JP5858749B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player is determined on the condition that a game ball has entered a starting area provided in the game area.

  Conventionally, as shown in, for example, Patent Document 1, when a game ball enters the start opening, a special symbol variation display is performed, and the special symbol variation display stops the jackpot symbol display (winning the jackpot) A gaming machine that can execute a special game in which a special prize opening is opened is known. In such a gaming machine, a plurality of special games having different numbers of winning balls can be obtained, and a special game according to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is executed.

  The jackpot symbol is associated with the gaming state after the end of the special game, and the gaming state after the end of the special game is set according to the jackpot symbol that has been stopped.

JP 2006-34626 A

  In the above gaming machine, whether or not to win a big hit and the type of special game to be executed are determined when the game ball enters the start opening. Therefore, by determining the type of special symbol, it is possible to easily determine what special game is executed and what game state is set after the end of the special game. ing.

  Therefore, for example, when a special game that is disadvantageous to the player is executed, or when a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is set after the special game is finished, the player's willingness to play during the special game is reduced. There is a risk that the interest of the game will decline.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by improving the player's willingness to play a game, especially during a special game, due to new game playability.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is set to a non-specific gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player or a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-specific gaming state, A gaming machine in which a game progresses under a condition corresponding to the set gaming state, a gaming board in which a gaming area where a gaming ball flows down is formed, and a gaming ball provided in the gaming area can enter A first start area and a second start area; and an attacker device that is provided in the game area and is displaced into a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered or an open state in which a game ball can be entered; A specific area in which a game ball that has entered the attacker device can enter, and an open state that is provided in the attacker device and that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area side, or that the game ball passes to the specific area side. Change to closed state impossible Stopper device and, subject to the entry of a game ball to the first start region or the second start region, prize balls to the attacker device according to enter the sphere of game balls to the attacker device with controlled to open and close the When at least whether or not to execute a special game capable of acquiring a special game and to enable the execution of the special game, any one of a plurality of special game types provided as a type of the special game to be executed is selected. A lottery means for determining the type of the special game, and a special game execution for executing the special game corresponding to the type determined by the lottery means when the lottery means determines that the special game can be executed. And when a game ball that has entered the attacker device enters the specific area during execution of the special game, the game state after the end of the special game is If the game ball that has been set in the fixed game state and entered the attacker device during execution of the special game does not enter the specific area, the game state after the end of the special game is set as the non-specific game. A game state setting means for setting a state, and the special game is performed when a predetermined number of game balls enter the attacker device after the attacker device is controlled to the open state, The stopper device is configured by a plurality of round games that end when the opening time elapses, and in the round game, the game ball that has entered the attacker device can pass to the specific area side. The first round game that opens and closes, and the stopper in a manner in which it is more difficult for the game ball that has entered the attacker device to pass to the specific area side than the first round game. A second round game that is opened and closed by the device, and the plurality of types of special games include at least a first special game and a second special game in which the number of executions of the first round game is different; In the first special game, the number of times of execution of the first round game is less than that in the second special game, and the lottery means is triggered by the game ball entering the second start area. When making a decision to enable execution, the type of special game to be executed is more than the case of making a decision to enable execution of the special game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area. The second special game is determined with high probability.

The second round game is good open time of the attacker device is set shorter than the first round game.

The game apparatus may further include a sorting device that distributes the game balls that have passed to the specific area side by the stopper device to either the specific area or a non-specific area to which the game balls that have not entered the specific area are guided. .

  Further, it can be displaced into an open state that facilitates entry of a game ball into the second start area, and a closed state that makes entry of the game ball into the second start area more difficult or impossible than the open state. And determining the control mode of the start variable prize winning device on condition that the game ball is provided in the game area, the entry area into which the game ball can enter, and the entry of the game ball into the entry area. In accordance with the above, the start variable prize winning device control means for controlling the start variable prize winning device, the start variable prize winning device control means when the non-specific gaming state is set, When the control mode of the start variable winning device is determined in accordance with the above condition and the specific gaming state is set, the start variable winning device is more easily controlled to the open state than the first condition. Accordance conditions may determine the control mode of the starting variable winning device.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram explaining an attacker apparatus. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a special symbol determination table. It is a figure explaining a symbol classification judgment table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a stopper control table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern command determination table after development. It is a figure explaining the pre-development variation pattern command determination table. It is a figure explaining a normal symbol determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the specific area | region detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game execution process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, Similarly to the middle frame 4, a front frame 6 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16 a and a second game area 16 b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the operation handle 12. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a firing strength less than a predetermined strength by the operation handle 12 enters the first game region 16a and has a launch strength greater than a predetermined strength. The launched game ball enters the second game area 16b.

  Further, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18, a first starting port 20, and a second starting port 22 through which game balls can enter. These general winning port 18, first starting port 20, and first starting port 20 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the start opening 22, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not a special game that is advantageous to the player can be executed and the contents of the special game when the special game is executed. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 22 includes a movable piece 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of a game ball into the second starting port 22 changes according to the state of the movable piece 22b. Yes. Specifically, the second start port 22 is configured to be able to protrude and retract toward the front side of the game board 8, and when the movable piece 22 b is in the closed state with respect to the game board 8, the second start port 22 It is impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter 22.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b is kept on the game board 8 for a predetermined time. It is controlled to an open state protruding to the front side. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided in the second game area 16b. Although details of the attacker device 26 will be described later, the attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b that opens and closes the large winning opening 28. The door 28b closes the grand prize opening 28, and it is impossible to enter a game ball into the big prize opening 28. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the open / close door 28b is controlled to be in an open state, and a game ball can be inserted into the big prize opening 28. When entering the ball, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter, and the second A game ball flowing down the game area 16b cannot enter. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Is impossible to enter.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50 a that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50 a is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board 8 so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 1. As shown in the drawing, the effect symbols 60a, 60b, 60c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the lottery winning result is notified to the player by the stop display mode of these effect symbols 60a, 60b, 60c. It becomes.

  In addition, a stage effect device 52 is provided above the stage display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is movable during the variation display of the effect symbols 60a, 60b, and 60c, and gives a player a big hit expectation.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided. It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the attacker device 26. As shown in this figure, the attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 that opens in the second game area 16b, and an open / close door 28b that opens and closes the large winning opening 28. The special winning opening 28 is constituted by one end of a permeable passage member 32, and is configured such that a game ball enters the passage member 32 from the special winning opening 28 when the open / close door 28b is opened. Yes. The passage member 32 is arranged so as to gradually incline vertically downward from one end side to the other end side constituting the big prize opening 28, and a game that has entered the passage member 32 from the big prize opening 28. The ball rolls in the passage member 32 toward the lower left in the figure by its own weight.

  A second discharge port 33 is opened on the other end side of the passage member 32, and when the game ball that has entered the passage member 32 is guided to the other end of the passage member 32, the second discharge port 33. To the back side of the game board 8. On the other hand, a branch passage 34 extending vertically downward is connected to the passage member 32, so that a game ball that has entered the passage member 32 from the big prize opening 28 is also led to the branch passage 34. .

  However, a first stopper 35 that protrudes to the front side of the game board 8 is provided at a connection portion between the passage member 32 and the branch passage 34, and the branch passage 34 is closed by the first stopper 35. Therefore, in a state where the first stopper 35 protrudes, all the game balls that have entered the passage member 32 roll on the first stopper 35 and are guided to the second discharge port 33.

  The first stopper 35 is provided with a first stopper solenoid 35c (see FIG. 4). The first stopper solenoid 35c is normally not energized, and the first stopper 35 is maintained in the protruding state. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is executed, the first stopper solenoid 35c is energized only for a preset time, and during this time, the first stopper 35 is immersed in the back side of the game board 8 and the passage member. A game ball that has entered the inside 32 can enter the branch passage 34.

  Further, in the branch passage 34, below the first stopper 35, similarly to the first stopper 35, a second stopper 36 that protrudes to the front side of the game board 8 is provided. The second stopper 36 is provided with a second stopper solenoid 36c (see FIG. 4). Normally, the second stopper 36 is maintained in the above-described protruding state by being controlled to be in a non-energized state. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is executed, the second stopper solenoid 36c is energized only for a preset time, and during this time, the second stopper 36 is immersed in the back side of the game board 8, and the branch path A game ball that has entered the interior 34 falls below the branch passage 34.

  A stay region 37 having a gap for one game ball is formed between the first stopper 35 and the second stopper 36. Therefore, if the first stopper 35 is in an immersive state and the second stopper 36 is in a protruding state, only one game ball that has entered the passage member 32 is held in the staying region 37 and then enters the passage member 32. The game ball rolls above the game ball that has previously entered the staying region 37 and is guided to the second discharge port 33.

  A sorting device 38 is connected to the lower end of the branch passage 34. When the second stopper 36 is displaced into an immersive state while the game ball stays in the stay region 37, the game ball is placed in the sort device. It is comprised so that it may be guide | induced to 38. In the sorting device 38, a first rotating body 38b, a second rotating body 38c, and a third rotating body 38d are rotatably accommodated in an annular outer cylinder member 38a. The rotating body 38d is controlled to rotate at a constant speed in the clockwise direction in the drawing, and the second rotating body 38c is controlled to rotate at a constant speed in the counterclockwise direction in the drawing.

  The distribution device 38 is located on the back side of the game board 8, more specifically, in the gap between the game board 8 and the effect display unit 50 a, and from the player facing the gaming machine 1 to the game ball It arrange | positions so that rolling can be visually recognized (refer FIG. 1). Further, the first rotator 38b, the second rotator 38c, and the third rotator 38d are connected to each other by a gear, and when the rotator motor 38x (see FIG. 4) is energized, the first rotator 38b, The second rotator 38c and the third rotator 38d rotate at a constant speed. In addition, each rotary body 38b, 38c, 38d will rotate asynchronously by making a gear ratio differ.

A cutout 38 a ₁ is formed in the outer cylinder member 38 a so as to face the lower end of the branch passage 34. The first rotating body 38b has a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) cutouts 38b ₁ formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction on the cylindrical member, and the second rotating body 38c has a cylinder (in this embodiment three) more to Jo members are formed at equal intervals in the notch 38c ₁ in the circumferential direction of the. The game ball guided to the lower end of branch passage 34, the notches 38b ₁ of the first rotor 38b is at facing the notches 38a ₁ of the outer cylindrical member 38a, is held in the cutout 38b _1. When the notch 38b ₁ faces the notch 38c ₁ of the second rotating body 38c, the game ball is transferred from the notch 38b ₁ to the notch 38c ₁ this time.

The third rotating body 38d is formed with one specific area 39 into which a game ball can enter and three non-specific areas 40. The game ball guided to the notch 38c ₁ It rolls on the rotating body 38d and enters either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 40. As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the specific area 39 during the special game, the game state is set to an advantageous state for the player after the special game is finished. It can be said that the movement itself improves the interest of the game.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A special winning opening detection switch 28a that detects that a game ball has entered, a stay area detection switch 37a that detects that a game ball has entered the stay area 37, and a specification that detects that a game ball has entered the specific area 39 An area detection switch 39a is connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c that operates the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22, a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c that operates an opening / closing door 28b that opens / closes the large winning opening 28, and a first stopper. Rotation that rotates the first stopper solenoid 35c that causes the 35 to move in and out, the second stopper solenoid 36c that causes the second stopper 36 to move in and out, and the sorting device 38 (the first rotating body 38b, the second rotating body 38c, and the third rotating body 38d). The body motor 38x is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the operation of the second starting port 22, the big winning port 28, the first stopper 35, the second stopper 36, and the sorting device 38. .

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When signals are input from the touch sensor 12a and the launch volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. It is like that.

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set with a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened (in this embodiment, 1/399). It is a gaming state, and a high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (1 / 53.2 in this embodiment).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player gives it to the player A special symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “hit lottery”) associated with the gaming profit to be performed is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 22, various random numbers (special design random numbers, jackpot random numbers, high-precision lottery random numbers, 1 fluctuation pattern random number, 2nd fluctuation pattern random number) are acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as first hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively referred to as a second hold.

  This reserved storage area has two storage areas, a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, and both reserved storage areas have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). doing. And the random number value acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 20 is stored as the first hold in the first to fourth storage units of the first hold storage area with the upper limit of four, and the second start The random number values obtained by entering the game balls into the mouth 22 are stored as second reservations in the first to fourth storage units of the second reservation storage area with an upper limit of four.

  Accordingly, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where four first holds are stored in the first hold storage area, a random value is stored based on the game ball entering. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where four second holds are stored in the second hold storage area, Random values are never stored.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one special symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 797. Then, a special symbol determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the game state when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, when the jackpot determination is performed, and the selected special symbol is selected. The jackpot determination is performed based on the determination table and the acquired special symbol random number.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the special symbol determination table 1, when the special symbol random number is 7 or 567, it is determined that it is a big hit, and when it is any other special symbol random number, it is determined that it is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/399.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the special symbol determination table 2, when the special symbol random number is 7, 47, 87, 127, 167, 207, 247, 287, 327, 367, 407, 447, 487, 527, 567, If it is other special symbol random numbers, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 53.2. Thus, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 7 times or more compared to the case of the low probability gaming state.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 3 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 1, the special symbol determination table 3 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random number is 7 or 567. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/399.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 2, this special symbol determination table 4 has special symbol random numbers of 7, 47, 87, 127, 167, 207, 247, 287, 327, 367, 407, 447, 487, 527, 567. If it is, it will be judged as a jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 53.2.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a symbol type determination table for determining a special symbol type. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot random number is acquired from the range of 0-299. Then, a symbol type determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the determination result of the jackpot or lose, and the special symbol is determined by the selected symbol type determination table and the acquired jackpot random number. The symbol type is determined. Note that the jackpot random number is acquired not only when the determination result of the jackpot is derived but also when the determination result of the loss is derived when determining the type of the special symbol. In the following, among the special symbols determined by the jackpot random number, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained Is called a lost pattern.

  Here, as a result of determining the first hold based on the above-described special symbol determination table, if a jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 1 is referred to. According to this symbol type determination table 1, as shown in the figure, two types of special symbols A and B are associated with each jackpot random number from 0 to 299. For example, the jackpot random number is “0”. In such a case, the special symbol A is determined.

  In addition, as a result of determining the second hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 2 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 2, as shown in the figure, the special symbol B is associated with all of the jackpot random numbers from 0 to 299.

  In addition, when the determination result of the loss is obtained as a result of determining the first hold or the second hold by using the special symbol determination table described above, the symbol type determination table 3 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 3, when the determination result of the first hold is obtained, the special symbol X is always determined as the special symbol type, and the determination result of the loss is obtained for the second hold. In such a case, the special symbol Y is always determined as the special symbol type.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operating table 1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. 2 is provided.

  In the special game executed with reference to these operation tables 1 and 2, whether or not a predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 28 after the special winning opening 28 of the attacker device 26 is controlled to be in the open state. Alternatively, the game is configured by a plurality of round games that end when a predetermined opening time elapses.

  When the special symbol A is determined by the lottery lottery, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 1. According to this operation table 1, the condition that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 0.1 second or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game that ends when it is established is executed 7 times (the 1st to 7th round games), and thereafter, the grand prize opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds, or 8 games at the big prize opening 28 A round game that ends when one of the conditions for entering a ball (count C = 8) is satisfied is executed three times (the eighth to tenth round games).

  During each round game, the special winning opening 28 is opened once. In addition, the closing time of the special winning opening 28 set after the end of each round game, that is, the interval time, is set as follows before and after the game ball enters the specific area 39 during the special game, respectively. Yes. That is, the interval time set after the end of the first to seventh round games is set to 2.0 seconds regardless of whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 39. The interval time set after the end of the eighth to tenth round games is set to 10.0 seconds before the game ball enters the specific area 39, and is 2 after the game ball enters the specific area 39. Set to 0 seconds. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the specific area 39 during the eighth round game, the interval time after the end of the ninth and tenth round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol B is determined by the big win lottery, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2. According to this operation table 2, one of the conditions that the special winning opening 28 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8). The round game that ends when it is established is executed 10 times (1-10th round game).

  During each round game, the special winning opening 28 is opened once. In addition, the closing time of the big winning opening 28 set after the end of each round game, that is, the interval time is set to 10.0 seconds before the game ball enters the specific area 39, and the game ball enters the specific area 39. After that, it is set to 2.0 seconds. Hereinafter, a round game in which the opening time of the big winning opening 28 is set to a short time (0.1 second) is referred to as a short opening round game, and the opening time of the big winning opening 28 is longer than that of the short opening round game. A round game set at time (29.0 seconds) is referred to as a long open round game.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to launch a game ball every 0.6 seconds at the maximum. However, in the above short opening round game, since the opening time of the big winning opening 28 is 0.1 second, A game ball never enters the big prize opening 28. Accordingly, during the short-opening round game, eight game balls do not enter the big winning opening 28, and thus the short-opening round game ends in 0.1 seconds. In this way, the short open round game can be said to be a round game with a smaller number of winning balls than the long open round game, and almost no game balls enter the big winning opening 28. Therefore, it can be said that the game is a round game in which almost no opportunity to enter the game ball into the specific area 39 is given.

  The special game executed with reference to the operation table 2 is set with a larger number of long open round games than the special game executed with reference to the operation table 1. Therefore, the special game executed with reference to the operation table 2 has a larger number of prize balls that can be obtained than the special game executed with reference to the operation table 1, and there are game balls in the specific area 39. It is a special game that has a high possibility of entering and is advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the stopper control table. During execution of the special game, energization control of the large winning opening / closing solenoid 28c of the large winning opening 28 is controlled based on the operation tables 1 and 2, and at the same time, the first stopper solenoid 35c of the first stopper 35, and The second stopper solenoid 36c of the second stopper 36 is energized and controlled.

  When the round game executed with reference to the operation tables 1 and 2 is a short open round game, the first stopper solenoid 35c refers to the first stopper control table 1 shown in FIG. Energization control is performed. According to the first stopper control table 1, the energization of the first stopper solenoid 35c is started 0.1 seconds after the start of the short open round game, and then 0.1 seconds elapses, or the staying area 37 When a game ball enters, the energization is stopped. At this time, the time required for the game ball to reach the first stopper 35 from the big winning opening 28 is designed to require 0.2 seconds or more. Even if a game ball enters 28, the game ball does not enter the stay region 37. As is clear from this, the short open round game is configured such that an opportunity to enter the game ball into the specific area 39 is not given.

  When the round game executed with reference to the operation tables 1 and 2 is a long open round game, the first stopper solenoid 35c refers to the first stopper control table 2 shown in FIG. 8B. The energization is controlled. According to the first stopper control table 2, the energization of the first stopper solenoid 35c is started 0.2 seconds after the start of the long open round game, and then 5.0 seconds have passed, or the staying area 37 When a game ball enters, the energization is stopped. Therefore, if the player keeps firing the game ball during the long open round game, the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 28 will surely enter the staying area 37. As is clear from this, in the long open round game, an opportunity to enter the game ball into the specific area 39 can be easily acquired.

  When the special game is executed with reference to the operation tables 1 and 2, the second stopper solenoid 36c is energized and controlled with reference to the second stopper control table shown in FIG. According to the second stopper control table, energization of the second stopper solenoid 36c is started when a game ball enters the staying area 37 at the start of an interval set after the end of each round game, and the interval time Energization is stopped when elapses. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the stay area 37 during each round game, the game ball is held in the stay area 37 by the second stopper 36 during the round game, and the game ball is swung after the round game ends. It will flow down toward the dispensing device 38.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting a game state after the special game when the special game is executed as described above. In the present embodiment, when a special game is executed, the game state after the end of the special game is set according to whether or not the game ball can enter the specific area 39 during the special game.

  According to this gaming state setting table, when a game ball enters the specific area 39 during the special game regardless of the determined special symbol type, the high probability gaming state is set as the high probability gaming state. Is set to 120 times, which is the maximum number of times that the maximum lottery is possible. At the same time, it is determined that the short-time gaming state is set, and the short-time number of times that is the maximum number of lotteries that can be won in the short-time gaming state is set to 120 times.

  Further, according to this game state setting table, when a game ball does not enter the specific area 39 during the special game, the low probability game state is set, and at the same time, the non-short-time game state is set. It is stipulated.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the post-development variation pattern command determination table. As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect mode for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. In the main control board 100, as a process for determining the mode of variation effect, first, the post-development variation pattern is determined, and the pre-development variation pattern is determined based on the determined post-development variation pattern. .

  The post-development variation pattern is determined based on the post-development variation pattern command determination table and the second variation pattern random number acquired at the same time as the special symbol random number and the like. It is determined based on the first variation pattern random number acquired at the same time as the special symbol random number or the like. In the post-development variation pattern command determination table and the pre-development variation pattern command determination table, a random number range is assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns associated with a variation rendering mode (variation time) for informing the lottery result. By comparing the random number range with the first variation pattern random number and the second variation pattern random number, the post-development variation pattern and the pre-development variation pattern are determined.

  When determining the post-evolution variation pattern, one table is selected from a plurality of post-evolution variation pattern command determination tables, and the selected table is acquired simultaneously with the selected design random number and the like. One developed variation pattern is determined based on the second variation pattern random number. The table for determining the post-development variation pattern is provided for each gaming state, but here, a case where the non-time-saving gaming state is set will be described.

  When the “special symbol A” is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, the post-developed variation pattern command determination table 1 shown in FIG. 10A is selected. According to the post-development variation pattern command determination table 1, a random number range is assigned to each of a plurality of variation patterns associated with a variation effect mode (variation time) for notifying a lottery lottery result.

  Specifically, according to the post-development variation pattern command determination table 1, “SP evolution jackpot 1” is associated with the second variation pattern random numbers from 0 to 399, and “SP development jackpots” are associated with the second variation pattern random numbers from 400 to 799. “Development jackpot 2” is associated, and the second variation pattern random numbers 800 to 999 are associated with “SP development jackpot 3”. Therefore, according to the post-development variation pattern command determination table 1, for example, when the second variation pattern random number is “0”, “SP development jackpot 1” is determined as the post-development variation pattern. Become.

  Further, when “special symbol B” is determined in the non-short-time gaming state, the post-developed variation pattern command determination table 2 shown in FIG. 10B is selected. According to the post-development variation pattern command determination table 2, “SP development jackpot 2” is associated with the second variation pattern random numbers 0 to 299, and “SP development jackpot 3” is associated with the second variation pattern random numbers 300 to 699. Are associated with each other, and the second variation pattern random numbers 700 to 999 are associated with “total rotation jackpot”.

  In addition, when the “losing” lottery result is derived in the non-time-saving gaming state, the post-developed variation pattern command determination table 3 shown in FIG. 10C is selected. According to the post-development variation pattern command determination table 3, various post-development variation patterns are determined as illustrated in accordance with the number of reservations reserved at the time of determining the variation pattern.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pre-development variation pattern command determination table when the non-time-saving gaming state is set. The pre-development variation pattern command determination table is also provided for each gaming state in the same manner as the post-development variation pattern command determination table. Here, the pre-development variation pattern command determination table for the non-short-time gaming state is provided. The table will be described. In the present embodiment, first, a post-development variation pattern is determined, and a pre-development variation pattern is determined according to the determined post-development variation pattern.

  Specifically, when the post-development variation pattern of “SP development jackpot 1 to 3” is determined, the pre-development variation pattern is determined with reference to the pre-development variation pattern command determination table 1 in FIG. Is done. According to the pre-development variation pattern command determination table 1, the first variation pattern random number and the undeveloped variation pattern are associated with each other, and one development is performed as shown in the drawing according to the acquired first variation pattern random number. The pre-variation pattern will be determined.

  When the pre-development variation pattern is determined in this way, a pre-development variation pattern command corresponding to the determined pre-development variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. In the sub-control board 200, first, a variation effect (pre-development variation effect) corresponding to the pre-development variation pattern command is executed and controlled, and then a variation effect (post-development variation effect) corresponding to the post-development variation pattern command. Execution control.

  Further, when the post-development variation pattern of “all rotation jackpot” is determined, the pre-development variation pattern is determined with reference to the pre-development variation pattern command determination table 2 in FIG. According to the pre-development variation pattern command determination table 2, “pseudo 3 reach” or “pseudo 4 reach” is determined according to the first variation pattern random number.

  Further, when the post-development variation patterns of “normal loses 1 to 3”, “gase pseudo-losing”, and “slip loss” are determined, refer to the pre-development variation pattern command determination table 3 in FIG. A pre-development variation pattern is determined. According to the pre-development variation pattern command determination table 3, “none” is always determined. This “none” indicates that the pre-development variation effect is not performed, and a pre-development variation pattern command indicating non-execution of the pre-development variation effect is transmitted to the sub-control board 200. That is, when the post-development variation patterns of “normal loss 1 to 3”, “gase pseudo-losing”, and “slip loss” are determined, the variation effect is executed only by the post-development variation pattern.

  Further, when the post-development variation pattern of “SP development loss 1 to 3” is determined, the pre-development variation pattern is determined with reference to the pre-development variation pattern command determination table 4 of FIG. According to the pre-development variation pattern command determination table 4, the first variation pattern random number and the pre-development variation pattern are associated with each other. The pre-variation pattern will be determined.

  As described above, at the start of variation, the pre-development variation pattern command and the post-development variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub control board 200 according to the jackpot lottery result, and the sub control board 200 corresponds to the received variation pattern command. The variation effect is controlled to be executed. Thereby, the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one ordinary symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the ordinary diagram holding storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. Hereinafter, a random number value (ordinary symbol random number) stored in the normal figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as a general figure hold.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this normal symbol determination table 1, when the normal symbol random number is 0, it is determined to be a win, and when the normal symbol random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the normal symbol determination table 2, when the normal symbol random number is 0 to 18, it is determined that the winning is selected, and when the normal symbol random number is 19, it is determined that the game is lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. The energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 sec × 1 = 0.1 sec, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation pattern random number update process for updating the variation pattern random numbers (first variation pattern random number, second variation pattern random number).

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value random number that is referred to when the special symbol random number and the big hit random number are updated. Thereafter, the processes in steps S2 and S3 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 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “2 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the special symbol random number, the jackpot random number, the high-precision lottery random number, and the normal symbol random number. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1, and the random number counter is updated. 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.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not there is an input to the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a. Perform control processing.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, and the big winning port 28, and there is an incoming game ball. In the case of the payment, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout control board 120.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the input control process in step S300.

(Step S310)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S320)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 28a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening 28. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 28a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and Add and update the big winning entrance entrance counter for counting the number of game balls entered.

(Step S330)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, and performs a big win lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22. This second start port detection switch input process is the same as the first start port detection switch input process in step S330 except that various data are different.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100 a determines whether or not a signal is input from the gate detection switch 24 a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24. This gate detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S360)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal is input from the specific area detection switch 39a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 39. The specific area detection switch input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
When it is determined in step S330-1 that a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. Process.

(Step S330-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, when it is determined that the first hold number (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-4, and when it is determined that the first hold number (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-4)
If it is determined in step S330-3 that the first hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the first hold number (X1) to the new first hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above step S200, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and is free. The special symbol random number acquired is stored in the storage unit.

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the jackpot random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the same storage unit that stores the special symbol random number in step S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the variation pattern random numbers (first variation pattern random number, second variation pattern random number) updated in step S2, and stores each random number in steps S330-5 and S330-6. Store it in the same storage unit.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the first hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and when it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the normal symbol random number updated in the above step S200, stores it in the universal symbol storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. In addition, the usual figure reservation storage area has four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and when the normal symbol random number is acquired, the normal symbol random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. A free storage part that is not available is searched, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the storage part having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage parts. Below, the normal symbol random number memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the usual figure reservation storage area is called ordinary figure reservation.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the specific area detection switch input process in step S360.

(Step S360-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 39a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 39a, the process proceeds to step S360-2. When it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the specific area detection switch 39a, The specific area detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S360-2)
If it is determined in step S360-1 that a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 39a, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the valid period flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the validity period flag is on, the process proceeds to step S360-3, and if it is determined that the validity period flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S360-4.

  As will be described in detail later, the validity period flag is used to determine whether or not the entry of the game ball into the specific area 39 is considered valid. In the present embodiment, during the special game After the end of each round game, it is turned on with the start of the interval (step S451-6 in FIG. 26) and turned off with the passage of the interval time (step S451-11 in FIG. 26).

(Step S360-3)
If it is determined in step S360-2 that the validity period flag is on, the main CPU 100a turns on the specific area entry flag and ends the specific area detection switch input process. The specific area entry flag that is turned on here indicates that a game ball has entered the specific area 39 effectively during the special game.

(Step S360-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S360-2 that the validity period flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a executes an error process and ends the specific area detection switch input process. Here, an error command is transmitted to the sub control board 200, and an error is notified based on the error command.

  Next, processing related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. Further, data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a, based on the value of the special symbol special data loaded in step S410, performs a special symbol variation start process (step S420), a special symbol variation stop process (step S430), a post-stop process (step S440), A special electric accessory control process (step S450) and a special game end process (step S460) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area (second hold number (X2)> 0). As a result, if it is determined that the second hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If it is determined that the second hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the second hold stored in the second hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the second hold is written in the processing area in the order in which it is reserved. Therefore, the second suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second reserved number (X2) is stored as a new second reserved number (X2).

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the second hold is not stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-4. If it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-10.

(Step S420-4)
When determining in step S420-3 that the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the first hold stored in the first hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the first hold is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the first suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first hold number (X1) is stored as a new first hold number (X1).

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 5), and processes the selected table and the above step S420-2 or step S420-4. A lottery winning result is derived based on the special symbol random number copied in the area. Then, the symbol type determination table (see FIG. 6) is selected according to the derived lottery result, and the selected table and the jackpot random number copied to the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4 The special symbol is determined based on Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  Thus, according to this special symbol variation start process, when both the first hold and the second hold are stored, the special symbol determination process is performed based on the second hold. That is, here, the second hold is processed in preference to the first hold.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-5 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4 based on the pre-development variation pattern command determination table and the post-development variation pattern command determination table. To determine the variation pattern. This variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol variation display is performed based on the second suspension. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the first hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. When the controlled display of the special symbol based on the second hold is performed, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed to indicate that the second hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the total variation time derived in step S421 in the variation time counter.

(Step S420-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-10)
If it is determined in step S420-3 that the first hold is not stored, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays the demo screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the variation pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a refers to the start port type (first start port or second start port), the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, the set gaming state, and the result of the high probability lottery. Then, the post-development variation pattern command determination table (see FIG. 10) is selected.

(Step S421-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the developed variation pattern command based on the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing area and the developed variation pattern command determination table selected in Step S421-1.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the post-development variation pattern command determined in step S421-2 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a pre-development variation pattern command determination table based on the post-development variation pattern determined in step S421-2 (see FIG. 11).

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a pre-development variation pattern command based on the first variation pattern random number stored in the processing area and the pre-development variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-4.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the pre-development variation pattern command determined in step S421-5 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a calculates the total variation time from the variation time of the post-development variation pattern determined in step S421-2 and the variation time of the pre-development variation pattern determined in step S421-5. Then, the variation pattern determination process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S420-8) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-5 as the first special symbol display 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs the time-saving count update process. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving memory area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this short-time count storage area, the short-time count, that is, the remaining variation count (continuation count) until the short-time gaming state ends is stored. Here, “1” is calculated from the currently stored remaining variation count. The subtracted value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count. If the number of time reductions becomes 0 as a result of updating the number of time reductions, processing for turning off the time reduction game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-3.

(Step S440-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. This high-accuracy count storage area stores the high-accuracy count, that is, the remaining fluctuation count (continuation count) until the high-probability gaming state ends. Here, the remaining fluctuation count currently stored The value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count. Note that, as a result of updating the high-accuracy count, if the high-accuracy count = 0, processing for turning off the high-probability game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a jackpot symbol, step S440-6 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-5)
If it is determined in step S440-4 that the symbol that is stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a performs special symbol fluctuation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing. Is set to “00”, and the post-stop processing ends. As a result, the next special symbol change display can be started.

(Step S440-6)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-4 that the symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a stores the gaming state at the start of variation in the gaming state buffer and then plays the gaming state (high (Reliable game flag, short-time game flag, high-precision number, short-time number) are reset.

(Step S440-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening start process has been executed before starting the special game. As a result, if it is determined that the opening start process has been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-5. If it is determined that the opening start process has not been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-2.

(Step S450-2)
If it is determined in step S450-1 that the opening start process has not been executed, the main CPU 100a first performs the opening start process when starting the special game. Specifically, the opening command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

(Step S450-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an opening time timer to measure the opening time. Note that the counter value set here is subtracted in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a starts energization of the rotating body motor 38x. Thereby, with the start of a special game (opening), the rotating body motor 38x is energized and the distribution device 38 is activated.

(Step S450-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S450-1 that the opening start process has been executed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time measuring timer in step S450-3 has elapsed. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-6, and if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-6)
If it is determined in step S450-5 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the ending start process has been executed. As a result, when it is determined that the ending start process has been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-10, and when it is determined that the ending start process has not been executed, the process proceeds to step S451.

(Step S451)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending start process has not been executed, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. This special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S450-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not all round games have ended. As a result, if it is determined that all round games have been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-8. If it is determined that all round games have not ended, the special electric accessory control process is ended.

(Step S450-8)
If it is determined in step S450-7 that the all-round game has ended, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Specifically, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S450-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an ending time timer to measure the ending time. Note that the counter value set here is subtracted in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S450-10)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending start process has been executed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending timekeeping timer in step S450-9 has elapsed. To do. As a result, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-11, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-11)
If it is determined in step S450-10 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special game execution processing in step S451.

(Step S451-1)
When the operation tables 1 and 2 of FIG. 7 to be referred to when the round game is executed are not set, the main CPU 100a determines the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displays the operation table corresponding to the special symbol. Set. Then, energization control of the special prize opening opening / closing solenoid 28c is controlled according to the set operation table and the time of each timer described later.

(Step S451-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether it is the start timing of each round game. As a result, if it is determined that it is the start timing of each round game, the process proceeds to step S451-3, and if it is determined that it is not the start timing of each round game, the process proceeds to step S451-4.

(Step S451-3)
When it is determined in step S451-2 that it is the start timing of each round game, the main CPU 100a refers to the operation table set in step S451-1, and opens and closes the big prize opening in each round game. The energization time of the solenoid 28c, that is, the opening time of the special winning opening 28 is set in the opening time timer. Here, the counter value set in the open time timer is subtracted in step S100.

(Step S451-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S451-2 that it is not the start timing of each round game, the main CPU 100a determines whether the counter value set in step S451-3 has become 0, and each round It is determined whether it is a game end timing. As a result, if it is determined that it is the end timing of each round game, the process proceeds to step S451-5, and if it is determined that it is not the end timing of each round game, the process proceeds to step S451-9.

(Step S451-5)
If it is determined in step S451-4 that the end timing of each round game is reached, the main CPU 100a refers to the operation table set in step S451-1 and is set after the end of each round game. Set the interval time to the interval time timer. Note that the counter value set in the interval time timer here is subtracted in step S100.

(Step S451-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns on the validity period flag. Thereby, the approach of the game ball to the specific area 39 is validated with the start of the interval.

(Step S451-7)
Next, the main CPU 100 a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the staying area 37. As a result, when it is determined by the detection signal of the staying area detection switch 37a that the game ball has entered the staying area 37, the process proceeds to step S451-8, and the game ball has not entered the staying area 37. When it is determined that, the special game execution process is terminated.

(Step S451-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a controls energization of the second stopper solenoid 36c with reference to the second stopper control table shown in FIG. Thereby, the second stopper 36 is immersed with the start of the interval, and the game ball held in the staying area 37 flows down toward the sorting device 38.

(Step S451-9)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S451-4 that it is not the end timing of each round game, the timer set in step S451-5 is checked to determine whether it is currently in the interval. As a result, if it is determined that it is during the interval, the process proceeds to step S451-10, and if it is determined that it is not during the interval, the process proceeds to step S451-12.

(Step S451-10)
If it is determined in step S451-9 that the interval is currently in progress, the main CPU 100a determines whether the interval time set in the interval time measuring timer in step S451-5 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S451-11. If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the special game execution process ends.

(Step S451-11)
If it is determined in step S451-10 that the interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a turns off the valid period flag. Thereby, thereafter, the entry of the game ball into the specific area 39 is invalidated.

(Step S451-12)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S451-9 that it is not in the interval, that is, if a round game is currently being played, the main CPU 100a performs the first operation shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B. The first stopper solenoid 35c is energized and controlled with reference to the stopper control tables 1 and 2.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special game ending process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether the specific area entry flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is on, the process proceeds to step S460-2. If it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S460-11. .

(Step S460-2)
If it is determined in step S460-1 that the specific area entry flag is on, the main CPU 100a turns on the time-saving game flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the short-time gaming state.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the time reduction count to 120.

(Step S460-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns on the high probability game flag. As a result, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state.

(Step S460-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the high accuracy count to 120.

(Step S460-6)
Next, the main CPU 100 a executes a process for discharging the game ball that has entered the specific area 39 from the sorting device 38. Although a detailed description is omitted, the game ball that has entered the specific area 39 is held in the specific area 39 until the special game is finished. Will be discharged. On the other hand, the non-specific area 40 is not provided with an opening / closing means, and a game ball that has entered the non-specific area 40 passes through the non-specific area 40 without being held in the non-specific area 40. It becomes.

(Step S460-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns off the specific area entry flag.

(Step S460-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a stops energization of the rotating body motor 38x. As a result, the energization of the rotating body motor 38x is controlled to stop with the end of the special game, and the operation of the sorting device 38 is stopped. Here, the rotating body motor 38x is stopped when the rotating body motor 38x is moved to a predetermined initial position.

(Step S460-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information relating to a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, and a short time count.

(Step S460-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

(Step S460-11)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S460-1 that the specific area entry flag is not turned on, the main CPU 100a turns off the time-saving game flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the non-time saving gaming state.

(Step S460-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the time reduction count to zero.

(Step S460-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a turns off the high probability game flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state.

(Step S460-14)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the high-accuracy count to 0, and thereafter executes the processing of step S460-8 to step S460-10.

  Next, a process related to the above normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the normal power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start processing in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3. If the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the general map reservation stored in the general map storage area. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the general map hold stored in the general map hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order of storage. In other words, the random numbers stored in the usual hold storage area are sequentially read from the previously stored random numbers and used for the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual figure variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets energization control data according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Specifically, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1, the time of opening once = 0. Set energization control data to be 1 second. Also, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the energization time set in step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” to the general symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the ordinary / normal symbol processing, and ends the processing after the normal symbol suspension.

  As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 100, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment realizes the following gaming characteristics. The main flow of the game of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Since the initial state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, the player first launches a gaming ball toward the first gaming area 16a. When a game ball enters the first start port 20, a big win lottery (special symbol determination process) is performed. When the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery and the jackpot symbol is determined as the special symbol type, a special game is executed. At this time, the jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 20, and therefore a special game advantageous to the player (a special game executed with reference to the operation table 2) is performed. A special game which is executed with a probability of 60% and is disadvantageous to the player (a special game executed with reference to the operation table 1) is executed with a probability of 40%.

  Here, when a special game disadvantageous to the player is executed, the player can obtain a prize ball only in the third round game of the 8th to 10th times during the 10 round games. . In the three round games, the player is given an opportunity to enter the game ball into the specific area 39. On the other hand, when a special game advantageous to the player is executed, the player can obtain a prize ball in all 10 round games, and in all round games, the player can enter the specific area 39. The player is given an opportunity to enter the game ball.

  If the game ball cannot be entered into the specific area 39 during the special game, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state. The game will be repeated.

  On the other hand, when the game ball can be entered into the specific area 39 during the special game, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability game state and the short-time game state. In this case, since it is possible to easily enter the game ball into the second start opening 22, the player makes a so-called right turn to enter the game ball into the second start opening 22. At this time, since the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, the winning probability of the jackpot is high. A special game advantageous to the player is executed whenever a big win is won by a lottery lottery performed when a game ball enters the second start port 22. Therefore, thereafter, by making the game ball enter the specific area 39, the special game advantageous to the player, the high probability game state, and the short-time game state are repeated with high probability.

  However, even in this case, if the jackpot is not won within 120 times after the end of the special game, the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are set. In addition, even if the big win is won within 120 times, the game ball does not necessarily enter the specific area 39, so even if the game ball does not enter the specific area 39, the low-probability gaming state and the non-time saving After the game state is set, the game proceeds in the same manner as the game starts from the initial state.

  Due to the above gaming characteristics, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming profit given to the player is determined during the execution of the special game. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved. At this time, the gaming profit is influenced by the rolling direction of the game ball, so that the original interest of the gaming machine is brought about and high gaming property is realized.

  In the above embodiment, the low probability gaming state and the non-short game state correspond to the non-specific gaming state of the present invention, and the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state correspond to the specific gaming state of the present invention. Note that the specific content is not particularly limited as long as a plurality of gaming states having different degrees of advantage of the player are provided. Therefore, for example, without providing a short-time gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, it is assumed that a game ball always enters the second starting port 22 at a certain rate, and only the jackpot winning probability is changed depending on the gaming state. Alternatively, conversely, the jackpot winning probability may be always constant, and only the ease of entering the game ball into the second start port 22 may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the region in the first start port 20 corresponds to the first start region of the present invention, and the region in the second start port 22 corresponds to the second start region of the present invention. The arrangement and specific shape of the region are not particularly limited.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of step S420-5 shown in FIG. 21 corresponds to the lottery means of this invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing shown in FIG. 25 corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process shown in FIG. 27 is equivalent to the game state setting means of this invention.

  In the above embodiment, the special game executed with reference to the operation table 1 corresponds to the first special game of the present invention, and the special game executed with reference to the operation table 2 is the second of the present invention. It corresponds to the special game. In the embodiment described above, only the first special game and the second special game are provided. However, in addition to these special games, other special games may be executed. Further, for example, in the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, only the first special game can be executed, and when a game ball enters the second start port 22, Only the second special game may be executed. In any case, when it is determined that the special game can be executed when the game ball enters the second start area, the special game is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start area. The second special game may be determined with a high probability as the type of the special game to be executed, compared to the case where the determination is made to enable execution.

  In the above embodiment, the number of round games is set to the same number for the first special game and the second special game. However, the number of round games may be different for both special games. . In the above embodiment, the same long open round game is executed in the first special game and the second special game, and the second special game is made different by changing the number of executions. The opportunity for the game ball to enter the specific area 39 is increased compared to the first special game.

  However, if the attacker device 26 is opened and closed in a manner in which the second special game is more likely to enter the specific area 39 than the first special game, the specific opening and closing mode is particularly It is not limited. Therefore, for example, the first special game and the second special game have the same maximum opening time of the grand prize winning opening 28, but the opening and closing timings thereof are different so that a game ball is placed in the big winning prize opening 28. The timing of entering a ball may be different from the rotation mode of the sorting device 38 and the timing of the stoppers 35 and 36 to appear and thereby the opportunity of entering the game ball into the specific area 39 may be made different. In any case, in the second special game, the attacker device 26 may be opened and closed in such a manner that the chance of entering the game ball into the specific area 39 is increased as compared to the first special game.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the movable piece 22b and the starting opening-and-closing solenoid 22c are equivalent to the starting variable prize-winning apparatus of this invention.
Moreover, although the area | region in the gate 24 in the said embodiment corresponds to the approach area | region of this invention, arrangement | positioning, a specific shape, etc. of this entrance area | region are not specifically limited.
In the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the ordinary power transmission process shown in FIG. 28 corresponds to the start variable winning device control means of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the winning symbol winning probability in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol variation time, and the energizing time of the start-up opening / closing solenoid 22c correspond to the first condition of the present invention. The symbol winning probability, the normal symbol variation time, and the start-up opening / closing solenoid 22c energization time correspond to the second condition of the present invention. In the above embodiment, the short-time gaming state is set to be more advantageous than the non-short-time gaming state in all of the winning symbol winning probability, the normal symbol variation time, and the start-up opening / closing solenoid 22c energization time. However, the first condition and the second condition can be set by appropriately combining these three elements. In any case, the specific content of the second condition is not particularly limited as long as the second start port 22 is more easily controlled to the open state than the first condition.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 8 Game board 16 Game area | region 16a 1st game area | region 16b 2nd game area | region 20 1st start port 22 2nd start port 22b Movable piece 22c Start port opening / closing solenoid 26 Attacker apparatus 28 Grand prize opening port 28c Grand prize opening / closing solenoid 38 Distributor 39 Specific area 40 Non-specific area 100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM

Claims (4)

The game state is set to a non-specific game state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player or a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-specific game state, and the game is played under conditions corresponding to the set game state. A game machine that progresses,
A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
A first start area and a second start area that are provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
An attacker device that is provided in the gaming area and is displaced to a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered or an open state in which a game ball can be entered;
A specific area into which a game ball that has entered the attacker device can enter;
A stopper device that is provided in the attacker device and is displaced to an open state in which a game ball is allowed to pass to the specific area side, or to a closed state in which the game ball is not allowed to pass to the specific area side;
The attacker device is controlled to open and close on condition that the game ball enters the first start region or the second start region, and a special ball that can be obtained according to the game ball entering the attacker device is obtained. When determining whether or not a game can be executed and enabling the execution of the special game, the type of special game to be executed is selected from any one of the types of special games provided. Lottery means for determining
Special game execution means for executing a special game corresponding to the type determined by the lottery means when the lottery means determines that the special game can be executed;
When a game ball that has entered the attacker device during execution of the special game enters the specific area, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the specific game state, and the execution of the special game is performed. A game state setting means for setting a game state after the end of the special game to the non-specific game state when a game ball that has entered the attacker device does not enter the specific area. ,
The special game is a plurality of rounds that end when a predetermined number of game balls enter the attacker device after the attacker device is controlled to the open state, or when a predetermined release time elapses. Composed of games,
The round game includes a first round game in which the stopper device opens and closes in a manner that allows a game ball that has entered the attacker device to pass to the specific area side, and more than the first round game. A second round game in which the stopper device opens and closes in a manner that makes it difficult for a game ball that has entered the attacker device to pass to the specific area side,
The plurality of types of special games include at least a first special game and a second special game in which the number of executions of the first round game is different,
In the first special game, the number of times of execution of the first round game is smaller than that in the second special game,
The lottery means
Execution of the special game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area when a decision is made to enable execution of the special game when the game ball enters the second start area The gaming machine is characterized in that the second special game is determined with a high probability as the type of the special game to be executed, compared to the case where the determination is made to enable the game. The second round game is a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening time of the attacker device is set shorter than the first round game. A distribution device is further provided that distributes the game balls that have passed to the specific area side by the stopper device to either the specific area or a non-specific area to which a game ball that has not entered the specific area is guided. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. An open state that facilitates entry of a game ball into the second start area, and a start that can be displaced to a closed state that makes entry of the game ball into the second start area more difficult or impossible than the open state. A variable winning device,
An entry area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A starting variable winning device control means for determining a control mode of the starting variable winning device on condition that a game ball enters the entry area, and controlling the starting variable winning device according to the determination;
The starting variable winning device control means is
When the non-specific gaming state is set, the control mode of the start variable winning device is determined according to a preset first condition. When the specific gaming state is set, The control mode of the start variable winning device is determined according to a second condition in which the start variable winning device is more easily controlled to be in an open state than in the first condition. Game machines.

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