JP2021129689A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce discomfort given to a player.SOLUTION: A game machine can perform switching to a second performance stage different from a first performance stage when first determination is made at a prescribed number of times in the case that determination by determination means is made at a prescribed number of times while setting a first performance stage, does not perform switching to the second performance stage in the case that second determination is made at the prescribed number of times, and can perform switching to the second performance stage when the first determination is made at the prescribed number of times and beyond.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 92

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine in which a large-role lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball enters the starting port, and a special symbol is determined based on the result of the large-role lottery. In such a gaming machine, a variable time is set each time a major lottery is performed, and while the variable time is being clocked, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display unit, and when the variable time elapses, a special symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit. Is stopped and displayed. Then, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit is a jackpot symbol, a big role game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained is executed.

During the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display unit, a variable effect for suggesting and notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery is executed. In the gaming machine, the effect of the effect is improved by diversifying the execution pattern of the variable effect. Further, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a plurality of production stages are provided, and a gaming machine in which an image displayed on an image display unit, BGM, or the like is different for each production stage is widely adopted.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-18495

In a conventional gaming machine, when the production mode is switched, the player may feel uncomfortable.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a sense of discomfort given to a player.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a first starting region and a second starting region provided in the gaming region, and a first due to the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting region. The present invention includes a determination means for making a determination and making a second determination due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, and an effect stage setting means for setting any of a plurality of types of effect stages. The effect stage setting means is the first when the first determination is performed at the predetermined number of times when the determination by the determination means is executed a predetermined number of times during the setting of the first effect stage. It is possible to switch to the second production stage different from the production stage of the above, and when the second determination is made at the predetermined number of times, the switching to the second production stage is not executed. When the first determination is made after the predetermined number of times, the switching to the second effect stage can be executed.

Further, a game state setting means for setting one of a plurality of game states having different game progress conditions according to a predetermined game state setting condition is provided, and a jackpot determination result is obtained for the plurality of the game states. Is derived from the low-probability gaming state derived with a predetermined probability, the high-probability gaming state in which the jackpot determination result is derived with a higher probability than the low-probability gaming state, the non-time-saving gaming state, and the non-time-saving gaming state. Also includes a time-saving game state in which the game ball can easily enter at least one of the first start area and the second start area, and the effect stage setting means is such that the game state is the low probability game state. Moreover, in the case of the non-time saving game state, the first effect stage and the second effect stage may be set.

Further, the predetermined number of times may be the number of times that 1 is added to the specific number.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the discomfort given to the player.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which shows the state which the door is opened which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the 2nd big prize opening which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls the progress of the game which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. This is an address map of the memory area used by the main CPU according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the low probability jackpot determination random number determination table which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the high probability jackpot determination random number determination table which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the hit symbol random number determination table and the small hit symbol random number determination table which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. (A) is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern random number determination table according to the simultaneous rotation reference example, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the game state and the fluctuation time which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is 1st figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is the 2nd figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. (A) is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation time data table according to the simultaneous rotation reference example, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the open / close control pattern table according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state according to the original game property which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state when the game is not performed appropriately which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the gaming machine state flag which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is the first flowchart explaining the CPU initialization process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is the 2nd flowchart explaining the CPU initialization process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the subcommand group set processing in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the evacuation process at the time of power-off in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the setting-related processing in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passing process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st start port passing process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd start port passing process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in the main control board which concerns on a simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the effect determination processing at the time of acquisition in the main control board which concerns on a simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening passing process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the special game management phase which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation processing in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is the first flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is the 2nd flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol hit detection process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the count-cutting management process in the main control board which concerns on a simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special symbol change in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board which concerns on simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the symbol forced stop processing in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening preprocessing in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening open / close switching process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening control process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening closing effective processing in the main control board which concerns on simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening end weight processing in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining the normal game management phase which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the process during the normal symbol change in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the processing before opening the winning opening of a normal electric accessory in the main control board which concerns on the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board which concerns on simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process in the main control board which concerns on simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening closure effective processing in the main control board which concerns on simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight processing in the main control board which concerns on simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of the variation pattern without reach which concerns on the effect reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern which concerns on the effect reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of the development reach variation pattern at the time of loss which concerns on the effect reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of the development reach variation pattern at the time of a big hit which concerns on the effect reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect when the reach development effect which concerns on the effect reference example is executed twice. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern which concerns on the effect reference example. It is a figure explaining the variation effect decision table which concerns on the effect reference example. It is a figure explaining an example of the hold display effect which concerns on the effect reference example. (A) is a diagram for explaining the final hold display pattern determination table according to the effect reference example, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the previous hold display pattern determination table according to the effect reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the sub-CPU initialization process in the sub-control board which concerns on production reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the subtimer interrupt processing in the sub-control board which concerns on production reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead designation command reception process in the sub-control board which concerns on production reference example. It is a flowchart explaining the variation command reception process in the sub-control board which concerns on production reference example. It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure explaining the big prize opening which concerns on Example. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls the progress of the game which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure explaining the hit symbol random number determination table and the small hit symbol random number determination table which concerns on Example. It is a figure explaining the game state and fluctuation time which concerns on Example. It is the first figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table which concerns on embodiment. It is a 2nd figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure explaining the opening / closing mode of the large winning opening and the opening / closing mode of a specific area by a movable member according to an embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table which concerns on Example. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table which concerns on Example. (A) is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation time data table according to the embodiment, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the open / close control pattern table according to the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state according to the original game property which concerns on Example. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in the main control board which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the combination gate passing process in the main control board which concerns on embodiment. It is 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board which concerns on Example. It is the 2nd flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the symbol forced stop processing in the main control board which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening preprocessing in the main control board which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening end wait processing in the main control board which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure explaining the production stage which concerns on Example. It is a figure explaining the production design for each production stage which concerns on Example. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect which concerns on Example. It is a figure explaining the variation information determination table which concerns on Example. It is a flowchart explaining the variation command reception process in the sub-control board which concerns on embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the game state designation command reception process in the sub-control board which concerns on embodiment.

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

In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, first, as reference examples of simultaneous rotation, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of a so-called simultaneous rotation machine, and specific processing on each substrate will be described. Then, as a reference example of the effect, a specific effect that can be executed by the simultaneous turning machine and a specific process related to the effect will be described. Then, as an example of the present invention, a configuration different from each reference example will be specifically described.

<Simultaneous rotation reference example>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 according to the simultaneous turning reference example, and shows a state in which the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and an inner frame 104 that is openably and closably attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism. The middle frame 104 is provided with a front frame 106 that is openably and closably attached by a hinge mechanism.

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

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

The game area 116 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area in which the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills (not shown) so that the game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and windmills and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction. I have to.

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

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first fixed starting port 120A, a first variable starting port 120B, a second starting port 122, and a normal drawing operating port 125 in which a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters these general winning openings 118, the first fixed starting opening 120A, the first variable starting opening 120B, the second starting opening 122, and the normal drawing operating opening 125, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player. Is done. In the following, the first fixed starting port 120A and the first variable starting port 120B will be collectively referred to as the first starting port 120.

As will be described in detail later, a first starting area is provided in the first starting port 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting port 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is provided. A lottery is held to determine the special symbol of 1. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not a large role game or a small hit game, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the second large winning opening 128 according to the simultaneous turning reference example. The second game area 116b is provided with a structure 129 that projects toward the front side of the game board 108. The structure 129 is surrounded by four sides and a bottom side located in the left-right direction and the front-back direction of the gaming machine 100, and an opening is formed in the upper portion. The opening formed in the upper part of the structure 129 becomes the second large winning opening 128. A movable piece 128b is provided on the upper part of the structure 129, and normally, as shown in FIG. 3A, the movable piece 128b is maintained in a closed state in which the second special winning opening 128 is closed. ..

The movable piece 128b projects into the game area 116 in which the game ball rolls and flows down so as to face above the game machine 100. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is maintained in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the game area 116 (second game area 116b) falls onto the movable piece 128b. Here, the bases of the structure 129 are substantially parallel in the horizontal direction, and the right side surface of the gaming machine 100 has a dimensional relationship slightly longer in the height direction than the left side surface. Therefore, in the second prize opening 128, the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side, and the movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is located so that the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. It is inclined to. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is in the closed state, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3A, the game ball that has fallen on the movable piece 128b slowly rolls on the movable piece 128b from right to left. It will move.

Then, when the small hit game described later is executed, the movable piece 128b shifts to an open state in which the second large winning opening 128 is opened. Here, as shown in FIG. 3B, the movable piece 128b shifts from the closed state to the open state by sliding toward the back side of the game board 108. As a result, when the state changes from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the movable piece 128b falls into the second large winning opening 128 by its own weight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that did not enter any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the normal drawing operating opening 125, and the large winning opening. Is provided on the back side of the game board 108 from the game area 116.

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

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

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the main effect display unit 200a, and is normally retracted in a state of being divided into a plurality of constituent members at the origin position on the back side of the game board 108, so that the player can evacuate. It is not visible. Then, when each component moves to a movable position on the front surface of the main effect display unit 200a by driving the actuator during the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, the front surface of the main effect display unit 200a. Each component is united to give the player a sense of expectation of a big hit.

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

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

The effect operation device 208 is composed of buttons that receive a player's pressing operation, is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the game machine 100, and is provided at a position below the transmission plate 110. The effect operation device 208 is activated according to an image or the like displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various operations are performed according to the operation. The production is executed.

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

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

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control means for controlling the progress of the game according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

The main control board 300 has a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first fixed device for detecting that a game ball has entered the first fixed starting port 120A. A second variable start port detection switch 120Bs, which detects that a game ball has entered the first variable start port 120B, and a second variable start port detection switch 120Bs, which detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 122. Start port detection switch 122s, gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, normal figure operation port detection switch 125s for detecting that the game ball has entered the normal figure operation port 125, first large The first large winning opening detection switch 126s that detects that a game ball has entered the winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s that detects that a game ball has entered the second large winning opening 128 are connected. A detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

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

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

Further, a setting change switch 180s is provided on the back surface of the game board 108. The setting change switch 180s is configured to be accessible by a dedicated key. The operation of changing and confirming the set value is possible on condition that the setting change switch 180s is turned on. As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 100 of the simultaneous rotation reference example, one of the six levels of set values having different degrees of advantage is stored as a registered set value in the set value buffer, and according to the stored registered set value. The game progresses. Here, the set value is set in 6 stages, but the set value may be provided in only 2 stages of high setting and low setting, or may be provided in other plurality of stages. Furthermore, the set value is not essential and the degree of advantage does not have to be changed.

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

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

Further, the gaming machine 100 of the simultaneous turning reference example mainly includes a special game started by entering the gaming ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting opening 122, and the passing of the gaming ball through the gate 124, or , It is roughly divided into a normal game started by entering a game ball into the normal drawing operation port 125. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, as well as data and tables required for various games.

Further, the payout control board 310 and the sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300. The payout control board 310 controls for firing the game ball and controls for paying out the prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress output from the main control board 300 is transmitted via the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. , Will be output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

Further, a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage unit to the player as prize balls is connected to the payout control board 310. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control the player to pay out a predetermined prize ball. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316s, and it is possible to grasp whether the prize balls to be paid out have been paid out to the player.

Further, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected to the payout control board 310. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage leading the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and the game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310.

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

Further, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 that controls launch of the game ball. The payout control board 310 is provided with an operation handle 112, and is connected to a touch sensor 112s for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112 and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112. ing. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control circuit 320 controls to energize the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launcher to launch the game ball.

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

Specifically, in the sub control board 330, the sub CPU 330a, the sub ROM 330b, and the sub RAM 330c cooperate to function as a sub main, an image control unit, an accessory control unit, a lighting control unit, and a voice control unit. The sub-main determines the content of the effect to be executed and manages and supervises the execution of the effect according to various input commands. The image control unit performs image display control for displaying an image on the main effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as patterns, backgrounds, and subtitles displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the image control unit reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown) and mains the image data. Controls the image display of the effect display unit 200a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the main RAM 300c, a 16-byte unused area (F200H to F20FH) is provided between the used area and the unused area. The unused areas (F200H to F20FH) are set as boundary areas that separate the used area and the unused area, and the boundary between the used area and the unused area is clarified, and a program for controlling the progress of the game is provided. When the unused area is used during execution, and when the program for performing the test specified by the game machine rules and the processing for controlling the display of the performance display monitor 184 is being executed. It prevents the used area from being used.

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

Next, the game in the gaming machine 100 of the simultaneous rotation reference example will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the simultaneous rotation reference example, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel. In the special game, the game progresses in one of the low-probability game state and the high-probability game state, and the normal game is in any of the non-time-short game state, the medium-time short-time game state, and the short-time game state. The game progresses.

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

As described above, since the special game and the normal game proceed in parallel at the same time, in the simultaneous rotation reference example, the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state, the non-time-saving game state, the medium-time short-time game state, and the time-saving game The game state is a combination of any of the states. In the following, for ease of understanding, the gaming state related to the special game, that is, the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are referred to as the special gaming state, and the gaming state related to the normal game, that is, the non-time-saving gaming state, medium. The time-saving game state and the time-saving game state may be referred to as a normal game state. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the game is in a low-probability game state and the set value is set to 6 (registered set value = 6), a large winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. 6 (f). Is done. According to the low probability jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10253, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 8996, it is determined to be a small hit, and others. If it is a big hit decision random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 259.0, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

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

When the game is in a high-probability game state and the set value is set to 1 (registered set value = 1), a large winning combination lottery is performed with reference to the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7 (a). Is done. According to this high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10620, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 8996, it is determined to be a small hit, and others. If it is a big hit decision random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 105.7, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

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

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

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

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

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 8 (a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 8 (b), according to the acquired value of the winning symbol random number, As shown in the figure, a jackpot symbol (special symbols A to J) is determined as a special symbol. Further, according to the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 8 (c) and the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 8 (d), the acquired value of the winning symbol random number. As shown in the figure, small hit symbols (special symbols Z1 to Z6) are determined as special symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the simultaneous rotation reference example, it may be set to a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the time-saving game state, the winning probability in the regular drawing lottery is high, the fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is long. In the following, a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a low-probability time-saving state.

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

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

In the sub control board 330, an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state set in the main control board 300 is set. The effect mode defines a background image, BGM, etc. displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the content of the effect is different for each effect mode. That is, the player can identify the current gaming state by the effect mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the simultaneous rotation reference example, the case where the average of the fluctuation time of the high-accuracy time-shortening state (second period) is shorter than the average of the fluctuation time of the high-accuracy precursor state (first period) will be described. The average fluctuation time of the state (second period) may be longer than the average fluctuation time of the high-probability precursor state (first period). That is, the average of the fluctuation time of the high-accuracy time-shortening state (second period) and the average of the fluctuation time of the high-accuracy precursor state (first period) may be different.

FIG. 11 is a first diagram for explaining a special electric accessory operating ram set table according to a simultaneous turning reference example, and FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory operating ram set table according to a simultaneous turning reference example. It is a figure of 2. The special electric accessory operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the large role game or the small hit game, and the special electric accessory operating ram set is stored during the large role game and the small hit game. With reference to the table, the first prize-winning port solenoid 126c or the second prize-winning port solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. In reality, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and the corresponding table plays a major role according to the determined special symbol type. It is set at the start of the game or small hit game, but here, for convenience of explanation, the control data of the special symbol is shown for each symbol type.

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

If the jackpot is won by holding the special 1 and the special symbols A, B, and D are determined as the jackpot symbols, the major role game composed of four round games is executed. In this big role game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only once in each of the 1st to 4th round games. In each round game, the first large winning opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and when a specified number of game balls enter during this period or the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the first prize is opened. One big winning opening 126 is closed and one round game is completed.

In addition, when a jackpot is won by holding special 1 and special symbols C and E are determined as jackpot symbols, a major role game composed of 10 round games is executed. In these big role games, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only once in each of the 1st to 10th round games. In each round game, the first large winning opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and when a specified number of game balls enter during this period or the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the first prize is opened. One big winning opening 126 is closed and one round game is completed.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when a jackpot is won by holding special 2 and special symbols F, G, and I are determined as jackpot symbols, a major role game composed of four round games is executed. NS. In this big role game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only once in each of the 1st to 4th round games. In each round game, the first large winning opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and when a specified number of game balls enter during this period or the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the first prize is opened. One big winning opening 126 is closed and one round game is completed.

In addition, when a jackpot is won by holding special 2 and special symbols H and J are determined as jackpot symbols, a major role game composed of 10 round games is executed. In this big role game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only once in each of the 1st to 10th round games. In each round game, the first large winning opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and when a specified number of game balls enter during this period or the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the first prize is opened. One big winning opening 126 is closed and one round game is completed.

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

However, in the simultaneous rotation reference example, the structure is such that the game ball easily stays on the movable piece 128b that keeps the second large winning opening 128 in the closed state, and the movable piece 128b is moved to the open state. The game ball staying on the piece 128b is guided into the second large winning opening 128. Therefore, by opening the second large winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds x 2 times, an average of 2 to 3 game balls will enter the 2nd large winning opening 128.

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

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

At the design stage of the gaming machine 100, it is necessary to strictly manage and adjust the firing prize ball ratio, which is the ratio between the number of launched balls of the gaming ball and the number of prize balls paid out. Therefore, in the simultaneous rotation reference example, a special symbol Z4 in which the 0.1 second opening is performed twice in the small hit game and a special symbol Z5 in which the 0.1 second opening is performed three times in the small hit game are provided. By simply changing these selection ratios, the firing prize ball ratio can be easily adjusted and changed.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the major role game according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. In the simultaneous rotation reference example, when the big role game is executed, the game state setting table is referred to according to the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the hold type, and the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), and after the big role game is completed. Set the game state of.

When the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a normal state or a penalty state, if the big hit is won by holding the special 1 which is a real fluctuation target, the game state after the big role game is set according to the type of the big hit symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the low probability time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of times the time-saving game state is continued (hereinafter, referred to as "time-saving number of times") is set to 100 times. This means that the time-saving game state continues until the big role lottery is held 100 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time reductions indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving game state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the game state is set again. It will be. Therefore, when the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, if the lottery result other than the big hit is derived 100 times without deriving the lottery result of the big hit in the time-saving game state, the non-time-saving game state The game state will be changed to (normal state).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal drawing operating port 125, it is associated with whether or not the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is energized and controlled. Judgment processing of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery") is performed.

As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal drawing operating port 125, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and this disturbance Numerical values are stored in the general drawing reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c up to a maximum of four. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the winning decision random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal figure operating port 125 in a state where the determined random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the game is concerned. The winning random number is not stored based on the passage of the sphere. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the normal figure hold storage area when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or the game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125 is referred to as a normal figure hold.

When the normal drawing lottery is started when the normal game state is the non-time saving game state, the hit determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to as shown in FIG. 14A. According to this non-time saving game state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost symbol is determined as the type of normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the first variable starting The movable piece 120b of the mouth 120B is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the medium-time short-time game state, as shown in FIG. 14B, the hit determination random number determination table for the medium-time short-time game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the medium-time short game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 49, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the hit determination random number is 50 to 99. In addition, the lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the medium-time short game state, that is, the winning probability is 50/100.

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, it is normal. A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time-saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table according to a simultaneous rotation reference example, and FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining an opening / closing control pattern table according to a simultaneous rotation reference example. As described above, when the general drawing lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state and the medium-time saving gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and the gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state. If so, the fluctuation time is determined to be 1 second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is displayed in a variable manner (blinking display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is opened / closed controlled as shown in FIG. 15 (b). Energization is controlled with reference to the pattern table. Actually, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each game state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined. ..

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 15B, the opening / closing control of the first variable starting port 120B is performed with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table. According to this opening / closing control pattern table, the time before opening the normal electric power (waiting time until the opening of the first variable starting port 120B is started) and the maximum number of times of switching the opening / closing of the normal electric accessory (opening of the first variable starting port 120B). Number of times), solenoid energization time (energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c for each opening number of the first variable start port 120B, that is, one opening time of the first variable start port 120B), specified number (first variable) The maximum number of winnings to the first variable starting port 120B while the starting port 120B is fully opened), the effective closing time of the normal electric power (the closing time between each opening of the first variable starting port 120B, that is, the pause time), the general electric power Effective state time (waiting time from the end of the last opening of the first variable start port 120B), normal power end wait time (after the normal electric power effective state time elapses, wait until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol described later is resumed. Time) is stored in advance as control data of the first variable starting port 120B for each gaming state as shown in the figure.

In this way, by setting the winning probability, the fluctuation time, and the opening time of the normal symbol, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 15B, the firing prize ball ratio (for the game ball launched in the game area 116) The ratio of the number of prize balls that the game balls enter into the first variable starting port 120B, the second starting port 122, the normal drawing operating port 125, and the large winning opening and is paid out to the player) is the number of shots in the non-time saving game state. : The number of prize balls = 100: 20, the number of shots in the medium-time short game state: the number of prize balls = 100: 40, and the number of shots in the short-time game state: the number of prize balls = 100: 99.

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

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the original game playability according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. With the above configuration, the gaming machine 100 realizes the following playability. Here, the case where the registration setting value is set to "1" will be described. First, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, it is set to the normal state shown in FIG. 16A. In the normal state, since the substantially variable target is set to the special 1 hold, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first fixed start port 120A. Since the first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game board 108, the player performs a so-called "left-handed" in a normal state.

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

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

In the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol A, the gaming state after the big role game is the low probability time saving state shown in FIG. 16 (b). If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol A will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 30%. Therefore, if a jackpot is won in the normal state, there is a 30% chance that the gaming state will shift to the low probability time saving state. In the low-probability time-saving state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to put the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B. 2 Right-handed aiming at the game area 116b will be performed.

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

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

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 are the special symbols B and D, the gaming state after the big role game is the high accuracy time reduction shown in FIG. 16 (c). It becomes a state. If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbols B and D will be determined as the jackpot symbols is 35%. Therefore, if a jackpot is won in the normal state, there is a 35% probability that the gaming state will shift to the high-accuracy time-saving state. In the high-accuracy time-saving state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to put the game ball into the first variable start port 120B. 2 Right-handed aiming at the game area 116b will be performed.

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

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 are the special symbols C and E, the gaming state after the major role game is a highly accurate precursor shown in FIG. 16 (d). It becomes a state. If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbols C and E will be determined as the jackpot symbols is 35%. Therefore, if a jackpot is won in the normal state, there is a 35% probability that the gaming state will shift to the high-probability precursor state. In the high-accuracy precursor state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to put the game ball into the first variable start port 120B. 2 Right-handed aiming at the game area 116b will be performed.

When the special symbols C and E are determined, the high probability precursor state is set and the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. At this time, when the number of fluctuations after the big role game reaches 100 times, the time-saving game state ends, and the normal game state becomes the non-time-saving game state. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the most dominant state shown in FIG. 16 (e) due to the time saving omission. As will be described in detail later, in the most dominant state, the number of game balls can be increased simply by continuously firing the game balls toward the second game area 116b. Therefore, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the goal of the game is not to win the jackpot, but to skip the time without winning the jackpot.

According to the special 1 hold of the actual fluctuation target in the high-accuracy precursor state, the high-accuracy time-shortening state, and the low-accuracy time-saving state, when the jackpot is won, the special symbols A to E are determined as the jackpot symbols. When the special symbol A is determined, four round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the low probability time saving state shown in FIG. 16 (b). Further, when the special symbols B and D are determined, the round game is executed 4 times or 10 times in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes a highly accurate time saving state. Further, when the special symbols C and E are determined, the round game is executed 4 times or 10 times in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes a high probability precursor state.

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

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

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

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

According to the special 2 hold of the real fluctuation target in this most dominant state, when the jackpot is won, the special symbols F to J are determined as the jackpot symbols. When the special symbol F is determined, four round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the low probability time saving state shown in FIG. 16 (b). Further, when the special symbols G and I are determined, the round game is executed 4 times or 10 times in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes a highly accurate time saving state. Further, when the special symbols H and J are determined, the round game is executed 4 times or 10 times in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes a high probability precursor state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state when the game is not properly performed according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. As described above, in the gaming machine 100, the variation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 and the variation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 are simultaneously performed in parallel. At this time, if there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged as a result of the large winning combination lottery being held due to a hold other than the actual fluctuation target, the fluctuation time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes. However, after the big win lottery is performed by the hold other than the real change target, for example, as a result of interrupting the game, the big hit by the hold other than the real change target may be confirmed. In this case, the gaming state changes as shown in FIG.

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

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a gaming machine state flag according to a reference example of simultaneous rotation. In the main control board 300, whether or not the game can proceed is managed by the game machine state flag. One of six types of flag values from 00H to 05H is set in the gaming machine status flag. The flag value = 00H of the gaming machine status flag indicates a game-enabled state, and when the gaming machine status flag is 00H, the game progress is controlled, and when the gaming machine status flag is other than 00H, the game is played. It will be stopped.

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

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 19 is a first flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example, and FIG. 20 shows the CPU initialization process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is a second flowchart to be done.

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

(Step S100-1)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a reads a boot program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process, and performs setting processes necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply cutoff detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-5.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value of the gaming machine status flag loaded in step S100-11 is 00H (gamable state), the setting change switch 180s is on, and the middle frame 104 is open. judge. As a result, if it is determined that all three conditions are satisfied, the process is transferred to step S100-21, and if it is determined that even one of the three conditions is not satisfied, the process is transferred to step S100-23.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a sets 02H (setting confirmation state) in the gaming machine status flag. That is, when the middle frame 104 is open, the setting change switch 180s is on, and the power is normally turned on while the RAM clear button is not pressed, the setting confirmation state is set.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a executes an initialization process for clearing the clear target at the time of power recovery, which is an area after the start address set in step S100-15 of the main RAM 300c, and shifts the process to step S100-49.

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the check result of the read / write memory in the step S100-31 is normal. As a result, if it is determined that the process is normal, the process is transferred to step S100-37, and if it is determined that the process is not normal, the process is transferred to step S100-35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a subcommand group set process (S110) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

(Step S110-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure 1 hold designation command setting process for setting a special figure 1 hold designation command indicating the number of special 1 hold in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-11)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure 2 hold designation command setting process for setting a special figure 2 hold designation command indicating the number of special 2 hold designations in the transmission buffer.

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

(Step S110-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a variation pattern selection state specification command setting process for setting a variation pattern selection state specification command indicating the variation pattern selection state in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure phase designation command setting process for setting a special figure phase designation command indicating the special game management phase in the transmission buffer. The special game management phase will be described later.

(Step S110-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is in the special symbol change waiting state. As a result, if it is determined that the state is in the special symbol change waiting state, the process is shifted to step S110-21, and if it is determined that the state is not in the special symbol change waiting state, the subcommand group set process is terminated.

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

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

(Evacuation processing when the power of the main control board 300 is turned off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) when the power is turned off in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. The main CPU 300a monitors the power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power failure saver process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the simultaneous rotation reference example, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is added and updated by 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, at that time. Update the initial value for the winning symbol random number Update the random number from the value of the random number.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the simultaneous rotation reference example, the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generator built in the main control board 300 is used as the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number. The hardware random number generator updates both the jackpot random number and the hit random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence each time the random number sequence goes around, and sets the start value every time the system is reset. I'm changing.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a includes a first fixed start port detection switch 120As, a first variable start port detection switch 120Bs, a second start port detection switch 122s, a gate detection switch 124s, a normal figure operation port detection switch 125s, and a first grand prize opening detection switch. In 126s, the switch management process for determining whether or not a signal is input from the second large winning opening detection switch 128s is executed. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

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

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal game management process for controlling the progress of the normal game. The details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the first major winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second major winning opening detection switch 128s, and corresponds to the above. The winning opening switch process for adding the counter for controlling the winning ball to be performed is executed.

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

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes an external information management process for setting output data for external information to be output from the game information output terminal plate 312 to the outside.

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

(Step S400-31)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c, the first winning opening solenoid 126c, and the second winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image compositing process for storing in the output port buffer. ..

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

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

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

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

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the setting-related process (S450) according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, according to the simultaneous rotation reference example, when the power is turned on normally with the middle frame 104 opened, the setting change switch 180s turned on, and the RAM clear button pressed, the CPU is initially initialized. In the conversion process (FIG. 19), 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine status flag. After that, the timer interrupt process is executed, but since 01H (setting change state) is set in the game machine status flag, all the processes related to the progress of the game (steps S400-15 to step S400-25 in FIG. 23). ) Is stopped and the setting related processing is executed.

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

Then, when the setting change switch 180s is switched off while the gaming machine status flag is set to 01H (setting change status), the setting change processing is completed and the gaming machine status flag is set to 00H (gaming possible state). It is set. As a result, the process related to the progress of the game can be executed from the next timer interrupt process.

Here, in the setting-related processing of the simultaneous rotation reference example, the setting value corresponding to the registration setting value is specified in the subcommand group set processing after the RAM clear button pressing operation, that is, the acceptance of the registration setting value setting change operation is completed. The command is sent to the sub-control board 330. On the other hand, while the setting change operation is being accepted, the setting value designation command is not transmitted to the sub-control board 330. In this way, while the setting change operation is being accepted, the setting value specification command is transmitted when the acceptance of the setting change operation is completed and the game progresses to a state in which the setting value specification command is not transmitted. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk that the registered setting value is illegally acquired.

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

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S510, and if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process is transferred to step S500-7.

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

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal figure operating port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125 and the detection signal from the normal drawing operating port detection switch 125s is turned on. .. As a result, if it is determined that the normal figure operation port detection switch-on is detected, the process is moved to step S510, and if it is determined that the normal figure operation port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-5. To move.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the second start port 122 and the detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S530, and if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-11. To move.

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

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a is at the time of detecting the large winning opening detection switch on, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s or the second It is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S540, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

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

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a first starting port passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a second starting port passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later, and ends the second start port passage process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage process (step S530) described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter. Set the special figure 2 hold designation command. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a performs an effect determination process at the time of acquisition, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition process. In this acquisition-time effect determination process, the result of the large winning combination lottery, the variation pattern number, and the like are tentatively determined, and a look-ahead designation command according to the tentative determination result is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. The acquisition-time effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the acquisition-time effect determination process (step S536) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability game state or the low probability game state. Specifically, in the low-probability gaming state, the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) is selected, and in the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7). ) Is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, a special symbol hit provisional determination process for provisionally determining any of jackpot, small hit, and loss is performed.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol provisional determination process for provisionally determining the special symbol. Here, if the result of the temporary large winning combination lottery in step S536-1 (the result derived by the special symbol hit provisional determination process) is a big hit or a small hit, it is stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Load the winning symbol random number, winning type (big hit or small hit), and hold type, select the corresponding winning symbol random number judgment table (see Fig. 8), extract the special symbol judgment data, and extract it. Save the special symbol judgment data (type of big hit symbol or small hit symbol). If the result of the provisional large role lottery in step S536-1 is lost, the special symbol determination data (type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is saved.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead symbol type designation command (look-ahead designation command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a selects a variation pattern random number determination table according to the special symbol probability state flag, the hold type, the number of fluctuations in the game state, and the special symbol determination data (special symbol type) extracted in step S536-3. , Set the selected variation pattern random number judgment table.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table set in step S536-7 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead designation variation pattern command (look-ahead designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-9 in the transmission buffer, and ends the acquisition-time effect determination process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening passing process (step S540) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a special game management phase according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. As already explained, in the simultaneous turning reference example, a special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 or the normal drawing operation port A normal game triggered by the entry of the game ball into 125 proceeds in parallel at the same time. The processing related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each processing related to the special game by the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 32, a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol variation processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H". Is called a module for executing the "large winning opening opening pre-processing", and when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H", the "large winning opening opening control process" is executed. When the module for executing the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H", the module for executing the "large winning opening closing effective processing" is called, and the special game management phase is "04H". "Or" 08H ", the module for executing the" large winning opening end wait process "is called.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

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

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

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

FIG. 35 is a first flowchart illustrating a special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example, and FIG. 36 is a special flowchart in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. It is the 2nd flowchart explaining the symbol change waiting process (step S610).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-25)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-15, step S610-21, and step S610-23. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

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

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

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

(Step S610-31)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is controlled to be lit. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided separately with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. Here, a counter value is set in the special symbol 1 display symbol counter.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-55)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the special 2 hold stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 2 hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball counter corresponding to the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol collision determination process (S611) according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the setting abnormality state command (subcommand) in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol hit determination process. When this setting abnormality state command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330, a notification indicating that the setting is abnormal is made.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a refers to the jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the information loaded in step S611-1 and step S611-3, and sets the lower limit value and the upper limit value when determining the jackpot or the small hit, respectively.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a compares the big hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit with the above lower limit value and upper limit value, and performs a determination process (big win lottery) for determining whether or not a big hit or a small hit has been won.

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process (step S612) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a variation pattern random number determination table selection process that selects and sets the corresponding variation pattern random number determination table based on the current game state, the hold type, and the determined special symbol type.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S612-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-17 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the number-of-times cutting management process (step S613) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a process during special symbol change in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol fluctuation base counter. The counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is set so as to make one round in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, it is set. The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

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

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-27 or step S610-73.

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

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

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

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

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-25 or S610-71 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-23)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer.

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

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

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessory operating ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter. .. It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the large role game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a counter for the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory, and by adding "1" to the counter value of the counter for the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory at the start of each round game, the current number of times of continuous operation of the special electric accessory is added. The number of round games is managed. Here, a process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed with the start of the big role game.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

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

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

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

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

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for confirming the game state when the special symbol is confirmed, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is confirmed.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a symbol forced stop process (step S631) in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This large winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-19 or the like is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", The process is transferred to step S640-3.

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

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

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“02H” or “06H”), and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a energizes the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter with reference to the data of the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The solenoid control data for control and the timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time are extracted.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This large winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H".

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

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

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

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

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the large winning opening closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c to close the large winning opening. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

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

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“03H” or “07H”).

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

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This special game management phase is executed when the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H".

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

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

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H". When the special game management phase is 07H, that is, during the control of the small hit game, the number of round games of the small hit game is "1", so that it is always determined to be YES in step S660-3. The process does not shift to that step.

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

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

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

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of the ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening closing valid processing.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening end wait process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This large winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H".

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

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

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. Here, the game state, the high probability number, and the time reduction number set in the spare area in step S610-29 or step S610-75 are loaded, and the setting of each flag and the counter value are set as the game state after the big role game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a determines in step S670-5 whether the normal gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the non-time saving game state is set, the process is transferred to step S670-9, and if it is determined that the non-time saving game state is not set, the process is transferred to step S670-21.

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

(Step S670-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability precursor state (high-probability gaming state and time-saving gaming state). As a result, if it is determined that the state is a high probability precursor state, the process is transferred to step S670-13, and if it is determined that the state is not a high probability precursor state, the process is transferred to step S670-21.

(Step S670-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the stop-displayed small hit symbol is the special symbol Z1. As a result, if it is determined that it is the special symbol Z1, the process is transferred to step S670-15, and if it is determined that it is not the special symbol Z1, the process is transferred to step S670-21.

(Step S670-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the time saving state flag in order to change the normal gaming state to the non-time saving gaming state. As a result, when the special symbol Z1 is determined in the high probability precursor state, the game state is changed to the most dominant state at the end of the small hit game.

(Step S670-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a counter reset process for resetting the time reduction counter.

(Step S670-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a jackpot signal output stop process for stopping the jackpot signal output from the game information output terminal plate 312. That is, when the special symbol Z1 is won and the most dominant state is set after the small hit game, the output of the big hit signal is stopped at the end of the small hit game.

(Step S670-21)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a game state change designation command for transmitting a game state set after the end of the major game.

(Step S670-23)
The main CPU 300a sets the number-of-times commands corresponding to the high-accuracy number of times and the time-saving number of times in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the large winning opening end wait process. As a result, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the symbol is restarted.

FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating a normal game management phase according to a reference example of simultaneous rotation. As described above, in the simultaneous rotation reference example, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 124 or the entry of the game ball into the normal drawing operating port 125 is repeated stepwise and repeatedly. Although it is executed, the main control board 300 manages each process related to such a normal game by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 48, a plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling normal games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. .. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", the module is called. When the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and normal. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal". When the module for executing the "electric accessory winning opening opening control process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating a normal game management process (step S700) on the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol change waiting process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This normal symbol change waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol hold ball number counter, and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the normal symbol hold is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol change waiting process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not "0", the process is moved to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the normal-figure hold (hit-determined random number) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal-figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the normal figure hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the normal drawing hold stored in the 1st storage unit is transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol hold ball counter is subtracted by "1", and a normal symbol hold reduction specification command indicating that the normal symbol hold is subtracted by "1" is transmitted. Set in the buffer.

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

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the simultaneous rotation reference example, the normal symbol display 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on in the case of a hit, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned off in the case of a loss. Let me. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not to finally turn on the normal symbol display 168. For example, if a winner is won, the normal symbol stop symbol number is "0". Is determined, and in the case of loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms the current gaming state, selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol variation time data table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a process during normal symbol variation in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This normal symbol change processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H" and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening / closing control of the first variable starting port 120B is started.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is transferred to step S741.

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

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

FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating a process of switching the opening / closing of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of times the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is opened / closed during one opening / closing control). Determine if there is. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the opening / closing switching process of the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Transfer.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the open / close control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c. Stop control data) and timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or energization stop time (normal power closing effective time = pause time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c are extracted.

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

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

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c is performed in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is moved to step S741-11, and when it is determined that the energization start state is not in the energization start state, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

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

FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "04H".

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

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

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

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a has not reached the specified number of counter values of the ordinary electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9, that is, the first variable starting port 120B is being controlled to open and close once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls can be entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric accessory closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c and closing the first variable starting port 120B. As a result, the first variable starting port 120B is closed.

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

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

FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating an ordinary electric accessory winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

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

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

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

FIG. 57 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process in the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening end wait process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is moved to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process. As a result, when the normal symbol hold is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is restarted. Next, as a reference example of the effect, a specific effect that can be executed by the above-mentioned simultaneous turning machine and a specific process related to the effect will be described.

<Reference example of production>
FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a reachless variation pattern according to an effect reference example. As described above, when the big winning combination lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the variable effect of notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery is executed during the variable display of the special symbol, that is, over the variable time of the special symbol. In this variable effect, various background images are displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed superimposed on the background image. During the variable effect, the sound is output from the sound output device 206 along with the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, the effect lighting device 204 is lit, and the effect accessory device 202 is used. Although it is movably controlled, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

The variation effect according to the production reference example is roughly classified into a reach-less variation pattern and a reach variation pattern. In the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are superimposed and displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the result of the large winning combination lottery was lost. In this state, when a new variable display of the special symbol is performed, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variablely displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (b) with the start of the variable display of the special symbol. Start (scroll display). The downward white arrows in the figure indicate that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are scrolled in the height direction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), the effect symbol 210a is first stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), the effect symbol 210c different from the effect symbol 210a is stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), at substantially the same timing as when the variable display of the special symbol is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. , The effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified of the big winning combination lottery result by the final stop display mode of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c at this time.

FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern according to the effect reference example. In the production reference example, the reach fluctuation pattern is roughly classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern, a development reach fluctuation pattern, and a pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern. Similar to the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern, the variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern starts the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started. As shown, the effect symbol 210a is first stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the same effect symbol 210c as the effect symbol 210a is stopped and displayed.

In this way, when the same effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the reach mode in which the same effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 59 (c), the effect symbols are displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. "Reach" is displayed by superimposing on 210a and 210c. In addition, a plurality of types of reach modes are provided, and the same effect symbols 210a and 210c on which any number of "1" to "9" is written are stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), the shape of the effect symbols 210a and 210c is changed from the one before the reach mode, and the variable display is continued. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), finally, the effect symbols 210b different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed, and the player is notified that the result of the big role lottery is lost.

FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of the development reach fluctuation pattern at the time of loss according to the production reference example, and FIG. 61 is an example of a variation effect of the development reach variation pattern at the time of a jackpot according to the production reference example. It is a figure explaining. As shown in FIGS. 60 (a) to 60 (d) and 61 (a) to (d), the variation effect of the development reach variation pattern is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a in the same manner as the variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern. The reach development effect is executed in which the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the reach mode, and then a predetermined development image (moving image) is reproduced and displayed. In this reach development effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 60 (e) and 61 (e), the mission is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and FIGS. 60 (f), (g) and 61 ( As shown in f) and (g), an image for accomplishing the mission is displayed.

Here, the development image for the reach development production is roughly divided into a loss pattern and a jackpot pattern, and in the development image of the loss pattern, as shown in FIG. 60 (h), an image showing the failure of the mission is finally obtained. After that, as shown in FIG. 60 (i), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination for notifying the loss. On the other hand, in the developed image of the jackpot pattern, as shown in FIG. 61 (h), an image showing the success of the mission is finally displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 61 (i), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, The 210c is stopped and displayed in a combination that notifies the jackpot.

As described above, the reach development effect includes, for example, a mission effect in which a development image of the content that challenges the mission is displayed, and a battle effect in which a development image in which a ally character and an enemy character compete against each other is displayed. Has been done. The mission production is provided with a plurality of execution patterns having different mission contents, and the battle production is provided with a plurality of execution patterns having different appearance characters and battle methods. In addition, as described above, the execution pattern of the mission production is roughly divided into a jackpot pattern that achieves the mission and a loss pattern that fails the mission. Similarly, in the execution pattern of the battle production, the ally character is the enemy character. It is roughly divided into a jackpot pattern that wins the game and a loss pattern that the ally character loses to the enemy character.

The jackpot pattern and the loss pattern are composed of the same contents until the end of the production, and differ in that the ally character wins or loses in the end, or whether or not the mission is completed. .. Therefore, during the reach development production, the player cannot identify the result of the big role lottery until the end of the fluctuation production, and the player is given a feeling of expectation of a big hit.

The jackpot pattern is selected only when the result of the big win lottery is a big hit, and the loss pattern is selected only when the result of the big win lottery is a loss. However, in one variable effect, the reach development effect may be executed twice. In this case, the first reach development effect is executed in a loss pattern, and the second reach development effect is a loss pattern. Or it is executed in the jackpot pattern. The flow of the effect when the reach development effect is executed twice in one variable effect will be described below.

FIG. 62 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variable effect when the reach development effect according to the effect reference example is executed twice. For example, it is assumed that after the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the reach mode, the mission effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 62 (a) and 62 (b). Up to this point, there is no difference from the case where the reach development effect is executed only once in one variable effect, but as shown in FIG. 62 (c) immediately after being notified that the mission could not be achieved. , "REACH UP" is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a.

After that, as shown in FIG. 62 (d), the development image for the battle effect is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the second reach development effect is started. In the development image for this battle production, the ally character and the enemy character play against each other, and when the jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 62 (e), the ally character finally wins the enemy character and at the same time. , As shown in FIG. 62 (f), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination that notifies the jackpot. On the other hand, at the time of loss, as shown in FIG. 62 (g), the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, and as shown in FIG. 62 (h), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c notify the loss. Stop display is displayed in combination.

FIG. 63 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern according to the effect reference example. As shown in FIG. 63 (a), when the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started, the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is shown in the effect symbols 210a, as shown in FIG. 63 (b). The 210b and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in any of a plurality of types of pseudo modes provided in advance. In this pseudo mode, for example, the same effect symbols 210a and 210b and the effect symbols 210c on which a number "2" larger than these effect symbols 210a and 210b are temporarily stopped and displayed.

When the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in a pseudo manner, the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is restarted as shown in FIG. 63 (c). That is, it can be said that the pseudo mode shows the re-variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. After that, as shown in FIG. 63 (d), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed again in a pseudo manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 63 (e), when the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is resumed, the effect symbols 210a, 210c are displayed in the reach mode as shown in FIG. 63 (f). After that, as shown in FIGS. 63 (g) to 63 (i), the reach development effect is executed in the same manner as the development reach fluctuation pattern, and the result of the big role lottery is notified to the player.

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

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

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

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

The execution pattern of the above-mentioned variation effect is determined and executed and controlled on the sub-control board 330 based on the variation command determined on the main control board 300. That is, it can be said that the execution pattern of the variation effect is determined in cooperation with the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330.

FIG. 64 is a diagram for explaining the variation effect determination table according to the effect reference example, FIG. 64 (a) shows the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 64 (b) shows the second half variation effect determination table. As described above, when the major winning combination lottery is performed on the main control board 300, variable commands are determined based on the result of the major winning combination lottery, and each determined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. When the sub-control board 330 receives the variation mode command, it acquires an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, and also refers to the first half variation effect determination table to obtain the acquired effect random number and the received variation mode command. Based on the above, the execution pattern of the variation effect in the first half is determined. Further, when the variation pattern command is received, 1 effect random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the latter half variation effect determination table is referred to, based on the acquired effect random number and the received variation pattern command. Determine the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect in the latter half. In FIG. 64, only a part of the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table is extracted and shown.

As shown in FIG. 64, according to the first half variation effect determination table, the selection ratio for the execution pattern of the first half variation effect is set for each variation mode number (variation mode command), and the latter half variation effect determination table is used. For example, for each variation pattern number (variation pattern command), a selection ratio for the execution pattern of the variation effect in the latter half is set. Then, by executing the determined execution patterns of the first half and the second half of the variation effect in combination, one variation effect is executed.

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

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

Here, in FIG. 64A, in the first half execution patterns such as "normal reach 1" and "normal reach 2", among the variation effects of the normal reach variation pattern, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are the reach modes, respectively. More specifically, the background image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a and the variable display patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c until the reach development effect is started are shown. These image patterns are pre-designed to match the time of the variation display of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number. For example, when "normal reach 1" is determined, FIGS. 59 (a) to 59 (a). The image shown in (d) is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a.

Further, in FIG. 64A, the “pseudo 2a” or the like in the execution pattern of the first half is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a until the reach development effect is started among the variation effects of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern. The display pattern of the main variation effect image, that is, the execution pattern of the symbol display effect in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variablely displayed is shown. For example, "pseudo 2a" is a pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern of "pseudo 2" in which the number of fluctuation display times of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is two, and the main variation effect image is the display pattern a. Shown. Further, the "pseudo 3b" is a pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern of the "pseudo 3" in which the number of fluctuation display times of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is three, and the main variation effect image is the display pattern b. Shown.

In the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 64, the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern is executed only when the result of the big role lottery is lost. , The selection ratio is set. In addition, the development reach fluctuation pattern and the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern are determined at both the time of loss and the jackpot, but the development reach fluctuation pattern has a higher selection ratio at the time of loss than the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern and is a jackpot. The time selection ratio is set low. In this way, by setting the selection ratio between the time of loss and the time of big hit, the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern is set to have higher reliability than the development reach fluctuation pattern.

Furthermore, among the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation patterns, the higher the number of pseudos, the higher the selection ratio at the time of jackpot, and the lower the selection ratio at the time of loss, and the greater the number of pseudos, the higher the reliability. Has been made.

As described above, the rough flow of the variable effect is determined by the variable effect determination table, but at the start of the variable effect, various elemental effects that compose the variable effect are based on the variable mode command or the variable pattern command. Executability and execution pattern are further determined. Here, the element effect is, for example, as described above, a variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c on the main effect display unit 200a, or a development image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a in the reach development effect. Furthermore, it refers to all the effects that constitute the variable effect, such as the effect of moving the effect accessory device 202. In the embodiment, the advance notice effect (suggestion effect) is executed at various timings during the variation effect as the element effect that constitutes the variation effect.

This notice effect is the main effect display unit 200a at the start of the variation effect, at the time of re-variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c in the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, and during the reach development effect. It is an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the screen or moving the effect accessory device 202 at a predetermined timing, and whether or not the effect can be executed and an execution pattern are determined for each advance notice effect. Each notice effect is provided with a plurality of types of execution patterns, and for each of the plurality of types of execution patterns, a selection ratio is set for each variation pattern command or variation mode command, in other words, for each jackpot winning or not. The expected value is set for each execution pattern according to the selection ratio.

As described above, when the sub-control board 330 receives the variation command, the execution pattern of the variation effect, whether or not each element effect can be executed, and the execution pattern are determined, and the variation effect is executed during the variation display of the special symbol. The Rukoto. As described above, the variation effect is performed once for each variation display of the special symbol, but in the embodiment, the effect straddling the variation display of the special symbol is also executed a plurality of times.

FIG. 65 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold display effect according to an effect reference example. A hold display area 211 is provided below the main effect display unit 200a. Although not shown in FIGS. 58 to 63, the hold display area 211 is always displayed on the main effect display unit 200a even during the variation effect or the standby of the game. Then, during the variable effect, the hold display effect is performed in the hold display area 211. In the hold display effect, the hold display 212a indicating the hold read in the processing area (0th storage unit) at the time of the large winning combination lottery is stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 1st special figure hold storage area. The first hold display 212b, the second hold display 212c, the third hold display 212d, and the fourth hold display 212e, which indicate the hold being held, are displayed in the hold display area 211. In the following, the hold display 212a and the first hold display 212b to the fourth hold display 212e are collectively referred to as the hold display 212.

For example, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the main RAM 300c stores four special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), the hold display 212a and the first hold display are displayed. A total of five hold displays 212, 212b to the fourth hold display 212e, are displayed in the hold display area 211. Then, from this state, the variable display of the special symbol is completed, the special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is read out to the processing area (0th storage unit), a large winning combination lottery is performed, and the main RAM 300c is performed. When the hold shift process of is executed, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), the hold display 212a is erased, and the first hold display 212b to the fourth hold display 212e are moved and displayed one to the left. .. Further, when the next special 1 hold is read from this state, each hold display 212 is further moved and displayed as shown in FIG. 65 (c). As described above, the hold display effect is an effect of notifying the player of the special 1 hold number stored in the main RAM 300c.

Further, a plurality of display patterns of the hold display 212 are provided, and the display color is different for each display pattern. In the main control board 300, the acquisition-time effect determination process (step S536) is executed when the hold is stored, and the variation information determined when the newly stored hold is read out to the 0th storage unit. A look-ahead designation command indicating is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. When the sub-control board 330 receives the look-ahead designation command, the sub-control board 330 determines the display pattern of the hold display corresponding to the newly stored hold based on the received command. At this time, the selection ratio of each display pattern is set for each look-ahead designation command, that is, for each fluctuation information determined when the newly stored hold is read by the large winning combination lottery. That is, since the selection ratio of each display pattern is set according to whether or not the jackpot can be won and the execution pattern of the variable effect, the display pattern of the hold display 212 suggests the reliability (expected value) of the jackpot. It will be.

FIG. 66A is a diagram for explaining the final hold display pattern determination table, and FIG. 66B is a diagram for explaining the previous hold display pattern determination table. As described above, in the acquisition-time effect determination process on the main control board 300, the sub-control board 330 issues a look-ahead designation command indicating the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined when the newly stored hold is read. Send to. That is, the look-ahead designation command is a command that transmits the variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined when the hold is read to the sub-control board 330. According to the final hold display pattern determination table, the selection ratio of the display pattern of the hold display 212 is set for each look-ahead designation command (variable pattern number), and when the look-ahead designation command is received, the final hold display 212 is set. The display pattern, that is, the final display pattern of the hold display 212a is determined.

According to the final hold display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 66 (a), "default (white)", "blinking", "blue", "yellow", "green", "black", "red", and "premier (premier) One of the eight types of display patterns of "rainbow)" is determined. Then, when the final display pattern of the hold display 212a is determined, the display pattern of the hold display 212 displayed before that is referred to the previous hold display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 66 (b). Will be decided. According to the previous hold display pattern determination table, the selection ratio of the display pattern of the hold display 212 to be displayed before the movement display is set for each display pattern of the hold display 212.

For example, in the main control board 300, when the hold is stored in the second storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area, the final display pattern of the hold display 212a is referred to by referring to the final hold display pattern determination table. Is decided. In this case, next, the display pattern of the first hold display 212b is determined with reference to the previous hold display pattern determination table. At this time, the display pattern of the first hold display 212b is determined based on the final display pattern of the hold display 212a determined earlier. For example, when the final display pattern of the hold display 212a is "blue", according to the previous hold display pattern determination table, "blinking" is 200/250 as the display pattern of the first hold display 212b. Is determined by the probability of, and "blue" is determined by the probability of 50/250.

When the display pattern of the first hold display 212b is determined in this way, the previous hold display pattern determination table is again set based on the previously determined display pattern of the first hold display 212b. With reference to this, the display pattern of the second hold display 212c is determined.

As described above, when the hold is stored, the final display pattern of the hold display 212a is first determined, and then the first hold is determined based on the determined final display pattern of the hold display 212a. The display patterns are sequentially determined so that the display order is traced back in the reverse direction, such as the display pattern of the display 212b being determined. According to the previous hold display pattern determination table, the selection ratio is set so that only the display pattern that is the same as the previously determined display pattern of the hold display 212 or has low reliability is determined. Has been done.

As described above, in the hold display effect, the hold display 212 is provided with a plurality of display patterns having different expected values for granting a predetermined game profit. Then, the hold display 212 may be displayed in the display pattern of 1 from the time when it is first displayed on the main effect display unit 200a until it is finally erased, or the display pattern changes during the display period. In some cases.

In the production reference example, the timing at which the display pattern of the hold display 212 changes is displayed by moving the newly stored special 1 hold (hereinafter, also referred to as the target hold) to the first hold display 212b to the third hold display 212d. It is roughly divided into the timing when the target is changed and the target change effect related to the target hold.

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

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 67 is a flowchart illustrating a sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330 according to the production reference example.

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

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

(Subtimer interrupt processing of subcontrol board 330)
FIG. 68 is a flowchart illustrating the sub-timer interrupt processing (S1100) of the sub-control board 330 according to the production reference example. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (30 times per second). Then, due to the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 69 is a flowchart illustrating a look-ahead designation command reception process according to an effect reference example executed when a look-ahead designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the look-ahead designation command (look-ahead designation variation pattern command) is set in the acquisition time effect determination process (step S536-11 in FIG. 30) on the main control board 300, and then the subcommand transmission process (FIG. 20). It is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by step S100-65).

(Step S1210-1)
The sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received look-ahead designation command.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a stores the preliminary determination information based on the analysis result in step S1210-1. The sub RAM 330c of the sub control board 330 includes a first pre-determination information storage unit corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage area of the main control board 300 and a second pre-determination corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage area. An information storage unit is provided. The first predetermined information storage unit includes four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. The first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first pre-determination information storage unit correspond to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure reservation storage area, respectively. Similarly, the second pre-determined information storage unit includes four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second pre-determination information storage unit include the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. The second special figure corresponds to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the reserved storage area, respectively. Here, among the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reserved storage area or the second special figure reserved storage area of the main control board 300, the storage unit corresponding to the storage unit in which the hold is newly stored. Pre-judgment information is stored in.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a performs a final hold display pattern determination process for determining the final display pattern of the hold display 212. Here, the final display pattern of the hold display 212a is determined and stored with reference to the final hold display pattern determination table (FIG. 66 (a)) based on the received look-ahead designation command.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a derives the number of times the display pattern of the hold display 212 is determined based on the storage unit in which the hold is stored, that is, the change timing of the hold display 212, and the number of times the hold display 212 is derived is the number of times the previous hold display pattern determination table is determined. (FIG. 66 (b)), the display pattern of the hold display 212 is determined. Then, the determined display pattern information of the hold display 212 is stored in a predetermined storage unit, and the process is transferred to step S1210-9.

(Step S1210-9)
Based on the determinations in steps S1210-5 and S1210-7, the sub CPU 330a performs a hold display start process for starting the display of the hold display 212, and ends the look-ahead designation command reception process. As a result, when the hold is stored, the display of the corresponding hold display 212 is started.

FIG. 70 is a flowchart illustrating a variable command reception process executed when a variable command is received among the above command analysis processes according to the production reference example. As described above, the variation command is set in the special symbol variation number determination process (step S612-19 in FIG. 38) on the main control board 300, and then subcommanded by the subcommand transmission process (step S100-65 in FIG. 20). It is transmitted to the control board 330.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the variation command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes and stores the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random numbers (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random numbers and the analysis result in step S1220-1, performs the execution pattern of the variation effect in the latter half. Decide and remember.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes and stores the received variable mode command.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random numbers (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random numbers and the analysis result in step S1220-5, performs the execution pattern of the variation effect in the first half. Decide and remember.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random numbers (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3 for each advance notice effect, and is based on the acquired effect random numbers and the analysis results in steps S1220-1 and S1220-5. , Each notice effect determination table is referred to, and whether or not each advance notice effect is executed and the execution pattern are determined and stored.

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a executes a shift process for shifting the pre-determination information stored in the pre-determination information storage unit. Here, when starting the variation effect based on the special 1 hold, the pre-determination information stored in the 4th storage unit to the 2nd storage unit of the 1st pre-determination information storage unit is stored in the 1st pre-determination information, respectively. When shifting to the third storage unit to the first storage unit of the storage unit and starting the variation effect based on the special 2 hold, the storage unit is stored in the fourth storage unit to the second storage unit of the second predetermination information storage unit. The pre-determined information is shifted to the third storage unit to the first storage unit of the second pre-determination information storage unit, respectively.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a performs a hold display shift process for moving and displaying the hold display 212. Further, here, when the display pattern of the hold display 212 changes, the execution data for changing the display pattern is set at a predetermined timing.

(Step S1220-15)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table based on the determination of each of the above steps, and ends the variable command reception process. In addition, based on the timetable set here, in step S1100-7, the process of displaying the image for the variable effect on the main effect display unit 200a, the audio output process, the lighting control process of the effect lighting device 204, etc. The production execution control will be performed.

<Example>
Next, examples of the present invention will be described. In the following, the changes from the above reference example will be described. In the examples described below, unless otherwise specified, the same as the above reference example, and the same configurations and processes as the above reference example are designated by the same reference numerals as those of the reference example, and the details thereof are given. The description is omitted.

FIG. 71 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment. In the gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment, after the jackpot is won, the major winning combination game is started when the gaming ball passes through the winning combination operating gate 127 provided in the second gaming area 116b. The big role game is composed of a plurality of round games, and the big winning opening 128 is opened during the round game.

FIG. 72 is a diagram for explaining the large winning opening 128 according to the embodiment. The second game area 116b is provided with a structure 129 that projects toward the front side of the game board 108. An opening is formed in the upper part of this structure 129, and this opening serves as a large winning opening 128. A movable piece 128b is provided on the upper part of the structure 129, and normally, as shown in FIG. 72A, the movable piece 128b is maintained in a closed state in which the large winning opening 128 is closed.

The movable piece 128b projects into the game area 116 in which the game ball rolls and flows down so as to face above the game machine 100. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is maintained in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the game area 116 (second game area 116b) falls onto the movable piece 128b. Here, the movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is inclined so that the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is in the closed state, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 72A, the game ball that has fallen on the movable piece 128b slowly rolls on the movable piece 128b from right to left. It will move.

Then, when the large role game or the small hit game described later is executed, the movable piece 128b shifts to the open state in which the large winning opening 128 is opened. Here, as shown in FIGS. 72 (a) and 72 (b), the movable piece 128b is formed in the game board 108 by an actuator (solenoid) (not shown) in the front-rear direction (front and back) of the game machine 100. Infested in the direction). Normally, the actuator is maintained in a non-energized state, the movable piece 128b is held at a position protruding toward the front side from the hole of the game board 108, and the large winning opening 128 is closed. Then, when the actuator is energized, as shown in FIG. 72B, the movable piece 128b is held at a position immersed in the back side of the hole of the game board 108, and the large winning opening 128 is opened. In this way, in the state where the large winning opening 128 is opened, the game ball enters the large winning opening 128.

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

The large winning opening 128 is provided with a movable member 142 that opens and closes the specific area 140b and the non-specific area 140c. The movable member 142 is switched between a state in which the game ball can enter the specific area 140b and a state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific area 140b by its movement (slide). More specifically, when the movable member 142 shifts to the position shown in FIG. 72 (c), the non-specific area 140c is closed by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the specific area 140b. On the other hand, when the movable member 142 shifts to the position shown in FIG. 72 (d), the specific area 140b is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the non-specific area 140c. As will be described in detail later, if the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the specific round game of the large role game when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game state after the large role game becomes the high probability gaming state.

Returning to FIG. 71, the second fixed starting port 122A and the gate 124 are arranged in parallel at the uppermost portion of the second gaming area 116b. All the game balls guided to the second game area 116b enter the second fixed starting port 122A or pass through the gate 124 and flow down. In this reference example, when a game ball enters the second fixed starting port 122A, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a large role game or a small hit game is executed. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the second variable starting port 122B (movable piece 122b).

A second variable starting port 122B is provided below the second fixed starting port 122A and the gate 124. Further, an out port 131 is provided between the second fixed start port 122A and the second variable start port 122B. The out port 131 is an entrance of a passage for discharging the game ball from the game area 116, and even if the game ball enters the out port 131, the prize ball is not paid out.

In the second game area 116b, nails are arranged so that most of the game balls (for example, 90% or more) that have flowed down below the second fixed starting port 122A fall onto the movable piece 122b. Further, by these nails, a part (for example, 1% to 10%) of the game balls that have flowed down below the second fixed starting port 122A is guided to the out port 131.

In the closed state of the second variable starting port 122B, the game ball rolls on the movable piece 122b. If the movable piece 122b is opened while the game ball is rolling on the movable piece 122b, all the game balls on the movable piece 122b are guided into the second variable starting port 122B. When a game ball enters the second variable starting port 122B, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each ball entered, and whether or not a large role game or a small hit game is executed is determined. A lottery will be held.

A large winning opening 128 is provided below the second variable starting port 122B, and most of the game balls that have fallen below the second variable starting opening 122B roll on the movable piece 128b of the large winning opening 128. Move. The game ball on the movable piece 128b slowly rolls from the right side to the left side in the front view of the game machine 100 due to the inclination of the movable piece 128b.

If the movable piece 128b is opened while the game ball is rolling on the movable piece 128b, all the game balls on the movable piece 128b are guided into the large winning opening 128. When a game ball enters the large prize opening 128 during a big role game or a small hit game, two or more predetermined numbers (15 in this case) of the game balls are awarded for each game ball. Will be paid out as.

At the lower left of the large winning opening 128, a normal drawing operating opening 125 is provided. Here, nails are arranged in the second game area 116b so that almost all the game balls that have fallen downward from the large winning opening 128 enter the normal drawing operating port 125. In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. Further, when the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125, it is determined whether or not to open the second variable starting port 122B (movable piece 122b) in the same manner as when the game ball passes through the gate 124. A lottery will be held.

At the bottom of the game area 116, there are a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, a second fixed starting opening 122A, a second variable starting opening 122B, a normal drawing operating opening 125, a large winning opening 128, and an out opening 131. A discharge port 130 is provided to discharge the game ball that has not entered any of the above from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108.

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, a second fixed starting opening 122A, a second variable starting opening 122B, and a normal drawing operating opening 125 in which a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters these general winning openings 118, the first starting opening 120, the second fixed starting opening 122A, the second variable starting opening 122B, and the normal drawing operating opening 125, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player. Is done. In the following, the second fixed starting port 122A and the second variable starting port 122B may be collectively referred to as the second starting port 122.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 73 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control means for controlling the progress of the game according to the embodiment. In the embodiment, the first start port detection switch 120s for detecting that the game ball has entered the first start port 120, and the second fixed start port for detecting that the game ball has entered the second fixed start port 122A. Detection switch 122As, 2nd variable start port detection switch 122Bs for detecting that a game ball has entered the 2nd variable start port 122B, and a combination gate detection switch for detecting that a game ball has passed through the combination operation gate 127. 127s, a large winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered the large winning opening 128, and a specific area detection switch 140s for detecting that a game ball has entered the specific area 140b are connected, and each of these is connected. A detection signal is input from the detection switch to the main control board 300.

Further, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second variable starting port 122B, and a large winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the movable piece 128b that opens and closes the large winning opening 128. Is connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second variable starting port 122B and the large winning opening 128.

FIG. 74 is a diagram illustrating a hit symbol random number determination table and a small hit symbol random number determination table according to the embodiment. The hit symbol random number determination table and the small hit symbol random number determination table according to the embodiment of FIG. 74 are used in place of the hit symbol random number determination table and the small hit symbol random number determination table in the above-mentioned simultaneous rotation reference example.

According to the special 1 per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 74 (a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 74 (b), according to the acquired value of the per symbol random number, As shown in the figure, a jackpot symbol (special symbols A to D) is determined as a special symbol. Further, according to the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 74 (c) and the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 74 (d), the acquired value of the winning symbol random number. As shown in the figure, small hit symbols (special symbols Z1 to Z6) are determined as special symbols.

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

FIG. 75 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state and the fluctuation time according to the embodiment. In the embodiment, there are two types of normal game states, a non-time-saving game state and a time-saving game state, in which the ease of entering the game ball into the second variable starting port 122B (ball entry frequency) is different from each other. There is.

The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. Hereinafter, among the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving game state, the state after the end of the large-role game or after the end of the time-saving game state until the large-role lottery result is derived 21 times is referred to as a special state, and is referred to as a special state. The state after the end or after the result of the large winning combination lottery after the end of the time-saving game state is derived 21 times is called a normal state. Here, the game state is distinguished according to the number of times the large role lottery result is derived after the end of the large role game or after the end of the time-saving game state, but the fluctuation time differs between the special state and the normal state. Only, the progress conditions of the game are the same, and there is no difference in the degree of advantage of the player. In the non-time saving game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is low, the fluctuation time is long, and the opening time of the movable piece 122b is short.

Further, in the embodiment, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. This game state has the highest degree of advantage among the five game states, and if the game balls are fired properly, the game balls will gradually increase during the game even if the jackpot is not won. It is set. In the following, the gaming states set to the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state may be referred to as the high-probability non-time-saving state or the most dominant state.

Further, in the embodiment, it may be set to a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the time-saving game state, the winning probability in the regular drawing lottery is high, the fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 122b is long. In the following, the gaming states set to the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state may be referred to as the low-probability time-saving state.

Further, in the embodiment, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the following, the gaming states set to the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state may be referred to as the high-probability time-saving state.

As described above, in the embodiment, five gaming states are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 75, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the game state, the hold type, the number of fluctuations in the game state, and the symbol type when the big winning combination lottery is performed, and the selected variation pattern is selected. The variation pattern number is determined with reference to the random number determination table.

Here, in the gaming machine 100, a substantial fluctuation target is set for each gaming state. The substantive change target originally indicates the type of hold for which the major role lottery should be performed, and either the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is set as the real change target for each game state. In the normal state and the special state, the special 1 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target. Further, in the normal state and the special state, since the normal gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the second variable starting port 122B is hardly opened. Therefore, in the normal state and the special state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the second variable starting port 122B.

In addition, in the special state, when the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual change target, the total change of the total of the big role lottery by the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold after being set to the special state. The variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the number of times (the number of times of variation display of the symbol) as follows.

That is, at the start of the fluctuation display of the first to 21st symbols in the special state, when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the special table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this special table, the fluctuation pattern number in which the fluctuation time is set to 3 to 12 seconds is determined. When the jackpot symbol is determined, the table B is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table B, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 40 to 100 seconds.

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

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

If you do not win the jackpot in a special state, you will be in a normal state. As described above, in the time saving state, only the fluctuation time is different from the special state, and the progress conditions of other games are the same as in the special state.

As will be described in detail later, according to Table A, both the fluctuation information for the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation information for the reach fluctuation pattern are determined. For example, according to Table A, the selection ratio of the fluctuation information for the reach fluctuation pattern (loss pattern) is set to 5 to 10%.

On the other hand, according to the special table, the selection ratio of the fluctuation information for the reach fluctuation pattern is 0%, that is, the ratio is set so that only the fluctuation information for the non-reach fluctuation pattern is selected.

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

In the most dominant state, the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table E is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table E, the fluctuation time of 1 second to 8 seconds is determined. Further, in the most dominant state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table F is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table F, the fluctuation time is determined to be 8 seconds.

In the low-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy time-saving state, the special 2 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target. Further, in the low-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy time-saving state, the normal gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state, and the second variable starting port 122B is frequently controlled to be in the open state. Therefore, in the low-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy time-saving state, the player moves the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the second fixed start port 122A or the second variable start port 122B. Need to fire.

In the low probability time saving state and the high probability time saving state, when the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is not the actual fluctuation target, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is performed regardless of the determined symbol type as in the most dominant state. Table D is selected as.

On the other hand, in the low probability time saving state and the high probability time saving state, when the big role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is the actual fluctuation target and the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table G is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. Will be done. According to this table G, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 1 to 30 seconds. When the jackpot symbol is determined, the table H is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table H, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 30 seconds.

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

FIG. 76 is a first diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ram set table according to the embodiment, and FIG. 77 is a second diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ram set table according to the embodiment. be. The special electric accessory operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the large role game or the small hit game, and the special electric accessory operating ram set is stored during the large role game and the small hit game. With reference to the table, the large winning opening solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. In reality, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and the corresponding table plays a major role according to the determined special symbol type. It is set at the start of the game or small hit game, but here, for convenience of explanation, the control data of the special symbol is shown for each symbol type.

As shown in FIG. 76, the large winning combination game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the large winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small hit game is executed only once in the small hit game. According to this special electric accessory actuating ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of special electric accessory actuations (executed during one big role game or small hit game). Number of round games to be played), number of special electric accessory opening / closing switching (number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened in one round), solenoid energization time (number of times the large winning opening solenoid 128c is opened for each opening of the large winning opening 128) That is, the opening time of one large winning opening 128), the specified number (the maximum number of winnings that can be made to the large winning opening 128 in one round game), and the effective closing time of the large winning opening 128 (the large winning opening between round games). 128 closing times, that is, interval times) and ending times (waiting times from the end of the last round game to the restart of a normal special game (variation display of symbols described later)) are used as control data. , Each type of special symbol is stored in advance as shown in the figure.

If a jackpot is won by holding the special 1 and special symbols A to C are determined as the jackpot symbols, a major role game composed of 10 round games is executed in each case. However, when the special symbol A is decided, in the first round game, the large winning opening 128 is opened only for 0.1 seconds × 1 time, and in the second round game, the large winning opening 128 is 27. It is released 0 seconds x 1 time. Further, in the third round game, the big winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds, then kept in the closed state for 2.0 seconds, and then opened for a maximum of 27.0 seconds. In the fourth and subsequent round games, the large winning opening 128 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds.

On the other hand, when the special symbols B and C are determined, in the first round game, the big winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds and then kept in the closed state for 2.0 seconds, and then 27. It is released for 0 seconds. Further, in the second round game, the large winning opening 128 is opened only for 0.1 seconds × 1 time, and in the third round game, the large winning opening 128 is opened for a maximum of 27.0 seconds × 1 time. In the fourth and subsequent round games, the large winning opening 128 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds. In each round game, when a specified number of game balls enter the large winning opening 128 or the maximum opening time elapses, the large winning opening 128 is closed and one round game is completed.

As described above, the opening / closing pattern of the large winning opening 128 in the 1st to 3rd round games is different between the case where the special symbol A is determined and the case where the special symbols B and C are determined. However, since the large winning opening closing effective time set between rounds is set to 2.0 seconds, even if any of the special symbols A, B, and C is decided, the 1st to 3rd round games are played. The overall opening / closing pattern of the grand prize opening 128 in is equal. That is, it is not possible to identify which jackpot symbol has been determined just by looking at the opening / closing pattern of the jackpot 128.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 77, when the jackpot is won by the special 2 hold and the special symbol D is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 10 round games is executed. In this big role game, in the first round game, opening of the big winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds and closing for 2.0 seconds are repeated 10 times. Further, in the 2nd to 10th round games, the big winning opening 128 is opened for 29.0 seconds. The effective time for closing the winning opening set during one round is 2.0 seconds.

Further, even when a small hit is won by holding the special 2 and special symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined as the small hit symbols, the small hit game consisting of one round game is executed. Here, in the small hit game when the special symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined as the small hit symbols, in one round game, the big winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds and closed for 2.0 seconds. However, it is repeated twice, three times, and 11 times, respectively.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball has a structure in which the game ball easily stays on the movable piece 128b that keeps the large winning opening 128 in the closed state, and the movable piece 128b is moved to the open state. The game ball staying on the piece 128b is guided into the large winning opening 128. Therefore, even if the large winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds x 2 times, an average of 2 to 3 game balls will enter the large winning opening 128.

As described above, the big winning game executed when the special symbol D is determined and the small hit game executed when the special symbol Z6 is determined are the big winning openings in the first round game. The opening and closing modes of 128 are exactly the same. Therefore, the player cannot distinguish whether he has won the big hit or the small hit depending on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 128.

FIG. 78 is a diagram illustrating an opening / closing mode of the large winning opening 128 and an opening / closing mode of the specific area 140b by the movable member 142 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 78, the movable member 142 is used at the same time as the opening of the large winning opening 128 in the specific round game (here, the first round game in all the large role games) among the round games constituting the large role game. After opening the specific area 140b for a moment (about 0.1 seconds), the specific area 140b is maintained in the closed state for a predetermined time, and then the specific area 140b is maintained in the open state again. In the round game other than the specific round game and the small hit game, the movable member 142 always keeps the specific area 140b in the closed state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 78 (a), when the special symbol A is determined and the big role game is executed, the big winning opening is only 0.1 seconds from the start of the first round game (specific round game). 128 is released. During this time, it takes a predetermined time for the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 to reach the specific area 140b. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 reaches the specific area 140b, the specific area 140b is always closed, and as a result, the special symbol A is determined and the specific round game is executed. In addition, the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b.

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 78 (b), when the special symbols B and C are determined and the big role game is executed, the big winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds in the specific round game. After that, it is closed for 2.0 seconds and then opened for up to 27 seconds. Therefore, the game ball that entered the large winning opening 128 at the same time as the first opening of the large winning opening 128 may not be able to enter the specific area 140b, but in the second opening of the large winning opening 128. , The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 can surely enter the specific area 140b. Although detailed description is omitted, a structure for decelerating the game ball rolling on the large winning opening 128 is provided above the large winning opening 128, and the second game is appropriately started from the start of the specific round game. When the game ball is launched into the region 116b, the game ball always enters the specific region 140b.

Further, as shown in FIG. 78 (c), when the special symbol D is determined and the big role game is executed, the opening of the big winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds is 2.0 in the specific round game. Repeated 10 times at second intervals. Therefore, even when the special symbol D is determined, the game ball can be surely entered into the specific area 140b in the specific round game.

FIG. 79 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the major role game according to the embodiment. In this embodiment, when a big role game is executed, the game state setting table is referred to, and whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 140b in the specific round game, the type of the jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the limiter. The game state after the end of the big role game is set based on the presence or absence of the operation of.

The limiter defines the upper limit number of times that can be continuously set to the high-probability gaming state after the big role game. Here, the upper limit of the number of times that can be continuously set in the high-probability gaming state is four, and if the jackpot is won in the state where the high-probability gaming state has already been set four times in a row, the limiter operates.

If the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the specific round game and the limiter is not activated, the special game state is set to the high probability game state regardless of the type of the jackpot symbol. The high-probability gaming state continues until the next big hit is won (indicated as the next time in the figure). At this time, the normal game state is set as follows. That is, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, the normal game state after the big role game is set to the time-saving game state. The time-saving game state at this time continues until the next big hit is won (indicated as the next time in the figure).

Further, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol B, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability gaming state, the normal gaming state after the major winning game is set to the non-time-saving gaming state. Further, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state after the big role game is set to the non-time-saving gaming state. Further, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state after the big role game is set to the time-saving gaming state. In this case, the time-saving game state continues until the next big hit is won.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol C, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability gaming state, the normal gaming state after the major winning game is set to the time-saving gaming state (continue until the next time). Further, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state after the big role game is set to the non-time-saving gaming state. In addition, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state after the big role game is set to the time-saving gaming state (continue until the next time). ).

Further, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol D, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the low-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state after the big role game is It is set to the non-time saving game state. Further, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the low-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state after the big role game is set to the time-saving gaming state. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times.

Further, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol D, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state after the big role game is It is set to the non-time saving game state. In addition, if the special gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state after the big role game is set to the time-saving gaming state (continue until the next time). ).

As described above, in the specific round game, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b and the limiter is not activated, the high probability game state is always set after the big role game. However, as described above, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b.

Further, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the specific round game and the limiter is activated, the special game state after the big role game is set to the low probability game state regardless of the type of the jackpot symbol. .. Further, when the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b in the specific round game, the special game state after the big role game is set to the low probability game state regardless of whether the limiter is activated or not. Further, when the normal game state after the big role game is set to the time saving game state, the number of time saving is set to 100 times or the next time as shown in FIG. 79.

FIG. 80 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table according to an embodiment. When a game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal drawing operating port 125, it is usually associated with whether or not the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is energized and controlled. The symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery") is performed.

As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal drawing operating port 125, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and this disturbance Numerical values are stored in the general drawing reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c up to a maximum of four. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the winning decision random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal figure operating port 125 in a state where the determined random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the game is concerned. The winning random number is not stored based on the passage of the sphere. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the normal figure hold storage area when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or the game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125 is referred to as a normal figure hold.

When the normal drawing lottery is started when the normal game state is the non-time saving game state, the hit determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to as shown in FIG. 80 (a). According to this non-time saving game state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost symbol is determined as the type of normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is determined. The movable piece 122b of the above is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 80 (b), the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, it is normal. A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time-saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 81 (a) is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation time data table according to the embodiment, and FIG. 81 (b) is a diagram for explaining the open / close control pattern table according to the embodiment. As described above, when the general drawing lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, and varies when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state. The time is determined to be 1 second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is displayed in a variable manner (blinking display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 has an open / close control pattern as shown in FIG. 81 (b). Energization is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each game state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined. ..

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 81B, the opening / closing control of the second variable starting port 122B is controlled with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table. According to this opening / closing control pattern table, the time before opening the normal electric power (waiting time until the opening of the second variable starting port 122B is started) and the maximum number of times of switching the opening / closing of the normal electric accessory (opening of the second variable starting port 122B). Number of times), solenoid energization time (energization time of ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening number of second variable starting port 122B, that is, opening time of one second variable starting port 122B), specified number (second variable) The maximum number of winnings to the second variable starting port 122B while the starting port 122B is fully opened), the effective closing time of the normal electric power (the closing time between each opening of the second variable starting port 122B, that is, the pause time), the general electric power Valid state time (waiting time from the end of the last opening of the second variable start port 122B), normal power end wait time (waiting until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol described later is resumed after the normal power effective state time elapses) Time) is stored in advance as control data of the second variable starting port 122B for each gaming state as shown in the figure.

In this way, by setting the winning probability, the fluctuation time, and the opening time of the normal symbol, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 81 (b), the firing prize ball ratio (for the game ball launched in the game area 116) The ratio of the number of prize balls that the game balls enter into the first start port 120, the second start port 122, and the normal drawing operation port 125 and are paid out to the player) is the number of shots: the number of prize balls in the non-time-saving game state. At 100:20, in the time-saving game state, the number of shots: the number of prize balls = 100: 99.

The opening / closing condition of the second variable starting port 122B defines three elements: the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second variable starting port 122B. That is, by combining the three elements of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second variable start port 122B, the second variable start port in each of the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state. It is possible to set the frequency of entering the game ball into the 122B and the firing prize ball ratio. In any case, the combination of the three elements shown here is only an example, and if the three elements are combined so that the firing prize ball ratio is higher in the time-saving game state than in the non-time-saving game state. good.

FIG. 82 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the original game playability according to the embodiment. With the above configuration, the gaming machine 100 realizes the following playability. Here, the case where the registration setting value is set to "1" will be described. First, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, it is set to the normal state shown in FIG. 82 (a). As described above, when the total number of fluctuations in which the major role lottery was performed by the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold after being set to the special state shown in FIG. 82 (b) reaches 21 times, the game state is changed. It will shift from the special state to the normal state.

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

Then, in the normal state and the special state, if the big hit is won in the big win lottery by holding the special 1, the big win game is executed. In this big role game, a round game in which the big winning opening 128 is opened is executed 10 times, and the player can win a prize ball for 10 rounds (substantially 9 rounds). Then, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 1, one of the special symbols A to C is determined as the jackpot symbol.

In the normal state and the special state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol A, the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b during the specific round game, so that it is a big role. The game state after the game is the low probability time saving state shown in FIG. 82 (c). If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol A will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 50%. Therefore, when a big hit is won in the normal state and the special state, there is a 50% probability that the gaming state shifts to the low probability time saving state. In the low-probability time-saving state, the normal game state is the time-saving game state, and the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 2 hold. Right-handed hitting is performed aiming at the area 116b.

That is, in this low probability time saving state, the game is played for the purpose of winning the big hit in the big role lottery based on the special 2 hold. In the low probability time saving state, the winning probability of the jackpot is about 1 / 300.6, but since the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the movable piece 122b is frequently opened. Therefore, the launch prize ball ratio is 100:99, and the player can aim for a big hit while reducing the consumption of the game ball.

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

Further, for example, in the normal state and the special state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol C, the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the specific round game and plays a major role. The game state after the game is the high-accuracy time-saving state shown in FIG. 82 (d). If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol C will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 25%. Therefore, if a big hit is won by holding the special 1, there is a 25% probability that the game state will shift to the high probability time saving state. In the high-accuracy time-saving state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 2 hold, and the normal game state is the time-saving game state. Right-handed hitting is performed aiming at the area 116b.

That is, in this high-accuracy time-saving state, as in the low-accuracy time-saving state, the game is played for the purpose of winning a big hit in the big role lottery based on the special 2 hold. In the high-accuracy time-saving state, the winning probability of the jackpot is about 1 / 105.7, and since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the movable piece 122b is frequently opened. Therefore, the ratio of the launch prize balls is 100:99, and the player can perform the big role lottery while reducing the consumption of the game balls.

Here, in this embodiment, the limiter number of times in the high-probability gaming state is provided, and the upper limit number of times set in the high-probability gaming state after the big role game is set to four times. In the high-accuracy time-saving state, a big win lottery is performed based on the special 2 hold, but if a big hit is won by the special 2 hold, the special symbol D is determined as the big hit symbol. In the big role game in which the special symbol D is determined and executed, since the game ball can enter the specific area 140b, the special game state after the big role game is set to the high probability game state again until the limiter is activated. NS. Further, in this case, the normal gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state. Therefore, when the high-accuracy time-saving state is set, the high-accuracy time-saving state loops until the number of limiters is reached.

Then, when the limiter is activated in the high-probability time-saving state, the special game state after the big role game is set to the low-probability game state, and the normal game state is set to the time-saving game state. Therefore, when the limiter is activated when the special symbol D is determined in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the gaming state after the major role game shifts to the low-accuracy time-saving state.

As described above, even in the low probability time saving state, since the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 2 hold, the player continues to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b. At this time, if the jackpot is won by holding the special 2, the special symbol D is determined, so that the game state after the big role game becomes the high accuracy time saving state again. In this case, since the number of times of the limiter is reset, the high-accuracy time-saving state continues until the limiter is activated.

In this way, when the jackpot is won in the normal state and the special state, and the special symbols A and C are determined as the jackpot symbols, the gaming state thereafter transitions to the low probability time saving state or the high probability time saving state. If a big hit is not won in 100 big win lottery in a low probability time saving state, it will eventually shift to a special state. That is, when the low-accuracy time-saving state or the high-accuracy time-saving state is set, the state does not shift to the most dominant state thereafter.

On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 in the normal state and the special state is the special symbol B, the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the specific round game and plays a major role. The gaming state after the game is the most dominant state shown in FIG. 82 (e). If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol B will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 25%. Therefore, if a jackpot is won by holding Special 1, there is a 25% chance that the gaming state will shift to the most dominant state. In the most dominant state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 2 hold, and the normal game state is the time-saving game state. Therefore, the player has to put the game ball into the second start port 122 in the second game area. It will be right-handed aiming at 116b.

In the most dominant state, the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1 / 105.7, and the small hit winning probability is set to about 1 / 3.45. In the most dominant state, in the big role lottery based on this special 2 hold, winning a small hit is the main purpose of the game.

Specifically, when a game ball is launched into the second game area 116b, the ratio of the prize balls paid out by entering the game ball into the second fixed starting port 122A with respect to the number of launched balls is 100:60 to It is set to about 80. Then, in the most dominant state, in the large winning combination lottery by holding the special 2, the small hit game is frequently performed because the small hit is won with a probability of about 1 / 3.45. Here, when the small hit is won by the special 2 hold, the small hit symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined.

As described above, in the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z4 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 2 to 3 game balls enter the large winning opening 128. In the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z5 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the large winning opening 128. Further, in the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, a substantially specified number of game balls enter the large winning opening 128.

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

In this most dominant state, the normal gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, and the movable piece 122b is rarely opened. Further, in the most dominant state, the special gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, and the high probability number is always set to "next time" at the time of transition to the most dominant state. Since the probability of winning the jackpot in the most dominant state is about 1 / 105.7, it can be said that the winning of the next jackpot is substantially guaranteed in the most dominant state.

According to the special 2 hold of the real fluctuation target in this most dominant state, when the jackpot is won, the special symbol D is always determined as the jackpot symbol. When the special symbol D is determined and the big role game is executed, the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the specific round game. At this time, if the limiter is not activated, it is set to the highest superior state again after the big role game. On the other hand, when the limiter is activated, it shifts to a special state after a big role game.

Here, when the special symbol D is determined, two round games are executed in the large role game, but in this large role game and the small hit game in which the special symbol Z6 is determined and executed, a large winning opening is made. The opening and closing modes of 128 are the same, and the player cannot distinguish whether the small hit game or the large role game is being executed.

Therefore, the player cannot grasp how many times the jackpot was won in the most dominant state, and grasps when the limiter operates, in other words, how long the most dominant state lasts. Can't. For example, in the case of shifting from the normal state and the special state to the most dominant state, if the special symbol D is determined four times in the most dominant state, the limiter is activated to shift to the special state after the big role game. However, in the most dominant state, the number of times the special symbol D is determined cannot be grasped. Therefore, when the limiter is activated, the player suddenly ends the most dominant state. That is, according to the playability of the present embodiment, the player is always given a sense of tension in the most dominant state.

Even in the above-mentioned low-probability time-saving state and high-probability time-saving state, since the actual fluctuation target is the special 2 hold, the small hit is won with a probability of about 1 / 3.45. Therefore, even in the low-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy time-saving state, the small hit game is frequently executed as in the most dominant state. However, in both the low-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy time-saving state, the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. Further, as will be described in detail later, the normal game state is maintained in the time-saving game state even during the small hit game. Therefore, although the large winning opening 128 is opened during the small hit game, the second variable starting opening 122B is also opened during this period.

As described above, the second variable starting port 122B is provided above the large winning opening 128. Therefore, in the low-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy time-saving state, most of the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b enter the second variable starting port 122B, and most of the game balls enter the large winning opening 128. There is nothing to do. As a result, in the low-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy time-saving state, unlike the most dominant state, the number of game balls gradually decreases even if a right-handed hit is made during the game.

FIG. 83 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300 according to the embodiment. The switch management process (step S500) on the main control board 300 according to the embodiment is executed in place of the switch management process (step S500) on the main control board 300 according to the above-mentioned simultaneous rotation reference example.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S510, and if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process is transferred to step S500-7.

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

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal figure operating port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125 and the detection signal from the normal drawing operating port detection switch 125s is turned on. .. As a result, if it is determined that the normal figure operation port detection switch-on is detected, the process is moved to step S510, and if it is determined that the normal figure operation port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-5. To move.

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

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first start port 120 and the detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S520, and if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-7. To move.

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second fixed start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball enters the second fixed start port 122A and the detection signal is input from the second fixed start port detection switch 122As. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the second fixed start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S530, and if it is determined that the second fixed start port detection switch-on is not detected, step S500-9 is performed. Move the process to.

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

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second variable start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball enters the second variable start port 122B and the detection signal is input from the second variable start port detection switch 122Bs. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the second variable start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S530, and if it is determined that the second variable start port detection switch-on is not detected, step S500-11 is performed. Move the process to.

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

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is the time when the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, that is, whether the game ball enters the large winning opening 128 and the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S540, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is not detected, the processing is transferred to step S500-13. ..

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

(Step S500-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the specific area 140b and the detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 140s. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S550, and if it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is not detected, the process is transferred to step S500-13.

(Step S550)
The main CPU 300a executes the specific area passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b, and ends the switch management process. The details of this specific area passing process will be described later.

(Step S500-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the combination gate detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the combination gate detection switch 127 and the detection signal is input from the combination gate detection switch 127s. As a result, if it is determined that the combination gate detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S560, and if it is determined that the combination gate detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S560)
The main CPU 300a executes the combination gate passage process based on the passage of the game ball to the combination operation gate 127, and ends the switch management process. The details of this combination gate passing process will be described later.

FIG. 84 is a flowchart illustrating the combination gate passing process in step S560.

(Step S560-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-15 that the combination gate detection switch is on, it determines whether or not the standby flag is turned on. The standby flag is turned on when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and the on state of the standby flag indicates a state of waiting for the start of the big game. If it is determined that the standby flag is on, the process is moved to step S560-3, and if it is determined that the standby flag is not on, the combined gate passage process is terminated.

(Step S560-3)
The main CPU 300a turns on the major combination start flag and ends the combination gate passing process.

FIG. 85 is a first flowchart illustrating the special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300 according to the embodiment, and FIG. 86 is the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board 300 according to the embodiment. It is a 2nd flowchart explaining (step S610). The special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300 according to the embodiment is executed in place of the special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300 according to the above-mentioned simultaneous rotation reference example.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the suspended flag is on. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 160 and the second are displayed during the variation display of the symbol on either one of the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. The small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed on either one of the special symbol indicators 162. In this case, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit game is executed, but during this time, the subtraction of the fluctuation time of the special symbol on one of the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 is performed. After the interruption and the end of the small hit game, the variable display of the symbol is resumed.

The suspended flag includes a special 1 suspended flag indicating the interruption of the symbol variation display on the first special symbol display 160 and a special 2 suspended flag indicating the interruption of the symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 162. Is provided. The special 1 suspended flag is turned on when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, and the special 2 suspended flag is displayed when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. If so, it will be turned on. Here, if it is determined that the special 1 suspended flag is on, the process is transferred to step S610-3, and if it is determined that the special 1 suspended flag is not turned on, the process is performed in step S610-5. To move.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a process for resuming the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160, and shifts the process to steps S610-47 of FIG.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 hold is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 1 hold is not 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-47. ..

(Step S610-7)
In the first special symbol display 160, the main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 1 hold, or the symbol based on the special 1 hold is displaying the stop display (during the time of the stop display time). To judge. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress or the stop display is in progress, the process is moved to step S610-47, and when it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress and the stop display is not in progress. The process is transferred to step S610-9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-25)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-15, step S610-21, and step S610-23. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

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

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

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

(Step S610-31)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is controlled to be lit. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided separately with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. Here, a counter value is set in the special symbol 1 display symbol counter.

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

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

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

(Step S610-47)
As shown in FIG. 86, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 2 suspension flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 suspended flag is on, the process is transferred to step S610-49, and if it is determined that the special 2 suspended flag is not turned on, the process is performed in step S610-51. To move.

(Step S610-49)
The main CPU 300a executes a process for resuming the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162, and shifts the process to step S610-85.

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

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

(Step S610-55)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the special 2 hold stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 2 hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball counter corresponding to the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 87 is a flowchart illustrating a symbol forced stop process (step S631) on the main control board 300. The symbol forced stop process (step S631) on the main control board 300 according to the embodiment is executed in place of the symbol forced stop process (step S631) on the main control board 300 according to the simultaneous rotation reference example described above.

(Step S631-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol during the stop display (corresponding) is a small hit symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-3, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-7.

(Step S631-3)
The main CPU 300a turns on the suspended flag. Here, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the special 2 suspended flag is turned on, and when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the special 2 suspension flag is turned on. Special 1 Turns on the suspended flag.

(Step S631-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a fluctuation interruption process for interrupting the variation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, and ends the symbol forced stop process. Here, a process is performed in which the remaining time of the fluctuation time and the information related to the special symbol are temporarily saved in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S631-7)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of forcibly stopping the lost symbol on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 on which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and ends the symbol forced stop process.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 by the above processing, the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display are displayed. A lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on either one of 162. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 The variable display of the symbol on either one will be temporarily interrupted.

FIG. 88 is a flowchart illustrating a pre-processing for opening the large winning opening in the main control board 300 according to the embodiment. The large winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board 300 according to the embodiment is executed in place of the large winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300 according to the above-mentioned simultaneous rotation reference example.

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-21 or the like is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", The process is transferred to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is 01H, that is, whether the big winning game is being executed by winning the jackpot. As a result, if it is determined that the special game management phase is 01H, the process is transferred to step S640-5, and if it is determined that the special game management phase is not 01H, the process is transferred to step S640-17.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S640-7, and if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S640-11.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a turns on the standby flag.

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a standby state designation command indicating that the player is in the standby state waiting for the start of the big game in the transmission buffer, and ends the pre-opening process of the big winning opening.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the standby flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the standby flag is on, the process is transferred to step S640-13, and if it is determined that the standby flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S640-17.

(Step S640-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the major winning combination start flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the major winning combination start flag is turned on, the process is moved to step S640-15, and if it is determined that the major winning combination start flag is not turned on, the pre-opening processing of the large winning opening is terminated. ..

(Step S640-15)
The main CPU 300a turns off the major winning combination start flag and the standby flag.

(Step S640-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S640-19)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening to transmit the opening start of the large winning opening (start of the round game) to the sub-control board 330.

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

(Step S640-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is 01H, that is, whether a major game is in progress. As a result, if it is determined that the special game management phase is 01H, the process is transferred to step S640-23, and if it is determined that the special game management phase is not 01H, the process is transferred to step S640-27.

(Step S640-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first round game has started. As a result, if it is determined that the first round game has started, the process is transferred to step S640-25, and if it is determined that the first round game has not started, the process is transferred to step S640-27. ..

(Step S640-25)
The main CPU 300a turns on the validity period flag. Although detailed description is omitted, the validity period flag is turned off when a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the first round game of the major game.

(Step S640-27)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“02H” or “06H”), and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

According to the above-mentioned pre-opening process of the big winning opening, the round game of the big winning game is started when the game ball passes through the winning combination operation gate 127 after the opening time of the big winning game has elapsed. On the other hand, when the small hit is won, the opening of the large winning opening 128 in the small hit game is started after the opening time elapses, regardless of the passage of the game ball to the winning combination operation gate 127. ..

Here, when the jackpot is won, the round game is started when the game ball passes through the winning combination operation gate 127 after the opening time has elapsed. For example, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the game is started. When the game ball passes through the winning combination operation gate 127, the major winning combination game may start and the opening time may be timed. Further, the winning combination operation gate 127 is not an indispensable configuration, and the big winning combination game may be started unconditionally when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

FIG. 89 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300. The large winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300 according to the embodiment is executed in place of the large winning opening end waiting process on the main control board 300 according to the above-mentioned simultaneous rotation reference example.

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is "04H", that is, whether the major game is finished. As a result, if it is determined that the special game management phase is "04H", the process is moved to step S670-5, and if it is determined that the special game management phase is not "04H", the large winning opening end weight is determined. End the process.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the specific area entry flag is turned on. As a result, if the specific area entry flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S670-7, and if the specific area entry flag is turned on, the process is transferred to step S670-9.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming state to the low-probability gaming state.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of remaining limiters (counter value of the limiter counter) is larger than 0. As a result, if the remaining number of limiters is larger than 0, the process is transferred to step S670-13, and if the remaining number of limiters is 0, the process is transferred to step S670-11.

(Step S670-11)
The main CPU 300a sets 4 in the limiter counter as the number of remaining limiters.

(Step S670-13)
The main CPU 300a decrements the remaining number of limiters (counter value of the limiter counter).

(Step S670-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of remaining limiters updated in step S670-13 is 0. As a result, when it is determined that the remaining number of limiters is 0, the process is transferred to step S670-7, and when it is determined that the remaining number of limiters is not 0, the process is transferred to step S670-17.

(Step S670-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming state to the high-probability gaming state.

(Step S670-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal game state and the number of time reductions based on the on / off status of the specific area entry flag, the number of remaining limiters, the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

(Step S670-21)
The main CPU 300a turns off the specific area entry flag.

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

(Step S670-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the number of times command corresponding to the number of time reductions in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-27)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the large winning opening end wait process. As a result, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the symbol is restarted.

Next, the effect executed and controlled by the sub-control board 330 will be described. During the above game, various effects are executed according to the game state. An effect to be executed when the game state is set to the special state and the normal state will be described with an example.

(Explanation of the production stage)
FIG. 90 is a diagram illustrating an effect stage. In this embodiment, different production stages are provided. Here, the effect stage classifies the state of the basic effect, and for each effect stage, the background image and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the audio output. A BGM output from the device 206 is provided.

When the effect stage is set to the special stage, as shown in FIG. 90A, the background image of the swirl is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the BGM dedicated to the special stage is output.

When the production stage is set to the normal stage, as shown in FIG. 90B, the background image of the universe is displayed on the main production display unit 200a, and the BGM dedicated to the normal stage is output. NS.

When the game state is set to the special state, the production stage other than the final fluctuation in the special state is set to the special stage. As described above, when the total number of fluctuations in which the big role lottery was performed by the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold after the game state was set to the special state reaches 21 times, the game state changes from the special state to the normal state. It will be migrated. Then, when the 21st variable effect (special 1 hold) starts, the effect stage is switched to the normal stage.

(Explanation of production design)
FIG. 91 is a diagram for explaining the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c for each effect stage. As described above, in the main control board 300, when the big winning combination lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, and the variation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. The sub-control board 330 determines the execution pattern of the variation effect based on the received variation command, and executes and controls the variation effect according to the determined execution pattern. A large number of execution patterns for the variable effect are provided, but all of them are common in that the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed on the main effect display unit 200a.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are provided for each effect stage. Specifically, when the effect stage is a special stage, the nine effect symbols 210A on which the numbers 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 91 (a) are written are the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c and the effect display unit 200a. Is displayed in. Similarly, when the effect stage is the second stage, the nine effect symbols 210B on which the numbers 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 91 (b) are written are displayed on the effect display unit 200a as the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. Is displayed.

If a big hit is won by a big win lottery, special symbols A to C are determined as big hit symbols. When the jackpot is won, that is, in the variable effect for notifying the winning of the jackpot, the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Further, when the result of the big role lottery is lost, that is, when the lost symbol is determined, the effect display unit 200a finally stops and displays three identical effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. There is nothing.

FIG. 92 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect. In the special state and the normal state, when the fluctuation related to the special 1 hold and the change related to the special 2 hold are executed in parallel, the variation effect based on the special 1 hold is executed. When the fluctuation related to the special 1 hold and the change related to the special 2 hold are executed in parallel, as shown in FIGS. 92 (a) to 92 (e), a single digit symbol is displayed at the lower right of the main effect display unit 200a. 230 is displayed.

The one-digit symbol 230 is composed of a combination of two symbols, a circle and a horizontal bar, and is displayed at predetermined intervals as shown in FIGS. 92 (a) and 92 (b) during the variable display of the symbols on the second special symbol display 162. Two symbols, a circle and a horizontal bar, are displayed alternately. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the one-digit symbol 230 is stopped and displayed by either a circle or a horizontal bar. At this time, as shown in FIG. 92 (a), when the single-digit symbol 230 is stopped and displayed as a circle, it indicates that the result of the big win lottery due to the special 2 hold was a small hit or a big hit. As shown in 92 (b), when the single-digit symbol 230 is stopped and displayed with a horizontal bar, it indicates that the result of the large role lottery due to the special 2 hold was lost. Note that FIG. 92A shows a case where the result of the large winning combination lottery due to the special 2 hold is a small hit.

Then, when the gaming state is set to the special state, the background image for the special stage is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a as shown in FIGS. 92 (a) to 92 (e). Further, in the special state, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c for the special stage are displayed.

As for the fluctuation effect executed in the special state, if the result of the big role lottery is a loss or a small hit, the fluctuation effect of the variation pattern without reach is always executed, and if the result of the big role lottery is a big hit, the reach change is always performed. The pattern variation effect is executed. In other words, the execution pattern of the variation effect becomes the reach variation pattern only when the result of the big role lottery is a big hit in the special state. Therefore, in the special state, the telop 220, which is described as "extreme heat if reach is applied on the special stage", is always displayed at the lower part of the main effect display unit 200a. This telop 220 continues to be displayed over a plurality of variation effects, but is hidden during the reach development effect in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern.

Then, when the total number of fluctuations in which the major role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold after the game state is set to the special state reaches 21 times, the game state shifts from the special state to the normal state. Will be. Then, when the fluctuation related to the special 1 hold starts, as shown in FIG. 92 (f), the stage change effect (switching effect) suggesting that the effect stage can be switched from the special stage to the normal stage in the main effect display unit 200a. After that, as shown in FIGS. 92 (g) to 92 (j), the background image for the normal stage and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c for the normal stage are displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the variable effect is displayed. Is executed.

As for the variation effect executed in the normal state, when the result of the big winning combination lottery is a loss or a small hit, both the variation effect of the reach-less variation pattern and the variation effect of the reach variation pattern can be executed. Therefore, the telop 220 is hidden in the normal stage.

If the change related to the special 1 hold does not start at the 21st time and the change related to the special 2 hold starts, the production stage will not be switched from the special stage to the normal stage.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the total number of fluctuations in which the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold after the game state is set to the special state reaches 21 times, the game state is special. It will shift from the state to the normal state. Generally, in a game hall, an external information terminal (not shown) connected to the game machine 100 is installed, and various information such as the number of big hits and the number of big role lottery is sent to the player on the external information terminal. Provided. In the external information terminal, it is common to display the number of times of the big winning combination lottery based on the suspension of fluctuation of the special symbol. Since the special state is set after the execution of the big role game or after the time is shortened, the special 2 hold is usually stored in the second special figure hold storage area immediately after the transition to the special state.

Therefore, when the gaming state shifts to the special state and the player makes a "left-handed", the special 1 hold is stored in the 1st special figure hold storage area, and the change related to the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are related. The fluctuations will be executed in parallel. When the game state is set to the special state, the fluctuation time related to the special 2 hold is as long as 10 minutes, so that the special 1 hold is held while the change related to the special 2 hold is executed once. The fluctuation related to is executed multiple times.

For example, when the condition for transitioning from the special state to the normal state is set to 20 times, the change related to the special 1 hold starts at the 20th time during the execution of the change of the special 2 hold, and the stage change effect is performed. Suppose you did. In this case, since the number of large role lottery displayed on the external information terminal is displayed as 19 times, the player can see that the change in which the stage change effect is executed is actually the 20th change. However, there is a risk of illusion that this is the 19th change. If the player has the illusion that the stage change effect is executed with such a bad number of fluctuations, the player may feel a sense of discomfort.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the total number of fluctuations in which the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold after the game state is set to the special state reaches 21 times, the game state changes from the special state to the normal state. It is supposed to move to the state. As a result, the number of major role lottery displayed on the external information terminal is 20 times, which is a good number, and the stage change effect is executed, so that the risk of making the player feel uncomfortable can be suppressed. can. Hereinafter, the process for executing the above-mentioned variation effect will be described.

FIG. 93 is a diagram illustrating an example of the fluctuation information determination table. According to the table A shown in FIG. 93 (a), both the fluctuation information for the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation information for the reach fluctuation pattern are determined. Note that FIG. 93 shows only a part of the fluctuation information. According to Table A, for example, the selection ratio of the fluctuation information for the reach fluctuation pattern (loss pattern) is set to 5 to 10%.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 93B, according to Table B, the selection ratio of the fluctuation information for the reach fluctuation pattern (big hit pattern) is set to 100%. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 93 (c), in the special table, the selection ratio of the fluctuation information for the reach fluctuation pattern is 0%, that is, only the fluctuation information for the non-reach fluctuation pattern is selected. The ratio is set.

As a result, in the special state, when the reach development effect is executed in the variable effect, the jackpot winning is guaranteed at that time.

FIG. 94 is a flowchart illustrating a variable command reception process on the sub-control board 330 according to the embodiment. The variable command reception process according to the embodiment is executed in place of the variable command reception process according to the above reference example.

(Step S1220-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special state flag indicating that the game state has been changed to the special state is on. As a result, if the special state flag is on, the process is transferred to step S1220-3, and if the special state flag is not on, the process is transferred to step S1220-15.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value of the special counter is larger than 0. As a result, when the counter value of the special counter is larger than 0, the process is transferred to step S1220-5, and when the counter value of the special counter is 0, the process is transferred to step S1220-9. The special counter is set when the game state is set to the special state, and is subsequently decremented each time a variable command is received.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a decrements the counter value of the special counter by one.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines in step S1220-7 whether the counter value of the special counter is 0. As a result, when the counter value of the special counter is 0, the process is transferred to step S1220-9, and when the counter value of the special counter is not 0, the process is transferred to step S1220-15.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the fluctuation command related to the substantial fluctuation target has been received. As a result, when the fluctuation command related to the substantial fluctuation target is received, the process is transferred to step S1220-11, and when the fluctuation command related to the substantial fluctuation target is not received, the process is transferred to step S1220-31. ..

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines and stores in the main effect display unit 200a to execute a stage change effect (switching effect) suggesting that the effect stage can be switched from the special stage to the normal stage.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the special state flag.

(Step S1220-15)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes and stores the received fluctuation pattern command.

(Step S1220-17)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random numbers (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random numbers and the analysis result in step S1220-1, performs the execution pattern of the variation effect in the latter half. Decide and remember.

(Step S1220-19)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes and stores the received variable mode command.

(Step S1220-21)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random numbers (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random numbers and the analysis result in step S1220-13, performs the execution pattern of the variation effect in the first half. Decide and remember.

(Step S1220-23)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random numbers (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3 for each advance notice effect, and is based on the acquired effect random numbers and the analysis results in steps S1220-1 and S1220-13. , Each notice effect determination table is referred to, and whether or not each advance notice effect is executed and the execution pattern are determined and stored.

(Step S1220-25)
The sub CPU 330a executes an effect stage determination process for determining an effect stage to be displayed on the main effect display unit 200a according to the game state.

(Step S1220-27)
The sub CPU 330a performs the effect symbol display pattern determination process for determining the effect symbol display pattern. Here, the type of the effect symbol to be displayed on the main effect display unit 200a is determined according to the game state, and finally on the main effect display unit 200a based on the analysis results in steps S1220-9 and S1220-13. The stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c to be stopped and displayed is determined.

(Step S1220-29)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table based on the determination of each of the above steps, and ends the variable command reception process. In addition, based on the timetable set here, in step S1100-7, the process of displaying the image for the variable effect on the main effect display unit 200a, the audio output process, the lighting control process of the effect lighting device 204, etc. The production execution control will be performed.

(Step S1220-31)
The sub CPU 330a determines the display pattern of the single-digit symbol 230, and ends the variable command reception process.

FIG. 95 is a flowchart illustrating a game state change designation command reception process on the sub-control board 330 according to the embodiment.

(S1230-1)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the received game state change designation command.

(S1230-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the gaming state has been changed to the special state based on the analysis result in step S1230-1. As a result, when the game state is changed to the special state, the process is moved to step S1230-5, and when the game state is not changed to the special state, the game state change designation command reception process is terminated. ..

(S1230-5)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the special state flag.

(S1230-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the counter value of the special counter to 21, and ends the game state change designation command reception process.

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

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

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the limiter function is provided has been described, but the limiter function is not essential. Further, the specific area 140b is not indispensable. For example, the game state after the big win game may be set only by the big hit symbol, or after the big hit game based on the big hit symbol and the game state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state may be set.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the total number of fluctuations in which the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold after being set to the special state reaches 21 times, the gaming state shifts from the special state to the normal state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The number of times for switching the gaming state can be, for example, the number of times that 1 is added to a number (specific number) that the player can clearly see. The numbers that the player can see clearly are the number of times the last digit is 0 or 5, the number of doublets such as 11 or 22, or the number of times that puns can be matched, such as 41 (good). You can also do it. Further, the number of times for switching the gaming state may be a multiple of a specific number plus one.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 85 and 86 corresponds to the determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of FIG. 94 corresponds to the effect stage setting means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 85, 86, and 89 corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention.

100 Pachinko machine 120 1st starting port (1st starting area)
122A 2nd fixed start port (2nd start area)
122B 2nd variable start port (2nd start area)
300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM
330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM

Claims (3)

The first start area and the second start area provided in the game area,
A determination means for making a first determination due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting area and a second determination due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting area.
A production stage setting means for setting one of multiple types of production stages,
With
The effect stage setting means is
When the determination by the determination means is executed a predetermined number of times during the setting of the first effect stage, if the first determination is performed at the predetermined number of times, the first effect stage is different from the first effect stage. It is possible to switch to the second effect stage, and when the second determination is made at the predetermined number of times, the switch to the second effect stage is not executed and after the predetermined number of times. A gaming machine capable of switching to the second effect stage when the first determination is made. A game state setting means for setting one of a plurality of game states having different game progress conditions according to a predetermined game state setting condition is provided.
The plurality of game states include a low-probability gaming state in which the jackpot determination result is derived with a predetermined probability, a high-probability gaming state in which the jackpot determination result is derived with a higher probability than the low-probability gaming state, and non-probability. A time-saving gaming state and a time-saving gaming state in which the game ball can easily enter at least one of the first starting area and the second starting area than the non-time-saving gaming state are included.
The effect stage setting means can be set in the first effect stage and the second effect stage when the gaming state is the low probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state. Described gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined number of times is the number of times of adding 1 to a specific number.

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