symbol hit type determination table T3. Pre-judgment may be performed using a special symbol per-type determination table for determination.

In step S406, the game control microcomputer 81 predetermines the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a variation pattern random number value as a determination value temporarily stored in the pre-determination buffer by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (FIG. 18: step S213). And get the reach random number value. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11) for special figure 1, and refers to the pre-determination result, reach random number value, and variation pattern random number value per special symbol in step S404. Identify the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) from. Here, it is assumed that all fluctuation patterns that may be selected due to the difference in the number of reserved balls are selected. In this embodiment, the pre-judgment is performed using the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 used in the variation pattern selection process described later, but as another embodiment, it is different from the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4. Pre-judgment may be performed using the special symbol variation pattern determination table.

In step S407, the game control microcomputer 81 creates a pre-determination command. The pre-judgment command includes a special symbol per pre-judgment result, a special symbol per type pre-judgment result, and a variation pattern pre-determination result (variation time). The game control microcomputer 81 sets the created pre-determination command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S408), and ends this process.

[Normal operation processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a normal operation process (FIG. 17: step S104). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the electric chew 23 is operating (step S501). When the electric chew 23 is in operation (step S501: YES), the process proceeds to step S540. When the electric chew 23 is not in operation (step S501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (whether the fluctuation stop time has elapsed) (step S502). When the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed (step S502: YES), the process proceeds to step S531. When the stop display of the normal symbol is not in progress (step S502: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step S503). When the normal symbol is changing (step S503: YES), the process proceeds to step S521. When the normal symbol is not changing (step S503: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (step S504). When the number of reserved balls is "0" (step S504: YES), this process ends. When the number of reserved balls is not "0" (step S504: NO), the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (step S505). Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 28 while the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0", the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is once set to "1" in step S203 of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 18). After that, the hold is digested in this step S505, and the number of hold balls of the normal symbol immediately becomes "0". This also applies to the number of reserved balls of the special symbol. That is, in step S207 and step S212 of the start port sensor detection process (FIG. 18), the number of reserved special symbols is once set to "1", and then step S1404 and step S1404 in the special figure 1 standby process (FIG. 23) described later. In step S1974 in the special figure 2 standby process (FIG. 30), the hold is digested and the number of reserved balls of the special symbol becomes “0”. In addition, the decrement of the number of normal symbol hold balls (digestion of the normal symbol hold) is executed together with the clear process for clearing the hold information (various random values) stored in the first storage area of the normal symbol hold storage area 86. NS.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a hit determination with reference to the normal symbol hit determination table T5 (FIG. 13 (A)) (step S506). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a random value per ordinary symbol as a determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first one of the normal figure hold) of the normal figure hold storage area 86. Is read. Then, the random value per normal symbol, the game state (whether or not it is in the time saving state), and the normal symbol hit determination table T5 are used to determine whether or not it is a hit. For example, in the non-time saving state, when the random value per normal symbol is "0" to "2", it is determined as "hit", and when the random value per ordinary symbol is other than that, it is determined as "missing". (Fig. 13 (A)).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the type of the normal symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) with reference to the normal symbol hit type determination table T6 (FIG. 13 (B)) (step S507). Specifically, when the game control microcomputer 81 wins in the hit determination in the above (step S506), first, the normal symbol hit stored in the first storage area of the general figure reservation storage area 86 Read the type random value. Then, the hit type and the normal symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) are determined using the normal symbol per type random value, the game state (whether or not the time is shortened), and the normal symbol hit type determination table T6. For example, in the time saving state, when the random value of the type per normal symbol is "0" to "170", the hit type is determined to be "long open 1", and the ordinary symbol is determined to be "win symbol 2". When the normal symbol hit type random value is other than that, the hit type is determined to be "long open 2", and the normal symbol is determined to be "win symbol 3" (FIG. 13 (B)). On the other hand, in the case of "missing" in the above-mentioned collision determination, "missing symbol" is set as a normal symbol.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7 (FIG. 13C) (step S508). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a normal symbol variation pattern by using a game state (whether or not it is a time saving state), a hit determination result, a hit type, and a normal symbol variation pattern determination table T7. do. For example, in the time saving state, when the hit type is "long opening 1", the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "2 seconds". Further, for example, in the time saving state, when the hit determination is "missing", the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "1 second" (FIG. 13 (C)). The game control microcomputer 81 sets the normal symbol fluctuation start command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84 in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the fluctuation start and fluctuation time of the normal symbol (step S509). The normal symbol variation start command includes information on the normal stop symbol data and information on the normal symbol variation pattern. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and ends this process (step S510).

In step S521, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed and the game has ended. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is the fluctuation time selected in step S508 (FIG. 13 (C)). When the fluctuation time has not ended (step S521: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. That is, the variable display of the normal symbol is continued. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time has ended (step S521: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 displays the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, and displays the fluctuation display of the normal symbol (the normal symbol that hits the normal symbol or the normal symbol that is lost). The figure is stopped at (stop symbol) (step S522). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the normal symbol fluctuation stop command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol (step S523). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the stop time of the normal symbol and finishes this process (step S524). Here, the stop time of the normal symbol is 0.5 seconds.

In step S531, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop time of the normal symbol has elapsed. If the stop time has not elapsed (step S531: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is continued. On the other hand, when the stop time has elapsed (step S531: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs this process when the hit determination in the above (step S506) is "missing" (step S532: NO). Finish. On the other hand, in the case of "hit" in the above-mentioned hit determination (step S532: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 hits the sub-control board 90 to notify the start of the game (normal game) opening. The command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S533). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the electric chew opening pattern (step S534). The opening pattern of the electric chew 23 is selected with reference to the electric chew opening pattern determination table T8 (FIG. 14A). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the electric chew 23 by using the type of the normal symbol (normal symbol stop symbol data) determined in the above (step S507) and the electric chew opening pattern determination table T8. Select a pattern. Here, for example, when the normal symbol is "hit symbol 1", "open pattern 11" is selected, and when the normal symbol is "hit symbol 3", "open pattern 13" is selected (see FIG. 14). .. After selecting the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the electric chew operation so as to follow the selected opening pattern (step S535), and ends this process.

In step S501 described above, when the electric chew 23 is operating (step S501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition of the electric chew 23 is satisfied (step S540). The closing condition here is that the number of winnings to the electric chew 23 has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (for example, 2), or the opening time of the electric chew 23 has elapsed and the electric chew 23 is closed. One of the things that has been reached is satisfied. The opening time of the electric chew 23 is an opening time corresponding to the opening pattern selected in step S534 (see FIG. 14). If the closing condition of the electric chew 23 is not satisfied (step S540: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the electric chew 23 is satisfied (step S540: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 hits the sub-control board 90 and notifies the start of the ending of the game (normal game) by the normal symbol ending. The command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S541). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 closes (closes) the electric chew 23 to stop its operation (step S542), and ends this process.

[Special operation processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special operation process (FIG. 17: step S105). Here, the processing related to the first special symbol display 41a and the grand prize device (the first grand prize device 31 and the grand prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and each stage is divided into "1" of "Special Figure 1 Operation Status". , "2", "3", "4", "5". In addition, the processing related to the second special symbol display 41b and the grand prize device is divided into five stages, and each stage is divided into "1", "2", "3", "4", and "4" of "Special Figure 2 Operation Status", respectively. Call it "5". The initial setting of "Special Figure 1 Operation Status" and "Special Figure 2 Operation Status" is "1". The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not any of the "special figure 1 operation status" and the "special figure 2 operation status" is "4" or "5" (step S1301, step S1303). ). When either the "special figure 1 operation status" or the "special figure 2 operation status" is "4" (step S1301: YES), the special electric accessory process 1 is performed (step S1320). In the special electric accessory processing 1, a jackpot game (type 2 special game) is executed. Specifically, when the operation status of the special figure 1 is "4", the type 1 big hit game by the big hit of the special figure 1 or the type 2 big hit game by the small hit of the special figure 1 is executed. When the operation status of the special figure 2 is "4", the type 1 big hit game by the big hit of the special figure 2 or the type 2 big hit game by the small hit of the special figure 2 is executed. When either the "special figure 1 operation status" or the "special figure 2 operation status" is "5" (step S1301: NO, step S1303: YES), the special electric accessory process 2 is performed (step S1321). In the special electric accessory processing 2, a small hit game (type 1 special game) is executed. Specifically, when the special figure 1 operation status is "5", the small hit game by the small hit of the special figure 1 is executed, and when the special figure 2 operation status is "5", the small hit of the special figure 2 is performed. A small hit game is executed.

When neither "Special Figure 1 Operation Status" nor "Special Figure 2 Operation Status" is "4" or "5" (steps S1301, S1303: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 is set to "Special Figure 1 Operation Status". Is determined to be "1", "2", or "3" (steps S1305 and S1307). When the "special figure 1 operation status" is "1" (step S1305: YES), the special figure 1 standby process is performed (step S1306). In the special figure 1 standby process, the hit determination and the fluctuation pattern selection of the special figure 1 are executed. When the "special figure 1 operation status" is "2" (step S1305: NO, step S1307: YES), the special figure 1 changing process is performed (step S1308). In the special figure 1 fluctuation processing, the output of the fluctuation stop command and the like are executed after the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 elapses. When the "special figure 1 operation status" is "3" (step S1305, S1307: NO), the special figure 1 confirmation process is performed (step S1309). In the special figure 1 confirmation process, the output of the opening command or the like is executed at the time of a big hit or a small hit in the special figure 1 lottery. Details of each of the above processes will be described later.

After determining whether the "special figure 1 operation status" is "1", "2", or "3", the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the "special figure 2 operation status" is "1" or "2". It is determined whether it is "3" (steps S1315, S1317). When the "special figure 2 operation status" is "1" (step S1315: YES), the special figure 2 standby process is performed (step S1316). In the special figure 2 standby process, the hit determination and the fluctuation pattern selection of the special figure 2 are executed. When the "special figure 2 operation status" is "2" (step S1315: NO, step S1317: YES), the special figure 2 changing process is performed (step S1318). In the special figure 2 fluctuation processing, the output of the fluctuation stop command and the like are executed after the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 elapses. When the "special figure 2 operation status" is "3" (step S1315, S1317: NO), the special figure 2 confirmation process is performed (step S1319). In the special figure 2 confirmation process, the output of the opening command or the like is executed at the time of a big hit or a small hit in the special figure 2 lottery. Details of each of the above processes will be described later. As described above, according to the special operation process of the present embodiment, the standby process, the variable process, and the final process of the special figure 1 and the standby process, the variable process, and the final process of the special figure 2 are executed in parallel. NS. On the other hand, during the big hit game or the small hit game ball, the standby processing, the variation processing, and the final processing of the special figures 1 and 2 are executed with priority.

[Special figure 1 standby processing]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 standby process (FIG. 22: step S1306). In the special figure 1 standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is “0” (step S1401). When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "0" (step S1401: YES), that is, in the first special figure reserved storage area 85a, the random number value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20 If there is no memory, the process proceeds to step S1413. When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "1" or more (step S1401: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 1 collision detection process (step S1402) and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (step). S1403) is executed. Details of these processes will be described later. After the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is decremented by one (step S1404). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the storage location of the hold information (various random values) stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure hold storage area 85a to the side read from the current position. Along with shifting by one, the hold information stored in the place farthest from the read side in the first special figure hold storage area 85a is cleared (step S1405). For example, when the hold information is stored in the first to third storage areas, the hold information stored in the third storage area is cleared, and the hold information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas. If so, the hold information stored in the fourth storage area is cleared. By the above steps, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9A (the rightmost reserved image 9A among the four reserved images 9A) corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area 85a is displayed. It shifts to the reserved digested image display area side and is displayed as the reserved digested image 9C. Further, when there is hold information in the second to fourth storage areas of the first special figure hold storage area 85a, the hold image 9A corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas (the right of the four hold images 9A). The second, third, and fourth reserved images 9A) are shifted to the right by one. As a result, the player can recognize that one of the first special figure reservations has been exhausted. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step S1406). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started, and the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer is set. In the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer, a fluctuation time (see FIG. 11) determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process is set. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the operation status of the special figure 1 to "2". The special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 hit determination process (step S1402) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. Information about the fluctuation pattern set in (step S1403) is included.

In step S1401, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "0" (step S1401: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (step S1401: YES). S1413). The standby screen is a demo screen for waiting for customers. The game control microcomputer 81 may be determined by, for example, ON / OFF of the demo screen display flag for waiting for customers. If the screen is on standby (step S1413: YES), this process ends. If it is not the standby screen (step S1413: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby scene in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 after the elapse of the predetermined standby time. (Step S1414), this process is completed.

[Special figure 1 collision detection process]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 collision detection process (FIG. 23: step S1402). In the special figure 1 hit determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not either the “special figure 2 big hit flag” or the “special figure 2 small hit flag” is ON (step). S1501). When either the special figure 2 big hit flag or the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON (step S1501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 provides the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol in the main RAM 84. It is set in the jackpot type buffer (step S1518), and this process is terminated. In this way, when either the "special figure 2 big hit flag" or the "special figure 2 small hit flag" is ON, the special figure 1 lottery is configured to be forcibly lost (forced loss). There is. When either the "special figure 2 big hit flag" or the "special figure 2 small hit flag" is ON, the change before the big hit game or the small hit game is executed is performed on the special figure 2 side. It is in a state. If a big hit or a small hit is made in the special figure 1 lottery in this state, and the fluctuation before the big hit or the small hit ends earlier than the change on the special figure 2 side, the big hit or the small hit of the special figure 1 is performed during the fluctuation production of the special figure 2. There is a problem that the hit is started. With this configuration (deduplication of hits), the occurrence of the defect can be suppressed.

When both the special figure 2 big hit flag and the special figure 2 small hit flag are OFF (step S1501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special symbol hit determination table T1 (FIG. 9 (A)). Then, the hit determination is performed (step S1502). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a special determination value stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 85a (corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation). Read the random value per symbol. Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is a small hit by using the reference special symbol hit determination table T1 and the read special symbol hit random value. In this way, the game control microcomputer 81 functions as a "win / fail determination means".

When the result of the hit determination is "big hit" (step S1503: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the "special figure 1 jackpot flag" (step S1505) and determines the jackpot type (step S1507). ). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the type random value per special symbol as the determination value stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area 85a. Next, the jackpot type is determined based on the read special symbol per type random value and the special symbol per type determination table T3 (FIG. 10). After determining the jackpot type, the special symbol stop symbol data (big hit symbol) corresponding to the specified jackpot type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1509), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the result of the hit determination is not "big hit" (step S1503: NO) but "small hit" (step S1510: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the "special figure 1 small hit flag". (Step S1512), and the small hit type is determined (step S1514). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 reads out the special symbol per type random value as the determination value, reads the special symbol per type random value, and the special symbol per type determination table T3 (as well as the determination of the jackpot type). Based on FIG. 10), the small hit type is determined. After determining the small hit type, the special symbol stop symbol data (small hit symbol) corresponding to the specified small hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1516), and this process is terminated.

If the result of the hit determination is neither "big hit" nor "small hit" but "missing" (steps S1503, S1510: NO), special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is provided in the main RAM 84. It is set in the jackpot type buffer (step S1518), and this process is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
25 and 26 are flowcharts of the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (FIG. 23: step S1403). In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game state is the time saving state (step S1600). Whether or not the time saving state is determined is determined by whether or not the time saving flag is ON. When the time is shortened (step S1600: YES), the process proceeds to step S1612. When the time is not shortened (step S1600: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (step S1602).

When the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (step S1602: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the non-time saving state jackpot table of special figure 1 in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected (step S1603). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first changes as a determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage area 85a. Read the pattern random value. Next, the fluctuation pattern is selected using the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4 and the fluctuation pattern random value. Here, as a table for the non-time saving state jackpot, the part corresponding to the non-time saving state jackpot (the part where the fluctuation pattern is "P1" or "P2") in the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table T4 shown in FIG. 11 is Referenced (address set). From the read variation pattern random value, either "P1" or "P2" is selected as the variation pattern.

In step S1602, when the special figure 1 jackpot flag is OFF (step S1602: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON (step S1604). When the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON (step S1604: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 is a table for the non-time saving state small hit of special figure 1 in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected with reference to (step S1605). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the fluctuation pattern random number value as the determination value in the same manner as in step S1603 described above. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern using the portion of the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 corresponding to the small hit in the non-time saving state and the variation pattern random value. Here, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the portion corresponding to the small hit in the non-time saving state has the variation pattern of "P3", so "P3" is selected regardless of the variation pattern random value. NS.

In step S1604, when the special figure 1 small hit flag is OFF (step S1604: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the reach random number value is the reach establishment random number value (step S1606). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reaches as a determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage area 85a. Read the random value. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the presence or absence of reach using the reach determination table T2 (FIG. 9B) and the reach random number value. Here, since it is in the non-time saving state, the reach is set based on the non-time saving state table (the part where the reach determination value (reach establishment random number value) is “0” to “13”) in the reach determination table T2. Determine the presence or absence.

When the reach random number value is the reach establishment random number value (step S1606: YES), that is, in the case of loss with reach, the game control microcomputer 81 is included in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11). The fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to the table for loss with reach in the non-time saving state of FIG. 1 (step S1607). Here, as a table for the loss with reach in the non-time reduction state, the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the non-time reduction state (variation patterns are “P4” and “P5”” in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 shown in FIG. ”Part) is referred to. Here, either "P4" or "P5" is selected as the fluctuation pattern from the read fluctuation pattern random value.

When the reach random number value is not the reach establishment random number value (step S1606: NO), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the game control microcomputer 81 is included in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected with reference to the table for non-reach loss in the non-time saving state of FIG. 1 (step S1608). Here, as a table for non-reach loss in the non-time saving state, the portion of the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the non-reach loss in the non-time saving state (variation patterns are “P6” and “P7”). ”Part) is referred to. In the special figure 1, one of “P6” and “P7” is selected as the fluctuation pattern from the read fluctuation pattern random value and the current number of reserved balls (1 to 4) in the special figure 1. In the special figure 1, since the fluctuation pattern selected changes depending on the number of reserved balls, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, in Special Figure 1, when the number of reserved balls is "3" to "4", more fluctuation patterns with a shorter fluctuation time are selected than when the number of reserved balls is "1" to "2". It is supposed to be done. As a result, when the number of reserved balls is large, the digestion speed of the special figure reservation can be increased.

When it is determined in step S1600 that the game state is the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (FIG. 26: step S1612). Hereinafter, the processing of steps S1613 to S1618 is the same as the processing of steps S1603 to S1608 described above except for the following points, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. The difference between the processes of steps S1613 to S1618 and the processes of steps S1603 to S1608 is that in steps S1613, S1615, S1617, and S1618, the portion of the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 referred to is described in steps S1603, S1605, and S1607. , Different from S1608. Specifically, in steps S1603, S1605, S1607, and S1608, the table for the non-time saving state in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 is referred to, whereas in steps S1613, S1615, S1617, and S1618, The table for the time saving state is referenced. For example, in the case of step S1615, the portion of the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 corresponding to the small hit in the time saving state (the portion whose variation pattern is “P12”) is referred to. Further, for example, in the case of step S1617, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the portion corresponding to the reach loss in the time saving state (the portion where the variation pattern is “P13”) is referred to.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the selected variation pattern (step S1630) and ends this process. The set fluctuation pattern information is included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command and transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in the output process (FIG. 17: step S109). As a result, the variable display of the special figure 1 is started.

[Special Figure 1 Processing during fluctuation]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the special drawing 1 changing process (FIG. 22: step S1308). First, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the variation time of the special figure 1 has elapsed and the game has ended (step S1701). Judgment as to whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 has elapsed and ended is performed depending on whether or not the fluctuation time timer of the special figure 1 has become 0. If the fluctuation time has not ended (step S1701: NO), the present process ends after subtraction of the fluctuation time timer in FIG. 1 (step S1702). That is, the variation display of the special figure 1 started in step S1406 of the special figure 1 standby process (FIG. 23) is continued. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time has ended (step S1701: YES), the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S1712), and the special figure 1 operation status is set to "3". (Step S1713). In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processing associated with the stoppage of the fluctuation shown in FIG. 1 (step S1714). For example, the game control microcomputer 81 stops the variable display of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display 41a at a symbol corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (stop display of the first special symbol). ) Etc. In this way, the game control microcomputer 81 functions as a "design control means". The stop display time of the special symbol can be arbitrarily set according to the lottery result of the special diagram 1. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 finishes this process.

[Special Figure 1 Confirmation Process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 finalization process (FIG. 22: step S1309). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the stop time of the first special symbol has elapsed (step S1800). If the stop time has not elapsed (step S1800: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when the stop time has elapsed (step S1800: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the game state management process (step S1810). The game state management process is a process for switching the game state according to the number of changes of the special symbol executed during the time saving state, and the contents will be described later. After the game state management process, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (step S1822).

When the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON (step S1822: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the opening pattern of the jackpot according to the type of the winning jackpot (step S1823). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the opening pattern of the large winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data with reference to the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 (FIG. 15), and determines the opening pattern of the determined opening opening. set. Here, when the special symbol stop symbol data is 11H, the “opening pattern 21” is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening, and when the special symbol stop symbol data is 12H, the “opening pattern 22” is set. Set the value of the round counter together with the set of the opening pattern of the big winning opening to the number of rounds according to the type of winning big hit. The round counter counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game. Here, when the special symbol stop symbol data is 11H, "15" is set in the round counter, and when the special symbol stop symbol data is 12H, "4" is set (FIG. 15 (B)).

After the opening pattern is set, the game control microcomputer 81 switches to OFF when the time saving flag is ON (step S1824: YES) (step S1825). As a result, the non-time saving state is set during the execution of the type 1 jackpot game. After that, in order to start the type 1 jackpot game, the opening command of the type 1 jackpot game is set (step S1826), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (step S1827). After that, the operation status of the special figure 1 is set to "4" (step S1828), and this process is completed. When the operation status of the special figure 1 is set to "4", the process shifts to the special electric accessory process 1 (big hit game) (FIG. 22).

In step S1822, when the special figure 1 big hit flag is OFF (step S1822: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON (step S1830). When the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON (step S1830: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the opening pattern of the large winning opening according to the type of the winning small hit (step S1831). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the opening pattern of the large winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data by referring to the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 in the same manner as in step S1823 described above. Set the open pattern. Since the small hit type of the special figure 1 is only "16R normal small hit A" (the special figure stop symbol data is "13H"), "opening pattern 23" is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening. Set the value of the round counter together with the set of the opening pattern of the big winning opening to the number of rounds according to the type of winning small hit. Here, "16" is set in the round counter (FIG. 15 (B)).

After setting the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V opening / closing member operation flag to ON (step S1832). The V opening / closing member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the V opening / closing member 71. In the V opening / closing member control process (FIG. 40), when the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON, the V opening / closing member 71 is operated in a predetermined operation pattern. Here, in any of the small hit games, the V opening / closing member 71 is closed as an opening for 0.01 seconds after the small hit game, then opened for 4 seconds, and then closed. When the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON, unlike the case where the special figure 1 big hit flag is ON, it is not switched to OFF even if the time saving flag is ON. After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command is set (step S1833), and the opening of the small hit game is started (step S1834). After that, the operation status of the special figure 1 is set to "5" (step S1835), and this process is completed. When the operation status of the special figure 1 is set to "5", the process shifts to the special electric accessory process 2 (small hit game) (FIG. 22).

In step S1830, when the special figure 1 small hit flag is OFF (step S1830: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 1 operation status to "1" (step S1840), and performs this process. finish. As a result, unless a big hit or a small hit is made in the special figure 2 lottery, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, and the process shifts to the special figure 1 standby process (FIG. 22: step S1306) again, and the next special figure 1 Collision detection for hold is executed.

[Game status management process]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the game state management process (FIG. 28: step S1810). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (step S1811). When the time saving flag is OFF (step S1811: NO), that is, in the non-time saving state, the process skips to step S1815. When the time saving flag is ON (step S1811: YES), that is, in the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the time saving counter C1 by one (step S1812). The "time saving counter C1" counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time saving state (the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol). “99” is set as the initial value in the time reduction counter C1.

The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the time saving counter C1 has become “0” as a result of step S1812 (step S1813). If the value of the time reduction counter C1 is not "0" (step S1813: NO), the process skips to step S1815. When the value of the time saving counter C1 is "0" (step S1813: YES), the time saving flag is switched to OFF (step S1814). As a result, the gaming state can be switched from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. That is, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed in the time saving state reaches the set value (for example, 99 times), the gaming state is switched to the non-time saving state.

When the value of the fluctuation count counter (hereinafter, also referred to as the fluctuation counter value) becomes or more than a predetermined predetermined value (hereinafter, also referred to as the ceiling value) of the game control microcomputer 81 (step S1815: YES). Initializes (sets to zero) the fluctuation count counter value and the fluctuation count counter value when the power is turned on, and turns off the evening flag (step S1816).
Next, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the time saving flag, sets a predetermined set value in the time saving counter C1 (step S1817), and shifts to the process of step S1818.
In addition, one said ceiling value may be determined in advance. In this case, for example, the ceiling value may be 1000. Further, as the ceiling value, one value may be determined from a plurality of tables. In this case, for example, a table A having a ceiling value of 500, a table B having a ceiling value of 777, a table C having a ceiling value of 1000, and a table D having a ceiling value of 1200 are selected at a predetermined distribution rate. By performing a lottery according to the distribution rate and determining one table, the ceiling value based on the determined table may be selected.
Further, the set value of the time reduction counter C1 set in the process of step S1817 may be the same as the set value set in step S1814 (for example, 99 times), or may be a lower set value (for example, 50 times). However, a setting value higher than that (for example, 120 times) may be used.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation number counter value is less than the ceiling value (step S1815: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 shifts to the process of step S1818.

In step S1818, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, and ends this process. The game state specification command includes information about the currently set game state (time saving flag state, time saving counter C1 value, evening flag state, fluctuation count counter value, power-on counter value, etc.). ..

[Special figure 2 standby processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the special figure 2 standby process (FIG. 22: step S1316). In the special figure 2 standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is “0” (step S1901). When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" (step S1901: YES), that is, due to the winning of the second A starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 in the second special figure reserved storage area 85ba. If the acquired random number value group is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1983. When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "1" or more (step S1901: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 2 collision detection process (step S1910) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (step). S1940) is executed. Details of these processes will be described later. After the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is decremented by one (step S1974). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the storage location of the hold information (various random values) stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure hold storage area 85b to the side read from the current position. Along with shifting by one, the hold information stored in the place farthest from the read side in the second special figure hold storage area 85b is cleared (step S1975). By the above steps, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9B (the leftmost reserved image 9B of the four reserved images 9B) corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area 85b is displayed. It shifts to the hold digestion image display area side and is displayed as the hold digestion image 9D. Further, when there is hold information in the second to fourth storage areas of the second special figure hold storage area 85b, the hold image 9B corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas (left of the four hold images 9B). The second, third, and fourth reserved images 9B) are shifted to the left by one. As a result, the player can recognize that one second special figure hold has been exhausted. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step S1976). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started, and the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer is set. In the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer, a fluctuation time (see FIG. 12) determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process is set. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the operation status of the special figure 2 to "2". The special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 collision determination process (step S1910) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. Information about the variation pattern set in (step S1940) is included.

In step S1901, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0", the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen, and is a standby screen (step). S1983: YES), this process is terminated. If it is not the standby screen (step S1983: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby scene in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 after the elapse of the predetermined standby time. (Step S1984), this process is completed.

[Special figure 2 collision detection processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the special figure 2 collision detection process (FIG. 30: step S1910). In the special figure 2 hit determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not either the “special figure 1 big hit flag” or the “special figure 1 small hit flag” is ON (step). S1921). When either the special figure 1 big hit flag or the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON (step S1921: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 provides the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol in the main RAM 84. It is set in the jackpot type buffer (step S1938), and this process is terminated. In this way, when either the "special figure 1 big hit flag" or the "special figure 1 small hit flag" is ON, the special figure 2 lottery is configured to be forcibly lost. When either the "special figure 1 big hit flag" or the "special figure 1 small hit flag" is ON, the change before the big hit game or the small hit game is executed is performed on the special figure 1 side. It is in a state. If, in this state, a big hit or a small hit is made in the special figure 2 lottery, and the fluctuation before the big hit or the small hit ends earlier than the fluctuation on the special figure 1 side, the big hit or the small hit of the special figure 2 is performed during the fluctuation production of the special figure 1. There is a problem that the hit is started. With this configuration, the occurrence of the defect can be suppressed.

When both the special figure 1 big hit flag and the special figure 1 small hit flag are OFF (step S1921: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the special symbol hit determination table T1 (FIG. 9 (A)). Then, the hit determination is performed (step S1922). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first has a special determination value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first one of the second special figure hold) of the second special figure hold storage area 85b. The random value per symbol is read out, and the read random value per special symbol and the special symbol hit determination table T1 are used to determine whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is a small hit.

When the result of the hit determination is "big hit" (step S1923: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the "special figure 2 jackpot flag" (step S1925) and determines the jackpot type (step S1927). ). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads out the type random value per special symbol as the determination value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area 85b. Next, the jackpot type is determined based on the read special symbol per type random value and the special symbol per type determination table T3 (FIG. 10). After determining the jackpot type, the special symbol stop symbol data (big hit symbol) corresponding to the specified jackpot type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1929), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the result of the hit determination is not "big hit" (step S1923: NO) but "small hit" (step S1930: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the "special figure 2 small hit flag". (Step S1932), and the small hit type is determined (step S1934). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 reads out the special symbol per type random value as the determination value, reads the special symbol per type random value, and the special symbol per type determination table T3 (as well as the determination of the jackpot type). Based on FIG. 10), the small hit type is determined. After determining the small hit type, the special symbol stop symbol data (small hit symbol) corresponding to the specified small hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1516), and this process is terminated. When the result of the hit determination is "miss" (steps S1923, S1930: NO), the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the main RAM 84 (step S1518). This process ends.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
32 and 33 are flowcharts of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (FIG. 30: step S1940). The processing of steps S1950 to S1970 of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is the same as the process of steps S1600 to S1630 of the above-mentioned special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 32 and 33) except for the following points. Therefore, the description will be omitted. In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process, the special figure 2 jackpot flag is referred to in steps S1952 and S1962, whereas in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, the special figure 1 jackpot flag is referred to in steps S1602 and S1612. There is. In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process, the special figure 2 small hit flag is referred to in steps S1954 and S1964, whereas in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, the special figure 1 small hit flag is referred to in steps S1604 and S1614. is doing. In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process, the part of the special figure 2 of the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 12) is referred to in steps S1953, S1955, S1957, S1958, S1963, S1965, S1967, and S1968. In steps S1603, S1605, S1607, S1608, S1613, S1615, S1617, and S1618 of the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, the part of special figure 1 of the special symbol variation pattern determination table T4 (FIG. 11) is referred to. In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern is selected, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the selected variation pattern (step S1970) and ends this process. The set fluctuation pattern information is included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command and transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in the output process (FIG. 17: step S109). As a result, the variable display of the special figure 2 is started.

[Special Figure 2 Processing during fluctuation]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the special drawing 2 changing process (FIG. 22: step S1318). First, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the variation time of the special figure 2 has elapsed and the game has ended (step S2001). Judgment as to whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 has elapsed has been determined based on whether or not the fluctuation time timer of the special figure 2 has become 0. If the fluctuation time has not ended (step S2001: NO), the present process ends after the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer is subtracted (step S2002). That is, the variation display of the special figure 2 started in step S1976 of the special figure 2 standby process (FIG. 30) is continued. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time has ended (step S2001: YES), the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S2012), and the special figure 2 operation status is set to "3". (Step S2013). In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processing associated with the stoppage of the fluctuation shown in FIG. 2 (step S2014). For example, the game control microcomputer 81 stops the variation display of the second special symbol of the second special symbol display 41b at a symbol corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (stop display of the second special symbol). ) Etc. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 finishes this process.

[Special Figure 2 Confirmation Process]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the special drawing 2 finalization process (FIG. 22: step S1319). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the stop time of the second special symbol has elapsed, and if the stop time has not elapsed (step S2100: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when the stop time has elapsed (step S2100: YES), the game state management process (FIG. 29) is performed (step S2110). After the game state management process, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 jackpot flag is ON, and if it is ON (step S2122: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 is a jackpot according to the type of the winning jackpot. The opening pattern of the winning opening is set (step S2123). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the opening pattern of the large winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data with reference to the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 (FIG. 15), and determines the opening pattern of the determined opening opening. set. Here, when the special symbol stop symbol data is 21H, 24H, the "open pattern 21" is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening, and when the special symbol stop symbol data is 22H, 25H, the "open pattern 22" is set. NS. Set the value of the round counter together with the set of the opening pattern of the big winning opening to the number of rounds according to the type of winning big hit. Here, when the special symbol stop symbol data is 21H and 24H, "15" is set in the round counter, and when the special symbol stop symbol data is 22H and 25H, "4" is set (FIG. 15 (B). )). After the opening pattern is set, the game control microcomputer 81 switches to OFF (step S2125) when the time saving flag is ON (step S2124: YES). After that, in order to start the type 1 jackpot game, the opening command of the type 1 jackpot game is set (step S2126), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (step S2127). After that, the operation status of the special figure 2 is set to "4" (step S2128), and this process is completed. When the operation status of the special figure 2 is set to "4", the process shifts to the special electric accessory process 1 (big hit game) (FIG. 22).

In step S2122, when the special figure 2 big hit flag is OFF, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON, and when it is ON (step S2130: YES), The opening pattern of the large winning opening is set according to the type of the winning small hit (step S2131). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the opening pattern of the large winning opening from the special figure stop symbol data by referring to the large winning opening opening pattern determination table T9 in the same manner as in step S2123 described above. Set the open pattern. When the small hit type is "16R normal small hit" (special figure stop symbol data is "23H"), "open pattern 23" is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening. When the small hit type is "16R time saving small hit" (special figure stop symbol data is "26H"), "opening pattern 24" is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening. Set the value of the round counter together with the set of the opening pattern of the big winning opening to the number of rounds according to the type of winning small hit. Here, "16" is set in the round counter (FIG. 15 (B)). After setting the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V opening / closing member operation flag to ON (step S2132), sets the small hit opening command (step S2133), and starts the small hit game opening (step). S2134). After that, the operation status of the special figure 2 is set to "5" (step S2135), and this process is completed. When the operation status of the special figure 2 is set to "5", the process shifts to the special electric accessory process 2 (small hit game) (FIG. 22). In step S2130, when the special figure 2 small hit flag is OFF, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 2 operation status to "1" (step S2140), and ends this process. As a result, unless a big hit or a small hit is made in the special figure 1 lottery, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, and the process shifts to the special figure 2 standby process (FIG. 22: step S1316) again, and the next special figure 2 Collision detection, etc. for the hold is executed.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 22: step S1320). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200). The "big hit end flag" is a flag indicating that all the opening of the big winning opening 35 based on the opening pattern has been completed in the big hit game currently being executed. When the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200: YES), the process proceeds to step S2230. When the jackpot end flag is OFF (step S2200: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot 35 is open (step S2202). If it is open (step S2202: YES), the process proceeds to step S2210.

When the big winning opening 35 is not open (step S2202: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening 35 (step S2203). The time (timing) for opening the big prize opening 35 is, for example, when the opening time of the big hit game has passed and the opening time in the first round game is reached, or when the big prize is temporarily closed after opening. This includes the time when the interval time (closing time) until the mouth 35 is opened again has elapsed and the time for starting the opening again has been reached. If it is not the time (timing) to open the large winning opening 35 (step S2203: NO), the process proceeds to step S2220.

When it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening 35 (step S2203: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the big winning opening opening process (step S2207). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the big winning opening 35 according to the opening pattern (FIG. 15B) according to the hit type (big hit type or small hit type). When the type 1 jackpot game is being executed, the jackpot 35 is opened according to the opening pattern 21 or the opening pattern 22 according to the jackpot type. When the two-kind big hit game is being executed, the big winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern 23, the opening pattern 24, or the opening pattern 25 according to the small hit type. After the large winning opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a round designation command (step S2208). The round designation command includes information on the number of rounds of the special game (small hit game and big hit game) being executed, and the game control microcomputer 81 sets the round designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84. do. As a result, the number of rounds of the special game can be notified to the sub control board 90. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 35 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. However, as another embodiment, when the large winning opening 35 is opened a plurality of times during one round game, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the large winning opening 35 during one round. It may be determined whether or not it is the first opening in, and the round designation command may be set only in the case of the first opening. After setting the round specification command, this process ends.

In step S2202 described above, when the large winning opening 35 is open (step S2202: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening 35 is satisfied (step S2210). ). The closing condition here is that the number of winnings to the large winning opening 35 in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (for example, 9 per round), or the time to close the large winning opening 35. Any of the things that have been reached (that is, a predetermined opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 35) is satisfied. Then, when the closing condition of the large winning opening 35 is not satisfied (step S2210: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the big winning opening 35 is satisfied (step S2210: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 finishes this process after closing (closing) the big winning opening 35 (step S2211).

In step S2203 described above, if it is not the time (timing) to open the large winning opening 35, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game is completed (step S2220). Here, one round ends after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the closing of the large winning opening 35. This is because, as described above, the closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening 35 between the round games is included in the open round game before the closing. The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game is completed depending on whether or not a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the large winning opening 35 was closed. If the round game is not completed (step S2220: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process.

When the round game is completed (step S2220: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the round counter by 1 (step S2221), and whether or not the value of the round counter becomes "0". Is determined (step S2226). If the value of the round counter is not "0" (step S2226: NO), that is, if the specified number of round games has not yet been exhausted, this process ends in order to start the next round game. On the other hand, when the value of the round counter is "0" (step S2226: YES), the ending command of the jackpot game is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 as the jackpot end process for ending the jackpot game (step S2227). , The ending of the jackpot is started (step S2228). The ending command includes information related to the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 hit determination process (FIG. 23) or the special figure 2 hit determination process (FIG. 31). After the start of the jackpot ending, the jackpot end flag is set to ON (step S2229) to end this process.

In step S2200 described above, when the jackpot end flag is ON (step S2200: YES), the final round has ended, so that the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed. This is done (step S2230). If the ending time has not elapsed (step S2230: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the ending time has elapsed (step S2230: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the jackpot end flag (step S2231), and of the special figure 1 jackpot flag or the special figure 2 jackpot flag. , Turn off the ON flag (step S2232). Specifically, when the type 1 jackpot game by the jackpot of special figure 1 or the type 2 jackpot game by the small hit of special figure 1 is executed, the special figure 1 jackpot flag is ON. Fig. 1 Turn off the jackpot flag. When the 1st class jackpot game by the jackpot of the special figure 2 or the 2nd class jackpot game by the small hit of the special figure 2 is executed, the special figure 2 jackpot flag is ON, so the special figure 2 jackpot flag is set. Turn it off. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the operation status of "4" in the special figure 1 operation status or the special figure 2 operation status to "1" (step S2233). Specifically, when the type 1 jackpot game by the jackpot of special figure 1 or the type 2 jackpot game by the small hit of special figure 1 is executed, the special figure 1 operation status is set to "1" and the special figure 1 operation status is set. When the type 1 big hit game by the big hit of FIG. 2 or the type 2 big hit game by the small hit of special figure 2 is executed, the special figure 2 operation status is set to "1". As a result, for the special symbol whose operation status is set to "1" among the special figures 1 and 2, the standby process (FIG. 22: step S1306 or S1316) is executed again in the next special operation process. NS. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the game state setting process (step S2234) described later, and ends this process. The game state setting process (FIG. 37) sets the game state (time reduction state or non-time reduction state) after the big hit game, and in the case of the time reduction state, the initial value (time reduction number of times) is set in the time reduction counter C1 according to the hit type. ) Is set.

[Game status setting process]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the game state setting process (FIG. 36: step S2234). The game control microcomputer 81 is a jackpot game in which the jackpot game executed this time is first executed with a time saving hit (that is, "4R time saving big hit", "16R time saving small hit") as an opportunity. Whether or not it is determined (step S2301). When the time saving hit is not an opportunity (step S2301: NO), that is, when the current jackpot game is executed with a normal hit (that is, "15R normal jackpot", "16R normal small hit"), the process is a step. Skip to S2309. On the other hand, when the big hit game this time is executed with the time saving hit as an opportunity (step S2301: YES), the time saving flag is turned ON (step S2302), and the set value (here, "99") shown in the time saving counter C1 is set. (Step S2303). As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time is set to the "time saving state and high base state". In this "time saving state and high base state", the variable display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 99 times), or the next big hit (1 kind big hit or 2 kinds big hit) is won. It ends when one of the conditions of, is satisfied.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 initializes (zeros) the fluctuation count counter value and the fluctuation count counter value when the power is turned on, and turns off the evening flag (step S2304). In step S2309, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, and ends this process. The game state designation command includes information on the game state that has just been set (the state of the time saving flag, the value of the time saving counter C1, the state of the evening flag, the fluctuation count counter value, the power-on counter value, and the like).

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
38 and 39 are flowcharts of the special electric accessory process 2 (FIG. 22: step S1321). The game control microcomputer 81 functions as a "hit game execution means" by executing the above-mentioned special electric accessory process 1 (big hit game: FIG. 36) and the special electric accessory process 2 (small hit game). do. The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (step S2400). The "small hit end flag" is a flag indicating that the opening of the large winning device 36 based on the opening pattern has been completed in the small hit game being executed. When the small hit end flag is ON (step S2400: YES), the process proceeds to step S2420. When the small hit end flag is OFF (step S2400: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the large winning opening 35 is open (step S2402). If it is open (step S2402: YES), the process proceeds to step S2410.

When the big winning opening 35 is not open (step S2402: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening 35 (step S2404). The time (timing) for opening the large winning opening 35 is when the opening time of the small hit has passed and the opening start time has been reached. The opening time of the small hit is 4 seconds in the case of the opening pattern 23 and 0.01 seconds in the case of the opening patterns 24 and 25. If it is not the time (timing) to open the large winning opening 35 (step S2404: NO), this process ends. When it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening 35 (step S2404: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the big winning opening opening process (step S2406). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the large winning opening 35 according to the opening pattern (FIG. 15B) according to the small hit type. After the large winning opening opening process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a round designation command (step S2408). The round designation command includes information on the number of rounds of the special game being executed, and the game control microcomputer 81 sets the round designation command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84. As a result, the number of rounds of the special game can be notified to the sub control board 90. After setting the round specification command, this process ends.

In step S2402 described above, when the large winning opening 35 is open (step S2402: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening 35 is satisfied (step S2410). ). The closing condition here is that the number of winnings in the large winning opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (for example, 10), or that it has reached the time to close the large winning opening 35 (that is, large). It means that one of the predetermined opening times (for example, 1.6 seconds) has elapsed since the winning opening 35 was opened. When the closing condition of the large winning opening 35 is not satisfied (step S2410: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the closing condition of the big winning opening 35 is satisfied (step S2410: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the big winning opening closing process in order to close (close) the big winning opening 35 (step S2412). ). Here, as a small hit end process for ending the small hit game, the ending command of the small hit game is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84. After the big winning opening closing process, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the round counter by 1 (step S2414). This is because the small hit game corresponds to the 1st round. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the small hit end flag to ON (step S2416), and ends this process.

In step S2400 described above, when the small hit end flag is ON (step S2400: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the interval time (ending time) after closing has elapsed (step S2420). ). If the ending time has not elapsed (step S2420: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 ends this process. On the other hand, when the ending time has elapsed (step S2420: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the small hit end flag to OFF (step S2422), and the special figure 1 small hit flag or the special figure 2 small hit. Among the flags, the flag that is ON is switched to OFF (step S2424). Specifically, when the small hit game by the small hit of the special figure 1 is executed, the small hit flag of the special figure 1 is turned ON, so that the small hit flag of the special figure 1 is turned off. When the small hit game by the small hit of the special figure 2 is executed, since the small hit flag of the special figure 2 is ON, the small hit flag of the special figure 2 is turned off. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the V flag is ON (step S2430). The “V flag” is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the V region 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag that is turned ON in the V region sensor detection process (FIG. 41) described later. .. When the V flag is OFF (step S2430: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 does not execute the two-kind jackpot game, so the round counter is set to "0" (step S3432), and the special figure 1 operation status or Of the operation statuses of the special figure 2, the operation status of "5" is set to "1" (step S2434), and this process is completed. Specifically, when the two-kind big hit game by the small hit of the special figure 1 is executed, the operation status of the special figure 1 is set to "1", and the two-kind big hit game by the small hit of the special figure 2 is performed. If it is being executed, the operation status of Special Figure 2 is set to "1". As a result, for the special symbol whose operation status is set to "1" among the special figures 1 and 2, the standby process (FIG. 22: step S1306 or S1316) is executed again in the next special operation process. NS.

In step S2430 described above, when the V flag is ON (step S2430: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V flag to OFF (step S2436), and the jackpot flag is used to execute the two-kind jackpot game. Is switched to ON (step S2437), and the operation status of "5" in the special figure 1 operation status or the special figure 2 operation status is set to "4" (step S2438). By setting the operation status of either Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 to "4", the process shifts to the special electric accessory process 1 (big hit game) in the next special action process (FIG. 22). do. After setting the operation status, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (step S2440), and if it is ON (step S2440: YES), switches it to OFF (step S2442). As a result, the non-time saving state is set during the execution of the two-kind jackpot game. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the opening command of the two types of jackpot games (step S2444), and starts the opening of the jackpot game (step S2446). As a result, the small hit game in which the large winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

[V opening / closing member control process]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the V opening / closing member control process (FIG. 17: step S106). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON (step S2500). When the V opening / closing member operation flag is OFF (step S2500: NO), this process ends. When the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON (step S2500: YES), the "V opening / closing member operation process" for operating the V opening / closing member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern is performed (step S2502), and in a predetermined period (timing). Perform the "V validity period setting process" in which the V passage of the game ball is regarded as valid (step S2504). When the V opening / closing member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game is started (FIG. 28: steps S1832, S1834, FIG. 35: steps S2132, S2134). Processing and V validity period setting processing will be performed.

In the V opening / closing member operation processing, a timer for measuring the operating time of the V opening / closing member 71 is set, and based on the timer, the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is turned on when the opening timing of the V opening / closing member 71 comes. , When the closing timing of the V opening / closing member 71 comes, the V opening / closing member solenoid 73 is turned off. As a result, the V opening / closing member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game. Specifically, the V opening / closing member 71 is first controlled to a passage blocking state (closed state) for 0.01 seconds from the start of the small hit game opening, and then to a passing allowable state (open state) for 4 seconds. Then, it is controlled to the passage blocking state (closed state) for 6 seconds.

In the V validity period setting process, the V validity period is set for the constant operation of the V opening / closing member 71 as described above. The "V valid period" is a period in which when the V region sensor 39a detects a game ball, the detection is regarded as valid and the V flag is turned on. The V valid period is from the start of opening the V region 39 (when the control of the V opening / closing member 71 is started to allow passage) to the elapse of a predetermined time. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the V region 39 (the time for controlling the V opening / closing member 71 to pass through) (here, the opening time of the V region 39 + 1 second). This is because the time lag until the game ball that has passed the arrangement position of the V opening / closing member 71 reaches the V region 39 is taken into consideration. In the V valid period setting process, a timer for measuring the V valid period is set, and based on the timer, the V valid flag is turned ON when it is time to enable the V area 39, and the V area 39 is set. When it is time to disable it, the V valid flag is turned off. In the V region sensor detection process (FIG. 41) described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect depending on whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

After the V opening / closing member operation processing and the V validity period setting processing, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the V opening / closing member 71 has been completed (step S2506). Specifically, the total operating time (0.01 seconds + 4 seconds + 6 seconds) from the start to the end of the constant operation of the V opening / closing member 71 based on the timer set in the V opening / closing member operation processing (step S2502). ) Has passed. When the operation of the V opening / closing member 71 is not completed (step S2506: NO), this process is completed. On the other hand, when the operation of the V opening / closing member 71 is completed (step S2506: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 switches the V opening / closing member operation flag to OFF (step S2508), and ends this process.

[V area sensor detection process]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the V region sensor detection process (FIG. 17: step S107). The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the game ball has been detected by the V region sensor 39a (step S2601). If the V-region sensor 39a does not detect the game ball (step S2601: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, if there is detection (step S2601: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is in the V valid period (step S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (step S2504) of the V opening / closing member control process (FIG. 40). The V valid period is set to a few seconds (ball brush period) when the V opening / closing member 71 is opened or closed. Here, 1 second is set as the ball brush period. If it is not during the V valid period (step S2602: NO), this process ends. On the other hand, when the V valid period is in effect (step S2602: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the V flag (step S2603) and sets the V pass command in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 (step S2602: YES). Step S2604), this process is completed. The "V passage command" is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 of V passage.

7. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 The operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 (FIG. 5) will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 44. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the sub RAM 94.

[Sub-control main processing]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the sub-control main process. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads a program for executing the sub control main process from the sub ROM 93. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 functions as an effect execution means or a holding means by reading a program for executing the sub control main process from the sub ROM 93 and executing the operation calculation process. In the sub-control main process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs the CPU initialization process (step S4000). In the CPU initialization process, for example, the sub CPU 92 is set, various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The CPU initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

After the CPU initialization process, the effect control microcomputer 91 prohibits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S4015) and performs the random number update process (step S4020). In this random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 adds 1 to the random number counter value shown in FIG. 8B and updates it. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, the random value may be added by 2 or more in addition to being added by 1. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number.

After the random number update process, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits the interrupt of the interrupt process (step S4025). While the interrupt is enabled, the sub-timer interrupt process (step S4035) can be executed. The sub-side timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the sub CPU 92 at a predetermined cycle. That is, the sub-side timer interrupt processing is executed at predetermined intervals. Then, the random number update process is repeatedly executed from the end of the sub-side timer interrupt process to the start of the next sub-side timer interrupt process.

[Sub-timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the sub-side timer interrupt process (FIG. 42: step S4035). The effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a reception command analysis process (step S4300). The details of the received command analysis process (FIG. 44) will be described later. After the received command analysis process, the game control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs a switch process (step S4310). In the switch processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data (edge data and level data) output based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a. .. After the switch processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a command transmission processing (step S4315). In the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets various commands set in the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub RAM 94 in the received command analysis process (FIG. 44) or the like in the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the like. It is transmitted to the lamp control board 107. The image control board 100 that has received various commands uses the image display device 7 to execute a display effect according to the received commands. Further, the voice control board 106 that has received various commands executes a voice effect that outputs voice from the speaker 67 in response to the received commands. The lamp control board 107 that has received various commands executes a lamp effect that controls light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 in response to the received commands. After the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processes (step S4320), and ends this process. In other processing, for example, random number update processing and the like are performed.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the received command analysis process (FIG. 43: step S4300). The effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a hold ball number command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4402). When receiving (step S4402: YES), hold display processing is performed (step S4405). In the hold display process, the counter set area 94d of the sub RAM 94 is provided based on the information regarding the special figure 1 hold ball number, the special figure 2 hold ball number, and the normal symbol hold ball number included in the hold ball number command. The values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the normal figure hold effect counter are updated. As a result, information on the number of reserved balls can be held not only on the main control board 80 side but also on the sub control board 90 side. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a hold image 9A displayed on the display screen 7a based on the values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the normal figure hold effect counter. Update 9B. On the other hand, when the hold ball number command has not been received (step S4402: NO), the above-mentioned hold display process is skipped.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a pre-determination command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4405). If it has not been received (step S4405: NO), the process proceeds to step S4415, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is received (step S4405: YES), the pre-determination information storage process is performed (step S4410). The "pre-judgment information storage process" is a process of storing the pre-judgment information (special symbol hit judgment information, special symbol hit type information, fluctuation pattern information, fluctuation time information) included in the pre-judgment command in the pre-judgment information storage area 94c. Is.

FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the predetermined information storage area 94c. In the pre-judgment information storage area 94c, special symbol hit determination information, special symbol per type information, and variation pattern information are stored as the above-mentioned pre-judgment information. The pre-determination information storage area 94c is divided into a storage area for special figure 1 and a storage area for special figure 2, and each of the storage area for special figure 1 and the storage area of special figure 2 is the area and the first storage area. It has a storage area to a fourth storage area. Each of these storage areas is associated with the number of reserved balls (information included in the number of reserved balls command received in the process of step S4404 described above). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the pre-determination information in the storage area corresponding to the type of the special symbol and the number of reserved balls in the pre-determination information storage process in step S4410. When the received pre-determination information corresponds to the special figure 1 and the number of reserved balls is 1, the pre-determination information is not stored in any of the storage areas of the first storage area to the fourth storage area of the special figure 1. It is a state, and the received prior determination information is stored in the first storage area of FIG. When the received pre-judgment information corresponds to the special figure 1 and the number of reserved balls is 2, the pre-judgment information is already stored in the first storage area of the special figure 1, and the received pre-judgment information is received. Is stored in the second storage area of the special figure 1. When the received pre-determination information corresponds to the special figure 1 and the number of reserved balls is 3, the pre-determination information is already stored in the first storage area and the second storage area of the special figure 1. The received pre-determination information is stored in the third storage area of FIG. When the received pre-determination information corresponds to the special figure 1 and the number of reserved balls is 4, the pre-determination information is stored in the first storage area to the third storage area of the special figure 1 and is received. The pre-determination information is stored in the fourth storage area of FIG. The same applies to the case of Special Figure 2. For example, when the pre-determination information received in step S440 corresponds to the special figure 2 and the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "2", the received pre-determination information is stored in the second storage of the special figure 2. Store in the area.

The example of the pre-determination information storage area 94c shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B) is an example in the time saving state, and is in the first storage area to the fourth storage area of the special figures 1 and 2, respectively. The state in which the pre-judgment information is stored is shown.

In the pre-determination information storage area 94c, the pre-determination information of each storage area of the special figure 1 is shifted by the shift process after the special figure 1 variation effect end process of step S4430 described later. Further, the pre-determination information of each storage area of the special figure 2 is subjected to the shift process after the completion of the special figure 2 variation effect in step S4445 described later. As the shift process, the pre-determination information stored in the first storage area shifts to the relevant area, and the pre-determination information stored in the second to fourth storage areas shifts to the first to third storage areas, respectively. The pre-determination information of the fourth storage area is cleared. As a result, the area of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 stores the preliminary determination information in the fluctuation.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4415). When receiving (step S4415: YES), special figure 1 variation effect start processing is performed (step S4420). The "special figure 1 variation effect start process" is a process of selecting a variation effect pattern (content) to be executed during the first special symbol variation. Special Figure 1 Details of the variable effect start processing will be described later. On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4415: NO), the above-mentioned special figure 1 variation effect start process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4425). When receiving (step S4425: YES), special figure 1 variation effect end processing is performed (step S4430). The "special figure 1 variation effect end process" is a process for stopping the variation effect executed during the first special symbol variation. In the special figure 1 variation effect end process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a counter or the like based on the analysis result of the special figure 1 variation stop command, and also sets a counter, etc., and ends the special figure 1 variation effect end command. To set. As a result, the decorative symbol corresponding to the changing special figure 1 is stopped and displayed. If the special figure 1 variation stop command has not been received (step S4425: NO), the above-mentioned special figure 1 variation effect end process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4435). When receiving (step S4435: YES), special figure 2 variation effect start processing is performed (step S4440). The "special figure 2 variation effect start process" is a process of selecting a variation effect pattern (content) to be executed during the second special symbol variation. The details of the special figure 2 variation effect start process will be described later together with the details of the special figure 1 variation effect start process. On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4435: NO), the above-mentioned special figure 2 variation effect start process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4445). When receiving (step S4445: YES), special figure 2 variation effect end processing is performed (step S4450). The "special figure 2 variation effect end process" is a process for stopping the variation effect executed during the second special symbol variation. In the special figure 2 variation effect end process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a counter based on the analysis result of the special figure 2 variation stop command, and sets the counter, etc., and also sets the special figure 2 variation effect end command. To set. As a result, the decorative symbol corresponding to the changing special figure 2 is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4445: NO), the above-mentioned special figure 2 variation effect end process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4475). When receiving (step S4475: YES), the opening effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4480). The "opening effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an opening effect pattern (content) to be executed at the start of a special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the opening effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command, and substituting the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data included in the opening command and set at the time of winning determination for the big hit or the small hit. Set in RAM 94. Then, the effect pattern of the opening effect set in advance corresponding to the hit type indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and the opening effect start command for starting the selected opening effect is set in the effect command set area of the sub RAM 94. Set to 94b. When the opening effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 43: step S4315), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined opening effect image to the ROM 103. Is read from, and is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. If the opening command has not been received in step S4475 (step S4475: NO), the above-mentioned opening effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4485). When receiving (step S4485: YES), the round effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4490). The "round effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an open game effect pattern (content) to be executed during the opening of the big winning opening or during the interval between openings in the special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the round effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the round designation command, and sets the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data and the information regarding the number of rounds included in the round designation command in the sub RAM 94. do. Then, a preset round effect effect pattern is selected according to the hit type and the number of rounds indicated by the special figure stop symbol data, and a round effect start command for starting the selected round effect is issued by the sub RAM 94. Set in the command set area 94b. When the round effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined round effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. If the round designation command has not been received in step S4485 (step S4485: NO), the above-mentioned round effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4495). When receiving (step S4495: YES), the ending effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4500). The "ending effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of a special game (big hit game or small hit game). In the ending effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the ending command, and sets the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data included in the ending command in the sub RAM 94. Then, an ending effect pattern corresponding to the hit type indicated by the special figure stop symbol data is selected, and an ending effect start command for starting the selected ending effect is set in the output buffer of the sub RAM 94. When the ending effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined ending effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. If the ending command has not been received (step S4495: NO), the ending effect pattern determination process described above is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (step S4545). In other processing, for example, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the normal symbol variation start command, the normal symbol variation effect start process for selecting the normal symbol variation effect pattern (content) to be executed during the normal symbol variation. To do. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the normal symbol variation stop command, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the normal symbol variation effect end process for stopping the normal symbol variation effect. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the ordinary symbol opening command, the ordinary symbol opening effect pattern determination for selecting the ordinary game effect pattern (content) to be executed at the time of the hit game (ordinary game) accompanying the winning of the ordinary symbol. Perform processing. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the ordinary symbol ending command, the ordinary symbol ending effect for selecting the ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the hit game (ordinary game) accompanying the winning of the ordinary symbol. Perform pattern determination processing. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the game state designation command, the information regarding the game state included in the game state designation command (whether or not the time reduction state (time reduction flag is ON or OFF), the value of the time reduction counter, etc. ) Is held in the sub RAM 94. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the V-passing command, the sub-RAM 94 holds the V-passing information. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 holds the out-ball counter value, the state of the evening-over flag (the evening-over flag is ON or OFF), the fluctuation frequency counter value, and the power-on counter value in the sub RAM 94. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing based on commands other than the above (customer waiting standby command, advance determination command, RAM clear notification command, etc.), and ends this processing.

[Special figure 1 variable production start processing]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart of the special figure 1 variation effect start process (FIG. 44: step S4420). The effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the special figure 1 fluctuation start command (step S5000). Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command and the information regarding the fluctuation pattern in the sub RAM 94. The set information includes game state information indicating the current game state, symbol information indicating a symbol as a determination result of the hit determination process of the special figure 1, and the like. The game state information and the symbol information acquired here can be appropriately referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variation effect pattern determination process (step S5015). In the variation effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first acquires the variation effect pattern random value for effect determination. Then, from the special figure 1 variation effect pattern determination table T51 stored in the sub ROM 93, the variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command and the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation effect pattern random value are set. The effect control microcomputer 91 is further stopped by referring to the contents of the so-called step-up advance notice effect, the chance-up advance notice effect, and the stop symbol pattern determination table T53 based on the variable effect pattern random value. The combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be displayed may be determined. From these, what kind of production is performed as a variable production is determined.

The effect control microcomputer 91 issues a special figure 1 variation effect start command to the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub RAM 94 so that the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern of the special figure 1 determined in step S5015 is realized. ) (Step S5020), and this process ends. When the special figure 1 variation effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b of the subRAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 43: step S4315), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 is characterized. The variation effect image of FIG. 1 is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

The special figure 2 variation effect start process (FIG. 44: step S4440) is the same as the special figure 1 variation effect start process (FIG. 46) except for the following points. In the special figure 2 variation effect start process, in step S5000, the special figure 2 variation start command is analyzed, and in step S5015, from the special figure 2 variation effect pattern determination table T52 stored in the sub ROM 93. , Special Figure 2 Fluctuation pattern indicated by the variation start command, and variation effect pattern The variation effect pattern corresponding to the random value is set. In step S5020, when the special figure 2 variation effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b of the sub RAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 is subjected to the special figure 2 The variation effect image is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

8. Production example, effect example, modification example, and embodiment example of the present embodiment Each production example of the present embodiment will be described below. In addition, an example of the effect on the example of the effect, an example of modification, and an example of mode will also be described. As described above, the effects described below include various information transmitted from the game control microcomputer 81 (big hit determination information, jackpot type information, fluctuation pattern information, advance determination information, time reduction flag state, time reduction counter C1 value). , Out-ball counter value, evening flag state, fluctuation frequency counter value, power-on counter value, etc.), the effect is realized by the effect control microcomputer 91 (image control microcomputer 101). The following display effect example is executed on the display screen 7a of the main display device 7. In addition, although the hold display (hold icon) may be omitted in the display effect example, it is actually displayed unless otherwise specified. In this case, it is not displayed in the case of the demo screen (standby screen).

The special variation effects A and B will be described below with reference to FIGS. 47 to 48. This special variation effect is executed during the variation of the special symbol over a plurality of variations, the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variation effect start command received from the sub-control board 90, and reads the corresponding image data from the ROM 103. This is an effect of displaying an image on the display screen 7a. As described above, when the fluctuation number counter value reaches the ceiling value, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment reaches the so-called ceiling, the time saving flag is turned ON, and the game machine 1 enters the time saving gaming state (FIGS. 29: S1815 to S1817). The special fluctuation effects A and B represent effects when the fluctuation number counter value reaches the ceiling value. In this case, the case where the ceiling value is 1000 is taken as an example. However, the ceiling value is not limited to this, and can take various values as described above.

[Special fluctuation production A]
FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the special variation effect A. In the special variation effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 47 (A), the variation effect A is performed. This fluctuation effect A is performed when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is the 998th rotation, that is, the counter value of the number of fluctuations is 998, and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed near the upper left of the display screen 7a, and the character. CRA is displayed near the right. In this variation effect A, one hold icon 9A and one hold icon 9C are displayed below the display screen 7a. These hold icons 9A and 9C are white round hold icons without a handle.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), the variation effect B1 is performed. This fluctuation effect B1 is performed when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is the 999th rotation, that is, the counter value of the number of fluctuations is 999, and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed near the upper left of the display screen 7a, and the character. CRA is displayed near the right. In this variation effect B1, one hold icon 9A is digested as compared with the case of the variation effect A, and only the hold icon 9C is displayed below the display screen 7a. The variation effect B1 is a variation different from the variation effect A (the variation of the special symbol is different).

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (C), the variation effect B2 is performed. This variation effect B2 is the same variation effect as the variation effect B1 (999th rotation), and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed near the upper left of the display screen 7a, which is more profitable for the player than the character CRA. A character CRB suggesting that a high degree of expectation is high is displayed near the right. Further, in this variation effect B2, a new hold icon 9A is added by entering a game ball into the starting port. When the hold icon 9A is added (when the game ball enters the starting port), the speaker 67 emits a ball entry sound of "picone, picone, picone". Further, when the hold icon 9A is added, the characters "Chance !!" are displayed under the character CRB.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (D), the variation effect C is performed. This variation effect C is a variation different from the variation effects B1 and B2, and is performed when the number of variations of the special symbol is the 1000th rotation, that is, when the variation counter value is 1000, and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R A variable display is displayed near the upper left of the display screen 7a, and the characters "celebration! Reach the ceiling!" Are displayed, suggesting that the player will reach the ceiling and the profit will be high for the player. In this variation effect C, one hold icon 9A is digested as compared with the case of the variation effect B2, and only the hold icon 9C is displayed below the display screen 7a.

[Special fluctuation production B]
FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the special variation effect B. In the special variation effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 48 (A), the variation effect A is performed. This fluctuation effect A is performed when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is the 998th rotation, that is, the counter value of the number of fluctuations is 998, and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed near the upper left of the display screen 7a, and the character. CRA is displayed near the right. In this variation effect A, one hold icon 9A and one hold icon 9C are displayed below the display screen 7a. These hold icons 9A and 9C are white round hold icons without a handle.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), the variation effect B1 is performed. This fluctuation effect B1 is performed when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is the 999th rotation, that is, the counter value of the number of fluctuations is 999, and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed near the upper left of the display screen 7a, and the character. CRA is displayed near the right. In this variation effect B1, one hold icon 9A is digested as compared with the case of the variation effect A, and only the hold icon 9C is displayed below the display screen 7a. The variation effect B1 is a variation different from the variation effect A (the variation of the special symbol is different).

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (C), the variation effect B2 is performed. This variation effect B2 is the same variation effect as the variation effect B1 (999th rotation), and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed near the upper left of the display screen 7a, and the cut-in display KY is displayed. In this cut-in display KY, the character CRB, which suggests that the player has a high expectation that a high profit will occur, and the characters "Great chance is approaching!" Are displayed. Further, in this variation effect B2, a new hold icon 9A is added by entering a game ball into the starting port. When this hold icon 9A is added (when the game ball enters the starting port), an entry sound is emitted from the speaker 67, suggesting that the ceiling is close, "close to the ceiling, close to the ceiling, close to the ceiling". Be done. Further, when the hold icon 9A is added (when the game ball enters the starting port), the light emitting state of the lamps such as the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 is changed. For example, lamps such as a panel lamp 5 and a frame lamp 66 are made to emit light at high speed, or the brightness of the lamp is increased. The hold icon 9A is not a white round hold icon without a pattern at the time of the variation effect A, but is changed from that. For example, the shape may be a quadrangle or a triangle instead of a circle, and the color is not white. It may be red or iridescent, and the pattern may change to a leopard pattern or a giraffe pattern.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), the variation effect C is performed. This variation effect C is a variation different from the variation effects B1 and B2, and is performed when the number of variations of the special symbol is the 1000th rotation, that is, when the variation counter value is 1000, and the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R A variable display is displayed near the upper left of the display screen 7a, and the characters "celebration! Reach the ceiling!" Are displayed, suggesting that the player will reach the ceiling and the profit will be high for the player. In this variation effect C, one hold icon 9A is digested as compared with the case of the variation effect B2, and only the hold icon 9C is displayed below the display screen 7a. The hold icon 9C is not a white round hold icon without a pattern at the time of fluctuation effect A or variation effect B1, but is changed from that. For example, the shape may be a quadrangle or a triangle instead of a circle, and the color may be. It may be red or iridescent instead of white, and the pattern may change to a leopard pattern or a giraffe pattern. The hold icon 9C may be the same as the hold icon 9A (hold icon 9A additionally inserted into the starting port) corresponding to the 1000th rotation in the variation effect B2.

As described above, in the special variation effects A and B in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the starting port and a hold is generated, the fluctuation number counter value corresponding to the generated hold is the ceiling value. In a certain case, at the time of generating the generated hold (when the game ball enters), a ball entry sound is generated, a cut-in effect is performed, a hold change effect is performed, a board lamp 5, a frame lamp, and a frame lamp. The light emitting state of a lamp such as 66 is changed. When a game ball enters the starting port and a hold is generated, these effects performed when the fluctuation number counter value corresponding to the generated hold is the ceiling value are also referred to as a ball entry effect when reaching the ceiling. Further, when a game ball enters the starting port and a hold is generated, the generated hold is also called a ceiling arrival target hold when the fluctuation number counter value corresponding to the generated hold is the ceiling value. ..

[Modification example]
In the special variation effects A and B in the above embodiment, when a ball entry effect is performed when the ceiling is reached, if a plurality of hold icons 9A exist before the ceiling arrival target hold, each time the hold is exhausted. , You may perform a ball entry effect when reaching the ceiling. Further, in this case, each time the hold is exhausted, different ball entry effects may be performed when reaching the ceiling. For example, when a ceiling arrival target hold is generated with two hold icons 9A, first, as shown in FIG. 47 (C), a ball entry sound is generated, and then one hold is exhausted. As shown in FIG. 48 (C), when a ball-in sound is generated and then one hold is digested, a ball-in sound different from these may be generated.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the game machine 1 hits with a small hit with the first special symbol in the time-saving gaming state, it becomes 16R normal (substantially 5R normal), and when it hits with a small hit with the second special symbol. , 16R time reduction (substantially 5R time reduction). That is, in the time-saving game state, when hitting, it is more profitable for the player to hit with the second special symbol than to hit with the first special symbol. In addition to the 1st and 2nd kind mixers like the form, the 2nd special symbol has a higher probability variation rate than the 1st special symbol, and the person who hits with the 2nd special symbol than with the 1st special symbol. However, the above-mentioned special fluctuation effects A and B may be performed on a V-certain machine or the like, which is highly profitable for the player.

In the special variation effects A and B in the above embodiment, when the ceiling arrival target hold is displayed and the ceiling arrival entry effect is performed, in order to prevent the game ball from entering the starting port any more. The game ball launch suppression effect may be performed to instruct the player to suppress the launch of the game ball. For example, as a production to suppress the launch of the game ball, the message "You will reach the ceiling! Please do not hit the game ball anymore!" Or "You will reach the ceiling! You have hit the game ball any more." Please do not do it! "

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment may have a plurality of settings having different jackpot probabilities and the like. In this case, in the special variation effects A and B in the above embodiment, when the ceiling arrival target hold is displayed and the ceiling arrival entry effect is performed, the ceiling arrival entry effect is made different for each setting, and the ceiling is reached. The arrival ball effect may be used as a setting suggestion.

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the special fluctuation effect is shown below.
As shown in FIG. 10, when the game machine 1 hits with a small hit with the first special symbol in the time-saving gaming state, it becomes 16R normal (substantially 5R normal), and when it hits with a small hit with the second special symbol. , 16R time reduction (substantially 5R time reduction). That is, in the time-saving game state, when hitting, it is more profitable for the player to hit with the second special symbol than to hit with the first special symbol. In such a configuration, if the special fluctuation effects A and B are performed, the ceiling arrival target hold is displayed, and the ceiling arrival entry ball effect is performed, the player stops launching the game ball and the first special symbol. It is possible to suppress the increase of the hold of the player, and as a result, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage of the player after reaching the ceiling. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game more and can improve the interest of the game.

[Example]
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the following aspects can be realized.
[Aspect XA-1]
It is a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a display means capable of performing a plurality of display effects.
A means of counting the number of fluctuations of a special symbol and a means of counting the number of fluctuations
Game state control means and
With
The game state control means changes the game state when the number of fluctuations counted by the change count means reaches a predetermined value.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[XA-2]
The pachinko gaming machine described in XA-1.
Hold storage means to store hold and
Further equipped with production control means,
When the hold is stored in the hold storage means, the effect control means performs a predetermined effect when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol corresponding to the stored hold becomes the predetermined value.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[XA-3]
The pachinko machine described in XA-2.
The predetermined effect performed by the effect control means is an effect that emits a sound.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[XA-4]
The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of XA-1 to XA-3.
In the case of the normal gaming state, when the number of fluctuations counted by the fluctuation number counting means reaches a predetermined value, the gaming state control means is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state to the normal gaming state. Change to the game state,
A pachinko machine that features this.
[XA-5]
The pachinko gaming machine described in XA-2 or XA-3.
The gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state.
A pachinko machine that features this.

The special standby effects A to C will be described below with reference to FIGS. 49 to 51. This special standby effect is performed when the demo screen is displayed (standby), and the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the command received from the sub control board 90 (via the game control microcomputer 81) and outputs the command from the ROM 103. This is an effect of reading out the corresponding image data and displaying the image on the display screen 7a.

[Special waiting production A]
FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining the special standby effect A. In the special standby effect A, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, only the standby display effect 1 shown in FIG. 49 (A) is performed, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is shown in FIG. 49 (B). The standby display effect 1 and the standby display effect 2 shown in FIG. 49 (C) are performed. The predetermined conditions will be described later.

The standby display effect 1 shown in FIG. 49A shows how the character CRA and the character CRB collide with each other. After that, the battle between the character CRA and the character CRB is repeatedly displayed.

The standby display effect 1 shown in FIG. 49 (B) shows a state in which the character CRA and the character CRB collide with each other, similarly to the standby display effect 1 shown in FIG. 49 (A).

Next, the standby display effect 2 shown in FIG. 49 (C) is performed. In this standby display effect 2, the fluctuation number suggestion display X1 at power-on and the ceiling arrival expectation suggestion display X2 are displayed. The power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1 displays "The final rotation is XXX rotation!", Suggesting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol at the time of power-on, in other words, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol over the evening. In the "XXX" part, the value of the number of fluctuations when the power is turned on is displayed. For example, when the power-on fluctuation count counter value is 720, the power-on fluctuation count suggestion display X1 is displayed as "The final rotation is 720 rotations!". The ceiling arrival expectation degree suggestion display X2 is displayed when the fluctuation number counter value is within a predetermined value from the ceiling value.

[Special standby production B]
FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the special standby effect B. In the special standby effect B, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, only the standby display effect 1 shown in FIG. 50 (A) is performed, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is shown in FIG. 50 (B). The standby display effect 1 and the standby display effect 2 shown in FIG. 50 (C) are performed. The predetermined conditions will be described later.

The standby display effect 1 shown in FIG. 50 (A) shows a state in which the character CRA and the character CRB collide with each other. After that, the battle between the character CRA and the character CRB is repeatedly displayed.

The standby display effect 1 shown in FIG. 50 (B) shows a state in which the character CRA and the character CRB collide with each other, similarly to the standby display effect 1 shown in FIG. 50 (A).

Next, the standby display effect 2 shown in FIG. 50 (C) is performed. In this standby display effect 2, the fluctuation number suggestion display X1 at power-on and the ceiling arrival expectation suggestion display X2 are displayed. The power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1 displays "The final rotation is XXX rotation!", Suggesting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol at the time of power-on, in other words, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol over the evening. In the "XXX" part, the value of the number of fluctuations when the power is turned on is displayed. For example, when the power-on fluctuation count counter value is 840, the power-on fluctuation count suggestion display X1 is displayed as "The final rotation is 840 rotations!". The ceiling arrival expectation degree suggestion display X2 is displayed when the fluctuation number counter value is within a predetermined value from the ceiling value.

Next, the standby display effect 3 shown in FIG. 50 (D) is performed. In this standby display effect 3, the variation number suggestion display X1 at the time of turning on the power is continuously displayed, and the ceiling arrival remaining variation number suggestion display X3 is displayed. This ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation number suggestion display X3 is displayed as "more ... a big chance with YYY rotation!", Suggesting the remaining fluctuation number until reaching the ceiling, in other words, from the current fluctuation number with YYY rotation. It suggests reaching the ceiling. In addition, the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation frequency suggestion display X3 also suggests that there is a large chance because there is little remaining until the ceiling is reached. As the value of "YYY", the value obtained by subtracting the fluctuation count counter value from the ceiling value is displayed. For example, when the fluctuation count counter value is 840 and the ceiling value is 1000, the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation count suggestion display X3 is displayed as "more ... 160 rotations is a big chance!".

<Regarding the predetermined conditions in the special waiting productions A and B>
The predetermined conditions in the special standby effects A and B will be described. In the special standby effects A and B, if one of the following predetermined conditions is not satisfied, only the standby display effect 1 is performed, and if at least one of the following predetermined conditions is satisfied, only the standby display effect 1 is performed. , Standby display effects 1 and 2 (special standby effect A) or standby display effects 1 and 3 (special standby effect B) are performed.

Predetermined condition 1: The number of fluctuations of the special symbol has become N (an integer of 1 or more) since the power was turned on.
In this case, for example, in the special standby effect A, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol becomes 100 (when N = 100) from the time when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the standby display effect 1 and the standby display effect 1 and the standby display effect. 2 is performed, and until then, the standby display effect 2 is not performed.
The above N may be determined by lottery or may be determined in advance.

Predetermined condition 2: The number of out balls has reached a predetermined number. That is, the out-ball counter value has reached a predetermined number.
In this case, for example, in the special standby effect A, when the out-ball counter value reaches a predetermined number (1000 balls) from the time when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the standby display effect 1 and the standby display effect 2 are performed. Until then, the standby display effect 2 is not performed.
It should be noted that this predetermined number may be determined when a lottery is performed each time the out-ball counter value reaches a certain number and the player wins the game.

Predetermined condition 3: A predetermined time has passed since the power of the gaming machine 1 was turned on. The measurement of the predetermined time is based on the real-time clock 84A.
In this case, for example, in the special standby effect A, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 hours) has elapsed from the time when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the standby display effect 1 and the standby display effect 2 are performed, until then. , Standby display effect 2 is not performed.
In addition, this predetermined time may be decided when a lottery is performed every time a certain time elapses and a winner is won.

When two or more of the above predetermined conditions 1 to 3 are satisfied, the standby display effects 1 and 2 (special standby effect A) or the standby display effects 1 to 3 (special standby effect B) are satisfied. Or, when all of the above-mentioned predetermined conditions 1 to 3 are satisfied, the standby display effects 1 and 2 (special standby effect A) or the standby display effects 1 to 3 (special). The standby effect B) may be performed.

[Effect example]
An example of the effects of the special standby effects A and B is shown below.
In the special standby effects A and B of the above embodiment, when the above-mentioned predetermined conditions are satisfied, the power-on fluctuation count suggestion display including the power-on fluctuation counter value (the number of fluctuations stored at power-on) is displayed. X1 and X1A are displayed. According to this configuration, when there is a ceiling (when the ceiling value is reached, the time is shortened), the player can recognize how much the player should play to the ceiling when a predetermined condition is satisfied. , You can enjoy playing in front of the ceiling with the goal of satisfying certain conditions for the time being. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, since the predetermined condition is set based on the number of fluctuations from the time when the power is turned on, as in the above-mentioned predetermined condition 1, it is possible to give the player a motivation to change the special symbol.
Further, since the predetermined condition is set based on the number of out balls from the time when the power is turned on, as in the above-mentioned predetermined condition 2, it is possible to give the player a motivation to hit the game ball. ..
Further, since the predetermined condition is set based on the elapsed time from the time when the power is turned on as in the predetermined condition 3, it is possible to give the player a motivation to play for a long time.

[Example]
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the following aspects can be realized.
[Aspect XB-1]
It is a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a display means capable of performing a plurality of display effects.
Memories and
The number of fluctuation counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol and stores it in the storage means,
Display control for displaying a predetermined display including the number of fluctuations stored in the storage means when the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on. Means and
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
[Aspect XB-2]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XB-1.
The predetermined condition is that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol becomes an N (integer of 1 or more) fluctuation from the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XB-3]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XB-2.
The N is determined by lottery.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XB-4]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XB-3.
The N is a predetermined value,
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XB-5]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XB-1.
An out-ball counting means for counting the number of out-balls that are launched into the pachinko gaming machine and discharged from the pachinko gaming machine without winning a prize in the winning opening is provided.
The predetermined condition is that the number of the out balls counted by the out ball counting means has reached a predetermined number.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XB-6]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XB-1.
The predetermined condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on.
A pachinko machine that features this.

[Special standby production C]
FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining the special standby effect C. In the special standby effect C, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, either the special standby display effect A or the special standby display effect B is performed, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, FIG. 51. The standby display effect 1 shown in (A), the standby display effect 2 shown in FIG. 51 (B), and the standby display effect 3 shown in FIG. 51 (C) are performed. The predetermined conditions will be described later.

The standby display effect 1 shown in FIG. 51 (A) shows a state in which the character CRA and the character CRB collide with each other.

Next, the standby display effect 2 shown in FIG. 51 (B) is performed. In this standby display effect 2, the change number suggestion display X1A at power-on and the ceiling arrival expectation suggestion display X2 are displayed. The power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1A has the same character content as the power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1 displayed in the special standby effects A and B, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol at power-on, in other words. For example, it suggests the number of changes in the special symbol over the evening. However, the power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1A is a display that emphasizes a part of the power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1. Specifically, in the power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1A, the "final rotation speed" part is the same as the power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1, but the display of the "XXX rotation!" Part is expanded. And underlined, and even different colors. In this case, the font, the character pattern, the background image, and the like may be different. In the "XXX" part, the value of the number of fluctuations when the power is turned on is displayed. For example, when the power-on fluctuation count counter value is 840, the power-on fluctuation count suggestion display X1 is displayed as "The final rotation is 840 rotations!". The ceiling arrival expectation degree suggestion display X2 is displayed when the fluctuation number counter value is within a predetermined value from the ceiling value. The power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1A is a display that emphasizes a part of the power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1, but may be a display that emphasizes the entire power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1.

Next, the standby display effect 3 shown in FIG. 51 (C) is performed. In this standby display effect 3, the fluctuation number suggestion display X1A at power-on is continuously displayed, and the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation count suggestion display X3A is displayed. The ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation number suggestion display X3A has the same character content as the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation number suggestion display X3 displayed in the special standby effect B, and suggests the remaining fluctuation number until reaching the ceiling, in other words. , Suggests that the current number of fluctuations will reach the ceiling with YYY rotation. However, the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation number suggestion display X3A is a display that emphasizes a part of the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation number suggestion display X3. Specifically, in the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation number suggestion display X3A, the part "after ..." is the same as the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation number suggestion display X3, but the part "YYY rotation is a big chance!" Is displayed. Is enlarged, underlined, and in different colors. In this case, the font, the character pattern, the background image, and the like may be different. As the value of "YYY", the value obtained by subtracting the fluctuation count counter value from the ceiling value is displayed. For example, when the fluctuation count counter value is 840 and the ceiling value is 1000, the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation count suggestion display X3A is displayed as "more ... a big chance at 160 rotations!".

<Regarding the predetermined conditions in the special waiting production C>
The predetermined conditions in the special standby effect C will be described. If any of the following predetermined conditions is not satisfied in the special waiting effect C, the waiting display effect 1 to the waiting display effect 2 of the special standby effect A (FIGS. 49 (B) to (C)). Or, when the waiting display effect 1 to the waiting display effect 3 (FIGS. 50 (B) to (D)) of the special standby effect B is performed and at least one of the following predetermined conditions is satisfied. Performs the standby display effect 1 to the standby display effect 3 (FIGS. 51 (A) to (C)) of the special standby effect C. In this case, for example, if any of the following predetermined conditions is not satisfied, the waiting display effect 1 of the special waiting effect A, the waiting display effect 2, or the waiting display of the special waiting effect B is displayed. The effects 1 to the waiting display effect 3 are performed, and then, when at least one of the following predetermined conditions is satisfied, the waiting display effect 1 to the waiting display effect 3 of the special waiting effect C is performed.

Predetermined condition 4: The number of remaining times until the fluctuation count counter value reaches the ceiling value (the remaining number of times until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the ceiling value) is the remaining number of times until the power-on fluctuation counter value reaches the ceiling value. It became M (0 <M ≦ 1) times.
In this case, for example, if the ceiling value is 1000, the fluctuation count counter value at power-on is 900, and M is 0.5, the standby display effect 1 to standby of the special standby effect A is waited until the fluctuation counter value reaches 949. When the middle display effect 2 or the standby display effect 1 to the standby display effect 3 of the special standby effect B is performed and the fluctuation count counter value reaches 950, the remaining number until the fluctuation count counter value reaches the ceiling value ( 1000-950: 50) becomes M (0.5) times (: 50) of the remaining number of times (100) until the power-on fluctuation counter value (900) reaches the ceiling value (1000). The standby display effect 1 to the standby display effect 3 of C are performed.
Note that M is a number up to the first decimal place. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and M may be a number up to two decimal places or a number up to three decimal places.

Predetermined condition 5: The remaining number until the fluctuation count counter value reaches the ceiling value (the remaining number until the fluctuation count of the special symbol reaches the ceiling value) is the denominator L1 of the type 1 jackpot probability when the gaming machine 1 has a low probability. It was smaller than the value of L2 (0 <L2 ≦ 1) times (when the numerator was 1).
In this case, for example, if the ceiling value is 1000, L1 is 310.59 (the probability of one-class jackpot at low probability is about 1 / 310.59, see FIG. 9), and L2 is 0.5, the fluctuation number counter value is 844. Until then, the waiting display effect 1 to the waiting display effect 2 of the special waiting effect A, or the waiting display effect 1 to the waiting display effect 3 of the special waiting effect B is performed, and the fluctuation count counter value is increased. When it becomes 845, the remaining number (1000-845: 155) until the fluctuation number counter value reaches the ceiling value is L2 (0. 5) It becomes smaller than a double value (about 155.3), and the waiting display effect 1 to the waiting display effect 3 of the special standby effect C is performed.
Further, although the above L1 is used as the denominator of the type 1 jackpot probability at the time of low probability, it may be a value before or after the denominator of the type 1 jackpot probability at the time of low probability, and may be determined by lottery.
When L2 is set to 1, L1 may be an integer by rounding off the first decimal place of the denominator of the type 1 jackpot probability at the time of low probability.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are two gaming states, a normal gaming state with a low accuracy and low base, and a time-saving gaming state with a low accuracy and high base. In addition to the state and the time-saving gaming state, there may be a latent probability variable gaming state (high accuracy low base gaming state) and a high accuracy high base probability variation gaming state.
Predetermined condition 6: The gaming state at the time of turning on the power is a latent probability changing gaming state different from the normal gaming state.
In this case, for example, when the gaming state at the time of turning on the power is the normal gaming state, the waiting display effect 1 of the special waiting effect A, the waiting display effect 2, or the waiting display of the special waiting effect B is displayed. When the game state at the time of turning on the power is the latent probability change game state, the standby display effect 1 to the standby display effect 3 of the special standby effect C is performed. Not limited to this, even if the gaming state at the time of turning on the power is the latent probability changing gaming state, the waiting display effect 1 to the waiting display effect 2 of the special standby effect A is up to a predetermined number of fluctuations of the special symbol. Or, the waiting display effect 1 to the waiting display effect 3 of the special waiting effect B is performed, and when the predetermined number of fluctuations is reached, the waiting display effect 1 to the waiting display effect 3 of the special waiting effect C is performed. May be made.
When the game state at the time of turning on the power is the latent probability change game state, the special standby effect C is performed, and when the fluctuation number counter value reaches the ceiling value, the time is shortened. That is, in this case, when the ceiling is reached, the latent probability variation game state: high accuracy low base state changes to the probability variation game state: high accuracy high base state.
Further, the gaming state at the time of turning on the power is set to be a latent probability changing gaming state different from the normal gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a time other than when the power is turned on.

[Variation example of special waiting production]
The special standby effects A to C of the above embodiment are to be performed during the standby, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special standby effects A to C may be performed during the change of the special symbol. In this case, in the special standby effects A to C, the display of the fluctuation number suggestion display X1, X1A at power-on, and the ceiling arrival remaining fluctuation count suggestion display X3, X3A may be continuously displayed during the fluctuation of the special symbol. Alternatively, it may be displayed by a predetermined trigger (for example, 10 fluctuations have elapsed, the number of holds has reached 4).

[Effect example]
An example of the effect of the special standby effect C is shown below.
In the special waiting effect C of the above embodiment, if the above-mentioned predetermined conditions are not satisfied, the waiting display effect 1 of the special waiting effect A, the waiting display effect 2, or the waiting of the special waiting effect B is in progress. Display effect 1 to standby display effect 3, that is, when the power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1 is displayed and then the above-mentioned predetermined conditions are satisfied, at least one of the power-on fluctuation number suggestion display X1 is displayed. The display X1A suggesting the number of fluctuations at power-on, which is a display emphasizing the part, is performed. According to this configuration, when there is a ceiling (when the ceiling value is reached, the time is shortened), the player suggests to the player the number of fluctuations at power-on that is highlighted when a predetermined condition is satisfied. With the appearance of the display X1A, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation to reach the ceiling, and it is possible to motivate the player to reach the ceiling. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, the predetermined conditions are the remaining number until the fluctuation number counter value reaches the ceiling value (the remaining number of times until the fluctuation number of the special symbol reaches the ceiling value) and the number of fluctuations when the power is turned on, as in the predetermined condition 4 above. Since the counter value is set based on the number of remaining times until the ceiling value is reached, the appearance of highlighting is affected by the number of fluctuations over the evening (counter value of the number of fluctuations when the power is turned on), and the special symbol is changed for the player. Motivation for motivation can be given.
Further, the predetermined conditions are the remaining number until the fluctuation number counter value reaches the ceiling value (the remaining number of times until the fluctuation number of the special symbol reaches the ceiling value) and the low of the gaming machine 1 as in the predetermined condition 5 above. Since it is set based on the denominator L1 (when the numerator is 1) of the probability of one type of jackpot at the time of probability, the player plays the game until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol becomes at least the same number of times as the probability denominator of the type 1 jackpot. Motivation to continue can be given.
Further, since the predetermined condition is set based on the latent probability changing gaming state when the power is turned on, which is different from the normal gaming state, as in the predetermined condition 6, the player is in an advantageous state. It can be recognized as being present, and the player can be motivated to play for a long time.

[Example]
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the following aspects can be realized.
[Aspect XC-1]
It is a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a display means capable of performing a plurality of display effects.
Memories and
The number of fluctuation counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol and stores it in the storage means,
Display control means and
With
The display control means is a first display that displays on the display means a first display including the number of fluctuations stored when the pachinko gaming machine is turned on in the storage means after the pachinko gaming machine is turned on. The power supply of the pachinko gaming machine is the effect and the second display effect performed after the first display effect, in which the remaining number of times until the variation number counted by the variation number counting means reaches a predetermined value is the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine. When the number of fluctuations stored at the time of input becomes M (0 <M <1) times the remaining number of times until the predetermined value is reached, a second display different from the first display is used as the display means. Performs the second display effect to be displayed.
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
[Aspect XC-2]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XC-1.
The second display is a display that emphasizes at least a part of the first display.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XC-3]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XC-2.
The first display or the second display includes the current number of fluctuations counted by the number of fluctuation counting means.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XC-4]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XC-2 or the aspect XC-3.
The second display is a display in which the first display is emphasized by changing the color of at least a part of the first display.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XC-5]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XC-2 or the aspect XC-3.
The second display is a display in which the first display is emphasized by changing at least a part of the pattern of the first display.
A pachinko machine that features this.

[Aspect XD-1]
It is a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a display means capable of performing a plurality of display effects.
Memories and
The number of fluctuation counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol and stores it in the storage means,
Display control means and
With
After the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on, the display control means displays a first display on the display means including the number of fluctuations stored in the storage means when the pachinko gaming machine is turned on. The effect and the second display effect performed after the first display effect, the remaining number of times until the fluctuation number counted by the fluctuation number counting means reaches a predetermined value is L1 (L1 is 1 or more). When the value becomes smaller than L2 (0 <L2 <1) times the value of (integer), the second display effect of displaying a second display different from the first display on the display means is performed.
The L1 is determined based on the jackpot probability of the gaming machine.
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
[Aspect XD-2]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XD-1.
The second display is a display that emphasizes at least a part of the first display.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XD-3]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XD-2.
The first display or the second display includes the current number of fluctuations counted by the number of fluctuation counting means.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XD-4]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XD-2 or the aspect XD-3.
The second display is a display in which the first display is emphasized by changing the color of at least a part of the first display.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XD-5]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XD-2 or the aspect XD-3.
The second display is a display in which the first display is emphasized by changing at least a part of the pattern of the first display.
A pachinko machine that features this.

[Aspect XE-1]
It is a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a display means capable of performing a plurality of display effects.
Memories and
The number of fluctuation counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol and stores it in the storage means,
Display control means and
With
The display control means is a first display that displays on the display means a first display including the number of fluctuations stored when the pachinko gaming machine is turned on in the storage means after the pachinko gaming machine is turned on. In the effect and the second display effect performed after the first display effect, the game state is different from the normal game state and is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. In some cases, the second display effect of displaying a second display different from the first display on the display means is performed.
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
[Aspect XE-2]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XE-1.
The second display is a display that emphasizes at least a part of the first display.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XE-3]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XE-2.
The first display or the second display includes the current number of fluctuations counted by the number of fluctuation counting means.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XE-4]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XE-2 or the aspect XE-3.
The second display is a display in which the first display is emphasized by changing the color of at least a part of the first display.
A pachinko machine that features this.
[Aspect XE-5]
The pachinko gaming machine according to the aspect XE-2 or the aspect XE-3.
The second display is a display in which the first display is emphasized by changing at least a part of the pattern of the first display.
A pachinko machine that features this.

[Other variants]
In the various display effects described above, a configuration that does not include a part of the effects or an effect other than the above may be included.

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has been described by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the pachinko gaming machine, the present invention may be applied to a spinning machine such as a slot machine, an arrange ball gaming machine, or a sparrow ball gaming machine. When the game machine 1 is used as a slot machine, the game medium may be changed from a game ball to a game medal.

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment includes the effect button 63 as an operation unit operated by the player, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a lever, a trigger, or the like may be used as the operation unit operated by the player. .. Further, in the display effect of the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the display effect may be executed by using the button image representing the effect button 63, but instead of this, the display effect is performed by using the image representing the select button 68. It may be executed, or the display effect may be executed using an image representing a lever or a trigger.

The gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is a gaming machine equipped with a payout device for paying out balls, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the above-mentioned gaming machine 1, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that is not equipped with a payout device, such as a so-called enclosed gaming machine.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, these effects may be combined with each other to form one display effect. That is, two or more production examples and / or modification examples may be combined among the plurality of production examples and / or modification examples described above.

Although the present embodiment has been described above based on the embodiments and modifications, the embodiments of the above-described embodiments are for facilitating the understanding of the present embodiment and do not limit the present embodiment. This aspect may be modified or improved without departing from its spirit and claims, and this aspect includes its equivalents.

1 ... Game machine 20A ... 1st start port (1st ball entry port)
20B ... 1st start port (1st ball entry port)
22 ... 2nd start port (2nd ball entry port)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 81 (variation pattern determination means)
91 ... Microcomputer for effect control (effect execution means, hold means)

Claims (6)

It is a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a display means capable of performing a plurality of display effects.
Memories and
The number of fluctuation counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol and stores it in the storage means,
Display control for displaying a predetermined display including the number of fluctuations stored in the storage means when the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on. Means and
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by being equipped with. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.
The predetermined condition is that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol becomes an N (integer of 1 or more) fluctuation from the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine.
A pachinko machine that features this. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2.
The N is determined by lottery.
A pachinko machine that features this. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3.
The N is a predetermined value,
A pachinko machine that features this. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.
An out-ball counting means for counting the number of out-balls that are launched into the pachinko gaming machine and discharged from the pachinko gaming machine without winning a prize in the winning opening is provided.
The predetermined condition is that the number of the out balls counted by the out ball counting means has reached a predetermined number.
A pachinko machine that features this. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.
The predetermined condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on.
A pachinko machine that features this.

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