JP5294483B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to retain a sense of expectancy for the continuing period of a time reduction game even after winning a jackpot or after termination of a jackpot game state. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine 1, if a jackpot is won in a normal game state, the game state is shifted to a time reduction addition mode game state after termination of a jackpot game. If a jackpot is won and the game state is shifted to a time reduction game state while the game state is not the time reduction addition mode game state, a small number of rounds (100 rounds) of the time reduction game are granted. On the other hand, if a jackpot is won in the time reduction addition mode game state, a large number of rounds (10,000 rounds) of the time reduction game are granted after termination of the jackpot game. Whether the time reduction addition mode game state should be terminated or not is not determined during the game reduction game state in which the small number of rounds are granted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

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

  Conventionally, a gaming machine to which a short-time game is given a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the jackpot game is known. In recent years, gaming machines having a plurality of jackpots are also known, and the number of times of short-time games given according to the type of jackpot is varied, and the number of times given as short-time games has variations. Is also known (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-62246 A

  However, in conventional gaming machines, the type of jackpot is associated with the number of short-time games to be granted, so for the player, if the winning jackpot type can be determined, The number of short games that are granted is easily known. For this reason, when winning a jackpot with a large number of short-time games to be awarded, the player's interest can be aroused, but when winning a jackpot with a small number of short-time games to be awarded, the player There is a problem of lowering. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, when the number of times given is shifted to the short time game, the player may be discouraged and the interest in the short time game may be reduced.

  The present invention makes it difficult to determine the number of short-time games awarded when winning a jackpot, and expects the number of short-time games to be awarded after winning a jackpot even in a short-time game where the number of times a player has been awarded is small. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can play a game.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, the game board has a first start winning opening, a first mode in which game balls are difficult to enter, and a game ball that is easier to enter than in the first mode. And a second start winning opening that can be controlled in accordance with the second aspect, and when the game ball is entered into the starting winning opening, game data is acquired to execute a special game capable of acquiring a winning ball. A lottery means for performing a right acquisition lottery and a short game is executed when the rate at which the second start winning opening is controlled to the second mode is higher than the rate at which the second mode is controlled to the first mode. Short-time gaming state, non-short-time gaming state in which a non-short-time game is executed in which the rate at which the second start winning opening is controlled to the second mode is lower than the rate controlled by the first mode A short-time gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a period of continuing the short-time gaming state after the execution of the special game Then, the continuation period setting means for setting either the first continuation period or the second continuation period longer than the first continuation period, and the game state progresses in the same manner as the first progress. Mode gaming state control means for controlling the mode gaming state to either the mode gaming state or the second mode gaming state, and a low probability of acquiring the right to execute the special game with a first probability by lottery by the lottery means The probability gaming state of either a gaming state or a high and low probability gaming state that acquires the right to execute the special game with a second probability higher than the first probability by lottery by the lottery means is controlled. probability game state controlling unit is to obtain different mode determination data from the game data when a game ball to the starting winning opening has ball entrance, said time reduction gaming state in which the game state control means controls the said continuous phase When the first duration by the setting means is not in time reduction gaming state set, based on the mode determination data, the mode gaming state control means the mode gaming state and the probability game state control means controls A gaming state transition determining means for determining whether or not to perform a gaming state transition for shifting the stochastic gaming state to be controlled , the mode gaming state control means after the execution of the special game Controls the gaming state to the second mode gaming state, and if the gaming state transition determination means determines that the gaming state transition is to be performed , controls to the first mode gaming state, and the stochastic gaming state The control means controls the high probability gaming state after the execution of the special game, while the gaming state transition judging means determines that the gaming state transition is to be performed. If it is determined that the game is controlled to the low probability game state, the duration setting means obtains the right to execute the special game when the special game execution right is acquired by a lottery for acquiring the right to execute the special game. When the mode gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the first mode gaming state at the time of lottery, the first continuation period is set after execution of the special game, and the right to execute the special game is set. When the mode gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the second mode gaming state at the time of lottery for acquisition, the second duration period is set after execution of the special game.

  A plurality of start winning ports are provided (first start winning port, second start winning port). In particular, the second start winning port is a starting port that can be controlled in the first mode and the second mode. For this reason, the second start winning opening widely includes those that function as a so-called variable start opening.

  When the rate at which the second start winning opening is controlled to the second mode is higher than the rate at which the second mode is controlled to the first mode, the second start winning port is controlled to the second mode in one gaming state. Any one of the time, number of times, frequency, etc. being played is greater than any of the time, number of times, frequency, etc., in which the second start winning opening is controlled in the first mode in the one gaming state means. Therefore, in the short-time game state, the opportunity for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is increased compared to the non-short-time game state.

  Further, when a game ball enters the start winning opening, it becomes a prize and a certain game value is given as a privilege related to the prize. What corresponds to this privilege is a lottery for acquiring the right to execute a special game (hereinafter referred to as “lottery related to special game”) or a prize ball. Therefore, in the short-time game state, the lottery related to the special game can be performed more efficiently than in the non-short-time game state, and the chances of obtaining a prize ball are increased.

  On the other hand, the non-short game state is disadvantageous compared to the short-time game state, such as fewer chances to get a prize ball than the short-time game state, and lottery related to special games is not performed efficiently. There are many points. The non-time-saving gaming state in the present invention includes a so-called normal gaming state.

  The duration setting means sets the number of times the special symbol fluctuates as the duration of the short-time game when shifting to the short-time game state after the end of the big hit game. For example, if 100 is set as the duration, the short-time game continues until the special symbol is changed 100 times at the maximum.

  The first duration is shorter than the second duration. For example, if the first duration is 100 times, the second duration is 10,000 times, which is greatly different.

  The first mode gaming state is a gaming state in which a first duration is given as a duration of a short-time game when winning the jackpot and transitioning to a short-time gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and the second mode gaming state Is a gaming state in which a second continuation period is given as a duration of a short-time game after the jackpot game is over when the jackpot is won. Note that there is no difference in the effects during the game because the game progresses in the same manner between the case of the first mode gaming state and the case of the second mode gaming state, and which gaming state the player is in It is difficult to grasp. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the game enters the second mode gaming state, and the game state transition determination for shifting to the first mode gaming state is performed simultaneously with the jackpot determination lottery. The second gaming state will continue unless the determination is made to shift to the first mode gaming state (falling determination).

  Here, the game state transition determination is not performed in the short game state when the first continuation period is given, but is determined after the short game state ends. Therefore, the player is always in the second mode gaming state while in the short-time gaming state when the first duration period is granted, and if the jackpot is won in the short-time gaming state in which the first duration period is granted, When the second continuation period is granted after the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to the short game state.

  Since the short-time game control means and the mode game state control means control the game state independently of each other, the time-mode game state and the non-time-short game state are each in the first mode game state. This means that there may be a case or a second mode gaming state.

  According to the present invention, the duration of the short-time gaming state is longer in the second duration between the first duration and the second duration, and whether or not the second duration is given. This is determined by whether or not the gaming state at the time of the big hit is the second mode gaming state. In addition, since it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is in the second mode gaming state, the player must determine whether or not the second continuation period has been granted until after the jackpot game ends. I can't. Therefore, the player can maintain the expectation that the duration of the short time game given after the end of the jackpot game is the second duration until the end of the jackpot game. Further, when the first continuation period is granted, the game state transition determination for determining whether or not the second mode gaming state transitions to the first mode gaming state is not performed. Therefore, the player expects that the second continuation period will be granted if he wins the jackpot even in the short time gaming state in which the first continuation period has been granted, and the current state after the short duration gaming state has ended. Can be expected to be in the second mode gaming state.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of Drawing 1, and is a figure showing the opening-and-closing state of a starting mouth. It is a block diagram of a control means. It is a figure which shows the main programs stored in ROM of the main control board. It is a figure which shows the main programs stored in ROM of the other board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the main memory area provided in RAM of the main control board. It is a figure which shows the routine process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate passage process in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the electric Chu process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the starting entrance ball process in a main control board. It is a conceptual diagram of a special symbol reservation storage area provided in the RAM of the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of each random number and the table which determines each random number. It is a flowchart which shows the fall determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the routine process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the end of the fluctuation production in the sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the mode flag change process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the win production | presentation selection process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect selection process in a sub control board.

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 starting port provided in the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2, and an operation handle 3 is rotatably provided at a lower position of the game board 2. The operation handle 3 is provided with a rotation angle detection SW 3a for detecting the rotation angle, and a voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the rotation angle detection SW 3a is provided in the game ball launching mechanism. Applied to the firing solenoid 4a (see FIG. 3). When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a operates according to the applied voltage, and a game ball is launched with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning openings 7. Each of the normal winning holes 7 is provided with a normal winning hole detection SW 7a. When the normal winning hole detection SW 7a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out. It is.

  Further, a winning gate 8 is provided in the gaming area 6 and above the normal winning opening 7 so as to pass a game ball. The winning gate 8 is provided with a gate detection SW 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection SW 8a detects the passage of the game ball, a lottery of a normal symbol, which will be described later, is performed.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the normal winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. As shown in FIG. 2A, the second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, and the first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and FIG. As shown in b), the pair of movable pieces 10b are controlled to move to the second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in the open state. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, the first starting port 9 located immediately above the second starting port 10 becomes an obstacle and does not accept game balls. It is possible or difficult. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased. As for the second starting port 10 in which the game ball entry opportunity changes by opening and closing the pair of movable pieces 10b in this way, a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 10c that opens and closes the pair of movable pieces 10b described later. It is also called “Electric Tulip”. In the following, it is referred to as “electric chew” as necessary.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection SW 9a and a second start port detection SW 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the entry of a ball is detected, 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 detection SWs 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening 11 is provided further below the second starting opening 10. The special winning opening 11 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 11, A game ball can enter the big prize opening 11. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection SW 11a, and when the big prize opening detection SW 11a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. .

  The player does not enter any of the normal winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 further below the above-mentioned grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls.

The special prize opening 11, the special prize opening / closing door 11b, the special prize opening detection SW 11a and the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, which will be described later, constitute a special prize opening / closing device in the present embodiment.
In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.

  Specifically, an effect display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6, and an effect agent device is provided on the right side of the effect display device 13. 14 is provided. Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The effect display device 13 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 port 9 or the second start port 10, the decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed. The decorative symbol is, for example, that three numbers are scroll-displayed, and the scrolling is stopped after a predetermined time, and a specific symbol (number) is displayed in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an 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 display of the decorative symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a jackpot.

  The stage effect device 14 gives the player a sense of expectation according to its operation mode. In the present embodiment, the stage effect device 14 imitates the shape of a human face, and a face type accessory 15a that can be controlled to move left and right / up and down by a power source such as a motor and a solenoid (not shown), and not shown. It is composed of a combination object 15b that can be controlled to move up and down by a solenoid or the like. For example, the face-type accessory 15a can be controlled in the horizontal and vertical directions as if a human face is turning around or scolding. Further, the scissors 15b can be controlled in the vertical direction as if a person's heel is opened or closed. Various combinations of feelings are given to the player depending on the operation modes of these actors 15a and 15b and the combinations of the operations of both the actors 15a and 15b.

  In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

  Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the effect display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection SW 17a. When the effect button detection SW 17a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in accordance with this operation.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 3) formed of a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed. ing.

  Below the game area 6, the first special symbol display 19, the second special symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 21, the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, the normal symbol hold display A device 24, a high probability state display device 25, and a short time state display device 26 are provided.

  The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are for displaying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed on condition that the game balls enter the start openings 9 and 10. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the lottery lottery result are set, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery lottery result is stopped and displayed on these special symbol display devices 19 and 20 so that the lottery result can be played. The person is informed. The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are each composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a plurality of specific LEDs are turned on. One lights up. The pattern represented by lighting up in this way becomes a special symbol, but this special symbol is displayed in a stopped state after being displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time. In other words, whenever a special symbol change display is performed, a special symbol stop display is performed, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is notified. Moreover, in this embodiment, the display mode of the special symbols in the first special symbol display 19 and the second special symbol display 20 is not the same. That is, even if the same type of jackpot, the display mode of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 19 and the display mode of the special symbol on the second special symbol display 20 are different. In this way, even if the player learns the display mode of one of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20, the type of jackpot etc. cannot be grasped from the other display mode. The effect that the display mode of a symbol can be obscure is acquired.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a lottery performed when a game ball passes through the winning gate 8. When the winning lottery is won, the normal symbol display device 21 composed of LEDs is turned on, and then the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol is not immediately notified of the lottery result when the game ball passes through the winning gate 8, and the normal symbol display 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Fluctuation is displayed. That is, the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. The blinking of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol variation display, and the lighting of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol stop display corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery.

By the way, even if a game ball enters the start opening 9 or 10 during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special prize opening / closing device is operated, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the special prize lottery is performed. When the lottery result is not notified, the special symbol change display (notification of the lottery result of the special prize lottery) is suspended under certain conditions. More specifically, the right to display the variable symbol of the special symbol in which the game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as the first hold (U ₁ ), and the game ball enters the second start port 10. The right of variable display of special symbols retained as a ball is reserved as the second reservation (U ₂ ).

For both of these holds, the upper limit reserved number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first hold indicator 22 and the second hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold (U ₁ ), the LED on the left side of the first hold indicator 22 is lit, and when there are two first holds (U ₁ ), the first hold indicator 22 The two LEDs turn on. Further, when there are three first holds (U ₁ ), the left LED of the first hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds (U ₁ ). The two LEDs of the first hold indicator 22 blink. Further, on the second hold indicator 23, the reserved number of the second hold (U ₂ ) is displayed in the same manner as described above.

On the other hand, the upper limit reserved number is similarly set to 4 for the variable symbol display, and the reserved number is the same as that of the first special symbol hold display device 22 and the second special symbol hold display device 23. It is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24 depending on the mode. The high-probability state display device 25 is configured by an LED, and lights up on the condition that it is in a high-probability state, which will be described later, before the power is turned off during morning (when power is restored). On the other hand, the short-time state display device 26 is also configured by an LED, but this is not limited to the time of wake-up but lights up on condition that the time-short state is present when the power is turned on.
(Internal structure of control means)

  Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 includes a main control board 101, a sub control board 102, a prize ball control board 103, a lamp control board 104, and an effect control board 105.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a CPU 101a, a ROM 101b, and a RAM 101c. The CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection SW or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or according to the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards. The RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 101a.

  To the input side of the main control board 101, a normal winning opening detection SW 7a, a gate detection SW 8a, a first starting opening detection SW 9a, a second starting opening detection SW 10a, and a large winning opening detection SW 11a are connected, and a game ball is detected. A signal is input to the main control board 101.

  Further, an accessory operating device 28 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101. The accessory actuating device 28 includes a second start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. Composed.

  A display device 27 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101. The display device 27 includes the first special symbol display 19, the second special symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 21, the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, and the normal symbol hold indicator 24. The high probability state display device 25 and the short time state display device 26 are configured.

  The sub-control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 102 includes a CPU 102a, a ROM 102b, and a RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. The CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection SW 17a or the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing. The command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the effect control board 105. The RAM 102c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 102a.

  The prize ball control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The prize ball control board 103 includes a CPU 103a, a ROM 103b, and a RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The CPU 103a reads a program stored in the ROM 103b based on an input signal from the rotation angle detection SW 3a, and controls energization of the firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. Also, on the output side of the prize ball control board 103, a prize ball payout device 29 having a motor or the like for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player is connected. Based on the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the ROM 103b, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the prize ball payout device 29 to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 103a.

  The lamp control board 104 includes a CPU 104a, a ROM 104b, and a RAM 104c in the same manner as the above boards, and controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and changes the light irradiation direction. Drive control for the motor. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect actor 14. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the sub-control board 102 and performs the above-described controls based on commands transmitted from the sub-control board 102.

The effect control board 105 is an image CPU 105 a ₁ , an image ROM 105 b ₁ , an image RAM 105 c ₁ , a VRAM 105 d for performing image display control of the effect display device 13, and a sound CPU 105 a ₂ for performing sound output control of the sound output device 18. Voice ROM 105b ₂ and voice RAM 105c ₂ . The effect control board 105 is connected to the sub control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the effect display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM 105b ₁ stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 13, and the image CPU 105a ₁ stores a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 102. It reads, reads the predetermined image data from ROM105b ₁ to VRAM105d, the display control of the performance display device 13. The image CPU 105a ₁ executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decorative design display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 13, but the background image, decorative design image, and character image The image is superimposed on the display screen of the display device 13.

  That is, the decorative 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 105d 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 105b ₂ stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU 105a ₂ reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 102. The sound output control in the sound output device 18 is performed.
(Main programs stored in the ROM of the main control board)

  FIG. 4 shows an example of a main program stored in the ROM 101b of the main control board 101 that controls the progress of the game. FIG. 5 shows a sub-control board 102, a lamp control board 104, and an effect control board 105 that control the effects. An example of main programs stored in each ROM is shown. Note that the programs shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are only listed as examples of programs that perform characteristic control among the controls in the present embodiment, and other programs are not shown in the progress of the game. Many programs are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a normal symbol processing program 200 is stored in the ROM 101b of the main control board 101 as a program that functions when a game ball passes the winning gate 8. The ROM 101b also stores a winning gate passage processing program 201, a normal symbol variation processing program 202, and a second starting port control program 203 (electric chew control program 203) that function as subprograms of the normal symbol processing program 200. ing. Further, the ROM 101b stores a winning random number lottery program 201a that functions as a subprogram of the winning gate passage processing program 201 and a winning random number determination program 202a that functions as a subprogram of the normal symbol variation processing program 202. .

  The ROM 101b stores a special symbol processing program 220 as a program that functions when a game ball enters the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 as a trigger. In addition, the ROM 101b stores a starting opening ball processing program 221 and a special symbol variation processing program 222 that function as subprograms of the special symbol processing program 220. Further, the ROM 101b has a special symbol holding number count program 221a, a jackpot random number lottery program 221b, a symbol random number lottery program 221c, a reach random number lottery program 221d, a falling random number lottery that function as subprograms of the starting entrance ball processing program 221. A program 221e is stored. The ROM 101b also has a jackpot determination processing program 222a, a variation pattern selection processing program 222b, a variation random number lottery program 222c, a special symbol variation display program 222d, and a variation suspension process that function as a subprogram of the special symbol variation processing program 222. A program 222e and a fall determination processing program 222f are stored.

  The ROM 101b stores a special game processing program 240 as a program that functions during a special game described later. The ROM 101b also has a big prize opening processing program 241 that functions as a subprogram of the special game processing program 240, and a jackpot gaming processing program 241a that functions as a subprogram of the big winning prize processing program 241. 241b is stored.

The ROM 101b stores an output processing program 260 for transmitting commands determined by the above programs to the sub control board 102, the prize ball control board 103, or an external connection device (not shown). The external connection device is, for example, provided adjacent to the gaming machine 1, a ball rental device for lending a gaming ball to the gaming machine 1, or provided above the gaming machine 1, It is a display device that displays the number of jackpots or the like, or a hall computer for grasping the progress of each gaming machine.
(Main programs stored in ROM on other boards)

  The ROM 102b of the sub control board 102 stores an effect execution command reception processing program 320 as a program that functions when receiving an effect execution command (described later) transmitted from the main control board 101. The ROM 102b stores an effect random number lottery program 321 and an effect random number determination process program 322 that function as subprograms of the effect execution command reception processing program 320.

  The ROM 102b stores a special game command reception processing program 330 as a program that functions when a special game command (described later) transmitted from the main control board 101 is received. The ROM 102b also has a long hit command reception processing program 331, a short hit command reception processing program 332, and a small hit command reception processing program 333 that function as subprograms of the special game command reception processing program 330. Is stored.

  Further, the ROM 102 b stores an effect command transmission program 334 for transmitting an effect command determined on the sub-control board 102 to the lamp control board 104 and the effect control board 105.

  In addition, the ROM 105b1 of the effect control board 105 stores an effect display device control program 341 as a program that functions when receiving an effect command transmitted from the sub control board 102. The effect display device control program 341 is classified into a decorative symbol variation display program 342, a long hit game effect control program 343, a short hit game effect control program 344, and a small hit game effect control program 345. Further, the ROM 105b2 of the sub control board 105 stores a sound output device control program 346 as a program that functions when an effect command transmitted from the sub control board 102 is received.

In addition, the ROM 104b of the lamp control board 104 stores an effect actor device operation program 360 and an effect lighting device control program 361 as programs that function when an effect command transmitted from the sub-control board 102 is received. ing.
(Main storage area of main control board RAM)

  The RAM 101c of the main control board 101 mainly has a storage area shown in FIG. The storage areas listed below are merely examples, and many other storage areas are provided.

The RAM 101c includes a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area 400, a normal symbol reservation storage area 401, a first special symbol reservation number (U ₁ ) storage area 402a, a second special symbol reservation number (U ₂ ) storage area 402b, 1st special symbol holding storage area 403a, 2nd special symbol holding storage area 403b, remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area 406 of high probability gaming state, remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of short-time gaming state, round gaming count (R) A storage area 408, a number of winning prizes (C) storage area 409, a game state storage area 410, and a remaining variation count (Z) storage area 411 of the special short-time game state are provided. The game state storage area 410 includes an auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, a short time game flag storage area 410b, a high probability game flag storage area 410c, a long hit game start flag storage area 410d, a short hit game start flag storage area 410e, A small hit game start flag storage area 410f, a short time addition mode game flag storage area 410g, and a special short time game flag storage area 410h are provided.
(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 “low probability game state”, “high probability game state”, “time / short game state”, “non-time / short game state”, and “time / short addition mode game state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, there are cases of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” and “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”. . Further, when the gaming state is the “high probability gaming state”, it is always the “time-short addition mode gaming state”. Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of jackpot is 9 / A gaming state set to 901. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 10/901. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is relatively easy to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short game 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 the winning gate 8, and It means a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is set as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the winning gate 8, 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 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”.

  In this embodiment, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 90%, and this winning probability is the game state of either “non-short game state” or “short-time game state”. But it doesn't change. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the winning gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. As a result, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game balls, but this is the original purpose of the “short-time gaming state”.

  In the “short time gaming state”, the number of times of performing the opening control of the second start port 10 may be increased as compared with the “non-short time gaming state”. For example, in the “non-short game state”, the opening control of the second start port 10 is performed only once, whereas in the “short time game state”, the opening control of the second start port 10 is performed three times. . Even in this case, the original purpose of the “short-time gaming state” can be achieved.

  However, in the “short-time gaming state”, the above-mentioned purpose of providing the “short-time gaming state” may be achieved by making the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery higher than the “non-short-time gaming state”. I do not care.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is a game that progresses in one of the “normal-time short gaming state” and the “special-time short gaming state”. In the present embodiment, the “ordinary short game state” refers to a short time game state in which a special symbol change display is performed 100 times or continues until a jackpot is won. , It means a short-time gaming state that continues until the special symbol change display is performed 10,000 times or until the jackpot is won. In other words, both the “normal short-time gaming state” and the “special short-time gaming state” are set to 3 seconds shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the time required for the normal symbol lottery is set. The opening control time of the second starting port 10 at the time of the game is 3.5 seconds, which is a gaming state set longer than the “non-short-time gaming state”. Is continued until a maximum of 100 times, while the “special time short gaming state” continues until a special symbol change display is performed a maximum of 10,000 times. Therefore, when transitioning to the “special short-time gaming state”, the probability of not winning the jackpot until the special symbol change display is performed 10,000 times is extremely low. The game can be continued while reducing.

  In the present embodiment, the “short-time addition mode gaming state” refers to a gaming state that, when winning a jackpot, shifts to a “special time-saving gaming state” to be described later after the jackpot game ends. The “time saving mode gaming state” shifts as the gaming state shifts to the “high probability gaming state”. The “short-time addition mode gaming state” ends when the special symbol change display is performed 10,000 times or the falling lottery result described later becomes “falling”, and accordingly, the “high probability gaming state” is also “low”. Transition to “probable gaming state”. That is, when the gaming state is the “high probability gaming state”, it means the “time-short addition mode gaming state”. As will be described later, the falling lottery is not performed when in the “normal time short gaming state”, and the “short time addition mode gaming state” does not end. In other words, since it is always in the “Short-time addition mode gaming state” when it is in the “normal short-time gaming state”, if the big win is won in the “normal short-time gaming state”, the “special-time short gaming” It will move to "state".

  In the present embodiment, the game states in which “big hit game” or “small hit game” is executed may also be referred to as “big hit game state” and “small hit game state”, respectively. The “big hit gaming state” can be further divided into a “long hit gaming state” and a “short hit gaming state”.

  “Long win game state” means that in the jackpot lottery that is performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the right to execute a long hit game is acquired. Refers to the gaming state executed.

  In the “long hit gaming state”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, the “long hit game state” is a game state in which a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball, so that a large number of prize balls can be acquired. is there.

  “Short-winning game state” means that a right to execute a short-hit game is acquired in a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 Refers to the gaming state executed.

  In the “short win game state”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. However, in each round game, the big prize opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.1 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished. However, since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one game ball enters in one round game. Even in the “short win game state”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  “Small game state” means that when the player wins the right to perform a small hit game in a big lottery that is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 Refers to the gaming state executed.

In the “small winning game state”, the big winning opening 11 is opened 15 times (both at 1 small hit and 2 at small winning) as in the “short winning game state”. That is, the small hit (a collective name including both the small hit 1 and the small hit 2), the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 11 are the same as the “short winning gaming state”, or The player approximates to the extent that it is impossible or difficult to distinguish between “one game state per small game” and “short game state”. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.
In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are collectively referred to as “big hit game”.

  In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the gaming state storage area 410 of the RAM 101c so as to grasp which gaming state is the above gaming state.

Further, the change from the normal gaming state to any one of the above gaming states is a case where “big hit” is won as a result of the big hit lottery. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “hit” are provided, and the gaming state thereafter changes according to the type of “hit” won. The “big hit” provided in the present embodiment will be described below.
(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, three types of jackpots are provided: “per hit for long”, “short hit with short time with high probability”, and “short hit with no short time with high probability”.

  “Long hit” means that three game profits are given. When this “long win” is won, the “long win gaming state” is obtained as the first gaming profit, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. When this “long-run gaming state” ends, the game proceeds in the “high probability gaming state” as the second gaming profit, and in the “short-time gaming state” as the third gaming profit. The game progresses. As a result, the player can win a large number of prize balls, and after winning the prize balls, can reduce the consumption of the game balls and realize a big win again early.

In the present embodiment, the “high probability gaming state” continues until the special symbol change display is performed a maximum of 10,000 times, but if the falling lottery result described later falls, the normal gaming state Migrate to Therefore, the “high probability gaming state” will continue until the big win is won again unless it is determined that the ball has fallen by the falling lottery. In addition, when “long win” is won when it is not “short-time addition mode gaming state”, the “short-time gaming state” that is shifted after the “long-hitting gaming state” ends is displayed with a special symbol variation display of up to 100 times. It is a “normal short game state” that continues until. On the other hand, in the “short-time addition mode gaming state”, when “winning long” is won, the “short-time gaming state”, which transitions after the “long-span gaming state”, is displayed with a special symbol variable display up to 10,000 times. It is a "special short game state" that continues until.

  "Short win with high probability short-time" means that the gaming state shifts to the above-mentioned "short winning gaming state" and after the "short winning gaming state" ends, The game progresses at. If you win this short chance with high probability, you will not be able to win a large amount of prize balls immediately, but the subsequent gaming state will be a “high probability gaming state”, The chance to win a prize ball increases. In addition, when winning “short win with high probability”, it will be in “short-time gaming state” after the short winning game ends, so it is possible to reduce the consumption of game balls until winning a big win again .

In addition, even when winning the “short win with high probability shortening”, the above “high probability gaming state” continues until the special symbol change display is performed up to 10,000 times. When it is determined that the player falls, the game state is changed to the normal game state. In addition, if the “short win with high probability” is selected when it is not in the “short-time addition mode gaming state”, the “short-time gaming state” that shifts after the “short winning gaming state” ends will have the maximum variable display of special symbols. It is a “normal short game state” that continues until it is played 100 times. On the other hand, if you are in “Short-time addition mode gaming state” and you win “Short win with high probability time saving”, the “Time-short gaming state” that shifts after the “Long-time gaming state” ends will have the maximum variation display of special symbols. It is a “special short game state” that continues until it is played 10,000 times.

  “Short per hit without high-probability time” refers to “high-probability gaming state” after the “short-winning gaming state” ends, as in the above “short win with high probability time-short”. However, this “high probability short-time short win” is different from the above “high probability short-time short hit” in that it does not become a “short-time gaming state” after the short-winning game ends. Even if this “high probability short / no short win” is won, a large number of prize balls cannot be obtained immediately. In addition, since there is no “short-time gaming state” thereafter, the game balls are consumed more than “short hits with high probability short-time”. However, since the subsequent game state becomes the “high probability game state”, in the subsequent game, there is a high possibility of winning a large amount of prize balls by winning per long game. In addition, even if this “high probability short-time short win” is won, the “high-probability gaming state” continues until the special symbol variation display is performed up to 10,000 times. When it is determined that the player falls, the game state is changed to the normal game state. In addition, if it is not in the `` short-time addition mode gaming state '' and `` high probability short-time short wins '' is won, the game will proceed in `` non-short-time gaming state '' after the `` short winning gaming state '' ends, If you win “Short per game without high-speed time” in “Short-time addition mode gaming state”, when “Short-winning gaming state” ends, the display will change to “High-probability gaming state” and a special symbol change display will appear. It shifts to the “special time short game state” which continues until it is performed a maximum of 10,000 times.

In this embodiment, “small hit” is provided separately from “big hit”, and when “small hit” is won, the subsequent gaming state becomes “small bonus gaming state”. However, when the “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as the “high probability gaming state” or the “short time gaming state” is not changed after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends. In addition, even if “small hit” is won in the “time saving mode gaming state”, the “special time saving gaming state” is not shifted to after the “small hit gaming state” ends.
Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart showing the control of the control means 100.

FIG. 7 shows main subroutines executed in the main control board 101, and the CPU 101a repeats all the subroutines shown every 0.004 seconds. Here, the subroutine is executed in the order of winning gate passing processing → normal symbol variation processing → electric chew processing → starting entrance ball processing → special symbol variation processing → large winning mouth processing → prize ball processing → output processing. However, this is for convenience of explanation. Actually, processing performed based on the signal from the detection SW (winning gate passage processing, start entrance ball processing) → variation processing (normal symbol variation processing, special symbol variation processing) → processing of actuating an accessory (electric chew processing) It is preferable that the subroutines are executed in the order of (big prize opening process) → prize ball process → output process.
(Winning gate passing process)

First, the CPU 101a of the main control board 101 reads the winning gate passage processing program 201 from the ROM 101b and performs the winning gate passage processing shown in FIG.
(Step S101)

The winning gate passage processing program 201 determines whether the gate detection SW 8a has detected a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the winning gate 8. If the gate detection SW 8a has not detected a signal, that is, if the game ball has not passed the winning gate 8, the winning gate passing process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S102)

If it is determined in step S101 that the gate detection SW 8a is ON, whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area 400 is less than 4 Judging. As a result, if the number of ordinary symbols held (G) is 4, the winning gate passing process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S103)

In the above-described step S102, when the number of reservations (G) is less than 4, "1" is added to the current number of reservations (G) stored in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area 400. Remember.
(Step S104)

Next, the CPU 101a reads the winning random number lottery program 201a, which is a subprogram of the winning gate passage processing program 201, and obtains a random number of 1 from random numbers (for example, 0 to 250) prepared in advance. The random number acquired by the winning random number lottery program 201 a is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area 401.
Thereby, the winning gate passing process is completed.
(Normal symbol processing)

When the winning gate passing process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the normal symbol variation processing program 202 from the ROM 101b and performs the normal symbol process shown in FIG.
(Step S201)

The normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a of the RAM 101c. The term “auxiliary game” here means that the second start port 10 is controlled in the second mode, and the case where the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a. This is a case where the second starting port 10 is controlled in the second mode. Therefore, in this step S101, it is determined whether or not the second start port 10 is being controlled in the second mode. When the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, that is, when the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the normal symbol processing is terminated and the next subroutine Execute.
(Step S202)

In step S201, when the flag is not turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, that is, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the first mode, the normal symbol variation display is in progress (illustrated). Then, it is determined whether it is changing). If it is already changing, the process of step S209 described later is performed.
(Step S203)

  The case where “NO” is determined in both step S201 and step S202 is a case where the second starting port 10 is maintained in the first mode and the normal symbol variation display is not performed. is there.

In this case, based on the random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area 401, the normal symbol variation display can be started. However, when no random number is stored in the normal symbol hold storage area 401, that is, when the hold number (G) is “0”, the normal symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. Is determined to be greater than or equal to “1”. As a result, when the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 ends the normal symbol processing and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S204) (Step S205)

  In the above step S203, when it is determined that the number of holdings (G) is “1” or more, “1” is subtracted from the value (G) stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area 400. In addition to storing the new number of reservations (G) (step S204), the CPU 101a reads the hit random number determination program 202a, which is a subprogram of the normal symbol variation processing program 202, and stores it in the normal symbol reservation storage area 401. The winning random number is determined (step S205, winning random number determination process). When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.

The ROM 101b is provided with a table for determining the hit random number, and the hit random number determination program 202a determines whether or not the read random number is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, among the random numbers from “0” to “250”, random numbers from “0” to “224” are determined to be successful, and other random numbers are determined to be lost. That is, in this embodiment, the normal symbol winning probability is set to about 90%.
(Step S206)

  A stop symbol is set based on the result of the hit random number determination process in step S205. Specifically, if the result of random number determination processing is determined to be a win, a winning symbol is set, and if it is determined to be lost, a lost symbol is set.

Here, the winning symbol is a symbol that finally turns on the LED in the normal symbol indicator 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol that finally turns off without turning on the LED. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.
(Step S207)

  Next, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area 410b or the special time-short game flag storage area 410h and sets the variation time (variation time setting process). ).

Here, when the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b or the special short-time game flag storage area 410h, that is, when the game state is the normal short-time game state or the special short-time game state, the variation time is set to 3 seconds. To do. On the other hand, when the flag is not turned on, that is, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state (the state that is not the short-time gaming state), the variation time is set to 29 seconds.
(Step S208)

When the fluctuation time is set as described above, the normal symbol fluctuation processing program 202 starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display 21. In the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol display 21 blinks the LED at a predetermined interval, and gives the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S207.
The normal symbol variation processing program 202 starts normal symbol variation display and starts time measurement.
(Step S209)

  Next, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the variation time (3 seconds or 29 seconds) set in step S207 has elapsed. Even when it is determined in step S202 that the change is in progress, it is determined in step S209 whether the change time has elapsed.

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 the normal symbol processing is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S210)

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S209 that the set variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display program 202 stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 21. At this time, the normal symbol display unit 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (hit symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

When the normal symbol variation processing program 202 stops the variation of the normal symbol, the variation time set in step S207 (variation time setting processing) is reset.
(Step S211) (Step S212)

If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, in step S212, a flag is set in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410b, and the normal symbol processing is terminated. Thus, the auxiliary game is started in the electric Chu process which is a subroutine to be executed next. On the other hand, if the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol processing is terminated as it is.
(Electric chew processing)

When the normal symbol process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the second start port control program 203 from the ROM 101b and performs the electric chew process shown in FIG.
(Step S301)

The second start port control program 203 first determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a. There are the following two cases where the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a. One is a case where the auxiliary game is not started at the start of the routine process but the auxiliary game is started by the routine process. That is, this is a case where the auxiliary game start flag is turned on in step S212 of the normal symbol process performed immediately before the electric chew process is performed. In this case, although the auxiliary game start flag is ON, the auxiliary game has not started yet. The other is a case where an auxiliary game has already been executed at the start of the routine processing.
If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, the electric-chu process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S302)

If it is determined in step S201 that the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, whether or not the second start port control program 203 is in the auxiliary game (that is, during the electric chew operation). Determine whether. If the electric chew is already being operated (auxiliary game is being executed), the process of step S305 described later is performed.
(Step S303)

  If it is determined in step S302 that the electric chew is not operating (the auxiliary game is not yet executed), that is, the electric chew is not operating (the auxiliary game is not started) at the start of the routine processing. When the electric chew operation (auxiliary game) is started by the routine processing, the CPU 101a reads the second start port control program 203, and the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area 410b or the special time-short game flag storage area 410h. Is determined (operation pattern setting process).

  In this operation pattern setting process, when it is determined that the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b or the special short-time game flag storage area 410h, that is, the current game state is a normal short-time game state or a special short-time game state. In some cases, the opening time is set to 3.5 seconds.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b or the special short-time game flag storage area 410h, that is, when the current game state is the non-short-time game state, the release time is set to 0. Set to 2 seconds.

Here, the opening time is a time for controlling the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start port 10 to the second mode. Therefore, here, a command for controlling the second start port 10 in the second mode for a predetermined time is read and set.
(Step S304)

When the opening time is set in step S303, the second start port control program 203 starts the operation of the electric chew. That is, the second start port control program 203 starts energizing the second start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 will open and it will be controlled by the 2nd mode.
Further, the second start port control program 203 starts measuring time simultaneously with the start of energization of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 10c.
(Step S305)

  Next, the second start port control program 203 determines whether or not the opening time set in step S304 has elapsed. If “NO” is determined in step S302 and the processing of steps S303 to S304 is performed in the routine processing, it is always determined “NO” in step S305, and the next subroutine is executed. It will be.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S302 that the electric chew operation is being performed (in the auxiliary game), it is determined that the opening time set in the routine process before the routine process has elapsed. There is. However, even if the auxiliary game has already been executed at the start of the routine process, if the set release time has not elapsed ("NO" in step S305), the electric chew process is terminated, The following subroutine is executed.
(Step S306)

When the second start port control program 203 determines in step S305 that the set open time has elapsed, the energization of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped. As a result, the second starting port 10 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again, and the auxiliary game that has been executed ends.
When the energization of the second start opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped, the second start opening control program 203 resets the set open time.

Finally, the second start port control program 203 turns off the flag in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, ends the electric chew process, and executes the next subroutine.
(Start-up entrance ball processing)

When the electric chew process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the start port entry processing program 221 from the ROM 101b, and performs the start port entrance process shown in FIG.
(Step S401)

The starting opening ball processing program 221 determines whether the first starting opening detection SW 9a has detected a signal, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 9. If the first start port detection SW 9a has not detected a signal, that is, if the game ball has not entered the first start port 9, the process proceeds to step S408 described later.
(Step S402)

In step S401, if the first start hole detection SW9a is determined to be ON, the first special symbol reserved number _{(U 1)} first holding stored in the storage area 402a _{(U 1)} is less than 4 It is determined whether or not. As a result, when the first hold (U ₁ ) is the upper limit reserved number “4”, the process proceeds to step S408 described later.
(Step S403)

In the above step S402, if the first hold (U ₁ ) is less than 4, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol hold number count program 221a and stores it in the first special symbol hold number (U ₁ ) storage area 402a. “1” is added to the current first pending number (U ₁ ) stored and stored.
(Step S404)

  Further, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot random number lottery program 221b, acquires the jackpot random number, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the first special symbol holding storage area 403a. Note that the jackpot random number determines whether the jackpot, the small hit, or the loss. The jackpot random number lottery program 221b eliminates one jackpot random number from 601 random numbers from “0” to “900”. Extract randomly. Subsequently, the CPU 101a reads the symbol random number lottery program 221c, acquires the symbol random number, and stores the acquired symbol random number in the special symbol holding storage area 403. The symbol random number determines the type of jackpot or jackpot, and the symbol random number lottery program 221c randomly extracts one symbol random number from 251 random numbers from “0” to “250”. . Further, the CPU 101a reads the reach random number lottery program 221d, acquires the reach random number, and stores the acquired reach random number in the special symbol holding storage area 403. The reach random number is used to determine whether or not to perform an effect with reach. The reach random number lottery program 221d randomly selects one reach random number from 251 random numbers from “0” to “250”. Extract. Subsequently, the CPU 101a reads the falling random number lottery program 221e, acquires the falling random number, and stores the acquired falling random number in the first special symbol holding storage area 403a. The falling random number is used to determine whether or not to shift from the high probability gaming state and the short-time addition mode gaming state to the normal gaming state, and the falling random number lottery program 221e is “0” to “99”. One falling random number is randomly extracted from 100 random numbers.

  Each random number acquired as described above is stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area 403a. The conceptual diagrams of the first special symbol reservation storage area 403a and the second special symbol reservation storage area 403b are as follows. As shown in FIG. As is clear from FIG. 12A, the first special symbol reservation storage area 403a has four storage units from a first storage unit 403a-1 to a fourth storage unit 403a-4.

  FIG. 12B is a conceptual diagram of a second special symbol reservation storage area 403b, which will be described later. The second special symbol reservation storage area 403b also includes the fifth storage unit 403b-5 to the eighth storage unit 403b. It has four storage units up to -8.

  In these first storage unit 403a-1 to eighth storage unit 403b-8, as shown in FIG. 12C, four random numbers, that is, the acquired jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and fallen random number are stored. An area is provided.

And each random number acquired in the said step S404 is memorize | stored in order from the 1st memory | storage part 403a-1. For example, when no random number is stored in any of the first storage unit 403a-1 to the fourth storage unit 403a-4, the acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 403a-1. For example, if random numbers are already stored in the three storage units of the first storage unit 403a-1 to the third storage unit 403a-3, the acquired random number is stored in the fourth storage unit 403a-4. To do.
(Step S405)

In step S404, when each acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 403a-1, the start opening ball processing program 221 sets a first hold number (U ₁ ) increase command.
(Step S406)

When the ball entry process related to the first start port 9 is completed as described above, or if “NO” is determined in Steps S401 and S402, as shown in FIG. The processing program 221a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 10. When the second start port detection SW 10a does not detect a signal, that is, when the game ball has not entered the second start port 10, the start port entering process is terminated, and the next subroutine Execute.
(Step S407)

In step S406, when the second start hole detection SW10a is determined to be ON, the second special symbol reserved number _{(U 2)} second holding stored in the storage area 402b _{(U 2)} is less than 4 It is determined whether or not. As a result, if the second hold (U ₂ ) is the upper limit reserved number “4”, the start-entrance ball entering process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S408)

If it is determined in step S407 that the second hold (U ₂ ) is less than 4, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol hold number count program 221a and stores the second special symbol hold number (U ₂ ) storage area 402b. "1" is added to the current second hold (U ₂ ) value stored in and stored.
(Step S409)

Further, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot random number lottery program 221b, the design random number lottery program 221c, the reach random number lottery program 221d, and the fall random number lottery program 221e in the same manner as described above, and acquires each random number. Is stored in the second special symbol storage area 403b.
(Step S410)

In step S409, when each acquired random number is stored in the second storage unit 403b, the start opening ball entry time processing program 221 sets a second holding number (U ₂ ) increase command.
(Special symbol processing)

When the start opening ball entry process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol variation processing program 222 from the ROM 101b and performs the special symbol process shown in FIG.
(Step S501)

In the special symbol variation processing program 222, first, the flag is turned on in any of the long hit game start flag storage area 410d, the short hit game start flag storage area 410e, and the small hit game start flag storage area 410f of the ROM 101b. That is, it is determined whether a special game is being played. As a result, if it is determined that a special game is being played, the special symbol process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S502)
When the special game is not in progress, the special symbol variation processing program 222 determines whether or not the special symbol variation is being displayed (in the illustrated variation).
(Step S503) (Step S504)

Further, when the special symbol is not changing (“NO” in step S502), the special symbol change time processing program 222 is stored in the second special symbol holding number (U ₂ ) storage area 402b. It is determined whether (U ₂ ) is “1” or more (step S503).

As a result, when it is determined that the second hold (U ₂ ) is “1” or more (“YES” in step S403), the second special symbol hold number (U ₂ ) is stored in the storage area 402b. It has the value _{(U 2)} from the "1" second number of holding new by subtracting the _{(U 2)} stores (step S404).

  The special symbol variation processing program 222 performs a shift process on the data stored in the first special symbol storage area 403a. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit 403a-1 to the fourth storage unit 403a-4 is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, when the second hold (U ₂ ) is stored as “1” or more (“YES” in step S503), the data stored in the eighth storage unit 403b-8 is used as the seventh storage unit 403b−. 7, the data stored in the seventh storage unit 403 b-7 is shifted to the sixth storage unit 403 b-6, and the data stored in the sixth storage unit 403 b-6 is changed to the fifth storage unit 403 b- Shift to 5. At this time, the data stored in the fifth storage unit 403b-5 is written into the predetermined processing area and is erased from the second special symbol reservation storage area 403b. However, in this case, the data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area 403a is not shifted and maintained in the storage state.
(Step S505)

On the other hand, in step S503, when the second special symbol reserved number (U ₂₎ second holding stored in the storage area 402b (U ₂₎ is determined to be "0", when the special symbol variation processing The program 222 determines whether or not the first hold (U ₁ ) stored in the first special symbol hold count (U ₁ ) storage area 402a is “1” or more.
As a result, if it is determined that the first hold (U ₁ ) is “0”, the special symbol variation process is terminated as it is, and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S506)

If it is determined in step S505 that the first hold (U ₁ ) is equal to or greater than “1” (“YES” in step S505), the first special symbol hold number (U ₁ ) is stored in the storage area 402a. A new first hold number (U ₁ ) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (U ₁ ) stored is stored.

  The special symbol variation processing program 222 performs a shift process on the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area 403b. Specifically, each data stored in the fifth storage unit 403b-5 to the eighth storage unit 403b-8 is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, when the second hold (U ₂ ) is not stored (“NO” in step S503) and the first hold (U ₁ ) is stored “1” or more (“YES” in step S505). Shifts the data stored in the fourth storage unit 403a-4 to the third storage unit 403a-3 and shifts the data stored in the third storage unit 403a-3 to the second storage unit 403a-2 The data stored in the second storage unit 403a-2 is shifted to the first storage unit 403a-1. At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit 403a-1 is written into the predetermined processing area and is erased from the first special symbol storage area 403a. However, in this case, the data stored in the second special symbol holding storage area 403b is not shifted and maintained in the storage state.

As apparent from the above step S503~ step S506, in the present embodiment, when both the first hold _{(U 1)} and the second hold _{(U 2)} is stored, a second hold _{(U 2} ) Based on special symbols will be given priority.
(Big hit judgment processing)

Next, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot determination processing program 222a from the ROM 101b, and executes the jackpot determination processing based on the data written in the predetermined processing area in step S504 or step S506.
(Step S601)

  As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot determination processing program 222a determines the jackpot random number written in the processing area in step S504 or step S506 based on the current gaming state (jackpot random number determination processing).

Specifically, the jackpot determination processing program 222a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c is a case where the current game state is a high probability game state. When it is determined that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the “high probability random number determination table” is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the “low probability random number determination table” is selected.
The determination is made based on the selected “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table”.
Here, the determination of the jackpot random number performed by the jackpot determination processing program 222a will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 15A shows an example of the jackpot winning probability, the jackpot winning probability, and the jackpot random number, and the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10. This table is a table (hereinafter referred to as “high accuracy table” and “low accuracy table”). As shown in this figure, one jackpot random number is acquired from 901 random numbers from 0 to 900. In the low probability gaming state, the jackpot random number is determined based on the low probability table. According to these low probability random number determination tables, 7, 107, 207, 307, 407, 507, 607, 707 , 807 are determined to be jackpots. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot random number is determined based on the high probability table. According to these high probability random number determination tables, 0, 7, 107, 207, 307, 407, 507, 607 , 707, 807 are determined to be big hits.

  As described above, even when the random numbers stored in the special symbol storage area 403 are the same, the case of using the “high probability random number determination table” and the case of using the “low probability random number determination table” Thus, a different determination result is obtained.

In the present embodiment, the “small hit” win is also determined by a big hit random number. The “small hit” is to acquire the right to execute the “small hit game”. In this embodiment, when the big hit random number is determined based on the low probability table or the high probability table, five random numbers 100, 300, 500, 700, 900 are determined to be small hits.
(Step S602) (Step S603)

  And as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number in step S601 above, when it is determined that the jackpot is random ("YES" in step S602), the jackpot determination processing program 222a further determines the symbol random number written in the processing area, The type of jackpot is determined (step S603, jackpot symbol random number determination process).

The determination of the symbol random number (the jackpot symbol random number determination process) performed by the jackpot determination processing program 222a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 (b-1) shows an example of the type of gaming profit given when winning a jackpot, that is, the type of jackpot, its winning probability, and a design random number. FIG. 15 (b-2) It is an example of a table used when it is determined that a small win is won as a result of the big hit random number determination, and the same table is used for both the first hold (U ₁ ) and the second hold (U ₂ ). .

If it is determined in step S601 that the jackpot random number is won by the jackpot, the jackpot determination processing program 222a determines the symbol random number based on the table shown in FIG. Determine one of the jackpots of the type.
(Step S604)

When the jackpot type is determined as described above, the jackpot determination processing program 222a sets a jackpot symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the jackpot type. The jackpot symbol set is a process for stopping and displaying the determined jackpot symbol on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 when the special symbol variation display ends. Therefore, when each random number written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U ₁ ), the special symbol display 19 performs a process so that the jackpot symbol is displayed, and the second hold (U ₂ ). In such a case, processing is performed so that the jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol indicator 20.

The special symbols displayed on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 are, for example, three LEDs provided on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 are turned on when “long win” is won. When “probability short / short win” is won, the display mode (that is, the LED to be turned on, etc.) is selected according to the type of “big hit” such that six LEDs provided on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 are lit. , The number of LEDs) is different. Further, even if the same type of “big hit” is used, the display mode is different between the special symbol display 19 and the special symbol display 20. Note that the special symbol display 19 and the special symbol display are also displayed for the special symbol indicators 19 and 20 for the small symbol symbols, which will be described later, even if the display mode is the same type of “small bonus” as described above. The display mode is different from that of the container 20.
(Step S605)
If it is determined in step S602 that the jackpot is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot random number determination is a big hit.
(Step S606)

In the above step S605, if the result of the jackpot random number determination is that the jackpot is won, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot determination processing program 222a and based on the symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b-2). Symbol random number determination (small hit symbol random number determination processing) is performed. In this embodiment, as described above, two types of small hits (one small hit and two small hits) are provided, and one of the small hits is determined by the determination of the design random number.
(Step S607)

When the type of small hit is determined as described above, the big hit determination processing program 222a sets the small hit symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the small hit type in the same manner as described above.
(Step S608)

In step S605, if the player has not won a small hit and is a so-called loss, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot determination processing program 222a and sets a lost symbol. Note that there is only one (one type) of lost symbol, but the display pattern differs between the special symbol display 19 and the special symbol display 20.
(Step S507)

When the jackpot determination process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a next determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving addition mode game flag storage area 410g. The state in which the flag is turned on in the time-saving addition mode game flag storage area 410g is a case where the current gaming state is the time-saving addition mode gaming state.
(Fall detection process)
(Step S1100)

  When it is determined in the above step S507 that the flag is turned on in the time-saving addition mode game flag storage area 410g, that is, when the current gaming state is the time-saving addition mode gaming state, the CPU 101a In 410b, it is determined whether or not the flag is ON. The state where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area 410b is a case where the current game state is the normal time short-game state. When the flag is turned on in the short time game flag storage area 410b, that is, when the current game state is the normal time short game state, the subsequent subroutine is executed without performing the subsequent fall determination process.

Thereby, the fall determination is not performed when the gaming state is the normal time short gaming state. Accordingly, in the normal time short gaming state, the time short addition mode gaming state is always continued, and immediately after the normal time short gaming state is ended, the time short addition mode gaming state is always present. For this reason, if the jackpot is won in the normal short game state, the game will shift to the special short game state after the jackpot game ends.
(Step S1101)

In step S1100, when it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area 410b, that is, when the current gaming state is not the normal-time short gaming state (the non-time-short gaming state or the special time-short gaming state) ) Reads the fall determination processing program 222f from the ROM 101b, and executes the fall determination process based on the data written in a predetermined processing area.
(Step S1102)

As shown in FIG. 16, the fall determination processing program determines the fall random number written in the processing area in step S504 or step S506 (falling random number determination process).
Specifically, the fall determination processing program 222f makes a determination based on the “falling random number determination table”.

Here, the fall random number determination performed by the fall determination processing program 222f will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 (d) shows an example of the winning probability of falling and a falling random number. When determining the falling random number obtained by the game ball entering the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, FIG. It is a table (“falling random number determination table”). As shown in this figure, one random number value is acquired from 100 random numbers from 0 to 99 as falling random numbers. If the obtained random number value is “0”, it is determined that the fall has occurred. That is, in this embodiment, the winning probability of falling is set to 1/100.
(Step S1103) (Step S1104)

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the result of the fall random number determination in step S1102 is a fall (step S1103). If the result of the fall random number determination is a fall, the flags stored in the high probability game flag storage area 410c and the time-short addition mode game flag storage area 410g are turned off (step S1104).
Thereby, when it determines with falling, while a high probability gaming state transfers to a low probability gaming state, a time-short addition mode gaming state is complete | finished.
(Change pattern selection process)
(Step S700)

As described above, when it is determined in step S507 that the flag is not turned on in the time-saving addition mode game flag storage area 410g, or when the fall determination process in step S1100 is completed, the CPU 101a next executes the variation pattern selection processing program. 222b is read to determine the variation pattern.
(Step S701)

As shown in FIG. 17, the variation pattern selection processing program 222b determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S600 is a jackpot.
(Step S702)
If the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the jackpot table is selected and set.
(Step S703) (Step S704)

Further, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination process is not a jackpot, it is further determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot. If the result of the big hit process is a small hit (“YES” in step S703), the small hit table is selected and set (step S704).
(Step S705)

  Then, if the result of the big hit determination process is neither big win nor small win, but a loss, the variation pattern selection processing program 222b determines the reach random number written in the processing area based on the reach random number determination table. Do. Reach random number determination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15C shows an example of the presence / absence of a reach effect, its appearance probability, and a reach random number.

  As already described, one reach random number is randomly acquired from 0 to 249 random numbers. In the present embodiment, the reach random number is determined based on the reach random number determination table only when the jackpot random number is determined to be lost. In the reach random number determination table, a random number from 0 to 24 is determined as an effect with reach, and other random numbers are determined as an effect without reach. Therefore, at the time of losing, the probability that the non-reach effect is executed is increased, while the so-called gas reasure effect that gives the player a sense of expectation is executed with a probability of about 10%. On the other hand, since a reachable effect is always executed at the time of a big hit or a small hit, in this embodiment, a reach random number is acquired, but the reach random number is not determined.

  Here, the effect with reach and the effect without reach determined by the reach random number indicate the aspect of the decorative design effect performed in the effect display device 13. In other words, during the special symbol variation display, the symbols composed of several sequences in which the numbers “1” to “9” are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed in three columns. These symbols start scrolling at the same time.

  Then, in the effect with reach, when the scrolling is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the scrolling, any two symbols (sequences) are stopped first. At this time, the same number stops and is displayed on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally, and the last one row gradually decreases the scrolling speed, and the expectation that three identical numbers may be aligned on the straight line. To the player. Such an effect with reach includes a so-called super reach effect in which various characters appear or a story develops before the last line of scrolling stops.

  On the other hand, in the non-reach effect, the design is stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally without giving an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation as described above. .

As described above, the reach random number is used to determine whether to perform the effect with reach or the effect without reach in the effect display device 13 when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is lost. A reachable effect appears with a probability, so that the player is appropriately expected. In the case of winning the jackpot, the above-mentioned effect with reach is always performed, and finally the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same numbers aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. On the other hand, in the case of winning with a small win or loss, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on the straight line.
(Step S706) (Step S707) (Step S708)

As a result of the determination of reach random numbers performed as described above, if it is determined that there is a reach effect, that is, if the reach random numbers are “0” to “24”, the reach table is selected and set. When it is determined that there is no reach effect, that is, when the reach random number is “25” to “250”, the lose table is selected and set.
(Step S709)
Next, the CPU 101a reads the variable random number lottery program 222c, and randomly extracts 1 random numbers from “0” to “249” in the same manner as the reach random numbers.
(Step S710)

Then, the fluctuation pattern selection processing program 222b determines the fluctuation random number extracted in step S709 based on the big hit table, the small hit table, the reach table, and the lose table. Each table determines the variation time of the special symbol and the contents of the effects performed during the variation of the special symbol. For example, in the jackpot table, a random number of “0” to “10” is determined to be a production A with a variation time of 1 minute, and a random number of “11” to “20” is a reach of a variation time of 2 minutes. The presence effect B is determined. If a random number is determined based on the big hit table, the small hit table, and the reach table, it is always determined that there is a reach, and if a variable random number is determined based on the lose table, it is always a non-reach effect. Determined.
(Step S711)

When the variation pattern is determined as described above, the variation pattern selection processing program 222b sets a command as determined above and ends the variation pattern selection processing.
(Step S508)

Next, the special symbol fluctuation display program 222d starts the special symbol fluctuation display on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20. That is, if the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U ₁ ), the special symbol display 19 is blinked, and if the information related to the second hold (U ₂ ), the special symbol display 20 is turned on. Blink. When the special symbol fluctuation display is started, the special symbol fluctuation processing program 222 starts measuring the fluctuation time.
(Step S509)

Then, the special symbol fluctuation processing program 222 sets a fluctuation start command. This variation start command is a command transmitted to the sub-control board 102, and the variation start command includes information on the jackpot determination result and variation pattern determined in Steps S600 and S700 (see FIG. 13). Is included. That is, the change start command relates to at least information relating to the determination result of the jackpot of “big win”, “small hit”, “losing”, the variation time of the special symbol, and the mode of production (whether the production with reach or non-reach production) Have information.
(Step S510)

On the other hand, when “YES” is determined in step S502, the process of step S509 is performed in the routine processing (special symbol processing) before the special symbol processing, and the special symbol variation display is performed. This is the case. Therefore, in this case, it is determined whether or not the variation time set in step S711 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol processing is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S511)

If it is determined that the time set in step S711 of the routine process (special symbol process) before the special symbol process has elapsed, the special symbol variation display program 222d executes the routine process (special symbol) before the special symbol process. The special symbol set in step S600 of the process) (big hit determination process) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19 and 20. As a result, the player is notified of the lottery result. Also, the special symbol variation processing program 222 resets the set variation time.
(Step S512)

Then, the special symbol variation processing program 222 sets a variation stop command. This variation stop command is a command transmitted to the sub-control board 102, and the variation stop command includes information on the jackpot determination result and the variation pattern determined in Steps S600 and S700 (see FIG. 13). Is included. In other words, the change stop command has at least information related to the determination result of the jackpot of “big jackpot”, “small jackpot”, and “losing”.
(Processing during stoppage)

The special lottery result is determined by stopping and displaying the special symbol as described above. Accordingly, in the main control board 101, the stop process shown in FIG. 18 is performed.
(Step S801)

The CPU 101a reads the processing program 222e during fluctuation suspension from the ROM 101b, and determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area 410b. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area 410b is a case where the current game state is the normal time short-game state.
(Step S802)

When the current gaming state is the normal time short gaming state, the operation value obtained by subtracting “1” from (J) stored in the remaining time variation number (J) storage area 407 of the short time gaming state is used as a new remaining time. Stored as the number of fluctuations (J).
(Step S803) (Step S804)

Then, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) is “0”. Here, the fact that the number of remaining fluctuations (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the short-time gaming state has been performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0, the processing program 222e during change stop turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area 410b. If the current gaming state is not the normal time short gaming state, the processes in steps S802 to S804 are not performed.
(Step S805)

The CPU 101a reads the processing program 222e during fluctuation suspension from the ROM 101b, and determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the special short-time game flag storage area 410h. The case where the flag is turned on in the special short time gaming flag storage area 410h is a case where the current gaming state is the special short time gaming state.
(Step S806)

When the current gaming state is the special short-time gaming state, the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from (Z) stored in the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) storage area 411 of the special short-time gaming state is a new value. It is stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (Z).
(Step S807) (Step S808)

Then, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (Z) is “0”. Here, the remaining variation number (Z) being “0” means that the variation display of the special symbol in the special short-time gaming state has been performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the remaining number of changes (Z) = 0, the change stop processing program 222e turns off the flag stored in the special short-time game flag storage area 410h. If the current gaming state is not the special short-time gaming state, the processes in steps S806 to S808 are not performed.
(Step S809)

The processing program 222e during fluctuation suspension determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c is a case where the current game state is a high probability game state.
(Step S810)

If the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from (X) stored in the remaining variation count (X) storage area 406 of the high probability gaming state is a new value. Stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (X).
(Step S811) (Step S812)

Then, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count (X) is “0”. Here, the remaining variation number (X) being “0” means that the variation display of the special symbol in the high probability gaming state has been performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the process program 222e during change stop turns off the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. Note that if the current gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state, the processes in steps S810 to S812 are not performed.
(Step S813)

Next, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop determines whether or not the special symbol set in step S600 (big hit determination processing) is a big hit symbol.
(Step S814) (Step S815)

If it is determined in step S813 that the set special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the processing program 222e during variable suspension further determines whether or not the set special symbol is a jackpot symbol ( Step S814). If it is determined that the set special symbol is a small hit symbol, the flag is turned on in the small hit game start flag storage area 410f (step S816).
(Step S817) (Step S818)

  The in-fluctuation stopping processing program 222e starts the opening for the hit (step S817). Then, an opening command is set in order to transmit the winning game start information to the sub control board 102 (step S818). This opening command is a command transmitted to the sub-control board 102, and the opening command has information on whether it is an opening related to at least “per long”, “short per hit”, or “small hit”. . At this time, although not specifically illustrated, when the long hit game start flag is ON, the long hit opening command is set, and when the short hit game start flag is ON, A short hit opening command is set. At the same time, the time required for the opening, that is, the opening time (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, and the measurement of the opening time is started.

If it is determined in step S814 that the set special symbol is not a small hit symbol, the processing in steps S815 to S817 is not performed, and the in-stop processing ends.
(Step S818) (Step S819)

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S813 that the set special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the processing program 222e during fluctuation suspension further determines whether or not the set special symbol is a long hit symbol. (Step S818). If it is determined that the set special symbol is a long winning symbol, the flag is turned on in the long winning game start flag storage area 410d (step S819).
(Step S820) (Step S821)

Then, the processing program 222e during fluctuation stop sets the remaining fluctuation count (J), the remaining fluctuation count (X), and the remaining fluctuation count (Z) to 0 (step S820), and the time-short game flag storage area 410b, the high probability game flag The flag stored in the storage area 410c and the special short-time game flag storage area 410h is turned OFF (step S821). In step S820, the number of remaining fluctuations (Z) is not set to 0 (it will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 20). If each game flag (time-short game flag, high-probability game flag, special time-short game flag) has already been turned off in step S804, step S808 or step S812, the corresponding flag is kept off.
(Step S822)

If it is determined in step S818 that the set special symbol is not a long winning symbol, the variable stoppage processing program 222e turns on the flag in the short winning game start flag storage region 410e.
As a result, the process during fluctuation suspension and the special symbol fluctuation process are completed, and the CPU 101a executes the following subroutine.
(Large winnings processing)

When the special symbol variation process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the special prize opening process program 241 from the ROM 101b and performs the special prize opening process shown in FIG.
(Step S901)

The big winning opening processing program 241 determines whether or not the big hit game start flag (long hit game start flag or short hit game start flag) or the small hit game start flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the flag is turned on in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d, the short hit game start flag storage area 410e, or the small hit game start flag storage area 410f.
(Step S902)

  If it is determined in step S901 that the flag is turned on in any one of the storage areas, the CPU 101a reads a program corresponding to either the big hit game processing program 241a or the small hit game processing program 241b. Then, the read big hit game processing program 241a or the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not it is currently open. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game processing program 241a is in the process of opening the jackpot (long hit, short hit), and whether or not the jackpot game processing program 241b is in the opening of the jackpot Judging.

In the following, the jackpot game processing program 241a or the jackpot game processing program 241b read by the CPU 101a is generically referred to as the hit game processing program, and the hit game executed by the hit game processing program. The process is referred to as the hit game process.
(Step S903)

If it is determined in step S902 that the game is currently open, the winning game process program determines whether a preset opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the winning game process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.
(Step S904)

  If it is determined in step S903 that the set time has elapsed, the winning game processing program sets the control for the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, that is, the opening / closing operation (operation pattern) of the big prize opening 11 is set. (R number / operation pattern setting process). Note that “R number” means “round number”, and is hereinafter unified by “R number”. The operation pattern indicates the opening time and the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 in one round game.

  Specifically, in the R number / operation pattern setting process, if the hit game processing program is a big hit game processing program 241a, the “R number” and the “operation pattern” are set as follows depending on whether the long hit or short hit is as follows. To do.

  That is, in the case of a long hit, the R number is set to “15” and the operation pattern is set to “29.5 seconds × 1 time”. In the case of a short hit, the R number is set to “15” and the operation pattern is set to “0.1 second × 1 time”.

  If the winning game processing program is the small winning game processing program 241b, the R number is set to “1” and the operation pattern is set to “0.1 second × 15 times”.

In the R number / actuation pattern setting process, the time (interval) from the end of one round game to the start of the next round game is 2 seconds for both the long winning game and the short winning game. Set to In addition, for the small hit game, the time (interval) from one opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 11 to the next opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 11 is set to 2 seconds. That is, in the case of a small hit game, the energization for 0.1 second is performed with an interval of 2 seconds to the large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c.
(Step S905)
If it is determined in step S1005 that the set time has elapsed, the winning game processing program sets the number of winning prizes (C) to “0”.
(Step S906)

Next, the winning game processing program adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 and stores it. If it is currently open (“YES” in step S902) and it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (“YES” in step S903), the number of round games (R) storage area 408 Nothing is remembered. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408. That is, when the steps S902 to S903 are performed, the round game number (R) storage area 408 is stored in the step S906 regardless of whether the hit game processing program is the big hit game processing program 241a or the small hit game processing program 241b. “1” is stored.
(Step S907)

Then, the winning game processing program starts control (energization start / stop of energization) of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c according to the operation pattern set in step S904, and opens / closes the big prize opening / closing door 11b. In addition, with the operation of the big prize opening 11, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the big prize opening detection SW 11a is turned on, and if the big prize opening detection SW 11a is turned on, The winning game processing program adds “1” to the number of entered balls (C) stored in the number-of-stakes winning game (C) storage area 409, and newly stores the number of entered balls (C).
(Step S908) (Step S909) (Step S910)

  Next, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the set operation time has elapsed. Specifically, the jackpot game processing program 241a includes the energizing time (game per long = 29.5 seconds, game per short = 0.1 seconds) and interval (game per long = 2 seconds) of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Whether or not the total operating time (game per long = 29.5 seconds + 2 seconds = 31.5 seconds, game per short = 0.1 seconds + 2 seconds = 2.1 seconds) has elapsed The small hit game processing program 241e determines the energization time (0.1 second) of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c + the interval time (2 seconds) + the energization time of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. (0.1 seconds) +... +15 It is determined whether or not the total operating time of 29.5 seconds of the energization time (0.1 seconds) of the 15th large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c has elapsed.

  In other words, the operating time here means the energizing time of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c in one round game for the long win game and the short win game, and the operation in the small hit game for the small hit game. This is the time required for the pattern (29.5 seconds).

  As a result, when it is determined that the operating time has elapsed, the winning game processing program ends the operation of the special winning opening 11 (step S910). In other words, the big hit game processing program 241a stops energizing the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c in one round game, and the small hit game processing program 241e is the fifteenth time since the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 11c is energized. The operation for a total of 29.5 seconds until the energization of the large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped.

  Further, even if the predetermined number (9) of the game balls have entered the special winning opening 11 even within the set opening time (“YES” in step S909), in the same manner as above, The game processing program stops the operation of the special winning opening 11 (step S910).

If the operating time has not elapsed ("NO" in step S908) and the number of entered balls (C) has not reached the predetermined number ("NO" in step S909), the winning game is directly applied. The process ends.
(Step S911)

Next, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 is the maximum. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of round games is set to “15” for both long hit games and short hit games, and “1” for small hit games. When it is determined that the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the special winning opening process is terminated, and the CPU 101a executes the next subroutine.
(Step S912) (Step S913) (Step S914)

If it is determined in step S911 that the number of round games (R) is the maximum, the winning game processing program starts the winning ending (step S912) and sub-controls the winning game end information. An ending command is set for transmission to the substrate 102 (step S913). At this time, although not specifically shown, when the long hit game start flag is ON as in the case of the opening command set, the long hit ending command is set and the short hit game start flag is turned ON. If so, a short hit ending command is set. At the same time, the time required for the ending, that is, the ending time (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, and measurement of the ending time is started.
Then, the winning game processing program sets the number of round games (R) to “0” (step S914).
(Step S915)

Next, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the set time has not elapsed ("NO" in step S915), the special winning a prize mouth process is terminated as it is.
(Game state setting process)

If it is determined in step S915 that the set time has elapsed, the winning game process program executes the game state setting process (step S1000) shown in FIG.
(Step S1001)

In the game state setting process, it is first determined whether or not the winning game is a small hit. If the winning game processing program is the small hit game processing program 241b, that is, if the winning game is a small hit. Is ended without performing the process in the game state setting process.
(Step S1002)

If it is determined in step S1001 that the win is not a small win, is the win game processing program (in this case, the big win game processing program 241a applicable, the same applies hereinafter) whether the win is a long win? Judge whether or not.
(Step S1003) (Step S1004)

If it is determined in step S1002 that the win is a long win, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns on the flag in the high probability game flag storage area 410c (step S1003), and in the high probability game state. The remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area 406 stores how many times the jackpot random number is determined in the “high probability random number determination table” thereafter. In the present embodiment, “10000” is stored in the upper limit fluctuation count (X) (step S1004).
(Step S1005)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time-saving addition mode game flag storage area 410g.
(Step S1006)

If it is determined in step S1005 that the time-saving addition mode game flag is turned on, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns on the flag in the special time-saving game flag storage area 410h.
(Step S1007)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores “10000” in the remaining fluctuation count (Z) storage area 411 of the special short-time gaming state.
(Step S1008)

Furthermore, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns on the flag in the time-short addition mode game flag storage area 410g. As a result, when one of the jackpots is won, the game shifts to the time-saving addition mode gaming state.
(Step S1009)

When it is determined in step S1002 that the hit is not a long hit, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the hit is a short hit with a high probability. If it is determined that the hit is a short hit with a high probability, the process proceeds to step S1003.
(Step S1010)

When it is determined in step S1005 that the flag is not turned on in the time-saving addition mode game flag storage area 410g, that is, when it is determined that the time-saving addition mode gaming state is not set, the jackpot game processing program 241a The flag is turned on in the storage area 410b.
(Step S1011)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores “100” in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state.
(Step S1012) (Step S1013)

If it is determined in step S1009 that the hit is not a short hit with a high probability of shortening, that is, if the hit is a short hit without a high probability of short time, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores the high probability game flag. In the area 410c, the flag is turned ON (step S1012), and the number of remaining jackpot random numbers in the high probability gaming state (X) storage area 406 is determined in the “high probability random number determination table” thereafter. I remember. In the present embodiment, “10000” is stored in the upper limit fluctuation count (X) (step S1013).
(Step S1014)

Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time-saving addition mode game flag storage area 410g. If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the time-shortening mode game flag storage area 410g, that is, if the current gaming state is not the time-shortening mode gaming state, the processing of step S1015 and step S1016 described later is not performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S1008.
(Step S1015)

If it is determined in step S1014 that the time-saving addition mode game flag is turned on, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns on the flag in the special time-saving game flag storage area 410h.
(Step S1016)

  Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a stores “10000” in the remaining fluctuation count (Z) storage area 411 of the special short-time gaming state, and moves the process to step S1008.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the flag is turned on in the short-time addition mode gaming flag storage area 410g, that is, when the current gaming state is the short-time addition mode gaming state, When winning, a special short-time game is awarded, and the short-time game state continues for a maximum of 10,000 times. Thereby, considering from the probability, the short-time gaming state will continue until the big win is won again.
(Step S916)
Then, the winning game processing program turns off the winning game start flag and ends the big prize opening process.
(Step S917)

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S902 that the opening is not in progress, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the ending game is currently in progress. Ending here refers to processing after finishing a predetermined number of round games. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the processing after step S915 is executed.
(Step S918)

  If it is determined in step S917 that the current ending is not in progress, the winning game processing program determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is in operation. When it is determined that the big prize opening 11 is not in operation, the winning game processing program executes the processing from step S905, and when it is determined that the big prize opening 11 is in operation, step S908. The subsequent processing is executed.

  When the special winning opening process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads a prize ball processing program from the ROM 101b, and performs a process of paying out a predetermined prize ball according to the detection signal of each detection SW (award ball process, (See FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, detailed description of the prize ball processing is omitted. When the winning ball process is completed, the CPU 101a finally reads the output process program 260 and executes the output process. Then, the output processing program 260 transmits each command to the sub control board 102.

  The contents determined in each subroutine process are transmitted to the external device as a command. Examples of the external device include a display device installed above the gaming machine 1. This display device notifies the player of various information such as the total number of lottery wins, the number of wins for the jackpot, or the number of wins with a high probability jackpot, and in order to notify the player of such information, The output processing program 260 transmits necessary information to the external device as a command.

  As described above, in the main control board 101, the CPU 101a reads out each main program and subprogram, and executes all the processes described above every 0.004 seconds.

Next, processing in the sub control board 102 when each command is transmitted from the main control board 101 will be described. Each command transmitted from the main control board 101 is stored in the RAM 102 c of the sub control board 102. The CPU 102a of the sub control board 102 goes to see whether or not the command is stored in the RAM 102c, for example, every 0.004 seconds, and controls the effect based on each stored command. FIG. 21 shows main subroutines executed in the sub-control board 102, and the CPU 102a repeatedly performs command reception processing → command transmission processing.
(Command reception processing)

Based on the received command, the CPU 102a appropriately reads each command reception processing program (production execution command reception processing program 320, special game command reception processing program 330) from the ROM 102b, and receives the command reception processing shown in FIG. Execute.
(Step S1201)
First, in the command reception process, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is a pending number increase command.
(Step S1202) (Step S1203)

If it is determined in step S1201 that the hold number increase command has been received, the CPU 102a reads the effect execution command reception processing program 320 from the ROM 102b, adds the hold number (hold number addition process), and holds the hold. Set a few commands. This hold number command is a command for displaying the hold number on the effect display device 13 by an image or the like. Note that when a hold number display lamp or the like is separately provided, it also functions as a command for lighting the lamp.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a pending number increase command, the processes in steps S1202 to S1203 are not performed.
(Step S1204)
Next, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is a change start command.
(Direction selection process)

If it is determined in step S1204 that the change start command has been received, the CPU 102a reads the effect execution command reception processing program 320 from the ROM 102b, and executes the effect selection process (step S1300, see FIG. 23).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a change start command, the process of step S1300 is not performed.
(Step S1301) (Step S1302)

The effect execution command reception processing program 320 analyzes the received variation start command (step S1301) and refers to the mode flag (step S1302). In this embodiment, as a mode,
[A mode (low probability gaming state and non-temporal gaming state)]
[B mode (high probability gaming state and short time gaming state)]
[C mode (low probability gaming state and short-time gaming state)]
[D mode (high probability gaming state and non-temporal gaming state)]

There are four types of modes. These four types of modes are production modes for staying for a predetermined period triggered by big wins and small wins, and there are production tables with different variation patterns (production variation time and production contents) for each mode. Provided (not shown).

About these modes, the effect according to the memorize | stored mode flag is performed by memorize | storing one of modes in the mode memory area (not shown) provided in RAM102c. In particular,
“A mode”: Flag “0”
“B mode”: Flag “1”
“C mode”: Flag “2”
“D mode”: Flag “3”

It is decided as follows. That is, referring to the mode flag in step S1302 means referring to the currently staying mode (any one of “0” to “3” stored in the mode storage area). A detailed description of the number of times of continuation of the A to D modes will be given in a mode flag changing process described later.

As is clear from the above, in this embodiment, the mode storage area does not store the mode indicating the short-time addition mode gaming state, so whether or not it is in the short-time addition mode gaming state has nothing to do with the performance. do not do. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether or not the game is in the time-saving addition mode gaming state.
(Step S1303) (Step S1304) (Step S1305)

  When the effect execution command reception processing program 320 starts an effect based on the change start command, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 performs a process for subtracting the number of suspensions currently displayed on the effect display device 13 or the like (step S1303). In accordance with the mode referenced in step S1302, the effect pattern in the change is selected (step S1304), and the change effect start command is set (step S1305). This variation effect start command is a command for causing the effect display device 13 to display an effect image or causing the audio output device 18 to output effect sound.

Further, when the variation start command has information related to winning, in which variation effect pattern selection processing in step S1304, which symbol (decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 13) is to be stopped. decide.
(Step S1205)
Next, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is a change stop command.
(Processing during changing production)

If it is determined in step S1205 that the variation stop command has been received, the CPU 102a reads the effect execution command reception processing program 320 from the ROM 102b and executes the variation effect end process (step S1400, see FIG. 24). Let
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a variable stop command, the process of step S1400 is not performed.
(Step S1401) (Step S1402)

The effect execution command reception processing program 320 analyzes the received fluctuation stop command (step S1401) and refers to the mode flag as in step S1302 (step S1402).
(Step S1403)
Next, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 determines whether or not information related to the change stop command is included.
(Step S1404)

If it is determined in step S1403 that the information related to the variation stop command is not included, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 further determines whether or not the mode flag is “0”. . That is, it is determined whether or not the currently staying mode is the A mode.
(Step S1405) (Step S1406) (Step S1407)

  When it is determined in step S1404 that the mode flag is “0”, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 calculates “1” from the remaining number of modes (M) stored in the mode storage area. The subtracted operation value is stored as a new remaining number of times (M) (step S1405).

  Then, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 determines whether or not the remaining number of modes (M) is “0” (step S1406), and the remaining number of modes (M) is “0”. If it is determined, the mode flag is set to “0” (step S1407). As a result, the stay mode is changed (shifted) to the A mode.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1404 that the mode flag is “0”, the processes in steps S1405 to S1407 are not performed.
If it is determined in step S1406 that the remaining number of modes (M) is not “0”, the process in step S1407 is not performed.
(Step S1408)

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1403 that information related to the variation stop command is included, the presentation execution command reception processing program 320 applies the mode flag stored in the mode storage area. The mode flag is changed based on the process (mode flag change process).
(Step S1409)

Then, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 sets a variation effect end command. This variation effect end command is a command for ending the effect image displayed on the effect display device 13 and the effect sound output from the audio output device 18.
(Mode flag change processing)

If it is determined in step S1403 that information related to the variation stop command is included, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 executes the mode flag change process shown in FIG.
(Step S14081) (Step S14082)

First, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 determines whether or not the information related to the variation stop command is information related to the long hit (step S14081). At this time, if it is determined that the information is related to the long hit, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 stores “100” as the remaining number of modes (M) in the mode storage area (step S14082).
(Step S14083)

On the other hand, in step S14081, if it is determined that the information related to the variation stop command is not information related to the long stoppage, the presentation execution command reception processing program 320 further includes information related to the variation stop command. It is determined whether or not the information is related to a short win with a high probability time (step S14083). If it is determined that the information relates to a short chance with a high probability, the process proceeds to step S14082 to store “100” as the remaining number of modes (M) in the mode storage area.
(Step S14084) (Step S14085)

  On the other hand, in step S14083, if it is determined that the information related to the variation stop command is not information related to the short chance with high probability time shortening, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 further executes the variation stop command. It is determined whether or not the information related to the winning is information related to the high probability timeless short hit (step S14084). At this time, when it is determined that the information is related to high probability time short / short short, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 stores “10000” as the remaining number of modes (M) in the mode storage area ( Step S14085).

From these facts, the B mode continues 100 times and the D mode continues 10,000 times. When the B mode reaches a predetermined number of times, the mode shifts to the D mode, and when the D mode reaches the predetermined number of times, the mode shifts to the A mode. If the falling lottery is won while the B mode is continuing, the mode is shifted to the C mode.
(Step S1206)
Next, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is an opening command.
(Winning effect selection process)

If it is determined in step S1206 that the received command is an opening command, the CPU 102a reads the special game command reception processing program 330 from the ROM 102b, and performs a winning effect selection process (step S1500) shown in FIG. Do.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not an opening command, the process of step S1500 is not performed.

Since the opening command has information related to winning, the special game command reception processing program 330 read from the ROM 102b by the CPU 102a is further processed based on the information related to winning. One of the program 330 for receiving a command for long hits, a program for receiving command for short hits 332, a program for receiving commands for short hits 332, and a program for receiving commands for short hits 333, which are subprograms of the program 330, is read and read. The program will execute the subsequent processing.
(Step S1501) (Step S1502)

First, the special game command reception processing program 330 analyzes the opening command (step S1501), and based on the analysis result, the long hit command reception processing program 331, the short hit command reception processing program 332, Any one of the winning command reception processing programs 333 is read, and the read program selects a winning effect pattern (step S1502, winning effect pattern selection process).
(Step S1503)

Then, the program read by the special game command reception processing program 330 sets the opening effect start command. This opening effect start command is a command for causing the effect display device 13 to display the winning effect image or outputting the winning effect sound from the audio output device 18.
(Step S1207)
Next, the CPU 102a determines whether or not the received command is an ending command.
(Ending effect selection process)

If it is determined in step S1207 that the received command is an ending command, the CPU 102a reads the special game command reception processing program 330 from the ROM 102b and performs the ending effect selection process (step S1600) shown in FIG. Do.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not an ending command, the process of step S1600 is not performed.
(Step S1601) (Step S1602)

First, the special game command reception processing program 330 analyzes the received ending command (step S1601) and refers to the mode flag (step S1602).
(Step S1603) (Step S1604)

  Then, the special game command reception processing program 330, based on the analysis result in step S1601 and the stay mode in step S1602, the long hit command reception processing program 331, the short hit command reception processing program 332, the small hit The command corresponding to any of the command reception processing programs 333 is read, and the read program selects an ending effect pattern (step S1603, ending effect pattern selection process).

Then, the program read by the special game command reception processing program 330 sets an ending effect start command (step S1604). This ending effect start command is a command for causing the effect display device 13 to display an effect image related to the winning ending, or to output an effect sound related to the winning ending from the audio output device 18.
In the present embodiment, the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 correspond to the first start winning port and the second start winning port in the present invention, respectively.
In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” corresponds to the “special game” in the present invention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times of display of the special symbol which is set by storing “100” in the remaining change count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time game state after the jackpot winning is “100 times”. "Corresponds to the" first continuation period "in the present invention, and the special symbol in which the short-time gaming state set by storing in the storage area 411 is stored in the number of remaining fluctuations (Z) of the special short-time gaming state after winning the jackpot The variable display count “10000 times” corresponds to the “second duration” in the present invention. Further, in the present embodiment, the “short-time addition mode gaming state” corresponds to the “second mode gaming state” in the present invention, and the gaming state that is not the “short-time addition mode gaming state” in the present invention is the “first mode gaming”. Corresponds to "state".

  In the present embodiment, if the flag stored in the time-saving addition mode gaming flag storage area 410g is ON when the jackpot is won, the remaining fluctuation count (Z) storage area 411 of the special time-saving gaming state stores “10000”. If the flag stored in the time-saving addition mode game flag storage area 410g is OFF when the jackpot is won, “100” is stored in the remaining time-of-change (J) storage area 407 of the time-saving gaming state. The stored processing shown in FIG. 20 corresponds to “continuation period setting means” in the present invention.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a big win is won, the flag stored in the hour / short addition mode game flag storage area 410g is turned on, and when it is determined that the fall has occurred by the falling lottery, the hour / short addition mode game flag storage area 410g is stored. The processing shown in FIGS. 16 and 20 for turning off the stored flag corresponds to the “game state control means” in the present invention.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a gaming state that is not a normal short-time gaming state (special time short gaming state or non-short-time gaming state) is “the gaming state controlled by the short-time gaming state control means is determined by the duration setting means. In the present embodiment, when the flag stored in the time-saving addition mode game flag storage area 410g is ON, the first start port 9 or The process shown in FIG. 16 for determining the falling random number acquired when the game ball enters the second starting port 10 corresponds to the game state transition determining means in the present invention.

2 gaming area 8 winning gate 9 first starting port 10 second starting port 11 large winning port 11c large winning port opening / closing solenoid 101a CPU
221e Falling random number lottery program 222e Fluctuation stop processing program 222f Falling determination processing program 241a Jackpot game processing program 410g Time-short addition mode game flag storage area 410h Special time-short game flag storage area 411 Number of remaining fluctuations in special time-short game state (Z) storage area

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The game board is controlled to a first start winning opening, a first mode in which game balls are difficult to enter, and a second mode in which game balls are easier to enter than the first mode. A possible second starting prize opening is provided,
A lottery means for acquiring game data triggered by a game ball entering the starting prize opening and performing a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a special game capable of acquiring a prize ball;
Short game state when the short game is executed when the rate at which the second start winning opening is controlled to the second mode is higher than the rate controlled by the first mode, the second start winning port Is a time-short gaming state in which the progress of the game is controlled in a non-time-short gaming state in which a non-time-short game is executed in which the rate controlled by the second mode is lower than the rate controlled by the first mode. Control means;
A duration setting means for setting either the first duration or the second duration longer than the first duration as a duration for continuing the short-time gaming state after execution of the special game; ,
Mode gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to any one of the first mode gaming state and the second mode gaming state in which the game proceeds in the same manner;
The low probability gaming state in which the right to execute the special game is obtained with a first probability by lottery by the lottery means, or the second probability higher than the first probability by lottery by the lottery means Stochastic gaming state control means for controlling the probability gaming state of any of the high and low probability gaming states for acquiring the right to execute a special game;
When the game ball enters the start winning opening, mode determination data different from the game data is acquired, and the gaming state controlled by the short-time gaming state control unit is set by the duration setting unit by the first duration setting unit. Based on the mode determination data, the mode gaming state controlled by the mode gaming state control means and the probability gaming state controlled by the probability gaming state control means when the duration is not set and the short gaming state is set. Game state transition determining means for determining whether or not to perform a game state transition to be transferred ;
A game machine with a,
The mode gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the second mode gaming state after execution of the special game, while the gaming state transition judging means determines that the gaming state transition is to be performed. Controlling to the first mode gaming state,
The stochastic gaming state control means controls the high probability gaming state after the execution of the special game, while the low probability game when the gaming state transition judging means judges that the gaming state transition is performed. Control to the state,
In the case where the continuation period setting means has acquired the right to execute a special game by a lottery for acquiring the right to execute a special game, the mode gaming state control means changes the gaming state at the time of the lottery to acquire the right to execute the special game When controlling to the first mode gaming state, the first continuation period is set after execution of the special game, and the mode gaming state control means is in the gaming state at the time of lottery for acquiring the right to execute the special game. When the game is controlled to the second mode gaming state, the second duration period is set after execution of the special game.

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