JP5703099B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  As a result of the lottery of the jackpot lottery, when the symbol display based on the winning of the “bonus” is finished, for example, a big winning opening that is normally maintained in a state where a game ball cannot be won is played. A jackpot game where the ball can be won will be played.

  During the jackpot game, a variable display of a new symbol is not performed, and when the jackpot game ends, a new symbol variable display can be started. Then, the display of symbols, that is, the lottery announcement of the jackpot lottery is resumed after the end of the jackpot game, but the predetermined game conditions change for a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game (see Patent Document 1).

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

  Another predetermined game condition is the ease of winning at the start opening. The ease of winning a prize at the starting port will be described. As mentioned above, a lottery lottery will be performed in response to an effective winning at the starting opening, but as a starting opening, an invariable starting opening that is always maintained in a winable state, a winable state and an impossible state And a variable start port that can be switched between. In this case, the state related to winning of the variable start opening is controlled by the start opening control device, and basically, the variable start opening is held in the game ball winning by holding the start opening control device in an inoperative state. Is in an impossible state. The start-up control device operates when a win is made in a lottery performed in response to an effective winning of a game ball at a winning gate. At this time, the variable start port is ready for winning, and there are two start ports capable of winning, so that it is relatively easy to win the start port. In addition, relative means compared with the case where the start-port control device is not operating.

  As described above, the ease of winning a prize at the starting port is improved by the operation of the starting port control device, so that the frequency of winning at the starting port is increased and the number of jackpot lotteries is increased. And if the number of jackpot lotteries increases, the number of “big hit” wins per unit time (the expected value for the number of “big hit” wins) also increases. The ease of winning a prize at the start opening by the operation of the start opening control device is the operation time of the start opening control device, in other words, the time when the variable start opening can be won, the time required for the lottery (also referred to as the usual figure change time) and It consists of the winning probability of the lottery. Therefore, improving the easiness of winning at the start opening means extending the operation time of the start opening control device, shortening the time required for the lottery, improving the winning probability of the lottery, etc. Whether or not to be performed is a setting item, and is appropriately set according to the model and specifications. In any case, winning the “big hit” improves the easiness of winning at the starting point for a predetermined period after the big hit game. That is, the game progresses in the non-short-time gaming state in which the ease of winning a prize at the starting port is set relatively low or in the short-time gaming state set high.

  Since the jackpot winning probability and the ease of winning at the starting point are independent, the combination of these becomes the overall game condition. Then, by winning the “big hit”, both the big win probability and the ease of winning the winning opening, or either the big win probability or easy win is improved. That is, the game progresses in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state, and the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state.

JP 2008-295599 A

  In this way, the game progresses in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state, and the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and the gameability becomes complicated by shifting to various gaming states. While increasing the interest of the game, the monotony of the game can be suppressed. However, in recent years, the freshness of gaming such as the transition of the gaming state due to the combination of such a low probability gaming state or high probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state or a time-short gaming state has faded, and the interest of the game has declined. Yes.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce a decrease in the interest of a game.

The gaming machine of the present invention determines whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when a game ball wins a special starting area (starting ports 6 and 7) provided in the gaming area (gaming area 2A). Special game determination means for performing special game determination (step S235 or step S245, main CPU 101a performing step S311 and step S312), and as the special start region, a first special start region (first start port 6), and The second special start area (second start port 7) is switchable from the basic form to the special form that is easier to win than the basic form, and the special game determination means wins the first special start area. Based on the first special game determination unit (the main CPU 101a that performs step S235, step S311 and step S312), and the second special start A second special game determination unit (a main CPU 101a that performs step S245, step S311 and step S312) that performs a second special game determination based on winning in the area, and the second special game determination unit performs the second In a gaming machine in which special game determination is prioritized and the second special game determination unit is easier to shift to the special game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first special game determination unit, the auxiliary provided in the game area When a game ball wins in the start area, auxiliary game determination means (step S254, step S410-5 and step) for determining whether or not to execute an auxiliary game in which the second special start area is switched to the special mode. The main CPU 101a) that performs S410-6), the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and then the symbols indicating the results of the special game determination are stopped and displayed. The symbol display means (special symbol display devices 19 and 20) and the symbol change time storage means (stores a special symbol change pattern determination table) for storing a plurality of symbol change times, which are times for the symbol display means to display the symbols in a variable manner. Main ROM 101b), symbol variation time determining means for determining one symbol variation time from the plurality of symbol variation times (main CPU 101a performing step S313), and symbol variation time determining means including the symbol variation time Triggered by the condition switching means (main CPU 101a that performs step S360-6) for switching the variable time determination condition that is a condition for determining the game time, and the result of the special game determination is the transition to the special game state, The gaming state relating to the ease of winning in the second special start area is set to the ease of winning in the second special start area for a predetermined period. Winning ease state setting means (main CPU 101a that performs step S360-3) that sets any one of a plurality of different winning ease states that are different from each other. When the winning ease state is set, the expected value of the symbol variation time is switched to any one of a plurality of variation time determination conditions different from each other.
According to the present invention, when the predetermined winning ease state is set, the expected value of the symbol variation time is switched to any one of a plurality of variation time determination conditions different from each other. The fact that the expected value of the symbol variation time differs indicates that the tendency of the symbol variation display on the symbol display means varies depending on the variation time determination condition. Specifically, as the expected value of the variation time decreases, the number of symbol displays executed per unit time increases, and the digestion of special game determination becomes faster. Here, the second special game determination is preferentially performed. Therefore, the second special game determination is easily performed as the winning ease state increases. However, if the digestion speed of the special game determination is higher than the speed at which the right to execute the second special game determination is acquired, the non-priority first special game determination is executed. That is, the ratio of the first special game determination varies according to the expected value of the variation time. Here, since the second special game determination is easier to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player than the first special game determination, even in a predetermined winning ease state, The gaming profits that a person can enjoy fluctuate. In this way, in a predetermined winning ease identification state, the digestion speed of the special game determination differs according to the variation time determination condition, and the game interest that the game profit that can be enjoyed by the player fluctuates. Will improve.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the launch strength of the game ball suitable for the first special start region and the launch strength of the game ball suitable for the second special start region are the same or approximate, and the ease of winning the prize The winning ease state set by the state setting means includes at least a first winning ease specifying state (first short time state) in which at least the ease of winning in the second special start area is higher than the normal winning ease normal state. And a second ease-of-winning specific state in which the ease of winning in the second special start area is higher than the normal state of easy-to-win and closer to the normal state of ease of winning than the first state of easy-to-win prize (Second short time state and third short time state) are included. Since the launch strength of the game ball suitable for the second special start region and the launch strength of the game ball suitable for the first special start region are the same or approximate, the game ball is fired toward the variable start region. However, a game ball may win in the first special start area. Here, since the ease of winning in the second winning ease specifying state is closer to the normal winning ease than the first winning ease specifying state, in the second winning ease specifying state, the first special game lottery and Two special game lotteries are mixed, and it is difficult to predict which lottery will execute a special game. In addition, the fact that the second special game lottery is more easily set to the winning ease state with the highest ease of winning in the second special start area than the first special game lottery means that the first special game lottery is set. Depending on whether the special game is executed or the special game is executed in the second special game lottery, the degree of game profit that the player enjoys differs. As described above, the game state in which it is difficult to predict the degree of the game profit enjoyed by the player, that is, the second winning easiness specifying state, improves the interest of the game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the result of the special game determination is the transition to the special game state, the game state related to the ease of winning in the second special start area is set for the second special period. A winning ease state setting means is provided for setting any one of a plurality of winning ease states having different eases of winning in the starting area. Then, when the predetermined winning ease state is set, the condition switching means switches the expected value of the symbol variation time to any one of a plurality of different variation time determination conditions. The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose with reach, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose without reach is there. (A) is a figure showing the big winning game opening / closing control table for jackpot games, (b) is a figure showing the jackpot game control table. (A) is a view showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a view showing a start opening winning easiness state determination table, (c) is a view showing a jackpot winning probability state determination table, and (d) is a period determination table. FIG. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol in the normal period and the set period. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol in the set period 1 and the chance period 1. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol in the set period 2 and the chance period 2. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol in the set period 3 and the chance period 3. (A) is a diagram showing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram showing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a diagram showing a general variation pattern determination table, (d) is an auxiliary game reference data determination The figure showing a table, (e) is a figure showing an auxiliary | assistant game control table, (f) is a figure showing a 2nd starting port opening / closing control table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. (A) is a time chart showing the relationship between the opening / closing mode of the second start port and the display mode of the special symbol in the set period 1 according to the first short-time state, and (b) is the set period 2 according to the second short-time state. The time chart showing the relationship between the opening / closing mode of the 2nd starting port and the display mode of the special symbol in FIG. 2, (c) is the display mode of the opening / closing mode of the second starting port and the display mode of the special symbol in the set period 3 according to the second short time state. It is a time chart showing the relationship. (A) is a figure showing the relationship between the type of jackpot and the type of special symbol lottery, (b) is a figure showing transition of the gaming state in the set period. It is a figure showing the flow of a game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game area 2A is provided with a winning gate 10 through which game balls can pass. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10a for detecting a game ball. A lottery of normal symbols is performed on the condition that the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects a game ball.

  Below the game area 2A, on the downstream side of the winning gate 10, there is provided a first starting port 6 that is invariable and can always enter a ball. A series of game ball paths are formed between the winning gate 10 and the first start port 6 for guiding the game balls to the first start port 6 by nails, windmills, or the like. The first starting port 6 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 6a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the detection sensor 6a detects the game ball. . Further, when the first start port detection sensor 6a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  A variable second start port 7 is provided directly below the first start port 6. A series of game ball paths are formed between the winning gate 10 and the second start opening 7 to guide the game balls to the second start opening 7 by nails, windmills, or the like. Since the game ball path is formed from the winning gate 10 in both the first starting port 6 and the second starting port 7, the gaming ball launched with a predetermined game ball firing strength (toward the winning gate 10). Can win both the first start port 6 and the second start port 7.

  The second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 to either the second basic mode in which a winning is not possible or the second special mode in which a winning is possible. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting a game ball, and a lottery of the second special symbol is performed on condition that the detection sensor 7a detects the game ball. . Further, when the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the entrance to the first start port 6 is formed by two nails provided directly above the first start port 6, and the entrance to the second start port 7 is The two guide members provided on both sides of the normal movable piece 70b are formed at both ends. In the present embodiment, the entrance to the second start port 7 is formed wider. That is, when the second start port 7 is controlled to the second special mode, it is easier to win the second start port 7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The selection button device 18 includes a selection button detection switch 18a that is connected to an operable selection button 18b and a selection button 18b and detects an operation of the selection button 18b. The selection button 18b includes an upper button 181b, a left button 182b, a lower button 183b, a right button 184b, and an Enter button 185b. Each button 181b-185b is provided in the state which protruded from the saucer 50 so that pressing was possible. The selection button detection switch 18a is connected to the upper button 181b and detects an operation of the upper button 181b. The left button detection switch 18a is connected to the left button 182b and detects the operation of the left button 182b. A switch 182a, a lower button detection switch 183a connected to the lower button 183b to detect an operation of the lower button 183b, a right button detection switch 184a connected to the right button 184b to detect an operation of the right button 184b, and Enter An Enter button detection switch 185a is connected to the button 185b and detects an operation of the Enter button 185b (see FIG. 2). Each button detection switch 181a, 182a, 183a, 184a and 185a outputs a detection signal when detecting the operation of the corresponding button. Specifically, the upper button detection switch 181a outputs an upper button detection signal, the left button detection switch 182a outputs a left button detection signal, the lower button detection switch 183a outputs a lower button detection signal, and detects a right button. The switch 184a outputs a right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection switch 185a outputs an Enter button detection signal. The upper button detection signal and the left button detection signal are output, and the lower button detection signal, the right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

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

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c for operating the normal movable piece 70b of the second start port control device 70 and a special movable piece 80b for operating the special prize opening control device 80 are operated. A prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c is connected, and a signal for controlling each solenoid is output via an output port (not shown). Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device. 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

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

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

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as a game effect according to the game situation and a demonstration effect according to the customer waiting state. That is, the image output device 13, the sound output device 14, the effect lighting device 15, and the effect accessory device 16 that execute the effect are caused to execute the effect. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . An effect button detection switch 17a and a selection button detection switch 18a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17b has been operated and the selection button 18b. A selection button detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 3A-1 and 3A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of acquiring the right to execute a special game (whether or not to win a special prize) based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 6 and 7. FIG. 3 (a-1) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when the first starting port 6 is won (hereinafter, “the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). It is said). On the other hand, FIG. 3 (a-2) shows a table (hereinafter referred to as “a jackpot determination for the second special symbol” referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed in response to the winning at the second starting port 7. Table)).

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

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, either “big hit” or “lost” is determined. When winning the “big hit”, a big hit game is opened in which the big winning opening 8 is opened.

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

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

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

  4A to 4C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is a special symbol mode to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the acquired special symbol determination random number (special symbol type: special symbol stop symbol data / special effect symbol designation command). Is to decide.

  The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (jackpot and loss). That is, FIG. 4A is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 5B is the “losing” result of the jackpot determination. In the table referred to in the special symbol determination when the reach determination result is “with reach”, FIG. 5C shows that the jackpot determination result is “losing”, and the reach determination result is “reach”. It is a table referred to in special symbol determination in the case of “none”. Each of these tables is also classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the special symbol lottery.

  Each special symbol determination table stores special symbol determination values and special symbol types in association with each other. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and special effect symbol designating commands are set. That is, the special figure stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 101, and the special effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a jackpot game that constitutes a special game. This table is associated with a jackpot type, that is, a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data). In other words, which table to use in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 8 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game and the special electric action which is the operation of the big prize opening control device (opening of the big prize opening 8) in each round game The number (K) and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an example of the jackpot game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. And the ending time, which is the period until the jackpot game ends.

  FIG. 6A shows that when the jackpot game is ended (during a jackpot game end process described later), a state related to the start opening winning ease described later, a state related to the jackpot winning probability, and a period are newly set. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table (hereinafter referred to as “reference data determination table”) for determining data to be referred to (hereinafter referred to as “reference data”). FIG.

  In the reference data determination table, the state of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery, the special symbol stop symbol data (the result of the special symbol lottery), and the reference data are associated with each other. That is, based on this table, the reference data is determined based on the status of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the special symbol stop symbol data.

  FIG. 6B is a table (hereinafter referred to as “start opening prize ease state”) for newly setting a state related to the start opening winning ease after the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “start opening winning state”). FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a “start opening winning easiness state determination table”. In the table, the reference data and the value of the jackpot winning counter, the ON / OFF of the flag indicating the newly set start opening winning easiness state, the special symbol lottery (special symbol The number of times of fluctuation display) (Ja) is associated with it. That is, based on this table, the type of the start opening winning easiness state and the executable number (Ja) to be newly set are determined based on the reference data and the counter value of the jackpot winning counter.

  The jackpot winning counter has a function of adding “1” when winning the jackpot, and is reset on condition that the counter value of the jackpot winning counter reaches a predetermined value.

  In the present embodiment, a normal non-short-time state and a short-time state that is easier to start a prize than the non-time-short state are provided as the easy-to-win state. A short time state and a second short time state are provided. Details will be described later.

  FIG. 6 (c) is a table for setting a state related to a new jackpot winning probability after the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a “hit winning probability state”) after the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “hit winning probability”). It is a figure showing an example of a "state determination table". In the table, the reference data and the counter value of the jackpot winning counter, which will be described later, and the ON / OFF of a flag indicating the newly set jackpot winning probability state and a special symbol lottery that can be executed according to the state (variable display of special symbols) ) Is associated with the number of executions (Xa). That is, based on this table, the type of the jackpot winning probability state to be newly set and the executable number (Xa) are determined by the reference data and the counter value of the jackpot winning counter.

  In the present embodiment, as the jackpot winning probability state, a normal low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than the low probability state are provided. Details will be described later.

  FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating an example of a table for determining the period specifying flag (hereinafter referred to as “period determination table”). The period specifying flag is identification information representing a specific period set for a predetermined period after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. In the period determination table, the special symbol stop symbol data and the counter value of the jackpot winning counter, and the number of special symbol lotteries (variable display of special symbols) that can be executed according to the period, which is the type of period specifying flag and the length of the period ( Ta). In other words, based on this table, the type of period to be newly set and the number of executable times (Ta) are determined by the special figure stop symbol data and the counter value of the jackpot winning counter.

  In the present embodiment, as a period, a normal normal period, a set period 1 generated by winning a jackpot 1 when the jackpot winning counter is less than a predetermined value, and a jackpot 2 when the jackpot winning counter is less than a predetermined value Set period 2 generated by winning a prize, Set period 3 generated by winning a jackpot 3 when the jackpot winning counter is less than a predetermined value, Winning a jackpot 4 when the jackpot winning counter is less than a predetermined value A set period 4 generated by the above is provided. Further, a chance period 1 generated by winning a jackpot 1 when the jackpot winning counter is a predetermined value, a set period 3 generated by winning a jackpot 3 when the jackpot winning counter is a predetermined value, and a jackpot winning counter There is a chance period 3 generated by winning the jackpot 3 at a predetermined value.

(Special symbol variation pattern judgment table)
FIGS. 7 to 10 show special symbol variation pattern determination tables (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation pattern determination tables”) for determining a special symbol variation display mode (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation pattern”). It is a figure which shows an example.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 10 shows the type of period, the type of special symbol display device that operates in the special symbol display (starting port related to the special symbol display), the result of jackpot determination and the reach It is divided according to the special symbol stop symbol data reflecting the determination result and the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2), and is determined based on each of these factors.

  7 shows a special figure variation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as “special figure variation pattern determination table 1”) used in the normal period and the set period 4 corresponding to the normal gaming state, and FIG. 8 shows the set period 1 and the chance period 1 9 is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as “special figure fluctuation pattern determination table 2”). FIG. 9 is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as “special figure fluctuation”) used in the set period 2 and the chance period 2. FIG. 10 shows a special symbol variation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as “special pattern variation pattern determination table 4”) used in the set period 3 and the chance period 3.

  The special pattern fluctuation pattern judgment table divided by each element is associated with a special symbol fluctuation pattern and a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment random number judgment value which is a random number for determining the special symbol fluctuation pattern. Stored. The special symbol variation pattern includes the time required for the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation time”), the special symbol variation pattern designation command serving as the special symbol identification information, and the content of the variation effect. It is associated.

  The special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data for indicating the content (function) of the command. When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command (in the first special symbol display device 19) corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 6 is indicated. "E7H" indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the second special symbol display device 20) corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second starting port 7.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, in this embodiment, the special figure stop symbol data “10-13, 19, 20-21, 29” in each special figure variation pattern determination table is common, The portions of the stop symbol data “1A and 2A” are different. That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss without reach, the special symbol variation pattern varies depending on the period. Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 7 and the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table 2 shown in FIG. 8, the allocation of the fluctuation pattern when the number of special figure reservations at that time is 0 to 2, and the special figure The allocation of the fluctuation pattern when the holding number is 3 is different from the allocation of the fluctuation pattern when the special figure holding number is 4. Specifically, for example, with respect to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table 2, the expected value of the fluctuation time when the special figure reservation number is 4 (2 × 0.5 + 6 × 0.29 + 9 × 0.21 = 4.63 (s )) Is the shortest, and the expected value (2 × 0.1 + 6 × 0.19 + 9 × 0.71 = 7.73 (s)) of the variation time when the number of reserved special figures is 0 to 2 is the longest. Thereby, in the set period 1 or the chance period 1, the average period of the special symbol variation display is shorter when the special figure reservation number is 4 than when the special figure reservation number is 0-2.

  On the other hand, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table 3 shown in FIG. 9 and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table 4 shown in FIG. 10, the allocation of the fluctuation patterns is constant regardless of the number of special figure reservations. However, the allocation of the fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table 3 shown in FIG. 9 is the same as the allocation of the fluctuation pattern when the number of special figure reservations in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. Yes, the allocation of the variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern determination table 4 shown in FIG. 10 is the same as the allocation of the variation pattern when the number of special figure reservations in the special diagram variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Thereby, the expected value of the variation time of the special symbol in that period becomes shorter in the order of set period 3 or chance period 3, set period 1 or chance period 1, set period 2 or chance period 2.

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

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

  The hit determination table is divided according to the state of ease of starting opening winnings, which will be described later. Specifically, the hit determination table is referred to in a time-saving state to be described later, specifically, a hit determination table referred to in the first time-short state or the second time-short state, and referred to in a non-time-short state. The hit determination table is divided and stored in the main ROM 101b.

  By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated and stored, and by comparing the acquired hit determination random number with the hit determination table, One of “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 7 is opened is executed.

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

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

  By comparing the acquired random number for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, only one common map variation pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the normal time fluctuation pattern determination table referred to in the first short time state is 3.0 seconds, while the normal value referred to in the second short time state or non-short time state. The expected value of the normal map fluctuation time in the figure fluctuation pattern determination table is 15.0 seconds.

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

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

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

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

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the big prize opening control device 80 is activated (the big prize opening 8 is opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won, and the “big hit game” in which the big prize opening 8 opens and closes. Is comprised.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the “low probability” state for the winning probability of the jackpot means that the jackpot determination in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7 The winning probability is 1/30, which is set to be disadvantageous for the player. Here, winning of “big win” means acquiring a right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” in a special symbol lottery. On the other hand, the “high probability” state is that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the “low probability” state, that is, is set to 1/29 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the probability of winning the jackpot is in the “high probability” state, it is easier to win the jackpot than in the case of the “low probability” state, and the number of wins that can be won per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is in a state advantageous to the person.

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

  On the other hand, in the “short time” state, the operation time of the second start port control device 70 per unit time (the opening time of the second start port 7) is longer than in the “non-short time” state. It means a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the mouth 7 is higher than that in the “non-short-time” state, that is, a state where it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the “non-time-short” state. Since the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 7 is relatively high, the number of times that the second special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the number of times the second special symbol lottery is executed per unit time inevitably increases the number of winning jackpots per unit time. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the “non-short-time” state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the “short time” state includes the first short time state and the second short time state. In the first short-time state, the normal fluctuation time is set to 3.0 seconds, the total opening time of the second start port 7 is set to 5.0 seconds, and the probability of winning in the win is set to 1/5 It is a state to be done. That is, all the components of the ease of winning in the second starting port 7 are set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state. In the second short time state, the normal time fluctuation time is set to 15.0 seconds, the total opening time of the second start port 7 is set to 5.0 seconds, and the probability of winning in the win is set to 1/5 It is a state to be done. That is, the opening time of the second start port 7 and the probability of winning the winning are set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the “short time” state, one of the components of the ease of winning in the second starting port 7 is set to be more advantageous to the player than in the “non-short time” state. .

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the start openings 6 and 7, three prize balls can be obtained, but the player fires the game ball by operating the appropriate launch handle 3b. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to decrease. However, in the “short time” state, it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of game balls possessed by the player, the “short time” state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

  As described above, the winning conditions are determined after the jackpot game (low probability state / high probability state and non-short state / first short state / second short state). Is done. In view of this, it can be said that the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profit received by the player) is a combination of the game condition states newly set after the jackpot game ends. Therefore, hereinafter, apart from the type of jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data, based on the combination of the type of jackpot game derived by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, based on the type of profit that the player enjoys The jackpot type can be classified. Specifically, the jackpot for setting the state of the gaming condition to the “high probability” state and the “first short time” state based on the winning is “high probability short time one big hit”, and the gaming condition state is “ A jackpot that sets the “high probability” and “non-short-time” states as the jackpot that sets the “high probability” state and the “second short-time” state is set to the “high-probability time-short jackpot” state. This is referred to as “high probability non-temporal jackpot”.

  When the jackpot is won, the normal state is set when the jackpot game starts regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, the winning probability of the jackpot is in a low probability state, and the ease of winning at the starting port is always in a non-time-short state during the jackpot game.

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

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

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following timer interrupt processing is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a special game variable counter update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, an open / close time update process for the special winning opening 8, and the like. And the time control process which updates the auxiliary | assistant game timer counter which performs the update process of the change time of a normal symbol, the update process of the stop time of a normal symbol, the update process of the opening / closing time of the 2nd start port 7, etc. is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, and the hit determination random number value. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

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

  In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal normal power control process (normal signal control) for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold display device 24, and the second starting port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform symbolic processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 28 to 31.

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

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

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 19, 20, and 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, and 24, display device output processing is performed for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600. . Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether the game ball has won the general winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 8a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 8. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the special winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it, and wins the big winning opening 8. The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the played game balls is added and updated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the said determination result is reflected in the 1st start opening winning designation | designated command set in step S238. That is, the first start opening prize designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E6H” of the variation pattern designation command shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 with “E4H”. The upper byte “E4H” identifies the start port winning designation command by winning the first start port 6, and the result of the prior determination is reflected by the lower byte.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S312-4. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S312— The process is moved to 2.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a performs reach determination. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reach determination result in step S312-3 is “with reach”. If “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-5 to select a special symbol determination table for lose with reach. On the other hand, if it is not “with reach”, ie, “without reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-6 to select a special symbol determination table for lose without reach.

  In step S312-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area (first start port 6 or second start port 7), and step S312. At -8, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol determination in which the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the selected special symbol determination table. In step S312-10, an effect symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-9, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 101a determines stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol stop symbol data") based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-9, that is, the type of special symbol. And the determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The determined special symbol stop symbol data is determined when the special symbol variation pattern is determined in the special symbol variation pattern determination process of FIG. 22 as will be described later, or when “special bonus special symbol” is determined in the special symbol suspension pattern of FIG. 25 is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8 in the big hit game processing of FIG.

  In step S312-14, the main CPU 101a collates the special symbol stop symbol data with the reference data determination table, sets the reference data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special reference stop symbol data is checked against the selected reference data determination table to determine reference data, which is set in the reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

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

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area, confirms the type of the current period, and selects a special figure variation pattern determination table based on the type. . The period specifying flag indicates that it is during a predetermined period after the jackpot game is executed, and is stored in the period specifying flag storage area. The data stored in the period specifying flag storage area is associated with the type of specific period. The specific period consisting of a predetermined period after the special game is related to the type of special prize (special figure stop symbol data) that causes the specific period and the probability of winning the jackpot when the special symbol lottery that generated the special prize is performed The status is associated with the counter value of the jackpot winning counter (see FIG. 6D).

  In addition, the length of these specific periods is set with the number of executable times (Ta) of special symbol variable display, and after the specific period, the number of executable times (Ta) is special without winning a jackpot. When the symbol change display (the announcement of the result of the special prize lottery) is performed, the specific period ends. Note that no flag is stored in the period specifying flag storage area after power-on (restoration) or in a normal period that is not a specific period.

  In step S313-2, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of the start port related to the process based on the start port winning flag, and selects the special figure variation pattern determination table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-11 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S320-4 has elapsed, in step S330-2, the main CPU 101a sets a flag (first time flag (01H) or second time flag in the time flag storage area). It is determined whether or not the time reduction flag (02H) is ON. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

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

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining time (J) = 0. If the remaining time-short state count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining time-short state count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining time-short states (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the short-time state is executed (Ja), and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short-time” state ends. It means to do.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the flag is OFF in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation count counter in the high probability state that indicates the remaining number of times the special symbol variation display in the high probability state (X: hereinafter referred to as “the remaining number of high probability states”). The calculated value (X−1) obtained by subtracting “1” is stored as a new high probability state remaining count (X).

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability state remaining count (X) = 0. If the number of remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If the number of remaining remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. Note that the high probability state remaining count (X) becomes “0” means that the special symbol variation display in the high probability state is performed (Xa) and the special symbol variation due to the “high probability” state. It means that the display ends.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a period specifying flag (see FIG. 6D) is stored in the period specifying flag storage area. If data is stored in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If data is not stored in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a determines “1” from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation counter of the specific period indicating the remaining number of times of display of the special symbol fluctuation display during the specific period (T: hereinafter referred to as “the number of remaining specific periods”). The calculated value (T-1) obtained by subtracting is stored as the new number of remaining specific periods (T).

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (T) in the specific period is zero. When it is determined that the number of remaining specific periods (T) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-13, and when it is determined that the number of remaining specific periods (T) = 0, step S330-14 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a clears the data stored in the period specifying flag storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 10 to 13, 20 to 21). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-17. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-16.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S330-18, the game condition flag storage area (time-short flag storage area and high probability flag storage area), the remaining high probability state Reset the fluctuation counter and the remaining fluctuation counter in the short time state.

  In step S330-19, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the type of the special prize in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the opening time corresponding to the type of the special prize is set in the special game timer counter according to the main CPU 101a and the special figure stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. The term “opening” as used herein refers to a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (first opening of the big winning opening 8). If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3. .

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

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

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the main CPU 101a sets a round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, when the first round game is released for the first time, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the special figure operation number storage area. The round designation command shown is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the special figure operation number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round.

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

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

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the special winning opening 8 is not open, the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S340-18 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

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

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a updates the count value of the jackpot winning counter by adding “1”, and confirms the reference data in step S360-2. The jackpot winning counter has a function of counting the number of times that the jackpot winning is made continuously, and is provided in the main RAM 101c.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a collates the reference data and the counter value of the jackpot winning counter with the start opening winning easiness state determination table, and sets the starting opening winning ease state after the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the start opening winning easiness state determination table is first divided by reference data, and further depending on whether the counter value of the jackpot winning counter is less than a predetermined value or a predetermined value. It is divided. In this process, the main CPU 101a turns on the time-short flag indicating the time-short state and the type of the time-short state in the time-short flag storage area, and sets the executable number (Ja) in the remaining fluctuation number counter in the time-short state.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a collates the reference data and the counter value of the jackpot winning counter with the jackpot winning probability state determination table, and sets the jackpot winning probability state after the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the jackpot winning probability state determination table is first divided by reference data, and further depending on whether the counter value of the jackpot winning counter is less than a predetermined value or a predetermined value described later. It is divided. In this process, the main CPU 101a turns on the high probability flag indicating the high probability state in the high probability flag storage area, and sets the executable number (Xa) in the remaining fluctuation number counter in the high probability state.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a collates the special figure stop symbol data and the counter value of the jackpot winning counter with the period determination table, and sets the period after the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 6D, the period determination table is first divided according to the reference data, and further divided according to whether the counter value of the jackpot winning counter is less than a predetermined value or a predetermined value described later. Yes. In this process, the main CPU 101a turns on the period specifying flag indicating the type of the specified period in the period specifying flag storage area, and sets the executable count (Ta) in the remaining fluctuation count counter for the specified period.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a checks the current gaming condition state, sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S360-7, the count value of the high-probability state winning counter is pre-set. It is determined whether or not the predetermined value is set. This “predetermined value” means the specified number of times (upper limit value) that can be won in succession.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the count value of the big win winning counter is a predetermined value, the main CPU 101a resets the big win winning counter in step S360-8, and then proceeds to step S360-9. If it is determined that this is not the case, the process directly proceeds to step S360-9. In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the ordinary map normal power control process will be described.

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

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of common figure reservations (G) is “1” or more, the value stored in the normal symbol reservation number storage area in step S410-3 ( G) is updated by subtracting “1”, and the new number of reserved drawings (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit with the previous number. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 24 in accordance with the data shift (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

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

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

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

  In the normal symbol stop process of FIG. 30, the determined general figure stop symbol data is set in the normal symbol stop pattern in FIG. 30 when setting the auxiliary game reference data to be referred to when performing the auxiliary game when determining the general symbol variation pattern in the general symbol variation pattern determination process. It is also used when determining whether or not the symbol is a hit normal symbol.

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

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

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

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets normal symbol variation display data in order to perform a normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 21 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a sets auxiliary game reference data. Specifically, the auxiliary game reference data determination table shown in FIG. 11 (d) is collated with the current winning easiness state and the normal drawing stop symbol data to determine auxiliary game reference data, and the auxiliary game reference data Is set in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a sets “1” in the normal-plot normal power processing data, and ends the normal symbol variation process.

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

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

  Then, in step S420-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the ordinary figure / electric power process data, and ends the normal symbol variation process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S450-3, the main CPU 101a performs an auxiliary game start process. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the set auxiliary game reference data, and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S450-14, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the outline of the effect control by the effect control board 102 will be briefly described. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 analyzes the received command and generates various commands corresponding to each command in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 performed every 4 ms. Transmit to the image control board 105.

  For example, when the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 receives the change pattern designation command from the main control board 101, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the contents of the received change pattern designation command, and outputs the image output device 13, the audio output device 14, and the effect illumination. A command for causing the device 15 and the effect accessory device 16 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

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

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

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

  Next, the relationship between the opening / closing mode of the second start port and the display mode of the special symbol in the set period 1, the set period 2 and the set period 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The set period 1 is generated based on the winning of the jackpot special symbol 10, the jackpot special symbol 20, and the jackpot special symbol 21 (one jackpot), and the jackpot 1 derives the first short-time state. That is, in the set period 1, the start port winning easiness is in the first short time state. On the other hand, the set period 2 is generated based on the winning of the jackpot special symbol 11 (bonus 2), and the jackpot 2 derives the second short-time state. The set period 3 is generated based on the winning of the jackpot special symbol 12 (3 jackpots), and the jackpot 3 also derives the second time-short state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first short time state has the highest ease of starting a prize winning. The first short time state and the second short time state are the same in terms of the opening time of the second start port 7 in the auxiliary game and the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery, but the normal time fluctuation time is different. The normal fluctuation time in the first short time state is 3.0 seconds, the normal time fluctuation time in the second short time state is 15.0 seconds, and the winning probability of winning is both 98% (= 49/50). . Therefore, the second start port 7 is opened for about 5.0 seconds in 10 seconds in the first short time state, while it is 5.0 seconds in 22.0 seconds in the second short time state, that is, 10 seconds. It will be open about 2.3 seconds per second. That is, in the second short-time state, not only is it difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed, but the launch interval of game balls is about 0.6 seconds, and the number of prize balls is three. In view of this, the number of game balls possessed is likely to decrease in the second shortened state (see FIGS. 32A to 32C). In the non-time-saving state, the normal fluctuation time is 15.0 seconds, the winning probability of winning is 0.02 (= 1/50), and the opening time of the second start port 7 is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, since the second start port 7 opens about 2.7 × 10 ^{−3 in} 10 seconds in the non-short-time state, it can be said that the second short-time state is a gaming state closer to the non-short-time state than the first short-time state. it can.

  For such a second short time state, a set period 2 in which the expected value of the special symbol variation display is relatively low and a set period 3 in which the expectation is relatively high are provided. As described above, the expected value of the special figure fluctuation time in the set period 2 is 4.63 seconds, and the expected value of the special figure fluctuation time in the set period 3 is 7.73 seconds. Therefore, in the set period 2, while the series of games including one normal symbol display and one auxiliary game is set, the special symbol variation display is performed about five times. On the other hand, in the set period 3, similarly, the special symbol is displayed about three times. Here, since the launch interval of the game balls is about 0.6 seconds, in the second short time state, about 8 game balls are launched while the second start port 7 is open. If the winning rate to the second starting port 7 is set to 25%, for example, 2.0 game balls can win the second starting port 7 in one auxiliary game. That is, while the series of games including one normal symbol display and one auxiliary game is performed, two rights for the second special symbol lottery (the second special symbol variable display) are acquired.

  Here, since the change display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, if the winning rate to the second start port 7 is set to 25%, a set of games is set in the set period 2. While being performed, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed twice, and the variation display of the first special symbol is performed three times. On the other hand, in the set period 3, while the series of games is set, the second special symbol is displayed twice, and the first special symbol is displayed once. As described above, in the set period 2, the rate at which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is higher, and in the set period 3, the rate at which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed is higher.

  In addition, since the first time-short state is set in the set period 1, only the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, and in the set period 4, the non-time-short state and the winning probability per win is 2%. Since the opening time of the second starting port 7 is 0.2 seconds, only the variation display of the first special symbol is performed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the first special symbol display, the probability of winning the jackpot 1 is 1%, the probability of winning the jackpot 2 is 39%, the probability of winning the jackpot 3 is 40%, the jackpot The probability of winning 4 is 20%. On the other hand, the probability of winning a jackpot 1 in the second special symbol display is 100%. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), when winning the jackpot 1 win, it shifts to the first short time state and almost the second special symbol display is executed, so it is easy to win the jackpot 1 again, It ’s hard to win 3 or 4 jackpots. On the other hand, when winning the big hit 4 wins, the first special symbol display is executed almost in a non-time-saving state, so it is easy to win the big hit 2, the big hit 3 or the big hit 4 and it is difficult to win the big hit 1. In addition, when winning the jackpot 2 or jackpot 3, the first special symbol display and the second special symbol display are executed in the second short-time state, so the first short-time state and the non-short-time state will win There is no bias in the type, and one of the big hits and the big hit 4 is won. However, even in the second short time state, if the set period is 2, since the ratio of the first special symbol display is large, there is a higher possibility of winning the jackpot 2-4. On the other hand, even in the second short time state, if the set period is 3, the ratio of the second special symbol display is large, so the possibility of winning the jackpot 1 is higher.

  The transition diagram of the gaming state during this set period, that is, the count value of the jackpot winning counter from 1 to a predetermined value (10) is as shown in FIG. That is, if the jackpot 1 is won and the first short time state is entered, the second special symbol display can be continuously executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot 2 or jackpot 3 is won, since the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display is executed, it is not known which jackpot is won and which game state is shifted to. In addition, if you win the jackpot 4, it will shift to the non-short-time state and the first special symbol display will be the center, so basically you can win the jackpot 2 or jackpot 3 and shift to the second time-short state, The jackpot 4 is won and the non-temporary state is repeated.

  Considering this in time series, the game proceeds as shown in FIG. For example, once the jackpot 1 is won, the transition to the jackpot 1, that is, the high probability state that is most advantageous to the player as the gaming profit and the first short-time state is repeated. On the other hand, if winning the jackpot 4 and shifting to a high probability state that is most unfavorable to the player as a gaming profit and a non-short-time state (set period 4), the probability of winning the jackpot 1 in the first special symbol lottery is Since it is 1%, first of all, it will be a big win 2 or a big win 3, preferably a big win 2 and if it is possible to win a big hit 1 at an early stage before the big win winning counter reaches a predetermined value (game machine) 1 main playability).

  In the present embodiment, the number of jackpot winnings is counted by the jackpot winning counter, and the number of executable times (J) in the short-time state after the jackpot game is set to 10,000 until the number of times reaches a predetermined value (10) set in advance. When the predetermined value is set, the number of executable times (J) decreases. Specifically, when the number of consecutive wins for the jackpot is a predetermined value, the jackpot is set to 50 for the jackpot 1 and the executable count (J) is set to 100 for the jackpot 2. In the jackpot 3, the executable number (J) is set to 150. When the number of wins for the jackpot reaches a predetermined value, the number of executable times (J) in the short-time state decreases, making it difficult to win one jackpot in the short-time state. This is because the number of second special symbol displays that can be executed during the short time state is reduced. As a result, even if the winning of the jackpot 1 continues before that, the winning of the jackpot 1 is likely to be interrupted when the number of winning the jackpot reaches a predetermined value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of executable times (J) in the short-time state when the number of wins in the jackpot reaches a predetermined value is the first short-time state than the jackpot 2 and jackpot 3 in the second short-time state. There are fewer cases of winning the jackpot 1 related to. Furthermore, there are fewer cases where the jackpot 2 related to the second short time state is won than the jackpot 3 related to the second short time state. This is because the second short time state generated by the jackpot 2 and the big jackpot 3 is easier to win the second start port 7 in the first short time state generated by the jackpot 1, that is, the chance period 1 Because it is expensive. Further, the chance period 2 generated by the jackpot 2 is higher than the chance period 3 generated by the jackpot 3 is more likely to win the second start port 7. As a result, after the number of consecutive wins for the jackpot has reached a predetermined value, the chances of winning the jackpot 1 in the second special symbol lottery are equalized between the chance periods.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second short time state in which it is easier to win the second start port 7 than in the non-short time state, and the first short time in which it is easier to win in the second start port 7 than in the second short time state. State, and the tendency of increase / decrease in the number of game balls possessed changes according to the type of short-time state, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when the number of wins in the jackpot reaches a predetermined value, it becomes easier to end each time short state, so the game is reduced. Furthermore, each time-short state is likely to end with a predetermined condition that the number of wins in the jackpot reaches a predetermined value, and the duration of the time-short state is regulated, so that the player can have a sense of tension. , The fun of gaming is further improved.

  Also, even in the second short-time state where it is difficult to maintain the number of games possessed, it is divided into a set period 2 in which the expected value of the special figure fluctuation time is high and a set period 3 in which the expected value of the special figure fluctuation time is low. It has been. In the set period 2, the second special symbol display is easily executed, and in the set period 3, the first special symbol display is easily executed. Here, since the second special symbol lottery is more advantageous to the player, a situation advantageous to the player and a situation disadvantageous to the player are created even in the same gaming state. Thereby, the interest of a game improves. In addition, multiple types of special symbol lotteries are executed in the same gaming state, and the degree of game profit varies depending on the special symbol lottery, so the awareness of each special symbol lottery increases, and the player has a sense of tension. Can be made.

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In the first embodiment, two types of time-short states are provided, but the number of types of time-short states is not limited to this. In addition, the value of the component of the ease of winning a prize to the second starting port 7 is not limited to the first embodiment, and may be set as appropriate. It is sufficient that the number of types of short-time states is set to 2 or more. In the first embodiment, the second time-shortening state is divided into the set period 2 and the set period 3, but may be divided into three or more. Note that the allocation of the variation pattern in the set period 2 and the set period 3 is not limited to the first embodiment. The expected value of the variation time in the set period may be different between the set period 2 and the set period 3. Furthermore, the predetermined value related to the number of winning jackpots, the feasible number of times (Xa) in the high probability state, the feasible number of times in the short time state (Ja), and the feasible number of times (Ta) in the specific period are also limited to the first embodiment I can't.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 6 1st starting port 7 2nd starting port 13 Image output device 14 Audio | voice output device 15 Illumination device 16 for production Effect device 19 for production 1st special symbol display device 20 2nd special symbol display device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM

Claims (2)

When a game ball wins in a special start area provided in the game area, it has special game determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player,
As the special start area, a first special start area, and a second special start area that can be switched from the basic mode to a special mode that is easier to win than the basic mode,
The special game determination means includes a first special game determination unit that performs a first special game determination based on a winning in the first special start area, and a second special game based on a win in the second special start area. A second special game determination unit that performs the determination, and prioritizes the second special game determination by the second special game determination unit,
In the gaming machine in which the second special game determination unit is easier to shift to the special game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first special game determination unit,
When a game ball wins in an auxiliary start area provided in the game area, auxiliary game determination means for determining whether or not to execute an auxiliary game in which the second special start area is switched to the special mode;
A symbol display means for variably displaying a symbol, and then stopping and displaying a symbol indicating the result of the special game determination;
Symbol variation time storage means for storing a plurality of symbol variation times, which is a time during which the symbol display means variably displays the symbols;
A symbol variation time determining means for determining one symbol variation time from the plurality of symbol variation times;
Condition switching means for switching a variation time determination condition that is a condition for the symbol variation time determination means to determine the symbol variation time;
When the result of the special game determination is the transition to the special game state, the game state related to the ease of winning in the second special start area is awarded to the second special start area for a predetermined period. Winning ease state setting means for setting any one of a plurality of winning ease states having different eases,
The condition switching means switches to any one of a plurality of variable time determination conditions in which the expected value of the symbol variation time is different from each other when the predetermined winning ease state is set. A gaming machine. The launch strength of the game ball suitable for the first special start region and the launch strength of the game ball suitable for the second special start region are the same or approximate,
The winning ease state set by the winning ease state setting means includes at least a first winning ease specifying state in which the winning ease to the second special start area is higher than the normal winning ease normal state, and The second special startability specifying state is included in which the ease of winning in the second special start-up area is higher than the normal winning ease normal state and closer to the normal winning ease than the first winning ease specifying state. ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined winning ease state is the second winning ease specific state.

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