JP5309114B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of exhibiting a peculiar effect in a specific game state immediately after the completion of the execution of a jackpot game. <P>SOLUTION: A game area includes a first start pocket, a second start pocket, a third start pocket, a first jackpot pocket, a second jackpot pocket and the like. The second start pocket is controlled easily to an open state in a time-shortening game state, and the first jackpot pocket is controlled to an open state during the execution of a long winning game. Also, the third start pocket allows a game ball to enter when the first jackpot pocket is left open. A main CPU acquires first reservation when the game ball enters the first start pocket, acquires second reservation when the game ball enters the second start pocket or the third start pocket, and can hold up to four of them, respectively. A jackpot determination result based on the second reservation has a rate that a jackpot pocket open mode, a game state after the completion of the jackpot game or the like becomes advantageous to a player, higher than a rate that a jackpot determination result using the first suspension has. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a gaming area where game balls flow down.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters one of a plurality of start openings provided in the game area, it is possible to acquire a right to draw whether it is a big hit or not, and a lottery performed by exercising the right wins a big win Then, a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is executed is known. In this jackpot game, the special variable winning device provided in the game area is opened, and the player can acquire a large number of game balls by causing the special variable winning device to enter the game balls.

  In such a gaming machine, if a game ball enters the start opening when a new big winning lottery cannot be performed, such as during a big win lottery or during a big hit game, depending on the entry to the start opening The right to draw a jackpot lottery can be stocked up to the upper limit. For example, four rights can be stocked as first hold and second hold at the first start port and the second start port, respectively.

  In addition, in a normal gaming state, it is difficult or impossible for a game ball to enter one of the starting ports, but in a specific gaming state (so-called short-time gaming state) that transitions after the jackpot game ends, There are known gaming machines that make it easy. In such a gaming machine, the second reserved stock is relatively easy in the short-time gaming state.

JP 2003-62246 A

  Among the gaming machines as described above, there is a gaming machine in which the jackpot lottery result by the second holding is easier to win the jackpot advantageous to the player than the jackpot lottering result by the first holding. Even if the first hold is stocked, if the second hold is stocked, the big win lottery with the second hold is preferentially performed. As a result, a unique effect is achieved in that it becomes easier to win a jackpot that is advantageous to the player in the short-time gaming state than in the normal gaming state, and the interest of the game in the short-time gaming state is improved.

  However, during the execution of the jackpot game, since it is not in the short-time game state, it is difficult to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port, and it is difficult to increase the second reserved stock. Therefore, even if the game is controlled to the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends, the first jackpot lottery immediately after the jackpot game ends may be based on the first hold. In such a case, in the short-time game, the chances of performing a jackpot lottery that is easy to win a jackpot advantageous to the player will be reduced, and the unique effects in the short-time game state cannot be fully exhibited.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a start state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to enter during a jackpot game, and enters a specific game state in which a game ball can easily enter the start port after execution of the jackpot game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that can be transferred and that can exhibit a specific effect in a specific game state immediately after the end of execution of the jackpot game.

  The invention according to claim 1 is provided in a game area where a game ball flows down, a first start port through which the game ball can enter, and a game ball provided in the game region, as compared to the first start port. A second start port that is controllable to a first mode in which entry of a game ball is difficult or impossible and a second mode in which a game ball can be entered more easily than the first start port; and provided in the game area A special variable winning device that is opened only when a special game is being executed and allows a game ball to enter, and is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning device in the game area. A third game ball is easier to enter than the second start port controlled, and more difficult to enter the game ball than the second start port controlled in the second mode. A game profit to be given to a player when a game ball enters the start port and the first start port In order to determine the gaming profit, triggered by the first determination information acquiring means for acquiring the first determination information used to determine the game ball and the game ball has entered the second start port or the third start port Second determination information acquisition means for acquiring second determination information used for the first determination information acquired by the first determination information acquisition means or the second determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition means Based on the information, a game profit determining means for determining a game profit including at least whether or not the special game is executed, an opening mode of the special variable winning device in the special game, and a game state after the execution of the special game is completed And the special allowance in a mode based on the determined gaming profit on the condition that the gaming profit to be executed by the gaming profit determining means is determined. Based on the game profit determined by the game profit determining means, the special game executing means for executing the special game for releasing the winning device, and after the execution of the special game by the special game executing means, the second Either a normal gaming state in which the starting port is controlled to the second mode at a predetermined ratio, or a specific gaming state in which the second starting port is more easily controlled to the second mode than the normal gaming state Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in the state, and second determination information hold storage means for storing the second determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit value, The gaming profit determining means preferentially determines the gaming profit based on the second determination information when the second determination information storage means stores the second determination information. When determining the gaming profit based on the second determination information, the ratio of determining the gaming profit advantageous to the player is higher than when determining the gaming profit based on the first determination information. And

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game area is provided with three start ports, a first start port, a second start port, and a third start port, and a special variable winning device. The second start port can be controlled in a first mode in which entry of the game ball is difficult or impossible and a second mode in which the game ball can easily enter. Further, the third start port is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning device. Furthermore, the first start port is easier for the game ball to enter than the third start port. Therefore, the player causes the game ball to enter the first starting port in the normal gaming state, enters the game ball to the second starting port in the specific gaming state, and plays the game in the special variable prize winning device during execution of the special game. A game is played as if a ball is entered.

Further, the first determination information is acquired when entering the first start port, and the second determination information is acquired when the game ball enters either the second start port or the third start port. Then, the game profit is determined based on the first determination information or the second determination information.
This gaming profit includes at least the presence / absence of execution of a special game, the release mode of the special variable winning device in the special game, and the game state after the special game (whether the normal game state or the specific game state). The game profit determined based on the second determination information has a higher proportion of game profit advantageous to the player than the game profit determined based on the first determination information. Further, when the second determination information is stored on hold, the gaming profit is determined based on the second determination information. Therefore, the second determination information is used in preference to the first determination information, and even if the first determination information is acquired in the specific gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting port, the second determination information is used. Therefore, the game profit is often determined using the second determination information.

  As a result, when the game state is the specific game state, it is possible to easily determine the game profit advantageous to the player immediately after the start of the control of the specific game state, and sufficiently exhibit the specific effects in the specific game state. Can do. In other words, in the present invention, a third start port for acquiring the second determination information is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning device, and the second determination information is acquired and stored in a reserved state even during execution of the special game. It is possible. Accordingly, immediately after the end of the special game, the game profit is determined using the second determination information held and stored during the execution of the special game. Therefore, the game using the first determination information regardless of the specific game state. It is possible to prevent the profit from being determined and the opportunity to determine the game profit advantageous to the player from decreasing. In addition, even when the special game is controlled after the special game is finished, the special game is determined when the game profit is determined using the second determination information immediately after the special game is finished and the game is not controlled to the specific game state. It is also possible to improve the interest of the game after the game ends.

  Invention of Claim 2 is invention of Claim 1, Comprising: In the said game area, the game ball which flows down flows down with the 1st approach area | region which can approach to the said 1st starting port. A second entry area is provided in which a game ball can enter the third starting port and enter the special variable prize-winning device.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the player causes the game ball to enter the second entry area during execution of the special game. However, if the player enters the second entry area during the execution of the special game, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the first start port and the second start port. However, since the game ball can enter the third starting port, it is possible to acquire and store the second determination information even during execution of the special game. Therefore, by changing the area where the game ball enters during the execution of the special game, the fun during the execution of the special game can be increased, and at the same time, the game ball is newly added to one of the start ports after the special game ends. The game profit can be determined using the reserved second determination information without entering the game, so that the player is given an impression that the game profit is less likely to be determined. Can be deterred.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the third starting port is provided at a position where the entry of the game ball is easy when the special game is being executed. It is characterized by.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, during the execution of the special game, the game ball can easily enter the third starting port. As a result, even if the game ball cannot be entered into the first start port and the second start port during the execution of the special game, the game ball can be entered into the third start port and the second hold can be reserved. It becomes. In addition, the game profit can be determined using the first hold in the normal game state, and the game profit can be determined using the second hold in the specific game state. A game can be provided.

  According to the present invention, since the third start port capable of acquiring the second determination information is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning device, the second determination information can be obtained even during execution of the special game. It is possible to acquire the special effects in the specific game state immediately after the execution of the special game.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is the elements on larger scale explaining the positional relationship of a 1st big winning opening and a 3rd start opening, and the flow path of the game ball which flows down. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit determination table and a win determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state change flag determination table and the jackpot end setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch and 3rd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main 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 the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then the first entry area 6c or the second entry area depending on the strength of the launch. 6d is entered, and the left hit game area 6a or the right hit game area 6b falls. Specifically, in a front view of the gaming machine 1, a first entry area 6c is provided on the left side of the center in the width direction of the game area 6, and a second entry area 6d is provided on the right side of the center. . Accordingly, when the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is smaller than the predetermined angle, the game ball enters the first entry area 6c, and when the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is larger than the predetermined angle, the game ball Will enter the second entry area 6d.

  The left-handed game area 6a is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, a lower start position of the left-handed game area 6 a is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can be inserted, similar to the general winning port 7. A second start port 10 and a third start port 14 are provided at a lower position of the right-handed game area 6b.

  The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state. It is controlled to move according to the mode. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, it is impossible or difficult to receive the game ball due to the obstacle 10d positioned right above the second starting port 10. 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 shown in FIG. 1-2, the third start opening is provided in the front view of the first big winning opening 11 described later, or in the vicinity of the lower right direction. In the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, the third start opening can enter the ball when the first big winning opening 11 is in the open state.

  Note that the second start port 10 is in the second mode when the proportion of game balls entering the three start ports (first start port 9, second start port 10, and third start port 14) is compared. Sometimes the highest rate of entry. Further, when a game ball enters the right-handed game area 6b when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, the game ball enters either the second start port 10 or the third start port 14. Although it is impossible to enter a ball, when the first big winning opening 11 is in an open state, it is possible to enter only the third start opening 14.

  Therefore, when a game ball is inserted into the start port, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, the left-hand game area 6a is entered to enter the first start port 9 to enter the game ball. When the second starting port 10 is in the second mode, it is best to play the game so that the right-handed game area 6b is entered in order to enter the second starting port 10.

  The first start port 9, the second start port 10 and the third start port 14 include a first start port detection switch 9a, a second start port detection switch 10a and a third start port which detect the entry of a game ball. Mouth detection switches 14a are provided, and when these detection switches detect the entry of game balls, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit jackpot lottery”), is performed. When any of the first start port detection switch 9a, the second start port detection switch 10a, and the third start port detection switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) Ball) is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the left-handed game area 6a is provided with one start-up port, and the right-handed game area 6b is provided with two start-up ports. Two start ports may be provided in the left-handed game area 6a, and one or two start ports may be provided in the right-handed game area 6b. Alternatively, the second start port may be provided in the left-handed game area 6a, and only the third start port 14 may be provided in the right-handed game area 6b. In this case, the game ball is allowed to enter the left-handed game area 6a except during the execution of the special game. Furthermore, the game area 6 is not distinguished from the left-handed game area 6a, the right-handed game area 6b, etc., and any game ball launched at any launch strength can enter any starting port. Also good. In this case, the percentage of entering the first starting port 9 is the highest in the non-short-time gaming state, and the percentage of entering the second starting port 10 is the highest in the short-time gaming state, and the special game is executed. During this, it is possible to enter the first start port 9 or the third start port 14. At this time, it is assumed that the rate of entering the first starting port 9 and the third starting port 14 can be set so as to be higher.

  Further, a second grand prize winning port 90 is provided immediately below the first starting port 9 below the left-handed game area 6a. The second grand prize opening 90 normally contains the second grand prize opening tray device 90b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball, but a special game (short win game) described later starts. Then, the second grand prize opening tray device 90b protrudes to the front side in the front view of the gaming machine 1, and the game ball can enter.

  On the other hand, a first big winning opening 11 is provided below the right-handed game area 6b (just below the second starting opening 10). The first grand prize opening 11 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game (game per long), which will be described later, is started, the first big prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the first big prize opening / closing door 11b holds the game ball as the first big game ball. It functions as a tray that leads into the winning opening 11 and allows game balls to enter. Therefore, when a special game is started, it is possible to obtain a large number of prize balls in a short time by launching a game ball into the right-handed game area 6b and entering the first big prize opening 11 Become. In the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 11 corresponds to a special variable winning device.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 1-2 (a) to (d), a third starting port 14 is provided in the vicinity of the lower right corner of the first big winning port 11 in front view. A game nail is provided above the third start port 14, and the game nail becomes an obstacle, making it difficult or impossible for a game ball flowing down from above to enter the third start port 14. It is possible. Therefore, the third start port 14 is designed to receive only game balls bounced from the lateral direction, but in the right direction when viewed from the front of the third start port 14, the game is directed toward the third start port 14. There are no decorations to play the ball. Therefore, the game balls that enter the third starting port 14 are only the game balls that collide with the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 11b and bounced rightward.

  In the present embodiment, the third start opening 14 is provided on the side of the first big winning opening 11, and the width of the area where the game ball flows down in the right-handed gaming area 6b is the same as that of the first big winning opening 11. The third starting port 14 is formed to have approximately the same width as the combined width. Therefore, when the first grand prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, most of the game balls that have entered the right-handed gaming area 6b enter the first big prize opening 11 and enter the first big prize opening 11. Part of the game balls that did not enter the third start opening 14.

  Specifically, when the first big prize opening / closing door 11b is not opened and the first big prize opening 11 is in the closed state, as shown in FIGS. 1-2 (a) and (b), The game ball that has flowed down to the position where the big prize opening 11 is provided passes through the first big prize opening 11 and falls downward. On the other hand, when the first big prize opening / closing door 11b is opened and the first big prize opening / closing door 11 is in the open state, the first big prize opening / closing door 11b becomes a tray for the game balls to flow down. Then, as shown in FIGS. 1-2 (c) and (d), the game ball that has flowed down collides with the upper surface of the first grand prize opening / closing door 11b and is led into the first big prize opening 11? Played in either direction. Part of the game ball bounced to the right by the first grand opening opening / closing door 11b enters the third start opening 14. Therefore, the third start opening 14 can enter a game ball only when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 11b is opened, that is, during execution of a special game. Thereby, even when the special game is being executed, it is possible to enter the starting port.

  In the present embodiment, the third starting port 14 can enter a game ball only when the first grand prize winning port 11 is in an open state. No game nail that prevents the game ball from flowing down is provided above the 3 start opening 14 so that the game ball can enter the 3rd start opening 14 regardless of the state of the first big winning opening 11. May be. However, in this case, the rate at which game balls that have entered the left-handed game area 6a enter the first start port 9 is the ratio at which game balls that have entered the right-handed game region 6b enter the third start port 14. Higher than. Therefore, even when a game ball can enter the third start port 14 when the first grand prize winning port 11 is in the closed state, the special game is not executed, and the second start port 10 is in the first start port 10. In this mode, the player causes the game ball to enter the left-handed game area 6b in which the first start port 9 is provided.

  The first grand prize port 11 and the second grand prize port 90 are provided with a first grand prize port detection switch 11a and a second grand prize port detection switch 90a, respectively. When the two major winning opening detection switch 90a detects the entry of a game ball, a preset prize ball (for example, nine game balls) is paid out.

Further, in the right-handed game area 6b, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided on the right side of the second starting port 10 so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

  At the bottom of the game area 6, the left-handed game area 6 a and the right-handed game area 6 b are joined, and the general winning port 7, the first start port 9, the second start port 10, the third start port 14, A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered either the first grand prize winning port 11 or the second big winning port 90.

  In the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the first entry area 6c due to the arrangement of each prize opening and the board surface configuration such as a nail are the general prize opening 7, the first start opening 9, and the second big prize opening 90. A game ball can enter only one of the above, and the game ball can enter the normal design gate 8, or the game ball can enter the second start port 10, the third start port 14, or the first grand prize port 11. There is no entry. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the second entry area 6d normally enters the symbol gate 8, or enters the second start port 10, the third start port 14, or the first grand prize port 11. Although a game is entered, a game ball does not enter the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, and the second large winning port 90.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, a liquid crystal 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. 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 liquid crystal 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 effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) 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 variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  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 liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  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, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 and a right-handed notification indicator 26 are provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed. However, the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.
The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing the lottery result of the jackpot made when the game ball enters the second start port 10 or the third start port 14, and the display The mode is the same as the display mode of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  Furthermore, a game ball enters one of the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10 and the third starting port 14, such as during special symbol fluctuation display or during a special game to be described later. If this is not possible, the right to win a jackpot will be reserved under certain conditions. More specifically, the right to win a jackpot where a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as the first hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 10 and the third start port 14. The jackpot lottery right reserved as a ball is reserved as a second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of the second reserved reserves as described above. In this way, when the first hold and the second hold are combined, it is possible to reserve a maximum of eight jackpot lottery rights in total.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The right-handed notification display 26 is used when it is better to launch a game ball aiming at the second entry area 6d in the course of the game, that is, when it is better to enter the game ball into the right-handed game area 6b. Lights up. That is, when the right-handed notification display 26 is turned off, the player is informed that the game ball should enter the left-handed game area 6a. When the right-handed notification display 26 is turned on, the right-handed game area 6b is turned on. The player is notified that the game ball should be entered.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction using the hinge mechanism part 111 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release it from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door using the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

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

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, a general winning opening detecting switch 7a, a gate detecting switch 8a, a first starting opening detecting switch 9a, a second starting opening detecting switch 10a, a third starting opening detecting switch 14a, a first large A winning opening detection switch 11 a and a second large winning opening detection switch 90 a are connected so that a detection signal of a game ball is input to the main control board 101.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a 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 operation for opening / closing the first large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. The solenoid 11c is connected to a second large prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c for operating the second large prize receiving tray device 90b, and the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device constituting the symbol display device. 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, a normal symbol hold indicator 24, and a right-handed notification indicator 26 that constitute a hold indicator. It is connected and various signals are output via the output port.

  Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

  The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIGS. 4A and 4B) that is referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot, a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. A hit determination table (see FIG. 4 (c)) that is referred to when determining whether or not to perform, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 5) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a gaming state change flag based on the special symbol Determination table (see FIG. 6 (a)), jackpot end setting data table (see FIG. 6 (b)) for determining the gaming state based on the gaming state change flag, first big winning opening opening / closing door 11b or special electric accessory actuating mode determining table (see FIG. 7) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the second grand prize receiving tray device 90b, long hit opening mode determining table (see FIG. 8 (a)), short hit opening Aspect determination table (See FIG. 8 (b)), an opening mode determination table for small hits (see FIG. 8 (c)), a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9) for determining a variation pattern of special symbols, etc. are stored in the main ROM 101b. ing. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. The first special symbol storage area, the second special symbol storage area, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state, and the round game count (R) storage area , The number of times of opening (K) storage area, the number of balls received at the winning prize (C) storage area, the game state storage area, the game state buffer, the stop symbol data storage area, the game state change flag storage area, the transmission data storage area for effects Various timer counters are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 101 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

  The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 102c is provided with a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a first reserved storage area, a second reserved storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Therefore, the RTC 102d can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board and operated by the battery.

  Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.

  That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams showing a big hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a big hit. FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20. In the tables of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state, and the low-probability random-number determination table or the high-probability random-number determination table is selected. Based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for determining the special symbol, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 19 shown in FIG. 4A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” ”,“ 317 ”,“ 337 ”,“ 367 ”,“ 397 ”,“ 427 ”,“ 457 ”,“ 487 ”,“ 517 ”,“ 547 ”,“ 577 ” The number is determined to be a big hit. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is increased 10 times. 1 / 29.95. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both low and high probabilities.

  FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a win.

  Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a random time determination table in the non-short gaming state and a random number determination table in the short time gaming state, and refers to the gaming state, and in the non-short gaming state random number determination table or in the short time gaming state A random number determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “losing”.

  For example, according to the non-time-short game state random number determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined that one hit determination random number value “0” is a hit. On the other hand, according to the short game state random number determination table at this time, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” are determined to be winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the hit determination random value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the time of non-short game state is 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the time of short time game state is 10 times. Up to 10/11.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.

  FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 5B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit, FIG. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by the symbol determination table on the basis of the extracted jackpot symbol random value or small symbol random number value.
Also, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting information on the special symbol to the effect control board 102. Here, the control command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte data indicating the contents (function) of the executed control command. DATA data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  Further, as will be described later, a game state change flag that is referred to in order to determine a game state after the end of the jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (FIGS. b)). From this, it can be said that the gaming state after the jackpot is determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

  Further, as will be described later, the jackpot mode is determined corresponding to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (see FIG. 7). From this, it can be said that the kind of special symbol shows a big hit mode.

  Then, as a feature of the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5A in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 19 that is activated when a game ball enters the first start port 9 In the second special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the second starting port 10 or the third starting port 14, the ratio determined as “special symbol for use” is 60%. The ratio determined as “special symbol for specific use” is as high as 70%. In this embodiment, when it is determined to be “special symbol for special use”, it is set to a high probability gaming state at the end of jackpot game, and when it is determined to be “special symbol for normal use”, it is a low probability game state at the end of jackpot game. (See FIG. 6). In other words, in the second special symbol display device 20, the ratio of being controlled to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game is higher than in the case of the first special symbol display device 19.

Further, in the first special symbol display device 19, when the high probability gaming state is set at the end of the jackpot game, the ratio set to the short-time gaming state is about 66%, whereas the second special symbol display device 19 In the symbol display device 20, if the high probability gaming state is set at the end of the jackpot game, all are set to the short-time gaming state (see FIG. 6).
That is, in the second special symbol display device 20, the ratio controlled to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the ratio controlled to the short-time gaming state are higher than in the first special symbol display device 19. ing.

  Further, in the first special symbol display device 19, “short win” may be determined at a predetermined ratio (20%), but in the second special symbol display device 20, “short win” is not determined. (See FIG. 7).

  This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, but if a short hit is determined when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In order to prevent such a decline in the willingness to play games, in the symbol determination table of the second special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 5A, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) corresponding to the short hit is not determined. I am doing so.

  FIG. 6A is a game state change flag determination table for determining a game state change flag that is referred to in order to determine the game state after the jackpot end. The game state change flag is determined based on a special symbol. Is done. Note that the gaming state change flag determination table shown in FIG. 6A is based on the determination of the gaming state change flag before the jackpot game process (see FIG. 20) based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). Referenced.

  FIG. 6B is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends. According to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the gaming state change flag, the setting of the high probability gaming flag, the setting of the remaining number of fluctuations (X) of the high probability gaming state, the setting of the time saving gaming flag, the time saving The remaining change count (J) of the gaming state is set.

FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the first big prize opening opening / closing door 11b and the second big prize opening tray device 90b. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 7 determines the number of operations to be performed in the jackpot game and the open state table of the big prize opening.
In the present embodiment, the tables determined by the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20 are different from each other, but this is only an example. What kind of table is determined may be appropriately set.

FIG. 8 is an opening mode determination table showing the details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (a) is an opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. FIG. 8 (c) is a small hit use release mode determination table.
Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, the closing time, and the operating big prize opening (the big winning opening for performing the opening action) are stored in association with each other. In the present embodiment, the opening of the first big prize opening 11 means that the first big prize opening tray device 11b protrudes to the near side, and the opening of the second big prize opening 25 is the second. This means that the big opening / closing door 25b is opened.

  Here, the short hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8B and the small hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8C are different in the number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). However, the actual number of opening / closing operations of the big prize opening is the same (15 times), the opening time (0.052 seconds) and the closing time (2.000 seconds) are also the same, and the operating big prize opening Are the same (second big prize opening 90), the player cannot distinguish whether it is a small hit or short hit from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.

  In addition, since the opening time of “short hit” or “small hit” (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, Even if the winning opening 90 is opened, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second large winning opening 90, and the opening mode of “short hit” or “small hit” can be said to be an “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  Specifically, the variation pattern determination table determines the variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to be stopped, the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the number of special symbol hold, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random value. Is done. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and a variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 102 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the variation time of the special symbol. In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. The reach determination random number value and the variation pattern random value have a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Furthermore, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to differs depending on the special symbol display device that displays the special symbol. Therefore, even if the gaming state and the number of special symbol reservations are the same, the variation pattern determined depending on whether it is the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20 may be different. Further, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol is set to be short. For example, when the jackpot determination result is lost in the short-time gaming state, the reach determination random value is 0 to 94, and the number of special symbol hold is 2 or more, the first special symbol In the case of the display device 19, the “variation pattern 9” having a variation time of 5000 ms is determined. In the case of the second special symbol display device 20, the “variation pattern 10” having a variation time of 3000 ms is determined.

  That is, in the short-time gaming state, in addition to being set so that the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the variation time is further increased in the case of the second special symbol display device 20 than in the case of the first special symbol display device 19. It is set to be shorter. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, the second special symbol display device 20 can obtain more chances of making a big hit determination within a predetermined time than the first special symbol display device 19. It can be said that it is advantageous to the player.

  In this way, the second special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the second start port 10 or the third start port 14 is used when the game ball enters the first start port 9. Compared to the activated first special symbol display device 19, the ratio of determining the jackpot determination result and the variation pattern advantageous to the player is high. In other words, the second special symbol display device 20 is more likely to win a long win than the first special symbol display device 19, and is more likely to be set in a gaming state advantageous at the end of the jackpot game, and has a variation pattern advantageous to the player. It is easy to be decided.

(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 gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming 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”. . 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 the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. 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 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-temporary gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds, and The game state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol 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”. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Is set.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled in the second mode when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. In the “gaming state”, the player can advance the game with little consumption of the game ball by hitting the game ball into the right-handed game area 6b where the normal design gate 8 and the second starting port 10 are provided. In addition, there will be many opportunities for lottery lotteries.

  On the other hand, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, the second start port 10 is controlled in the second mode because the rate and time are small. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting port 10. Further, when the jackpot game is not being executed, it is difficult or impossible to enter the third starting port 14. Therefore, it is more probable that the chance to win the big hit lottery is higher when the game ball is launched into the left-handed game area 6a provided with the first starting port 9, than the game ball is launched into the right-handed game area 6b. Therefore, for the player, the most advantageous gaming method is to make a left turn in the “non-short game state” and to make a right turn in the “short time game state”.

  Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Explanation of hit type)
In the present embodiment, two types of “big hit” “long hit” and “short hit” and one type of “small hit” are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the “long win game” is a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered one of the first start port 9, the second start port 10, and the third start port 14. This refers to a game that is executed when a long-running game is acquired.

  In the “long game”, the round game in which the first grand prize opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the first grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the first big prize opening 11 during this period, One round game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a game that allows a player to acquire a large number of prize balls because a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 11 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. is there.

  In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “short win game”, the round game in which the second grand prize opening 90 is opened is performed 15 times in total. However, in each round game, the second grand prize opening 90 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the second grand prize opening 90, one round game ends, but as described above, the opening time of the first big prize opening 11 is extremely short. Therefore, there is almost no game ball entering, and even if a game ball enters, only one or two game balls enter in one round game. In this “short win game” as well, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 90, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, “small hit game” refers to a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered one of the first start port 9, the second start port 10 and the third start port 14. A game executed when a right to execute a small hit game is acquired.

  In the “small win game”, the second big prize opening 90 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 90 are the same as those of the “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” is different from the “short win game”. Approximate to the extent impossible or difficult. However, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 90, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.

  As described above, in the “long winning game”, the first big winning opening 11 is opened for a long time, and in the “short winning game” and the “small winning game”, the second big winning opening 90 is opened for a short time. . Therefore, in the “long game”, a large number of game balls can be obtained by hitting the game balls into the right-handed game area 6 b provided with the first big winning opening 11. Therefore, in the “long hit game”, it is the most advantageous game method to obtain a large amount of game balls by performing a “right hit” in which a game ball is launched with a strong launch strength and entered into the right hit game area 6b. Become.

  Here, as described later, when the “long win game” or the “short win game” is being executed, the gaming state is controlled to the “non-short gaming state”, so the second start port 10 is the first It is easy to be controlled in the mode. Therefore, it is difficult to enter the second starting port 10 in the “game per long”, and the game ball enters the right-handed gaming area 6b, so that the gaming ball enters the first starting port 9. It is also difficult to sphere. However, the third start opening 14 is provided in the vicinity of the first big prize opening 11 (see FIG. 1) and does not enter the right-handed game area 6b and enter the open first big prize opening 11. The game balls enter the third starting port 14 at a predetermined rate (see FIGS. 1-2 (c) and (d)). Therefore, even if a “long hit game” is executed and a game ball enters the right-handed game area 6b, it is possible to acquire the right of the big hit lottery (second hold).

  Therefore, even if there is no reservation for the first hold or the second hold at the start of the execution of “per long”, after the “per game for long” ends, the second hold that is reserved during the execution of “long per game” The jackpot determination will be made immediately. Therefore, since there is no special symbol hold at the end of the “long hit game”, there is an opportunity to make a big hit determination without performing a big hit determination until a new game ball enters the starting port after the “long hit game” ends. It is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play by giving the impression that there is little.

In addition, as described above, the second special symbol display device 20 that displays the jackpot determination result using the second hold is more likely to determine a special symbol advantageous to the player than the first special symbol display device 19 ( In the short-time gaming state in which it is easy to obtain the second hold, a jackpot determination is performed in which a special symbol advantageous to the player is easily determined. However, if the second hold is not reserved immediately after the “long game” is ended and the control of the short-time game state is started, but the first hold is held, it is in the short-time game state. Therefore, the jackpot determination based on the first hold is performed, and the chance of the jackpot determination based on the second hold advantageous to the player is reduced. In the present embodiment, the game ball can enter the third starting port 14 during the execution of the “long win game” and the second hold can be reserved. Since the jackpot determination based on the second hold is performed immediately after the start of the short-time gaming state, it is possible to secure an opportunity for the jackpot determination advantageous to the player in the short-time gaming state.
During execution of the “short hit game”, the game ball enters the left-handed game area 6a, so that the game ball can enter the first start port 9 at a predetermined rate.

  In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”. That's it.

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

  The game state is changed from one game state to another game state when the jackpot is won as a result of the jackpot lottery or when the jackpot game is ended.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol. In the case where “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” or “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.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a process of reading a startup program from the main ROM and initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter are decremented by -1.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter to update the random number counter. .

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 101a includes the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the first large winning opening detection switch 11a, the second large winning opening detection switch 90a, the first starting opening detection switch 9a, the second starting opening detection switch 10a, and the first. An input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each of the three start opening detection switches 14a and the gate detection switch 8a is performed. Specifically, it will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling special symbols and special electric accessories. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a wins game balls in the first grand prize opening 11, the second big prize opening 90, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, the third starting opening 14, and the general winning opening 7. If there is a winning, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is sent to the payout control board 103.

  More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the large winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning award ball counter updated in FIG. 12 to be described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 103. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 is performed. . Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first big prize opening detection switch 11a is inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first big prize opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the first grand prize opening detection switch 11a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the big prize opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. The counter in the large winning opening entrance counter (C) storage area for counting the winning game balls is added and updated.

  In step S221, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the second grand prize opening detection switch 90a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second big prize opening 90. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the second grand prize opening detection switch 90, the main CPU 101a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and The counter in the sphere counter (C) storage area is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9, and determines the big hit. Predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a has input a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a or the third start port detection switch 14a, that is, the game ball is in the second start port 10 or the third start port detection switch 14a. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won, and predetermined data for determining the jackpot is set. It is to be noted that the processing corresponding to the input of the detection signal from the second starting port detection switch 10a and the processing corresponding to the input of the detection signal from the third starting port detection switch 14a are performed simultaneously to the second starting port 10. This is because the control load can be reduced because the extracted data is stored in the same storage area when the game ball enters and when the game ball enters the third start port 14. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8. Further, when the gate detection switch 8a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored.

  The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input.

  When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a extracts a random number value for determining a special symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores a free storage. The random number for special symbol determination extracted in the section is stored.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a extracts the jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number value for the jackpot symbol extracted in is stored.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a extracts the random numbers for the small bonus symbols, searches the first storage units in the first special symbol storage area in order, and searches for the free storage units. The random number value for the small hit symbol extracted in the part is stored.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory that is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the variation pattern random number value, and the reach determination random number value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol storage area. Will be.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 101a transmits a start winning designation command for production in order to transmit information indicating that new data is stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area to the production control board 102. Set in the data storage area. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.

  As described above, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 when the first special symbol holding number (U1) has not reached the upper limit (“4”), a predetermined storage unit in the first special symbol storage area In this, a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small bonus symbol random number value, a variation pattern random number value, and a reach determination random number value are stored. In the present embodiment, the random number value for special symbol determination or the like corresponds to the first determination information, and when the game ball has entered the first start port 9, the predetermined special symbol storage area is predetermined. The main CPU 101a that stores the special symbol determination random number value or the jackpot symbol random number value in the storage unit constitutes a first determination information acquisition unit. Further, the main RAM 101c having the first special symbol storage area constitutes a first determination information holding storage means.

  The second start port detection switch / third start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S240-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 10a.

  When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-3, and when the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is not input, step S240-2 is performed. Move processing to.

When the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a is not input, in step S240-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the third start port detection switch 14a is input. .
If a detection signal is input from the third start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to step S240-3. On the other hand, when neither the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a nor the detection signal from the third start port detection switch 14a is input, the second start port detection switch / the third start port detection switch The input process is terminated.

  When either the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a or the detection signal from the third start port detection switch 14a is input, the main CPU 101a starts in step S240-3 to use for a prize ball. A process of adding predetermined data to the prize ball counter and updating it is performed.

  In step S240-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S240-5 and is set in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area. If the detected data is not less than 4, the second start port detection switch / third start port detection switch input process is terminated. Therefore, when the data set in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is 4 (when U2 reaches the upper limit value), the second start port 10 and the third start port 14 Regardless of which game ball enters, the data in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is not added.

  In step S240-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it. As described above, even if a game ball enters the second start port 10 or a game ball enters the third start port 14, the second special symbol holding number (U2) must reach the upper limit value. For example, “1” is added to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area.

  In step S240-6, the main CPU 101a extracts a random number for special symbol determination, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area, and stores a free storage. The random number for special symbol determination extracted in the section is stored.

  In step S240-7, the main CPU 101a extracts a jackpot symbol random number value, searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area, and vacant storage unit The random number value for the jackpot symbol extracted in is stored.

  In step S240-8, the main CPU 101a extracts the random numbers for the small bonus symbols, searches the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area in order from the first storage unit, and searches for free memory. The random number value for the small hit symbol extracted in the part is stored.

  In step S240-9, the main CPU 101a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the second special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

  In step S240-10, the main CPU 101a sets a start winning designation command indicating that a game ball has entered the second start port 10 or the third start port 14 in the effect transmission data storage area, and the second start port The detection switch / third start port detection switch input process is terminated. Different start winning designation commands may be set depending on whether the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 9a is input or the input signal from the third start port detection switch 14a is input. . As a result, the effect control board 102 can control the effect according to the type of the starter that has entered the ball.

  As described above, when a game ball enters the second starting port 10 or the third starting port 14 when the second special symbol holding number (U2) has not reached the upper limit (“4”), the second special symbol memory is stored. In a predetermined storage section of the area, special symbol determination random number values, jackpot symbol random values, random symbol random numbers, variation pattern random values, reach determination random values are stored. In the present embodiment, the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponds to the second determination information, and the second ball is detected when the game ball has entered the second start port 10 or the third start port 14. The main CPU 101a that stores the special symbol determination random number value or the jackpot symbol random number value in a predetermined storage unit of the special symbol storage area constitutes the second determination information acquisition means. Further, the main RAM 101c having the second special symbol storage area constitutes a second determination information holding storage means.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 101 will be described.

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

  The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. If the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4, and it is determined that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-3, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is determined to be “1” or more. In step S310-5, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. Thereby, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6, data is stored in the first special symbol storage area. Even if it has been done, if data is stored in the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination process described later is performed based on the data stored in the second special symbol storage area. Further, when the time-short gaming state is controlled and the second start port 10 is easily controlled to the second mode, the second start is performed at a high rate by causing the game ball to enter the right-handed game area 6b. A game ball enters the mouth 10 and data is stored in the second special symbol storage area. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, the second special symbol is retained and digested at high speed.

  In addition, since the jackpot determination is not performed during the jackpot game, if a game ball enters one of the start ports during the jackpot game, the special symbol memory area corresponding to the start port that entered the ball Data is memorized. Then, after the jackpot game ends, a jackpot determination based on the data stored during the execution of the jackpot game is performed. Here, the third start port 14 allows the game ball bounced to the first big prize opening / closing door 11b to enter during the long hit game, so the third start port during the big hit game The game ball enters 14 and the data is stored in the second special symbol storage area. Therefore, after the end of the long hit game, the jackpot determination process described later is easily performed based on the data stored in the second special symbol storage area.

  In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a writes the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6 above. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern selection process.
The variation pattern selection process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot determination result, the type of special symbol, the presence or absence of the short-time gaming state, the number of special symbol hold (U), the acquired reach determination random number And a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value for fluctuation patterns. In the present embodiment, in the short-time gaming state, the proportion determined by the shortened variation with a short variation time is higher than in the non-time-short gaming state, and further, the second special symbol display device 20 Is more easily determined to be a shortened variation of the variation time than the first special symbol display device 19.

  In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the special symbol display device 20 blinks.

  In step S316, when the main CPU 101a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 18, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing.

  The jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S311-3.

  In step S311-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 101a selects the “high probability random number determination table”.

  In step S311-2, when determining that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 101a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 as the step S311-2 or step S311-4. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table” selected in S311-3.
More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 4B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-10.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and in step S311-7 The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined.

Specifically, when the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. If the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device is referred to and the jackpot symbol irregularity is determined. Based on the numerical value, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined.
Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 20 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 21 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the type of a big prize opening for performing an opening operation in the game process and the operation mode of the big prize opening, and is referred to in the jackpot game end process of FIG. It is also used to determine a game state change flag.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a sets the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

In step S <b> 311-9, the main CPU 101 a determines a gaming state change flag that is referred to in order to determine the gaming state after the jackpot, based on the stop symbol data.
Specifically, referring to the game state change flag determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the game state change flag is determined based on the stop symbol data, and the determined game state change flag is changed to the game state change. Set in the flag storage area.

  In step S311-10, if the main CPU 101a does not determine a big hit in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a big hit is determined. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-11. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-14.

In step S311-11, the main CPU 101a determines the random symbol value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 to determine the type of the special symbol. To decide.
Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5B, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same, and the “small hit A” and “small hit B” have special symbol display devices 19, Only the special symbol stopped and displayed at 20 is different.

  In step S <b> 311-12, the main CPU 101 a sets stop symbol data indicating the determined type of special symbol for small hits in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-13, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and transmits an effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

  In step S311-14, the main CPU 101a determines a special symbol for losing with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5C, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-15, the main CPU 101a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that determines whether or not the jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination process and determines the type of the special symbol constitutes the game profit determining means.

  The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process, the steps S311-12, S311-18, The special symbol set in S311-20 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by -1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state. If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process moves to step S330-7.

  In step S330-3, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from (J) stored in the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state. The calculated value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-7.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0. Note that the remaining variation number (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the short-time gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times and the short-time gaming state is ended.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a generates and sets data for lighting the right-handed notification display 26. As a result, the right-handed notification indicator 26 is turned on, and it is notified that it is more advantageous for the player to launch the game ball aiming at the second entry area 6d.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-12. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07, 08?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, high probability game state remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area, time-short game flag storage area, time short game state remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area is cleared. .

  Thereby, during the execution of the jackpot game, the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state). Therefore, during execution of the jackpot game, the rate at which the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode does not increase, and it is difficult to enter the second start port 10. However, since the first big prize opening opening / closing door 11b is opened and it is possible to enter the third starting opening 14, it is possible to increase the second holding (U2) during the long hit game. Yes, the jackpot determination can be made based on the data stored in the second special symbol storage area immediately after the long hit game.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long hit” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an opening command according to the type of big hit to transmission data for presentation Set in the storage area.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the stop symbol is “long hit”. If it is “long hit”, the main CPU 101a generates and sets data for turning off the right-handed notification display 26. To do. As a result, the right-handed notification display 26 is turned off, and it is notified that it is more advantageous for the player to launch a game ball aiming at the first entry area 6c. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-9.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S 340-3, the main CPU 101 a determines whether it is a big hit or “short hit” according to the stop symbol data, and determines an open mode determination table according to the type of the big hit. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, either the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (a)) or the short hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (b)) depending on the stop symbol data. To decide.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it. In step S340-4, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table, sets energization start data for the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c, and sets the first big prize opening. By operating the opening / closing door 11b or the second grand prize opening tray device 90b, the first big prize opening 11 or the second big prize opening 90 is opened. Specifically, referring to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in the above step 340-3, in the case of the long hit release mode determination table of FIG. Energization start data of the winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is set, and in the case of the short hit opening mode determination table of FIG. 8B, energization start data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 90c is set.

  When energization start data of the first grand prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set and the first big prize opening / closing door 11b is controlled to be in the open state, the game to the first big prize opening 11 and the third start opening 14 is performed. When a ball is enabled and the energization start data of the second grand prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is set and the second grand prize opening tray device 90b is controlled to be in the open state, it is possible to enter the second grand prize opening 90. become.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 10) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the first big prize opening 11 or the second big prize opening 90 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a stores a prize winning opening (R) round designation command in the transmission data for production in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the production control board 102 according to the number of round games (R). Set to area. In this step S340-8, since the number of round games (R) is “1”, the winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-29. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the large prize winning opening is closed. If the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3 is a long-hit open mode determination table, the operating big prize port is the first big prize port 11 and is used for short hits. In the case of the release mode determination table, the operating big prize opening is the second big prize opening 90. Then, if it is determined that the operating prize winning port is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11. If it is determined that the operating prize winning port is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-16. .

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-20 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-12.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of releases (K) stored in the number-of-releases (K) storage area, and stores it.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table, sets the energization start data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c, and sets the first big prize opening. 11 or the second grand prize opening 90 is opened. Specifically, when the release mode determination table determined in step 340-3 is the long hitting release mode determination table of FIG. 8A, energization start of the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 11c is started. Data is set, and in the case of the short hit opening mode determination table of FIG. 8B, the energization start data of the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is set.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the first big prize opening 11 or the second big prize opening 90 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 102, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, if the number of round games (R) is “2”, a special winning opening 2 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). If the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S340-17, and the value of the operating winning prize entrance counter has reached the predetermined number. In that case, the process proceeds to step S340-21.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-18, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round. If the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S340-21. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, step S340-19 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data of the large winning opening / closing solenoid corresponding to the operating large winning opening. Here, when the operating grand prize opening is the first grand prize opening, the energization stop data of the first grand prize opening opening / closing solenoid 11c is set, and when the operating big prize opening is the second grand prize opening, The energization stop data of the two major winning opening / closing solenoid 90c is set. Thereby, the 1st grand prize opening 11 or the 2nd big prize opening 90 is closed.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The closing time of the special winning opening is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data of the large winning opening / closing solenoid corresponding to the operating large winning opening. Here, when the operating grand prize opening is the first grand prize opening, the energization stop data of the first grand prize opening opening / closing solenoid 11c is set, and when the operating big prize opening is the second grand prize opening, The energization stop data of the two major winning opening / closing solenoid 90c is set. Thereby, the 1st grand prize opening 11 or the 2nd big prize opening 90 is closed.

  In step S340-22, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and clears the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  In step S340-23, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area, and clears the winning entry (C) storage area.

  In step S340-24, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-26, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-25.

  In step S340-25, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it, and the process proceeds to step S340-20. Move.

  In step S340-26, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-27, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an ending command according to the type of big hit to the effect control board 102. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production.

  In step S340-28, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

  In step S340-29, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S340-30, while the ending time. If it is determined that the game has not passed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-30, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, and when it is the long hit release mode determination table in FIG. Generates and sets data for turning off the right-handed notification display 26. As a result, the right-handed notification display 26 is turned off, and it is notified that it is more advantageous for the player to launch a game ball aiming at the first entry area 6c.

  In step S340-31, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the jackpot game process shown in FIG. 20 constitutes a special game execution means.

  The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines the small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8C).

  In step S350-3, when determining that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-4, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-8.

  In step S350-4, if the main CPU 101a determines that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-8 that the second big prize opening 90 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-14 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.

  As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-5.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a starts energization of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c to open the second big prize opening 90.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) determined in step 350-2, and determines the second large number based on the number of releases (K). The opening time of the winning opening 90 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second big prize opening 90 is closed. If it is determined that it is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-4. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-9.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is determined that it is currently ending, it is determined in step S350-20 whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-10. Is moved.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). If it is determined that the predetermined winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and it is not determined that the critical winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number. If YES, the process moves to step S350-11.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-12, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the current operation number (K) stored in the release number (K) storage area is the maximum. If the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-15. If the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-13. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the case of “small hit”, the maximum number of times of opening is 15.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c. As a result, the second grand prize winning opening 90 is closed.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) determined in step 350-2, and sets the closing time based on the number of times of opening (K). Set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data of the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c. As a result, the second grand prize winning opening 90 is closed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S350-16 that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area is reset.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

  In step S350-18, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 102.

  In step S350-19, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time in the special game timer counter in the special game timer counter of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S350-20, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending time has passed. If it is determined that the ending time has passed, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special figure special processing data in step S350-21. The process is shifted to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 16, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is ended.

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the gaming state change flag set in the gaming state change flag storage area in step S311-12.

  In step S360-2, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1, the high probability game flag storage area has a high probability at the end of the jackpot. Whether or not to set a flag is processed. For example, if the game state change flag is 01H, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S360-3, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1, the remaining number of changes (X) in the high probability gaming state is stored. A predetermined number of times is set in the area. For example, if the gaming state change flag is 02H, 10,000 is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S360-4, the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 6B is referred to, and based on the gaming state change flag loaded in S360-1, the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area. Or not. For example, when the game state change flag is 02H and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 02H or 03H. In this case, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs processing for setting the short-time game flag based on the game state change flag in the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. 22 constitutes the game control means.

  In step S360-5, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the game state change flag loaded in S360-1, the remaining number of times of change in the short-time gaming state (J) storage area Is set a predetermined number of times. For example, when the game state change flag is 01H, 10000 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the time-short game state.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the short-time game flag is set (turned on) in the short-time game flag storage area. Data for turning off the display 26 is generated and set. As a result, the right-handed notification display 26 is turned off, and it is notified that it is more advantageous for the player to launch a game ball aiming at the first entry area 6c.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S401. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25.

  The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-13, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, it is stored in the special symbol hold count (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.

Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S205. If the winning determination is made, the main CPU 101a sets the winning symbol in step S410-7 and determines that it is lost. In this case, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.

  Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. When the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-short-time game state. Is the time.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is ON in the short-time game flag storage area, in step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 3 seconds to the normal symbol time counter, and the short-time game flag storage area If it is determined that the flag is not turned on, a counter corresponding to 29 seconds is set in the normal symbol time counter in step S410-11. By the process of step S410-10 or step S410-11, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-10 or step S410-11. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-13, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S410-14, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol display device 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning 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.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-16 that the normal symbol is normal. Fig. Ordinary power processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is shifted to the normal electric accessory control processing. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated as it is.

  The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the normal power open time is set in the normal power open time counter. Then, if the open time is set in the normal power open time counter, the process proceeds to step S420-6, and if the open time is not set in the general power open time counter, the process proceeds to step S420-2. Move.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area.

  In step S420-3, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is ON in the time-saving game flag storage area, that is, if the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the main power release time counter Set a counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds.

  In step S420-4, when the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 0.2 seconds to the public power open time counter.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 will open and it will be controlled by the 2nd mode.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0. If the normal power open time counter is not 0, this step is repeatedly executed until it is determined that the normal power open time counter = 0. If the set normal power open time counter = 0, Then, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

  In step S420-7, when it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c. As a result, the second start port 10 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again, and the short game is ended when it is being executed.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary figure normal electricity processing data = 0 and shifts the processing to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 24, and the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

Next, the outline of the effect control board 102 will be briefly described.
The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. More specifically, it receives a variation pattern designation command, an effect symbol designation command, a game state designation command, a symbol confirmation command, an opening command, an ending command, etc. received from the main control board 101, and performs processing corresponding to each command. Based on this processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105.
Next, the outline of the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the voice CPU reads the voice output device control program from the voice ROM based on the received command for presentation, and outputs the voice in the voice output device 18. Control. When an effect command is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and displays an image on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command. Control.

  In the lamp control board 104, the effect actor device operation program is read based on the received effect command, the effect illumination device control program is read based on the received effect command, and the effect illumination device 16. To control.

6a Left-handed game area 6b Right-handed game area 6c First entry area 6d Second entry area 9 First start port 9a First start port detection switch 10 Second start port 10a Second start port detection switch 10b Movable piece 11 1st First prize winning opening detection switch 11b First big prize opening opening / closing door 11c First big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 13 Liquid crystal display device 14 Third start opening 14a Third start opening detection switch 90 Second big prize opening 90a Second big prize opening detection switch 90b Second big prize opening tray device 90c Second big prize opening / closing solenoid 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A first start port that is provided in a game area where the game ball flows down and into which the game ball can enter;
A first mode that is provided in the gaming area and that makes it difficult or impossible for a game ball to enter as compared to the first start port, and a second mode that allows a game ball to enter as compared to the first start port. A second starter that can be controlled according to the aspect;
A special variable winning device that is provided in the game area and is opened only when a special game is being executed and allows game balls to be entered;
It is easier to enter a game ball than the second start opening provided near the special variable winning device in the game area and controlled in the first mode, and the first start opening And a third start port in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter as compared to the second start port controlled in the second mode;
First determination information acquisition means for acquiring first determination information used for determining a gaming profit to be given to a player, triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port,
Second determination information acquisition means for acquiring second determination information used to determine the gaming profit, triggered by the game ball entering the second start port or the third start port;
Based on the first determination information acquired by the first determination information acquisition means or the second determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition means, at least whether or not the special game is executed, in the special game A game profit determining means for determining a game profit including an opening mode of the special variable winning device and a game state after the execution of the special game is completed;
A special that executes the special game that opens the special variable winning device in a manner based on the determined gaming profit, on the condition that the gaming profit to be executed by the gaming profit determination means is determined. Game execution means;
Based on the gaming profit determined by the gaming profit determining means, the second start port is controlled to the second mode at a predetermined rate after the execution of the special game by the special game executing means is completed. Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in a gaming state or a gaming state in which the second starting port is more easily controlled in the second mode than in the normal gaming state;
Second determination information holding storage means for storing the second determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit value,
The gaming profit determining means includes
When the second determination information is stored by the second determination information hold storage means, priority is given to determining the gaming profit based on the second determination information,
When determining the gaming profit based on the second determination information, the ratio of determining the gaming profit advantageous to the player is higher than when determining the gaming profit based on the first determination information. A gaming machine.   The game area includes a first entry area where a flowing game ball can enter the first start opening, and a flowing game ball entering the third start opening and entering the special variable prize winning device. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a second entry area in which a ball is possible.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the third start port is provided at a position where a game ball can easily enter when the special game is being executed.

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