JP5323110B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can reduce disadvantage that a player suffers. <P>SOLUTION: With establishment of prescribed conditions (big winning) as a trigger, when a game state relative to winning easiness to a second starting port 7 is switched, announcement to prompt playing of the game (right hand shooting) with the shooting strength of game balls suitable for the new switched state (time shortening state), after the lapse of a prescribed time 7 from the switching, is made. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which predetermined gaming conditions vary.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a jackpot lottery is executed in response to an effective winning at the start of a game ball, and when the result of the jackpot lottery is determined, whether or not the jackpot is won, the type of jackpot is determined. The lottery result is notified (announced) to the player by a stop display of symbols displayed on the symbol display device. Until the symbol display is stopped, the symbol display is performed for a predetermined time in the symbol display device. In other words, when the game ball is effectively won at the starting gate and the jackpot lottery is performed, the symbol display on the symbol display device starts, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol variation display ends and the symbol stop display (Hereinafter, stop display after variable display is collectively referred to as symbol display).

  In the jackpot lottery, if the winning of the “bonus” is finished, when the symbol display based on the winning of the “bonus” ends, for example, the winning hole that is normally maintained in a state where the winning of the game ball is impossible is the game ball of the game ball A jackpot game where the winning is possible. When the jackpot game ends, the predetermined game condition changes for a predetermined period (see Patent Document 1).

  As the predetermined game condition, for example, there is a jackpot winning probability. Basically, the jackpot lottery is performed with a normal jackpot winning probability set in advance (hereinafter referred to as a low jackpot winning probability), but the winning probability (hereinafter referred to as a high winning probability) higher than the low jackpot winning probability due to the winning of the “jacket” win. (It is called a jackpot winning probability). That is, the game progresses in a low-probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to be relatively low or a high-probability gaming state in which it is set to be high.

  Another predetermined game condition is the ease of winning a prize at the variable start port. The ease of winning a prize at the variable start port will be described. As described above, the big hit lottery is performed in response to an effective winning at the starting opening, but there may be provided a variable starting opening that can be switched between a winning possible state and an impossible winning state as the starting opening. . In this case, the variable start opening is controlled by the start opening control device, and basically, when the start opening control device is in an inoperative state, the game ball is held in a state where winning of a game ball is impossible. The start-up control device operates when a win is made in a lottery performed in response to an effective winning of a game ball at a winning gate. At this time, the variable start port is ready for winning.

  In this way, the start port control device controls whether or not the variable start port is awarded. And the ease of winning a prize at the variable start opening is the operating time of the start opening control device, in other words, the time at which the variable start opening can be won, the time required for the lottery (also referred to as the normal fluctuation time), the winning probability of the lottery, etc. It consists of Therefore, improving the ease of winning a prize at the variable start port means extending the operation time of the start port control device, shortening the time required for the lottery, improving the winning probability of the lottery, etc. Whether it is changed is a setting item, so it is set appropriately depending on the model and specifications. In any case, winning the “big hit” may improve the ease of winning the variable start opening for a predetermined period after the big hit game. That is, the game proceeds in a non-short-time gaming state in which the ease of winning a prize at the variable start port is set relatively low or in a short-time gaming state set high.

  By the way, in the gaming machine as described above, an invariant start port is formed below the image output device provided in the center of the game board, and a winning gate and a variable start port are formed on the right side of the image output device. There is a thing (refer patent document 1). In this case, the winning path to the invariant starting port is formed on the left side of the image output device, and the winning path to the winning gate and the variable starting port is formed on the right side of the image output device. Therefore, the operation amount of the launching handle suitable for winning the game ball at the invariant start opening is different from the operation amount of the launching handle suitable for winning the game ball at the winning gate and the variable start opening. Therefore, when transitioning to the short-time gaming state, a notification (hereinafter referred to as “right-handed notification”) that prompts the game ball to be launched toward the winning gate and the variable start port by the image output device or the audio output device. ) Is made. In addition, when shifting from the short-time state to the non-short-time state, a notification that the image output device or the sound output device prompts the game ball to be launched toward the invariable start port (hereinafter referred to as “left-handed notification”). Is made. By performing these notifications, the disadvantage suffered by the player is reduced.

JP 2010-268959 A

  However, for example, when changing to the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol-based game started in the jackpot game is continuously displayed. You may not be able to. Specifically, for example, when the normal time fluctuation time in the non-time saving state is set to 29.0 seconds and the normal time fluctuation time in the time reduction state is set to 3.0 seconds, one second before the jackpot game ends. When the normal symbol variation display is started, the normal symbol variation display continues to be executed for at least 28 seconds after the shift to the time reduction state. Therefore, the auxiliary game is not executed during this period, and the variable start port is not in a state where a prize can be won. For this reason, even if the state shifts to the short-time state and a right-handed notification is given and the player fires the game ball toward the variable start port, the game ball cannot be awarded to the variable start port. As a result, the launched game ball is wasted, and the player suffered a disadvantage.

  In addition, when the winning start time of the variable start port in the time reduction state is set to 5.0 seconds, the auxiliary game started in the time reduction state at the time when the time reduction state ends and shifts to the non-time reduction state. Suppose it is running. Specifically, for example, if the auxiliary game is started 1 second before the time-short state ends, the variable start opening can be won continuously for at least 4 seconds after the transition to the non-time-short state. It becomes a state. Here, if there is a high probability that the jackpot lottery related to the variable start opening will have a more favorable result for the player, a left-handed notification will be given when shifting to a non-time-saving state, and the player will be directed to the invariable start opening. When the game ball is fired, the player misses the opportunity to obtain a favorable result.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce a player's disadvantage.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes an operable operation part (launching handle 3b), a game ball launching means (game ball launching apparatus 3) for launching a game ball according to an operation of the operation part, and a game area. Special game lottery means for performing a special game lottery (special game lottery) as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when a game ball wins in the first start area provided (start ports 6 and 7) (The main CPU 101a that performs step S235 or step S245 and the main CPU 101a that performs step S311 and step S312), and the first starting area is changed from the basic mode to a special mode that is easier to win than the basic mode. In a gaming machine having a switchable variable start area (second start port 7), when a game ball wins a second start area (winning gate 10) provided in the game area. Auxiliary game lottery means (main CPU 101a performing step S235 or step S245, step S410-5 and step S410-5) for performing an auxiliary game lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to execute an auxiliary game in which the variable start area is switched to the special mode. A main CPU 101a that performs step S410-6), a symbol display unit (normal symbol display device 21) that displays the symbols in a variable manner, and then stops and displays a symbol indicating the result of the auxiliary game lottery by the auxiliary game lottery unit ; If the result of the previous SL auxiliary game lottery is performed in the auxiliary game, the auxiliary game means for performing the auxiliary game after stopping the display of the symbols relating to the auxiliary game lottery (second start hole control device 70), a predetermined Triggered by fulfillment of conditions (executable number of times (Ja) execution of special symbol variation display due to jackpot winning or short-time state) The gaming state relating to the ease of winning in the variable start area is suitable for the normal start ease normal state (non-time-short state), or the ease of winning in the variable start area is higher than the normal state of ease of winning. The winning ease state switching means (the main CPU 101a for performing steps S360-4 and S360-5 or the step S330-) for switching to a winning ease specifying state (short time state) different from the normal winning ease state of the game ball. a main CPU 101a) for performing 5, the winning ease state switching means, when switching the gaming state of the winning ease to the variable starting region from the winning ease the normal state to the winning ease certain conditions, before determining means for determining whether the variation Display of the serial symbol is being performed (the main performing step S330-6 or step S360-7 CP U101a) and the determination means that it is determined that the symbol variation display is not being executed, the game suitable for the winning ease specifying state is performed when switching to the winning ease specifying state according to the determination. notification of prompting to make a game by radiation strength of sphere (right-handed execution report knowledge) to execute a predetermined notification means (image output device 13), the variation Display before symbol symbols by said determining means If it is determined that it is being executed, it has notification control means (the main CPU 101a that performs step S1323 or step S1327) that causes the notification means to execute the notification when the symbol variation display ends. Features.
According to the present invention, the game ball launch strength suitable for performing the normal state of ease of winning is different from the game ball launch strength suitable for performing the winning ease specific state. That is, the amount of operation of the operation unit suitable for the normal state of ease of winning is different from the amount of operation of the operation unit suitable for the state of determining ease of winning. Therefore, when the game state relating to the ease of winning a prize is switched, there is a disadvantage that the player suffers when a notice is given to urge the player to play with the launch intensity of the game ball suitable for the new switched state. Is reduced. However, if the game state related to winning ease is switched, if the symbol change display or auxiliary game is in progress, the game related to these series of auxiliary game lotteries will be immediately It is not done by a new state. Therefore, a notification that the player is encouraged to play with the launch intensity of the game ball suitable for the new switched state is given after a predetermined time has elapsed since the state related to the ease of winning in the variable start area is switched. Thus, the disadvantage suffered by the player can be reduced. This is because there is a risk that the player may suffer a disadvantage by playing the game with an inappropriate launch strength of the game ball.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when the notification control means is switched to the winning ease normal state, the variation display of the symbol is executed, and the result of the auxiliary game lottery related to the variation display of the symbol is If it is running in the auxiliary game or when switched to the winning ease normal state, when the auxiliary game is running, since it was switched to the winning ease normal state to the auxiliary game is finished During this period, the predetermined notifying means is caused to execute a notification to urge the player to play a game with a launch strength of a game ball suitable for the normal state of winning a prize. When the game is switched to the normal state of ease of winning, if the lottery result is a change display of the symbol that the auxiliary game is executed or if the auxiliary game is executed, it is easy for the player to win that is advantageous to the player even if the normal state of winning is achieved An auxiliary game based on the gender specific state is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the opportunity of the auxiliary game in the winning ease specific state by changing the timing of notification to the end of the auxiliary game after switching to the normal state for winning the prize, The disadvantage suffered by the player can be reduced.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the gaming state related to the ease of winning in the variable start area is switched, it is determined that at least one of the variable display of the symbol or the auxiliary game is being executed. As a condition, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the state relating to the ease of winning a prize in the variable start area has been switched, a notification that the player is encouraged to play with the launch intensity of the game ball suitable for the new switched state is issued. As a result, the disadvantage suffered by the player can be reduced.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is the elements on larger scale of FIG. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determining table for winning a small winner, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose. (A) is a diagram showing a long win game jackpot opening / closing control table, (b) is a drawing showing a short win game big winning port opening / closing control table, (c) is a diagram showing a jackpot game control table, (d) ) Is a diagram showing a right-handed waiting time determination table. (A) is a figure showing the big winning game opening / closing control table for small hit games, (b) is a figure showing the small hit game control table. (A) is a figure showing a game condition data judgment table, (b) is a figure showing a jackpot winning probability state judgment table, (c) is a figure showing a start opening winning easiness state judgment table. It is a figure showing the 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table in a normal game state. It is a figure showing the 2nd special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table in a high probability state and a time-short state. (A) is a diagram representing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram representing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a regular variation pattern determination table, (d) is an auxiliary game reference data determination table. (E) is a figure showing an auxiliary game control table, (f) is a figure showing a 2nd starting opening-and-closing control table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the left-handed execution notification determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in an effect control board. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 35. FIG. (A) is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation number addition process in an effect control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation number subtraction process in an effect control board. (A) is a flowchart which shows the right-handed execution notification process in an effect control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the right-handed waiting notification process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation effect control process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing a special figure holding | maintenance effect control command determination table. (A) is a time chart representing the operation of the gaming machine when the number of hold of the general map = 0 and the normal map change display is not executed at the time of the shift to the short-time state, (C) is a time chart showing the operation of the gaming machine when the number of holdings of the general figure> 0 when shifting to the short-time state. (A) is a time chart showing the operation of the game when the transition to the non-short-time state is not executed, or when the auxiliary game is not executed. (C) is a time chart showing the game operation when the auxiliary game is executed, and (d) is a normal time chart when the non-time saving state is transferred. It is a time chart showing the operation of the game when the figure display execution and the result of the normal symbol lottery is lost. (A) is a figure showing an example of a right-handed execution notice, (b) is a figure showing an example of a right-handed standby notice, (c) is a figure showing an example of a left-handed execution notice.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a base frame 1A attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 1B attached to the base frame 1A. The base frame 1A is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 2A in which game balls flow down is formed. On the other hand, the glass frame 1B is provided with a glass plate that covers the game area 2A so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 1B.

  The glass frame 1B is connected to the base frame 1A via a hinge mechanism portion 1C on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism portion 1C. Therefore, the inner part of the base frame 1A including the game board 2 can be opened and closed by rotating the glass frame 1B covering the game board 2 together with the glass plate like a door with the hinge mechanism 1C as a fulcrum. it can. Moreover, the other end side of the glass frame 1B is provided with a lock mechanism (not shown) for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 1B to the base frame 1A. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 1B is provided with a door opening switch (not shown) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 1B is opened from the base frame 1A.

  The glass frame 1B has a game ball launching device 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 2A by a turning operation, an audio output device 14 including a speaker, and an effect lighting having a plurality of lamps. A device 15 and a tray 50 for storing a plurality of game balls are provided.

  The game area 2 </ b> A is partitioned by a partition member 4 attached in a state of protruding from the surface of the game board 2. The partition member 4 includes a frame-shaped decorative frame 41, an outer rail member 42 having a curved shape, and an inner rail member 43. An image output device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display device is fitted inside the decorative frame 41, and a center accessory in which these are integrated is provided at the center of the game board 2. An inner rail member 43 is disposed outside the decorative frame 41, and an outer rail member 42 is disposed further outside the inner rail member 43.

  The game ball launching device 3 includes a launch handle 3b that is rotatably provided on the tray 50, a touch sensor 3a that is mounted in the launch handle 3b, and a launch volume knob 3d that rotates in conjunction with the launch handle 3b. And a firing solenoid 3c. When the player touches the launch handle 3b, the touch sensor 3a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 3b, and transmits a launch handle detection signal to the launch control board 106 (see FIG. 3).

  When the firing control board 106 receives the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 3a, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the firing handle 3b changes, the gear connected to the firing handle 3b rotates and the knob 3d of the firing volume connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detected angle of the firing volume knob 3d is applied to the firing solenoid 3c.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates in accordance with the applied voltage, and the strength (rotation angle of the firing volume knob 3d) of the firing handle 3b (strength according to the firing volume knob 3d) Hereinafter, the game ball is fired at “game ball launch strength”). A game ball that has been effectively (normally emitted at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) rises between the outer rail member 42 and the inner rail member 43 and falls (flows down) in the game area 2A. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 2A.

  In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning awards 11 are provided. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is paid out. It is.

  In addition, on the right side of the decorative frame 41 in the game area 2A, a winning gate 10 through which a game ball can pass is provided. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10a for detecting a game ball. A lottery of normal symbols is performed on the condition that the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects a game ball.

  Below the game area 2A, there is provided a first start port 6 that is invariable and can always enter the ball. On the left side of the decorative frame 41 in the game area 2A, a series of game ball paths for guiding the game ball to the first start port 6 by a nail, a windmill or the like is formed. The first starting port 6 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 6a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the detection sensor 6a detects the game ball. . Further, when the first start port detection sensor 6a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  A variable second start port 7 is provided directly below the first start port 6. Between the vicinity of the entrance to the winning gate 10 and the second start port 7, a series of game ball paths for guiding the game ball to the second start port 7 is formed by a nail or a special movable piece 80b described later. In other words, the game ball can be won in both the winning gate 10 and the second starting port 7 by operating the predetermined launch handle 3b. In this way, the game ball launch strength suitable for winning the game ball to the first start opening 6 and the game ball suitable for winning the game ball to both the winning gate 10 and the second start opening 7 are as follows. The firing strength is different. The second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 to either the second basic mode in which a winning is not possible or the second special mode in which a winning is possible. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting a game ball, and a lottery of the second special symbol is performed on condition that the detection sensor 7a detects the game ball. . Further, when the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

  The second start port 7 is basically controlled in the second basic mode, but is controlled in the second special mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second start-up port control device 70 includes a rotatable normal movable piece 70b, and is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). The entrance of the second start port 7 is blocked by the stopped (unactuated) normal movable piece 70b, so that the second start port 7 is controlled to the second basic mode in which no winning is possible. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal movable piece 70b is rotated forward about the rotation shaft provided in the lower side portion thereof and the inlet of the second starting port 7 is opened, so that the second starting port 7 is opened. Is controlled in the second special mode in which a prize can be won. At this time, the normal movable piece 70b is supported for a predetermined time in a state orthogonal to the game area 2A, so that it is possible to receive the game ball flowing down and guide it to the second starting port 7. Here, the predetermined condition is to win a prize in the above-described normal symbol lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a variable prize winning opening 8 is provided on the right side of the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7. The special winning opening 8 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to either the first basic aspect incapable of winning or the first special aspect capable of winning. The big prize opening 8 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 8a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out.

  The special prize opening control device 80 includes a special movable piece 80b, and the special movable piece 80b operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, normally (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the special movable piece 80b that is stopped (not actuated) protruding from the game area 2A blocks the entrance of the grand prize winning opening 8, thereby winning a big prize. The mouth 8 is controlled to the first basic mode in which no winning is possible. Below the special movable piece 80b that is stopped (not activated) in a state of protruding from the game area 2A, a slope (not shown) for guiding the game ball to the hole communicating with the back side of the game area 2A is provided. 2 projecting from the surface.

  When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special winning opening control device 80 is operated, the special movable piece 80b is retracted and hidden behind the game area 2A, and the entrance of the special winning opening 8 is opened, so that the special winning piece 8 is opened. The mouth 8 is controlled in the first special mode that allows winning. The predetermined condition here refers to the above-described lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter, when referring to both the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol, "Special symbol lottery") is to win a special prize (big win and small win).

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect device for executing various effects. In the present embodiment, the effect device includes an image output device 13, an audio output device 14, an effect lighting device 15, and an effect accessory device 16.

  The image output device 13 performs various effects by displaying various still images and moving images. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the image output device 13. However, a plasma display, a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a display device such as a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, or the like is used. It can also be used.

  The effect accessory device 16 includes a movable part 16a and performs an effect by an operation by operating the movable part 16a. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 16a is disposed in front of the right end portion of the image output device 13 when viewed from the front, and swings simulating a hand having a dumpling.

  The audio output device 14 produces an effect by sound by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and the effect lighting device 15 determines the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. By changing it, the lighting effect is performed.

  The saucer 50 is provided with an effect button device 17 and a selection button device 18 as input devices related to the effect. The effect button device 17 includes an effect button detection switch 17a that is connected to the operable effect button 17b and the effect button 17b and detects an operation of the effect button detection switch 17a. The effect button 17b is provided in a state of protruding from the tray 50 so as to be pressed. The effect button detection switch 17 a outputs an effect button detection signal to the effect control board 102 when detecting the operation of the effect button 17 b.

  The selection button device 18 includes a selection button detection switch 18a that is connected to an operable selection button 18b and a selection button 18b and detects an operation of the selection button 18b. The selection button 18b includes an upper button 181b, a left button 182b, a lower button 183b, a right button 184b, and an Enter button 185b. Each button 181b-185b is provided in the state which protruded from the saucer 50 so that pressing was possible. The selection button detection switch 18a is connected to the upper button 181b and detects an operation of the upper button 181b. The left button detection switch 18a is connected to the left button 182b and detects the operation of the left button 182b. A switch 182a, a lower button detection switch 183a connected to the lower button 183b to detect an operation of the lower button 183b, a right button detection switch 184a connected to the right button 184b to detect an operation of the right button 184b, and Enter An Enter button detection switch 185a is connected to the button 185b and detects an operation of the Enter button 185b. Each button detection switch 181a, 182a, 183a, 184a and 185a outputs a detection signal when detecting the operation of the corresponding button. Specifically, the upper button detection switch 181a outputs an upper button detection signal, the left button detection switch 182a outputs a left button detection signal, the lower button detection switch 183a outputs a lower button detection signal, and detects a right button. The switch 184a outputs a right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection switch 185a outputs an Enter button detection signal. The upper button detection signal and the left button detection signal are output, and the lower button detection signal, the right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. The effect that is performed at a high frequency during the game is a lottery effect performed in response to a lottery of a special symbol based on an effective winning at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 of the game ball. In the lottery effect by the image output device 13, basically, the effect symbol that the effect symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner is first displayed, and then the effect symbol is stopped and the lottery effect ends. A stop effect is displayed for the effect design.

  When the effect symbol is composed of a plurality of decoration symbols, the stop display of the effect symbol is the stop display of all the decoration symbols. For example, the decorative symbol variation display and the decorative symbol stop display are performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the image output device 13 or the like. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the stop display of all the decorative symbols is completed can correspond to the result of lottery of the special symbols. However, although the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the lottery of the special symbol, since it is a `` rendering '' for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily It does not necessarily represent the result of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol stopped and displayed). In this way, when the decorative symbols are displayed in the left region, the central region, and the right region, the decorative symbols displayed in the left region are displayed in the left symbol, and the decorative symbols displayed in the right region are displayed in the right symbol and the central region. The decorated design is called the middle design.

  In the decorative display of each decorative symbol, a plurality of decorative symbols are regularly moved in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom) from the next to the predetermined time from the start of the variable display until the stop display is performed ( Scroll). This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed.

  There are various ways of displaying the effect symbols. For example, the decorative symbols may move at a high speed at the beginning and stop while gradually decelerating at the end, or may suddenly stop without decelerating. In addition, for example, there is a mode in which the left symbol, the right symbol, the middle symbol are stopped in this order, a left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously stopped, a middle symbol is finally stopped, and a three effect symbols are simultaneously stopped. . When a special symbol lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time, the demonstration effect is performed in an internal standby state (a so-called customer waiting state).

  Also, below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, and a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol. A hold display device including a hold display device 23 and a normal symbol hold display device 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 20 This is a variable display device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the second starting port 7. One or a plurality of special symbols are set in advance for the lottery results of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbols corresponding to the lottery results are stopped in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Displayed with status. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures and patterns that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is a variable display device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball passes the winning gate 10. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 21 is a notification of the lottery result of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 21 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 21 are lit constitute a normal symbol. fluctuate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control device 80 operates, even if a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the special symbol is displayed. The result of the lottery is not necessarily not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol hold display device 22 corresponds to the first start port 6, the second special symbol hold display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7, and each display device 22, 23 has a current time point. The number of holds (U1, U2) is displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24.

  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 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, the control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. 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 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 input signals from each detection sensor, timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display device, or results of the arithmetic processing In response to this, a predetermined command is transmitted to another substrate. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  Connected to the input side of the main control board 101 are a first start port detection sensor 6a, a second start port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, a winning gate detection sensor 10a, and a general winning port detection sensor 11a. The detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown).

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c for operating the normal movable piece 70b of the second start port control device 70 and a special movable piece 80b for operating the special prize opening control device 80 are operated. A prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c is connected, and a signal for controlling each solenoid is output via an output port (not shown). Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, 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 display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device. 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

  Further, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is converted via an output port (not shown). Output as an external signal. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to a game information display device 700 and a hall computer of the game store, and the predetermined game information (external signal) is transferred from the game information output terminal board 108 to the game information display device 700 and the hall. Sent to the computer. The predetermined game information is output (displayed) on the game information display device 700, so that the player is provided with a material for determining the game machine (unit) installed in the game store. On the other hand, predetermined game information is output (displayed / printed) by a display device or a printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game shop can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is limited to this. The game information output terminal board 108 and the hall computer are connected, and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer. Direct connection may be possible.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as a game effect according to the game situation and a demonstration effect according to the customer waiting state. That is, the image output device 13, the sound output device 14, the effect lighting device 15, and the effect accessory device 16 that execute the effect are caused to execute the effect. 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. . An effect button detection switch 17a and a selection button detection switch 18a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17b has been operated and the selection button 18b. A selection button detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a outputs a command output from the main control board 101, an effect button detection signal output from the effect button device 17, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 18, and an input signal from a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the above, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read to perform arithmetic processing, and an effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 based on the processing. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  A payout ball counting switch 31a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out is connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a, and payout based on a payout ball detection signal from these and an input signal from a timer. The program stored in the ROM 103b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing.

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout driving unit 31 b of the payout device 31 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage tank 30 to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 31 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  The launch control board 106 controls the energization of the launch solenoid 3c based on information contained in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 3a and the input signal from the launch volume knob 3d, thereby launching the game ball. In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 3c reciprocates once, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, as in the above-described boards. The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the stage lighting device 15 provided on the game board 2, and controls the stage lighting device 15. Drive control for a motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed. Further, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 16. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs the above-described controls based on commands transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image generation unit 105B that outputs a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the image output device 13 to a drive circuit of the image output device 13, and an audio that is output to the audio output device 14. A sound generation unit 105C that outputs the sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 14, and a control unit 105A that controls and controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to an overall ROM 105Ab in which a control program and the like are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out. Upon receiving the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105Aa issues an instruction for an image to be displayed on the image output device 13 on the image generation unit 105B based on the effect control command, and also outputs a sound to the sound generation unit 105C. A sound instruction to be output from the output device 14 is issued.

  The image generation unit 105B includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 105Ba that is an image processor, a CGROM 105Bb that stores image data, and a VRAM 105Bc that has a frame buffer that temporarily stores drawing data generated from the image data. ing.

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data that is a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data based on an instruction from the overall CPU 105Aa. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the image output device 13, for example, a material image representing an individual image such as a background image such as a landscape, a character, and an item constituting a background of a decorative design image or a decorative design. It is data. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame configured by combining individual images.

  The sound generation unit 105C includes a sound processor 105Ca and a sound ROM 105Cb in which a large number of sound data is stored, reads out a predetermined program based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, The sound output by the output device 14 is controlled.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 4A-1 and 4A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of acquiring the right to execute a special game (whether or not to win a special prize) based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 6 and 7. FIG. 4 (a-1) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when the first starting port 6 is won (hereinafter, “the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). It is said). On the other hand, FIG. 4 (a-2) is a table (hereinafter referred to as “a jackpot determination for the second special symbol” referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed in response to the winning at the second starting port 7. Table)).

  In any jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “low probability jackpot determination table”) referred to when the jackpot winning probability described later is relatively low (set to a standard value). And a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “high probability jackpot determination table”) that is referred to when the state is relatively high (set higher than the normal value). By collating the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined.

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined. When a winning other than “losing”, that is, “big win” or “small win” is won, a special game in which the big winning opening 8 is opened is executed.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. In the reach determination table, the reach determination value and the presence / absence of reach production are uniquely associated and stored. By comparing the acquired reach determination random number with the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is correct. As a result of the reach determination, when the reach is won (determined that there is a reach effect), a reach effect is performed to increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot during the lottery effect.

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, the decorative symbols stop in two areas of the left area, the central area, and the right area of the image output device 13 during the display of the effect symbols in a variable manner, and the predetermined one in the remaining area If a predetermined decorative symbol stops on the active line, a state (so-called “reach state”) in which a decorative symbol array representing a big win is generated occurs. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in the main lottery effect frequently performed by the image output device 13 or the like during the game, two decorative symbols out of the three decorative symbols representing the jackpot winning are aligned, and the same situation as the “big hit” winning is partway through By creating a game, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be raised.

  In the reach production where the reach state occurs, after the reach state is established, the special design that does not show a big hit as the last production symbol stops on the active line without any other special production. In some cases, the lottery effect ends or the development effect (so-called “super reach effect”) develops after the reach state is established. Further, in the reach production, the reach state does not always occur. That is, there is also a reach effect that can give a player a sense of expectation for a big win even if a reach state does not occur.

  FIGS. 5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is a special symbol mode to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the acquired special symbol determination random number (special symbol type: special symbol stop symbol data / special effect symbol designation command). Is to decide.

  The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (big hit, small hit, and loss). That is, FIG. 5A is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 5B is the result of the jackpot determination that is “small hit”. 5C is a table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”.

  Furthermore, each of these tables is also classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the special symbol lottery. When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. Each special symbol determination table stores special symbol determination values and special symbol types in association with each other. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and special effect symbol designating commands are set. That is, the special figure stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 101, and the special effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 6A to FIG. 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of the big winning opening / closing control table for the jackpot game that constitutes the special game. FIG. 6A is a table that is referred to in the long win game that constitutes the jackpot game, and FIG. 6B is a table that is referred to in the short hit game that constitutes the jackpot game.

  These tables are associated with jackpot types, that is, special symbol types (special symbol stop symbol data). In other words, which table to use in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 8 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game and the special electric action which is the operation of the big prize opening control device (opening of the big prize opening 8) in each round game The number (K) and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. And the ending time, which is the period until the jackpot game ends.

  FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating an example of a right-handed standby time determination table. The right-handed waiting time determination table is stored in the main ROM 101b. Details will be described later.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a small hit game that constitutes a special game. This table is associated with the type of small hits, that is, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). This table stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, the special operation number (K) which is the operation (opening of the big winning opening) number of the big winning opening control device, and the opening time / closing time (operating time / each non-operating time) ) Is set.

  FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of the small hit game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. Then, an ending time, which is a period from the end of the small hit game, is set.

  FIG. 8A shows a state in which when a jackpot game is ended (during the jackpot game end process), a state related to a start opening winning ease described later and a state related to a jackpot winning probability are newly set. It is a figure which shows an example of the table (henceforth "game condition data determination table") for determining the data to refer (henceforth "game condition data" together).

  In the game condition data determination table, the state of ease of winning when the special symbol lottery is executed (non-short-time state or short-time state), special figure stop symbol data (result of the special symbol lottery), and game conditions Data is associated. That is, based on this table, game condition data is determined based on the state of ease of winning at the time of the special symbol lottery and the special symbol stop symbol data. Note that the game condition data refers to probability data that represents the status of the jackpot winning probability and time reduction data that represents the status of ease of winning a prize.

  FIG. 8B is a table (hereinafter referred to as a “hit winning probability”) for setting a state relating to a new jackpot winning probability after the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “hit winning probability state”). It is a figure showing an example of a "state determination table". In this table, probability data is associated with ON / OFF of a high probability flag indicating a high probability state and the number (Xa) of special symbol lottery (special symbol variation display) that can be executed according to the high probability state. . That is, based on this table, the probability data determines ON / OFF of the high probability flag and the executable number (Xa).

  FIG. 8 (c) is a table (hereinafter referred to as “start opening prize ease state”) for setting a new start opening winning state after the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “start opening winning state”). FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a “start opening winning easiness state determination table”. In this table, time reduction data is associated with ON / OFF of the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state and the number of times (Ja) of special symbol lottery (special symbol variation display) that can be executed according to the time reduction state. That is, based on this table, the ON / OFF of the time reduction flag and the executable number (Ja) are determined by the time reduction data.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing an example of a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation display mode (hereinafter referred to as a “special symbol variation pattern”) as will be described later.

  The special symbol variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 shows the state of the game conditions, the type of special symbol display device (starting port related to the special symbol display) that operates in the special symbol display, and jackpot determination This is determined based on the special symbol type to be stopped and the number of special symbol reservations (U1 or U2) reflecting the presence or absence of the reach effect. Based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, the time required for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation time”) is determined, and the variation pattern of the special symbol serving as identification information of the special symbol A designation command (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing variation pattern designation command”) is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time.

  The special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data for indicating the content (function) of the command. When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special figure variation pattern designation command based on a winning at the first starting port 6 is shown. When the MODE data is “E7H”, based on a winning at the second starting port 7 Indicates a special figure variation pattern designation command.

  FIG. 11A to FIG. 11E show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol-based game based on winning to the winning gate 10.

  Fig.11 (a) is a figure which shows an example of the winning determination table for normal symbol lottery. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure of winning the right to execute the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning at the winning gate 10.

  The hit determination table is divided according to the state of ease of starting opening winnings, which will be described later. Specifically, the hit determination table is divided into a hit determination table that is referred to in a non-short-time state and a hit determination table that is referred to in a time-short state, and is stored in the main ROM 101b. By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated and stored, and by comparing the acquired hit determination random number with the hit determination table, One of “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 7 is opened is executed.

  FIG.11 (b) is a figure which shows an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on a normal symbol determination random number acquired based on a winning at the winning gate 10 (type of normal symbol: normal symbol stop symbol) Data / ordinary performance designating data). The normal symbol determination table is divided according to the hit determination results (win and miss), and both are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 11 (c) determines a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with a time required for displaying the variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation time”). It is a figure which shows the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table for this. The general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table includes a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the time-short state and a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the non-time-short state. Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  By comparing the acquired random number for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, only one common map variation pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the short time state is 3.0 seconds, while the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the non-short time state is 15.0 seconds (see FIG. 11C).

  FIG. 11D shows an example of the auxiliary game reference data determination table. This table stores data (auxiliary game reference data) that is referred to when performing an auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 11D, in the auxiliary game reference data determination table, the combination of the current winning easiness state for the second starting port 7 and the normal stop symbol data, and the auxiliary game reference data correspond to each other. It is attached. That is, the auxiliary game reference data includes information regarding the start opening winning easiness state when the normal symbol lottery is performed and the result of the normal symbol lottery.

  FIG. 11E is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game control table. In this table, conditions for controlling the auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. As a condition for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time that is a period from the start of the auxiliary game until the first opening of the second start port 7 is performed, and the final opening of the second start port 7 are as follows. An ending time, which is a period from the end to the end of the auxiliary game, is set. An auxiliary game control table is also stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 11 (f) is a diagram showing an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table includes a second start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for non-time shortening) that is referred to when the start port winning easiness is in a non-short-time state, and a short-time state (first short-time state / first 2) a second start port opening / closing control table (second time start second opening / closing control table) that is referred to in the case of 2). Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  In each table, conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 7 during the auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 7 include the operation number of the second starting port control device (the opening of the second starting port 7), the normal operation number (D), and the respective opening times and closings. Time (operation time / non-operation time) is set. In this embodiment, only one type of condition pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected opening time in the time-saving second start opening / closing control table is 5.0 seconds, while the expected opening time in the non-time-saving second start opening / closing control table is 0.2 seconds. .

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the big prize opening control device 80 is activated (the big prize opening 8 is opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won, and the “big hit game” in which the big prize opening 8 opens and closes. ”And“ Small Win Game ”which is executed when“ Small Win ”is won, and the special winning opening 8 is opened and closed. The jackpot game is divided into a “long hit game” and a “short hit game” mainly depending on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8.

  In the jackpot game, a round game in which the grand prize opening is opened at least once is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the game can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of release) and the total amount of time that can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum release time) are set in advance. The reason that it is “can be opened” is that the number of game balls that can be won in the big winning opening 8 during one round game is limited (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the grand prize winning opening 8 is not opened the maximum number of times of opening, the big winning prize opening 8 may be closed and the round game may end. Even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 8 is closed and the round game may end. It should be noted that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 8 in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions that are conditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses under the “low probability” state or the “high probability” state for the jackpot winning probability, and the “short time” state or “non- The game progresses under the "short time" state. The game conditions at the initial stage (when the power is turned on) are set to the “low probability” state and the “non-short time” state, and are referred to as “normal game state” based on the “low probability” state and the “non-short time” state. .

  In this embodiment, the “low probability” state regarding the winning probability of the jackpot means that the jackpot determination in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7 It means that the winning probability is set to 1/350, which is disadvantageous for the player. Here, winning of “big win” means acquiring a right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” in a special symbol lottery. On the other hand, the “high probability” state is that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the “low probability” state, that is, is set to 1/40 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the probability of winning the jackpot is in the “high probability” state, it is easier to win the jackpot than in the case of the “low probability” state, and the number of wins that can be won per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is in a state advantageous to the person.

  The “non-short-time” state is a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 7 is normal. Specifically, in the “non-time-saving” state, the time required for displaying the variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gate 10 (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol variation time). ) Is set to 15 seconds, and the total operating time of the second starting port control device 70 (opening time of the second starting port 7) that is activated when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery is 0.2. It is set to seconds, and the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is set to 1/50. Note that the “total opening time” is that the second start port 7 may be opened multiple times for each win, and a game ball can be won for each win. This is because the number is limited, and when a game ball is won, it closes without waiting for the opening time.

  On the other hand, in the “short time” state, the operation time of the second start port control device 7 per unit time (the opening time of the second start port 7) is longer than that in the “non-short time” state. It means a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the mouth 7 is higher than that in the “non-short-time” state, that is, a state where it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the “non-time-short” state. Since the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 7 is relatively high, the number of times that the second special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the number of times the second special symbol lottery is executed per unit time inevitably increases the number of winning jackpots per unit time. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the “non-short-time” state.

  As described above, in the short time state, the normal time fluctuation time is set to 3.0 seconds, the total opening time of the second start port 7 is set to 5.0 seconds, and the probability of winning in the win is 1/5. It is a state set to. That is, all the components of the ease of winning in the second starting port 7 are set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7, three prize balls can be obtained, but the player fires the game ball by operating the appropriate launch handle 3b. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to decrease. However, in the “short time” state, it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of game balls possessed by the player, the “short time” state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state. As described above, the game ball launching strength suitable for winning the game ball to the first starting port 6 and the game ball winning to both the winning gate 10 and the second starting port 7 are suitable. Therefore, the game ball launch strength suitable for the non-time-short state and the game ball launch strength suitable for the time-short state are also different.

  In this way, by winning the jackpot, the type of jackpot game (game per long / short game) and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game (low probability state / high probability state and non-time-short state) / Short-time state). Therefore, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the gaming profits enjoyed by the player) is a combination of the type of jackpot game to be executed and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game ends. It consists of. Therefore, hereinafter, apart from the jackpot type based on the special figure stop symbol data, a combination of the jackpot game type derived by the jackpot and the game condition state after the jackpot game, that is, the type of profit that the player enjoys It is also possible to classify the jackpot type based on. In other words, the long win game is executed by winning, and the game condition is set to the “low probability” state and the “short time” state. , And then set the game condition state to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state as the “high probability time per short (probability big hit)”, the short win game is executed by winning, and then the game The jackpot that sets the condition state to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state is “high probability short / short hit (surprise big hit)”, the short win game is executed by winning, and the game condition state is then set to “high probability” The jackpot that is set in the “state” and the “non-short-time” state is referred to as “high probability non-short-time short-term hit (latent probability big hit)”.

  When the jackpot is won, the normal state is set when the jackpot game starts regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, the winning probability of the jackpot is in a low probability state, and the ease of winning at the starting port is always in a non-time-short state during the jackpot game. On the other hand, even if winning a small hit, the game condition does not change during the small hit game. That is, the state of the game condition is maintained as it is during the small hit game.

(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 to the main CPU 101a, 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 reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special symbol fluctuation display composed of the reach determination random number value, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random value, and the like.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. 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.
The following timer interrupt processing is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101.

  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 performs a special game variable counter update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, an open / close time update process for the special winning opening 8, and the like. And the time control process which updates the auxiliary | assistant game timer counter which performs the update process of the change time of a normal symbol, the update process of the stop time of a normal symbol, the update process of the opening / closing time of the 2nd start port 7, etc. is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination 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 jackpot determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination 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 performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a displays the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol hold display device 22, the second special symbol hold display device 23, and the big prize opening control device 80. Special symbol special electric control processing (special symbol related processing) for performing the above control (control of the special symbol system device). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal normal power control process (normal signal control) for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold display device 24, and the second starting port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform symbolic processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 to 34.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the prize ball counters corresponding to the start opening (the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7), the big winning opening 8, and the general winning opening 11 exceed “0”. If “0” is exceeded, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a displays external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c, and the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c. Drive control data for driving (start opening / closing solenoid drive data and winning prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and predetermined symbols are displayed on the symbol display devices 19, 20, 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, 24. Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) is created.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 19, 20, and 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, and 24, display device output processing is performed for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600. . Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board 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 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether the game ball has won the general winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, 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 big winning opening detection sensor 8a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 8. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the special winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it, and wins the big winning opening 8. The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the played game balls is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has won the first start port 6. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The first start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S231, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 6. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S232, and the first start opening winning flag in the main RAM 101c is updated. The first start opening prize flag is turned ON in the storage area.

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the first special symbol hold number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter and updates it.

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a obtains game mediation information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number, and in step S236, the first special symbol hold storage area is obtained. Remember.

  In step S237, the main CPU 101a performs a first preliminary determination process based on winning in the first starting port 6, and in step S238, the main starting point winning designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area (transmission) of the main RAM 101c. Buffer). At this time, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 22, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The first preliminary determination process will be described. In the first pre-determination process, the predetermined matters determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the first starting port 6 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of tentatively determining before (notification).

  Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S236 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a provisionally performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process, and a special figure variation pattern determination process in the first pre-determination.

  In addition, the said determination result is reflected in the 1st start opening winning designation | designated command set in step S238. That is, the first start port winning designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E6H” of the special figure variation pattern designation command based on the winning at the first starting port 6 shown in FIG. 9 with “E4H”. The upper byte “E4H” identifies the start port winning designation command by winning the first start port 6, and the result of the prior determination is reflected by the lower byte.

  The second start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S242, and the second start opening prize defining counter is set to “1”. In addition, the second starting port winning flag is turned ON in the second starting port winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The second start opening prize prescribed counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 7 in one auxiliary game. This is because in the present embodiment, the number of winnings to the second starting port 7 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more, the process is terminated. If the counter value (U2) is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. Therefore, the second special symbol is suspended in step S244. The counter value (U2) of the number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  Then, the main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information consisting of a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number in step S245, and in step S246, the second special symbol. Store in the hold storage means.

  In step S247, the main CPU 101a performs a second preliminary determination process based on winning in the second starting port 7, and in step S248, sets the second starting port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do. At this time, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 23, the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The second preliminary determination process will be described. In the second pre-determination process, the predetermined items determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the second starting port 7 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of tentatively determining before (notification).

  Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S246 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a tentatively performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process, and a special figure variation pattern determination process in the second preliminary determination.

  The determination result is reflected in the second start opening prize designation command set in step S248. That is, the second start opening winning designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E7H” of the special figure variation pattern specifying command based on winning in the second starting opening 7 shown in FIG. 10 with “E5H”. The upper byte “E5H” identifies the start port winning designation command by winning the second start port 7, and the lower byte reflects the result of the preliminary determination.

  The winning gate detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, it is determined whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “general figure reservation number”) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S252. ) It is determined whether it is smaller. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S253, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  In step S254, the main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information including a winning determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like, stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area in step S255, and ends the winning gate detection sensor input process. In step S254, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G). set.

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

  The special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special figure holding number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special figure hold number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. If it is determined that the second special figure hold number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. Move processing to.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the second special symbol hold count counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S310-6, the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area is shifted. Processing is performed, and each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the variable storage unit (the 0th storage unit) common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, The data stored in the 0 storage unit is deleted. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. Further, the stop symbol data, the game condition data, and the period specifying flag used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-5. In step S310-6, the data stored in the first special symbol storage area is shifted.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. In addition, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is shifted to the change storage unit (the 0th storage unit), and the data stored in the 0th storage unit is deleted. Is done. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. Further, the stop symbol data, the game condition data, and the period specifying flag used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 22 and 23 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in priority to the first special symbol storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6. 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 S310-4, when it is determined that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the processing is shifted to the customer waiting state setting processing in Step S319-1 to Step S319-3. First, in step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. When the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and when the demonstration determination flag “01H” is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. The process moves to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets the demo determination flag “01H” in the demo determination flag storage area so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes jackpot determination processing based on the data shifted in step S310-6 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit.

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning jack determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (game mediation information) related to the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 6.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that it is the first start port 6 in step S311-1, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol is selected in step S311-2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 6 (the second start port 7), the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in step S311-3. .

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. Here, the fact that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area means that the current jackpot winning probability is high.

  If it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines that the contents of the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Then, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area, in step S311-6, the main CPU 101a further selects from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The “first low probability jackpot determination table” or the “second low probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

  In Step S311-7, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in Step S310-6 to the “high probability jackpot” selected in Step S311-5 or Step S311-6. The determination is made based on the “determination table” or the “low probability jackpot determination table”, and the jackpot determination process ends.

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 19 and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S312-5. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S312— The process is moved to 2.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “small jackpot”. When it is determined as “small hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a small hit in step S312-6.

  If it is not determined in step S312-2 that the game is a small hit, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S312-3 and performs reach determination. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the reach determination table.

  In step S <b> 312-4, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not “reach” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S <b> 312-3. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-7, and a special symbol determination table for reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-8 to select a special symbol determination table for loss without reach.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area (first start port 6 or second start port 7), and step S312. At -10, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S312-111, the main CPU 101a performs special symbol determination for comparing the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit with the selected special symbol determination table. In step S312-2, an effect symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol stop symbol data”) based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, that is, the special symbol. The type is determined, and the determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  As will be described later, when the special figure change pattern is determined in the special figure change pattern determination process of FIG. 22, the determined special figure stop pattern data is displayed in the special symbol stop process of FIG. When determining the “special symbol”, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 8 in the big hit game process of FIG. 26 or the small hit game process of FIG.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a collates the special figure stop symbol data with the game condition data determination table, sets the game condition data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high-probability flag storage area and the short-time flag storage area, and the game conditions according to the combination (game state) of the current jackpot winning probability state and the winning ease state Select the data judgment table. Next, the special figure stop symbol data is collated with the selected game condition data determination table to determine the high probability data and the time reduction data and set them in the game condition data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 19 and performs the special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol variation time) based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol determination result, and the reach determination result, etc. The special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on is determined.

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 101a refers to the high probability flag storage area and the hourly flag storage area and confirms the current gaming state.

  In step S313-2, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of the start port related to the process based on the start port winning flag. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, is also divided according to the type of the start port related to the special symbol lottery.

  In step S313-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss based on the special figure stop symbol data. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a loss, in step S313-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the reach determination result indicates reach. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a reach, the main CPU 101a determines in the special figure variation pattern determination table for loss with reach in step S313-6. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is no reach, the main CPU 101a determines in step S313-5, step S313-1. The special figure hold number (U1 or U2) related to the type of the start port confirmed in step S3 is confirmed. In step S313-7, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss is determined based on the confirmed hold number. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S313-3 that there is no loss, the main CPU 101a determines a special figure variation pattern determination table based on the special figure stop symbol data in step S313-8.

  Thus, if the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is determined, the main CPU 101a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern in step S313-9. Specifically, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the determined special figure fluctuation pattern determination table.

  When the special symbol variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 19, and in step S310-7, the special CPU variation pattern designation command having information on the special symbol variation pattern is used for the effect in the main RAM 101c. Set in the transmission data storage area. The special figure variation pattern designation command is a command corresponding to the special figure variation pattern, and the presentation control board 102 recognizes that the variation display of the special symbol starts by receiving this command, and finally Determines the variation effect pattern associated with the content of the variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern designation command. The special map variation pattern designation command is identification information that reflects the type of jackpot or small jackpot, the presence or absence of reach production, the number of reserved special maps, the type of period, etc. in addition to the special map variation time Yes.

  In step S310-8, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the gaming condition at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and sets a gaming state designation command reflecting the state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do.

  In step S310-9, the main CPU 101a sets a special figure variation time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol variation display data to display the variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20, and temporarily changes the special symbol variation. The process ends. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  In step S310-11, the main CPU 101a sets the flag “00H” in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, clears the demonstration determination flag storage area, and sets special figure special electric processing data = 1 in step S310-12. Then, the special symbol memory determination process ends.

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure variation time set in step S310-9 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set special symbol variation time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the effect symbol stop designation command is sent to the effect control board 102 to inform the effect control board 102 that the variation display of the special symbol has ended. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is decremented by “4” every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S320-6, turns off the first starting opening prize flag or the second starting opening prize flag, and the special symbol variation process. Exit.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a first determines in step S330-1 whether or not the special figure stop time set in the special game timer counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). . As a result, if it is determined that the special figure stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the special figure stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. .

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S320-4 has elapsed, it determines in step S330-2 whether or not a flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and if the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a sets “1” from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation count counter in the short-time state that indicates the remaining number of times of the special symbol fluctuation display in the short-time state (J: hereinafter referred to as “remaining number of short-time states”). The subtracted operation value (J-1) is stored as the remaining time count (J).

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the hourly flag storage area, and performs left-handed execution notification determination processing in step S330-6. Note that the number of remaining time-short states (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the short-time state is executed (Ja), and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short-time” state ends. It means to do. The left-handed execution notification determination process will be described later.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-8. If the flag is OFF in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation count counter in the high probability state that indicates the remaining number of times of display of variation of the special symbol in the high probability state (X: hereinafter referred to as “the remaining number of high probability states”). The calculated value (X−1) obtained by subtracting “1” is stored as a new high probability state remaining count (X).

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability state remaining count (Xx) = 0. If the number of remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the number of remaining remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. Note that the high probability state remaining count (X) becomes “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the high probability state is performed (Xa) and the special symbol variation due to the “high probability” state. It means that the display ends.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 10). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-15. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-13.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a similarly determines whether or not it is “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the small hit special symbol (stop symbol data = 11 to 20). Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-18. If it is not determined that the symbol is a small bonus special symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-14.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S330-16, the game condition flag storage area (time-short flag storage area and high probability flag storage area), the remaining high probability state Reset the fluctuation counter and the remaining fluctuation counter in the short time state.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the type of the special prize in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the opening time corresponding to the type of the special prize is set in the special game timer counter according to the main CPU 101a and the special figure stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity process data, and moves the process to step S330-17.

  Here, the left-handed execution notification determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The left-handed execution notification is a notification that prompts the game ball to be fired toward the first start port 6. In step S330-6-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game is currently being played. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ordinary power transmission processing data to be described later is 3.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that it is currently in an auxiliary game, in step S330-6-2, the left-handed execution notification flag is turned ON in the left-handed execution notification flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the left-handed notification determination process ends. To do. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines that it is not currently in the auxiliary game, it determines in step S330-6-3 whether the normal symbol is currently being displayed, that is, whether the normal symbol is being changed or stopped. . Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is 1 or 2.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the normal symbol display is not currently being performed, the left-handed execution notification designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S330-6-4, and the left-handed execution notification determination process ends. When determining that the normal symbol is currently being displayed, the main CPU 101a determines in step S330-6-5 whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery relating to the normal symbol display is a win. Specifically, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal stop symbol data is “51”. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a win, it moves the process to step S330-6-2, and if it determines that it is not a win, it moves the process to step S330-6-4. When the left-handed execution notification designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102, the left-handed execution notification is executed.

  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. The term “opening” as used herein refers to a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (first opening of the big winning opening 8). If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-20, 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 set opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3. .

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the special figure stop symbol data, selects a jackpot opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of jackpot, and selects a predetermined value in the main RAM 101c. Set to area. Specifically, the long winning game winning prize opening / closing control table or the short winning game winning prize opening / closing control table is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in accordance with the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the value. Since the round game has not been executed at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores “1” in the round game count storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the value stored in the special figure operation number storage area (special electric operation number (K)) and stores it. Then, the main CPU 101a energizes the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c and sets the special prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to open the special prize opening 8. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table determined in step 340-3, and based on the round number (R) and the special operation number (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 8 ( The operating time of the big prize opening control device 80) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the main CPU 101a sets a round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, at the first release of the first round game per long game, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the special figure operation number storage area. A round designation command indicating the first round is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the special figure operation number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round designation command in the long hit game, an effect display such as “ROUND1” is performed on the image output device 13.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of all preset round games (after the final opening of the big winning opening 8 is completed) to the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-17, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the current ending is not currently in progress, step S340-7 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special prize opening 8 or the like is open, that is, whether or not the special prize opening control device 80 is in operation. If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 8 is being opened, it determines in step S340-8 whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the big prize opening 8 is satisfied. To do. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, 9) in the round game, or the maximum open time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) ) Is adopted. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80c is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c in order to close the special winning opening 8, and the opening / closing of the special winning opening determined in step 340-3 is performed. Referring to the control table, based on the current round number (R) and special operation number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the special electric operation number (K) is the number of releases set in the round game, or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter is a specified number (for example, 9) Therefore, it is determined whether or not this condition is satisfied. If it is determined that one round has been completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round has not been completed, the jackpot game process is ended.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the special winning opening 8 is not open, the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. 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 S340-4.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a clears the special figure operation number storage area and clears the counter value of the round winning counter to “0”.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area is the number of round games executed in the jackpot game. When determining “Yes”, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S340-15, and when determining “No”, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a resets the round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of jackpot according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sends the ending command associated with the type of jackpot to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. Next, the main CPU 101a sets an ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-17, 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 proceeds to step S340-18 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a sets 5 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game end process shown in FIG.

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

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-5.

  In step S350-2, 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 small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a small hit game start process. In the small hit game start processing, a special winning opening opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of small hit is selected according to the special figure stop symbol data. Specifically, the big winning game opening / closing control table for the small hit game is determined according to the special figure stop symbol data.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the special figure operation number storage area (special operation number (K)) and stored. Then, in order to open the special prize opening 8, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set, and the current special electric operation is performed with reference to the special prize opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3. The opening time of the special winning opening 8 based on the number (K) is set in the special game timer counter, and the small hit game is ended.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here means the period from the end of opening of the last big winning opening 8 to the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-13 when it is determined that it is currently ending, and moves to step S350-6 when it is determined that it is not currently ending.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 8 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 8 is not open, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-10, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 8 is open, in step S350-7. Then, it is determined whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 8 is satisfied. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value (C) of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, nine), or the opening time of one time of the big winning opening 8 has passed (special game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-8, and if it determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set to close the big prize opening 8, and the big prize opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3 is referred to. Based on the current special operation number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The small hit end condition is that the special winning action number (K) is set to the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 8 or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter reaches a specified number (for example, 9). It is that. When the main CPU 101a determines that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-11, and when determining that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hitting game process. To do.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the special figure operation number storage area and sets “0” in the counter value (C) of the round winning counter. That is, the special figure operation number storage area and the round winning counter are cleared.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the type of small hits in the transmission data storage area for presentation according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sets an ending time according to the type of small hits. Set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-8 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, when the main CPU 101a determines that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process, and when it determines that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-4. .

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-14 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that the game is not done, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets “0” to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the game condition data (high probability data and time reduction data).

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a collates the high probability data loaded in step S360-1 against the jackpot winning probability state determination table, and sets the jackpot winning probability state after the jackpot game. In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a collates the high probability data loaded in step S360-1 against the jackpot winning probability state determination table, and sets the executable number (Xa) in the remaining variation counter of the high probability state. To do. If the main CPU 101a determines that the high probability flag is not turned on in step S360-2, the main CPU 101a sets nothing in the remaining fluctuation counter in the high probability state in step S360-3.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a compares the time slot data loaded in step S360-1 with the start port winning easiness state determination table, and sets the starting port winning easiness state after the jackpot game. In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a collates the time-shortening data loaded in step S360-1 with the start opening winning easiness state determination table, and sets the executable number (Ja) in the remaining fluctuation number counter in the time-saving state. To do. Note that if the main CPU 101a determines in step S360-4 that the time reduction flag is not turned ON, the main CPU 101a sets nothing in the remaining change counter in the time reduction state in step S360-5.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time reduction data “01H” is loaded in step S360-1, that is, a big hit (normal big hit, probability change big hit or sudden big hit) that shifts to the short time state in the non-time short state. Determine whether or not you have won. If the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction data “01H” is not loaded, the process proceeds to step S360-16. If the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction data “01H” is loaded, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S360-7.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is currently being performed, specifically, whether or not the later-described general-purpose power transmission processing data is “1”. If the main CPU 101a determines that the normal symbol variation display is not currently being performed, the process proceeds to step S360-8. If the main CPU 101a determines that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S360-9.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a sets a right-handed execution notification designation command (F6H00H) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and moves the process to step S360-16.

  In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a checks the auxiliary game timer counter to check the remaining time of the normal symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “normal diagram variation remaining time”), and in step S360-10 It is determined whether or not the remaining fluctuation time is less than 5.0 seconds. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is less than 5.0 seconds, the process proceeds to step S360-8. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is not less than 5.0 seconds, that is, it is 5.0 seconds or more, the process proceeds to step S360-11. Move.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 101a confirms the current number of reserved drawings (G), and in step S360-12, determines the right-handed waiting time. Here, the right-handed standby time determination will be described. The right-handed waiting time determination is to calculate a time to wait until a right-handed execution notification designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (right-handed waiting time: t1), and is right-handed as shown in FIG. This is performed based on the standby time determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (d), the right-handed waiting time determination table shows that when the number of reserved drawings (G) is 0 (G = 0), the number of reserved drawings (G) is 1 to 4 (G> 0). ), And the right-handed waiting time is determined based on the current number of times of normal suspension (G). Specifically, when the number of held regular symbols (G) is 0, the right-handed waiting time is obtained by subtracting 4.0 from the counter value of the current auxiliary game timer counter, that is, the remaining time of the normal symbol variation display. It will be time. On the other hand, when the number of held regular symbols (G) is 1 to 4, the right-handed waiting time is the counter value of the current auxiliary game timer counter, that is, the remaining time of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 101a sets the right-handed waiting time calculated in step S360-12 to the right-handed notification timer counter. In step S360-14, the main CPU 101a waits for right-handed waiting in the right-handed waiting flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The flag is turned ON, and a right-handed standby notification designation command (F6H01H) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S360-15. The right-handed notification timer counter is subtracted by “4” every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S360-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming condition state, sets a gaming state designation command representing the gaming condition state in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S360-17 The special electric processing data is set to 0, and the processing moves to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

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

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is shifted to the process (step S410). If the normal figure normal power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal symbol fluctuation process (step S420). The process is moved to step S430), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 3, the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S440), and details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The normal symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. If it is determined that the normal symbol is being displayed, the main CPU 101a ends the normal symbol storage determination process. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol hold count counter (ordinary symbol hold count (G), hereinafter referred to as "general symbol hold count (G)") is 1 or more. When the number of held general symbols (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of common figure reservations (G) is “1” or more, the value stored in the normal symbol reservation number storage area in step S410-3 ( G) is updated by subtracting “1”, and the new number of reserved drawings (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 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit with the previous number. 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. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 24 in accordance with the data shift (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not the hit determination random number for the normal symbol stored in the main ROM 101b is compared with the hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b after being shifted in step S410-4. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, since the winning determination table is associated with the start port winning ease state (non-short-time state / short-time state) (see FIG. 11A), the short-time flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol determination. Specifically, the main CPU 101a compares the normal symbol determination random number stored in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b to determine the normal symbol. . As described above, since this normal symbol determination table is associated with the result of the hit determination (win / loss), the result of the hit determination is confirmed, and the normal symbol determination table related to the result of the hit determination is determined. select.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 101a determines a normal effect symbol designation command based on the result of the normal symbol determination, and sets the determined normal effect symbol designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In step S410-8, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol stop symbol data”), that is, the type of the normal symbol, based on the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The determined general symbol stop symbol data is determined when the auxiliary symbol reference data is determined in the normal symbol memory determination processing, when the general symbol variation pattern is determined in the general symbol variation pattern determination processing, or in the normal symbol stop processing of FIG. It is also used to determine whether the second start port 7 is opened or closed in the auxiliary game process of FIG.

  The hit normal symbol is a symbol expressed by lighting for a certain period of time by the first LED (the one marked with “◯” in FIG. 1) constituting the normal symbol display device 21. The loss normal symbol is a symbol expressed by lighting for a certain period of time by the second LED (the one marked with “x” in FIG. 1).

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a performs a common map variation pattern determination process. Specifically, since the normal pattern variation pattern determination table is classified according to the state of the start opening winning ease, the main CPU 101a first confirms the time flag storage area and determines the current start opening winning ease. A general pattern variation pattern determination table related to the state is selected. Then, the main CPU 101a compares the random number for determining the customary pattern fluctuation pattern in the 0th storage unit, which is shifted in the above step S410-4, with the selected customary pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (normal map). (Variation time).

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets the base map change time determined in the base map change pattern determination process in the auxiliary game timer counter. By the process of this step, the time for normal symbol variation display is determined. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets normal symbol variation display data in order to perform a normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display device 21. In step S410-12, the base game stop symbol data is collated with the auxiliary game reference data determination table to determine auxiliary game reference data, and set in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a sets “1” in the normal-plot normal power processing data, and ends the normal symbol variation process. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 21 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  Next, the normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal time fluctuation time set in step S410-10 has elapsed (whether auxiliary game timer counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-6, and if it is determined that it has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-2.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets a general symbol change end command, and in step S420-3, stops display on the normal symbol display device 21 based on the general symbol stop symbol data set in step S410-8. Set the data for stoppage display. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the auxiliary game timer counter, and in step S420-5, sets 2 in the general-purpose normal power processing data. The auxiliary game timer counter is decremented by “4” every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the right-handed standby flag is turned on. If the main CPU 101a determines that the right-handed standby flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101a ends the normal symbol variation process. If the main CPU 101a determines that the right-handed standby flag is turned on, the process moves to step S420-7.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether the right-handed standby time set in step S360-12 has elapsed (right-handed notification timer counter = 0?). If the main CPU 101a determines that the right-handed standby time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the normal symbol variation process. If the main CPU 101a determines that the right-handed standby time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S420-8.

  The main CPU 101a turns off the right-handed standby flag in step S420-8, sets a right-handed execution notification designation command (F6H00H) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S420-9, and performs the normal symbol variation processing. Exit.

  Next, the normal symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S430-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in the normal symbol time counter in step S420-4 has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S420-3 has elapsed, in step S430-2, whether or not the result of the hit determination related to the normal symbol stop process is “win”. Determine. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the general symbol stop symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area is related to a normal symbol. Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-4. If it is not determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-3.

  In step S430-4, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special processing data. Then, in step S430-5, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and responds to the normal stop symbol based on the auxiliary game control table. Set the opening time in the auxiliary game timer counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the normal symbol stop process is finished.

  In step S430-3, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the ordinary figure ordinary electricity processing data, and ends the normal symbol suspension process.

  The auxiliary game process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a first determines in step S450-1 whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S450-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S450-5.

  In step S450-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated, and when the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3.

  In step S450-3, the main CPU 101a performs an auxiliary game start process. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table on the basis of the start port winning easiness state (short time state / non-short time state) and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S450-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, first, “1” is added to and stored in the value stored in the general power open number storage area (the general power operation number (D)). Then, in order to operate the normal movable piece 70b, the energization start data of the second start opening / closing solenoid 70c is set, and the current start opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is referred to The opening time of the second start port 7 based on the general electric operation number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S450-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of the last opening of the second start port 7 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-12. If the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

  In step S450-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second start port 7 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second start port 7 is open, whether or not the “open end condition” for ending the opening of the second start port 7 is satisfied in step S450-7. Determine. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the starting opening prescribed winning counter has reached a prescribed (maximum) number (for example, 10), or that the opening time of one opening of the second starting opening 7 has elapsed ( Auxiliary game timer counter = 0) is adopted. Then, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-8 when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, and ends the auxiliary game process when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied. .

  In step S450-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port closing process. In the second start port closing process, energization stop data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is set to close the second start port 7, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is set. The closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter on the basis of the current general electric operation number (D). As a result, the second start port 7 is closed.

  In step S450-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the number of times the second start opening 7 is opened with a preset number of power transmission operation (D), or the counter value of the start opening prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. When the main CPU 101a determines that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-10, and when it determines that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process. .

  In step S450-10, the main CPU 101a sets "0" in the general electric operation number storage area and sets "0" in the second start opening prize prescribed counter. That is, the general electric operation number storage area and the second start opening prescribed winning counter are cleared.

  In step S450-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in accordance with the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and sets an ending time in accordance with the normal stop symbol data based on the auxiliary game control table. Set the auxiliary game timer counter.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S450-6 that the second start port 7 is not open, it determines in step S450-13 whether or not the closing time set in step S450-8 has elapsed. To do. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-4.

  Next, in step S450-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-14, If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S450-14, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0, and determines in step Sb450-15 whether the left-handed execution notification flag is ON. When determining that the left-handed execution notification flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process. When determining that the left-handed execution notification flag is turned on, the main CPU 101a issues a left-handed execution notification designation command in step S450-16. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the auxiliary game process is terminated.

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

  First, the main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the sub CPU 102a, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following processing.

  In step S1001, the sub CPU 102a performs initialization processing. In this processing, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 102b, and the sub RAM 120c in which flags and commands are stored is initialized.

  In step S1002, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating the effect random numbers (the effect symbol determination random number, the effect mode determination random number, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 102c. The sub CPU 102a waits for a predetermined interrupt process while repeatedly performing the process of step S1002.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, whereby the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 35 is executed.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1200, the sub CPU 102a performs a timer update process for updating each timer counter for performing time management related to various effects.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the effect control board 102 performs a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, processing for analyzing the received command is performed in step S1300.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs a special figure holding effect control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure hold effect control process for controlling a special figure hold effect to be described later. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs data output processing for transmitting various effect control commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a newly transmitted command is stored in the reception buffer. If there is no command, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1303, and if not the demo designation command, moves the process to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag of the sub RAM 102c as a pre-process for executing the demonstration effect, and the time until the demonstration effect is started (demonstration standby time). Is set in the demonstration effect timer counter, and the command analysis process ends.

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening prize designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1305, and if it is not the starting opening prize designation command, moves the process to step S1306.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start port winning designation command, confirms the type of the start port related to the start port winning designation command, and determines the counter value of the holding number counter provided for each type. A special figure pending number addition process to be added is performed, and the command analysis process is terminated. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1306, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S13307 and step S1308, and if not the effect designating command, moves the process to step S1309.

  In step S1307, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol pattern determination process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image output device 13, that is, a combination of decorative symbols, based on the information included in the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect designating command to determine a combination (pattern) of the decorative symbols according to the presence / absence of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the effect symbol data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols Is set in the effect symbol storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and an effect symbol effect control command indicating a combination of effect symbols is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designation command, confirms the type of the start port related to the effect symbol designation command, and sets the counter value of the holding number counter provided for each type to “1”. The special figure holding number subtraction process to be subtracted is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. When the sub CPU 102a finishes the hold number subtraction process in step S1308, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1309.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1310, and if not the variation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S1311.

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern that is a variation effect mode of the lottery effect, and ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1311, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1312, and if it is not the effect symbol stop designation command, moves the process to steps S1312 and S1313.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect symbol stop command indicating that the effect symbol is to be stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 102a obtains the above-described effect mode determination random number, determines the effect mode based on the acquired effect mode determination random number, the effect designating command, and the like, and the effect indicating the determined effect mode. An effect mode determination process for setting the mode flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is performed, and the command analysis process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a variation effect classification mode (category) performed by an effect device composed of the image output device 13 or the like corresponding to a special symbol lottery (or a special symbol change display). It is associated with the state of the game condition and the type of period. For example, as the effect mode of the fluctuating effect by the image output device 13, various elements constituting the effect such as the scene by location, situation, time, etc., the main characters and angles that appear, etc. are appropriately set.

  In step S1314, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1315 to end the command analysis process, and if not a gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1316. In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1316, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1317 and ends the command analysis process. If not, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1318.

  In step S1317, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect pattern determination process for determining a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of the special game effect that is an effect related to the special game. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines the special game effect pattern based on the opening designation command, sets the special game effect data indicating the determined special game effect pattern in the special game effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, A special game effect control command indicating the determined special game effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1319 to end the command analysis process, and if not a round designation command, moves the process to step S1320.

  In step S <b> 1319, the sub CPU 102 a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is an aspect of the round effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines a round effect pattern based on the round designation command, sets round effect data indicating the determined round effect pattern in the round effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined round effect pattern. The round effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1321 to end the command analysis process, and if not a ending designation command, moves the process to step S1322.

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern which is an aspect of the ending effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines an ending effect pattern based on the ending designation command, sets ending effect data indicating the determined ending effect pattern in the ending effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined ending effect pattern. The ending effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In the sub CPU 102a, in step S1322, it is confirmed whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a right-handed execution notification designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a right-handed execution notification designation command, the sub CPU 102a performs the process of step S1323 and ends the command analysis process. If the command is not a right-handed execution notification designation command, the sub-CPU 102a performs a process in step S1324. Move.

  In step S1323, the sub CPU 102a performs a right-handed execution notification process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In sub CPU 102a, in step S1324, it is confirmed whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a right-handed standby notification designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a right-handed standby notification designation command, the sub CPU 102a performs the process of step S1325 and proceeds to step S1326. If not, the sub-CPU 102a proceeds to step S1326. Move.

  In step S1325, the sub CPU 102a performs a right-handed standby notification process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1326, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a left-handed execution notification designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a left-handed execution notification designation command, the sub CPU 102a sets a left-handed execution notification control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1327, and ends the command analysis process. If it is not a left-handed execution notification designation command, the command analysis processing is terminated as it is.

(Special figure pending number addition processing)
With reference to FIG. 38A, the special figure reservation number addition processing by the effect control board 102 will be described. In step S1305-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the starting port winning designation command stored in the reception buffer is based on winning in the first starting port 6. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the winning is based on the first starting port 6, the process proceeds to step S1305-2, and is not based on the winning on the first starting port 6, that is, the second starting port. If it is determined that it is based on a winning of 7, the process proceeds to step S1305-3.

  In step S1305-2, the sub CPU 102a adds "1" to the counter value of the first special figure hold number counter to update the first special figure hold number counter, while in step S1305-3, the second special figure hold number counter is updated. The counter value of the holding number counter is incremented by “1”, the second special figure holding number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S1305-4. In step S1305-4, the sub CPU 102a turns on the special figure hold effect execution flag in the special figure hold effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the special figure hold number subtraction process.

(Special figure pending number subtraction process)
The special figure reservation number subtraction process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S <b> 1308-1, the sub CPU 102 a determines whether or not the effect designating command stored in the reception buffer is based on winning in the first starting port 6. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the winning is based on the winning at the first starting port 6, the process proceeds to step S1308-2 and is not based on the winning at the first starting port 6, that is, the second starting port. If it is determined that it is based on a winning of 7, the process proceeds to step S1308-3.

  In step S1308-2, the sub CPU 102a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the first special figure hold number counter to update the first special figure hold number counter, while in step S1308-3, the second special figure hold number counter is updated. The counter value of the hold number counter is decremented by “1” to update the second special figure hold number counter, and the process proceeds to step S1308-4. In step S1308-4, the sub CPU 102a turns on the special figure hold effect execution flag in the special figure hold effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the special figure hold number subtraction process.

(Special figure hold effect control process)
The special figure reservation effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1401, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure holding effect execution flag is ON. If it is determined that the sub CPU 102a is not turned on, the special figure holding effect control process is terminated. If it is determined that the sub CPU 102a is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1402.

  The sub CPU 102a checks the first special figure hold number counter in step S1402, checks the second special figure hold number counter in step S1403, and uses the special figure hold effect control command determination table shown in FIG. 41 in step S1404. The special figure hold production control command to which the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2) are associated is determined.

  In step S1405, the sub CPU 102a sets a special figure hold effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, turns off the special figure hold effect execution flag in step S1406, and ends the special figure hold effect control process. A special figure hold production control command associated with the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2) is transmitted to the image control board 105, so that the special figure hold in the image output device 13 is stopped. Such an image changes.

(Right-handed execution notification processing for production control board)
The right-handed execution notification process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1323-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether a right-handed standby notification flag described later is turned on. When determining that the right-handed standby notification flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1323-4, sets a right-handed execution notification control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and executes the right-handed execution notification process. Exit. When the right-handed execution notification control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105, the right-handed execution notification (the effect of prompting execution of the game ball toward the winning gate 10 and the second starting port 7) ) Is executed.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the right-handed standby notification flag is not turned ON, the right-handed standby notification flag is turned OFF in step S1323-3, and a right-handed standby notification end command is transmitted to the sub RAM 102c in step S1323-3. The buffer is set, and the process proceeds to step S1323-4. When a right-handed standby notification end command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105, a right-handed standby notification (waiting for the launch of the game ball toward the winning gate 10 and the second starting port 7 is waited for. ) Is finished.

(Right-handed stand-by notification processing for production control board)
The right-handed standby notification process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1325-1, the sub CPU 102a sets a right-handed standby notification control command in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c. In step S1325-2, the right-handed standby notification flag is turned on in the right-handed standby notification flag storage area of the sub-RAM 102c. Then, the right-handed standby notification process ends. When the right-handed standby notification control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105, the right-handed standby notification is executed.

  Next, the outline of the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 will be briefly described.

  When the lamp control board 104 receives the production command from the production control board 102, the lamp control board 104 reads out the production lighting device control program based on the production command received based on the received production command, and produces the production illumination. The device 15 is controlled to emit light, and the effect accessory device operation program is read to control the operation of the effect agent device 16.

  When the image control board 105 receives an effect command from the effect control board 102, based on the received effect command, the overall CPU 105 </ b> Aa reads an animation control program from the overall ROM 105 </ b> Ab and outputs an image in the image output device 13. While performing the control, the voice output device control program is read from the general ROM 105Ab, and the voice output control in the voice output device 14 is performed.

  Next, a right-handed execution notification, a right-handed standby notification, and a left-handed execution notification will be described for each situation with reference to FIGS. First, referring to FIG. 42 (a), when the jackpot game is over and the transition to the short-time state is made, the number of pending charts (G) = 0 and the chart fluctuation display is not executed (case) 1) will be described. In this embodiment, in the second special symbol lottery based on the winning to the second starting port 7 than the first special symbol lottery based on the winning to the first starting port 6, the probability of executing the game per long and The probability of shifting to the high probability state and the short time state is high, the probability of executing the short hit game and the probability of shifting to the low probability state are low. That is, the second special symbol lottery is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, in case 1, a notification (a right-handed execution notification) that prompts a player to play a game with a game ball firing strength suitable for a short-time state, specifically, winning to the winning gate 10 and the second starting port 7 is performed. By performing the effect of prompting, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the opportunity to execute the second special symbol lottery that is advantageous to the player, and to reduce the disadvantage suffered by the player. As the right-handed execution notification, for example, as shown in FIG. 44A, in a predetermined area of the image output device 13, the execution of the game ball toward the winning gate 10 and the second starting port 7 is urged. The message is scrolled from left to right, and an image representing the operation of the launch handle 3b suitable for launching the game ball toward the winning gate 10 and the second start port 7 is displayed.

  In case 1, if U1> 0, the first special symbol lottery that is disadvantageous to the player is executed. In the present embodiment, since the second special symbol lottery is preferentially executed, the opportunity for the first special symbol lottery decreases as the timing for executing the second special symbol lottery approaches the time-shift state. At the same time, the chance of the second special symbol lottery increases. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage suffered by the player by performing a right-handed execution notification when shifting to the time-short state and executing the second special symbol lottery as soon as possible after shifting to the time-short state. .

  Since the jackpot game before the transition to the short-time state is in a non-short-time state, if the right-handed execution notification is given before the transition to the short-time state, the winning gate 10 is won in the non-short-time state, and the relative fluctuation Fluctuation display of normal symbols with long time is executed. If the normal symbol variation display is started immediately before the transition to the short-time state, it is not possible to make the game ball win the winning gate 10 immediately after the transition to the short-time state. As the timing at which the normal symbol variation display starts approaches the time-shift state, the opportunity for the first special symbol lottery increases and the chance for the second special symbol lottery decreases. Therefore, when the transition to the time reduction state is made, if U1> 0, it is preferable to perform the right-handed execution notification from the time of transition to the time reduction state.

  Next, referring to FIG. 42 (b), when the jackpot game is over and the transition to the time-saving state is made, the number of pending charts (G) = 0 and the chart fluctuation display is executed (case 2) ). If the change display of the normal symbol is executed during the transition to the short time state, the auxiliary game is not executed at least until the change display of the normal symbol is finished, and the game ball can be awarded to the second starting port 7. Can not. Therefore, in order to suppress the unnecessary consumption of the game balls and reduce the disadvantage suffered by the player, the game is played with the game ball launch strength suitable for the short-time state (toward the winning gate 10 and the second start port 7). Notification (right-handed standby notification) is made to urge the user to wait. As a right-handed standby notification, for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), in the image output device 13, a message prompting to wait for a game ball to be launched toward the winning gate 10 and the second starting port 7 blinks. Then, an image representing the stop of the operation of the firing handle 3b is displayed.

  In addition, when changing to the short-time state, the normal symbol variation display is being executed, because the normal symbol lottery related to the normal symbol variation display is being executed in the non-short-time state where the jackpot game is being played, The probability of winning a “win” in the normal symbol lottery is low (see FIG. 11A). Therefore, the possibility that the auxiliary game is executed after the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is low. In addition, since the number of normal symbols held (G) = 0 at the time of transition to the short-time state, a new normal symbol lottery is not executed after the change display of the normal symbols. Furthermore, it takes time until the game ball wins the winning gate 10 after starting the operation of the launch handle 3b. Therefore, an effect that prompts the execution of the game ball toward the winning gate 10 and the second start port 7 while ending the right-handed standby notification before a predetermined time before the normal symbol variation display ends (right-handed execution notification). I do. Thereby, after the stop display of the normal symbol, the new normal symbol lottery and the normal symbol change display are executed as early as possible, and the disadvantage suffered by the player can be reduced.

  The predetermined time here is preferably determined based on the game ball firing time interval and the winning probability to the winning gate 10. Specifically, when the firing time interval is 0.6 seconds and the winning probability to the winning gate 10 is 20%, the operation time of the firing handle 3b is assumed to be 1.0 seconds, and the operation time of the firing handle 3b and the prize are awarded. The sum of the time required for winning a prize to the gate 10 and the expected value (1.0 seconds + (0.6 seconds × 1 / 0.2) = 4.0 seconds) is set as the predetermined time.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42 (c), when the jackpot game is over and the transition to the short-time state is made, the number of pending charts (G)> 0 and the chart fluctuation display is executed (Case 3) Will be described.

  If the change display of the normal symbol is executed during the transition to the short time state, the auxiliary game is not executed at least until the change display of the normal symbol is finished, and the game ball can be awarded to the second starting port 7. Can not. In addition, if the general figure hold number (G)> 0, the normal symbol lottery and the normal symbol display are executed at least once after the display of the variation of the normal symbol even if the winning gate 10 does not win the game ball. . Therefore, even if the game ball cannot be awarded to the winning gate 10 immediately after the transition to the short-time state and before the display of the fluctuation of the normal symbol is completed, the player is not disadvantaged. Therefore, in order to suppress the unnecessary consumption of the game balls and reduce the disadvantage suffered by the player, the right-handed standby notification is performed when the time shifts to the short time state.

  Further, since the number of normal symbols held (G)> 0 at the time of transition to the short-time state, the next normal symbol determination and normal symbol variation display are always executed after the normal symbol variation display. Furthermore, since the next normal symbol determination is performed in a short-time state, the probability of winning a win is high (see FIG. 11A). Therefore, there is a high possibility that the auxiliary game is executed after the lapse of the required time after the normal symbol variation display ends. Here, in this embodiment, from the above-mentioned predetermined time (4.0 seconds), the time required for the auxiliary game to start from the end of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol, that is, two times of the usual figure stop time ( The total (4.6 seconds) of 0.8 × 2) and the one-time normal map change time (3.0 seconds) in the short time state is longer. Therefore, unlike case 2, in case 3, right-handed standby notification is ended and right-handed execution notification is executed at the end of fluctuation display of the normal symbol. For this reason, wasteful consumption of game balls can be further suppressed, and disadvantages experienced by the player can be reduced.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43 (a), when the special symbol variation display according to the short time state is executed (Ja) and the transition to the non-short time state is made, the normal symbol system game, that is, the normal symbol variation is performed. A case where the display or the auxiliary game is not executed (case 4) will be described. The fact that the normal symbol display or the auxiliary game is not executed at the time of shifting to the non-time saving state does not open the second start port 7 in an advantageous manner for the player immediately after the shift to the non-time saving state. Further, in the present embodiment, a game ball path from the right game area 2A of the image output device 13 suitable for the time reduction state to the first start port 6 is not formed (see FIG. 1). Therefore, even if a game (right-handed) is made to win a game ball to the winning gate 10 or the second starting port 7 after shifting to the non-short-time state, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery can be executed. Because it is difficult, game balls are wasted. Further, a game ball path to the first start port 6 is formed in the game area 2A on the left side of the image output device 13. Therefore, at least the first special symbol lottery can be executed if a game (left-handed) is performed in which a game ball is awarded to the first starting port 6 after shifting to the non-time-saving state. Therefore, in case 4, when making the transition to the non-time-short state, the right-handed execution notification is terminated, and a notification that the game is urged to be played with the game ball launch intensity suitable for the non-time-short state (left-handed execution notification), Specifically, by performing an effect of prompting the first start port 6 to win a prize, it is possible to suppress unnecessary consumption of game balls and to reduce disadvantages experienced by the player.

  As the left-handed execution notification, for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), a message prompting execution of the game ball toward the first start port 6 is displayed from the right in a predetermined area of the image output device 13. While scrolling to the left, an image representing the operation of the launch handle 3b suitable for launching a game ball toward the first start port 6 is displayed.

  Next, using FIG. 43 (b) and FIG. 43 (c), the special symbol variation display according to the time-short state is performed (Ja), and the normal symbol display is displayed when the state shifts to the non-time-short state. The case where it is executed and the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning (Case 5), or the case where the auxiliary game is executed (Case 6) will be described. In this case, in the auxiliary game, even if the non-time-short state is entered, the second start port 7 is opened in a time-short state that is advantageous to the player. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol lottery is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to play a game in which a game ball is awarded to the second start port 7 while the second start port 7 can be won. Therefore, unlike Case 4, Case 5 or Case 6 is right-handed until the normal map display or the auxiliary game ends even if the normal map display or the auxiliary game is executed when shifting to the non-time-saving state. By continuing the execution notification and ending the right-handed execution notification when the auxiliary game ends, the left-handed execution notification is executed, so that the disadvantage suffered by the player can be reduced.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43 (d), the special symbol variation display according to the time reduction state is performed (Ja), and the normal symbol display is executed when shifting to the non-time reduction state. A case where the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss (Case 7) will be described. The normal symbol display is executed when shifting to the non-temporary state. However, since the result of the normal symbol lottery is lost, the second start port 7 is in an advantageous manner for the player immediately after shifting to the non-temporal state. Will never open. Therefore, as in the case 4, even if a game (right-handed) is made to win the game ball to the winning gate 10 or the second starting port 7 after shifting to the non-time-saving state, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol are performed. Since it is difficult to execute the lottery, game balls are wasted. Therefore, in case 6, when making a transition to the non-time-short state, the right-handed execution notification is terminated, and an effect of urging winning to the first start port 6 (left-handed execution notification) is performed, so that the game ball is wasted. Consumption can be suppressed, and the disadvantage suffered by the player can be reduced.

(Other embodiments)
The mode of right-handed execution notification, right-handed standby notification, and left-handed execution notification is not limited to the first embodiment. For example, right-handed execution notification and right-handed standby notification can be performed by sound effects such as voice guidance and warning using the voice output device 14. In addition, although the normal change remaining time in step S360-11 of the first embodiment is set to 5.0 seconds, the normal change remaining time is not limited to this. For example, it can be set to be the same as the predetermined time.

  Furthermore, in the case 3 of the first embodiment, the normal symbol variation display is terminated, and the right-handed standby notification is terminated to perform the right-handed execution notification. However, if the result of the normal symbol lottery related to the normal symbol fluctuation display in case 3 is a win, the right-handed standby notification is terminated and the right-handed waiting notification is ended a predetermined time before the normal symbol fluctuation display ends. Execution notification can be performed. In this case, when the auxiliary game is executed and the second start port 7 is open, the game ball cannot reach the second start port 7 so that the player misses the chance to win the second start port 7. Can be prevented. That is, the disadvantage suffered by the player can be reduced. In this case, it is desirable that the predetermined time is determined based on the game ball firing time interval and the winning probability to the second starting port 7. For example, when the firing time interval is 0.6 seconds and the winning probability for the second start port 7 is 30%, the operation time of the firing handle 3b is assumed to be 1.0 seconds, and 1.0 seconds + (0.6 Seconds × 1 / 0.3) = 3.0 seconds.

  In the first embodiment, the first start port 6 is provided below the image output device 13, and the second start port 7 is provided directly below the first start port 6, while the winning gate 10 is the image output device 13. It is provided on the right side. Further, a series of game ball paths are formed from the vicinity of the entrance to the winning gate 10 to the second starting port 7, but a series of gaming ball paths are not formed from the winning gate 10 to the first starting port 6. However, the positional relationship among the first start port 6, the second start port 7 and the winning gate 10 is not limited to the first embodiment. An appropriate firing strength (suitable for a non-short-time state) for winning the game ball to the first start port 6 and an appropriate (in a short-time state) for winning the game ball to the winning gate 10 and the second start port 7 It is only necessary that the firing intensity is different.

  In the first embodiment, the period of left-handed execution notification is not set. However, for example, 20 seconds or the first special symbol variation display can be set as appropriate, such as four times. In addition, when the left-handed execution notification is performed and the second special figure reservation number (U2) reaches the upper limit value (4), the left-handed execution notification can be terminated. However, if the winning probability at the second starting port 7 is higher than the winning probability at the first starting port 6 as in the first embodiment, the second special figure reservation number (U2) reaches the upper limit value. Even if the right to win the second special symbol lottery cannot be obtained any more, the number of game balls possessed by the player who has won the second starting slot 7 can be increased, so that the auxiliary game ends. It is also possible to continue the left-handed execution notification.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 6 1st start opening 7 2nd start opening 8 Large winning opening 10 Winning gate 13 Image output device 14 Audio | voice output device 15 Illumination device 16 Production | use effect device 19 1st special symbol display device 20 2nd special Symbol display device 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 (2)

A game ball launching means comprising an operable operation unit, and launching a game ball in response to an operation of the operation unit;
A special game lottery means for performing a special game lottery as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when a game ball wins in a first start area provided in the game area;
In the gaming machine provided with a variable start area that can be switched from the basic aspect to a special aspect that is easier to win than the basic aspect as the first start area,
An auxiliary game lottery means for performing an auxiliary game lottery as to whether or not to execute an auxiliary game in which the variable start area is switched to the special mode when a game ball wins a second start area provided in the game area;
A symbol display means for variably displaying a symbol, and then stopping and displaying a symbol indicating the result of the auxiliary game lottery by the auxiliary game lottery means;
If the result of the auxiliary game lottery is the execution of the auxiliary game, auxiliary game means for executing the auxiliary game after the stop display of the symbol related to the auxiliary game lottery,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming state related to the ease of winning in the variable start area is changed to the normal state of easy winning or the ease of winning in the variable start area from the normal state of ease of winning is determined. A winning ease state switching means for switching to a winning ease specific state that is high and suitable for launching a game ball different from the winning ease normal state;
The winning ease state switching means, said variable gaming state related to winning ease to start area from the winning ease normal state when switching to the winning ease certain conditions, variation Display is performed before Symbol symbols Determining means for determining whether or not
When it is determined by the determination means that the symbol variation display is not being executed, the game ball firing strength suitable for the winning ease specifying state is determined when switching to the winning ease specifying state according to the determination. by the notification of prompting to perform a game is executed in a predetermined notification means, wherein when the variation display before symbol symbols by the determining means is determined to be performed, varying display end of the symbol And a notification control unit that causes the notification unit to execute the notification when the game is performed. The notification control means includes
When switched to the winning ease normal conditions, the variable display of the symbols is performed, the result of the auxiliary game lottery according to the variable display of the symbols is the execution of the auxiliary game or the winning ease Normal When switched to a state, when the auxiliary game is being executed,
A notification that the player is encouraged to play a game with a launch strength of a game ball suitable for the normal state of winning is between the time of switching to the normal state of easy winning and the end of the auxiliary game. The game machine according to claim 1, which is executed by a means.