JP5134642B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a lottery drawing when a game ball enters a start opening.

  Conventionally, gaming machines with various specifications are known. Typical examples are a gaming machine having a specification called “first type (so-called“ digipachi type ”)” (hereinafter referred to as “first type gaming machine”) and a second type (so-called “wing monotype”). ) ”(Hereinafter referred to as“ the second type gaming machine ”).

  In the first type of gaming machine, a lottery is performed in response to a winning at the start of the game ball, and when the big win is won, a big win game is executed in which the special variable winning device is opened for a long time (for example, 30 seconds). . Since the special variable winning device is opened for a long time, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls during the big hit game. Therefore, the player performs a game (hereinafter referred to as “first type game”) aiming to win a big win in the winning lottery.

  In addition, in the second type gaming machine, as in the first type gaming machine, a lottery is performed in response to a winning at the start opening. However, when a small hit is made here, a specific area (so-called "" A small hit game is executed in which the special variable winning device having the “V zone”) is released for a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds). When a game ball enters this specific area, a jackpot game is executed in which the special variable winning device or another special variable winning device is opened for a long time. Accordingly, the player plays a game (hereinafter referred to as “second type game”) that wins a small hit in the win lottery and aims to allow a game ball to enter a specific area during the small win game.

  As described above, the gaming machine includes a first type gaming machine and a second type gaming machine. A gaming machine (so-called “multi-function machine”) having both the first type gaming and the second type gaming. (Hereinafter referred to as “combined game machine”) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As described above, the compound game machine having both the first type game and the second type game can have various game characteristics depending on which one of the first type game and the second type game is centered. it can. For example, in the case of focusing on the second type game, it is possible to have a game property that can win even a jackpot with a winning at the start opening. Specifically, it is conceivable that the winning percentage at the start opening is made extremely high (for example, about 99%) and the winning percentage for the big win is made extremely low (for example, about 1%). . According to this configuration, in a normal game, the player enjoys “small hits → entering a game ball into a specific area → big hits” in the second type of game, and rarely suddenly “big hits (so-called“ direct hit ”). It is possible to provide a gaming machine with a gaming property that can also be expected to be called “

JP 2008-183454 A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, the process of the game from when the game ball enters the starting port until it becomes a big hit game,
(1) [Awarding a game ball to the starting point to win a small hit]
(2) [When the special variable prize-winning device is released for a short time by winning a small hit, the game ball is entered into the special variable prize-winning device. ]
(3) [A game ball that has entered the special variable winning device enters a specific area]
(4) [Large hit by game balls entering specific areas]
Thus, it is necessary to advance the game in the order of (1) to (4), and the game is complicated. In addition, since it may be a direct hit, the game becomes more complicated. As described above, in the multi-purpose game machine, the game method and the game procedure are difficult, and the game machine that the player who is unfamiliar with the game such as a beginner cannot easily get out of hand (prone to avoid) is becoming a game machine.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is easy for a player who is unfamiliar with a game such as a beginner even if the game is complicated in a compound gaming machine.

  The present invention executes a first special game in which a special variable winning device provided in a game area opens and closes in a predetermined opening and closing manner, and a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device during the first special game. When a player enters a specific area, the game machine is premised on a second special game in which the special variable prize-winning device is opened for a longer time than the first special game.

On the premise of the above configuration, the present invention executes a first special game in which a special variable winning device provided in a game area is opened and closed in a predetermined opening / closing manner, and the special variable winning device is set during the first special game. A gaming machine that executes a second special game in which a special variable winning device is opened for a longer time than the first special game when a game ball that has entered enters a specific area, and is provided in the gaming area A determination information acquisition unit that acquires determination information by entering a game ball into the starting area, and a special that determines whether to perform the first special game based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit Based on the game determination unit and the special game determination result by the special game determination unit, the identification symbol is displayed in the identification symbol display unit so that the identification symbol is variably displayed and then the identification symbol indicating the special game determination result is stopped and displayed. When it is determined by the display control means and the special game determination means that the first special game is to be performed, the identification symbol display control means causes the identification symbol to be stopped and displayed, and then the first special game is performed. Determination that stores the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit when a game ball enters the start area when the identification symbol is variably displayed by the special game execution unit and the identification symbol display control unit An information storage means, a prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to play the first special game based on the determination information stored in the determination information storage means, and a prior determination result by the prior determination means Based on the game effect control for causing the effect means to perform the game effect before the determination information obtained from the prior determination result is determined by the special game determination means. The first special game execution means includes a normal first special game that opens and closes in a first opening and closing mode in which a game ball can easily enter the special variable prize-winning device, and the normal first special game. It is possible to perform any of the special first special game that opens and closes in a second opening and closing mode in which the game ball is easy to enter, and when the pre-determining means determines to perform the first special game, There is a type pre-determination means for determining which of the normal first special game and the special first special game is to be performed, and the game effect control means is configured to perform the normal When it is determined that the first special game is to be performed, the first game effect is performed. When it is determined that the special first special game is to be performed, the second game is different from the first game effect. Characterized by directing And

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the first special game includes a plurality of types of first special games in which the number of opening / closing operations of the special variable winning device is different.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the first special game includes a plurality of types of first special games having different opening / closing times of the special variable winning device.

  In the present invention, the first special game is a game in which the special variable winning device is controlled to be in an open state in a preset manner. That is, normally, it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the special variable winning device, and during the first special game, the special variable winning device is opened in a preset manner. Game balls are easier to enter. Therefore, the first special game refers to a game in which a game ball can enter a specific area. Then, when a game ball enters the specific area during the first special game, the second special game is executed. As is clear from this, the first special game has an aspect of acquiring at least the right to execute the second special game.

  The second special game is a game in which a prize ball can be obtained according to the game ball entered in the opened special variable prize winning device. At this time, a plurality of special variable winning devices may be provided in the gaming area, and different special winning devices may be opened during the first special game and during the second special game, or only one in the gaming area. A special variable winning device may be provided so that the same special variable winning device is opened in both special games. In addition, the presence or absence of a prize ball based on the game ball entered in the special variable prize winning device during the first special game is not particularly limited.

  According to the present invention, the game is advanced while expecting that the second special game, which is a special game advantageous to the player, is executed, but the right to execute the second special game is acquired. When it is determined in advance that the first special game to be won is determined in advance, a special effect of contents suggesting the opening / closing mode of the special variable winning device in the first special game based on the type of the first special game Is executed. Therefore, it is easy for a player who is unfamiliar with a game such as a beginner to easily win the first special game by a special effect in a compound game machine that allows the second special game to be acquired with the first special game as an opportunity. Therefore, it is possible to prepare for the opening / closing operation of the special variable winning device.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is the elements on larger scale of the front view of a special variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a partial enlarged view above the special variable winning device. It is the elements on larger scale of the rolling path formation unit which comprises a special variable prize-winning apparatus. It is the elements on larger scale of the game ball rolling unit which constitutes a special variable prize-winning device. It is the elements on larger scale of a game ball rolling unit, and is a figure showing the movable state of a winning combination. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory act | operation mode determination table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a big hit game end time setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement aspect of a special electric combination based on each special electric combination operation | movement determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table in a 1st special symbol display apparatus and a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special variable winning device detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a conceptual diagram of the special symbol storage area provided in the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the specific area | region detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the winning combination apparatus control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding display mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the indication effect mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding display mode update process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the holding | maintenance display mode determination table in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the indication effect mode determination table in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the pending | holding display aspect in a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the indication effect in a liquid crystal display device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of a special variable winning device provided in the gaming machine. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 101. At a lower position of the game board 101, an operation handle 121 having a launching unit is provided.
When the player touches the operation handle 121, as shown in FIG. 7, the touch sensor 3b in the operation handle 121 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 121, and sends a touch signal to the launch control board 206. Send. When the firing control board 206 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 206 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 121 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 121 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a operates according to the applied voltage, and has a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 121 toward the game area 103. Is fired.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 103.

A special variable winning device 104 is arranged in the center portion of the game board 101. As shown in FIG. 2, the special variable winning device 104 has a pair of special movable pieces 105a and 105b, and an area in which game balls entered from these special movable pieces 105a and 105b are partitioned by side walls. It is configured to roll within.
The special variable winning device 104 will be described in detail below.

  A pair of special movable pieces 105 a and 105 b are arranged on both upper sides of the special variable winning device 104. The special movable pieces 105a and 105b are configured to be opened and closed by a special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid 105c (see FIG. 7). As shown in FIG. 2A, when the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are in the closed state, the special variable winning device 104 has a game ball that is driven toward the game area 103 inside the special variable winning device 104. It has become impossible or difficult to accept. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are in the open state, it is possible or easy to receive the game ball inside the special variable winning device 104.

As shown in FIG. 3, the special variable winning device 104 is provided with a first stage 130 on which a game ball entered from a pair of special movable pieces 105a and 105b in an open state first rolls. The first stage 130 has a depth slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball so that the game ball can roll, and is inclined so as to gradually become lower from the center toward both ends in the width direction. Yes. At both ends of the first stage 130, flow holes 131a, 131b having a diameter larger than the diameter of the game ball are provided, and the game balls rolling on the first stage 130 are either of the flow holes 131a, 131b. I'm trying to crawl down.
The flow-down holes 131a and 131b are respectively provided with special variable winning device detection switches 104s (see FIG. 7), each of which includes a sensor that detects a game ball entering the special variable winning device 104. When the winning device detection switch 104s detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, below the first stage 130, an introduction passage 132 through which game balls that have entered the flow holes 131a and 131b are guided is provided. In the central portion of the introduction passage 132, an inclined portion 132a that is inclined downward toward the back side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1 is formed, and the game ball flowing down to the introduction passage 132 from the flow holes 131a and 131b is formed. In this way, it is guided to the back side of the introduction passage 132.

As shown in FIG. 4, a rolling path forming unit 133 is disposed behind the first stage 130 and the introduction passage 132 as viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1.
The rolling path forming unit 133 has a slope 134 positioned slightly below the introduction passage 132, and a game ball flowing down from the inclined portion 132 a of the introduction passage 132 is approximately at the center in the width direction of the slope 134. They are guided (see FIG. 3).
A special introduction hole 134a having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the slope 134, that is, a position facing the inclined portion 132a. The slope 134 is bordered by the special introduction hole 134a. Is inclined downward toward both ends in the width direction.

  A second stage 135 that faces the slope 134 at a predetermined interval is provided below the slope 134, and a plurality of crank members 107a are formed between the slope 134 and the second stage 135. A special passage 107 is provided. This special passage 107 is for guiding the game ball guided to the special introduction hole 134a to the second stage 135. By arranging the crank member 107a as shown in the figure, the game ball rolls left and right. The falling time of the game ball from the special introduction hole 134a to the second stage 135 is made longer. In this way, the game ball is dropped from the special introduction hole 134a to the second stage 135 so that the player feels nervous.

In addition, a sorting solenoid 138 that integrally moves the sorting member 136 and the retaining member 137 is provided behind the slope 134 in the front view of the gaming machine 1. When the sorting solenoid 138 is not energized, the sorting member 136 is positioned so as to close the special introduction hole 134a as shown in FIG. 4A, so that the game ball does not enter the special introduction hole 134a. ing. In the state where the sorting member 136 closes the special introduction hole 134 a, the game ball guided from the inclined portion 132 a collides with the sorting member 136 and is repelled by both ends of the slope 134.
The stopping member 137 has its tip inserted into the special passage 107, but when the sorting solenoid 138 is not energized, the stopping member 137 is positioned as shown in FIG. Can fall through the special passage 107.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 138 is energized, the stop member 137 is pulled upward, and the transfer member 136 is shown in FIG. 4B via a connecting member (not shown) as the stop member 137 moves. And retreats from the special introduction hole 134a. In this state, the game ball can enter the special introduction hole 134a, and the game ball that has entered the special introduction hole 134a is moved into the special passage 107 (special introduction hole 134a) by the tip of the stopping member 137 moved upward. Will stop temporarily. As described above, the game ball stopped in the special passage 107 (special introduction hole 134a) by the stopping member 137 is controlled so that the distribution solenoid 138 is not energized and the stopping member 137 returns downward (FIG. 4 (a). ), The special passage 107 is dropped.
As shown in FIG. 3, the inclined portion 132a provided in the introduction passage 132 has a width larger than the diameter of the special introduction hole 134a. Therefore, even if the sorting member 136 is retracted from the special introduction hole 134a, the game ball guided from the inclined portion 132a to the slope 134 side is not necessarily guided to the special introduction hole 134a.

Then, the game ball that has not been guided to the special introduction hole 134a rolls to one end of the slope 134 along the inclination. The normal passage 106 extending straight from both ends of the slope 134 is continuous with both ends of the slope 134, and the game ball that has not been guided to the special introduction hole 134a falls in the normal passage 106. The normal passage 106 extends downward from the second stage 135, and a slope 106 a that slopes downward toward the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lowermost end thereof.
A transparent plate member (not shown) is provided on the back side of the slope 134 and the second stage 135, and the plate member and a glass plate located in front of the gaming machine 1 can be used on the slope 134, The game ball is prevented from dropping out from the normal passage 106 or the special passage 107.

The game ball that has dropped in the special variable winning device 104 through the normal passage 106 or the special passage 107 as described above is guided to the game ball rolling unit 140 disposed below the rolling path forming unit 133. .
The configuration of the game ball rolling unit 140 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 5, and 6.
The game ball rolling unit 140 includes an upper slope 141 and a lower slope 142 facing the lower slope 141 while maintaining a predetermined interval below the upper slope 141. The upper slope 141 is gently inclined downward from the front side to the back side in the front view of the gaming machine 1, and the lower slope 142 is downward from the back side to the front side in the front view of the gaming machine 1. It is gently sloping.

  Notches 141a are formed at both ends of the upper slope 141, and a rotating body 143 that rotates at a constant speed under the control of the drive motor M is provided in the notches 141a. The rotating body 143 is formed of a hollow member having a hemispherical spherical surface 143a, and three drop holes 143b are formed at predetermined intervals in the rotational direction of the spherical surface 143a. The rotating body 143 has its rotation center axis aligned with the height position of the upper slope 141, and the spherical surface 143 a faces approximately half above and below the upper slope 141. As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), the above-described normal passage 106 is positioned directly above the pair of rotating bodies 143, and the game ball falling on the normal passage 106 is inclined. It is made to discharge along the front surface (front side) of the rotating body 143 along 106a. As described above, the upper slope 141 is inclined downward from the near side to the far side, so that the game ball dropped from the normal passage 106 to the upper slope 141 collides with the spherical surface 143a of the rotating body 143, Or it will be guide | induced in the drop hole 143b.

At this time, the rolling direction of the game ball falling from the slope 106 a of the normal passage 106 to the upper slope 141 changes according to the rotational position of the rotating body 143. For example, when the game ball falls from the slope 106a of the normal passage 106, if the spherical surface 143a of the rotating body 143 is positioned as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the game ball collides with the spherical surface 143a and the upper stage. Bounced toward the center of the slope 141 in the width direction.
On the other hand, when the game ball falls from the slope 106a of the normal passage 106, if the drop hole 143b of the rotating body 143 is positioned as shown in FIG. 5B, the game ball is inserted into the spherical surface 143a from the drop hole 143b. Enter inside. Then, the game ball that has entered the spherical surface 143 a is discharged from another drop hole 143 b located below the upper slope 141 and guided onto the lower slope 142. As described above, the rotating body 143 has a function of distributing the game ball falling in the normal passage 106 to the upper slope 141 or the lower slope 142, and to which of the slopes 141 and 142 the game ball is guided, It is determined by the timing at which the game ball falls from the slope 106 a of the normal passage 106 and the rotational position of the rotating body 143 at that time.

And the space 144 is provided in the back | inner side of the upper stage slope 141 by the front view of the gaming machine 1, and the game ball rolling on the upper stage slope 141 is guided to the space 144 along the inclination, and the space From 144, it falls on the lower slope 142 by gravity.
In addition, a specific area (V zone) 110 and a non-specific area 111 to which a game ball rolling on the lower slope 142 is guided are provided on the front side of the lower slope 142 in the front view of the gaming machine 1. The specific region 110 has an opening that is slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball, and is provided at a position facing the substantially central portion of the lower slope 142 in the width direction. On the other hand, the non-specific region 111 is provided on both sides of the specific region 110 and has an opening width wider than the opening width of the specific region 110. Therefore, the probability that the game ball guided onto the lower slope 142 enters the specific area 110 is set to be extremely lower than the probability of entering the non-specific area 111.

  Here, in the space 144 provided on the back side of the upper slope 141 in the front view of the gaming machine 1, a winning combination 108 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the winning combination 108 is provided between a pair of fall prevention members 108a and 108b imitating human hands, and an upper slope 141 and a lower slope 142. And a winning pocket 108c. The fall prevention members 108a and 108b and the winning pocket 108c are protruded toward the front side or immersed in the back side in front view of the gaming machine 1 by solenoids that are independently controlled. The fall prevention members 108a and 108b and the winning pocket 108c function to increase the probability that a game ball rolling on the upper slope 141 is guided to the specific area 110 described above.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the game ball is guided to the upper slope 141, if the fall prevention member 108a protrudes, the game ball falls from the left side of the upper slope 141 to the lower slope 142. Is suppressed. As a result, the game ball that has collided with the fall prevention member 108 a falls from the center or right side of the upper slope 141 to the lower slope 142. Thus, by preventing the game ball from dropping from the left side of the upper slope 141 to the lower slope 142, the possibility that the game ball will fall from the central portion of the upper slope 141 to the lower slope 142 as a result increases. .

In addition, the winning pocket 108 c of the winning combination 108 is located approximately in the center in the width direction of the upper slope 141 and the lower slope 142, and is positioned between the upper slope 141 and the lower slope 142. As shown in FIG. 6B, the winning pocket 108c is configured such that when it is in a protruding state, a game ball that falls from the approximate center in the width direction of the upper slope 141 wins. On the other hand, when the winning pocket 108c is in an immersive state, the game ball falling from the substantially center of the upper slope 141 in the width direction is dropped onto the lower slope 142 as it is.
The game balls won in the winning pocket 108c are discharged onto a guide 142a provided at the approximate center in the width direction of the lower slope 142 through a passage (not shown) that leads from the winning pocket 108c to the back side of the winning combination 108. The Since the guide 142a provided on the lower slope 142 extends toward the specific area 110, the game ball discharged onto the guide 142a enters the specific area 110 with almost a probability.

As described above, the fall prevention members 108a and 108b and the winning pocket 108c operate so as to guide the game ball guided to the upper slope 141 to the specific area 110, but whether the game ball is actually guided to the specific area 110 or not. Whether or not is determined depends on the rolling direction of the game ball and the state of the fall prevention members 108a and 108b and the winning pocket 108c. In other words, the fall prevention members 108a and 108b and the winning pocket 108c do not necessarily guide the game ball rolling on the upper slope 141 to the specific area 110, but increase the possibility that the game ball is guided to the specific area 110 to the last. Not too much.
Note that the game ball that has entered the dropout hole 143b of the rotating body 143 is guided to the lower slope 142 from both ends thereof, and therefore reaches the specific area 110 that is positioned substantially facing the center in the width direction of the lower slope 142. The possibility is extremely low, and in most cases, the non-specific area 111 is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the game ball guided from the special passage 107 to the second stage 135 is a special drop hole provided at substantially the center of the second stage 135 in the width direction. From 135a, it falls to the center of the upper stage 141 in the width direction. Therefore, when the game ball is guided to the special passage 107, it is more likely that the game ball will win the winning pocket 108c than when the game ball is guided to the normal passage 106. The game ball is easily guided to 110.

Although details will be described later, the fall prevention members 108a and 108b, the winning pocket 108c, and the sorting solenoid 138 are respectively moved by independent solenoids. In this embodiment, the small hit game or the big hit game described later is used. With the start as a trigger, the movement is controlled according to a preset program.
However, in the present embodiment, the rotating body 143 is controlled so as to continue to rotate at a constant speed from when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  When a game ball enters the specific area 110 as described above, the entry of the game ball into the specific area 110 is detected by the specific area detection switch 110s including a sensor provided in the specific area 110. When the entry of a game ball into the specific area 110 is detected by the specific area detection switch 110s, it becomes a two-type big hit, which will be described later, and a big hit game can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 112 is disposed on the substantially central back side of the special variable prize-winning device 104, and a moving image, an image, or the like for exciting the game is displayed.
The liquid crystal display device 112 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start opening 113, 114, the effect symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed. The effect symbol is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given the impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a jackpot. Furthermore, in order to notify the gaming state, a background image corresponding to the gaming state is displayed.

  On both lower sides of the special variable prize-winning device 104, there are provided first start ports 113 and 114 capable of receiving game balls that are driven toward the game area 103. In addition, a second start port 115 having a pair of start movable pieces 115a and 115b and a ball entry blocking member 115d is disposed between the first start ports 113 and 114. The starter movable pieces 115a and 115b are configured to be opened and closed by a starter opening / closing solenoid 115c. When the pair of starter movable pieces 115a and 115b are in a closed state, the second starter 115 is configured such that the ball entry blocking member 115d located immediately above the second starter 115 becomes an obstacle, Accepting is impossible or difficult.

  On the other hand, when the pair of starter movable pieces 115a and 115b are in an open state, the pair of starter movable pieces 115a and 115b function as a receiving tray, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starter opening 115. Become. The first start ports 113 and 114 and the second start port 115 are provided with first start port detection switches 113 s and 114 s and a second start port detection switch 115 s for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When these detection switches detect the entry of game balls, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the first start port detection switches 113s and 114s and the second start port detection switch 115s detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  Further, a normal symbol gate 116 is disposed above the second start port 115. The normal symbol gate 116 is provided with a gate detection switch 116s for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 116s detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

  At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a recovery port 125 for recovering game balls that have not entered any of the entrances.

Below the first start port 114, a first special symbol display device 83, a second special symbol display device 84, a normal symbol display device 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 93, a second special symbol hold indicator 94, A normal symbol hold indicator 92 is provided. The first special symbol display device 83 notifies the jackpot lottery result that is performed when a game ball enters the first start ports 113 and 114. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 83. I am doing so. For example, “01” is displayed when winning the jackpot, and “00” is displayed when losing. “01” and “00” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. . The second special symbol display device 84 is for informing the lottery result of the jackpot performed when the game ball has entered the second start opening 115, and the display mode is the above-mentioned first display. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 83.
The first special symbol display device 83 and the second special symbol display device 84 correspond to an example of variable display means in the present invention.

In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting port 113, 114 or the second starting port 115, such as during a special symbol variation display or during a special game described later, the special symbol variation display cannot be performed immediately. , The right to display special symbols under certain conditions is reserved. More specifically, the right to display the variation of the special symbol in which the game ball enters and is retained at the first start openings 113 and 114 is retained as the first hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 115. The right of variable display of special symbols reserved is reserved as second reserve.
For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserve number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 93 and the second special symbol hold indicator 94, respectively. In addition, when there is one first hold, one LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 93 is lit, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 93 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, three LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 93 are lit, and when there are four first holds, four LEDs of the first special symbol hold indicator 93. Lights up. In addition, the second special symbol holding display 94 also displays the number of the second reserved reservations as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 93 and the second special symbol hold indicator 94. Displayed on the instrument 92.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 82 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 116. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 82 is turned on, and then the second start port 115 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 116, and the normal symbol display device 82 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

A glass frame 117 is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The glass frame 117 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the glass frame 117 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.
In the glass frame 117, an effect lighting device 118 (lamp unit) is provided on two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103. Each of the lighting devices for effects 118 includes a plurality of lights 119. Each light 119 irradiates a player who is in front of the gaming machine 1, and the light irradiation direction can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves from the overhead of the player along the abdomen. Each light 119 is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect lighting device 118 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

In addition, each light 119 can irradiate the surroundings of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the gaming machine 1. Each light 119 is driven by a motor provided in the effect lighting device 118 so as to rotate the light irradiation direction. The motor that drives to rotate the light irradiation direction from each light 119 is a motor different from the motor that changes the light irradiation direction from each light 119 in the vertical direction.
The effect lighting device 118 changes the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from the entire effect lighting device 118 to three dimensions by rotating the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from each light 119 while changing the vertical direction. be able to.

Furthermore, a tray unit 120 to which game balls are supplied is provided on the lower side of the game frame 103 in the glass frame 117. The tray unit 120 is supplied with game balls lent out from a rental ball device (not shown).
An operation handle 121 is disposed at a lower position of the glass frame 117. The operation handle 121 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the glass frame 117 described above, the operation handle 121 has a shape that protrudes from the surface of the game board 101 toward the player.

  In the glass frame 117, an effect button 17 that receives an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The operation of the effect button 17 is effective, for example, while a guidance that prompts the user to operate the effect button 17 is displayed during a specific reach effect during the game. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  In addition, the glass frame 117 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 7) that is a speaker that outputs effect sound or audio that informs fraud.

  Although not shown, a main control board 201, an effect control board 202, a payout control board 203, a power supply board 207, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. The power supply board 207 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG.

The main control board 201 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 201 includes a main CPU 201a, a main ROM 201b, and a main RAM 201c. The main CPU 201a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 201b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 201c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 201a.
The various processes performed by the main CPU 201a in the main control board 201 correspond to examples of lottery means, special game control means, and hold storage means in the present invention.

  Connected to the input side of the main control board 201 are a gate detection switch 116s, first start port detection switches 113s and 114s, a second start port detection switch 115s, a special variable winning device detection switch 104s, and a specific area detection switch 110s. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 201.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 201, a start opening / closing solenoid 115c for opening / closing the pair of start movable pieces 115a, 115b of the second start opening 115 and a special variable prize for opening / closing the special movable pieces 105a, 105b. A device opening / closing solenoid 105c is connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 201, a driving motor M (not shown in FIG. 7) for rotating the rotating body 143 and a sorting solenoid 138 (not shown in FIG. 7) provided in the special variable prize winning device 104 are provided. ), A winning combination movable solenoid 108d for moving the fall preventing members 108a and 108b of the winning combination 108 and the winning pocket 108c is also connected.
Further, on the output side of the main control board 201, a first special symbol display device 83, a second special symbol display device 84, a normal symbol display device 82, which constitute a symbol display device, and a first special symbol, which constitutes a hold indicator. The symbol hold indicator 93, the second special symbol hold indicator 94, and the normal symbol hold indicator 92 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.

The main ROM 201b of the main control board 201 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (refer to FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B) referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot, a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. A hit determination table (see FIG. 8C) referred to when determining whether or not to perform, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a variation for determining a special symbol variation pattern A pattern determination table (not shown), a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special movable pieces 105a and 105b, and a determination table for determining a game state change flag based on the special symbol ( 11 (a)), jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state based on the gaming state change flag (see FIG. 11 (b)), one-type jackpot opening / closing mode determination table Bull (see FIG. 12), the opening and closing mode determination table for the opening and closing mode determination table and the small hit for two jackpots (see FIG. 13) and the like are stored in the main ROM 201b. These various tables will be described later.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 201c of the main control board 201 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 201c, a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a special symbol hold number (U) storage area, a first special symbol storage area, a second special symbol storage area, a specific gaming state Remaining variation count (J) storage area, round game count (R) storage area, release count (K) storage area, special variable prize-winning device pitch number (C) storage area, cumulative pitch count (x) storage area, A specific area entry flag storage area, a gaming state storage area, a stop symbol data storage area, a gaming state change flag storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, and various timer counters are provided. The game state storage area includes a specific game flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a general figure normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The power supply board 207 has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 201 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 201a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 201a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

The effect control board 202 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The effect control board 202 includes a sub CPU 202a, a sub ROM 202b, and a sub RAM 202c, and is connected to the main control board 201 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 201 to the effect control board 202. . The sub CPU 202a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 202b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 201 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 204 or the image control board 205. The sub RAM 202c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 202a performs arithmetic processing.
The various processes performed by the sub CPU 202a in the effect control board 202 correspond to an example of the effect control means in the present invention, and the sub ROM 202b in which various programs are stored is an example of the effect content storage means in the present invention. It corresponds to.

The sub ROM 202b of the effect control board 202 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, to determine the effect pattern based on the effect mode determination table for determining the effect mode based on the effect designating command received from the main control board, the variation pattern specification command and the effect mode received from the main control board An effect pattern determination table, an effect symbol determination table for determining an effect symbol, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 202b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 202c of the effect control board 202 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 202c is provided with a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

The payout control board 203 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 203 includes a payout CPU 203a, a payout ROM 203b, and a payout RAM 203c, and is connected to the main control board 201 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU 203a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 203b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 201 based on the processing. The payout control board 203 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player. Based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 201, the payout CPU 203a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 203b and performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to control a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 203c functions as a data work area during the calculation processing of the payout CPU 203a.
Also, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 203, and if a game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 206 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

When the launch control board 206 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 203, the launch control board 206 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 206. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 204 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 118 provided on the game board 101 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. The lamp control board 204 is connected to the effect control board 202, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 202.

  The image control board 205 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 112, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 205 is connected to the effect control board 202 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 112 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 112, and the image CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 202. Then, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 112 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 112. The background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed superimposed on the display screen of the device 112.
That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 202 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 201b will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot. FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining a jackpot related to the first hold, and FIG. 8B is a jackpot determination table referred to when determining the jackpot related to the second hold. FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B have the same jackpot probability, although the winning probability for the jackpot is different.
For example, according to the first holding table shown in FIG. 8A, one special symbol determination random number value of “0” is determined to be a big hit, and 396 items of “1” to “396” are determined. The special symbol random number is determined to be a small hit. On the other hand, according to the second reservation table, one special symbol determination random value of “0” is determined to be a big hit, and 397 special symbol determination random values of “1” to “397” are determined. It is judged as a small hit.

FIG. 8C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when it is determined whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined as a win.
Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a normal gaming state random number determination table and a specific gaming state random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state to determine the normal gaming state random number determination table or the specific gaming state random number determination. A table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “losing”.
For example, according to the random number determination table in the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 8C, it is determined that one hit determination random number value “0” is a hit. On the other hand, according to the random number determination table in the specific gaming state, it is determined that ten hit determination random numbers “0” to “9” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the winning determination random value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be hit in the normal gaming state is 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the specific gaming state is increased by 10 times. 10/11.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
9A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 9B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a small hit, FIG. 9C. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. In more detail, the symbol determination table is also composed of a first reservation symbol determination table and a second reservation symbol determination table.

By using these symbol determination tables, the extracted jackpot symbol random number value or the bonus symbol random number value is determined, and the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined.
Also, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting information on the special symbol to the effect control board 202. Here, the control command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte data indicating the contents (function) of the executed control command. DATA data.

  For example, if the first hold is determined to be a big hit by the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8A, the random number value for the big hit symbol is determined by the first hold symbol determination table shown in FIG. 9A. Is done. At this time, for example, if the random number value for the jackpot symbol is “20”, “first special symbol 1” is determined and stop symbol data “01” corresponding to this “first special symbol 1” is determined. "Is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 83. In addition, at the start of the special symbol variable display for the first hold, a control command “E0H01H” is transmitted to the effect control board 202, and an effect based on the control command is executed during the special symbol variable display. The Rukoto.

FIG. 10A is a special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special movable pieces 105a and 105b in the special game. This table is selected based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), and the number of round games played in the jackpot game and the opening / closing mode of the special variable winning device 104 are set based on the table. It will be.
Here, when the first special symbols 1 to 4 and the second special symbols 1 to 4 are determined by the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 9A, the one-type big hit opening / closing mode determination table is selected. . There are three types of one-type big hit opening / closing mode determination tables TBL1, TBL2, and TBL3. When the first special symbol 1 and the second special symbol 1 are determined, the 1 type big hit TBL1 is selected, and when the first special symbol 2 and the second special symbol 2 are decided, the 1 type big hit TBL2 is selected. Is selected, and when the first special symbol 3, the first special symbol 4, the second special symbol 3, and the second special symbol 4 are determined, the 1 type big hit TBL3 is selected.
On the other hand, when the first special symbols A to C and the second special symbols A to C are determined by the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 9B, the small hitting opening / closing mode determination table is selected. The small hitting opening / closing mode determination table includes two types TBL1 and TBL2. When the first special symbol A and the second special symbol A are determined, the small hit TBL1 is selected, and the first special symbol B, the second special symbol B, the first special symbol C, and the second special symbol C are selected. Is determined, the small hit TBL2 is selected. When a game ball enters the specific area 110 during the small hit game executed based on the small hit opening / closing mode determination table, the two-type big hit opening / closing mode determination table is selected. The two types of big hit opening / closing mode determination tables are provided as two types TBL1 and TBL2.

FIG. 10B is a jackpot game end setting data table which is referred to in order to determine the game state after the jackpot game ends, and the game state is determined based on a special symbol.
According to the jackpot game end setting data table, when the game state change flag = 00H, the normal game state is set after the jackpot game ends. When the game state change flag = 01H, 02H, the jackpot game After the end of the game, it is set to a specific gaming state. In addition, when the game state change flag is 01H, the specific game state continuation count (J) is set to 100, and the specific game state is set to continue until the special symbol variation display is performed up to 100 times. The On the other hand, when the game state change flag is 02H, the number of continuations (J) of the specific game state is set to 50.

In the present embodiment, when the first special symbols 1 to 3 (stop symbol data = 01 to 03) and the second special symbols 1 to 3 (stop symbol data = 05 to 07) are determined, the jackpot game The game state after the end is set to a specific game state. When the first special symbol 4 (stop symbol data = 04) and the second special symbol 4 (stop symbol data = 08) are determined, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to the normal gaming state. The
On the other hand, during the small hit game in which the first special symbols A and B and the second special symbols A and B (stop symbol data = 09, 10) are determined and executed, a game ball enters the specific area 110 and 2 In the case of a seed hit, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to a specific game state. However, when the first special symbol C and the second special symbol C (stop symbol data = 11) are determined and executed in a small hit game, a game ball enters the specific area 110 and becomes a two-type big hit The game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the normal game state.

Next, the contents of the special game executed based on the above-mentioned type 1 big hit TBL, type 2 big hit TBL, and small hit TBL will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
When the first special symbol 1 (stop symbol data = 01) or the second special symbol 1 (stop symbol data = 05) is determined and the special game is executed based on the type 1 big hit TBL1, the special variable winning device 104 Is controlled as shown in FIG. In other words, in the special game executed based on the type 1 big hit TBL1, the round game is executed 15 times. During each round game, the special variable winning device 104 is opened once, but at this time, the special variable winning device 104 is opened for 29.5 seconds. When the special variable winning device 104 is released for 29.5 seconds, one round game is ended, but the time from the end of one round game to the start of the next round game, that is, special The closing time of the variable winning device 104 is set to 2 seconds.

  In addition, when the first special symbol 2 (stop symbol data = 02) or the second special symbol 2 (stop symbol data = 06) is determined and the special game is executed based on the type 1 big hit TBL2, a special variable prize is awarded. The device 104 is controlled as shown in FIG. That is, in the special game executed based on the type 1 big hit TBL2, the round game is executed 15 times. However, during the first round game, the special variable winning device 104 is repeatedly opened twice for 0.4 seconds. The closing time of the special variable winning device 104 between the first opening of the special variable winning device 104 and the second opening is set to 0.4 seconds. Then, when the first round game in which the special variable winning device 104 is released for 0.4 seconds × 2 times is finished, for example, after a pause time of 10 seconds, the second to 15th round games are started. During the second to fifteenth round games, the special variable winning device 104 is opened once, and the opening time at this time is set to 29.5 seconds. In the same manner as described above, the closing time of the special variable prize-winning device 104 between the second to fifteenth round games is set to 2 seconds.

  In addition, the first special symbols 3 and 4 (stop symbol data = 03,04) or the second special symbols 3 and 4 (stop symbol data = 0,08) are determined, and the special game is played based on the TBL3 of 1 type big hit. When executed, the special variable winning device 104 is controlled as shown in FIG. That is, in the special game executed based on the type 1 big hit TBL3, the round game is executed twice, and the special variable winning device 104 is released once for 0.4 seconds during each round game. Note that the (close time) interval time between the first round game and the second round game is 0.4 seconds.

  Further, when the first special symbol A or the second special symbol A (stop symbol data = 09) is determined and the special game is executed based on the small hit TBL1, the special variable winning device 104 is configured as shown in FIG. ) Is controlled. That is, in the special game (small hit game) executed based on the small hit TBL1, the round game is executed only once. During this round game, the special variable winning device 104 is opened only once for 0.4 seconds.

  When the first special symbol B or C or the second special symbol B or C (stop symbol data = 10 to 11) is determined and the special game is executed based on the small hit TBL2, the special variable winning device 104 Is controlled as shown in FIG. That is, in the special game (small hit game) executed based on the small hit TBL2, the round game is executed only once. During this one round game, the special variable winning device 104 is repeatedly opened twice for 0.4 seconds.

When a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device 104 during the small hit game enters the specific area 110, a special game (big hit game) is executed based on the two types of big hit TBL. Specifically, the first special symbol A, C, the second special symbol A, C (stop symbol data = 09, 11) is determined and the game ball has entered the specific area 110 during the small hit game that is executed In this case, the special variable winning device 104 is controlled as shown in FIG. 11 (f) based on the two types of big hit TBL1. That is, according to the type 2 big hit TBL1, 14 round games are executed, but each of these round games is the same as the 2nd to 15th round games executed based on the type 1 big hit TBL2. The special variable winning device 104 is opened for 29.5 seconds, and the closing time between each round game is set to 2 seconds.
When a game ball enters the specific area 110 during the small hit game and becomes a two-type big hit, the small hit game is counted as the first round game, so a special game executed by the second type big win ( The number of round games during the jackpot game is counted as 2-15.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the specific area 110 during the small hit game that is executed after the first special symbol B and the second special symbol B (stopped symbol data = 10) are determined, the 2 type big hit TBL2 is set. Based on this, the special variable winning device 104 is controlled as shown in FIG. In the jackpot game executed based on the two types of jackpot TBL2, the special variable winning device 104 is opened for 29.5 seconds, and the closing time between each round game is set to 2 seconds. Is set to 7 times.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a preliminary determination table of the first special symbol display device 83 and the second special symbol display device 84 for generating the determination information of the start port, from the first start port detection switches 113s and 114s. The pre-determination table of the first special symbol display device 83 referred to when the detection signal is input and the second special symbol display device 84 referred to when the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 115s is input. It consists of a prior decision table. Note that the prior determination table shown in FIG. 12 is a prior determination table in the normal gaming state, and although not shown, the prior determination table in the specific gaming state also exists.

  Specifically, the advance determination table shown in FIG. 12 is the start opening detection that detects that the game ball has won the start opening by the advance determination tables of the first special symbol display device 83 and the second special symbol display device 84. Based on the switch type, special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small bonus symbol random number value, etc., a start winning designation command is generated to indicate the determination information of the start opening in advance. Here, the start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, the start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown at the first start ports 113 and 114, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second A start winning designation command corresponding to winning of a game ball at the start opening 115 is shown.

  Further, the DATA data of the start winning designation command is generated based on a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, or the like. As described above, the special symbol determination random number value determines whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”, and the big hit symbol random number value determines whether it is “special symbols 1 to 4”. Since it is determined whether it is any of the “special symbols A to C” based on the random number value for the small bonus symbol, the variation of the special symbol is changed to the big bonus type or the small bonus type according to the DATA data of the start winning designation command. It can be determined before. Specifically, as shown in the column of command analysis contents in FIG. 12, if the start winning designation command is E8H01H, the information of the first start opening prize and 1 type big hit can be determined. In the start winning command, the first special symbol 1 to the first special symbol 4 are “first start opening prize, 1 type large 1 to 1 type large 4” respectively, and the second special symbol 1 to the second special symbol. 4 is “second start opening prize, 1 type per 1 to 4 per type 1”. Further, the first special symbol A to the first special symbol C are set to small hits A to small hits C, respectively, and the second special symbol A to the second special symbol C are also set to small hits A to small hits C, respectively.

For example, according to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 12, the detection signals from the first start port detection switches 113s and 114s are input, the special symbol determination random number value is “0”, and the jackpot symbol random number value is In the case of “0”, a start winning designation command of “E8H01H” is generated as the starting winning designation command.
Also, when the data set in the special symbol holding number (U) storage area is not less than 4 (that is, when the data set in the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area is 4). The start winning designation command of “E8HFFH (or E9HFFH)” is generated as the starting winning designation command. The DATA data “FFH” of the start winning designation command has a maximum number of four reserved balls, although a game ball has won at the first start opening 113, 114 or the second start opening 115, and is used for special symbol determination. This means that the random value, the jackpot symbol random value, and the small bonus symbol random value were not acquired (so-called overflow).

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “specific game state” and the “normal game state”. Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “normal gaming state” means that the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 116, and It means a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second start opening 115 when winning is set as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 116, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 115 is controlled to be open for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “specific game state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “normal game state”, and the second start port 115 at the time of winning the win. This is a gaming state in which the release control time is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “normal gaming state”. Furthermore, in the “normal gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “specific gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Is done.
Therefore, in the “specific game state”, the second start port 115 is more easily controlled to the open state as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 116 than in the “normal game state”. As a result, in the “specific game state”, the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game ball.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so as not to change regardless of whether the game state is the “normal game state” or the “specific game state”. In addition, the specific gaming state is set to be more than the “normal gaming state” by appropriately setting the normal symbol variation time (the time required for the normal symbol lottery), the opening control time of the second start opening 115, and the winning probability. 2 The game ball may be in a state where a game ball can easily enter the start port 115.

In the main control board 201, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 201c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.
Further, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after the big hit game of “1 type big hit” or “2 type big hit” is finished.
In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the subsequent gaming state is changed according to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, in the case of winning the “small hit”, the game state does not change directly after the end of the small hit game, but the special variable winning device 104 provided in the special variable winning device 104 at the time of the small hit game When a game ball enters the area 110, a “two-type big hit” occurs, and the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of the small hit symbol after the big hit.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.
(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 207, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 201a, and the main CPU 201a performs the following main processing.

(Step S10)
First, in step S10, the main CPU 201a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 201a reads a startup program from the main ROM 201b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 201c in response to power-on.

(Step S20)
In step S20, the main CPU 201a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

(Step S30)
In step S30, the main CPU 201a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (0.004 seconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 201, thereby executing the timer interrupt processing described below. Is done.

(Step S100)
First, in step S100, the main CPU 201a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 201a to the stack area.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 201a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal open time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. More specifically, a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter are decremented by -1 and updated.
In particular, in the update process of the condition device operation effective time counter, the condition device operation effective time counter is updated by subtracting -1 every 4 ms, and when the condition device operation effective time counter = 0, it will be described later. Turn off the conditional device activation enable flag.

(Step S120)
In step S120, the main CPU 201a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S130)
In step S130, the main CPU 201a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter to update the random number counter. .

(Step S200)
In step S200, the main CPU 201a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not there is an input to each switch, and if there is an input, performs an input process for setting predetermined data. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S300)
In step S300, the main CPU 201a performs a special symbol special power control process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S400)
In step S400, the main CPU 201a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500)
In step S500, the main CPU 201a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 201a checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the special variable winning device 104, the first start opening 113, 114, and the second start opening 115, and responds to each when there is a win. The payout number designation command to be sent is sent to the payout control board 203.

(Step S600)
In step S600, the main CPU 201a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

(Step S700)
In step S700, the main CPU 201a moves the fall prevention members 108a and 108b and the winning pocket 108c of the winning combination 108 in order to change the rolling direction of the game ball that has entered the special variable winning apparatus 104. A winning combination device control process for controlling the movable solenoid 108d, the sorting solenoid 136 that moves the sorting member 136 and the stopping member 137, and the drive motor M that rotates the rotating body 143 is performed. Of the winning combination device control process, control of the winning combination movable solenoid 108d will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S800)
In step S800, the main CPU 201a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid data created in step S600. Also, the normal symbol display device 82, the first special symbol display device 83, the second special symbol display device 84, the first special symbol hold indicator 93, the second special symbol hold indicator 94, the normal symbol hold indicator 92, and the respective In order to turn on the LED, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S600 is performed. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 201c is also performed.

(Step S900)
In step S900, the main CPU 201a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 201a.

  The input control process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S220)
First, in step S220, the main CPU 201a receives the detection signal from the special variable winning device detection switch 104s to determine whether or not the special variable winning device detection switch 104s has detected a game ball. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S230)
In step S230, the main CPU 201a receives the detection signals from the first start port detection switches 113s and 114s to determine whether or not the first start port detection switches 113s and 114s have detected a game ball. Predetermined data for performing the determination is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S240)
In step S240, the main CPU 201a receives the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 115s to determine whether the second start port detection switch 115s has detected a game ball. When the main CPU 201a determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 201a updates the prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and extracts a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random value, and a small bonus symbol random value. The extracted random number value is stored in the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S250)
In step S250, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the gate detection switch 116s has detected a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 116. Further, when the gate detection switch 116s detects a signal, the main CPU 201a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. Thus, the random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored.

(Step S260)
In step S260, the main CPU 201a receives the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 110s to determine whether or not the two-type jackpot has been won, and executes the jackpot game if the two-type jackpot has been won. Predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The special variable winning device detection switch input process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S220-1)
First, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the special variable winning device detection switch 104s, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the special variable winning device 104.
When the detection signal from the special variable winning device detection switch 104s is input, the process proceeds to step S220-2. When the detection signal from the special variable winning device detection switch 104s is not input, the special variable winning device is selected. The device detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S220-2)
If it is determined in step S220-1 that the detection signal from the special variable winning device detection switch 104s has been input, the main CPU 201a special variable for counting the game balls that have entered the special variable winning device 104. The counter in the winning device (C) storage area is updated. That is, the number of game balls that have entered the special variable winning device 104 is stored by adding 1 to the special variable winning device winning number (C) storage area.

(Step S220-3)
Next, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a jackpot game is currently being played, that is, whether or not information indicating that a jackpot game is being stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 201c.
As a result, if it is determined that the game is currently a jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S220-4. If it is determined that the game is not currently a jackpot game, that is, the game is currently being a jackpot game. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S220-5.
The special variable winning device 104 is not opened except during the big hit game and the small hit game.

(Step S220-4)
If it is determined in step S220-3 that the game is currently a big hit game, the main CPU 201a turns on the flag in the energization stop flag storage area of the main RAM 201c. When the flag is turned on in this energization stop flag storage area, energization of the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is controlled to be stopped for 3 seconds in a winning combination device control process (FIG. 31) described later. That is, during the big hit game or the small hit game, the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is controlled to be energized or not energized at regular intervals. As a result, the winning combination 108 repeats protruding and immersing at regular intervals, so that the game ball easily enters the specific area 110 (second mode) and the state where the game ball becomes difficult to enter (first mode). Aspect) is repeated at regular intervals.

  The control as described above is performed during the big hit game or the small hit game, but when the special variable winning device detection switch 104s detects the incoming of the game ball during the big hit game, the winning is repeated at regular intervals. The movement of the accessory 108 is temporarily interrupted for 3 seconds, and the game ball is kept from entering the specific area 110. As a result, during the big hit game, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area 110 as compared to during the big hit game. The time for which the energization of the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is stopped is set to 3 seconds. This is the time until the game ball that has entered the special variable winning apparatus 104 reaches the winning combination 108. It is taken into consideration. In the present embodiment, the special variable winning device detection switch 104s is provided at the entrance of the special variable winning device 104, that is, in the vicinity of the special movable pieces 105a and 105b. Thus, the control of the winning combination 108 can be started after the special variable winning device detection switch 104s detects the gaming ball until the gaming ball reaches the winning combination 108. Note that the special variable winning device detection switch 104s may be provided upstream of the winning combination 108. The reason for controlling the game ball so as not to enter the specific area 110 during the jackpot game will be described later.

(Step S220-5)
In step S220-5, the main CPU 201a performs a process of updating a prize ball counter used for a prize ball. When this process ends, the special variable winning device detection switch input process ends.

  The first starting port detection switch input process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S231)
First, in step S231, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not detection signals from the first start port detection switches 113s and 114s are input.
When the detection signals from the first start port detection switches 113s and 114s are input, the process proceeds to step S232, and when the detection signals from the first start port detection switches 113s and 114s are not input, the first The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S232)
In step S232, the main CPU 201a performs a process of updating the prize ball counter used for the prize ball.

(Step S233)
In step S233, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not data is set in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area provided in the main RAM 201c.
FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area. The first special symbol storage area has four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. In addition, the second special symbol storage area also has four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. In each of these storage units, when a game ball enters the first start port 113, 114 or the second start port 115, a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and a small hit symbol for later-described The random value is stored. Here, it is confirmed whether each random value is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, that is, whether there is an empty space in the first special symbol storage area.
If each random value is not stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, the process proceeds to step S234, and each random value is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol storage area. In the case, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S234)
In step S234, the main CPU 201a extracts the special symbol determination random number value, and stores the extracted special symbol determination random value in the vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. To do. For example, when each random number value is not stored in any of the storage units, the special symbol determination random number value is stored in the first storage unit, and the special symbol determination random number value is stored in the first to third storage units. If so, the special symbol determination random number value is stored in the fourth storage unit.

(Step S235)
In step S235, the main CPU 201a extracts the jackpot symbol random number value, and stores the extracted random number value in the storage unit in which the special symbol determination random number value is stored in step S234.

(Step S236)
In step S236, the main CPU 201a extracts the random number value for the small hit symbol, and stores the extracted random number value in the storage unit in which the random number value for the special symbol determination and the random number value for the big hit symbol are stored.

(Step S237)
In step S237, the main CPU 201a performs a pre-determination process based on winnings to the first starting ports 113 and 114, and a first starting winning designation command for indicating determination information related to winnings to the first starting ports 113 and 114. Is generated. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S238)
In step S238, the main CPU 201a sets the first start winning designation command generated in step S237 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 201c. At this time, in order to update the first reserved number displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 93, the special symbol hold display data indicating the reserved number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 201c. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.
As described above, when a game ball enters the first start opening 113, 114, if there is a vacancy in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not stored. When each random number value is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number and there is no space in the storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not extracted (stored) and the first start port detection switch The input process ends. However, even when there is no free space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, a prize ball will be paid out for a game ball entering the first start opening 113, 114.
In the present embodiment, a detailed description of the second start port detection switch input process is omitted. However, even when a signal is input from the second start port detection switch 115s, the first start port detection switch input process is performed. Processing similar to the processing is performed. However, in this case, as shown in FIG. 19B, the process is performed with reference to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol storage area.

  The prior determination process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S237-1)
In step S237-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S237-2. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S237-3.

(Step S237-2)
In step S237-2, the main CPU 201a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 12, and executes the determination of the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, and the small hit symbol random number value acquired this time.

(Step S237-3)
In step S237-3, the main CPU 201a generates a start winning designation command for preliminarily indicating determination information relating to the winning of the start opening based on the result (predetermined determination information) determined in advance in step S237-2. To do. In the pre-determination process in the first start opening detection switch input process, a first start winning designation command for indicating in advance the determination information related to winning in the first start openings 113 and 114 is generated.
The main CPU 201a that performs the preliminary determination process constitutes the preliminary determination unit and the special game type preliminary determination unit of the present invention.

  The specific area detection switch input process of the main control board 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S260-1)
First, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a detection signal from the specific area detection switch 110s has been input.
If the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 110s is input, the process proceeds to step S260-2. If the detection signal from the specific area detection switch 110s is not input, the specific area detection switch input process is terminated. To do.

(Step S260-2)
Next, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the conditional device operation valid flag is turned on. The condition device operation valid flag is used to determine whether or not a two-type big hit is generated by the entry of a game ball into the specific area 110. If the flag is on, the condition apparatus operation valid flag is entered. When the game ball enters, a two-type big hit occurs, and when the flag is turned off, even if the game ball enters the specific area 110, the second type big hit does not occur. If the condition device operation valid flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S260-3. If the condition device operation validity flag is not turned on, the specific area detection switch input process is terminated. The condition device operation valid flag is turned on in a special symbol stop process (FIG. 24) to be described later at the time of winning a small hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), any one of the stop symbol data “01” to “08” is derived, and a game in the specific area 110 is performed during the jackpot game executed with one kind of big hit. This is the case when a ball enters.

(Step S260-3)
If it is determined in step S260-2 that the conditional device operation effective flag is turned on, the main CPU 201a turns off the conditional device operation effective flag. Thereby, thereafter, no processing based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area 110 is performed.
If the game ball does not enter the specific area 110 during the small hit game, the game is turned off in the time control process (step S110, see FIG. 14) when a preset time has elapsed. As described above, the condition device operation valid flag is turned off after a preset time has elapsed. In the small hit game, the special variable winning device 104 is entered immediately before the special variable winning device 104 is closed. This is because the time until the game ball reaches the specific area 110 is taken into consideration.

(Step S260-4)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets a specific area entry designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 201c.

(Step S260-5)
Next, the main CPU 201a turns on the flag in the specific area entry flag storage area. Thereby, it is stored that the game ball has entered the specific area 110 during the small hit game.
When this process ends, the specific area detection switch input process ends.

  With reference to FIG. 21, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 201 will be described.

(Step S301) (Step S302)
First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the big hit game process (step S340), and if special figure special electric process data = 4, the process moves to the small hit game process (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the jackpot game end processing (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 0 is described with reference to FIG.

(Step S310-1)
In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 201 a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step S310. The process is moved to -2.

(Step S310-2)
When the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the special symbol hold number (U) is 1 or more. When the number of special symbol hold (U) is not 1 or more, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and when it is determined that the number of special symbol hold (U) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. Move.

(Step S310-3)
In step S310-3, the main CPU 201a stores a new hold number (U) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (U) stored in the special symbol hold number (U) storage area.

(Step S310-4)
In step S310-4, the main CPU 201a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit (determination storage area). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area), and the data already written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small bonus symbol random value, and the winning state flag used in the previous game are deleted.
In addition, when data is stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area and the first storage unit of the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol storage area to be shifted according to a predetermined priority order To decide. Here, the “predetermined priority order” includes shifting by giving priority to the second special symbol storage area, or the order stored in the storage unit of the special symbol storage area. In the present embodiment, when data is stored in both the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area, the data is stored in the first storage section of the second special symbol storage area. The data is preferentially written into the 0th storage unit (determination storage area).

(Step S311)
In step S311, the main CPU 201a writes the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value) written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-4. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S312)
In step S312, the main CPU 201a performs a variation pattern selection process. The variation pattern selection process acquires a random number value for reach determination and a random number value for variation pattern, refers to a variation pattern determination table (not shown), determines the jackpot determination result, special symbol type, presence / absence of a specific gaming state, special symbol The variation pattern is determined based on the number of holds (U), the acquired reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value.

(Step S313)
In step S313, the main CPU 201a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S314)
In step S314, the main CPU 201a confirms the gaming state at the start of the change, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S315)
In step S315, the main CPU 201a starts the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 83 or the second special symbol display device 84. That is, when the information written in the processing area is related to the first hold, the special symbol display device 19 is flashed, and when the information is related to the second hold, data is set to flash the special symbol display device 20.

(Step S316)
In step S316, when the main CPU 201a starts the variation display of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110 (see FIG. 14).

(Step S317)
In step S317, the main CPU 201a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.
Although not performed in this special symbol memory determination process, for example, in the above-described step S310-2, when the special symbol hold number (U) is not 1 or more, a demo command ( A command for executing a so-called demonstration production (demonstration production) may be set. In this way, when a player suspends (or ends) the game and leaves the gaming machine, etc., when a certain amount of time has passed, an effect that also serves as introduction and promotion of the gaming machine (demonstration) It is possible to produce an effect of encouraging gaming motivation toward a player who is looking for a gaming machine that he wants to play.

  Next, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S311-1)
The main CPU 201a determines “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) in step S310-4. At this time, if the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-4 is the first special symbol storage area, the main CPU 201a determines the jackpot determination for the first special symbol display device of FIG. Browse the table. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-4 is the second special symbol storage area, the main CPU 201a determines the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. Refer to

(Step S311-2)
In step S311-2, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S311-1. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-3. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-7.

(Step S311-3)
In step S311-3, the main CPU 201a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-4, and determines the special symbol type ( Determine the stop symbol data).
Specifically, when the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in the above step S310-4 is the first special symbol storage area, refer to the first reservation symbol determination table of FIG. If the special symbol reserved storage area shifted in step S310-4 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the second reserved symbol determination table in FIG. Based on the numerical value, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined.
Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine whether or not “big hit” or “small hit” can be won in the special symbol stop process of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the special variable winning device 104 in the 27 small hit game processing. Further, the determined special symbol is also used to determine a game state change flag that is referred to in order to determine a game state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG.

(Step S311-4)
In step S311-4, the main CPU 201a sets the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-5)
In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 201 a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 202, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

(Step S311-6)
In step S311-6, the main CPU 201a determines and determines a game state change flag (00H, 01H, 02H) that is referred to in order to determine a game state after the end of the jackpot game based on the stop symbol data. The game state change flag is set in the game state change flag storage area.

(Step S311-7)
In step S <b> 311-7, the main CPU 201 a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-8. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-11.

(Step S311-8)
In step S 311-8, the main CPU 201 a determines the small symbol number random number value written in the 0th storage unit (determination storage area) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S 310-4, and determines the special symbol type. To decide.
Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 9B, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol. In the present embodiment, “first special symbol A”, “first special symbol B”, “first special symbol C”, “second special symbol A”, “second” as the type of “small hit”. Special symbol B "and" second special symbol C "are provided.
In the present embodiment, “first special symbol A”, “first special symbol C”, “second special symbol A”, and “second special symbol C” are: The same, but if you win two types of big hits during the big hit game and shift to the big hit game control, the value given to the player (the number of rounds and the specific game state) (Migration) is different. The “first special symbol B” and the “second special symbol B” are the same as the “first special symbol A or C” and the “second special symbol A or C”. The contents of are different.

(Step S311-9)
In step S311-9, the main CPU 201a sets stop symbol data indicating the determined type of special symbol for small hits in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-10)
In step S311-10, the main CPU 201a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 202, and transmits the effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

(Step S311-11)
In step S311-11, the main CPU 201a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 9C to determine a special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop symbol data for loss in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-12)
In step S311-12, the main CPU 201a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 202, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

  Next, the special symbol variation process of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 1 is described with reference to FIG.

(Step S320-1)
In step S320-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S320-2)
In step S320-2, when the main CPU 201a determines that the set time has elapsed, in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process, the steps S311-4, S311-9, The special symbol set in S311-11 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 83 and 84. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

(Step S320-3)
In step S320-3, the main CPU 201a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S320-4)
In step S320-4, when the main CPU 201a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 201a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting -1 every 4 ms in step S110 (see FIG. 14).

(Step S320-5)
In step S320-5, the main CPU 201a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 25, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

  Next, the special symbol stop process of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 2 is described with reference to FIG.

(Step S330-1)
In step S330-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S330-2)
In step S330-2, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the specific game state. If the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the specific game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

(Step S330-3)
In step S330-3, when the current gaming state is the specific gaming state, the main CPU 201a subtracts “1” from (J) stored in the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the specific gaming state. The calculated value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (J).

(Step S330-4)
In step S330-4, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

(Step S330-5)
In step S330-5, the main CPU 201a turns off the flag stored in the specific game flag storage area. Note that the remaining variation number (J) being “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the specific gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the specific gaming state ends.

(Step S330-6)
In step S330-6, the main CPU 201a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S330-7)
In step S330-7, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is that of a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 08). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

(Step S330-8)
In step S330-8, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 09 to 11). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-12.

(Step S330-9)
If it is determined in step S330-8 that a small hit symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area, the main CPU 201a sets 4 in the special symbol special processing data, and the small hit game shown in FIG. Transfer processing to processing.

(Step S330-10)
Next, the main CPU 201a turns on the condition device operation valid flag so that the game ball that has entered the specific area 110 during the small hit game is valid.

(Step S330-11)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets the conditional device operation effective time. The time set here is set slightly longer than the time required for the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

(Step S330-12)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S330-8 that the symbol stored in the stop symbol data storage area is not a small hit symbol (losing symbol), the main CPU 201a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data. Then, the processing shifts to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Step S330-13)
If it is determined in step S330-7 that a big hit symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area, the main CPU 201a sets 3 in the special symbol special processing data, and the big hit game shown in FIG. Transfer processing to processing.

(Step S330-14)
Next, the main CPU 201a resets the gaming state and the specific number of times. Specifically, the data in the specific game flag storage area and the remaining number of changes (J) storage area of the specific game state are cleared.

(Step S330-15)
When it is determined that the special symbol stopped in step S330-7 is a jackpot symbol, or when it is determined that the special symbol stopped in step S330-8 is a jackpot symbol, In starting the small hit game, an opening command is set in the effect transmission data storage area with reference to the stop symbol.

(Step S330-16)
Next, the main CPU 201a refers to the stop symbol data and sets the corresponding opening time in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Next, the big hit game processing of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that the opening is currently being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the opening is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

(Step S340-2)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S330-16 of the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 24 has elapsed. To do. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the opening time has not yet elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

(Step S340-3)
In step S340-3, the main CPU 201a sets an opening / closing mode determination table based on the stop symbol data.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), one of TBL1 to TBL1 per type 2 and TBL1 and TBL2 per type 2 is determined.

(Step S340-4)
In step S340-4, the main CPU 201a adds 1 to the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result. When a jackpot game is started by one type of jackpot, since the round game number (R) storage area is always reset, here, the round game number (R) storage area is always set to “1”. Remembered. On the other hand, when a big hit game is started by two types of big wins, “1” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area during the small hit game. Therefore, when a big hit game is started by two types of big wins, “2” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area in the step S340-4.

(Step S340-5)
In step S340-5, the main CPU 201a adds 1 to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it. In step S340-5, since the number of times of release (K) storage area is always reset, “1” is always stored in the number of times of release (K) storage area.

(Step S340-6)
The main CPU 201a turns on the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid opening control data, starts energization of the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid 105c, and controls the special movable pieces 105a, 105b to be opened.

(Step S340-7)
The main CPU 201a refers to the opening / closing mode determination table (see FIG. 11) determined in the above step 340-3, and based on the current round game number of times (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the special variable winning device 104 Set the opening time of the game to the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-8)
The main CPU 201a sets a special variable winning device release designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. The special variable winning device release designation command is for transmitting the start of the round game to the effect control board 202.

(Step S340-9)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that the current opening is not in progress, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the current ending is in progress. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-29. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

(Step S340-10)
If it is determined in step S340-9 that the current ending is not in progress, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the special variable winning device 104 is closed. As a result, if it is determined that the special variable winning device 104 is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11. If it is determined that the special variable winning device 104 is not closed, step S340-16 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S340-11)
If it is determined in step S340-10 that the special variable winning device 104 is closed, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the closing time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed in step S340-20 described later. Determine whether. As a result, if the set closing time has elapsed and the special game timer counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S340-12, and the set closing time has not elapsed, and the special game timer counter If is not 0, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-12) (Step S340-13) (Step S340-14)
If it is determined in step S340-12 that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 201a performs the same processing as in steps S340-5 to S340-7.

(Step S340-15)
Next, the main CPU 201a performs special variable winning device release designation command transmission determination processing. This process determines whether or not the opening of the special variable winning device 104 controlled in step S340-13 is the first opening in each round game, and determines that the opening is the first opening. This is a process for transmitting to the effect control board 202 that each round game starts. Therefore, when the special variable prize-winning device 104 is released twice during one round game, the special variable prize-winning device opening designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area only at the first opening time.

(Step S340-16)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S340-10 that the special variable winning device 104 is open rather than closed, the main CPU 201a determines that the number of special variable winning device winning (C) is a predetermined number ( For example, it is determined whether or not the number reaches 9).
If the value of the special variable winning device (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S340-17, and if the predetermined number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S340-21. .

(Step S340-17)
If it is determined in step S340-16 that the value of the number of special variable winning devices (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the main CPU 201a is set in step S340-7 or step S340-14. It is determined whether or not the release time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-18, and if the set opening time has not elapsed, the special variable winning device 104 needs to be maintained in the open state. Therefore, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-18)
In step S340-18, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round. If the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S340-21. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, step S340-19 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S340-19)
If it is determined in step S340-19 that the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum, the main CPU 201a turns off the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid opening control data and energizes the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid 105c. To stop. As a result, the special variable winning device 104 is closed. Note that even if the special variable prize-winning device 104 is closed in step S340-19, one round game does not end, but only one of a plurality of releases in one round game. The opening only ends.

(Step S340-20)
Next, the main CPU 201a refers to the opening / closing mode determination table (see FIG. 11) set in step S340-3, and based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), a special variable prize is awarded. The closing time of the device 104 is set in a special game timer counter.

(Step S340-21)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S340-16 that the value stored in the special variable winning device winning number (C) storage area has reached a predetermined number, or the special variable winning device winning number (C) is stored. Even if the value stored in the area does not reach the predetermined number, the set release time has elapsed (YES in step S340-17), and the release count (K) has reached the maximum (step S340-). 18), the main CPU 201a turns off the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid opening control data, and stops energization of the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid 105c. In addition, the case where special variable prize-winning apparatus 104 will be in a closed state in this step S340-21 is a case where one round game is complete | finished.

(Step S340-22)
In step S340-22, the main CPU 201a clears the release count (K) storage area.

(Step S340-23)
In step S340-23, the main CPU 201a clears the special variable prize-winning device winning number (C) storage area.

(Step S340-24)
In step S340-24, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-26, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-25.

(Step S340-25)
If it is determined in step S340-24 that the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the main CPU 201a adds "1" to the value currently stored in the round game number (R) storage area. And remember.
When the round game number (R) is updated here, the closing time of the special variable winning device 104 until the next round game is started is set in the above-described step S340-20.

(Step S340-26)
When it is determined in step S340-24 that the number of round games (R) has reached the maximum value, the main CPU 201a executes the processing of step S340-26 and subsequent steps in order to end the jackpot game. First, in step S340-26, the main CPU 201a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

(Step S340-27)
Next, the main CPU 201 a sets an ending command corresponding to “type 1 big hit” or “type 2 big hit” in the effect transmission data storage area to transmit to the effect control board 202 based on the stop symbol data. .

(Step S340-28)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets the ending time corresponding to “1 type big hit” or “2 type big hit” in the special game timer counter based on the stop symbol data.

(Step S340-29)
If it is determined in step S340-9 that the ending is currently in progress, the main CPU 201a determines in step S340-29 whether the set ending time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-30, and if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-30)
Finally, the main CPU 201a sets 5 to the special figure special electric processing data, and proceeds to the jackpot game end process shown in FIG.

  Next, the small hit game processing of the main control board 201 when the special figure special electric processing data = 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S350-1)
First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S350-8.

(Step S350-2)
In step S350-2, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

(Step S350-3)
In step S350-3, the main CPU 201a determines the type of small hits according to the stop symbol data, and determines an opening / closing mode determination table corresponding to the type of small hits as shown in FIG.

(Step S350-4)
In step S350-4, the main CPU 201a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it. Here, at the start of the small hit game, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

(Step S350-5)
In step S350-5, the main CPU 201a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

(Step S350-6)
In step S350-6, the main CPU 201a refers to the opening / closing mode determination table determined in step 350-3, turns on the special variable winning device release control data, and opens the special movable pieces 105a and 105b.

(Step S350-7)
In step S350-7, the main CPU 201a refers to the opening / closing mode determination table determined in step 350-3, and determines the opening time of the special variable winning device 104 based on the current opening number (K) as a special game. Set to timer counter.

(Step S350-8)
In step S350-8, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S350-20. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S350-9.

(Step S350-9)
In step S350-9, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the special variable winning device 104 is being closed. If it is determined that the special variable winning device 104 is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-10. If it is determined that the special variable winning device 104 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-11. .

(Step S350-10)
In step S350-10, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-15 to be described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-5.

(Step S350-11)
In step S350-11, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the value of the special variable winning device winning counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine). Here, if the special variable winning device winning counter (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S350-12, and the special variable winning device winning counter (C) has reached the predetermined number. In that case, the process proceeds to step S350-16.

(Step S350-12)
In step S350-12, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-13, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the small hit game process ends.

(Step S350-13)
In step S350-13, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round. Here, if the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S350-16, and if the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, step S350-14. Move processing to.

(Step S350-14)
In step S350-14, the main CPU 201a turns off the opening control data, stops energization of the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid 105c, and closes the special variable winning device 104.

(Step S350-15)
In step S350-15, the main CPU 201a refers to the opening / closing mode determination table determined in step 350-3, and determines the closing time of the special variable winning device 104 based on the current number of times of opening (K) as a special game. Set to timer counter.

(Step S350-16)
In step S350-16, the main CPU 201a turns off the opening control data, stops energization of the special variable winning device opening / closing solenoid 105c, and closes the special variable winning device 104.

(Step S350-17)
In step S350-17, the main CPU 201a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area to clear the number-of-openings (K) storage area, and sets 0 in the special variable winning device winning number (C) storage area. Set and clear the special variable prize-winning device number of balls (C) storage area.

(Step S350-18)
In step S350-18, the main CPU 201a determines the type of small hit according to the stop symbol data, and transmits the ending command according to the small hit type to the effect control board 202 in order to transmit to the effect control board 202 Set to.

(Step S350-19)
In step S350-19, the main CPU 201a determines the type of small hit according to the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time according to the type of small hit in the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-20)
In step S350-20, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed.
When determining that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 201a moves the process to step S350-21, and when not determining that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 201a directly ends the small hit game process.

(Step S350-21)
In step S350-21, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the specific area entry flag is on. This specific area entry flag is turned on when a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device 104 during the small hit game process enters the specific area 110 (step S260-5 in FIG. 20).
When the main CPU 201a determines that the specific area entry flag is on, the main CPU 201a proceeds to step S350-24, and when it determines that the specific area entry flag is off, the main CPU 201a proceeds to step S350-22. Move processing.

(Step S350-22)
The case where it is determined in step S350-21 that the specific area entry flag is not turned on is a case where a game ball has not entered the specific area 110 during the small hit game. In this case, the main CPU 201a sets 0 to the special symbol special processing data and prepares to move the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 22 in order to resume the special symbol variation display after the end of the small hit game. I do.

(Step S350-23)
In step S350-23, the main CPU 201a sets 0 in the round game number (R) storage area to clear the round game number (R), and ends the small hit game process.

(Step S350-24)
On the other hand, the case where it is determined in step S350-21 that the specific area entry flag is on is a case where a game ball has entered the specific area 110 during the small hit game. In this way, when a game ball enters the specific area 110 during the small hit game, the big hit game is started with two types of big hits. Therefore, here, the main CPU 201a sets special figure special power processing data = 3, and prepares to transfer the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

(Step S350-25)
In step S350-25, the main CPU 201a clears the gaming state and the remaining number of changes (J). Specifically, 0 is set in the specific game flag storage area and the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the specific game state.

(Step S350-26)
In step S350-26, the main CPU 201a determines a jackpot type according to the stop symbol data, and sets an opening command according to the jackpot type in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S350-27)
In step S350-27, the main CPU 201a determines the type of jackpot according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to the type of jackpot in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the small hit game process ends.

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. This jackpot game end process is performed by setting special figure special electric processing data = 5 in step S340-30 at the end of the jackpot game process of FIG.

(Step S360-1)
First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 201a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the data set in the gaming state change flag storage area.

(Step S360-2)
In step S360-2, the main CPU 201a performs a specific game flag setting process with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. Specifically, based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game state change flag, a process for determining whether or not to set a flag in the specific game flag storage area is performed.
For example, if the stop symbol data is “02”, since 01H is stored in the game state change flag, the main CPU 201a turns on the flag in the specific game flag storage area. On the other hand, if the stop symbol data is “04”, 00H is stored in the game state change flag, so the main CPU 201a does not turn on the flag in the specific game flag storage area. Even when the stop symbol data is “10” and 02H is stored in the game state change flag, the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area. In this manner, when the flag is turned on in the specific game flag storage area, the subsequent game state is set to the specific game state.

(Step S360-3)
In step S360-3, the main CPU 201a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 10 (b), and sets the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the data in the game state change flag storage area. Based on the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the specific gaming state, a remaining variation count determination process for setting a predetermined number of times is performed.
Specifically, when 00H is stored in the gaming state change flag storage area, 0 is set in the remaining variation number (J) storage area of the specific gaming state, and when 01H is stored. When the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the specific gaming state is set to 100 times and 02H is stored, the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the specific gaming state is set to 50 times.

(Step S360-4)
In step S360-4, the main CPU 201a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S360-5)
In step S360-5, the main CPU 201a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the jackpot game end processing.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the ordinary power control process will be described.

(Step S401)
First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time is set in the normal symbol time counter. That is, it is determined whether or not the start movable pieces 115a and 115b are opened and controlled in the second mode (whether or not the second start port 115 is open).

(Step S402)
If it is determined in step S401 that the second start port 115 is not open, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped.

(Step S403)
If it is determined in step S402 that the normal symbol is not being stopped, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being changed.

(Step S404)
If it is determined in step S403 that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the main CPU 101a determines that the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more. Determine if there is. When the number of holdings (G) is “0”, the normal symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and thus the normal map power control process is terminated.

(Step S405)
If it is determined in the above step S404 that the number of normal symbols held (G) is “1” or more, the main CPU 101a determines from the value (G) stored in the special symbol holding number (G) storage area. The new number of holds (G) obtained by subtracting “1” is stored.

(Step S406)
Subsequent to step S405, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S407)
Subsequent to step S406, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area (win determining process). When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 8C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

(Step S408)
Following step S407, the main CPU 101a performs symbol determination processing.
In the symbol determination process, referring to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S407, the winning symbol is set when it is determined to be a winning symbol, and the lost symbol is set when it is determined to be a losing symbol.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S409)
Subsequent to step S408, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.
In the normal symbol variation time determination process, it is determined whether or not the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, and if it is determined that the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the normal symbol time counter When the counter corresponding to 3 seconds is set and it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the counter corresponding to 29 seconds is set to the normal symbol time counter. By this process, the time for displaying the normal symbols is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. In addition, when the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is a non-short-time game state. When it is.

(Step S410)
Subsequent to step S409, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. The normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in the normal symbol variation time determination processing in step S409. When this process is finished, the ordinary power transmission control process is finished.

(Step S411)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S412)
If it is determined in step S411 that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set in the symbol determining process in step S408 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

(Step S413)
Subsequent to step S412, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol determination command in the effect electrical data storage area.

(Step S414)
When the normal symbol stop display is started as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted by “1” every 4 ms in S110.

(Step S415)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the normal symbol is stopped, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has ended (normal symbol time counter). = 0). As a result, if the set normal symbol stop time has not ended, the general-purpose power control process ends.

(Step S416)
If the main CPU 101a determines in step S415 that the set normal symbol stop time has expired, the main CPU 101a stops the normal symbol displayed in step S415 (set in the symbol determination process in step S408). It is determined whether or not the normal symbol) is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a losing symbol, the ordinary symbol power control process is terminated.

(Step S417)
In the above step S416, when the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 101a performs an open time determination process.
In the opening time determination process, first, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the short time game flag is turned on in the short time game flag storage area, and determines that the short time game flag is turned on in the short time game flag storage area. In other words, if the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, a counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds is set in the public power open time counter.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, that is, when the current game state is not the short-time game state, the normal power open time counter corresponds to 0.2 seconds. Set the counter.

(Step S418)
Following step S417, the main CPU 101a sets start opening / closing solenoid energization start data. As a result, energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c is started, and the start movable pieces 115a and 115b are opened and controlled to the second mode (the second start opening 115 is being opened).

(Step S419)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S401 that the second start port 10 is being opened, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal power release time set in step S417 has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0. If the set public power open time has not elapsed, the general-purpose power control process is terminated.

(Step S420)
If it is determined in step S419 that the set normal power open time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a sets start port opening / closing solenoid energization stop data. As a result, the energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped, and the start movable pieces 115a and 115b return to the first mode (that is, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start opening 115). It becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again.

The winning combination device control process will be described with reference to FIG. In the winning combination device control process, the winning combination movable solenoid 108d that moves the sorting solenoid 138, the drive motor M, the fall prevention members 108a and 108b, and the winning pocket 108c is controlled to move. Control for moving 108c will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is not normally controlled and is in an unenergized state, and is controlled and energized only during the big hit game or the small hit game.

(Step S700-1)
First, the main CPU 201a determines whether 3 or 4 is set in the special figure special electric processing data, and determines whether the big hit game or the small hit game is currently being played. As a result, if 3 or 4 is set in the special figure special processing data, the process proceeds to step S700-2. If 3 or 4 is not set in the special figure special electric processing data, step S700 is executed. Move processing to -18.

(Step S700-2)
If it is determined in step S700-1 that 3 or 4 is set in the special figure special electric processing data, the main CPU 201a determines whether the in-control flag is turned on in the in-control flag storage area of the main RAM 201c. Determine whether. The in-control flag is a flag indicating whether or not the winning combination 108 is being controlled. When the flag is turned on, the winning combination 108 is being controlled and turned off. The case indicates that the winning combination 108 is not controlled. If it is determined that the in-control flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S700-8. If it is determined that the in-control flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S700-3.

(Step S700-3)
In the case where it is determined in step S700-2 that the in-control flag is not turned on, 3 or 4 is just set in the special figure special processing data, in other words, the big hit game or the small hit game is just started. In this case, the winning device 108 is not yet controlled. In step S700-3, the main CPU 201a turns on the in-control flag in the in-control flag storage area.

(Step S700-4)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets an energization mode determination table for determining the energization mode of the winning combination movable solenoid 108d. According to this energization mode determination table, for example, when the number of energizations (x) of the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is an odd number, the winning combination movable solenoid 108d for projecting the winning pocket 108c is energized for 0.2 seconds. When the number of times (x) is an even number, the winning combination movable solenoid 108d for projecting the winning pocket 108c is energized for 1 second. Moreover, the interval time of each energization is set to 3 seconds, for example.
Similarly, the movable solenoid that moves the fall prevention members 108a and 108b is also set so as to be movable for a predetermined time based on the number of energizations (x).

(Step S700-5)
Next, the main CPU 201a adds 1 to the value (x) stored in the storage count (x) storage area of the winning combination 108 and stores the result.

(Step S700-6)
Next, the main CPU 201a turns on the winning combination movable solenoid energization control data to energize the winning combination movable solenoid 108d. In this way, when the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is energized, the winning pocket 108c is protruded, and the game ball is controlled to the second mode in which it is easily guided to the specific area 110.

(Step S700-7)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets the energizing time of the winning combination movable solenoid 108d. Here, the energization time is determined based on the energization mode determination table set in step S700-4 and the value (x) stored in the storage area (x) of the winning combination 108 in step S700-5. Is set.

(Step S700-8)
On the other hand, in the case where it is determined in step S700-2 that the in-control flag is turned on, the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is controlled according to the energization mode determination table set in step S700-4. It is a case.
In this case, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the energization stop flag is turned on in the energization stop flag storage area. As already described, the energization stop flag is turned on in step S220-4 of the special variable winning device detection switch input process of FIG. 16 only when a game ball enters the special variable winning device 104 during the jackpot game. The If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the energization stop flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S700-13, and if it is determined that the flag is turned on in the energization stop flag storage area, that is, a big hit game is being played If a game ball enters the special variable winning device 104, the process proceeds to step S700-9.

(Step S700-9)
In step S700-8, when it is determined that the flag is turned on in the energization stop flag storage area, that is, when a game ball enters the special variable winning device 104 during the big hit game, the main CPU 201a The energization stop time of the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is set. In the present embodiment, 3 seconds longer than the assumed maximum arrival time from when the special variable winning device detection switch 104s detects the entry of the game ball until the game ball reaches the winning combination 108 is set. The Therefore, when a game ball enters the special variable winning device 104 during the big hit game, the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is not related to the control based on the energization mode determination table set in step S700-4. Thereafter, it is controlled to be in a non-energized state for 3 seconds.
In step S700-16, which will be described later, if the stop time has already been set, a new time corresponding to 3 seconds is overwritten in the timer counter.

(Step S700-10)
Next, the main CPU 201a turns off the flag that is turned on in the energization stop flag storage area.

(Step S700-11)
Next, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is energized. As a result, if it is determined that power is being supplied, the process proceeds to step S700-12, and if it is determined that power is not supplied, the process is transferred to step S700-13.

(Step S700-12)
If it is determined in step S700-11 that the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is energized, the main CPU 201a turns off the winning combination movable solenoid energization control data and the energizing winning combination movable solenoid 108d is not energized. Control to the state. As described above, when a game ball enters the special variable winning device 104 during the big hit game, the winning combination 108 is forcibly controlled to the first mode so that the game ball is not easily guided to the specific area 110. . However, even if the winning combination 108 is controlled to the first mode, the game ball may be guided to the specific area 110 during the big hit game.
The reason for preventing the game ball from being guided to the specific area 110 during the jackpot game will be described later.

(Step S700-13)
In step S700-13, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is energized. As a result, when it is determined that the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is energized, the process proceeds to step S700-14, and when it is determined that the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is not energized, the process proceeds to step S700-17.

(Step S700-14)
If it is determined in step S700-13 that the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is energized, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the energization time set in step S700-7 has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the prize winning device control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the energization time has elapsed (timer counter = 0), the process proceeds to step S700-15. Move.

(Step S700-15)
If it is determined in step S700-14 that the energization time has elapsed (timer counter = 0), the main CPU 201a turns off the winning combination movable solenoid energization control data and energizes the winning combination movable solenoid 108d. To stop. As a result, the winning pocket 108c is displaced from the protruding state to the immersive state, and is controlled to the first mode in which the game ball is less likely to be guided to the specific area 110.

(Step S700-16)
Next, the main CPU 201a sets the energization stop time of the winning combination movable solenoid 108d and ends the winning combination apparatus control processing.

(Step S700-17)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S700-13 that the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is not energized, that is, if it is determined that the winning combination movable solenoid 108d is not energized, the main CPU 201a stops. It is determined whether the time has elapsed (timer counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the stop time has not elapsed, the winning combination apparatus control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop time has elapsed (timer counter = 0), the above step S700-5 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S700-18)
If it is determined in step S700-1 that 3 or 4 is not set in the special figure special electricity processing data, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the in-control flag is turned on. When 3 or 4 is not set in the special figure special electric processing data and the control flag is not turned on, neither the big hit game processing nor the small hit game processing is performed, and the winning combination 108 is controlled. If not. Therefore, in this case, the prize-winning article device control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if 3 or 4 is not set in the special figure special electric processing data, but the in-control flag is turned on, the big hit game process or the small hit game process has just ended and the in-control flag is still This is the case when it remains on. In this case, the process proceeds to step S700-19.

(Step S700-19)
In step S700-19, the main CPU 201a turns off the winning combination movable solenoid energization control data and stops energization of the winning combination movable solenoid 108d. If the winning combination movable solenoid energization control data is OFF, the process is not performed and the process proceeds to step S700-20.

(Step S700-20)
In step S700-20, the main CPU 201a performs a reset process for the storage areas of the flags used in the prize winning device control process, such as the in-control flag storage area and the energization stop flag storage area of the main RAM 201c. Thereby, the winning combination device control process ends.

Next, the outline of the effect control board 202 will be briefly described.
The effect control board 202 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. More specifically, a variation pattern designation command, an effect symbol designation command, a game state designation command, a symbol confirmation command, an opening command, a notification command, an ending command, etc. received from the main control board 201 are received and correspond to each command. Processing is performed, and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 204 or the image control board 205 based on the processing.

  Next, the outline of the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 112 on the image control board 205, the voice CPU reads the voice output device control program from the voice ROM and outputs the voice in the voice output device 18 based on the received command for presentation. Control. When an effect command is transmitted from the effect control board 202 to the image control board 205, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and displays an image on the liquid crystal display device 112 based on the received effect command. Control.

  On the lamp control board 204, the effect actor device operation program is read based on the received effect command, and the operation of the effect agent devices 14 and 15 is controlled. Also, the effect control device 204 performs the effect based on the received effect command. The lighting device control program is read, and the lighting device for effect 118 is controlled.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 will be described.

(Main processing of production control board 102)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 207, the sub CPU 202a undergoes a system reset, and the sub CPU 202a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1000)
First, the sub CPU 202a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 202a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 202b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 202c in response to power-on.

(Step S1100)
Subsequent to step S1000, the sub CPU 202a performs a random number update process for effect. In this process, the sub CPU 202a updates the random numbers (the effect random number value 1, the effect random number value 2, the effect random number value 3, the effect design determining random value, the effect mode determining random value) stored in the sub RAM 202c. Perform the process. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the production control board 202, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to produce the production control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S1400)
First, the sub CPU 202a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 202a to the stack area.

(Step S1500)
Subsequent to step S1400, the sub CPU 202a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 202.

(Step S1600)
Subsequent to step S1500, the sub CPU 202a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 202a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 202c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 202 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 201, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 202 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

(Step S1700)
Subsequent to step S1600, the sub CPU 202a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 17a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 17.

(Step S1800)
Subsequent to step S1700, the sub CPU 202a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204.

(Step S1900)
Subsequent to step S1800, the sub CPU 202a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 202a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 202 will be described using FIG. 33 and FIG. In the following, the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 33 is referred to as command analysis processing 1, and the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 34 is referred to as command analysis processing 2. Command analysis processing 2 (processing after step S1616) is performed subsequent to command analysis processing 1.

(Step S1601)
First, the sub CPU 202a checks whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command has been received. At this time, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 202a ends the command analysis processing.

(Step S1602)
If it is determined in step S1601 that there is a command stored in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command.

(Step S1603)
If it is determined in step S1602 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a start prize designation command, the sub CPU 202a analyzes the start prize designation command to determine the hold display mode and A hold display mode determination process for transmitting hold display data corresponding to the hold display mode to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1604)
Subsequent to step S1603, the sub CPU 201a analyzes the start winning designation command to determine the sign effect mode, and transmits effect execution data corresponding to the determined sign effect mode to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204. The sign production mode determination process is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1605)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1602 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1606)
If it is determined in step S1605 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines the effect random number value 1 updated in step 1100 (see FIG. 31). One random number value is extracted from the random number value 1 for the effect, the fluctuation pattern designation command received, and the effect mode set in the effect mode storage area, one variation among a plurality of variation effect patterns. A variation effect pattern determination process for determining an effect pattern is performed.
In the variation effect pattern determination process, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) is referred to determine one variation effect pattern based on the extracted effect random number 1, and the determined variation effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern storage area. In addition, in order to transmit the determined variation effect pattern information to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204, data based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b. Thereafter, the liquid crystal display device 112, the illumination device for effect 118, and the audio output device 18 are controlled based on the effect pattern.

(Step S1607)
Subsequent to step S1606, the sub CPU 202a shifts the hold display data and the start winning data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area, and performs image control on the information of the hold display data after the shift. A hold display mode update process to be transmitted to the board 205 and the lamp control board 204 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1608)
If it is determined in step S1605 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. Determine whether.

(Step S1609)
If it is determined in step S1608 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect symbol designating command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether the command of the effect symbol designating command is received or not on the liquid crystal display device 112. An effect design determining process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed.
Specifically, it analyzes the design symbol designation command, determines the design symbol data that constitutes the combination of the design symbols according to the presence or absence of jackpot, the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot, and the determined design symbol data In addition to setting the effect symbol storage area and transmitting the effect symbol data to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b.

(Step S1610)
If it is determined in step S1608 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. Determine.

(Step S1611)
If it is determined in step S1610 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 202a displays the effect symbol data determined in step S1609 in order to stop the effect symbol. The effect symbol stop display process for setting the data based on the above and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b is performed.

(Step S1612)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1610 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. Determine whether or not.

(Step S1613)
If it is determined in step S1612 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 202a sets the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area. To do.

(Step S1614)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1612 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. Determine whether.

(Step S1615)
If it is determined in step S1614 that the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 202a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 205 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 204, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b.

(Step S1616)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1614 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening command, the sub CPU 202a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1617)
If it is determined in step S1616 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 202a performs a big hit effect pattern determination process for determining a big hit effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 205 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 204, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b.

(Step S1618)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1616 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 202a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an ending command, the command analysis processing is terminated.

(Step S1619)
If it is determined in step S1618 that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 202a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled with the image control board 205 and lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 204, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  The hold display mode determination process of the effect control board 202 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1603-1)
First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not “DATA” of the received start winning designation command is “FFH”. Here, as shown in FIG. 12, “DATA” in the lower byte of the start winning designation command “FFH” means that the start opening overflows. At this time, if it is determined that “DATA” of the start winning designation command is “FFH”, the hold display mode determination process is terminated.

(Step S1603-2)
When it is determined in step S1603-1 that the start winning designation command “DATA” is not “FFH”, the sub CPU 202a determines one random number from the effect random number 2 updated in step 1100. A numerical value is extracted, and one rendering random value 2 is acquired.

(Step S1603-3)
Subsequent to step S1603-2, the sub CPU 202a refers to the hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. 38 and performs hold display data determination processing for determining hold display data based on the random number value 2 for presentation.

(Step S1603-4)
Next, the sub CPU 202a displays the hold display data determined in step S1603-3 in the first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first hold storage area or the fifth storage area to the second hold storage area in the first hold storage area. Of the 8 storage areas, the first storage area or the fifth storage area is searched in order, and the determined storage display data is set in the start storage area in the predetermined free storage area. .
Specifically, in the case of a start winning designation command corresponding to the first start ports 113 and 114 (when MODE is “E8H”), the first storage area in the first reserved storage area is vacant in order. When the storage area is searched, normal hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free storage area, and the start winning designation command corresponding to the second start port 115 (MODE is “E9H”) In this case, the storage area that is vacant is searched in order from the fifth storage area in the second reserved storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the starting storage area in the vacant Nth storage area. To do.
The first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first reserved storage area are provided in the sub ROM 202b of the effect control board 202 corresponding to the first storage section to the fourth storage section in the first special symbol storage area. The fifth storage area to the eighth storage area in the second reserved storage area correspond to the first storage section to the fourth storage section in the second special symbol storage area. A storage area provided in the sub ROM 202b of the control board 202.

(Step S1603-5)
Subsequent to step S1603-4, the sub CPU 202a determines whether the determined hold display data is normal hold display data (hold display data 0, hold display data 3?).

(Step S1603-6)
If it is determined in step S1603-5 that the display data is normal hold display data, the sub CPU 202a sets the normal hold display data in the display storage area in the vacant Nth storage area. That is, in the case of normal hold display data, the determined hold display data is set in the display storage area as it is.

(Step S1603-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1603-5 that it is not normal hold display data (that is, in the case of specific hold display), the sub CPU 202a displays the display storage area in the vacant Nth storage area. To the determined hold display data.

(Step S1603-8)
When the corresponding hold display data is set in step S1603-6 or step S1603-7, the sub CPU 102a causes the first to fourth storage areas and the second hold storage in the first hold storage area. In order to transmit information indicating the hold display data stored in the display storage areas of the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area in the area to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204, the information in the first hold storage area Information indicating the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area in the first storage area to the fourth storage area or the second reserved storage area, and information indicating the hold display data stored in the display storage area of each storage area; Are set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b, and the hold display mode determination process is terminated. Thus, the first hold display or the second hold display is displayed in the predetermined display area of the liquid crystal display device 112 by the image control board 205 that has received such data.

  The sign effect mode determination process of the effect control board 202 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1604-1)
First, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not “DATA” of the received start winning designation command is “FFH”. Here, as shown in FIG. 12, “DATA” in the lower byte of the start winning designation command “FFH” means that the start opening overflows. At this time, when it is determined that “DATA” of the start winning designation command is “FFH”, the indication effect mode determination process is ended.

(Step S1604-2)
If it is determined in step S1604-1 that the start winning designation command “DATA” is not “FFH”, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the indication effect mode flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not any of the indication effect mode flags 0 to 5 shown in FIG. 39 is determined to be ON in the indication effect mode flag storage area.
In FIG. 39, “DATA” in which “DATA” of the received start winning designation command is written as “other than the above” means “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “04H”. Point to.

(Step S1604-3)
If it is determined in step S1604-3 that the indication effect mode flag is not ON, the sub CPU 202a extracts one random value from the effect random number value 3 updated in step 1100, One random number for performance 3 is acquired.

(Step S1604-4)
Subsequent to step S1604-3, the sub CPU 202a refers to the sign effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 39, and based on the effect random number 3, determines the sign effect pattern and the small hit effect pattern that is performed after the sign effect. The sign production mode to be determined is determined. At this time, the corresponding indication effect mode flag is turned ON in the indication effect mode flag storage area.

(Step S1604-5)
Next, the sub CPU 202a sets a sign effect execution command based on the sign effect mode data determined in step S1604-4.

(Step S1604-6)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1604-2 that the indication effect mode flag is ON, the sub CPU 201a determines whether or not the winning is a small hit. That is, the storage area in which the start winning designation command for which the indication effect mode flag is turned ON is stored in the 0th storage area (the 0th storage unit in the 1st special symbol storage area, the 2nd special symbol storage area) It is determined whether or not it is in the 0th storage unit, that is, the storage area provided in the sub ROM 201b corresponding to the determination storage area.

(Step S1604-7)
In step S1604-6, when it is determined that a small win is won (that is, when the start winning designation command for which the indication effect mode flag has been turned on is shifted to the 0th storage area). The sub CPU 201a sets a small hit effect execution command based on the sign effect mode data determined in step S1604-4.

  Note that the start winning designation command “DATA” is “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “04H”, and the small hit effect execution command is “no notification effect”. That is, when the jackpot is 1 to 4 and lost, the special movable pieces 105a, 105b are notified of the number of times (one or two times) they are opened (for example, the special movable shown in FIGS. 41 (e) and 41 (i)). The sign effect is ended without performing the effect of notifying the number of times the pieces 105a and 105b are opened.

  In the present embodiment, the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened by the small hitting A to the small hitting C so that the number of times (one or two times) the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened can be suggested by the contents of the sign effect. When the pieces 105a and 105b are released once, the proportion of the indication effect 1 being selected is higher than the normal effect. Further, when the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened twice, the ratio of the indication effect 2 being selected is higher than the normal effect or the indication effect 1. As a result, when the indication effect 1 is executed, it is highly likely that the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are released once to the player. It can be suggested that the movable pieces 105a and 105b are likely to be opened twice. For this reason, it is desirable to reduce the ratio of the indication effect 1 or the indication effect 2 as much as possible when the jackpot is 1 to 4 and the loss (it is desirable to suppress the frequency of occurrence of the so-called gas effect). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the ratio of selecting the normal effect is higher than the ratio of selecting the predictive effect 1 or the predictive effect 2 when the jackpot is 1 to 4 and lost. It should be noted that only the normal performance may be performed when the jackpot is 1 to 4 or lost.

(Step S1604-8)
Subsequent to step S1604-7, the sub CPU 201a turns off the indication effect mode flag and ends the indication effect mode determination processing.

(Step S1604-9) (Step S1604-10)
If it is determined in step S1604-6 that the winning combination is not won (that is, the start winning designation command for which the indication effect mode flag has been turned ON is shifted to the 0th storage area). If not, a determination is made as to whether or not to end the sign effect mode (prediction effect mode end determination). In this indication effect mode end determination, it is determined whether four or more start winning designation commands (excluding overflow winnings) have been received since the indication effect mode was started. That is, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation display has been performed four or more times since the indication effect mode flag is turned on. Specifically, the number of times that the process of step S1604-2⇒step S1604-6⇒step S1604-9 is performed is counted, and it is determined whether or not the counted number has reached four times. .
At this time, if it is determined that four or more start winning designation commands (excluding overflow winnings) have been received since the start of the predictive effect mode, the determination in step S1604-10 is satisfied, and the above step S1604 is satisfied. Process 8 is performed. That is, the sub CPU 201a turns off the sign effect mode flag and ends the sign effect mode determination process.
On the other hand, if it is determined that only the start winning designation command (excluding the overflow winning) has been received less than four times since the start of the predictive effect mode, the determination of step S1604-10 is not satisfied, and the predictive effect mode The determination process ends.

  The hold display mode update process of the effect control board 202 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1607-1)
First, the sub CPU 202a searches the first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first reservation storage area, and determines whether or not the hold display data is set in the first reservation storage area.

(Step S1607-2)
In step S1607-1, if it is determined that the hold display data is set in the first hold storage area, the sub CPU 202a performs the hold display data shift process. Specifically, in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, and the fourth storage area of the first reserved storage area, the data in the display storage area and the start storage area in the respective storage areas are stored. Shift to the previous storage area.
For example, the data in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area, the data in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area. Here, after shifting the data in the fourth storage area, blank data is set in the new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared. The hold display data in the start storage area of the first storage area of the first hold storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, that is, the start storage area of the 0th storage area.

(Step S1607-3)
Subsequent to step S1607-2, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the storage areas in all the first reserved storage areas have been shifted. At this time, if the shift of the storage areas in all the first reserved storage areas has not been completed, the process returns to step S1607-2.

(Step S1607-4)
If it is determined in step S1607-3 that the shift of the storage areas in all the first reserved storage areas has been completed, the sub CPU 202a performs the first to fourth storage areas in the first reserved storage area. Information indicating the first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first reserved storage area in order to transmit the information indicating the hold display data stored in the display storage area of the area to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204. And the information indicating the hold display data stored in the display storage area of each storage area are associated with each other and set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 202b, and the hold display mode determination process ends. Thereby, immediately after the start of the change of the special symbol, the first hold display or the second hold display is updated and displayed in the predetermined display area of the liquid crystal display device 112 by the image control board 205.

(Step S1607-5)
If it is determined in step S1607-1 that the hold display data is not set in the first hold storage area, the sub CPU 202a moves the fifth to eighth storage areas in the second hold storage area. A search is performed to determine whether or not the hold display data is set in the second hold storage area. At this time, if the hold display data is not set in the second hold storage area, the hold display mode update process is terminated.

(Step S1607-6)
If it is determined in step S1607-5 that the hold display data is set in the second hold storage area, the sub CPU 202a performs the shift process of the second hold storage area.

(Step S1607-7)
Subsequent to step S1607-6, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the shift of the storage areas in all the second reserved storage areas has been completed. At this time, if the shift of the storage areas in all the second reserved storage areas has not been completed, the process returns to step S1607-5.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1607-7 that the shift of the storage areas in all the second reserved storage areas has been completed, the sub CPU 202a performs the process of step S1607-4.

  In the processing from step S1607-1 to step S1607-3 and the processing from step S1607-5 to step S1607-7, the fifth storage area replaces the first storage area, and the sixth storage area Instead of the second storage area, the seventh storage area is replaced by the third storage area, and the eighth storage area is replaced by the fourth storage area.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the small hits A to C are won as a result of the prior determination, the specific hold display or the indication effect and the release notification effect are performed. Therefore, the player can predict in advance that the special movable pieces 105a and 105b will be opened when the small hits A to C are won. Further, since the contents of the specific hold display or indication effect are made different according to the number of times the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened, the number of times that the player opens the special movable pieces 105a and 105b in advance and the timing to release them. A game ball can be launched in time. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is easy to play even for beginners and other players who are unfamiliar with the game.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41, game contents played on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 112 will be briefly described. In FIG. 40, the first special symbol display device 83, the second special symbol display device 84, the first special symbol hold indicator 93, and the second special symbol hold indicator 94 are arranged in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display device 112. However, it is merely arranged for convenience of explanation, and the liquid crystal display device 112 is actually arranged at the center of the game board, and the first special symbol display device 83, the second special symbol display device 84, the first The 1 special symbol hold indicator 93 and the second special symbol hold indicator 94 are arranged in the lower right part of the game board (see FIG. 1).

(Description of game content)
In FIG. 40 (a), the first special symbol display device 83 displays a special symbol variation display, and the liquid crystal display device 112 corresponding to the special symbol variation display (character B in the drawing). Is displayed, but other than that, for example, a variation display of a production symbol may be performed). FIG. 40 shows an example of display on the liquid crystal display device 112 when the indication effect mode 0 is determined when the start winning designation command is the first start opening winning and the small hit B. . For this reason, the effect that the character B is walking alone continues throughout FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (g). Therefore, in FIG. 40, the effect mainly related to the hold display will be described. Here, two reserved numbers are already displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 93, and two first normal hold displays (blue round display) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 112 corresponding to the reserved numbers. ) Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), when a game ball wins the first starting port 113, 114 from the state of FIG. 40 (a), the determination is made in the hold display data determination process shown in step S1605-3. When the hold display data is normal hold display data, a first normal hold display (a blue round display) is newly displayed on the liquid crystal display device 112.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), when a game ball wins the first starting port 113, 114 from the state of FIG. 40 (a), in the hold display data determination process shown in step S1605-3. When the determined hold display data is specific hold display data, the first specific hold display 2 (display with two fingers (so-called sign display)) is newly displayed on the liquid crystal display device 112. Is displayed.
In this way, the hold display is notified as a normal hold display (normal hold display, specifically, a blue circle display), or a specific hold display (specific hold display, specifically, Can be expected as a big win, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (d), when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 83 is completed from the state of FIG. 40 (c), the liquid crystal display device 112 of the liquid crystal display device 112 is started when the next variation of the special symbol starts. The hold display shifts.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (e), the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 83 is performed from the state of FIG. 40 (d), and the liquid crystal display device 112 displays the hold display after the shift. It has been broken.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (f), when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 83 is completed from the state of FIG. 40 (e), the liquid crystal display device 112 of the liquid crystal display device 112 is started at the start of the next variation of the special symbol. The hold display shifts.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (g), the special symbol change display of the first special symbol display device 83 is performed from the state of FIG. 40 (f), and the liquid crystal display device 112 displays the hold display after the shift. It has been broken.

As shown in FIG. 40 (h), when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 83 is completed from the state of FIG. 40 (g), the liquid crystal display device 83 is changed to the next start of the variation of the special symbol. The hold display shifts.
Here, the first specific display mode 1 (display with one finger raised) corresponding to the first storage area in the first reserved storage area is shifted to the 0th storage area and deleted.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (i), the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 83 is performed from the state of FIG. 40 (h), and the liquid crystal display device 112 displays the hold display after the shift (hold). (There is no display).

  As shown in FIG. 40 (j), when the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 83 is completed from the state of FIG. 40 (i), the start of the small hit game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 112.

FIG. 41 shows the display on the liquid crystal display device 112 when the indication effect mode 1 or the indication effect mode 2 is determined when the start winning designation command is the first start opening winning, the small hit A and the small hit C. An example is shown. 41 (b) to 41 (e) show an example of the case where the start winning designation command is the first start opening winning and the small hit A, and FIGS. 41 (f) to 41 (i). Shows an example when the start winning designation command is the first start opening winning and small hit C. In addition, the display of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 83 shown in FIG. 40 is abbreviate | omitted.
In FIG. 41A, two reserved numbers are already displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 93, and two first normal hold displays (blue) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 112 corresponding to the reserved numbers. (Round display) is displayed. At this time, the liquid crystal display device 112 displays a state where the character B is walking alone.

As shown in FIG. 41 (b), when a game ball wins the first starting port 113, 114 from the state of FIG. 41 (a), the sign effect mode 1 is determined as the sign effect mode in step S1604-3. When it is performed (that is, when the indication effect mode data 1 is determined), the first specific hold display 1 (display with one finger raised) is newly displayed as the hold display data on the liquid crystal display device 112. At the same time, a character C is newly added to the character B who is walking alone, and a state in which the two people start walking together is displayed.
In this way, when the new hold display is a specific hold display (specific hold display), it is expected that the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are released by small hits by changing the movement and number of characters. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (c), the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 83 is performed one after another from the state of FIG. 41 (b), and the liquid crystal display device 112 displays the hold display after the shift. Has been done. At this time, the characters B and C are displayed to continue walking.

As shown in FIG. 41 (d), when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 83 is completed from the state of FIG. 41 (c), the liquid crystal display device 83 is changed to the next special symbol variation start. The hold display shifts.
Here, the first specific display mode 1 (display with one finger raised) corresponding to the first storage area in the first reserved storage area is shifted to the 0th storage area and deleted. At this time, an effect of notifying (notifying) the opening of the special movable pieces 105a and 105b (one opening) is performed by winning a small hit (that is, the character A shouts “喝!” Once as shown in the figure). State is displayed).

  As shown in FIG. 41 (e), following the effect performed in FIG. 41 (d), an effect of notifying (notifying) that the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened once is performed. It should be noted that the effects of FIGS. 41D to 41E are performed immediately before the start of the small hit game. As described above, when the state where the character walks by two people is displayed or when the state where the character A shouts once as “喝!” Is displayed, the special movable pieces 105a and 105b may be released once. It can make a player expect something.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), when a game ball wins the first starting port 113, 114 from the state of FIG. 41 (a), the indication effect mode 2 is set as the indication effect mode in step S1604-3. Is determined (that is, when the indication effect mode data 2 is determined), the first specific on-hold display 2 (display with two fingers held up) is newly displayed on the liquid crystal display device 112 as the on-hold display data. At the same time, a character A and a character C are newly added to the character B who is walking alone, and a state where three people start walking together is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (g), the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 83 is performed one after another from the state of FIG. 41 (f), and the liquid crystal display device 112 displays the hold display after the shift. Has been done. At this time, the characters A, B, and C continue to walk.

As shown in FIG. 41 (h), when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 83 is completed from the state of FIG. 41 (g), the liquid crystal display device 83 is changed to the next special symbol variation start. The hold display shifts.
Here, the first specific display mode 1 (display with two fingers raised) corresponding to the first storage area in the first reserved storage area is shifted to the 0th storage area and deleted. At this time, an effect of notifying (notifying) the opening of the special movable pieces 105a and 105b is performed by winning a small hit (that is, a state in which the character A shouts twice as “喝! 喝!” Is displayed as shown in the figure. )

  As shown in FIG. 41 (i), following the effect performed in FIG. 41 (h), an effect of notifying (notifying) that the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened twice is performed. It should be noted that the effects of FIGS. 41 (h) to 41 (i) are performed immediately before the start of the small hit game. In this way, when the state where the character walks with three people is displayed, or when the state where the character A screams twice as “喝! 喝!” Is displayed, the special movable pieces 105a and 105b can be opened twice. It can make a player expect that there is sex.

  As described above, in addition to the on-hold display (specific on-hold display), the player can also win the small hits and the special movable pieces 105a and 105b in the small hit game according to the trend of characters displayed on the liquid crystal display device 112. It is possible to predict the number of times of opening. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further improved.

(References to other embodiments)
The above embodiment is one form of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the described embodiment, and does not depart from the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. It can be changed into various forms.

  In the present embodiment, the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened by the small hitting A to the small hitting C so that the number of times (one or two times) the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened can be suggested by the contents of the sign effect. When the pieces 105a and 105b are opened once, the proportion of the indication effect 1 selected is higher than the normal effect, and when the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened twice, compared with the normal effect or the indication effect 1. Although the ratio that the indication effect 2 is selected is increased, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of small hit A, only the sign effect 1 may be selected, and in the case of small hit B and small hit C, only the sign effect 2 may be selected. At this time, the normal effect may be selected even if very little. In this way, when the sign effect is executed, the player can be surely notified of the number of times (one or two times) the special movable pieces 105a and 105b are opened by the sign effect. The effect similar to that of the embodiment can be achieved. Furthermore, even when the normal performance is executed, the player can be expected to open the special movable pieces 105a and 105b.

In the present embodiment, only one special variable winning device 104 is provided, but a plurality of special variable winning devices may be provided.
More specifically, two special variable prize winning devices, a first special variable prize winning device and a second special variable prize winning device, are provided, and the player cannot distinguish or difficult to distinguish between the small hit game and the small hit game. In the jackpot game, the first special variable winning device may be controlled to open / close, and in the other jackpot game, the second special variable winning device may be controlled to open / close. In this case, the specific area may be provided only in the first special variable winning device. In other words, the first special variable prize-winning device is controlled to open / close only for special games where a game ball is to enter the specific area, and the second special variable prize-winning device is controlled to open / close in special games unrelated to the specific area. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the ball blocking member 115d is disposed directly above the second start opening 115. If the start movable pieces 115a and 115b are not opened, the game ball is received in the second start opening 115. Although it is impossible or difficult, it is possible to allow the game ball to be received in the second start port 115 even if the start movable pieces 115a and 115b are not opened without disposing the ball blocking member 115d. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination 108 is movably controlled so that the game ball does not enter the specific area 110 during the big hit game. For example, the sorting member 136, the rotating body 143, and the like are controlled. May be controlled. Further, in the present embodiment, it is made difficult for the game ball to enter the specific area 110 by controlling the winning combination 108 during the jackpot game. You may control so that approach is completely impossible.

The small hit game in this embodiment corresponds to the first special game of the present invention.
The jackpot game executed by winning the two-type jackpot in this embodiment, more specifically, the jackpot game (second round game after the second round) executed based on the two-type jackpot TBL1, 2 is the second of the present invention. It corresponds to the special game.
A region formed by the first start ports 113 and 114 and the second start port 115 in the present embodiment corresponds to the start region of the present invention.
The first start port detection switches 113s and 114s and the second start port detection switch 115s in the present embodiment correspond to the start region detecting means of the present invention.

103 gaming area 104 special variable winning device 104s special variable winning device detection switches 105a, 105b special movable piece 108 winning combination 108c winning pocket 110 specific region 110s specific region detecting switches 113, 114 first start port 113s, 114s first start port Detection switch 115 Second start port 115s Second start port detection switch 201 Main control board 201a Main CPU
201b Main ROM
201c Main RAM
202 Production control board 202a Sub CPU
202b Sub ROM
202c Sub RAM

Claims (3)

When a first special game is executed in which a special variable winning device provided in the game area opens and closes in a predetermined opening and closing mode, and a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device enters the specific area during the first special game A gaming machine that executes a second special game in which the special variable prize-winning device is opened for a longer time than the first special game,
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information by entering a game ball into a start area provided in the game area ;
Special game determination means for determining whether to perform the first special game based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
Based on the special game determination result by the special game determination means, the identification symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the identification symbol indicating the special game determination result after the identification symbol is variably displayed on the identification symbol display means;
A first special game executing means for performing the first special game after the identification symbol display control means is caused to stop display when the special game determination means determines that the first special game is to be performed; ,
A determination information storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means when a game ball enters the start area when the identification symbol is variably displayed by the identification symbol display control means;
Based on determination information stored in the determination information storage means, prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not to play the first special game ;
Based on the pre-determined result by the pre-determining means, the game effect control means for causing the effect means to perform a game effect before the determination information obtained from the pre-determined result is determined by the special game determining means;
With
The first special game execution means includes
The special variable winning device opens and closes in a first first special game where a game ball can be easily opened and closed in a first opening and closing mode and a second opening and closing mode in which a game ball is easier to enter than the normal first special game. It is possible to play any of the special first special games,
The prior determination means includes
When it is determined that the first special game is to be performed, there is a type pre-determination unit that determines which of the normal first special game and the special first special game is to be performed,
The game effect control means includes:
When it is determined by the type pre-determination means that the normal first special game is performed, the first game effect is performed, and when it is determined that the special first special game is performed, the first A gaming machine characterized in that a second game effect different from the game effect is performed .   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first special game includes a plurality of types of first special games in which the number of opening and closing of the special variable prize-winning device is different.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first special game includes a plurality of types of first special games having different opening and closing times of the special variable winning device.