JP5512751B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to a player.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins at a start port provided on a game board, a special symbol display device performs variable symbol display. Then, when a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the special game (big hit symbol) is automatically controlled. (See Patent Document 1). In such special games, the big prize opening is opened up to a predetermined number of rounds provided on the game board, making it easy to win game balls, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is a player. Will be paid out.

JP 2012-50678 A

  However, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed immediately.Therefore, there is room for further improvement in order to improve the fun of the game in the process until the jackpot game is executed. It was.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the game in the course until the jackpot game is executed.

In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board in which a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a downflow of gaming balls provided in the gaming board and flowing down in the gaming area. A specific member for changing the direction, a launching device for launching a game ball to the game area with a launch force according to a player's launch operation, and an open state and a game ball that are provided in the game area and are easy to accept the game ball. A special variable winning device that can change to an unacceptable closed state and a special permission condition for controlling a special game that changes the special variable winning device between the open state and the closed state when the start condition is satisfied Special game determination means for determining whether or not the game has been performed, special symbol display means for performing variable display and stop display of special symbols for informing the determination result of the special game determination means, and the starting condition The special symbol display means variably displays the special symbol until a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, and the special symbol display means stops the special symbol after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. Symbol display control means, a first specific area provided in a first game area where a game ball launched by the launching device with a first launching force can flow down, and the first launching force by the launching device the detecting different second specific area in which the second fired gaming balls in firing force is provided in the second game area capable falling, game ball entering the first Japanese Teiryo zone 1 A specific special symbol for notifying that the special permission condition is satisfied by a specific region detecting unit, a second specific region detecting unit that detects a game ball that has entered the second specific region, and the special symbol display control unit is provided. The special symbol After being stopped on the shown means, when the gaming ball is detected by said first specific area detecting unit or the second specific area detecting means, to establish a running start condition for starting the control of the special game execution Start condition establishment means, and special game control means for controlling the special game when the execution start condition is established by the execution start condition establishment means,
The specific member is provided in the second game area, and distributes game balls flowing down the second game area into the second specific area and an area different from the second specific area, With the specific member provided in the game area, a first passing rate at which a game ball fired with the first firing force by the launching device passes through the first specific area, and a second launch by the launching apparatus. The second passing rate at which a game ball launched by force passes through the second specific area is different.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention, the special game is for performing round game of changing to said closed state and said open state by the special variable winning device a predetermined opening mode to a plurality of times, the specific After the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display means, a random number value acquiring means for acquiring a random number value when a game ball is detected by the first specific area detecting means or the second specific area detecting means; And a round number determination means for determining the number of times the round game is performed based on the random value acquired by the random value acquisition means, and the special game control means is configured to execute the execution start condition establishment means by the execution start condition establishment means. When the execution start condition is satisfied, the round game is performed up to the number of times determined by the round number determination means.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific area detecting means detects a first specific area detecting means that detects a game ball that has entered the first specific area, and detects a game ball that has entered the second specific area. A second specific area detecting means for detecting the number of rounds when the game ball is detected by the first specific area detecting means. And when the game ball is detected by the second specific area detection means, the specific round number is set to a second selection probability different from the first selection probability, or the specific round number it may determine the different round number with a predetermined selection probability.

  According to the present invention, in the process until the jackpot game is executed, the interest of the game can be further improved.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with the glass frame opened. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of a specific member. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit lottery table and a normal symbol lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows an example of a round lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a gate effective time setting table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the time control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the condition apparatus action | operation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the combination action gate switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the data creation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the external information production | generation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the output control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is an example of the block diagram of the display screen in an image display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing of the game content. It is a perspective view of Embodiment 2 of a specific member. It is a perspective view of Embodiment 3 of a specific member.

  First, Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described, and then Embodiments 2 and 3 corresponding to modifications of Embodiment 1 will be described.

(Embodiment 1)
(Composition of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the glass frame of the present invention opened, and FIG. 3 is a rear side of one gaming machine 1. It is a perspective view.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button switch 35a for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation is provided.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls 200, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls 200 flow down toward the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One by one is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface. Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball 200 sent out from the ball feed opening 41 has a downward slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the end (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 5) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is small, the game ball is launched with a weak force, and the game ball flows down to the left game area 6. When the moving angle is large, the game ball is launched with a strong force, and the game ball flows down to the game area 6 on the right side.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  A plurality of general winning awards 12 are provided on the left side of the game area 6. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out. The general prize opening 12 is provided only on the left side of the game area 6, but may be provided only on the right side of the game area 6 or on both the left side of the game area 6 and the right side of the game area. It may be done.

  Furthermore, on the left side of the game area 6, a first combination operation gate 18 through which a game ball can pass is provided. The first combination operation gate 18 is provided with a first combination operation gate switch 18a for detecting the passage of a game ball.

  When the game ball passes through the first combination continuous action gate 18 (when the first combination continuous action gate switch 18a detects the passage of the game ball), the right to execute the jackpot game is acquired and within the gate effective time. On the condition that the number of round games executed in the jackpot game is determined (number of rounds), the jackpot game is executed. The same applies to a second combination operation gate 19 and a second combination operation gate switch 19a described later.

  In addition, a first start port 14 constituting a first start region in which a game ball can enter is provided substantially at the center of the game region 6, and a game ball is provided below the first start port 14. Is provided with a second starting port 15 that constitutes a second starting region in which can enter the ball.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, and a closed mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state and an open mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. Movable controlled. When the second start port 15 is controlled in the above-described closed state, the game ball cannot be received due to an obstacle positioned between the first start port 14 and the second start port 15. On the other hand, when the second starting port 15 is controlled to the above-described opening mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 15. That is, the second starting port 15 has no chance to win game balls when the pair of movable pieces 15b are in the closed state, and increases the chance to win game balls when the pair of movable pieces 15b are in the open state.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. Then, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of the game ball, a special symbol determination random number value or the like is acquired, and an execution right for executing the jackpot game described later is acquired. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as “big hit lottery”) is performed. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

Also, on the right side of the game area, there are provided a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass and a big winning opening 16 through which game balls can enter.
For this reason, the game ball is configured not to pass through or win the normal symbol gate 13 and the big winning opening 16 unless the operation handle 3 is rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force. In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 6, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13. The movable piece 15b is not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal symbol lottery” is performed.

  The special winning opening 16 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a jackpot game, which will be described later, is executed, the big prize opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the big prize opening / closing door 16b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the big winning opening 16, A game ball can enter the grand prize opening 16. The big prize opening 16 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  Furthermore, on the right side of the game area 6, there are provided a second combination operation gate 19 through which game balls can pass and a specific member 17 for distributing the game balls to the second combination operation gate 19. Since the specific member 17 is provided only for the second combination operation gate 19, the passing rate at which the game ball passes through the second combination operation gate 19 is such that the game ball has the first combination operation gate 18. It is comprised so that it may become lower than the passage rate which passes. A detailed configuration of the specific member 17 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The second combination operation gate 19 is also provided with a second combination operation gate switch 19a for detecting the passage of the game ball. Similarly to the first combination continuous operation gate 18 (first combination continuous operation gate switch 18a), when the execution right to execute the big hit game is acquired by the big win lottery, the game ball is in the second combination continuous operation gate. When passing 19 (when the second combination operation gate switch 19a detects the passing of the game ball), the number of round games (number of rounds) is determined, and the jackpot game is executed.

  At the bottom of the game area 6, game balls that have not entered any of the general prize opening 12, the first start opening 14, the second start opening 15, and the big prize opening 16 are discharged out of the gaming machine. Out port 11 is provided.

In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. An image display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7, and an effect drive device 33 in the form of a belt is provided above the image display device 31.
In the present embodiment, the image display device 31 is used as a liquid crystal display device. However, a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used, or a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED. Alternatively, a display device such as a dot matrix may be used.

  The image display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, a plurality of (for example, three) effect symbols 36 are displayed in order to notify a jackpot lottery result to be described later.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, this effect symbol 36 is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a special symbol, which will be described later. Stop display according to the symbol stop display. In other words, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 36 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 36 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time). Then, when a combination of specific performance symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed, the big hit is notified as the big win lottery result.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, this effect symbol 36 is the same whether a game ball enters the first start port 14 or when a game ball enters the second start port 15. Various types of effect symbols 36 are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. However, different types of effect symbols 36 may be variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. I do not care.

  The image display device 31 displays various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36. The image displayed on the image display device 31 also gives the player a sense of expectation that they may win a jackpot.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  Further, when the player's operation is detected by the effect button switch 35a, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Outside the gaming area at the lower right of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol hold display 23, the second special symbol hold display A device 24 and a normal symbol hold display device 25 are provided. Furthermore, a condition device operating display device 26 and a combination operating device display device 27 are provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 notifies a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. . By displaying a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery on the first special symbol display device 20, the lottery result is notified to the player. For example, “7” is stopped and displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is stopped and displayed when the player is lost. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 15, and its role is the first special display This is the same as the symbol display device 20.

  Here, in this embodiment, the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 and the effect symbol 36 of the image display device 31 are used as display devices for notifying the lottery result of the same jackpot lottery. It has. The special symbols of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 are controlled on the main control board 110 side, as will be described later, and directly affect the gaming state. The effect symbol 36 of the device 31 is controlled on the effect control board 120 side as will be described later, and is a symbol intended for the effect, and is different in that it does not directly affect the gaming state.

  Here, the “big hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is This is a process for determining whether the random value corresponds to “big hit”. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, A special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  In addition, “big hit” means that the right to execute a big hit game was acquired in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 (big hit) To have won.

  In addition, the “big hit game” is a game in which the big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened and a game ball can enter the big prize opening 16, and after acquiring the right to execute the big hit game, The game is performed when a specific execution condition is satisfied (the game ball passes through the first combination operation gate 18 and the second combination operation gate 19). In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” constitutes a “special game”.

  In this jackpot game, a round game in which the big winning opening 16 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 16 in each round game, and when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the big prize opening 16 during this time, Round game is over.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, a random symbol value for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the random symbol value for determining the acquired normal symbol corresponds to “winning”. This refers to the process of determining whether or not a numerical value. Regarding the lottery result of this normal symbol lottery, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the lottery result is not immediately notified. Instead, the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking, When a predetermined fluctuation time has passed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or during a big hit game, and if a big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition is applied. And the right to win a lottery is put on hold. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  Also, the upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The condition device operating display device 26 is a display device for notifying that the right to execute a jackpot game has been acquired. In the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, a win is won. The LED is turned on when a special symbol for notifying that the display has been stopped is displayed.

  The display device 27 during the combination operation is a display device for informing that the jackpot game is being executed, and a specific execution condition is established after acquiring the right to execute the jackpot game (the first combination game). The LED is turned on when a game ball passes through the operation gate 18 and the second combination operation gate 19.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). With 51 as a fulcrum, the other end in the left-right direction (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to be released from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2. A lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end side in the left-right direction of the glass frame 50. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Description of specific members)
Next, the specific member 17 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the specific member 17.

  The specific member 17 is made of synthetic resin, and flows through the partitioning portion 17b for partitioning the sorting region 17a, the first opening 17c for receiving the game ball flowing down from the gaming region, and the sorting region 17a. The obstacle 17d that changes the flow direction of the game ball that is flowing, and a plurality of second openings 17e through which the game ball flowing down in the sorting area 17a can pass. The game ball that has passed through the second opening 17e exits the sorting area 17a and flows down the game area 6 again.

  Of the multiple (for example, five) second openings 17 e, a specific second opening 17 e is configured as the second combination operation gate 19.

  For this reason, the obstacle 17d has a function of distributing the game ball flowing down in the distribution area 17a to the specific second opening 17e (second combination operation gate 19) or the other second opening 17e. Have.

  That is, in the first embodiment, since the five second openings 17e are provided, the game ball that has passed through the first opening 17c passes through the second combination operation gate 19 with a probability of 1/5. Will do.

  As described above, the specific member 17 can greatly affect the passing rate at which the launched game ball passes through the second combination operation gate 19. In the first embodiment, the passing rate of the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area 6 through the first combination operation gate 18 and the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area 6 pass through the first opening 17c. It is assumed that the passing rate of passing is substantially equal by a game nail (not shown). For this reason, the game ball that has flowed down the right side of the game area 6 by the specific member 17 has flowed down the right side of the game area 6 in comparison with the passing rate that the game ball that has flowed down the left side of the game area 6 passes through the first role action gate 18. The passing rate through the operating gate 19 is configured to be low.

  In the first embodiment, the number of the plurality of second openings 17e is five. However, if the number of the second openings 17e is plural, the number of the second openings 17e may be two or ten. The number is not limited to five.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the specific member 17 is formed of a synthetic resin. However, all or a part of the specific member 17 may be made of a brass nail or a metal having a hardness equivalent to that of brass. For example, only the obstacle portion 17d may be configured by a brass nail, and the entire specific member 17 may be configured by a brass nail.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the game ball that has passed through the second opening 17e flows down the game area 6 again, but has an out port immediately below the second opening 17e, and the second opening 17e. The game ball that has passed may be configured to always enter the out port.

  Furthermore, you may comprise the specific member 17 only with the obstruction part 17d, without providing the partition part 17b, the distribution area | region 17a, and the 1st opening part 17c.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states relating to the big hit lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” as states relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b included in the second starting port 15. And “short-time gaming state”. The state related to the big hit lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state related to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other, and are independent. You can also. That means
(1) The case of “low probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”;
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a case of “high probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 /299.5 refers to a gaming state set low. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to a high value of 1 / 29.95, for example. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is called “probability jackpot”, and the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low probability gaming state is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is, for example, 29 seconds. The gaming state is set to be long and the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning the win is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds, for example. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to open for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that, in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is, for example, 3 seconds. , A game that is set shorter than the “non-short game state” and that the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning the win is, for example, 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state” State. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/65536, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 65535/65536. And set high. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second start port 15 is more easily controlled to the open mode than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery are more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state”. Has been. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the normal symbol lottery win probability is advantageous.

  In addition, since the normal symbol gate 13 is provided on the right side of the game area, when in the “short-time game state”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated, and a game ball is launched with a strong launch strength to play a game. It is configured.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20, the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, etc. Is used to control the game.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 Mouth detection switch 15a, large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the large winning opening 16, first combination continuous operation gate switch 18a for performing big hit game, second combined operation gate switch 19a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a large winning opening opening / closing for operating the large winning opening / closing door 16b. Solenoid 16c, first special symbol display device 20 and second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, and first special symbol hold display for displaying the number of reserved balls of special symbols 23, a second special symbol hold display 24, a normal symbol hold display 25 for displaying the number of held balls of the normal symbol, a condition device operating display device 26 for notifying that the right to execute the jackpot game has been acquired, An in-community display device 27 that notifies that a big hit game is being executed and a game information output terminal plate 30 that outputs an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot lottery table used in the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 6), a regular symbol lottery table used in the regular symbol lottery (see FIG. 6), a symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a jackpot Mainly a jackpot game end setting data table (see FIG. 8) for determining the game state after the end, a round lottery table (see FIG. 9) for determining the number of round games executed in the jackpot game, etc. It is stored in the ROM 110b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 110c, a combination action flag storage area, a gate valid flag storage area, a special symbol special electricity processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, First special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first special symbol random value storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, round number (R) storage area, Opening count (K) storage area, number of entries in the big prize opening (C) storage area, gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter, short-time count (J) counter, game state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data storage area for production, gate valid time timer counter, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, open Interval timer counter, start time timer counter, closing time timer counter, a variety of timer counter and end interval timer counter is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is provided with a connector that is wired to the main control board 110 and connects external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  Here, the external information signal output to the hall computer or the like of the game store is composed of serial data of a plurality of bytes by serial communication, and each bit includes game information such as a symbol confirmation signal. In this embodiment, the serial data of the external information is composed of 8 bits, the 0th bit means ON / OFF of the symbol determination signal, the 1st bit means ON / OFF of the condition device operation signal, 2 The bit means ON / OFF of the consecutive action signal, and the third bit means ON / OFF of the time reduction / hit signal.

  The power supply substrate 170 is a substrate that supplies a power supply voltage to various substrates. For power supply to the main control board 110, a backup power source dedicated to the main control board, which is a capacitor, is provided. Note that the backup power supply of the power supply board 170 is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

  Therefore, the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 constitutes a storage means capable of storing the written data even when the power to the gaming machine 1 is cut off by a backup power supply dedicated to the main control board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of the data stored in the main RAM 110c is preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The

  In order to enable the main RAM 110c to store the written information even when the power to the gaming machine 1 is cut off, the main RAM 110c is not provided with a backup power source dedicated to the main control board, and the main RAM 110c is a nonvolatile flash memory or the like. It may be configured.

  In addition, the power supply board 170 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 in order to detect in advance that the power supply is cut off. When the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, the power supply detection signal is output. Output to the main control board 110. Thereby, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a becomes inactive state.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110, or an input signal from the effect button switch 35a and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150.

  The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the image display device 31 and the audio Effect data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the effect data (effect pattern designation command or the like to be described later) is determined. Then, the determined presentation data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110. Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area during the calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34. The lamp control board 140 receives presentation data (various commands) from the presentation control board 120, and based on the received presentation data, energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the presentation drive device 33 is performed. Control, light lighting control in the lighting device for effect 34, and drive control of a motor for changing the light irradiation direction are performed.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the effect control board 120, the image display device 31, and the audio output device 32. The image display device 31 includes a host CPU for performing image display control, a host RAM having a temporary storage area functioning as a work area for the host CPU, a host ROM storing a host CPU control processing program, and the like. A CGROM storing image data, a VRAM having a frame buffer for drawing image data, a VDP (Video Display Processor) serving as an image processor, and a sound control circuit for controlling sound are provided.

  The host CPU instructs the image display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM in the VDP based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120. The VDP draws image data stored in the CGROM in the frame buffer of the VRAM based on an instruction from the host CPU. Next, a video signal (RGB signal or the like) is generated based on the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM, and the generated video signal is output to the liquid crystal display device.

  The sound control circuit includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, and the audio output device 32. Audio output control at.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 5). As a major premise, the launch control board 160 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the launch control board 160 (the voltage to be supplied to the launch control board 160). Variable). The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the firing solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

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

(Big hit lottery table)
FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a big hit lottery table used for the big hit lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the jackpot lottery table is associated with the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random number value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery table shown in FIG. 6A, and determines whether it is “big hit” or “lost” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol determination random value.

For example, according to the jackpot lottery table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6 (a), two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “8” are obtained in the low probability gaming state. The jackpot is determined. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9.

(Normal design lottery table)
FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for normal symbol lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, in the hit determination table, presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, a normal symbol determination random number value, and a determination result of the normal symbol lottery are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 6B, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6B, when in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. FIG. 7A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 7B is a symbol determination that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a loss. It is a table.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the symbol determination table for the jackpot includes a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won) and a game ball in the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Is associated with a jackpot symbol random value acquired when the ball enters.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7B, the symbol determination table in the loss is associated with the type of the special symbol display device. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7B, also in the symbol determination table for the loss, a random symbol value for the lost symbol may be provided and associated with the random value for the lost symbol.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7, and determines the special symbol type (stop symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display device, the jackpot symbol random number, and the like.

  For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7A in the case of a jackpot, and if the acquired jackpot symbol random number value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03”. ”(Special symbol 3 (first positive variation jackpot 3)) is determined. In case of loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random number value.

  Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data.

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot game is ended (see FIG. 8) is determined by the special symbol type (stop symbol data), so the special symbol type indicates the game state after the jackpot game ends. It can be said that it is determined.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 8 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the big hit game end setting data table includes special symbol stop symbol data, a game state buffer, a short-time game state, a short-time game number (J), a probability game state, and a high-probability game number. (X) is associated.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data of the special symbol and the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), and the probability game state Then, the high probability game number (X) is determined.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is that even if it is the stop symbol data of the same special symbol, based on the information stored in the game state buffer (game state at the time of winning the jackpot), It is possible to vary the flag setting and the number of times (J).

Specifically, if the stop symbol data of the special symbol is stop symbol data 03 (corresponding to special symbol 3, first probability variation big hit 3), a high probability game flag, a high probability game count (X), a short-time game flag With regard to, regardless of the information stored in the game state buffer, after the jackpot game ends, the high probability game flag is set, the high probability game number (X) is set to 10,000 times, and the short-time game flag is set. .
On the other hand, regarding the number of times (J), if information (00H or 01H) indicating a gaming state in which the hourly gaming flag is not set is stored in the gaming state buffer, the number of times (J) is set after the jackpot is over. Set 100 times. On the other hand, if information (02H or 03H) indicating the game state in which the short-time game flag is set is stored in the game state buffer, the short-time number (J) is set to 10000 after the jackpot game ends. To do.
Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Round lottery table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a round lottery table for determining the number of round games (rounds) executed in the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the round lottery table includes the type of the first combination operation gate switch 18a or the second combination operation gate switch 19a, and the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation as described later. The round number random number value acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 19 is associated with the round number.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the round lottery table shown in FIG. 9, and determines the number of rounds based on the type of the first combination operation gate switch 18a or the second combination operation gate switch 19a and the random number value for the round number. To do.

  When the number of rounds is determined, a round number designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 120 is generated based on the determined number of rounds and transmitted to the effect control board 120.

Further, as a first feature of the round lottery table shown in FIG. 9, when a game ball is detected by the first combination operation gate switch 18a, 10 rounds are determined and the second combination operation gate switch 19a plays a game. When a sphere is detected, either 4 rounds or 16 rounds are determined.
Therefore, a player who prefers to select a stable number of rounds, when acquiring the right to execute the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery, the launch operation of passing the game ball to the first combination operation gate 18 A player who prefers to select a large number of rounds receives a lottery of the number of rounds according to the player's preference by performing a launch operation to pass the game ball through the second combination operation gate 19 be able to.

In addition, as a second feature of the round lottery table shown in FIG. 9, when a game ball is detected by the second combination operation gate switch 19a, a random number value for the round number causes a smaller number of rounds (four rounds). The larger number of rounds (16 rounds) is more easily determined. For this reason, it is more advantageous for the player to detect the game ball by the second combination operation gate switch 19a than to detect the game ball by the first combination operation gate switch 18a.
However, as described above, the specific member 17 is configured so that the passing rate of the game ball to the second combination operation gate 19 is lower than the passing rate of the game ball to the first combination operation gate 18. The player performs a shooting operation to pass the game ball through the first combination operation gate 18 while considering the number of game balls to be launched and the number of rounds that can be determined, or enters the second combination operation gate 19. It is possible to develop a strategy for selecting whether or not to perform a shooting operation to pass the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second combination operation gate switch 19a, a plurality of round numbers of a small number of rounds (4 rounds) and a large number of rounds (16 rounds) are determined. However, only a large number of rounds may be determined.

(Gate valid time setting table)
FIG. 10 is a gate effective time setting table for setting the gate effective times of the first combination operation gate 18 and the second combination operation gate 19.

As described above, when the game ball passes through the first combination action gate 18 or the second combination action gate 19 after acquiring the right to execute the big hit game, the big hit game is executed.
The “gate effective time” is a time during which the right to execute the jackpot game is held, and the game ball does not pass through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19 within the gate effective time. Then, the right to execute the jackpot game will be lost.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol stop symbol data, the game state buffer, and the gate valid time are associated with each other in the gate valid time setting table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the gate valid time setting table shown in FIG. 10, and sets the gate valid time based on the special symbol stop symbol data and the game state buffer.

  The characteristics of the gate valid time setting table shown in FIG. 10 are based on the type of special symbol stop symbol data (special symbol type) and the information stored in the gaming state buffer (gaming state at the time of winning the big hit), It is possible to vary the gate effective time.

In particular, in the present embodiment, if information (00H or 01H) indicating a non-short game state is stored in the gaming state buffer, information (02H or 03H) indicating a short time gaming state is stored in the gaming state buffer. It is configured to set a longer gate valid time (for example, 30 seconds). In other words, the longer gate effective time is determined when the big hit in the non-short game state is made than when the big hit in the short time game state.
Thereby, in a state where no privilege such as a non-short-time gaming state is received, the privilege of “big hit game” is prevented from disappearing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when information (02H or 03H) indicating the short-time gaming state is stored in the gaming state buffer, information (02H) indicating the low probability gaming state is stored in the gaming state buffer. The gate valid time (for example, 15 seconds) is set longer than when information (03H) indicating the high probability gaming state is stored in the gaming state buffer. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, the longer the gate valid time is determined for the jackpot in the low probability gaming state than in the jackpot in the high probability gaming state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, even if information (03H) indicating a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state is stored in the gaming state buffer, the special symbol stop symbol data type (special symbol type) Is configured to set different gate valid times.

  Here, a short gate effective time (for example, 10 seconds, 5 seconds, or 0.1 seconds) can be determined when the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are entered. At this time, there may be a case where the game ball does not pass through the first combination action gate 18 or the second combination action gate 19 within the gate effective time, but the big hit game is executed in the high probability game state and the short time game state. Even if the execution right is lost, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are continued. For this reason, when the high probability game state and the short-time game state are entered, the game ball passes through the first combination action gate 18 or the second combination action gate 19 within the gate effective time, and more jackpot games are executed. Can be given to the player.

  In the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, if a short gate effective time of 0.1 seconds, which is shorter than the game ball firing interval (about 0.6 seconds), is determined, The game ball does not pass through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19. For this reason, when the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are entered, it is possible to suppress the continuation rate of the high-probability gaming state with respect to the probability variation entry rate for shifting from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state.

  In particular, in this embodiment, the specific member 17 is determined because the passing rate of the game ball to the second combination operation gate 19 and the passing rate of the game ball to the first combination operation gate 18 are different. A strategy for selecting whether to perform a launch operation for allowing a game ball to pass through the first combination operation gate 18 or to perform a launch operation for allowing a game ball to pass through the second combination operation gate 19 while considering the gate effective time. I can knead.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  In step S1, the main CPU 110a performs initialization processing such as protection control of the main RAM 110c, serial communication port initialization, hard random number activation, watchdog timer initialization, and emission signal setting.

  In step S2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM erase switch provided on the back of the gaming machine 1 (not shown) is turned on. If the RAM erase switch is determined to be turned on, the main CPU 110a clears the data in the main RAM 110c. The process moves to step S7. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch is not determined to be on, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, the main CPU 110a creates a checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is turned on. Here, when generating the checksum, the checksum is generated based on the data stored in the main RAM 110c.

  In step S4, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated when the power is turned on with the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated when the power is turned off. If they match, it is determined to be normal, and the process proceeds to step S5. If they do not match, it is determined to be an error, and the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S5, the main CPU 110a sets a power recovery preparation command indicating that the backup function is effective and power supply recovery preparation is being performed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and issues a power recovery preparation command. Output to the production control board 120.

  In step S6, the main CPU 110a sets an initial value in the work area of the main RAM 110c that requires an initial value at the time of power failure and recovery, and performs a RAM setting process when backup is valid.

  In step S7, the main CPU 110a clears the use area of the main RAM 110c in order to clear the data at the time of power-off.

  In step S8, the main CPU 110a sets a RAM clear designation command indicating that the backup function is not activated and the data in the main RAM 110c is cleared in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and produces the RAM clear designation command. Output to the control board 120.

  In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets an initial value in a work area of the main RAM 110c that requires an initial value at the time of initialization, and performs setting processing of the main RAM 110c when backup is not valid.

  In step S10, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU. Specifically, an interrupt (CTC) to be used is set, and an initial setting for setting an interrupt timer (4 ms) of a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used is performed.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition device shown in FIG. 15 is in operation (special drawing special electricity processing data = 3). That is, it is determined whether or not the special figure special electricity processing data = 3 is set in the special figure special electricity processing data storage area of the main RAM 110c.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the condition device is in operation, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S12. If the main CPU 110a determines that the condition device is not in operation, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S16.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a performs control to turn on the LED of the display device 26 while the condition device is operating.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a sets a condition device operating designation command indicating that the right to execute the jackpot game has been acquired in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and produces the 1 designation command during condition device operation. Output to the control board 120.

In step S14, the main CPU 110a determines whether the gate valid time is 3 seconds or more. That is, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a counter corresponding to 3 seconds or more is set in the gate valid time timer counter of the main RAM 110c.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the gate effective time is 3 seconds or more, it moves the process to step S15, and if it determines that the gate effective time is not 3 seconds or more, it moves the process to step S16.

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a resets the gate valid time to 3 seconds. That is, the main CPU 110a overwrites and sets a counter corresponding to 3 seconds (for example, 750 counter) in the gate valid time timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  Therefore, if the gate effective time is 3 seconds or more after powering on the gaming machine, the gate effective time is shortened to 3 seconds. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a so-called morning action for attracting a player from the morning market to the game shop on the game shop side or an action for starting a jackpot on the next morning on the player side.

  Furthermore, only when the gate valid time is 3 seconds or more, by resetting the gate valid time to 3 seconds, power on / off is repeated many times within 3 seconds to keep the gate valid time forever. Can be prevented.

In step S16, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a big hit game is being played. That is, it is determined whether or not data for the combination operation flag is set in the combination operation flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot game is being played, the process proceeds to step S17. If the main CPU 110a determines that the jackpot game is not being played, the process proceeds to step S20.

  Here, as will be described later, the “competitive action flag” is data for identifying that the jackpot game is being executed. After acquiring the right to execute the jackpot game, the first combination action is performed. When the game ball passes through the gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19, a combination operation flag is set (see step S260-5 described later).

  In step S <b> 17, the main CPU 110 a performs control to turn on the LED of the display device 27 during combination operation.

  In step S18, the main CPU 110a sets a command-in-operation specifying command indicating that the jackpot game is being executed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and sends the command-in-operation specifying command to the effect control board 120. Output.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination initial random number value, the jackpot symbol initial random value, the round number initial random value, and the normal symbol determination initial random value.

  In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the power cutoff flag is ON. If it is determined that the power cut-off flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S40 to prepare for power interruption, and if it is determined that the power cut-off flag is not ON, the process returns to step S20.

  Here, when the power supply board 170 detects a power failure (voltage drop), the power supply board 170 outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110. Then, the main CPU 110a that has input the power interruption detection signal sets the power interruption flag to ON. Thus, the “power cutoff flag” is turned ON when the power supply board 170 detects a power failure (voltage drop).

Then, unless the power is cut off, in normal games, the processes of Step S20 and Step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.
Such a process of repeatedly performing the processes of step S20 and step S30 corresponds to a normal game loop process.

  In step S40, the main CPU 110a saves various data used in the main RAM 110c. Specifically, the gate valid flag data, the combination operation flag data, the gate valid time timer counter counter, special figure special processing data, and the like are saved.

  In step S41, the main CPU 110a creates a checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is shut off. Again, as in step S3, a checksum is generated based on the data stored in the main RAM 110c.

  In step S42, the main CPU 110a prohibits access to the main RAM 110c and protects the contents of the main RAM 110c. Then, an infinite loop is performed to prepare for power down.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, 1 is subtracted from the gate valid time timer counter, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, normal symbol time counter, general electricity open time counter, start interval timer counter, start time timer counter, and end interval timer counter. Perform the process. Further, when the gate valid time timer counter and the special symbol time counter are 0, processing for setting / clearing various flags corresponding to the timer is performed. This time control process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs random number update processing for the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the round number random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for updating the special symbol determining initial random number value, the jackpot symbol initial random number value, the round number initial value random number value, and the normal symbol determining initial random number value. Perform update processing.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detecting switch 12a, a large winning opening detecting switch 16a, a first starting opening detecting switch 14a, a second starting opening detecting switch 15a, a gate detecting switch 13a, and a first combination operation gate switch. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches 18a and the second combination operation gate switch 19a. If there is an input, an input control process for setting predetermined data is performed. This input control process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. The details of the special figure special electric control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs ordinary symbol lottery control processing for ordinary symbol lottery and ordinary electric accessory control.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated. If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, with reference to the normal symbol lottery table shown in FIG. 6B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area is a random value corresponding to “win” The process of determining is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the normal symbol variation, and when the normal symbol variation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed. If the random number value for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven, and the second start opening 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined opening time. Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to be in an open state for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to be opened for 3.5 seconds.

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a displays the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, the special symbol display device data, the normal symbol display device data, the condition device operating display device data, and the combination operating display. Data creation processing of device data and storage number designation command is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.
In this output control process, the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22, the condition device operating display device 26, and the continuous operation operating display device 27 are turned on. Therefore, the display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data, the normal symbol display device data, the condition device operating display device data, and the continuous operation display device data created in S600 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.
Further, in this output control process, a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Time control processing of main control board)
The time control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S110-1, the main CPU 110a, the main RAM 110c gate valid time timer counter, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, normal symbol time counter, general electricity open time counter, start interval timer counter, start time timer counter, A subtraction process for subtracting 1 from the end interval timer counter is performed.

  In step S110-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the condition device operation process shown in FIG. If the main CPU 110a determines that the conditional device operation process is being performed, the process proceeds to step S110-3. If the main CPU 110a determines that the conditional device operation process is not being performed, the main CPU 110a proceeds to step S110-6.

In step S110-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol time counter of the main RAM 110c and determines whether or not the special symbol time counter = 0. That is, in the special symbol time counter during the condition device operation processing, since the gate effective preparation time is measured, it is determined whether or not the gate effective preparation time has elapsed.
When determining that the special symbol time counter = 0, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S110-4, and when determining that the special symbol time counter is not zero, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S110-6.

  In step S110-4, the main CPU 110a sets a gate valid flag in the gate valid flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.

Here, the “gate valid flag”, as will be described later, acquires the execution right to execute the jackpot game and validates the passing of the game ball to the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19. It is data for determining whether or not. This “gate valid flag” is set after the special symbol for notifying that the jackpot has been won in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 and the gate valid preparation time has elapsed. (This step S110-4), whether the gate effective time becomes 0 (this step S110-8), or when the game ball passes through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19 within the gate effective time (This step S260-7 described later) is cleared.

In step S110-5, the main CPU 110a determines the gate valid time,
Gate valid time setting processing is performed for setting the determined gate valid time in the gate valid time timer counter.

  In this gate valid time setting process, the gate valid time is determined based on the special symbol stop symbol data and the game state buffer with reference to the gate valid time setting table shown in FIG.

In step S110-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the gate valid time timer counter of the main RAM 110c is zero.
When the gate valid time timer counter is 0, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S110-7, and when the gate valid time timer counter is not 0, the main CPU 110a ends the current time control process.

In step S110-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the gate valid flag is set in the gate valid flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the gate valid flag is set, it moves the process to step S110-8, and if it determines that the gate valid flag is not set, it ends the current time control process.

  In step S110-8, the main CPU 110a clears the gate valid flag from the gate valid flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S110-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special figure special power process data, and moves the process to a special symbol memory determination process (FIG. 16) described later as the special figure special electric control process. As a result, when the gate valid time becomes 0, the right to execute the jackpot game is lost.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.
In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.
In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 16a. If there is no detection signal input from the big prize opening detection switch 16a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the big prize opening detection switch 16a, the prize ball counter for the big prize opening is updated by adding predetermined data, and the game balls won in the big prize opening 16 are counted. After adding 1 to the number (C) storage area of the big winning mouth and updating it, the processing is moved to the next step.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process.
In the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, the special symbol determination random number value, The jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the second storage unit) in the first special symbol random value storage area. (4 storage unit), and the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process.
In the second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If there is no detection signal input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port. If the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, The jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are acquired, and the obtained random number values are stored in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the second storage unit) in the second special symbol random number storage area. (4 storage unit), and the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.
In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is generated, and the generated gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Next, if the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to obtain a normal symbol determination random number value. Then, after storing the acquired random number for normal symbol determination in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area, the processing is moved to the next step.

In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs a combination operation gate switch input process.
In this combination operation gate switch input process, after acquiring the right to execute the jackpot game, when a detection signal is input from the first combination operation gate switch 18a or the second combination operation gate switch 19a, a round lottery is performed. At the same time, a process for setting the combination operation flag is performed. The combination operation gate switch input process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 15, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the condition device activation process (step S340), and if special figure special electric treatment data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game process (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the big hit game ending processing (step S360).
This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. Specifically, the specific contents of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. If the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol suspension process of the next step S330. Process to move to. Specifically, the specific contents of the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a determines whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol” or a “losing symbol”. Then, the process moves to the condition device operation process of the next step S340. Specifically, the specific contents of the special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the condition device activation process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19 after the stoppage display of the big hit symbol, When the game ball has passed through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19, a process of moving to the big hit game processing in the next step S350 is performed. Specifically, the specific contents of the conditional device operation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game process of step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the jackpot game. Then, when the jackpot game is completed, a process of moving to a jackpot game end process in the next step S360 is performed. Specifically, the specific contents of the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the big hit game ending process in step S360, the main CPU 110a determines either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and the game state of either the short-time game state or the non-short-time game state. Perform the decision process. When the gaming state is determined, the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process in step S310 again. Specifically, the specific contents of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

First, in step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.
If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while holding. On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the process proceeds to step S312.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process.
Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After the subtraction, the various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, referring to the jackpot lottery table shown in FIG. 6A, the random number value for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit”. It is determined whether or not there is. In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit. Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, referring to the jackpot lottery table shown in FIG. 6A, the random number value for special symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number storage area is a random value corresponding to “big jackpot”. It is determined whether or not there is.

  In the present embodiment, the random number value stored in the second special symbol random value storage area is shifted (digested) with priority over the first special symbol random value storage area. However, the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in the order of winning in the starting opening, and the first special symbol storage area is given priority over the second special symbol storage area. You may let them.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed.
In this special symbol determination process, when it is determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the first special symbol random value storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 to special symbol 6) is determined based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol stored in the 0th storage unit. Further, when it is determined as “losing” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the lost symbol (special symbol 0) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7B. Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing.
Specifically, with reference to a fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) stored in the main ROM 110b, the reach determination random value and special figure fluctuation stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area The special symbol variation pattern is determined based on the random number for use (the so-called jackpot lottery result). Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed.

  Further, in this variation time determination process, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern designation command for a special symbol (a variation pattern designation command for the first special symbol or a variation pattern designation for the second special symbol) corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol. Command) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. That is, it can be said that the special symbol variation pattern and the special symbol variation pattern designation command indicate the result of the jackpot lottery and the variation time of the special symbol.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking). . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electricity processing data = 0 to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated, and if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S320-2 that the set time has elapsed, the special symbol set in step S313 is transferred to the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Stop symbol data for stop display is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 18, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs time-short game end determination processing for subtracting the time-shortage number (J) or clearing the time-short game flag.
In this time-short game end determination process, it is determined whether or not the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, the time-saving count (J) is stored. It is updated by subtracting 1 from the short time count (J) stored in the area, and it is determined whether or not the new short time count (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The process moves to step S330-3 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the processing is moved to step S330-3 without changing the time-saving game flag and the time-saving time count (J).

In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process of subtracting the high probability game count (X) or clearing the high probability game flag.
In this high probability game end determination process, it is determined whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and if the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, 1 is subtracted from the high probability game number (X) stored in the high probability game number (X) storage area and updated to determine whether the new high probability game number (X) is “0”. . As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a stores the game state data (00H to 03H) stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 110c in the game state buffer of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets the two designation commands during operation of the conditional device in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets a gate effective preparation time (for example, 5 seconds) in a special symbol time counter of the main RAM 110c. The gate effective preparation time is subtracted in step S110, and as described above, when the gate effective preparation time becomes zero, the gate effective flag is set in the gate effective flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, shifts the processing to the condition device activation process shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol stop process of this time.

(Condition device operation processing of main control board)
The condition device operation process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the combination operation flag is set in the combination operation flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the combination operation flag is set, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S340-2. If the main CPU 110a determines that the combination operation flag is not set, the main CPU 110a ends the current condition device operation processing.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot (probability jackpot or normal jackpot) based on the jackpot symbol determined in step S313, and transmits an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type for effect transmission. Set in the data storage area.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time until the special winning opening 16 is first opened in the start interval timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a clears the combination operation flag stored in the combination operation flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current condition device operation processing.

(Input processing for the main operation circuit board operation gate switch)
The combination operation gate switch input process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S260-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the gate valid flag is set in the gate valid flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the gate valid flag is set, it moves the process to step S260-2. If it determines that the gate valid flag is not set, the main CPU 110a ends the current combination operation gate switch input process.

In step S260-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first combination operation gate switch 18a or the second combination operation gate switch 19a.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the detection signal is input from the first combination operation gate switch 18a or the second combination operation gate switch 19a, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S260-3, and the first combination operation gate switch 18a or second If it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the combination operation gate switch 19a, the current combination operation gate switch input process is terminated.

In step S260-3, the main CPU 110a performs a round lottery process for determining the number of round games in the jackpot game.
In this round lottery process, first, a random number value for the number of rounds is acquired. Next, referring to the round lottery table shown in FIG. 9, the number of rounds is calculated based on the type of the first combination continuous operation gate switch 18a or the second combination operation gate switch 19a and the obtained random number for round number. decide.

  In step S260-4, the main CPU 110a sets the number of rounds determined in step S260-3 in the round number (R) storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, a round number designation command corresponding to the determined round number is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S260-5, the main CPU 110a sets a combination operation flag in the combination operation flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S260-6, the main CPU 110a sets a command in-service operation designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S260-7, the main CPU 110a clears the gate valid flag stored in the gate valid flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S260-8, the main CPU 110a resets the gate valid time timer counter of the main RAM 110c. That is, 0 is set to the gate valid time timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is during the start interval. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0. If the start interval timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-2.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds stored in the round number (R) storage area of the main RAM 110c = 0. As a result, if it is determined that it is currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and if it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-4, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the big prize opening has elapsed. The closing time is set in the closing time timer counter in step S350-12, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the closing time timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the grand prize opening, and if the closing time has elapsed, the step to open the grand prize opening The processing is moved to S350-5.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process for setting energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 16c to open the special prize opening / closing door 16b.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) of the big winning opening 16 in the start time timer counter of the main RAM 110c in order to set the time for opening the big winning opening. Perform the setting process.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the opening count (K) storage area of the main RAM 110c in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, and the big winning opening based on the added opening count An open (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, at the start of the first round of jackpot, the number K of opening times is set to 1, and a winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. This “opening end condition” is that the value of the winning prize entrance pitch counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed (start time timer counter = 0 and Is applicable). As a result, if it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening closing process for stopping energization data for energizing the special prize opening / closing solenoid 16c in order to close the special prize opening / closing door 16b.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by subtracting 1 from the number of rounds stored in the round number (R) storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round number (R) stored in the round number (R) storage area is zero. That is, it is determined whether or not all of the set round games have been completed. As a result, if the number of rounds (R) = 0, the process proceeds to step S350-13. If the number of rounds (R) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-12.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time (for example, 2 seconds) of the big prize opening 16 in the closing time timer counter of the main RAM 110c in order to set the time for closing the big prize opening. Perform the setting process.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of jackpot (probable jackpot or normal jackpot) based on the jackpot symbol determined in step S313, and sends an ending designation command according to the jackpot type to the effect control board. In order to transmit to 120, the transmission data storage area for production is set.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 110a sets an end interval time (for example, 5 seconds) according to the jackpot type in the end interval timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the end interval timer counter = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-16, and if it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S350-16, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in which 0 is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area, and 0 is set in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-releases (K) storage area and the number of winning prize winning ball (C) storage areas are cleared, and the data relating to the current jackpot game is initialized.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 110a sets 5 to the special figure special electric processing data, and moves the processing to the jackpot game end process shown in FIG.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the main CPU 110a increases Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the high probability gaming state. A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining number of fluctuations (X) storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, 10000 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and stores the short-time game flag based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the area is processed. For example, when the stop symbol data is “03”, the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming status buffer, A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining fluctuation number (J) storage area. For example, when the stop symbol data is “03”, when the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the time-short game state is set to 100 times, and the game state buffer is in the game state buffer. When the game information is 02H or 03H, 10000 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the time-short game state.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Data creation process)
The data creation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S611, the main CPU 110a performs a process of creating drive data output as a port output in order to drive the start opening / closing solenoid 15c to an open or closed state.

  In step S612, the main CPU 110a performs a process of creating drive data output as a port output in order to drive the special prize opening / closing solenoid 16c to an open or closed state.

  In step S613, the main CPU 110a outputs to the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in order to turn on or off the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. The signal data to be created is processed.

  In step S614, the main CPU 110a performs processing for creating signal data to be output to the normal symbol display device 22 in order to turn on or turn off the normal symbol display device 22.

  In step S615, the main CPU 110a switches the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 or the normal symbol hold indicator 25 to turn on or off. (2) A process for creating signal data to be output to the special symbol hold indicator 24 or the normal symbol hold indicator 25 is performed.

In step S616, the main CPU 110a performs a process of creating signal data to be output to the condition device operating display device 26 in order to turn on the condition device operating display device 26. More specifically, referring to the special figure special electricity processing data storage area of the main RAM 110c, if special figure special electricity processing data = 3, 4, creation of lighting data for lighting the display device 26 during operation of the condition device is made. Do.
As a result, the condition device operating display device 26 is lit during the condition device operating process and the jackpot game process.

In step S617, the main CPU 110a performs a process of creating signal data to be output to the active / in-service display device 27 in order to turn on the active / in-service display device 27. More specifically, referring to the special figure special electricity processing data storage area of the main RAM 110c, if special figure special electricity processing data = 4, the lighting data for lighting the display device 27 during combination operation is created.
As a result, during the jackpot game process, the display device 26 is lit while the condition device is operating.

  In step S620, the main CPU 110a performs external information generation processing for generating external information related to game content. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

(External information generation processing)
The external information generation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S620-1, the main CPU 110a refers to the special figure special electricity processing data storage area of the main RAM 110c and determines whether or not special figure special electric treatment data = 2. That is, it is determined whether the special symbol stop process is in progress. As a result, if the special figure special power processing data = 2, the process proceeds to step S620-2, and if the special figure special power processing data = 2, the process proceeds to step S620-3.

  In step S620-2, the main CPU 110a generates data of external information 1 (symbol confirmation signal). Specifically, serial data of 8-bit external information including a symbol determination signal (0th bit data) for recognizing the number of times the special symbol fluctuates is generated. For example, serial data in which the 0th bit of the serial data of the external information is “1” is generated.

  In step S620-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the special figure special electricity processing data storage area of the main RAM 110c and determines whether or not special figure special electric treatment data = 3. That is, it is determined whether or not the condition device operation process is being performed. As a result, if the special figure special power processing data = 3, the process proceeds to step S620-4, and if the special figure special power processing data = 3, the process proceeds to step S620-5.

  In step S620-4, the main CPU 110a generates data of external information 2 (conditional device operation signal). Specifically, serial data of 8-bit external information including a conditional device operation signal (first bit data) for recognizing that the conditional device is operating is generated. For example, serial data in which the first bit of the serial data of the external information is “1” is generated.

  In step S620-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the special figure special electricity processing data storage area of the main RAM 110c and determines whether or not special figure special electric treatment data = 4. That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game process is in progress. As a result, if the special figure special power processing data = 4, the process proceeds to step S620-6, and if the special figure special power processing data = 4, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

  In step S620-6, the main CPU 110a generates data of external information 2 (conditional device operation signal) as in step S620-4.

  In step S620-7, the main CPU 110a generates data of the external information 3 (combination operation signal). Specifically, serial data of 8-bit external information including a combination operation signal (second bit data) for recognizing that the game is a big hit game is generated. For example, serial data in which the second bit of the serial data of the external information is “1” is generated.

  In step S620-8, the main CPU 110a generates data of external information 4 (time reduction / big hit signal). More specifically, serial data of 8-bit external information including a time-short / hit signal (third bit data) for recognizing that a time-short game or a jackpot game is being generated is generated. For example, serial data in which the third bit of the serial data of the external information is “1” is generated.

  In step S620-9, the main CPU 110a refers to the hourly game flag storage area of the main RAM 110c and determines whether or not the hourly game flag is set. That is, it is determined whether or not it is in the short-time gaming state. As a result, if the short time game flag is set, the process proceeds to step S620-10. If the short time game flag is not set, the current external information generation process is terminated.

  In step S620-10, the main CPU 110a generates data of the external information 4 (time reduction / big hit signal) as in step S620-8.

  According to the external information generation process as described above, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the data of the external information 1 (symbol confirmation signal) is output, and from the condition device operation process to the jackpot game process, the external information 2 (Condition device operation signal) data is output. In addition, data of external information 3 (competitive action signal) is output to the jackpot game process, and data of external information 4 (short time / jackpot signal) is output during the jackpot game process or the short-time game state. become.

(Output control processing)
The output control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S710, the main CPU 110a performs a first port output process. In the first port output process, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c, the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol hold indicator 23. In order to drive the second special symbol hold indicator 24, the normal symbol hold indicator 25, the condition device operating display device 26, or the combination operating device display device 27, the various signals generated in steps S611 to 619 are used. Processing to output to one output port is performed.

  In step S720, the main CPU 110a performs a second port output process. In the second port output processing, the value of each bit of the external information serial data generated in step S620 is output to the second output port in order from the lowest order, and the clock signal and the latch signal are also output to the second output port. Output.

  In step S730, the main CPU 110a performs command output processing. In the command output process, in order to transmit a command to the effect control board 120, a process of outputting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the third output port is performed.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110, which are partially omitted from the flowchart in the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the production control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.
In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in the above step S313 and the variation display of the special symbols is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the transmission data for effects in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “command for preparing for power restoration” indicates that the gaming machine 1 is turned on and has been restored normally, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”. Is set.
This power recovery preparation preparation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on and normally restored. Specifically, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, a checksum of the main RAM 110c is created when the power is turned on, and the checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is turned on and the checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is cut off Compare. Here, if the checksums match, it is determined that the power supply has been restored normally, and a power supply restoration preparation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in step S5.

The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.
Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S7 is stored. Cleared.
The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, a RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in step S8.

The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the special symbol variation pattern is determined in step S314 and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern is started. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120. In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

“Condition device operating designation command” is a command that informs that the execution right to execute the jackpot game has been acquired and indicates that the conditional device operation processing is in progress, “MODE” is set to “E8H”, “DATA” is set to “01H” or “02H”.
The 1 specified command during operation of the conditional device is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the power is cut off during the conditional device operation processing, and the power is restored. Displayed and transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the conditional device operation process is started. Specifically, when the conditional device is operating, one designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S13 when power interruption is restored during the conditional device working process. In the condition device operating 2 designation command, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the condition device operating 2 designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S330-9. After that, the condition device operating designation command set in the transmission data storage area for the effect in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “regular operation designation command” is a command for notifying that a jackpot game is being executed and indicating that a jackpot game is being processed. “MODE” is set to “E8H”, and “DATA” is set to “ 03H ".
This condition device operating designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball passes through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19 after the stop display of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19 after the stoppage display of the jackpot symbol, in the above-described step S260-6, the combination operation specifying command is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area for performance. After that, in the above-described step S700, the command-in-operation designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “round number designation command” indicates the jackpot round number determined by the round lottery, “MODE” is set as “E9H”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot round number. .
This round number designation command corresponds to the determined number of rounds when the game ball passes through the first combination action gate 18 or the second combination action gate 19 after acquiring the right to execute the jackpot game. A round number designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19 during the condition device operation processing (special drawing special electricity processing data = 3), the above step S260-4 The round number designation command corresponding to the number of rounds determined in the above is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the round number designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

“Big prize opening opening designation command” indicates the current number of rounds when the jackpot game is being executed. “MODE” is set to “EAH”, and the DATA is set according to the current number of rounds. Information is set.
With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when opening the special prize opening opening / closing door 16b, the special prize opening opening designation command corresponding to the current number of rounds at the time of opening in step S350-7 is the transmission data storage area for effect in the main RAM 110c. Set to Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for this opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, before the jackpot game process is started, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S340-2. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for this ending designation command, when various jackpots are finished, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, before the jackpot game process is terminated, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in step S350-13. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of the special symbol variation, at the end of the special symbol variation, at the start of the big hit game and at the end of the big hit. . Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in step S330-4, the high probability game flag, the high probability game count, the short-time game flag, and the short-time count (J) are set in step S360-6. In addition, a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Note that the command transmitted to the effect control board 120 is not limited to the command shown above, and a “demonstration designation command” indicating that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating. “First special symbol storage designation command” indicating the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area “Second special symbol memory designation command” indicating “a start winning designation command” indicating information on various random values acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, normal symbols Commands such as “general symbol designation command” indicating the type of the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the display device 22 and “general symbol variation designation command” indicating the variation time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 are displayed. It may be configured to trust.

  Next, the outline of the effect control board 120 will be briefly described.

  When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 120 analyzes the received command and generates various commands corresponding to each command in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 performed every 2 ms. Thereafter, the generated various commands are transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  In the lamp control board 140, upon receiving the production command from the production control board 120, the production drive device operation program is read based on the received production command, and the production drive device 33 is operated and controlled. The effect lighting device control program is read based on the received effect command, and the effect lighting device 34 is controlled.

  In the image control board 150, when the production command is received from the production control board 120, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received production command, and the audio in the audio output device 32 is read. And the host CPU 150a reads an animation control program from the image ROM and controls image display on the image display device 31.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 110a determines “big hit” in the jackpot lottery, as shown in FIG. 26, the presentation symbol designation command corresponding to the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot are effect-controlled. It transmits to the board | substrate 120, and the fluctuation display of a special symbol is started. After that, the main CPU 110a transmits a symbol determination command to the effect control board 120 after a special symbol variation time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, and stops and displays the jackpot symbol. Further, the main CPU 110a transmits a 2 designation command during operation of the conditional device to the effect control board 120 after elapse of the symbol stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the special symbol.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), the sub CPU 120a that has received the 2 designation command during the operation of the conditional device, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), “launch the right gate or the left gate!” 5 seconds before the gate is activated ......, The jackpot action gate explanation image 38a and the game explanation image 38b explaining the contents of the jackpot game are displayed on the image display device 31. More specifically, the sub CPU 120 a generates a display command for displaying the various images on the image display device 31, and transmits the generated display command to the image control board 150.

  Here, in the combination operation gate explanation image 38a shown in FIG. 27A, the time “gate effective start ○ × seconds ago” is subtracted and displayed in accordance with the remaining time of the gate effective preparation time. . That is, the sub CPU 120a measures a predetermined gate effective preparation time in response to the reception of the 2 designation command during operation of the conditional device.

  Then, when the gate effective preparation time has elapsed, the sub CPU 120a, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), “launch the right gate or the left gate!” The combined action gate explanation image 38c of “remaining ○ × seconds” is displayed on the image display device 31.

  In this combination operation gate explanation image 38c, the time “remaining effective time ○ × seconds ago” is subtracted and displayed in accordance with the remaining time of the gate effective time. More specifically, a table similar to the gate valid time setting table shown in FIG. 10 is also stored in the sub ROM 120b, and when the sub CPU 120a receives the 2 designation command during operation of the conditional device, the already received effect Based on the stop symbol data corresponding to the symbol designation command and the gaming state corresponding to the gaming state designation command, the gate valid time is determined and held. Thereafter, when the gate effective preparation time elapses, the sub CPU 120a displays the determined gate effective time by subtraction.

  When the game ball passes through the first and second combination operation gates 18 and 19 within the gate effective time, the main CPU 110a performs a round lottery and executes a jackpot game. At this time, the main CPU 110a transmits a round number designation command corresponding to the lottery result of the round lottery to the effect control board 120.

  When receiving the round number designation command, the sub CPU 120a causes the image display device 31 to display a round number image 39a corresponding to the round number, as shown in FIG.

  Thereby, the player is notified of the result of the round lottery.

  On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the first and second combination operation gates 18 and 19 within the gate valid time, the right to execute the jackpot game is lost.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the 2 designation command during the operation of the conditional device but does not receive the designation command during the linkage operation within the gate valid time, as shown in FIG. 27 (d), the jackpot game is played. The right extinction image 39b indicating that the right to execute is extinguished is displayed on the image display device 31.

  In this embodiment, it is configured to display the image shown in FIG. 27A when receiving the 2 designation command while the conditional device is operating. However, the sub CPU 120a that has received the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot When the remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol is reduced (for example, when the remaining time is 5 seconds), the image shown in FIG. 27A may be displayed. That is, the sub CPU 120a that has received the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot measures the variation time of the special symbol, and when the remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol decreases, as shown in FIG. The image display device 31 is caused to display the image 37a, the combination operation gate explanation image 38a, and the game explanation image 38b.

  In this case, in the combined action gate explanation image 38a shown in FIG. 27 (a), “gate valid start ○ × seconds ago” is set in accordance with the remaining time of the total time of the special symbol variation time and the gate valid preparation time. The time should be subtracted.

(Description of game content)
Next, the game content in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the explanatory diagram of the game content of FIG. 28, in order from the top, the first start port detection switch 14a (second start port detection switch 15a) is turned on / off (detection of detection signal input), first special symbol display Fluctuation display or stop display of the device 20 (second special symbol display device 21), on / off of the first combination operation gate switch 18a (second combination operation gate switch 19a) (whether or not detection signal input is detected) , Open / close state of the grand prize opening 16, presence / absence of operation in the short-time game state (presence / absence of short-time game flag), lighting / extinguishing of the display device 26 during the condition device operation, lighting / extinguishing of the display device 27 during the continuous operation Shows on / off of flag (gate valid time). In order to simplify the description of the game content, regarding the gate effective preparation time set after the stop display of the jackpot symbol, the set gate effective preparation time is assumed to be 0, and the description regarding the gate effective preparation time is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, when a game ball wins the first start opening 14, the first start opening detecting switch 14a is turned on, and the first special symbol display device 20 starts the variable display.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, the first special symbol display device 20 performs a stop display as shown in FIG. Here, in the jackpot lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 14 in FIG. 28A, if it is determined as “losing”, the first special symbol display device 20 The special symbol corresponding to the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 28C, when the game ball wins again at the first starting port 14, the first starting port detecting switch 14a is turned on, and the first special symbol display device 20 starts the variable display. .

  Thereafter, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, the first special symbol display device 20 performs a stop display as shown in FIG. Here, in the jackpot lottery triggered by the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 14 in FIG. 28 (c), if it is determined that the jackpot lottery, the first special symbol display device 20 The special symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the symbol determination time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, the main CPU 110a in the main control board 110 starts to turn on the display device 26 during the operation of the condition device as shown in FIG. Step S616 etc.). Further, when the gate valid preparation time elapses, the gate valid flag is set and the gate valid time is set (see steps S110-4 and S110-5).

  As shown in (f) of FIG. 28, when the game ball passes through the first combination operation gate 18 (second combination operation gate 19) within the gate effective time, the big winning game is opened. Is executed. At this time, the gate valid flag is turned off (cleared), and the gate valid time is also set to 0 (see steps S260-7 and S260-8).

  At (f) in FIG. 28, the main CPU 110a in the main control board 110 starts to turn on the display device 27 during combination operation (see step S617 and the like). Further, the gate valid flag is turned off and the gate valid time is also set to 0 (see steps S260-7 and S260-8 above).

  As shown in FIG. 28 (ki), when the jackpot game is over, the main CPU 110a in the main control board 110 turns off the condition device operating display device 26 and the combined operation operating display device 27 (step S616, above). (See S617 etc.). Here, after the jackpot game is over, the short-time game state is activated (the short-time game flag is turned on).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28 (ku), when the first special symbol display device 20 starts the variable display triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14, a predetermined variable time has elapsed. The first special symbol display device 20 performs stop display. Here, it is assumed that the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28 (K), when the symbol determination time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses, the lighting of the display device 26 is started during the operation of the condition device, as in FIG. 28 (O) ( (See step S616 above). Further, when the gate valid preparation time elapses, the gate valid flag is set and the gate valid time is set (see steps S110-4 and S110-5).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (ko), when the gate effective time elapses without the game ball passing through the first combination operation gate 18 (second combination operation gate 19) within the gate effective time. When the gate valid time = 0, the gate valid flag is turned off (see step S110-8 above).

  As shown in FIG. 28 (s), even if the game ball passes the first combination operation gate 18 (second combination operation gate 19) after the gate effective time has elapsed, ), The jackpot game is not executed (see step S260-1 above).

(Embodiment 2)
Embodiment 2 is a modification of the specific member 17 shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 29, the specific member 17 of Embodiment 2 is demonstrated. In addition, what requires the same function as the specific member 17 of FIG. 4 attaches | subjects the number same as the number in FIG. 4, and abbreviate | omits description. Further, the control method of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore the description of the control method is also omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the specific member 17 of the second embodiment is made of synthetic resin, and includes a partition part 17b for partitioning the sorting area 17a and a first ball for receiving a game ball flowing down from the game area. From the opening 17c, the receiving port 17f that receives the game ball that has passed through the first opening 17c, the guiding path 17g for guiding the gaming ball received in the receiving port 17f to the distribution area 17a, and the guiding path 17g A discharge port 17h through which the game ball is discharged, a rolling unit 17i through which the game ball discharged from the discharge port 17h can roll, and a plurality of first balls through which the game ball rolling through the rolling unit 17i can fall 2 openings 17e. The game ball that has passed through the second opening 17e exits the sorting area 17a and flows down the game area 6 again.

  Of the multiple (for example, three) second openings 17 e, a specific second opening 17 e is configured as the second combination operation gate 19.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the game ball can be distributed to the specific second opening 17e (second combination operation gate 19) or the other second opening 17e by the rolling part 17i. .

(Embodiment 3)
In the first and second embodiments, the second member continuous operation gate 19 is provided inside the specific member 17, and the game ball passes through the second combination continuous operation gate 19 so that the round lottery is performed. However, a plurality of second combination operation gates 19 may be provided inside the specific member 17, and a predetermined number of rounds may be determined for each different second combination operation gate 19.

  The third embodiment is a modification in which a plurality of second combination operation gates 19 are provided inside the specific member 17 and a predetermined number of rounds is determined for each second combination operation gate 19. . With reference to FIG. 30, the specific member 17 of Embodiment 3 is demonstrated. In addition, what requires the same function as the specific member 17 of FIG. 4 attaches | subjects the number same as the number in FIG. 4, and abbreviate | omits description.

  As illustrated in FIG. 30, the specific member 17 according to the second embodiment includes two specific second openings 17e out of a plurality (for example, five) of the second openings 17e. -1, 2B combination operation gate 19-2.

  In addition, the second A combination operation gate 19-1 is provided with a second A combination operation gate switch 19a-1 for detecting the passage of the game ball, and the second B combination operation gate 19-2 includes a game ball. A second B combination operation gate switch 19a-2 for detecting passage is provided.

  Then, when the passing of the game ball is detected by the 2A second consecutive action gate switch 19a-1, the main CPU 110a determines the fourth round regardless of the round lottery table shown in FIG. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 19a-2, 16 rounds are determined regardless of the round lottery table shown in FIG.

  As a result, when a launch operation for passing the game ball through the second combination operation gate 19 is performed, the number of rounds is directly determined by the second combination operation gate 19 through which the game ball has passed. Focusing on the flow down, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

In the third embodiment, the game ball that has passed through the first opening 17c passes through the second A combination operation gate 19-1 and the second B combination operation gate 19-2 with substantially the same passing rate. Although it is configured, it may be configured such that only one of them is easily passed and the other is not easily passed.
For example, in the game ball that has passed through the first opening 17c, the second B combination operation gate switch 19a-1 in which the 16th round is determined is used in the second A combination operation gate switch 19a-1 in which the 4th round is determined. Instead, it may be configured to pass easily.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the gate valid flag is cleared when the gate valid time elapses. However, the gate valid time is set only at the time of power-on, and the gate valid from the time of power-on. The gate valid flag may be cleared when time elapses. In this case, the gate effective time setting table (see FIG. 10) need not be stored in the main ROM 110b, and when the gate effective preparation period elapses, the gate effective time is not set and the first role combination is set. The gate valid flag may be held until the game ball passes through the operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19.

  Specifically, the process of step S14 for determining whether or not the gate effective time is 3 seconds or more when the power is turned on (see FIG. 11), and the process of step S110-5 for setting the gate effective time after the gate effective preparation period has elapsed. (See FIG. 13) is not performed. Further, a gate valid time counting flag is newly set in the main RAM 110c during the process of step S15 for setting the valid gate time when the power is turned on. Only when the gate valid time counting flag is set, the processing of steps S110-6 to S110-9 (see FIG. 13) for clearing the gate valid flag when the gate valid time elapses is performed. Further, when the gate valid flag is cleared in step S110-8 and step S260-7, the gate valid time counting flag is also cleared. In this way, in normal times, the gate valid flag is held until the game ball passes through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19, while the gate effective time is turned on when the power is turned on. When the gate valid time elapses, the gate valid flag is cleared.

  In the first to third embodiments, the first combination operation gate 18 and the second combination operation gate 19 are configured by gates through which game balls can pass, but are configured by winning holes through which game balls can enter. May be. Furthermore, the type of combination operation gate is not limited to two types, and may be one type or three or more types.

  In the first to third embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9, when a game ball is detected by the second combination operation gate switch 19a, a round is determined from two types of round numbers of 4 rounds and 16 rounds. However, a round may be determined from among three or more types of rounds.

  Further, in the first to third embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9, when the game ball is detected by the first combination operation gate switch 18a and when the game ball is detected by the second combination operation gate switch 19a. Sometimes, the average number of rounds is set to be the same, but the average number of rounds may be set to be different.

  Further, in the first to third embodiments, the external information 2 corresponding to the condition device operation signal is output from the condition device operation processing to the jackpot game processing, but is output only during the condition device operation processing. You may comprise. In this case, the process of step S620-6 for generating the data of the external information 2 (condition device operation signal) during the jackpot game process may not be performed. That is, the process of step S620-6 may be deleted in the external information generation process shown in FIG.

  In the first to third embodiments, the condition device operating display device 26 is configured to be lit from the condition device operating process to the jackpot game process, but is configured to be lit only during the condition device operating process. Also good. In this case, in step S616, the main CPU 110a refers to the special figure special electricity processing data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and turns on the condition device active display device 26 only when special figure special electric treatment data = 3. It is sufficient to create lighting data for this purpose.

  Furthermore, the condition device operating display device 26 is turned on only when power is restored to the gaming machine after the power to the gaming machine is cut off during the condition device operation processing (when the special figure special electricity processing data = 3). You may comprise as follows. In this case, the condition device in-operation display 26 is turned on when the power supply is restored, and the processing in step S12 is left, and the condition device in-operation display is displayed when power is supplied to the gaming machine without being cut off. The process of step S616 for lighting the device 26 may not be performed. That is, the process of step S616 may be deleted in the data creation process shown in FIG.

  In the first to third embodiments, only one type of jackpot game is provided as a special game. However, a plurality of jackpot games with different winning modes (opening times) may be provided.

  Furthermore, in the jackpot lottery, “big hit” and “losing” are separately determined as “small hit”, and if it is judged as small hit, a small hit game different from the big hit game is executed. You may comprise as follows. When this small hit game is executed, it is determined that a small hit is made, and if the special special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 (second special symbol display device 21), the first combination operation is performed. It is desirable that the small hit game is automatically executed without the condition that the game ball passes through the gate 18 (second combination operation gate 19).

  Furthermore, according to the first to third embodiments, the gate effective preparation time is provided after the stoppage display of the jackpot symbol, and the condition device operation flag is set after the gate effective preparation time has elapsed. You may comprise so that a condition apparatus operation flag may be set immediately after stop display of a jackpot symbol, without providing preparation time.

  In addition, according to the first to third embodiments, two types of start ports and correspondingly two types of special symbol display devices are provided, but one type of start port and one type of special symbol display device are provided. You may comprise so that it may be provided, and you may comprise so that 3 or more types of starting ports and a special symbol display apparatus may be provided.

  In addition, according to the first to third embodiments, the gaming machine used for the pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the gaming machine may be used for a swing-type gaming machine (slot machine), a jigball game machine, and an arrange ball gaming machine.

  Thus, in Embodiments 1 to 3, the big prize opening 16 having the big prize opening / closing door 16b corresponds to the “special variable prize winning device”.

  In the first to third embodiments, the firing control board 160, the firing volume 3b, the firing solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c correspond to the “launching device”.

  In the first to third embodiments, the jackpot corresponds to a “special permission condition”, and the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot determination process in step S312 constitutes “special game determination means”. In the first to third embodiments, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game process shown in step S350 corresponds to “special game control means”.

  In the first to third embodiments, the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 corresponds to “special symbol display means”. In the first to third embodiments, the main CPU 110a that performs the special symbol variation process shown in step S320 and the special symbol stop process shown in step S330 corresponds to "special symbol display control means".

  In the first to third embodiments, the first combination operation gate 18 corresponds to a “first specific region”, the second combination operation gate 19 corresponds to a “second specific region”, and the first combination operation is performed. The gate switch 18a or the second combination operation gate switch 19a corresponds to the “specific area detecting means”. More specifically, the first combination operation gate switch 18a corresponds to “first specific area detection means”, and the second combination operation gate switch 19a corresponds to “second specific area detection means”.

  In the first to third embodiments, the jackpot symbol corresponds to the “specific special symbol”, the special symbol special electricity processing data = 4 corresponds to the “execution start condition”, and the combination operation gate switch input process shown in step S260 is performed. The main CPU 110a that performs the conditional device operation processing shown in step S340 corresponds to “execution start condition establishment means”.

  In the first to third embodiments, the main CPU 110a that performs the round lottery and the setting of the number of rounds shown in Steps S260-3 and S260-4 corresponds to “round number determination means”.

  In the first to third embodiments, the first opening 17c of the specific member 17 corresponds to the “accepting portion”, and in the first and third embodiments, the obstacle portion 17d of the specific member 17 corresponds to the distributing portion. In the second embodiment, the rolling part 17i of the specific member 17 corresponds to a distributing part.

  In the first to third embodiments, the main CPU 110a that performs the process of setting the gate valid time timer counter in step S110-5 and updating the gate valid time timer counter in step S110-1 is executed by the main CPU 110a. Corresponds to “time measuring means”.

  According to the above first to third embodiments, even after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not executed unless the game ball is passed through the first combination operation gate 18 or the second combination operation gate 19. Therefore, it is possible to immerse in the afterglow that has been a jackpot, and in the process until the jackpot game is executed, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Furthermore, according to the first to third embodiments, the passing rate of the game ball to the first combination operation gate 18 and the passing rate of the game ball to the second combination operation gate 19 are different by the specific member 17. Since the lottery probability of the number of rounds is different between when the game ball passes through the first combination operation gate 18 and when the game ball passes through the second combination operation gate 19, the player In consideration of the number of game balls to be played and the number of rounds that can be determined, a launch operation for passing the game ball through the first combination operation gate 18 is performed, or the game ball is passed through the second combination operation gate 19 Develop a strategy to select whether to perform a launch operation.

  Furthermore, according to the first to third embodiments, since the gate valid time at which the right to execute the jackpot game will be extinguished is set, the first role association is taken into consideration while considering the determined gate valid time. It is possible to formulate a strategy for selecting whether to perform a shooting operation for allowing the game ball to pass through the operation gate 18 or to perform a shooting operation for allowing the game ball to pass through the second combination operation gate 19, thereby further improving the interest of the game. be able to.

1 gaming machine 2 gaming board 3a touch sensor 3b firing volume 4a firing solenoid 4b ball feed solenoid 4b
4c Launching member 14 First start port 14a First start port detection switch 15 Second start port 15a Second start port detection switch 17 Specific member 17a Distribution region 17b Partition portion 17c First opening portion 17d Obstacle portion 17e Second opening portion 17f Receiving port 17g Guiding path 17h Discharge port 17i Rolling portion 18 First combination operation gate 18a First combination operation gate switch 19 Second combination operation gate 19a Second combination operation gate switch 20 First special symbol display device 21 Second special symbol display device 26 Conditioning device operating display device 27 Combined operation operating display device 30 Game information output terminal board 31 Image display device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
150 Image control board 160 Launch control board

Claims (2)

A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
A specific member provided on the game board and changing a flow direction of a game ball flowing down the game area;
A launcher that launches a game ball to the game area with a launch force according to the launch operation of the player;
A special variable winning device that is provided in the game area and can be changed between an open state in which a game ball is easily received and a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to be received;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not a special permission condition for controlling a special game for changing the special variable prize-winning device between the open state and the closed state when the start condition is satisfied;
Special symbol display means for performing change display and stop display of special symbols for informing the determination result of the special game determination means;
When the start condition is satisfied, the special symbol display means is variably displayed until a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, and after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display means. Special symbol display control means for controlling,
A first specific area provided in a first game area where a game ball launched with a first firing force by the launching device can flow down;
A second specific area provided in a second game area where a game ball launched by the launch device with a second launch force different from the first launch force can flow down;
A first specific area detection means for detecting game balls having entered the first Japanese Teiryo zone,
Second specific area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second specific area;
After the special symbol display control means stops displaying the specific special symbol for notifying that the special permission condition is satisfied, the first specific area detecting means or the second specific area detecting means. When a game ball is detected by the execution start condition establishment means for establishing an execution start condition for starting control of the special game,
Special execution control means for controlling the special game when the execution start condition is established by the execution start condition establishment means,
The specific member is provided in the second game area, and distributes game balls flowing down the second game area into the second specific area and an area different from the second specific area,
By the specific member provided in the second game area, a first passing rate at which game balls launched by the launching device with the first firing force pass through the first specific area, and the launching apparatus A gaming machine characterized in that a second passing rate at which a game ball fired with a second launch force passes through the second specific area is different. The special game is a round game in which the special variable prize-winning device is changed to the open state and the closed state by a predetermined release mode up to a plurality of times,
After the specific special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display means, if a game ball is detected by the first specific area detection means or the second specific area detection means, a random value is acquired to acquire a random value Means,
A round number determination means for determining the number of times the round game is performed based on the random value acquired by the random value acquisition means ;
2. The special game control means, when the execution start condition is established by the execution start condition establishment means, plays the round game up to the number of times determined by the round number determination means. Game machines.