JP6506237B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of gaming machines have been proposed, such as pachinko gaming machines, which are disposed on the back side of a gaming board and provided with movable members capable of performing expressive operations.

  For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, the sub display device disposed on the back side of the gaming board is rotatably supported with respect to the gaming board, and is rotated by a motor via a configuration such as a gear. Be done. In addition, the first light sensor and the second light sensor are disposed on the rear surface side of the sub display device, and the first light sensor and the second light sensor are disposed on the rotating body that is rotated by the motor. Means are provided for blocking the light path of the light. The effect control means decelerates the rotation of the motor when the shielding means is detected by the first light sensor when stopping the motor while rotating the sub-display device by rotating the motor. When the second light sensor detects the shielding means, a process for stopping the rotation of the motor is started.

JP, 2016-13228, A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, in the case where the first light sensor and the second light sensor are disposed apart from each other, the first light sensor and the second light sensor may be attached. A large mounting space is required, which in turn requires a large mounting space for the sub display device. As a result, there is a possibility that the sub display device can not be attached to a desired position, for example, a predetermined position on the right side of the liquid crystal display center portion in the lateral direction.

  In view of such a problem, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the mounting space of a movable member capable of performing an expressive operation.

In order to achieve the above object, a game machine according to claim 1 is a game machine provided with a movable member capable of performing an expressive operation, comprising: rotational driving means for rotating the movable member around one axis; and rotation of the movable member A detection unit that detects a position; and a rotation control unit that controls the rotation drive unit based on the rotation position detected by the detection unit, and the detection unit integrally rotates around the one axis with the movable member. A rotating member having recesses or protrusions having different circumferential widths at predetermined positions on the outer periphery in the radial direction with respect to the one axis, and the outer periphery of the rotating member And the circumferential width of the recess or the projection is a width of a first dimension and a second dimension of a dimension shorter than the first dimension. and a width of the first dimension The recess or the protrusion having the width is simultaneously detected by the pair of detection members, and the recess or the protrusion having the width of the second dimension is one or the other of the detection members of the pair of the detection members. The pair of detection members are disposed adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction so as to be detected by only one.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine including a movable member capable of performing an expressive operation, wherein the rotational drive means for rotating the movable member about one axis and the rotational position of the movable member are detected. A detection unit; and a rotation control unit configured to control the rotation drive unit based on the rotation position detected by the detection unit, wherein the detection unit integrally rotates around the one axis with the movable member. It is disposed to face the outer peripheral portion of the rotating member, and a rotating member in which concave portions or convex portions having different widths in the circumferential direction are formed at predetermined positions on the outer peripheral portion radially outward with respect to the one axis. has a pair of sensing members, was, the circumferential width of the recess or the protrusions, the width of the first dimension, and the width of the second dimension of the shorter dimension than said first dimension Said recess of the width of said first dimension or The convex portion is simultaneously detected by the pair of detection members, and the concave portion or the convex portion having the width of the second dimension is detected only by one or the other of the pair of detection members. As described above, since the pair of detection members are arranged adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction, it is possible to reduce the mounting space of the movable member capable of performing a dramatic operation.

It is a front view of the game machine concerning this embodiment. It is a front view which shows schematic structure of the 2nd big prize apparatus shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the movable member shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a motion of the movable member shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a control block diagram by the side of the main control board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of a sub control board side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart of the main processing (main control main processing) which the main control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is equipped performs. It is a flowchart of the interruption process performed by the main process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process performed by the interruption process shown in FIG. 10 is a first flowchart of normal operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9; 10 is a second flowchart of normal operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9; 10 is a flowchart of special operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9; It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing performed in the special operation processing shown in FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a second special symbol jackpot determination process (first special symbol jackpot determination process) performed in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a first flowchart of a second (first) special symbol variation pattern creation process performed in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a second flowchart of the second (first) special symbol variation pattern creation processing performed in the special symbol standby processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol random number shift processing performed by the special symbol standby processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the 1st special symbol random number shift processing performed in the special symbol standby processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of a during-variation process performed in the special operation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process performed in the special operation process shown in FIG. 22 is a flowchart of gaming state management processing performed in the special symbol determination processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process performed in the special symbol determination process shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a first flowchart of special electric symbol processing performed in the special operation processing shown in FIG. 13; FIG. FIG. 14 is a second flowchart of special electric symbol processing performed in the special operation processing shown in FIG. 13; FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of gaming state setting processing performed in the special electric symbol processing shown in FIG. 25; FIG. It is a flowchart of the specific area | region sensor detection process performed by the interruption process shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a pending ball number process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 9; It is a flowchart of the main processing (sub control main processing) which the sub control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is equipped performs. 30 is a flowchart of the reception interrupt process shown in FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the 2 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the 10 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. FIG. 33 is a first flowchart of command monitoring processing performed in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 32; FIG. 33 is a second flowchart of command monitoring processing performed in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 32; FIG. 33 is a third flowchart of command monitoring processing performed in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 32; It is a flowchart of the fluctuation | variation command processing performed by the command monitoring processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the loose stop special symbol selection processing performed by the change command processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the round production | presentation setting process performed by the command monitoring process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st big hit classification determination table memorize | stored in ROM of a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd big hit classification determination table memorize | stored in ROM of a main control board. It is a timing chart which shows the operation pattern of a distribution member memorized by ROM of a main control board, (1) is a V long jackpot case, and (2) is a V short jackpot case. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st fluctuation pattern table memorize | stored in ROM of a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd fluctuation pattern table memorize | stored in ROM of a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop special symbol table memorize | stored in ROM of a sub control board. FIG. 39 is a continuous view partially showing an example of a round effect executed in the case of V long jackpot in the round effect setting process shown in FIG. 38. It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure and movement of the movable member which concerns on other 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure and movement of the movable member which concerns on other 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses gaming balls as gaming media, and the outer guiding rail 3 and the inner guiding rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape at the edge of the game board 2 A gaming area 6 in which gaming balls are fired is provided on the gaming board 2 in a portion partitioned by the guiding rail 3 and the inner guiding rail 4. An induction nail J (which functions as an example of a ball guide member) for guiding a game ball is provided on the surface of the game board 2 in the game area 6.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device 35 comprising a decoration lamp etc., a game ball supplied to the launcher, an upper ball receptacle 36 for receiving the paid out game balls, a full of the upper ball receptacle 36 Lower ball receptacle 37 for receiving game balls at times, speakers 38 for emitting sound effects etc., launch device 64 for firing ball balls toward the game area 6 in response to the player's shooting operation, game A game button switch 67 operable by the player is provided. Incidentally, reference numeral W1 in FIG. 1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be openable and closable.

  Hereinafter, each configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The game button switch 67 is a push button switch that can be pressed, has a built-in contact type limit sensor that detects correct operation, and is configured to be able to output an output signal corresponding to the pressing operation.

  A display window 7 is formed through the central position of the game area 6, and a display device 10 functioning as an example of a game apparatus is disposed at the back of the display window 7. In addition, an enclosure frame 8 which protrudes from the front side of the game board 2 and surrounds the display device 10 is attached to the peripheral edge of the display window 7. A guiding passage portion 13 which is a so-called warp passage is provided in a range extending from a substantially central portion in the vertical direction to a position near the lower end in the left side portion of the surrounding frame 8.

  Further, at the lower side portion of the surrounding frame 8, a rolling stage 15 capable of rolling the gaming balls discharged by rolling down the inside of the guide passage 13 is provided continuously to the guide passage 13. There is. The guide passage portion 13 and the rolling stage 15 are made of transparent resin, and the display portion (display area) 11 of the display device 10 on the back side and the gaming balls inside are visible.

  Further, in the game area 6, the display device 10, the first start winning opening 41, the second start winning opening 42, and the out port 48 are disposed in order from the top to the bottom on the center line. A left sleeve winning opening 51 and a left falling winning opening 52 are disposed on the left of the first start winning opening 41 and the second start winning opening 42. A left normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left of the display device 10, and a windmill 26 is provided below the gate.

  In addition, a first big winning device 44 is disposed on the upper right side of the first starting winning opening 41 and the second starting winning opening 42. Further, right above the center of the first big winning device 44 in the left-right direction, a gate 56 for starting normal symbol variation is provided, and a right sleeve winning opening 54 is provided on the right. In addition, a second big winning device 71 is disposed diagonally to the upper right of the right sleeve winning opening 54. Each of the left sleeve winning opening 51, the left falling winning opening 52, and the right sleeve winning opening 54 has a ball entry at an upper portion thereof capable of entering the ball from above. In addition, the detection switch for the left sleeve winning opening and the detection switch for the right sleeve winning opening for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning opening 51 and the right sleeve winning opening 54, the left falling winning for detecting the winning balls of the left falling winning opening 52 A mouth detection switch is provided on the back of the corresponding game board 2.

  Further, the first big winning device 44 is a front view substantially covered with an opening and closing plate 46 having a substantially horizontal rectangular shape in front view, which is opened and closed by a first big winning solenoid (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side. The first large winning opening 45 of the horizontal square is provided. Normally, the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and the opening / closing plate 46 covers the front surface of the first opening winning hole 45 over substantially the entire width in the left-right direction.

  And, in the first big winning device 44, when the opening / closing plate 46 is a predetermined round at the big hit game (benefit grant) executed when the success / failure determination result is a big hit, in the present embodiment, in the case of V long big hit and V short big hit. 14 rounds (26 seconds open or 10 wins 14 times) is released and it is inclined forward, and the game ball enters the first big winning opening 45 of the front view horizontally long square provided over almost the entire width in the horizontal direction It becomes possible for the ball. In addition, a first winning ball number count switch (first winning ball number count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won (entered) the first big winning hole 45 in the first big winning hole 45 (see FIG. 6) ) Is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the second big winning device 71 is provided with a second big winning opening 72 opened in a substantially vertical rectangular shape at the upper end portion of the left side surface, and is generally formed in a vertically long rectangular in front view The entire surface is covered by the open / close door 73, and the game ball can not enter. The lower end edge of the opening / closing door 73 is pivotally supported at the lower end opening edge of the second large winning opening 72, and the second large provided on the back side of the right upper end portion of the second large winning device 71 It is opened and closed by a winning solenoid (see FIG. 6).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a specific area (V area) 75 through which the game ball (winning ball) that has won (entered) the second big winning opening 72 can pass inside the second big winning device 71, as shown in FIG. A nonspecific region 76 is formed. The specific area 75 and the nonspecific area 76 are formed side by side, and the specific area 75 is formed on the right side of the nonspecific area 76. In addition, a second winning ball number count switch (second winning ball number count sensor for detecting the gaming ball (winning ball) that has won (entered) the second big winning opening 72 inside the second big winning device 71 A) 72A is provided upstream of the specific area 75 and the nonspecific area 76.

  In addition, the specific area 75 is provided with a specific area sensor 75A that detects the passage of gaming balls to the specific area 75, and the nonspecific area 76 detects the passage of gaming balls to the nonspecific area 76. A nonspecific area sensor 76A is provided. In addition, the second big prize device 71, distribution member 77 which distributes the game ball which passes 2nd large winning a prize opening 72 to either specified territory 75 or non specified territory 76, distribution which drives the distribution member 77 And a member solenoid 78.

  The distributing member 77 is formed in a thin flat plate shape, and the upper surface portion thereof is inclined obliquely in the left lower direction. And, the distributing member 77 is provided so as to be movable in the left and right direction with respect to the game board 2, and when the distributing member solenoid 78 is energized, the upper side of the specific area 75 is opened (first state) When the distributing member solenoid 78 is not energized, the upper side of the specific region 75 is closed (second state).

  FIG. 2A shows the time when the distributing member solenoid 78 is energized. As shown in FIG. 2A, when the distributing member solenoid 78 is energized, the distributing member 77 is moved to the right, and the upper side of the specific region 75 is opened (first state). After passing through the second winning ball number count sensor 72A, the gaming ball that has won the second large winning opening 72 is distributed to the specific region 75 and passes through the specific region sensor 75A.

  Further, FIG. 2B shows the time when the distributing member solenoid 78 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 2 (B), when the distributing member solenoid 78 is not energized, the distributing member 77 is moved leftward to close the specific area 75 (second state), After passing through the second winning ball number count sensor 72A, the gaming ball that has won in the 2 large winning opening 72 rolls on the upper surface of the distributing member 77 and is distributed to the nonspecific region 76 and passes the nonspecific region sensor 76A Do. In the normal state, the distributing member solenoid 78 is in the non-energized state.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1, passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 75 is a trigger for transition to a definite change state (high probability state) described later. That is, the specific area 75 is a positive operating hole. On the other hand, the non-specific area 76 is not a positive change operation opening. In addition, the first large winning device 44 is not provided with a specific area as a probability change operating port. That is, only the nonspecific region is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the first start winning opening 41, the second starting winning opening 42, the first large winning opening 45, the second large winning opening 72, the left sleeve winning opening 51, the left off winning opening 52, The right sleeve winning opening 54 corresponds to a plurality of winning areas in which the game balls fired to the gaming area 6 can win (enter). When a game ball is won in each of the above-mentioned winning openings (winning area) and a winning (introduction) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (gaming balls) are paid out to the player for detection of one winning ball. The payout number of prize balls for the detection of the above-mentioned one winning ball is set for each of the above-mentioned winning openings.

  In this manner, in the game area 6 in which various types of winning openings and the like are arranged, a method of hitting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area on the left side from the center in the left and right direction is called "left strike". On the other hand, in the game area 6, how to hit the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area on the right side from the center in the left-right direction is referred to as "right-handed". In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, passing to the left normal symbol variation start gate 55, the first start winning opening 41, the second starting winning opening 42, the left sleeve winning opening 51, the left falling winning opening It is possible to aim for the prize for 52. On the other hand, with a right-handed shot, aim at winning the right normal symbol variation start gate 56, the second start winning opening 42, the second big winning opening 72, the right sleeve winning opening 54, the first big winning opening 45 be able to.

  In addition, behind the lower right corner of the display window 7 formed in the center position of the game area 6, a movable member 91 (so-called sword character) for enhancing the effect of the game is the game board 2. Is located on the back side of the Further, the movable member 91 is disposed on the left side with respect to the second big winning device 71, and is disposed to face the opening / closing door 73 for opening and closing the second big winning opening 72 in the left-right direction .

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the movable member 91 has a main body 92 imitating the shape of a sword, a substantially disc-like position detection plate 93 coaxially fixed to the lower end of the main body 92, and a position For example, in the vicinity of the outer peripheral surface of the drive motor 95 disposed below the detection plate 93 and having the motor shaft coaxially fixed to the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93, position detection, for example And a dual reflection type photo sensor 96 disposed at a distance of about 5 mm from the outer peripheral surface of the plate 93. The main body 92 is made of a resin molded product imitating the shape of a sword, and is a substantially vertically elongated triangular thin blade 92A, and a ridge 92B projecting from the lower end of the blade 92A to both sides in the blade width direction of the blade 92A. And a substantially cylindrical grip portion 92C projecting downward from the lower end portion of the collar portion 92B.

  On one side of the blade 92A, the word "V chance!" Is displayed, which indicates that the second big winning opening 72 is open, and on the other side of the blade 92A, a specific area 75 is displayed. The characters "V acquired !!" indicating that the game ball has passed are displayed. Further, the drive motor 95 is constituted by a stepping motor or the like and is fixed to the lower rear side of the game board 2 and can rotate the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 clockwise and counterclockwise around the rotation axis of the motor shaft. Provided in

  Further, in the dual reflection type photo sensor 96, a pair of reflection type photo sensors 96A and 96B are arranged adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface of the position detection plate 93. Is located in Further, the adjacent surfaces of the reflective photosensors 96A and 96B are disposed along the radial direction of the position detection plate 93 and are disposed substantially in parallel to the back surface of the game board 2.

  The substantially disc-like position detection plate 93 is formed of metal such as aluminum or stainless steel, synthetic resin, etc., and the three first recesses 93A, the second recesses 93B, and the third recesses 93C are centered on the outer peripheral surface. It is cut out and formed in a rectangular shape in plan view with a predetermined depth, for example, a depth of about 5 mm to 10 mm over the entire thickness at intervals of about 90 degrees. The second concave portion 93B is disposed such that the wall surface portion on the back side substantially faces the surface of the blade 92A on which the character "V acquired !!" is displayed. Further, the width of the second concave portion 93B in the circumferential direction is not simultaneously detected by the respective reflective photosensors 96A and 96B of the dual reflection photosensor 96, that is, the OFF signals from the respective reflective photosensors 96A and 96B. It is formed to have an output width dimension, and is configured to function as an origin position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 (2), the first concave portion 93A is formed on the outer circumferential surface approximately 90 degrees in the clockwise direction in plan view with respect to the second concave portion 93B. Further, the first recess 93A has a width in the circumferential direction of about half the width of the second recess 93B and is flat in plan view with respect to the straight line 97 in the blade width direction of the blade 92A passing through the rotation shaft of the drive motor 95. It is formed to be located on the side of the concave portion 93B. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the first concave portion 93A faces the double reflection type photo sensor 96, only the reflection type photo sensor 96B located on the back side of the double reflection type photo sensor 96. In other words, an ON signal is output from the reflective photo sensor 96A, and an OFF signal is output from the reflective photo sensor 96B.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 (2), the third recess 93 C is formed on the outer peripheral surface approximately 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in plan view with respect to the second recess 93 B. Further, the third recess 93C has a width in the circumferential direction of about half the width of the second recess 93B and is flat in plan view with respect to the straight line 97 in the blade width direction of the blade 92A passing through the rotation shaft of the drive motor 95. It is formed to be located on the side of the concave portion 93B. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the third concave portion 93C faces the double reflection type photo sensor 96, only the reflection type photo sensor 96A positioned on the front side of the double reflection type photo sensor 96. Not detected, that is, an OFF signal is output from the reflective photo sensor 96A, and an ON signal is output from the reflective photo sensor 96B.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 (2), the movable member 91 configured as described above normally has a rotational position where the second concave portion 93 B, which is the origin position, faces the dual reflection type photo sensor 96. Is stationary. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, normally, the side edge portion of the blade 92A, that is, the portion of the blade is in a state in which the portion above the grip 92C of the main body 92 protrudes into the display window 7 In order to face the player, the characters "V chance !!" and the characters "V earned !!" can not be seen from the front side.

  Further, as described later, when the second large winning opening 72 is opened in the 15th round of the V long jackpot as described later, as shown in FIG. 4A, the main body 92 and the position detection plate The reference numeral 93 is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise in a plan view from the normal state, and the first concave portion 93A is stopped at a rotational position facing the double reflection type photo sensor 96. As a result, in a state where a portion above the grip portion 92C of the main body portion 92 protrudes into the display window 7, the surface of the blade 92A on which the character "V chance !!" is displayed faces the player. The letters "V chance !!" are visible from the front side (see FIG. 45 (4)). Therefore, the player can easily confirm that the second big winning opening 72 is opened, and can perform a right strike quickly.

  Further, as described later, as shown in FIG. 4 (3), when the gaming ball that has won the second large winning opening 72 passes the specific area 75 in the 15th round of the V long jackpot as described later. The main body portion 92 and the position detection plate 93 are rotated 90 degrees clockwise in a plan view from the normal state, and the third concave portion 93C is stopped at a rotational position facing the double reflection type photo sensor 96. As a result, with the portion of the main body 92 above the grip portion 92C of the main body 92 projected into the display window 7, the face of the blade 92A on which the character "V earned !!" is displayed faces the player. The characters "V acquired!" Are visible from the front side (see FIG. 45 (6)). Therefore, the player can easily confirm that the probability change state (high probability time reduction state) is to be made.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the display device 10 can display symbols and the like, and is formed of an image display device such as a liquid crystal, dot matrix or LED display device. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is configured.

  The display device 10 (display means) includes a display unit (display area) 11, a substantially rectangular normal symbol display unit 50 displayed in the lower left corner of the display unit 11, and an effect corresponding to the first holding ball number. It has a first effect hold area for displaying the hold image 9A and a second effect hold area for displaying the effect hold image 9B corresponding to the second hold ball number.

  The display unit 11 is used to display a special symbol or display a predetermined effect image / image. In the display unit 11, a left special symbol (left determination symbol, left identification information), a middle special symbol (middle determination symbol, middle identification information) and a right special symbol (right determination symbol, right identification information) arranged side by side are predetermined. After being time-variation displayed, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol and the right special symbol are stopped and displayed as the fixed stop special symbol (fixed stop determination symbol, fixed stop identification information) based on a predetermined effect determination result. At this time, in addition to the special symbol, the effect image / image (character, background, characters, etc.) may be displayed on the display unit 11.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed as being changed and stopped are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10 in this embodiment, respectively. , 11] is considered to be 12 patterns. In the present embodiment, if the result of the game is a big hit (or hit), the special symbol combination of the big hit on the display unit 11, in this example "1, 1, 1" Special symbols such as “2, 2, 2” (so-called '2's), etc., are stopped and displayed in the same combination of numbers, and the player is given a privilege. Specifically, a special game (jackpot game) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is executed. The normal game is a game state in which the success or failure judgment other than the special game is performed. In the present embodiment, the normal state (low probability state), the probability change state (high probability time short state) and the time saving state (low probability time short state) exist.

  The above-mentioned normal symbol display unit 50 variably displays and stops and displays a normal symbol such as a symbol or a picture (character) which is determined to be a normal symbol. The normal symbols displayed in a variable and stop display on the normal symbol display unit 50 in the present embodiment consist of two types of “○” and “×”, and in the case of a normal symbol, the stop is displayed with a normal symbol “○”. On the other hand, in the case of a normal off-pattern, the display is stopped with a normal symbol "x".

  The first starting winning opening 41 corresponds to a starting winning area, and has a shape in which the upper side is opened, and the gaming ball can be winning (entering) from above. The second starting winning opening 42 corresponds to a starting winning area, and includes an open / close door 42A opened and closed by a second starting winning opening solenoid (not shown) provided on the back side. The second start winning opening 42 is normally in a state where the open / close door 42A is closed. Then, after the ordinary symbol is changed in the ordinary symbol display unit 50, when the decision stop display is performed with a specific ordinary symbol ("O" in the present embodiment) indicating an ordinary symbol hit, the open / close door 42A has a game ball It is controlled to be changeable between a closed state where winning is difficult and an open state opened to the front side where winning is easy.

  In addition, on the back of the game board 2, a first start winning opening detection switch (first start winning opening sensor) and a second start winning opening detection switch (second starting winning opening sensor) are provided in the winning ball passage. The game machine is configured to detect winnings (ball entering) of the gaming balls to the first start winning opening 41 and the second starting winning opening 42, respectively. In the present embodiment, the winning (entering) detection of the gaming balls to the first start winning opening 41 and the second starting winning opening 42 is caused by acquiring a predetermined random number (numerical data) and the special symbol. It is considered as the cause of the variable display start.

  The random number value (numerical data) acquired as a result of the winning of the first start winning opening 41 and the second starting winning opening 42 is temporarily stored in the hold storage means. That is, while the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) is suspended, the number of stored random numbers (numerical data) stored in the suspension storage means (number of balls reserved), that is, the first start winning opening 41 and the first 2) The number of winnings on the start winning opening 42 is stored as the first number of holding balls and the second number of holding balls, respectively.

  As described above, the first holding ball number and the second holding ball number are displayed in the first effect holding area and the second effect holding area as the effect holding image 9A and the effect holding image 9B, respectively, on the display unit 11, and the judgment result is Based on the determination of the acceptance or rejection by the means, a random number value (numerical data) corresponding to the determination on the acceptance or rejection and the stored value (number of reservations) of the first number of holding balls or the second number of holding balls are subtracted. The display of the first holding ball number or the second holding ball number is reduced based on the fact that the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) is started at 11. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the stored number of winning times to the first start winning opening 41 and the second starting winning opening 42, that is, the upper limit of the first holding ball number and the second holding ball number during the change Except for the memory of, each is set to four.

  When the first holding ball number and the second holding ball number are stored up to the set upper limit number (four), respectively, the first start winning opening detection switch and the second start winning opening detection switch are further increased Even if it detects the game ball which has won (entered the ball) to the 1 start winning opening 41 and the 2nd start winning opening 42, it is regarded as an invalid ball which is not stored as the first holding ball number and the second holding ball number. A predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for the winning is paid out without performing the special symbol variation and the judgment of the pass / fail.

  The left normal symbol variation start gate 55 and the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 are for the left normal symbol variation start with the left normal symbol gate sensor and the right normal symbol gate sensor provided on the back of the game board 2 It is comprised so that the game ball which passes the gate 55 and the gate 56 for right normal symbol variation start may be detected, respectively. Then, based on the fact that game balls passing through the left normal symbol variation start gate 55 and the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 are detected, the normal symbol display unit 50 starts the variation of the normal symbol.

  In addition, the variation of the normal symbol generated by the game ball passing through the left normal symbol variation start gate 55 and the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 is stored as the maximum number of normal symbol variation holding balls. Specifically, the normal symbol variation suspension ball number is lit and displayed by the normal symbol variation suspension ball number indicator (not shown). When the normal symbol starts to change, the normal symbol variation holding ball number is reduced, and the number of displayed symbols on the normal symbol variation holding ball number indicator is reduced.

  The launch device 64 has a launch motor on the back side driven by the operation of the operation lever 65, and launches the game ball toward the gaming area 6 by driving the launch motor. A launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 via a launch ball guiding path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2 . The game ball guided to the game area 6 falls downward while rolling, and the first start winning opening 41, the second starting winning opening 42, the respective winning openings 51, 52, 54, or the first large winning opening 45 Alternatively, if the player wins (enters) the second big winning opening 72 or if there is no winning anywhere, it is discharged from the above-mentioned out port 48 to the back of the game board 2.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of control boards, devices and the like are provided. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, a emission control board 260, and the like. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a dispensing device, 283 is a ballless detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guiding rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. In addition, each control board is disposed on the back side of the gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed alone or collectively in a case.

Next, the main control substrate is briefly shown using the block diagrams of FIG. 6 and FIG.
The main control board (main control circuit) 200 corresponds to a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and includes a microcomputer provided with at least a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a timer, and a plurality of counters. The main control board 200 is a control device that controls a game according to input signals such as game information and ball entry detection, and includes storage means for storing game information, and is connected to the sub control board 205 and the payout control board 240 It is done.

  In addition, the main control board 200 detects the winning of the first start winning opening 41 through the relay circuit, the first starting winning opening detection switch (first start winning opening sensor), the winning of the second starting winning opening 42 The second starting winning opening detection switch (second starting winning opening sensor) to detect the left normal symbol variation start gate 55 and the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 to detect the game ball passing through the left normal symbol gate The sensor and the right normal symbol gate sensor, the first winning ball number count switch (count sensor) for detecting winning balls that have won in the first big winning opening 45, the opening and closing plate 46 blocking the first big winning opening 45 It is also connected to the first big winning solenoid etc.

  In addition, the main control board 200 detects a winning ball that has won the second big winning solenoid, which opens and closes the open / close door 73 closing the second big winning opening 72 via the relay circuit, and the second big winning opening 72 It is also connected to a 2 winning ball number count switch (count sensor) 72A, a specific area sensor 75A for detecting entry into the specific area 75, and a nonspecific area sensor 76A for detecting entry into the nonspecific area 76. Further, the main control board 200 slides the distributing member 77 in the lateral direction so as to open and close the upper part of the specific area 75 through the relay circuit, and the opening / closing door 42A of the second start winning opening 42 It is also connected to a second starting winning opening solenoid or the like for opening and closing driving. The main control board 200 receives power supply from the power supply board 250 and operates.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, an operation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., performs arithmetic control, generates a random value (numerical data), and controls signals (also called commands). Can be output (sent) to each substrate (each control device) connected to the main control substrate 200. Further, the CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program to perform main control related to a game in accordance with the game information. The game information includes at least information on the game state, and is information necessary for the progress of the game, such as probability information on the pass / fail determination, winning information on each winning device, payout information, land status, information on effects and the like. The CPU of the main control board 200 also functions as a pass / fail judgment means (benefit provision judgment means) for performing a hit / fail judgment of a normal symbol or a hit / fail judgment of a large hit.

  Fluctuation display (effect display) for various winning commands, big hit commands, special symbols (identification information) and effects as the control signals (commands) and data output from the main control board 200 Command, variation start command to start variation of special symbol, variation stop command to stop variation of special symbol, status command, hit / fail decision result data of big hit, hit / fail result data of normal symbol, big hit game effect The opening command for starting the game, the ending command for starting the end effect of the big hit game, the numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition means, the data at power on, abnormal time, big hit round time, etc. can be mentioned. In the above state command, a customer waiting command for displaying a customer waiting state on the display device 10, a low probability state (normal state), a positive change state (high probability time short state), a short time state (low probability time short state) There are a game state designation command for designating a, a round designation command in a jackpot game, and the like.

  In the present invention, the RAM is a holding storage means capable of storing numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition means in the order of acquisition when a winning is detected by the first start winning opening detection switch and the second start prize opening detection switch. , The number of first holding balls, the storage area of the second number of holding balls, the normal symbol fluctuation holding ball number of the gaming ball detected by the gate sensor for the left ordinary symbol and the gate sensor for the right ordinary symbol , A storage area for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for playing a game, a flag, and a work area of the CPU.

  In the ROM, control programs and control data for the CPU, fluctuation patterns relating to fluctuation display on the display unit 11, pattern data, etc. are written, as well as judgment values etc. of large hitting and normal symbols are written. There is.

  The sub control substrate 205 corresponds to a slave control device that controls the electric device based on a control signal transmitted from the main control substrate (circuit) 200, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a microcomputer including a plurality of counters. An input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200 and an input / output circuit connecting the display control board 210, the lamp relay board 215, the voice control board 220, the game button switch 67, etc. is provided.

  Furthermore, the display unit 10 connected to the display control board 210, the speaker 38 connected to the voice control board 220, the lamp unit 35 connected to the lamp relay board 215, and the main body 92 of the movable member 91. A drive motor 95 or the like that rotationally drives the position detection plate 93 is an example of an electric device controlled by the sub control board 205. In the present embodiment, the lamp relay board 215 also serves as a lamp control board.

  The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores control programs, data and constants, data of a plurality of effects displayed on the display unit 11, and the like. On the other hand, the RAM of the sub control board 205 has a storage area of game information, a storage area of various data, a work area by the CPU, and the like. The sub control board 205 receives power supply from the power supply board 250 and operates.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an output circuit connecting an input circuit connecting the sub control board 205, and the display device 10, and is output from the sub control board 205. Based on the control signal, display control is performed on the normal symbol display unit 50 provided in the display device 10 or the display unit 11.

  A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the sub control board 205, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to VDP (not shown) Do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on an instruction from the CPU, creates map data of a display image, and stores the map data in the VRAM. The image data stored in the VRAM is converted into an RGB signal by a D / A conversion circuit provided in an output circuit, output to the display device 10, and displayed on the display unit 11. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, and a work area for the CPU.

  The voice control board 220 synthesizes a voice signal according to the signal outputted from the sub control board 205 and outputs it to an amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38. The lamp relay substrate 215 includes a microcomputer provided with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and a drive motor 95 for rotationally driving the lamp device 35 such as a decoration lamp, the main body 92 of the movable member 91, and the position detection plate 93; The photosensors 96A and 96B are connected. The lamp relay substrate 215 controls the operation of the lamp device 35 and the drive motor 95 based on control signals output from the sub control substrate 205 and input signals from the reflective photosensors 96A and 96B.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling the payout of gaming balls, and includes a microcomputer provided with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 by an electrical connection means, receives a control signal outputted from the main control board 200, and drives a prize ball motor of the payout device 281 to dispense a prize ball. Do. Further, on the payout control board 240, it is possible to lend a ball based on information such as a card unit connected to the gaming machine 1 (adjacent to the gaming machine 1 and inserted such as a prepaid card). ) Are electrically connected.

  Then, based on the signal from the card unit, the payout control board 240 drives the ball lending motor of the electrically connected ball dispensing device to pay out the rental balls. The payout control board 240 counts the prize balls dispensed from the payout device 281 by means of the electrically connected prize ball sensor. Further, the payout control board 240 counts the lent balls paid out from the lent-ball payout device by the ball lending sensor electrically connected.

  The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power board 250. The ROM of the payout control board 240 stores a control program. The RAM of the payout control board 240 can store the number of payouts of the prize balls (game balls) paid out by the payout device 281 based on the detection of winning on various winning openings for each number of payouts for the detection of one winning ball. .

  The power supply substrate 250 generates the power supply for the gaming machine of a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1, and the main control substrate 200, the sub control substrate 205, the payout control substrate 240, and the emission control. It supplies the substrate 260 and the like, and corresponds to a power supply device. The main power supply is supplied after being converted into a required voltage on the game arcade side, in the present embodiment, an alternating current (AC) 24V.

  The main control board 200 is provided with a random number counter such as a big hit random number counter, a reach random number counter, a big hit type random number counter, a variation pattern random number counter, and a normal symbol random number counter.

  The jackpot random number counter is used to determine whether the jackpot for the first starting winning opening 41 and the second starting winning opening 42 is hit or not, and has a jackpot random number value of '0' to '629'. The jackpot random number value (numerical data) in the jackpot random number counter starts from '0' when the power of the gaming machine is turned on and is incremented by one each time the main random number update process described later is performed. The above is repeated again. The jackpot random number value is obtained due to the fact that the winning of the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42 is detected by the first starting winning opening detection switch or the second starting winning opening detection switch. Ru. If the acquired jackpot random number value (acquired numerical data) is compared with the previously established hit establishment value and matches, it becomes a big hit (hit), and if it does not match, it will be out.

  In the present embodiment, in the low probability state (normal state, short time state), two '3' and '397' are set as the hit establishment numerical value, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches any of these, the pass / fail judgment is made. The result is a big hit (ie the big hit probability in low probability states is 2/630). On the other hand, in the case of the probability variation state (high probability time short state), '3', '33', '53', '59', '113', '173', '227', '281', '337', '397 Twelve ',' 449 'and' 503 'are set as the hit establishment value, and if the obtained jackpot random number value matches any of these, the result of the judgment of the success or failure will be a jackpot (that is, the jackpot probability in the probability change state is 12 / 630). In this manner, the acceptance determination means (the CPU of the main control board 200) is determined by random number acquisition due to the establishment of the determination condition that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42. Determine if it is a jackpot.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of jackpots. As for the type of jackpot, as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, there are two types, "V long jackpot" and "V short jackpot". The “V long jackpot” and the “V short jackpot” are distributed by an internal lottery (a lottery by a jackpot type random number counter). The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot operating the distribution member 77 in an open pattern that allows passage of gaming balls to the specific area 75 easily during the jackpot game. "V short jackpot" is the opening pattern in which the game ball does not easily win the second big winning opening 72 in the open pattern which makes it difficult for the game ball to win during the jackpot game, and the passage of the game ball to the specific area 75 is difficult to open It is a big hit which operates distribution member 77 with a pattern.

  Specifically, "V long jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 15R (rounds). From 1R (round) to 14R (round), the first large winning opening 45 is opened for a maximum of 26 seconds per 1R. Then, 15R opens the second large winning opening 72 for up to 26 seconds per 1R. In this 15R, as shown in FIG. 41 (1), the distributing member 77 is located above the specific area 75 for several seconds while the second big winning opening 72 is open and after the second big winning opening 72 is closed. It is actuated to the open position (first state) (see FIG. 2A). Therefore, the gaming ball that has won the second big winning opening 72 can easily pass to the specific area 75, and as described later, after the end of the big hit game, it becomes a definite change state (high probability time short state).

  On the other hand, "V short jackpot" has a total number of rounds of 15R (rounds). From 1R (round) to 14R (round), the first large winning opening 45 is opened for a maximum of 26 seconds per 1R. Then, the 15R opens the second large winning opening 72 only for a maximum of 0.2 seconds per 1R. Therefore, in this "V short jackpot", in 15R, the opening time of the second big winning opening 72 is extremely short, and it is a round in which the winning ball can not be expected. Further, in this 15R, as shown in FIG. 41 (2), even if the second large winning opening 72 is opened, the position (second state) where the distributing member 77 closes the upper part of the specific area 75 (figure 2) Stop at 2 (B)). Therefore, even if the game ball has won in the second big winning opening 72, it always passes the non-specific area 76, and as described later, after the end of the big hit game, it will be in a time saving state (low probability time short state) .

  Also, as described later, in the case of "V long jackpot", an odd number among the special symbols ("0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11") The display unit 11 displays the symbol ("1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11") aligned (odd symbol) with three symbols aligned. On the other hand, in the case of "V short jackpot", even symbols ("0, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11") are selected as special symbols. The display unit 11 displays the 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 ′ ′ three-in-one (even-pattern symbol) in a stopped state.

  In the present embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game of "V short jackpot", it will be in a time-saving state until it is judged 100 times at most. After 100 judgments are made, the time saving state is released and the normal state is reached until the next jackpot. In addition, after the end of the jackpot game of "V long jackpot", it is a definite change state, that is, a high probability and a short time until the judgment of success or failure is performed up to 160 times. In the game during the time saving state, the lottery probability per normal symbol improves from 1/300 to 60/300 (1/5), as described later in detail, and the opening / closing time of the open / close door 42A is 0.3 It increases from 2 seconds to 2 seconds, and the number of expansions also increases from 1 to 3. Therefore, in the time saving state, it becomes easy to win the second starting winning opening 42, it is possible to play a game expecting the next big hit while suppressing reducing the number of balls.

  The reach random number counter is for determining whether or not to reach a reach state when the result of the determination is out of order, and is made up of reach random number values of '0' to '126'. Among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol displayed variably stopped on the display unit 11 in the reach state in the present embodiment, except for the special symbol (for example, middle special symbol) which is finally displayed stopped. The special symbol (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) is the same (except for the final stop symbol) and is equivalent to the special symbol combination of the jackpot, and may be the jackpot or the final case. State included).

  This reach random number value starts from '0' when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, is incremented by one for each of the main random number update processing described later, and reaches '0' when it reaches '126'. Repeat the addition. The reach random number value is obtained due to the fact that the winning of the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42 is detected by the first starting winning opening detection switch or the second starting winning opening detection switch, If the result of the judgment is out of order, the numerical value is compared with the reach achievement numerical value determined in advance to judge the presence or absence of the reach. In the present embodiment, the reach establishment numerical values are '5', '17', '28', '40', '51', '63', '74', '86', '97', '109', ' It is set to 120 '. In the present embodiment, the reach random number is not used for the presence or absence of the reach because the reach is always determined when the success or failure determination result based on the above-mentioned big hit random number value is a hit.

  The jackpot type random number counter is used to decide whether to be "V long jackpot" or "V short jackpot" when the result of the judgment is a jackpot, and the jackpot type of '0' to '9' It consists of random numbers. This jackpot type random number value starts from '0' when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, is incremented by one for each of the main random number updating processes described later, and reaches '0' when it reaches '9'. Repeat the above addition. This jackpot type random number value is obtained due to the fact that the winning of the first starting winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42 is detected by the first starting winning opening detection switch or the second starting winning opening detection switch. Be done.

  Then, if the numerical value of the jackpot type random number value corresponds to the previously determined "V long jackpot", the V long flag is set to ON and determined in advance, when the success / failure determination result is a jackpot. If it corresponds to the "V short jackpot", the V long flag is set to OFF and stored in the RAM.

  As described later, in the present embodiment, when winning in the first start winning opening 41, if the jackpot type random number value is any of '0' to '4', the V long flag is ON. If the jackpot type random number value is any one of '5' to '9', the V long flag is set to OFF and stored in the RAM (see FIG. 15). Therefore, when winning in the first start winning opening 41, and the result of the determination is a big hit, it becomes a V long big hit with a probability of 1/2. Also, if the jackpot type random number value is any one of '0' to '9' when winning in the second start winning opening 42, the V long flag is set to ON and stored in the RAM (See FIG. 15). Therefore, when winning in the second start winning opening 42, and the result of the determination of the success or failure will be a big hit, it will all V long jackpot.

  The fluctuation pattern random number counter is used when selecting a special symbol (identification information) or a fluctuation pattern of the effect mode to be described later from the fluctuation pattern table, and has fluctuation pattern random number values of '0' to '127'. . This fluctuation pattern random number value starts from '0' when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, is incremented by one for each of the main random number update processing described later, and becomes '0' next when the numerical value reaches '127'. Repeat the above addition again. The fluctuation pattern random number value is obtained due to the fact that the winning of the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42 is detected by the first starting winning opening detection switch or the second starting winning opening detection switch. Ru.

  The variation pattern table is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200, and the first variation pattern table 103 (FIG. 42) selects the variation pattern when the gaming ball is won (entered) in the first start winning opening 41 (FIG. 42). There are two types of fluctuation pattern tables: a second fluctuation pattern table 105 (see FIG. 43) for selecting a fluctuation pattern when the gaming ball has won (entered) the second start winning opening 42 (see FIG. 43).

  In each of the fluctuation pattern tables 103 and 105, although it will be described later, it is determined whether the normal state or not and whether the result of the judgment is the V long jackpot, the V short jackpot, the reach out or out, the number of holding balls The fluctuation pattern is set according to the number of and the count value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter. Then, one fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern tables 103 and 105, and the selected fluctuation pattern is transmitted to the sub control board 205 as a fluctuation command. Upon receiving the change command, the sub control board 205 determines a specific change pattern of the special symbol (identification information) or the effect pattern by the effect pattern random number counter or the like.

  In addition, the fluctuation time to display the special symbol (identification information) and the effect mode in a predetermined pattern is set to each fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation time is set at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol on the display unit 11 Ru.

  The normal symbol random number counter is for determining a normal symbol, and when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' for each major random number update process described later, reaching '299' Then, it is rewritten to '0' and the above addition is repeated again. This normal symbol random number value is detected each time the game ball having passed through the left normal symbol variation start gate 55 or the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 is detected by the left normal symbol gate sensor or the right normal symbol gate sensor It is acquired and stored in the normal symbol random number storage area of the RAM of the main control board 200 up to a maximum of four, except for those in which the normal symbol is currently being changed by the normal symbol display unit 50 at present.

  Further, in the low probability state, if the acquired ordinary symbol random number value matches “1” set as the hit establishment numerical value, the ordinary symbol wins. That is, the probability per symbol in the low probability state is 1/300. On the other hand, in the case of the probability variation state (high probability time short state) and the time short state (low probability time short state), if any one of '1' to '60' set as the hit establishment value is matched, it becomes a normal symbol winning. That is, the probability per symbol in the case of the probability variation state (high probability time reduction state) and the time reduction state is 60/300 (1/5). When the normal symbol comes, the open / close door 42A for closing the second start winning opening 42 is opened. In addition, in the case of a normal symbol hit in the normal state (low probability state), the open / close door 42A is opened once for 0.3 second. On the other hand, in the case of the normal symbol contact in the definite variation state and the short time state, the opening / closing door 42A is opened three times for two seconds.

  As the random number counter provided on the sub control board (sub control device) 205, a counter for effect mode random number, a counter for effect random number, a counter for special symbol random number for stop, a counter for left symbol random number, a counter for middle symbol random number, right There is a symbol random number counter, etc.

  The effect mode random number counter is used when determining the presence / absence of a predetermined effect and the mode of the effect to be executed based on the variation command transmitted from the main control board 200, and the effect mode of '0' to '199' It has a random value. The effect mode random number counter starts from '0' when the power is turned on, is incremented by '1' for each random number updating process in control of the sub control board 205 described later, and reaches '199' when it reaches '199'. It is rewritten and the addition is repeated again.

  The effect random number counter is used when determining the effect pattern, and has effect random number values of '0' to '99'. The effect random number counter starts from '0' when the power is turned on, is incremented by '1' for each random number update processing in control of the sub control board 205 described later, and is rewritten to '0' next to '99'. And the addition is repeated again.

  The stop special symbol random number counter is used when determining the stop special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 at the V long jackpot or V short jackpot as described later, and the stop special of '0' to '11' It has a symbol random number value (see FIG. 44). The stop special symbol random number counter starts from '0' when the power is turned on, is incremented by '1' for each random number update processing in the control of the sub control board 205 described later, and reaches '11' when it reaches '11'. And the addition is repeated again.

  The left symbol random number counter has a left symbol random number value for determining the left special symbol 81A to be stopped and displayed at the central portion of the display unit 11 when the result of determination of acceptance is out. The left symbol random number value consists of '0' to '11' and starts from '0' when the power is turned on, and '1' is added for each random number update processing in the control of the sub control board 205 described later to reach '11' Then, it is rewritten to '0' and the above addition is repeated again.

  That is, when the left symbol random number value '1' is acquired, '1' is set to be stopped and displayed as the left special symbol 81A, and when the left symbol random number value '2' is acquired, the left special symbol 81A As “2” is set to be stopped and displayed, and so on, the acquired random number value is set to be stopped and displayed as the left special symbol 81A.

  The middle symbol random number counter has a middle symbol random number value for determining the middle special symbol 81B to be stopped and displayed at the central portion of the display unit 11 when the result of determination of acceptance is out. The middle symbol random number value consists of '0' to '11' and starts from '0' when the power is turned on, and '1' is added for each random number update processing in the control of the sub control board 205 described later to reach '11' Then, it is rewritten to '0' and the above addition is repeated again.

  That is, when the middle symbol random number value '1' is acquired, '1' is set to be stopped and displayed as the middle special symbol 81B, and when the middle symbol random number value '2' is acquired, the middle special symbol 81B As “2” is set to be stopped and displayed, and so on, the acquired random number value is set to be stopped and displayed as the middle special symbol 81B.

  The right symbol random number counter has a right symbol random number value for determining the right special symbol 81C to be stopped and displayed at the central portion of the display unit 11 when the result of determination of acceptance is out. The right symbol random number value consists of '0' to '11' and starts from '0' when the power is turned on and is incremented by '1' for each random number update processing in the control of the sub control board 205 described later to reach '11' Then, it is rewritten to '0' and the above addition is repeated again. That is, when the right symbol random number value '1' is acquired, '1' is set to be stopped and displayed as the right special symbol 81C, and when the right symbol random number value '2' is acquired, the right special symbol 81C As “2” is set to be stopped and displayed, and so on, the acquired random number value is set to be stopped and displayed as the right special symbol 81C.

  However, for example, in the case where the result of judgment of acceptance is out of order, the random number values acquired by the respective random number counters match, or it is determined that the reach state is passed through although the reach random number counter is determined. The left symbol random number value and the right symbol random number value sometimes coincide with each other even though it is determined by the reach random number counter that the numerical value and the right symbol random number value are different or that there is no reach. In such a case, the random number value acquired by each random number counter may not be set as the special symbol as it is, in order to set the stop special symbol according to the result of the success or failure judgment or the presence or absence of reach. ).

  Here, the presentation mode random number value, presentation random number value, stop special symbol random number value, left symbol random number value, middle symbol random number value, right symbol random number value are acquired when the variation command is received from the main control board 200, It is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 205

  Here, the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the above-mentioned gaming machine 1, when the game balls fired by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning openings, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning openings serve as winning balls. Be paid out. When the game ball passes through the left normal symbol variation start gate 55 or the right normal symbol variation start gate 56, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display unit 50 and stops after a predetermined time change. At that time, in the case of a normal symbol, "o" is displayed on the above-mentioned normal symbol display section 50, and the open / close door 42A of the second start winning opening 42 is closed by the second starting winning opening solenoid on the back. It changes to the open state opened to the front side which is easy to win from to, and a game ball becomes easy to win. Then, when the gaming ball enters the second start winning opening 42 and is detected (winning) by the second starting winning opening detection switch, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  In addition, numerical data such as big hit random number value, big hit type random number value, reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random number value etc is acquired due to the game ball winning in the 1st starting winning a prize opening 41 or 2nd starting winning a prize opening 42 Be done. The acquired random number value (numerical data) is stored in the RAM (hold storage means) of the main control board 200 and the display of the variation of the special symbol, the success or failure judgment and the success or failure judgment result is suspended, and the jackpot random value (numerical value) The number of stored data), that is, the number of winnings to the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42 is the first holding ball number and the second holding ball number, respectively. Means).

  When random number values (numerical data) are stored (held) in the RAM (hold storage means) of the main control board 200, the jackpot judgment and reach judgment or the like of the jackpot are performed before starting the change display of the special symbol. The variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random number value and the like, and variation display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 11 based on the selected variation pattern.

  Among the random number values (numerical data) stored in the above-mentioned RAM (pending storage means), the start of the variable display of the special symbol is the first random number value obtained by winning in the second start winning opening 42, The random number value obtained by winning in the first start winning hole 41 is executed in accordance with the order in which the first starting winning hole 41 is won. That is, after being executed in accordance with the order of winning in the second start winning opening 42, it is executed in accordance with the order of winning in the first start winning opening 41. Further, the stored random value (numerical data) is deleted from the RAM (pending storage means) based on the fact that the yes / no decision means performs the yes / no decision.

  After a predetermined time (variation time set for each fluctuation pattern) has elapsed from the start of fluctuation display of the special symbol, the special symbol stops fluctuation, and the jackpot determination result of the big hit is displayed on the display unit 11. If the result of the determination is a V long jackpot or a V short jackpot, the stop special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 with a target of "5, 5, 5" or the like. When a V-long jackpot or a V-short jackpot occurs, a special game (jackpot game) is executed.

  In the special gaming state (big hit gaming state), from 1R (round) to 14R (round), the opening / closing plate 46 of the first large winning opening 45 is opened and the game ball falling on the surface of the game area 6 is If it is easy to receive the game, it is possible to win a prize to the first large winning opening 45, and if there is a winning on the first big winning opening 45, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball. The opening and closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, and the opening and closing of the opening and closing plate 46 is repeated for 14 rounds (14 times).

  Then, in 15 (round), the open / close door 73 of the second big winning opening 72 is opened to make it easy to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6, and the second big winning opening 72 can be made winning possible. When there is a winning on the second big winning opening 72, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out as winning balls. In addition, when the game ball which has won in the second large winning opening 72 passes the specific area 75, after the big hit game is over, until the hit / not decision is performed 160 times at maximum, that is, the probability change state, that is, high probability and time saving state Be done. On the other hand, if the gaming ball does not pass through the specific area 75 in 15R (round), after the end of the jackpot game, it will be in a time-saving state until a hit / fail determination is performed up to 100 times. After 100 judgments are made, the time saving state is released and the normal state is reached until the next jackpot.

  Next, control processing of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of main flags provided on the main control board (main controller) 200 include a V long flag, a big hit flag, a big hit end flag, a V flag, a probability change flag, a short time flag, and the like.

  The main control board 200 performs control processing by the CPU of the microcomputer according to a control program stored in the ROM. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the main process performed by the main control board 200.

  In the main process, first, device initialization (S10) is performed. In the initial setting of the device (S10), setting of stack, setting of interrupt time, setting of CPU, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC and the like are performed. The processing necessary only when the power is turned on is performed only in the first round, and is not performed thereafter, but is not described in detail because it is well known.

  Next, interrupt prohibition processing (S20), normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S30), and interrupt permission processing (S40) are performed, and thereafter, loop processing returning to the interrupt prohibition processing (S20) is performed again, Interrupt processing (S100) is performed during this loop processing.

  In the interrupt disabling process (S20), even if the interrupt process (S100) is input every 4 msec, the interrupt is disabled until the interrupt becomes enabled. In the next normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are incremented by one for each of the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), and as described above, reach the set upper limit of each random number And then return again to the minimum value. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permitting process (S40), an interrupt is permitted for the interrupt process (S100) which comes in every 4 msec.

  In interrupt processing (S100), as shown in FIG. 9, output processing (S110), input processing (S120), normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S130), sensor detection processing (S140), normal operation processing (S150), special operation processing (S160), specific area sensor detection processing (S170), holding ball number processing (S180), and other processing (S190) are sequentially performed.

  In the output process (S110), an output command (control signal) set in each process, acquired numerical data, and the like are transmitted to each control board. In the input process (S120), signal input when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected is performed. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S130), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process is performed.

  In the sensor detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 10, it is first determined whether a winning on the first starting winning opening 41 has been detected (S140-1), and if no winning is detected (S140) It is judged whether the prize-winning to said 2nd starting winning a prize mouth 42 was detected (S140-5). On the other hand, when the winning of the first start winning opening 41 is detected (YES in S140-1), it is determined whether the first holding ball number is 4 or more (S140-2), it is determined that 4 or more If it is determined (YES in S140-2), it is determined whether a winning on the second start winning opening 42 has been detected (S140-5).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first holding ball number is less than 4 (NO in S140-2), 1 is added to the first holding ball number (S140-3), the jackpot random number value, the reach random number value A jackpot type random number value, a variation pattern random number value, a normal symbol random number value, etc. are acquired, and an area (address) corresponding to the winning (entering) of the first start winning opening 41 of the RAM (hold storage means) of the main control board 200 (S140-4).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a winning on the second start winning opening 42 is detected (S140-5), and if no winning is detected (NO at S140-5), the gate for the left normal symbol variation start It is determined whether the game ball passage to 55 or the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 has been detected (S140-9). On the other hand, when a winning on the second start winning opening 42 is detected (YES in S140-5), it is determined whether the second holding ball number is 4 or more (S140-6), and it is determined that 4 or more If it is determined (YES in S140-6), it is determined whether the game ball passage to the left common symbol variation start gate 55 or the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 has been detected (S140-9).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second holding ball number is less than 4 (NO in S140-6), 1 is added to the second holding ball number (S140-7), the jackpot random number value, the reach random number value A jackpot type random number value, a variation pattern random number value, a normal symbol random number value, etc. are acquired, and an area (address) corresponding to the winning (entering) of the second start winning opening 42 of the RAM (hold storage means) of the main control board 200 ) (S140-8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether the game ball passage to the gate 55 for left normal symbol variation start or the gate 56 for right normal symbol variation start is detected (S 140-9), and the gate 55 for left symbol symbol start or If the game ball passage to the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 is not detected (NO in S140-9), this sensor detection process (S140) is ended. On the other hand, when the game ball passing to the left normal symbol variation start gate 55 or the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 is detected (YES in S140-9), the above-mentioned normal symbol variation holding ball number (normal holding ball) It is determined whether the number is 4 or more (S140-10).

  When it is determined that the normal symbol variation suspension ball number (ordinary suspension ball number) is 4 or more (YES in S140-10), this sensor detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, when it is judged that the above-mentioned normal symbol variation suspension ball number (ordinary suspension ball number) is less than 4 (NO in S140-10), 1 is added to the normal symbol variation suspension ball number (ordinary suspension ball number) At the same time (S140-11), the normal symbol random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number value is input to the left normal symbol variation start gate 55 and the right normal symbol variation start gate 56 of the RAM of the main control board 200. It is stored in the area (address) corresponding to the sphere (S140-12), and this sensor detection process (S140) ends.

  In the normal operation process (S150), as shown in FIG. 11, first, it is determined whether the open / close door 42A provided in the second start winning opening 42 is open (S150-1). If it is determined that the open / close door 42A is closing (NO in S150-1), it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol "O" or the off normal symbol "X" is in progress (S150) -2). When it is determined that the normal symbol "o" or the off normal symbol "x" is not displayed in a stopped state (NO in S150-2), it is determined whether or not the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress (S150) -3).

  When it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S150-3), the normal symbol variation suspension number of balls is read from the RAM and it is determined whether it is "0" (S150) -4). When it is determined that the normal symbol variation suspension number of balls is "0" (YES in S150-4), the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol variation suspension number of balls is not "0" (NO in S150-4), whether the time saving flag is read from the RAM and the time saving flag is set to "ON" or not That is, it is determined whether or not the "time saving state" is in progress (S150-5).

  When the time saving flag is set to "OFF", that is, it is determined that the "normal state" is in progress (NO in S150-5), the normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S140) of the above-mentioned winning detection processing (S140) The normal symbol random number value acquired in S140-12) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is read out, and the normal symbol random number value is the established numerical value per normal symbol in the low probability state of 1/300, for example, In contrast to “1”, it is checked whether they match or not, and if they match, it is a normal symbol hit in the low probability state of 1/300, and if they do not match, it is determined that the symbol is not normal (S150-6 ).

  On the other hand, when the time saving flag is set to "ON" in S150-5, that is, it is determined that the "time saving state" is being performed (YES in S150-5), the above-mentioned winning detection process (S140) ) The normal symbol random number value acquired in the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S140-12) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is read out, and the normal symbol random number value is at a high probability state of 60/300. It is checked whether it matches with any of normal figure per formed figures by comparing with normal figure per formed figure, for example, “1” to {60 ”, and when it is determined to match any one, high probability of 60/300 It becomes a normal symbol hit in the state, and if it does not match, it is judged that the symbol is not normal (S150-7).

  Subsequently, the hit normal symbol "o" or the off-pointed normal symbol "x" which is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display section 50 is set as the normal stop symbol and stored in the RAM (S150-8). Specifically, in the case of a normal symbol hit, the hit normal symbol "○" is set to a normal stop symbol, and in the case of a normal symbol deviation, a normal symbol "x" is set to a normal stop symbol, It is stored in RAM. Thereafter, normal symbol fluctuation time determination processing is executed (S150-9). In this normal symbol variation time determination process, if it is the "normal state", that is, if the time saving flag is OFF, the normal symbol variation pattern in which the variation time of the normal symbol is about 30 seconds is selected, while the "time saving status" If the time saving flag is ON, then a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of about one second is selected and stored in the RAM.

  Then, the normal symbol variation suspension ball number is read from the RAM, is decremented by "1", and is stored again in the RAM (S150-10). Next, normal symbol random number shift processing is performed (S150-11). In the normal symbol random number shift process (S150-11), in the data storage area of the normal symbol variation suspension number of balls in the RAM of the main control board 200, the ordinary stored in the storage area of the load (readout) first place address As for the data of the normal symbol random number value stored in the address of the second and subsequent loading order due to the data of the symbol random number value being loaded at the above S150-6 or S150-7, the loading order is one Address shifting is performed one by one, and the storage area of the address at which the data of the normal symbol random number having the lowest loading order is stored is cleared.

  Thereafter, a normal symbol variation start command instructing start of variation of the normal symbol including the normal stop symbol determined in S150-8 and the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S150-9 is set in the transmission buffer After the process (S150-12), the normal operation process (S150) ends. The normal symbol variation start command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S150-3 that the normal symbol variation display is in progress (YES in S150-3), the process proceeds to S150-13 and does the normal symbol variation time elapse? It is determined whether or not it is (S150-13). Specifically, in the "normal state", that is, when the time saving flag is set to "OFF", it is determined whether or not about 30 seconds have passed since the start of variation of the normal symbol, while the "time saving" In the state, that is, when the time saving flag is set to "ON", it is determined whether or not about 1 to 2 seconds have elapsed since the start of variation of the normal symbol. Therefore, in the "time saving state", the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the "normal state".

  When it is determined that the variation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed (NO in S150-13), the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time of the normal symbol has passed (YES at S150-13), a not-shown normal symbol indicator composed of two LEDs or the like is determined at S150-8. It is lit and displayed corresponding to the normal hit symbol "o" or the off normal symbol "x" (S150-14).

  Subsequently, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for instructing the normal symbol display unit 50 to stop and display the normal stop symbol of the normal symbol "o" or the off normal symbol "x" determined in S150-8 is the transmission buffer Is set (S150-15). Then, the stop display time of the hit normal symbol "o" or the off normal symbol "x" is set, for example, about 1 second (S150-16), and the normal operation processing (S150) is ended. The normal symbol fluctuation stop command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S150-1 that the open / close door 42A is open (YES in S150-1), it is determined whether the open time of the open / close door 42A has elapsed (finished). (S150-17). Specifically, the time saving flag is set to "OFF", that is, in the "normal state", it is determined whether or not the operating time "0.3 seconds" has elapsed, while the time saving flag is " During the "time saving state", it is determined whether the operation time "6 seconds" has elapsed.

  When it is determined that the open time of the open / close door 42A has not elapsed (NO in S150-17), the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the open time of the open / close door 42A has elapsed (YES in S150-17), a process of closing the open / close door 42A is performed (S150-18), and then this normal operation process ( S150) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S150-2 that the hit normal symbol "○" or the off normal symbol "X" is being displayed as a stop (YES in S150-2), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the stop display time of the normal symbol "O" or the off-point normal symbol "X" has passed (S150-19). When it is determined that the stop display time of the hit normal symbol "o" or the off normal symbol "x" has not elapsed (NO in S150-19), the normal operation processing (S150) is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop display time of the hit normal symbol "O" or the off normal symbol "X" has passed (YES at S150-19), the hit normal symbol "O" is normal at S150-8. It is determined whether or not it is set as a stop symbol, that is, whether or not it is a normal symbol hit (S150-20). Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol "x" is set as the normal stop symbol, that is, when it is determined that the normal symbol is out (NO in S150-20), the normal operation process (S150) Ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit ordinary symbol "o" is set as the normal stop symbol, that is, when it is determined that the hit is the ordinary symbol (YES in S150-20), the time saving flag is from RAM It is read out, and it is judged whether or not the time saving flag is set to "ON", that is, whether or not the "time saving state" is in progress (S150-21). When it is determined that the time saving flag is set to "OFF", that is, it is determined that the "normal state" is in progress (NO in S150-21), the open / close door 42A is opened for 0.3 seconds, the number of times of opening 1 is After the release pattern 1 to be released at one time is set (S150-22), the process of S150-24 described later is executed.

  On the other hand, when the time saving flag is set to "ON", that is, when it is determined that the "time saving state" is in progress (YES in S150-21), the open / close door 42A is opened for 2 seconds, the number of times for opening 3 is The release pattern 2 to be released at one time is set (S150-23). Then, according to the release pattern set in S150-22 or S150-23, after the operation of the open / close door 42A is started (S150-24), the normal operation process (S150) is ended.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S160-1 to S160-3). If the special operation status is 1 (YES at S160-1), special symbol standby processing (S160-4) is performed, and if the special operation status is 2 (NO at S160-1, S160- If the special operation status is 3 (YES at 2) and the special operation status is 3 (YES at S160-1, S160-2), the special symbol confirmation process (S160-3) S160-6) is performed, and when the special operation status is 4 (S160-1, S160-2, and S160-3 are all NO), special electric symbol processing (S160-7) is performed. When the gaming machine 1 is activated, the special operation status is set to "1" and stored in the RAM in the above-mentioned initial setting (S10).

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the second holding ball number, which is the number of wins to the second start winning opening 42, is “0 It is judged whether it is "" (S160-4-1). Then, if the second holding ball number is “0” (YES in S 160-4-1), it is determined whether the first holding ball number, which is the number of winnings to the first start winning opening 41, is “0”. (S160-4-2).

  Then, if the first holding ball number is "0" (YES in S160-4-2), it is determined whether or not the display unit 11 is in the standby screen (standby screen) which is not during the change of the special symbol (S160) -4-3) If in the standby screen (standby screen) (YES in S160-4-3), the special symbol standby process (S160-4) ends. On the other hand, when the standby screen (standby screen) is not displayed (NO in S160-4-3), the standby screen setting for setting the customer waiting command for setting the display unit 11 to the standby screen (standby screen) in the transmission buffer A process (S160-4-4) is performed and the display part 11 is set to a standby screen (S160-4-5), Then, this special symbol standby process (S160-4) is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S160-4-1 that the second holding ball number is not "0", that is, the random value (numerical data) group acquired due to the winning of the second start winning opening 42 When there is one or more memories (hereinafter referred to as "second special view reserved") (NO in S160-4-1), the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6) described later, The second special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7) and the second special symbol random number shift processing (S160-4-8) are performed in this order.

  Moreover, when the second holding ball number is "0" in the above S160-4-1 (YES in S160-4-1), the first holding ball number is not "0" in the above S160-4-2. When it is judged, that is, when there is one or more memories of a random number value (numerical data) group (hereinafter referred to as "first special view reserved") acquired due to the winning of the first start winning opening 41. (NO in S160-4-2), the first special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-9) described later, the first special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-10), the first special symbol random number The shift process (S160-4-11) is performed in this order.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the left, middle and right special symbols based on the first special view reserve is limited to the case where the second reserve ball number is “0” (YES in S 160-4-1) Be done. That is, the digestion of the second special view reserve is performed preferentially to the digestion of the first special view reserve. In the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery based on the second special view suspension is easier to win a jackpot having a greater profit for the player than the jackpot lottery based on the first special view suspension (FIG. 39). , See Figure 40). In addition, even if it is not digested according to the priority of the 1st special figure reserve, the 2nd special figure reserve is not digested according to the winning order from the 2nd special figure reserve and the 1st special figure reserve even if it is digested according to the winning order. Good.

  Next, since the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6) and the first special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-9) have the same processing flow, they are summarized based on FIG. explain. As shown in FIG. 15, in the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6) or the first special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-9), first, the jackpot random number value stored first Are read out (S160-4-6-1). Specifically, in the second special symbol jackpot determination process, the jackpot random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve acquired in S140-8 is read out. Moreover, in the first special symbol jackpot determination process, the jackpot random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve acquired in S140-4 is read.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is currently in the positive variation state (high probability state) (S160-4-6-2). Specifically, the positive change flag is read from the RAM of the main control board 200, and it is determined whether or not it is set to ON. When it is determined that the normal state (low probability state) that is not a definite change state (the positive change flag is set to OFF) (NO in S160-4-6-2), the above-mentioned S160-4-4. The jackpot random number value read out in 6-1 is compared with the jackpot establishment numerical value in the normal state (low probability state), and it is checked whether both coincide with each other (S160-4-6-3).

  If the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot establishment numerical value in the normal state (low probability state), the jackpot in the normal state (low probability state) is determined, and if not matched, it is determined to be out of step (S160- 4-6-3). In the case of a gap (NO in S160-4-6-3), the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6) or the first special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-9) ends. . On the other hand, in the case of the jackpot in the normal state (low probability state) (YES in S160-4-6-3), the process proceeds to the process of S160-4-6-5 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the above S160-4-6-2 that it is a definite variation state (high probability state) (the positive variation flag is set to ON) (YES in S160-4-6-2), The jackpot random number value read out in S160-4-6-1 is compared with the jackpot establishment numerical value in the probability variation state (high probability state), and it is checked whether the both match each other (S160-4-6-4) .

  Then, if the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot establishment numerical value in the definite variation state (high probability state), the jackpot in the positive variation state (high probability state) is determined, and if not coincident, it is determined to be out of step (S160- 4-6-4). In the case of disengaging (NO in S160-4-6-4), the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6) or the first special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-9) ends. . On the other hand, in the case of the jackpot in the probability variation state (high probability state) (YES in S160-4-6-4), the process proceeds to the process of S160-4-6-5 described later.

  In S160-4-6-5, in the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6), the first jackpot among the jackpot type random value acquired in S140-8 and stored in the RAM The type random value is read out, and the jackpot type is determined based on the second jackpot type determination table 102 shown in FIG. Also, in S160-4-6-5, in the first special symbol big hit determination process (S160-4-9), the first among the jackpot type random number values acquired in S140-4 and stored in the RAM. The jackpot type random number value is read out, and the jackpot type is determined based on the first jackpot type determination table 101 shown in FIG.

  Here, the second jackpot type determination table 102 stored in advance in the ROM of the main control board 200 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 40, in the second jackpot type determination table 102, "big hit type random number value", "decision result", "number of rounds", "open big winning opening", and "per opening" It is composed of "maximum open time". In the "big hit type random number value", a big hit type random value of "0" to "9" is stored.

  In the “determination result”, the jackpot type is stored in association with each jackpot type random number value. For example, “V long jackpot” is stored in the determination result corresponding to the jackpot type random number values “0” to “9”. Further, in the “number of rounds”, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is stored in association with each jackpot type. For example, “15R (round)” is stored in the number of rounds corresponding to “V long jackpot”.

  While "1R to 14R" and "15R" are divided and stored in "open big winning opening", "1st big winning opening" is stored corresponding to "1R to 14R", " The "second big winning opening" is stored corresponding to "15R". That is, 1R to 14R in the jackpot game is stored that the first large winning opening 45 is opened, and 15R is stored that the second large winning opening 72 is opened.

  In addition, the “maximum opening time per opening” includes the maximum opening time per opening of the first large winning opening 45 in the jackpot game and the maximum opening time per opening of the second large winning opening 72, It is stored in association with each jackpot type. For example, in "maximum open time per opening" corresponding to "V long jackpot", "26 seconds" corresponding to "first large winning opening" is stored and corresponds to "second large winning opening" "26 seconds" is stored. That is, in the case of "V long jackpot", from 1R to 14R, the first large winning opening 45 is opened for a maximum of 26 seconds per 1R, and 15R is the second large winning opening 72 at a maximum of 26 per round. Open for seconds. In this 15R, passage to the specific area 75 in the second large winning opening 72 is easily possible.

  Next, the first jackpot type determination table 85 stored in advance in the ROM of the main control board 200 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 39, the configuration of the first jackpot type determination table 101 is substantially the same as that of the second jackpot type determination table 102, and "jackpot type random number value", "determination result", and "number of rounds" , "Opening big winning opening" and "maximum opening time per opening". In the "big hit type random number value", a big hit type random number value of "0" to "4" and a big hit type random number value of "5" to "9" are divided and stored.

  In the “determination result”, the jackpot type is stored in association with each jackpot type random number value. For example, “V long jackpot” is stored in the determination result corresponding to the jackpot type random number value “0” to “4”, and “determination result corresponding to the jackpot type random number value“ 5 ”to“ 9 ” The V short jackpot is stored. Further, in the “number of rounds”, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is stored in association with each jackpot type. For example, “15R (round)” is stored in the round number corresponding to “V long jackpot”, and “15R (round)” is stored in the round number corresponding to “V short jackpot”.

  "1R-14R" and "15R" are divided and stored in "open large winning opening" corresponding to "V long jackpot" and "V short jackpot", respectively, and "1R ~ The "first large winning opening" is stored corresponding to the "14R", and the "second large winning opening" is stored corresponding to the "15R". That is, 1R to 14R in the jackpot game is stored that the first large winning opening 45 is opened, and 15R is stored that the second large winning opening 72 is opened.

  In addition, the “maximum opening time per opening” includes the maximum opening time per opening of the first large winning opening 45 in the jackpot game and the maximum opening time per opening of the second large winning opening 72, It is stored in association with each jackpot type. For example, in "maximum open time per opening" corresponding to "V long jackpot", "26 seconds" corresponding to "first large winning opening" is stored and corresponds to "second large winning opening" "26 seconds" is stored. That is, in the case of "V long jackpot", from 1R to 14R, the first large winning opening 45 is opened for a maximum of 26 seconds per 1R, and 15R is the second large winning opening 72 at a maximum of 26 per round. Open for seconds. In this 15R, passage to the specific area 75 in the second large winning opening 72 is easily possible.

  On the other hand, "26 seconds" corresponding to the "first large winning opening" is stored in the "maximum opening time per opening" corresponding to the "V short jackpot", and the "second large winning opening" "0.2 seconds" is stored corresponding to "." That is, in the case of "V short jackpot", from 1R to 14R, the first large winning opening 45 is opened for a maximum of 26 seconds per 1R, and 15R is the second large winning opening 72 at a maximum of 0 per round. . Open only for 2 seconds. Therefore, in the "V short jackpot", the opening time of the second big winning opening 72 in 15R is extremely short, which is an unforeseeable round of winning balls. That is, the V short jackpot is a jackpot of substantially 14R.

  Therefore, in the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6) of the present embodiment, in the jackpot type determination, if the jackpot type random value is any one of "0" to "9", the jackpot The type is determined to be "V long jackpot", the V long flag is read from the RAM of the main control board 200, set to ON, and stored again in the RAM (S160-4-6-5) . When the gaming machine 1 is activated, the V long flag is set to OFF and stored in the RAM in the initial setting (S10).

  Moreover, in the first special symbol big hit determination process (S160-4-9) of this embodiment, the big hit type random number value is any of “0” to “4” in the big hit type determination, the big hit The type is determined to be "V long jackpot", the V long flag is read from the RAM of the main control board 200, set to ON, and stored again in the RAM (S160-4-6-5) . Also, if the jackpot type random number value is any of “5” to “9”, it is determined that the jackpot type is “V short jackpot” and the V long flag is read from the RAM of the main control board 200 It is output, set to OFF, and stored again in the RAM (S160-4-6-5).

  Therefore, the probability that "V long jackpot" is selected in the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6) is "100%", and in the first special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-9) Since the probability that "V long jackpot" is selected is "50%", the jackpot lottery based on the second special view reserve is more profitable for the player than the jackpot lottery based on the first special view reserve. It is easy to win big jackpots

  Thereafter, in the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6) or the first special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-9), the jackpot flag is read from the RAM of the main control board 200 and turned ON. It is set and stored again in the RAM (S160-4-6-6), and the second special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-6) or the first special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-9) ends. Do. When the gaming machine 1 is activated, the jackpot flag is set to OFF and stored in the RAM in the initial setting (S10).

  Subsequently, the second special symbol variation pattern selection processing (S160-4-7) is performed after the second special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-6), and the first special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160- Next, the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10) is performed next to 4-9), and the variation pattern of the special symbol variably displayed on the display unit 11 is selected. Since the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7) and the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10) have the same process flow, they are based on FIGS. 16 and 17. It explains collectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7) or the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), first, the gaming state is a time saving state In step S160-4-7-1, it is determined whether the medium time flag is set to ON. If the time saving flag is set to OFF and it is determined that the time saving state is not in effect, that is, if it is determined that the normal state is in progress (NO in S160-4-7-1), the big hit flag is ON. It is determined whether or not it is set to (the success or failure determination result is a big hit) (S160-4-7-2).

  Then, if the jackpot flag is ON, that is, if the jackpot (YES in S160-4-7-2), it is determined whether the jackpot type is V long jackpot (S160-4-7-3). Specifically, the V long flag is read from the RAM of the main control board 200, and it is determined whether it is set to ON.

  When it is determined that the jackpot type is V long jackpot, that is, when it is determined that the V long flag is set to ON (YES in S160-4-7-3), the fluctuation pattern is irregular. A numerical value is loaded, and a variation pattern matching the variation pattern random number value is selected with reference to the V long jackpot table in the normal state (S160-4-7-4).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), the variation pattern disturbance stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S140-8. The numerical value is read out. Then, from the second variation pattern table 105 shown in FIG. 43, a variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value of V long jackpot in the normal state is selected. In the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is It is read out. Then, from the first variation pattern table 103 shown in FIG. 42, a variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value of V long jackpot in the normal state is selected.

  Here, the second variation pattern table 105 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 43, in the second variation pattern table 105, “playing state”, “determination result”, “second number of holding balls”, “variation pattern random number value”, and “variation pattern” It consists of "variation time (msec)". In the "playing state", "normal state" and "time saving state / probability changing state" are classified and stored.

  Further, in the “judgment result”, the pass / fail judgment result is stored in association with each of the “normal state” and the “time saving state / probability state”. For example, "V long jackpot", "reach out", and "out" are classified and stored in association with the "normal state" and the "time reduction state / probability state", respectively. Further, in the “second number of holding balls”, the second number of holding balls is stored in association with the “out of line” of the “normal state” and the “time saving state / probability state”. For example, the second holding ball number of “0” to “2” and the second holding ball number of “3” to “4” are classified and stored in association with “detachment” of “normal state” ing. In addition, the second number of balls held from “0” to “1” and the second number of balls held from “2” to “4” are divided in association with “off” of “time saving state / probability state” Are stored.

  Further, in the “variation pattern random number value”, variation pattern random number values are stored in association with the respective “determination results” of the “normal state” and the “time saving state / probability state”. For example, "V long jackpot" in "normal state" and "disengagement" correspond to the second holding ball number of "0" to "2" and the second holding ball number of "3" to "4", respectively. In addition, fluctuation pattern random number values of “0” to “127” are stored. In addition, the variation pattern random number values of “0” to “25” and the variation pattern random number values of “26” to “127” are divided and stored in association with “reach out” of “normal state” There is. In addition, the second pending ball number for "0 to 1" and "2 to 4" for the "V long jackpot", "reach out" and "out" of "time saving state, definite changing state" and "2" to "4" Variation pattern random number values of “0” to “127” are stored in association with each of the number of holding balls.

  Further, in the "variation pattern", the variation patterns of "P21" to "P25" are sequentially classified and stored in association with each "variation pattern random number value" of the "normal state", and "time saving state / probability state" The fluctuation patterns “P31” to “P34” are sequentially divided and stored in association with each “variation pattern random number value”. Further, in the “variation time (msec)”, the variation time of the variation pattern is stored in association with each variation pattern of the “variation pattern”.

  Subsequently, the first variation pattern table 103 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 42, in the first variation pattern table 103, “playing state”, “determination result”, “first number of holding balls”, “variation pattern random number value”, and “variation pattern” It consists of "variation time (msec)". In the "playing state", "normal state" and "time saving state / probability changing state" are classified and stored.

  Further, in the “judgment result”, the pass / fail judgment result is stored in association with each of the “normal state” and the “time saving state / probability state”. For example, "V long jackpot", "V short jackpot", "reach out", and "out" are classified and stored in association with "normal state" and "time saving state / probability state", respectively. ing. Further, in the “first number of holding balls”, the first number of holding balls is stored in association with each “displacement” of the “normal state” and the “time saving state / probability changing state”. For example, the first holding ball number of “0” to “2” and the first holding ball number of “3” to “4” are classified and stored in association with “detachment” of “normal state” ing. In addition, the first number of balls held from "0" to "1" and the first number of balls held from "2" to "4" are divided in correspondence with "out of line" of "time saving state / probability state". Are stored.

  Further, in the “variation pattern random number value”, variation pattern random number values are stored in association with the respective “determination results” of the “normal state” and the “time saving state / probability state”. For example, “V long jackpot” in “normal state”, “V short jackpot”, “0” to “0” to “1”, and “1” to “2” first holding balls, and “3” to “4” first Variation pattern random number values of “0” to “127” are stored in association with each of the number of holding balls.

  In addition, the variation pattern random number values of “0” to “25” and the variation pattern random number values of “26” to “127” are divided and stored in association with “reach out” of “normal state” There is. In addition, “V long jackpot” in “time saving state, definite change state”, “V short jackpot”, “0 out” and “out of reach”, “0” to “1” first holding ball number, and “2 The fluctuation pattern random number values of “0” to “127” are stored in association with the first reserved ball numbers “4”.

  Further, in the "variation pattern", the variation patterns of "P1" to "P6" are sequentially classified and stored in association with each "variation pattern random number value" of the "normal state", and "time saving state / probability state" The fluctuation patterns “P11” to “P15” are sequentially divided and stored in association with each “variation pattern random number value”. Further, in the “variation time (msec)”, the variation time of the variation pattern is stored in association with each variation pattern of the “variation pattern”.

  Therefore, in the above-mentioned S160-4-7-4, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), the second variation pattern table 105 in the normal state is "V long jackpot", and the above The variation pattern of "P21" is selected as the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S140-8 and stored in the RAM (S160-4-7-4).

  In the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the first variation pattern table 103 is "V long jackpot" in the normal state, and the first feature stored in S140-4. The variation pattern of "P1" is selected as the variation pattern which matches the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the suspension of the drawing, and is stored in the RAM (S160-4-7-4).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the above 160-4-7-3 that the V long jackpot is not determined, that is, the V short jackpot is determined, that is, the V long flag is determined to be set to OFF ( A variation pattern random value is loaded in S160-4-7-3, and a variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value is selected with reference to the V short jackpot table in the normal state (S160-4-7). -5).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), since the V long flag is always set to ON (S160-4-6-5), the above S160-4-7-. The process of 5 is not executed. On the other hand, in the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is It is read out. Then, from the first variation pattern table 103 shown in FIG. 42, the variation pattern of “P2” is selected as the variation pattern matching the variation pattern random number value in the V short jackpot in the normal state and stored in the RAM (S160-4 -7-5).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit flag is not ON in the above S160-4-7-2 (the result of the determination of the success or failure is out of reach or out) (NO in S160-4-7-2), reach disturbance A numerical value is read from the RAM, and it is determined whether this reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-7-6).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), the reach random number stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S140-8. Is read out. Also, in the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the reach random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is read out. Be Then, it is determined whether this reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-7-6).

  When it is determined that the reach random number value matches the reach formation value (YES in S160-4-7-6), the reach is determined, the fluctuation pattern random value is loaded, and the above-described normal state reach is reached. A variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the deviation table is selected (S160-4-7-7).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), the variation pattern disturbance stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S140-8. The numerical value is read out. Then, from the second fluctuation pattern table 105 shown in FIG. 43, the fluctuation pattern “P22” or “P23” is selected as the fluctuation pattern coincident with the fluctuation pattern random value of reach out during the normal state and stored in the RAM ( S160-4-7-7).

  In the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is It is read out. Then, from the first fluctuation pattern table 103 shown in FIG. 42, the fluctuation pattern of “P2” or “P3” is selected as the fluctuation pattern coincident with the fluctuation pattern random value of reach out during the normal state and stored in the RAM ( S160-4-7-7).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-6 that the reach random number value does not match the reach formation value (NO in S160-4-7-6), no reach is detected, and the fluctuation pattern is changed. A numerical value is loaded, and a variation pattern matching the variation pattern random number value in the normal state out-of-order table is selected (S160-4-7-8).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), the variation pattern disturbance stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S140-8. The numerical value is read out. Then, from the second fluctuation pattern table 105 shown in FIG. 43, the fluctuation pattern of “P24” or “P25” is selected as the fluctuation pattern in which the second holding ball number out of the normal state and the fluctuation pattern random number match. And stored in the RAM (S160-4-7-8).

  In the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is It is read out. Then, from the first variation pattern table 103 shown in FIG. 42, the variation pattern of “P5” or “P6” is selected as the variation pattern in which the number of first holding balls out of the normal state and the variation pattern random number coincide with each other. And stored in the RAM (S160-4-7-8).

  On the other hand, if the time saving flag is set to ON in S160-4-7-1 and it is determined that the time saving state is in progress, that is, if it is determined that the time saving state or the probability variation state (high probability time short state) (YES at S160-4-7-1), as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is set to ON (the judgment result is a jackpot) (S160-4-7). -9).

  Then, if the jackpot flag is ON, that is, if the jackpot (YES in S160-4-7-9), it is determined whether the jackpot type is V long jackpot (S160-4-7-10). Specifically, the V long flag is read from the RAM of the main control board 200, and it is determined whether it is set to ON.

  When it is determined that the jackpot type is V long jackpot, that is, when it is determined that the V long flag is set to ON (YES in S160-4-7-10), the fluctuation pattern is irregular. A numerical value is loaded, and with reference to the V long jackpot table during the short time state, a variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-11).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), the variation pattern disturbance stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S140-8. The numerical value is read out. Then, from the second variation pattern table 105 shown in FIG. 43, the variation pattern “P31” is selected as the variation pattern matching the variation pattern random number value in the V long jackpot during the time saving state and the probability variation state and stored in the RAM ( S160-4-7-11).

  In the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is It is read out. Then, from the first variation pattern table 103 shown in FIG. 42, the variation pattern “P11” is selected as the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the V long jackpot during the time saving state / probability state, and stored in the RAM ( S160-4-7-11).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the above 160-4-7-10 that the V long jackpot is not determined, that is, the V short jackpot is determined, that is, the V long flag is determined to be set to OFF ( A variation pattern random value is loaded in S160-4-7-10, and a variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value is selected with reference to the V short jackpot table during the short time state (S160-4-7). -12).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), since the V long flag is always set to ON (S160-4-6-5), the above S160-4-7-. The 12 processes are not executed. On the other hand, in the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is It is read out. Then, from the first variation pattern table 103 shown in FIG. 42, the variation pattern “P12” is selected as the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value during the short time condition and definite variation condition V short jackpot and is stored in the RAM ( S160-4-7-12).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON in S160-4-7-9 (in the case where the judgment result is out of reach or out), (NO in S160-4-7-9), reach disturbance A numerical value is read out from the RAM, and it is judged whether or not this reach random number value matches the reach establishment numerical value (S160-4-7-13).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), the reach random number stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S140-8. Is read out. Also, in the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the reach random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is read out. Be Then, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-7-13).

  Then, if it is determined that the reach random number value matches the reach formation value (YES in S160-4-7-13), the reach is determined, the fluctuation pattern random value is loaded, and the above time reduction state is reached A variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the deviation table is selected (S160-4-7-14).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), the variation pattern disturbance stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S140-8. The numerical value is read out. Then, from the second fluctuation pattern table 105 shown in FIG. 43, the fluctuation pattern of “P32” is selected as the fluctuation pattern coincident with the fluctuation pattern random number value of the reach out during the time shortening state / probability state, and stored in the RAM (S160 -4-7-14).

  In the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is It is read out. Then, from the first fluctuation pattern table 103 shown in FIG. 42, the fluctuation pattern of “P13” is selected as the fluctuation pattern coincident with the fluctuation pattern random number value of the reach out during the time shortening state / probability state, and stored in the RAM (S160 -4-7-14).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-13 that the reach random number value does not match the reach formation value (NO in S160-4-7-13), no reach is detected, and the fluctuation pattern is changed. A numerical value is loaded, and a variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the short-time state outliers table is selected (S160-4-7-15).

  Specifically, in the second special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-7), the variation pattern disturbance stored first in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S140-8. The numerical value is read out. Then, from the second variation pattern table 105 shown in FIG. 43, the variation pattern of “P33” or “P34” as a variation pattern in which the number of second holding balls out of time-short state / probability variation state and the variation pattern random number coincide with each other. Is selected and stored in the RAM (S160-4-7-15).

  In the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), the variation pattern random number value stored first in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S140-4 is It is read out. Then, from the first variation pattern table 103 shown in FIG. 42, the variation pattern of “P14” or “P15” as a variation pattern in which the number of first holding balls out of the time saving state / probability variation state and the variation pattern random number coincide with each other. Is selected and stored in the RAM (S160-4-7-15).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16, in S160-4-7-16, the selected variation pattern is read out from the RAM, and a variation command including data of this variation pattern and the like is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-4-4). 7-16) After the other necessary processing (S160-4-7-17) is performed, this second special symbol variation pattern selection processing (S160-4-7) or the first special symbol variation pattern selection processing ( S160-4-10) is completed. Here, the fluctuation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is executed.

  Subsequently, second special symbol random number shift processing (S160-4-8) is performed subsequent to the second special symbol variation pattern selection processing (S160-4-7). In the second special symbol random number shift process (S 160-4-8), in the storage area corresponding to the second special view reserve stored in S 140-8, it is stored in the storage area of the load (readout) first place address Data such as special symbol main random number value (big hit random number value, big hit type random number value, reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random value) which had been loaded is loaded by the previous processing and becomes vacant seat, and load order For data such as special symbol major random numbers (big hit random number, big hit type random number, reach random number, variation pattern random value) stored in the second and subsequent addresses, shift the address by one at a time. Is done.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, first, variation display of the left, middle and right special symbols (identification symbols) based on the determination result of the success or failure determination means (benefit provision determination means) is performed, and the above S140 is performed. Subtract 1 from the above-mentioned second reserved ball number stored in the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reserve stored in -8 (for example, the second reserved ball number 2 is made 1 and 3 is 2), etc.) (S160-4-8-1). Next, the data corresponding to each second special view reserve is shifted to the RAM address of the second reserve sphere number obtained by subtracting 1 from each second reserve sphere number (S 160-4-8-2), and then the lowermost ( 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the second special drawing reservation of the last, for example, the fourth loading order (S160-4-8-3), and this second special symbol random number shifting process (S160-4-4) 8) ends.

  Following the first special symbol variation pattern selection process (S160-4-10), a first special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-11) is performed. In the first special symbol random number shift process (S 160-4-11), in the storage area corresponding to the first special view reserve stored in S 140-4 above, it is stored in the storage area of the load (readout) first place address. Data such as special symbol main random number value (big hit random number value, big hit type random number value, reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random value) which had been loaded is loaded by the previous processing and becomes vacant seat, and load order For data such as special symbol major random numbers (big hit random number, big hit type random number, reach random number, variation pattern random value) stored in the second and subsequent addresses, shift the address by one at a time. Is done.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, first, variation display of the left, middle, right special symbol (identification symbol) based on the determination result of the success or failure determination means (benefit provision determination means) is performed, and the above S140 is performed. Subtract 1 from the number of first reserved balls stored in the storage area corresponding to the first special figure reserved stored in -4 (for example, the number of the first number of reserved balls 2 is 1 and the number 3 is 2), etc.) (S160-4-11-1). Next, the data corresponding to each first special view reserve is shifted to the RAM address of the first reserve sphere number obtained by subtracting 1 from each first reserve sphere number (S 160-4-11-2), and then the lowermost ( 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the last of the loading order, for example, the first special drawing reserved for the fourth one (S160-4-11-3), and this first special symbol random number shifting process (S160-4-4) 11) ends.

  Next to the second special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8) or the first special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-11), a special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-12) is performed. In the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-12), settings such as preparation of a command necessary for the variation start of the special symbol are performed, and the variation start command is set in the transmission buffer. Next to the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-12), the special operation status is set to 2 (S160-4-13), and the standby state is released (S160-4-14), the special symbol The standby process (S160-4) ends.

  Next, the during-variation process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, first, a special operation timer determination process is performed (S160-5-1). Specifically, it is determined whether the variation time of the special symbol (variation time of variation pattern) has ended (whether or not the operation timer = 0) (S160-5-2), and the variation time has not ended ((0) S160-5-2 (NO), the during-variation process (S160-5) ends. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has ended (YES in S160-5-2), the fluctuation stop command is set in the transmission buffer (S160-5-3). Subsequently, the special operation status is set to “3” (S 160-5-4), and the other necessary processing (S 160-5-5) is performed, after which the fluctuation processing (S 160-5) ends.

  As described above, in the "variation time (msec)" of the first variation pattern table 103 and the second variation pattern table 105, the variation time of the variation pattern is associated with each variation pattern of the "variation pattern". It is memorized. Therefore, the during-variation process (S160-5) is executed using the "variation time" corresponding to the variation pattern selected in S160-4-7 or S160-4-10.

  Next, the special symbol determination process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 3 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, first, after the gaming state management process described later (see FIG. 22) (S160-6-1) is executed, it is judged whether or not the jackpot flag is ON, that is, the jackpot ( S160-6-2). And since the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, when it is not a jackpot (NO in S 160-6-2), the jackpot game is not started, so after the special operation status is set to “1”, this special symbol confirmation process ( S160-6) is completed.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is ON, ie, if it is a jackpot (YES in S160-6-2), it is determined whether the jackpot type is V long jackpot (S160-6-3). Specifically, the V long flag is read from the RAM of the main control board 200, and it is determined whether it is set to ON.

  When it is determined that the jackpot type is V long jackpot, that is, when it is determined that the V long flag is set to ON (YES in S160-6-3), Based on the 1 big hit type determination table 102 and the 2nd big hit type determination table 102 shown in FIG. 40 and the open pattern shown in FIG. The opening pattern is opened for a maximum of 26 seconds, and the opening pattern for the second large winning opening 72 to be opened for a maximum of 26 seconds per 1R is set as the "V long opening pattern" (S160-6-4) .

  Also, during the opening of the second large winning opening 72 in 15R and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 72, the position (first state) where the sorting member 77 opens the upper part of the specific area 75 (first state) The drive pattern of the distributing member solenoid 78 to be actuated to the state shown in FIG. 2A is set as the "V long open pattern" (S160-6-4). And it transfers to the process of below-mentioned S160-6-6.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot type is not the V long jackpot in S160-6-3, that is, if it is determined that the V long flag is set to OFF (NO in S160-6-3 39, based on the first jackpot type determination table 102 shown in FIG. 39 and the opening pattern shown in FIG. 41 (2), the 1R to 14R in the jackpot game takes a maximum of 26 seconds per 1R for the first big winning opening 45. An open pattern in which the second big winning opening 72 is open for a maximum of 0.2 seconds per 1 R is set as the “V short open pattern” (S 160-6-5).

  In addition, in 15R, even if the second big winning opening 72 is opened, the distribution to be stopped at the position (second state) (see FIG. 2B) where the distributing member 77 closes the upper part of the specific area 75 The drive pattern of the member solenoid 78 is set as the "V short open pattern" (S160-6-5).

  Subsequently, in S160-6-6, the count value of the round counter for counting the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the big hit game is read from the RAM, and the V long big hit and V short big hit round Since the number is 15R, the number of rounds "15" is substituted for this count value, and is stored again in the RAM (S160-6-6).

  Then, after the game state reset process described later (see FIG. 23) (S160-6-7) is executed, in S160-6-8, in order to start the big hit game, a big hit including data of "big hit type" etc. Is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-6-8). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-6-9), and the special symbol determination process (S160-6) is ended. The opening command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is performed.

  Next, the gaming state management process (S160-6-1) will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, first, the positive variation flag is read from the RAM, and it is determined whether or not it is set to ON, that is, whether it is a positive variation state (high probability time short state) (S160-6-1 -1). Then, when it is determined that the probability change flag is not ON, that is, the probability change flag is determined to be OFF (NO in S160-6-1-1), the processing of S160-6-1-5 described later is executed. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change flag is ON, that is, it is determined to be the probability change state (YES in S 160-6-1-1), the probability variation for counting the number of special symbol variations executed during the probability change status The probability variation count value of the counter is read out from the RAM, and after being decremented by "1", it is stored again in the RAM (S160-6-1-2). Subsequently, the probability variation count value of the probability variation counter is read again from the RAM, and it is determined whether or not it is "0" (S160-6-1-3). Then, if it is determined that the probability variation count value is not "0" (NO in S160-6-1-3), the process of S160-6-1-5 described later is executed. As described later, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability variation count value of the probability variation counter is set to “160” and stored in the RAM at the time of transition to the probability variation state (FIG. 26). reference).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change count value is "0" (YES in S160-6-1-3), the probability change flag is read from the RAM, set to OFF, and stored again in the RAM (S160-6-1-4). Subsequently, at S160-6-1-5, the time saving flag is read from the RAM and it is determined whether or not it is set to ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is set (S160-6-1-5) . Then, if it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, the time saving flag is OFF (NO in S160-6-1-5-5), the process of S160-6-1-9 described later is executed. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the time saving state is set (YES in S 160-6-1-5), the time shortening for counting the number of special symbol variations executed during the time saving state The short time count value of the counter is read from the RAM, and after being decremented by "1", it is stored again in the RAM (S160-6-1-6). Subsequently, the short-time count value of the short-time counter is read again from the RAM, and it is determined whether it is “0” (S160-6- 1-7). Then, if it is determined that the time saving count value is not “0” (NO in S160-6-1-7), the process of S160-6-1-9 described later is executed. As described later, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time saving count value of the time saving counter is set to "160" at the time of transition to the probability changing state, while the time saving time of the time saving counter is at the time of transition to the time saving state. The count value is set to "100" (see FIG. 26).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving count value is “0” (YES in S160-6-1-7), the time saving flag is read from the RAM, set to OFF, and stored again in the RAM. (S160-6-1-8). Then, after the gaming state designation command including the information of the current gaming state (the probability change flag and the time reduction flag being ON / OFF state) is stored in the transmission buffer in S160- 6- 1-9 (S 160- 6-1-9), the gaming state management process (S160-6-1) ends. The gaming state designation command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is executed.

  Next, the gaming state reset process (S160-6-7) will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, first, the positive variation flag is read from the RAM, and it is determined whether or not it is set to ON (S160-6-7-1). Then, when it is determined that the probability change flag is not ON, that is, the probability change flag is determined to be OFF (NO in S160-6-7-1), the processing of S160-6-7-3 described later is executed. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability change flag is ON (YES in S160-6-7-1), the probability change flag is read from the RAM, set to OFF, and stored again in the RAM (S160- 6-7-2). Subsequently, at S160-6-7-3, it is determined whether the time saving flag is read from the RAM and set to ON (S160-6-7-3). Then, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, the time saving flag is OFF (NO in S160-6-7-3), the game state reset process (S160-6-7) is ended. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S160-6-7-3), the time saving flag is read from the RAM, set to OFF, and stored again in the RAM (S160 -6-7-4) The gaming state reset process (S160-6-7) ends. Therefore, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the low probability state (the jackpot probability is 2/630) and the non-time-short state (normally the lottery probability per symbol is 1/300).

  Next, the special electric symbol processing (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 4 will be described based on FIG. 24 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, first, whether or not the opening of the jackpot has been carried out (whether or not the video indicating that the jackpot is about to start is displayed on the display unit 11 or the like) is checked (S160-7-1). If the jackpot opening has not been carried out (NO at S160-7-1), it waits for the jackpot opening to be carried out (S160-7-2) or it is confirmed that the jackpot opening has been carried out In the case (YES in S160-7-1), the big hit end flag is read from the RAM and it is determined whether it is ON or not (S160-7-3). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the first big prize device 44 and the second big prize device 71 is all finished in the running big hit game.

  When it is determined that the big hit end flag is OFF, that is, when it is determined that the big hit game is not finished (NO in S160-7-3), the current first large winning opening 45 or the second large It is determined whether or not the winning opening 72 is open (S160-7-4), and if it is not open but not closed (NO at S160-7-4), the first large winning opening 45 or the second large winning combination It is determined whether it is time to open the mouth 72 (S160-7-5). That is, the opening time of the jackpot has passed and it has reached the opening start time in the first round game, or the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 45 or the second big winning opening 72) once opened is opened again It is determined whether the interval time (closing time) until it has passed and the time to start opening has come (S160-7-5).

  Then, when it is determined that the time for opening the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 45 or the second large winning opening 72) has not been reached (NO at S160-7-5), this special electric role processing (S160-7) is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has reached the time to open the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 45 or the second large winning opening 72) (YES in S160-7-5), the currently executing jackpot It is determined whether the game is a "V long big hit" jackpot game (S160-7-6). Specifically, it is determined whether the V long flag is read from the RAM and set to ON.

  And, if it is determined that the jackpot game currently being executed is not "V long jackpot" but "V short jackpot", that is, if the V long flag is set to OFF (S160-7- 6) and the process proceeds to the process of S160-7-10 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game currently being executed is "V long jackpot", that is, if the V long flag is set to ON (YES in S160-7-6), the second large It is determined whether or not it is the start of 15R for opening the winning opening 72 (S160-7-7). Specifically, the round counter is read from the RAM, and it is determined whether it is "1".

  Then, if it is determined that it is not the start of 15R to open the second big winning opening 72, that is, if it is determined that the round counter is any one of "15" to "2" (S160- Then, the process proceeds to S160-7-10 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start of 15R to open the second big winning opening 72, that is, if it is determined that the round counter is "1" (YES in S160-7-7), V An effective period setting process is executed (S160-7-8).

  In the V effective period setting process (S 160-7-8), the specific area sensor is opened for a few seconds during the opening of the second big winning opening 72 and the closing of the second big winning opening 72 in the 15th round at V long jackpot The detection period of the gaming ball by 75A is set to the V effective period which determines that the detection is effective. In the present embodiment, a period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as the V invalid period in which the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 75A is determined as invalid.

  Here, to determine that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 75A is effective, the V flag is set to ON based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 75A (a specific area sensor detection process described later (S170 ) (See FIG. 27)). In addition, the determination that the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 75A is invalid means that the V flag is not set to ON even when the detection of the gaming ball is performed by the specific area sensor 75A. It should be noted that the game ball may win a prize in the second large winning opening 72 just before the closing of the second large winning opening 72 that includes the few seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 72 in the V effective period. In consideration of the problem (see FIG. 41 (1)).

  That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is set to ON only when the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 75 during the V effective period (V passage) is detected, and the specific area outside the V effective period (during the V ineffective period) When the passage of the game ball to 75 is detected, the V flag is not set to ON. As described later, when the V flag is set to ON, the probability change flag is set to ON (see game state setting processing (S160-7-27) (see FIG. 26) described later). As a result, the V flag is not set to ON based on the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 75 due to a fraudulent action, that is, it is set not to be set to the probability change state.

  Subsequently, in S160-7-9, a "V-chance notification command" instructing to notify that the second big winning opening 72 is opened is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-7-9). The V-chance notification command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is performed.

  Thereafter, in S160-7-10, according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 41) corresponding to the type of jackpot stored in the RAM in S160-6-4 or S160-6-5, the first big winning opening 45 or the second A special winning opening opening process for opening the second large winning opening 72 is executed. Specifically, opening of the first large winning opening 45 is started in 1R to 14R, and opening of the second large winning opening 72 is started in 15R.

  In the open pattern of "V long jackpot", the sorting member solenoid 78 is energized from the start of the opening of the second big winning opening 72 to a few seconds after the closing of the second big winning opening 72, and the sorting member 77 is moved to the right, and the upper side of the specific area 75 is opened (first state). On the other hand, in the open pattern of "V short jackpot", even if the second big winning opening 72 is opened, the distributing member solenoid 78 is not energized, and the distributing member 77 moves in the left direction, and the specification is made The upper side of the region 75 is closed (second state). Therefore, in the "V short jackpot", even if the game ball is winning in the second big winning opening 72, it is set so that it can not pass the specific area 75.

  Subsequently, after the round designation command including the information on the number of rounds of the jackpot game being executed is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-7-11), the special electric symbol processing (S160-7) is ended. The number of rounds of this running jackpot game is a numerical value obtained by subtracting the counter value of the round counter from “16”. The round designation command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special winning opening 45 or the second special winning opening 72 is being opened in the above S160-7-4 (YES in S160-7-4), the first special winning opening 45 or the second 10 game balls do not win in 2 big winning a prize mouth 72 (NO in S160-7-12), and, the classification of the jackpot which is remembered in the RAM with the above S160 6-4 or S 160 6-5 The round end time for closing the first large winning opening 45 or the second large winning opening 72 according to the corresponding opening pattern (see FIG. 41) (26 seconds in 1R to 15R in V long jackpot, in V short jackpot) , 1R to 14R, 26 seconds, 15R, 0.2 seconds) from the start of the round, that is, after opening the first big winning opening 45 or the second big winning opening 72 Has not passed (S1 It is judged whether or not it is 0-7-13, and if it is neither of them (NO in S160-7-12 and NO in S160-7-13), this special electric symbol processing (S160-) is performed as it is. 7) ends.

  On the other hand, 10 game balls have won in the first big winning hole 45 or the second big winning hole 72 (YES in S160-7-12), or the round end time (in V long jackpot, 1R to 15R In the V short jackpot, it is 26 seconds in 1R to 14R, and 0.2 seconds in 15R)) from the start of the round, that is, the first big winning opening 45 or If any of the facts that have passed since the opening of the second large winning opening 72 (YES in S160-7-13) (YES in S160-7-12 or S160-7-13) YES), a special winning opening closing process for closing the first large winning opening 45 or the second large winning opening 72 is executed (S160-7-14).

  Then, a process of subtracting 1 from the count value of the round counter is performed (as described above, since the initial value of the round counter is set to “15” in S160-6-6, the subtraction is started from 15) (S160-7-15). In the special winning opening closing process (S160-7-14), a special winning opening closing command is set in the transmission buffer.

  Subsequently, the count value of the round counter is read again from the RAM, and it is judged whether it is "0" (S160-7-16). Then, when it is determined that the count value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S160-7-16), the special electric role processing (S160-7) is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the count value of the round counter is "0" and it is T (YES in S160-7-16), the jackpot game is terminated to notify the end of the jackpot game as the jackpot game termination processing. An ending command is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-7-17). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is the jackpot game of "V long jackpot" (S160-7-18). Specifically, it is determined whether the V long flag is read from the RAM and set to ON.

  And, if it is determined that the jackpot game currently being executed is not "V long jackpot" but "V short jackpot", that is, if the V long flag is set to OFF (S160-7- 18) and the process proceeds to the process of S160-7-20 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game currently being executed is "V long jackpot", that is, if the V long flag is set to ON (YES in S160-7-18), the second large A "V chance end command" instructing to notify that the winning opening 72 is closed is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-7-19).

  Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is read from the RAM, set to ON, and stored again in the RAM (S160-7-20), and the special electric symbol processing (S160-7) ends. The ending command and the V-chance end command stored in the transmission buffer are sent to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-3 that the big hit end flag is ON, that is, if it is determined that the big hit game is over (YES in S160-7-3), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the time of the ending effect of the jackpot has passed (S160-7-21). Then, when it is determined that the time of the ending effect has not elapsed (NO in S160-7-21), the special electric symbol processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending effecting time has elapsed (YES in S160-7-21), the big hit end flag is read from the RAM, set to OFF, and stored again in the RAM (S160) -7-22). Then, the jackpot flag is read from the RAM, set to OFF, and stored again in the RAM (S160-7-23).

  Subsequently, the V long flag is read out from the RAM, and it is determined whether or not it is set to ON (S160-7-24). When it is determined that the V long flag is set to OFF (NO in S160-7-24), the process proceeds to the process of S160-7-26 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the V long flag is set to ON (YES in S160-7-24), the V long flag is read from the RAM, set to OFF, and stored again in the RAM. (S160-7-25).

  Thereafter, in S160-7-26, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-26). Thereby, in the next interrupt process (S100), the special symbol standby process (S160-4) is executed as the special operation process (S160). Then, a game state setting process (S160-7-27) described later (see FIG. 26) is executed, and the special electric combination process (S160-7) is ended.

  Next, the gaming state setting process (S160-7-27) will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, first, the V flag is read from the RAM, and it is judged whether or not it is set to ON (S160-7-27-1). That is, it is determined whether the gaming ball has passed the specific area 75 within the V-valid period. Then, when the V flag is not set to ON, that is, when it is determined that the V flag is OFF (NO in S160-7-27-1), the time saving flag is read from the RAM and “ON After being set to “1”, it is stored again in the RAM (S160-7-27-2). Subsequently, the short time count value of the time short counter is set to "100" (S160-7-27-3). Then, it transfers to the process of below-mentioned S160-7-27-10.

  As a result, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the time saving state. At this time, in the short game state, in the game state management process (S160-6-1), the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times, or in the game state reset process (S160-6-7), the big hit game is The process ends when one of the set conditions is met.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the V flag is set to ON (YES in S160-7-27-1), the positive change flag is read from the RAM and set to "ON", and then the RAM is again set. (S160-7-27-4). Subsequently, the probability variation count value of the probability variation counter is set to "160" (S160-7-27-5). Thereafter, the V flag is read from the RAM, set to OFF, and stored again in the RAM (S160-7-27-6).

  Then, after the time saving flag is read out from the RAM and set to "ON", it is stored again in the RAM (S160-7-27-7). Subsequently, the short time count value of the short time counter is set to "160" (S160-7-27-8). As a result, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the probability changing state (high probability state and time saving state). In this definite change state, in the game state management process (S160-6-1), the variable display of the special symbol is performed 160 times, or in the game state reset process (S160-6-7), the jackpot game is The process ends when one of the set conditions is met.

  Subsequently, in S160-7-27-9, a V passage command instructing to notify that the gaming ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 75A is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-7-27-10) . The V passage command stored in the transmission buffer is sent to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is executed.

  After that, in S160-7-27-10, after the gaming state designation command including the information of the gaming state set this time (the probability change flag and the time reduction flag being ON / OFF state) is stored in the transmission buffer (S160- 7-27-10) The gaming state setting process (S160-7-27) ends. The gaming state designation command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is executed.

  After the special operation process (S160), a specific area sensor detection process (S170) is performed. The specific area sensor detection process (S170) will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, first, it is determined whether or not the game area has been detected by the specific area sensor 75A (S170-1). In the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 75A can be detected only when the distributing member 77 is controlled to the first state (the state shown in FIG. 2A).

  When it is determined that the game area is not detected by the specific area sensor 75A (NO in S170-1), the specific area sensor detection process (S170) ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 75A (YES in S170-1), whether or not it is during the V effective period, that is, the second big winning opening in the big hit game of V long big hit It is judged whether it is within several seconds after the opening of 72 and after the closing of the second large winning opening 72 (S170-2). When it is determined that the V effective period is not in progress (NO in S170-2), the specific area sensor detection process (S170) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the V-effective period is in progress (YES in S170-2), the V flag is read from the RAM, set to ON, and stored again in the RAM (S170 -3). The specific area sensor detection process (S170) ends.

  Next to the specific area sensor detection process (S170), a holding ball number process (S180) is performed. The holding ball number process (S180) will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 28, the current first holding ball number, the second holding ball number, and the normal symbol variation holding ball number are loaded (S180-1), the first holding ball number, the second holding ball number After the holding ball number command including the normal symbol variation holding ball number is set in the transmission buffer (S180-2), the holding ball number process (S180) ends.

  Then, the pending ball count command stored in the transmission buffer is sent to the sub control board 205 when the process of S110 is executed. Therefore, the memory regarding the first holding ball number, the second holding ball number, and the normal symbol variation holding ball number in the RAM (hold storage means) of the main control board 200 is sub-controlled by this hold ball number process (S170) It is set to be output to the substrate 205.

  Next, processing performed by the sub control substrate 205 will be described. In the sub control main processing (S200) performed by the sub control substrate 205, as shown in FIG. 29, first, CPU initialization processing is performed (S201). Specifically, stack settings, CPU settings, SIO, CTC settings, etc. are performed. Then, when the power-off signal is turned on, it is judged whether the content stored in the RAM of the sub control board 205 is normal or not (S202), and if normal (YES in S202) (S204), the random number updating process (S205) and the interrupt permitting process (S206) are performed, and thereafter, the loop process returning to the interrupt disabling process (S204) is performed again. On the other hand, if the content stored in the RAM is not normal, after the RAM is initialized (S203), interrupt prohibition processing (S204), random number update processing (S205), and interrupt permission processing (S206) are repeated. Loop processing is performed.

  In the interrupt disable process (S204), even if the interrupt process is input, the interrupt is disabled until the interrupt becomes enabled. In the next random number update process (S205), various random number counters are incremented by one for each random number update process (S205), and as described above, when the upper limit of each random number counter is reached, the next minimum value is restored Addition is performed. The updated random number value of each random number counter is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 205. In the interrupt permitting process (S206), an interrupt is permitted, and execution of a reception interrupt process (S300), a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), and a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) described later becomes possible.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the reception interrupt process (S300) is a process for receiving a command (control signal) from the main control board 200. In the reception interrupt process (S300), first, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301) and the strobe signal is ON, that is, the strobe signal is input to the external INT input section YES in S301), reception of a command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 and storage in the RAM are performed (S302). Here, the commands received from the main control board 200 include a prize command, a variation command, a variation start command, a variation stop command, an opening command, a V chance notification command, a round designation command, an ending command, a V chance completion notification command, and a customer wait The command includes a jackpot determination data, a V passage command, a holding ball number command, a game state specification command, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S301), the reception interrupt process (S300) ends at that point.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), data output process (S401), input process (S402), and watchdog timer process (S403) are performed. In the data output process (S401), a process of creating and outputting a lamp lighting pattern, an audio pattern or the like every 2 ms, and control data for driving a driven object are created. In the input process (S402), for example, the operation status of the game button switch 67 or the like is input. In the watchdog timer process (S403), a process of resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), the switch state acquisition process (S501), the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), the lower tray state confirmation process (S503), the loop scenario reset process (S500) S504), command monitoring processing (S505), lamp processing (S506), switch processing (S507), command transmission processing (S508) and the like are performed.

  In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the command reception permission confirmation process (S502), determination of the effect prohibition period such as when the RAM is cleared is performed. In the lower tray state confirmation process (S 503), a timer for setting a full notification of the lower ball receiving tray 37 is set. In the loop scenario resetting process (S504), setting of effects to be performed at regular intervals, such as customer waiting effects, is performed.

  Subsequently, after command monitoring processing (S505) to be described later is performed, in the lamp processing (S506), generation of lamp data to be output is performed. Then, in the switch process (S507), pressing of the game button switch 67 or the like is detected, and a process corresponding to each pressing is performed. Thereafter, in the command transmission process (S508), when there is a transmission command, the command is transmitted to the display control board 210, the lamp relay board 215, the voice control board 220, and the like. Thus, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) ends. Incidentally, other processes may be included in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) in accordance with the function of the gaming machine 1 and the like.

  Next, the command monitoring process (S505) will be described based on FIG. 33 to FIG. In the command monitoring process (S505), a command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the command is performed. As shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, in the command monitoring process (S505), it is first determined whether a command (control signal) has been received from the main control board 200 (S505-1). When a command has not been received from the main control board 200 (NO in S505-1), the command monitoring process (S505) is ended.

  On the other hand, when a command is received from the main control board 200 (YES in S505-1), it is determined whether the command is the variation command (set in S160-4-7-16) (S505-2). When it is determined that the command is a fluctuation command (YES in S505-2), after fluctuation command processing described later is executed (S505-3), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command (S160-4) is sent from the main control board 200. It is determined whether or not (set at -12) is received (S505-4).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the command received in S505-2 is not a change command (NO in S505-2), the change start command (set in S160-4-12) is sent from the main control board 200. It is determined whether or not it has been received (S505-4). When it is determined that the command is the change start command (YES in S505-4), in S505-5, in the change command processing (S505-3) to be described later, the reach or out of reach specified by the change command A change effect start command for starting effect display with a change effect pattern of a specific effect aspect selected corresponding to a change pattern or a change pattern of V long jackpot or V short jackpot is set in the output buffer After the change start setting process is performed (S505-5), the process of S505-6 is performed.

  When this fluctuation effect start command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), a predetermined effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of reach out or out, or the fluctuation pattern of V long jackpot or V short jackpot. An image is read out from the ROM of the display control board 210, and variable display effects of the left, middle and right special symbols 81A to 81C are started on the display unit 11 of the display device 10.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-4 that the command is not the change start command (NO in S505-4), it is determined whether the change stop command (the set in S160-5-3) is (S505- 6). Then, if it is determined that the command is a change stop command (YES in S505-6), a change stop setting process for setting a change effect end command for ending the effect display in the output buffer is executed (S505) -7), the process of S505-8 is performed. When this fluctuation effect end command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), the stop special symbols 81A to 81C temporarily displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10 are stopped (displayed (variation It is stopped and the variable display effect ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-6 that the command is not a fluctuation stop command (NO in S505-6), it is determined whether it is an opening command for the jackpot (set in S160-6-8) (S505) -8). Then, if it is determined that the opening command is a jackpot (YES in S505-8), after the special game effect selection process is executed (S505-9), the process of S505-10 is executed.

  In the special game effect selection process (S505-9), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the special game effect to be executed at the time of the big hit game (special game) is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the special game effect according to the selected special game effect pattern is set in the output buffer. In the special game effect, an opening effect to be executed during the opening of the big hit game, and a round effect pattern to be executed during the opening of the first large winning opening 45 and the second large winning opening 72 and during the interval between the opening. It is included.

  Then, when the opening effect start command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), a predetermined opening effect image is read from the ROM of the display control board 210, and the first round of the first round is performed. It is displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10 before the special winning opening 45 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-8 that the opening command is not a jackpot (NO in S505-8), it is determined in S505-10 whether it is the round designation command (set in S160-7-11). (S505-10). When it is determined that the command is a round designation command (YES in S505-10), a round effect setting process (S505-11) described later is executed, and then the process of S505-12 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-10 that the command is not a round designation command (NO in S505-10), in S505-12, whether or not it is the ending command of the jackpot (set in S160-7-17) Is determined (S505-12). When it is determined that the ending command is a jackpot (YES in S505-12), after the ending effect selection process is performed (S505-13), the process of S505-14 is performed.

  In the ending effect selection process (S505-13), the ending command is analyzed, and a pattern (content) of an ending effect to be executed during the ending of the big hit game (special game) is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect according to the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer. Then, when the ending effect start command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), a predetermined ending effect image is read from the ROM of the display control board 210, and the display unit of the display device 10 Displayed at 11.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-12 that the command is not the ending command (NO in S505-12), it is determined whether the V-chance notification command (set in S160-7-9) is (S505-14) ). When it is determined that the command is the V-chance notification command (YES in S505-14), the V-chance drive data for rotating the movable member 91 90 degrees counterclockwise in plan view is set in the output buffer. After (S505-15), the process of S505-16 is performed.

  When the V chance drive data is transmitted to the lamp relay board 215 in the command transmission process (S508), the lamp relay board 215 rotates the drive motor 95 of the movable member 91 in the normal state shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4 (1), the main portion 92 and the position detection plate 93 are driven to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise in plan view, and the first concave portion 93A faces the double reflection type photo sensor 96. Stop at the rotational position. That is, the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 are not detected only by the reflective photosensor 96B in which the first concave portion 93A is located on the back side of the dual reflection photosensor 96, that is, the ON signal from the reflective photosensor 96A. Is output, and is stopped at the rotational position where the OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96B.

  As a result, as shown in FIGS. 45 (1) to 45 (4), after the stop special symbols 81A to 81C of the V long jackpot are stopped and displayed (FIG. 45 (1)), the first large winning opening 45 is opened. The side edge of the blade 92A, that is, the edge of the blade in a state where the portion above the grip 92C of the main body 92 protrudes into the display window 7 until the round effect display of 1R to 14R is finished. Since the part turns to the player side, the characters "V chance !!" can not be seen (Fig. 45 (2) to (3)).

  Then, the 15th round effect display is started in which the second large winning opening 72 of the V long jackpot is opened, and a portion above the grip portion 92C of the main body portion 92 protrudes into the display window 7 Since the main unit 92 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise in plan view, and the face of the blade 92A on which the character "V chance !!" is displayed faces the player, the character "V chance !!" Is visible from the front side (FIG. 45 (4)). Therefore, the player can easily confirm that the second big winning opening 72 is opened, and can perform a right strike quickly.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-14 that the command is not the V-chance notification command (NO in S505-14), it is determined whether the V-chance end command (set in S160-7-19) is received (S505) -16). When it is determined that the command is the V chance end command (YES in S505-16), the main body 92 of the movable member 91 and the position detection plate 93 are rotated 90 degrees clockwise in plan view to return to the origin position After the first origin return drive data to be set is set in the output buffer (S505-17), the processing of S505-18 is executed.

  When the first origin return drive data is transmitted to the lamp relay board 215 in the command transmission process (S508), the lamp relay board 215 is set to “V chance !!” of the blade 92A shown in FIG. The drive motor 95 of the movable member 91 in a state where the face on which the character is displayed is facing the player is rotationally driven, and the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 are viewed in plan as shown in FIG. The second concave portion 93B is stopped at a rotational position facing the dual reflection type photo sensor 96 by being rotated 90 degrees in the clockwise direction.

  That is, the second concave portion 93B is not simultaneously detected by the reflective photosensors 96A and 96B of the dual reflection photosensor 96, that is, the rotational position (the origin position where the OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensors 96A and 96B). Will be stopped again). As a result, as shown in FIG. 45 (5), the movable member 91 returns to the position in the normal state (FIG. 4 (2)), so that the side edge of the blade 92A of the main body 92, that is, the portion of the blade The character “V chance !!” disappears (FIG. 45 (5)) because

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-16 that the command is not the V chance end command (NO in S505-16), it is determined whether it is the V passage command (set in S160-7-27-9) ( S505-18). When it is determined that the command is not the V passage command (NO in S505-18), the process of S505-22 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is a V passage command (YES in S505-18), the game ball enters the specific area 75 to notify that it has acquired a definite change state (high probability time short state). A definite variation acquisition effect start command for starting the effect display is set in the output buffer (S505-19).

  When this definite variation acquisition effect start command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), a predetermined effect image to be a definite change state (high probability time short state) is read from the ROM of the display control board 210 It is output and displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10. For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (6), the characters "accurately acquired" are displayed at the center of the screen.

  Subsequently, V acquisition drive data for rotating the movable member 91 90 degrees clockwise in plan view is set in the output buffer (S505-20). When the V acquisition drive data is transmitted to the lamp relay board 215 in the command transmission process (S508), the lamp relay board 215 drives the movable member 91 at the normal time (origin position) shown in FIG. The motor 95 is rotationally driven to rotate the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 90 degrees clockwise in plan view from the origin position as shown in FIG. It is stopped at the rotational position facing the photo sensor 96. That is, the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 are not detected only by the reflective photosensor 96A whose third concave portion 93C is positioned on the front side of the dual reflection photosensor 96, that is, an OFF signal from the reflective photosensor 96A. Is output, and is stopped at the rotational position at which the ON signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96B.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 45 (6), in a state where a portion above the grip portion 92C of the main body 92 protrudes into the display window 7, the character "V acquired !!" of the blade 92A is displayed The character “V acquired !!” can be seen from the front side because the face facing the player faces the player (FIG. 45 (6)). Therefore, the player can easily confirm that the probability change state (high probability time reduction state) is to be made.

  Then, in S505-21, the clocking of the V passage timer is started, and the movable member 91 is stopped in a state in which the face of the blade 92A on which the character "V obtained !!" is displayed facing the player. Measurement of the elapsed time from is started (S505-21). Subsequently, in S505-22, it is determined whether or not the V passage timer is counting (S505-22). If it is determined that the V passage timer is not counting (NO in S505-22), the process of S505-26 is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the V passage timer is counting (YES in S505-22), the measurement time of the V passage timer is set again to the main portion 92 of the movable member 91 and the position detection plate 93. It is determined whether or not the home position return time for rotating to the home position has been reached (S505-23). If it is determined that the measurement time of the V passage timer has not reached the origin return time for rotating the main body 92 of the movable member 91 and the position detection plate 93 to the origin position again (NO in S505-23) The process of S505-26 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the measurement time of the V passage timer has reached the home position return time for rotating the main body 92 of the movable member 91 and the position detection plate 93 again to the home position (YES in S505-23) The second origin return drive data for rotating the main body 92 of the movable member 91 and the position detection plate 93 90 degrees counterclockwise in plan view to return to the origin position is set in the output buffer (S505-24) .

  When the second origin return drive data is transmitted to the lamp relay board 215 in the command transmission process (S508), the lamp relay board 215 is operated to “V acquire !!” of the blade 92A shown in FIG. 4 (3). The drive motor 95 of the movable member 91 in a state where the face on which the character is displayed is facing the player is rotationally driven, and the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 are viewed in plan as shown in FIG. The second concave portion 93B is stopped at a rotational position facing the double reflection type photo sensor 96 by being rotated 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction.

  That is, the second concave portion 93B is not simultaneously detected by the reflective photosensors 96A and 96B of the dual reflection photosensor 96, that is, the rotational position (the origin position where the OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensors 96A and 96B). Will be stopped again). As a result, the movable member 91 returns to the position of the normal state (FIG. 4 (2)), and the side edge of the blade 92A of the main body 92, that is, the blade portion, faces the player. The word “acquired !!” disappears (see FIG. 1).

  Then, in S505-25, the V passage timer is reset, and the counting of the V passage timer ends (S505-25). Further, a definite variation acquisition effect end command for ending the display of “certain variation acquisition” displayed at the center of the screen of the display device 10 is set in the output buffer (S505-25). When the definite variation acquisition effect end command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), the display of "precise variation acquisition" displayed at the center of the screen of the display device 10 is ended.

  Subsequently, in S505-26, it is determined whether or not the command for holding ball number (set in S180-2) (S505-26). Then, if it is determined that the command is the holding ball number command (YES in S505-26), after the holding ball number notification process is performed (S505-27), the process of S505-28 is performed.

  In this holding ball number notification process (S505-27), the holding ball number command is analyzed, and the first holding ball number corresponds to the first holding ball number corresponding to the first holding ball number and the second holding ball number. The display numbers of the effect holding image 9A to be played and the effect holding image 9B corresponding to the second holding ball number are determined. Then, an effect suspension display command instructing to display the effect suspension image 9A and the effect suspension image 9B by the determined number is set in the output buffer. In addition, a normal hold display command is set in the output buffer to instruct that the numerical value of the normal symbol change hold ball number is lit and displayed by the normal symbol change hold ball number indicator (not shown).

  Then, when this effect suspension display command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), the effect suspension image 9A corresponding to the numerical value of the first suspension ball number, the numerical value of the second suspension ball number The corresponding effect holding image 9B is displayed below the display unit 11 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when this normal hold display command is transmitted to the lamp relay board 215 in the command transmission process (S508), the numerical value of the normal symbol fluctuation hold ball number is displayed by the normal symbol fluctuation hold ball number display (not shown). Lights up.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-26 that the command is not the ball holding number command (NO in S505-26), in S505-28, the gaming state designation command (S160-6-1-9, S160-7- It is judged whether or not it is set at 27-10 (S505-28). Then, if it is determined that it is a game state specification command (YES in S505-28), the game state specification command is analyzed (S505-29). The game state designation command includes information on the ON / OFF state of the positive change flag and the short time flag.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether the probability change flag included in the game state designation command is set to ON (S505-30). When it is determined that the probability change flag is set to ON (YES in S505-30), the probability change status flag is read from the RAM of the sub control board 205, set to ON, and is again set to the RAM. After being stored (S505-31), the process of S505-33 is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change flag is not set to ON, that is, it is determined to be set to OFF (NO in S505-30), the probability change status flag is read from the RAM of the sub control board 205, It is set to OFF and stored again in the RAM (S505-32). The probability change state flag is set to OFF when the gaming machine 1 is activated, and stored in the RAM of the sub control board 205.

  Thereafter, in S505-33, it is determined whether or not the short time flag included in the game state designation command is set to ON (S505-33). Then, if it is determined that the time saving flag is set to ON (YES in S505-33), the time saving status flag is read from the RAM of the sub control board 205 and set to ON, and is again stored in the RAM. After being stored (S505-34), the processing of S505-36 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is not set to ON, that is, it is set to OFF (NO in S505-33), the time saving status flag is read from the RAM of the sub control board 205, It is set to OFF and stored again in the RAM (S505-35). The time saving state flag is set to OFF when the gaming machine 1 is activated, and stored in the RAM of the sub control board 205.

  Then, in S505-36, it is judged whether it is the said customer waiting command (set by S160-4-4) (S505-36). When it is determined that the command is not a customer waiting command (NO in S505-36), other command processing is performed (S505-38), and the command monitoring process (S505) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-36 that the received command is a customer waiting command (YES in S505-36), customer waiting command processing is performed (S505-37), and the command monitoring process is performed. (S505) ends. The customer waiting command process (S505-37) includes, for example, a process of causing the voice control board 220 to control so that the volume of the music fades out during the music. In addition, in the main wait process, when there is no hold to make a large or small hit or not judgment in the main processing (when all the hold is digested), the left, middle, right special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped It is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 afterward.

[Variable command processing]
Next, the variation command process (S505-3) will be described based on FIG. 36 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 36, first, the effect mode random number value, the effect random number value, the stop special symbol random number value, the left symbol random number value, the middle symbol random number value, the right symbol random number value, etc. are acquired, and the sub control board 205 Are stored in the RAM (S505-3-1). Then, the fluctuation command is analyzed (S505-3-2). The fluctuation command includes information such as the jackpot type and the type of fluctuation pattern out of reach or out.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether the variation pattern is a variation pattern of V long jackpot or V short jackpot (S505-3-3). Specifically, if the variation pattern is “P1”, “P11”, “P21”, “P31”, it is a variation pattern of V long jackpot, and if the variation pattern is “P2”, “P12” It is a fluctuation pattern of V short jackpot (refer to FIG. 42, FIG. 43).

  Then, when it is determined that the V long jackpot or V short jackpot fluctuation pattern is not determined (NO in S505-3-3), the deviation effect table or reach corresponding to the deviation or reach deviation fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation command. A deviation presentation pattern (content) out of the out presentation table or out of reach is selected (S505-3-4). Specifically, one of the effect aspect random number values among the effect aspect random number values of '0' to '199' in S505-3-1 is acquired from the effect aspect random number counter, and this effect aspect random number value is selected. A corresponding out-of-reach or out-of-reach variation presentation pattern is selected from the out-of-page effect table or the out-of-reach effect table.

  For example, if the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation command is any one of “P5”, “P6”, “P24”, and “P25”, it is a fluctuation pattern of the out of the normal state, and the corresponding normal state The out-of-round variation effect pattern of the normal state corresponding to the effect mode random value is selected from the effect mode random number table. In addition, if the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation command is any of “P14”, “P15”, “P33”, and “P34”, it is a fluctuation pattern of out-of-time state / probability state, corresponding to each of them. From the out-of-time effect table of the time-shortening state / probability state, a variation effect pattern of out-of-time state / probability state corresponding to the effect mode random number is selected.

  In addition, if the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation command is any of “P3”, “P4”, “P22”, and “P23”, it is a fluctuation pattern of reach out of the normal state, and the corresponding normal state In the out-of-reach effect table, the out-of-reach variation effect pattern in the normal state corresponding to the effect mode random value is selected. In addition, if the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation command is either “P13” or “P32”, it is a fluctuation pattern of reach out of the time saving state / probability state, and the reach of the time saving state / probability state corresponding to each The out-of-reach variation effect pattern of the time reduction state and the probability change state corresponding to the effect mode random number value is selected from the off effect table.

  Subsequently, the “disengagement stop special symbol selection process” is executed to select the disengagement stop special symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the distraction or the reach distraction (S505-3-5). Here, the detachment stop special symbol selection process (S505-3-5) will be described based on FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 37, first, the left, middle and right symbol random number values acquired in the above S505-3-1 (hereinafter, left symbol random number values are special symbol data 1, middle symbol random number values are special symbol data 2 and right Is the symbol random number value referred to as special symbol data 3) from the RAM (S505-3-5-1), and all the random number values of special symbol data 1, special symbol data 2 and special symbol data 3 match? It is judged whether or not it is (S505-3-5-2). Then, when it is determined that the random symbol values of the special symbol data 1, the special symbol data 2 and the special symbol data 3 all match (YES at S505-3-5-2), the above S505-3-4 It is determined whether the out-of-reach variation effect pattern is selected or not (S505-3-5-3).

  And when it is determined that the fluctuation effect pattern of the reach out is selected in the above S505-3-4 (YES in S505-3-5-3), the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is selected. The symbol is stop special symbol left special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 2 left special symbol stop 2 special symbol assigned to the random symbol value of special symbol data 3 special symbol stop special right is stopped right The special symbol is set (S505-3-5-4), and the detachment stop special symbol selection process (S505-3-5) is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S505-3-4 that the fluctuation effect pattern of the reach out is not selected, that is, it is determined that the fluctuation effect pattern of the out is selected (NO in S505-3-5-3), Special symbols assigned to random number values of special symbol data 1 stop left Special symbols, special symbols assigned to random number values of special symbol data 2 stop while special symbols stopped, special symbol added 1 to random number values of special symbol data 3 The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the stop right special symbol (S505-3-5-5), and the detachment stop special symbol selection process (S505-3-5) ends.

  When it is determined that the random number values of the special symbol data 1 and 2 and 3 do not match in the above S505-3-5-2 (NO in S505-3-5-2), the special symbol data 1 and 3 are not It is determined whether or not the random number values are identical (S505-3-5-6). Then, when it is determined that the random number values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match (YES at S505-3-5-6), the fluctuation effect pattern of reach out is selected at S505-3-4 above. It is judged whether it has been done or not (S505-3-5-7).

  And when it is determined that the fluctuation effect pattern of the reach out is selected in the above S505-3-5-7 (YES in S505-3-5-7), it is assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 The special symbol which has been stopped special symbol which is assigned to the stop left special symbol and the random value of the special symbol data 2 is stopped while the special symbol which is assigned to the special symbol data and the special symbol which is assigned to the random number of the special symbol data 3 is stopped. (S505-3-5-8), and the detachment stop special symbol selection process (S505-3-5) ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S505-3-4 that the fluctuation effect pattern of the reach out is not selected, that is, it is determined that the fluctuation effect pattern of the out is selected (NO in S505-3-5-7), Special symbols assigned to random number values of special symbol data 1 stop left Special symbols, special symbols assigned to random number values of special symbol data 2 stop while special symbols stopped, special symbol added 1 to random number values of special symbol data 3 The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the stop right special symbol (S505-3-5-5), and the detachment stop special symbol selection process (S505-3-5) ends.

  If it is determined in S505-3-5-6 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, it is determined that the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 are all different (S505-3-5 It is determined whether the out-of-reach variation effect pattern has been selected or not in S505-3-4 (S505-3-5-9).

  Then, when it is determined that the variation effect pattern of the reach out is selected in the above S505-3-4 (YES in S505-3-5-9), the values of the special symbol data 1 and the special symbol data 3 are special. The stop left special symbol and the stop right special symbol are set to be the same as the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3, and the same special symbol data 1 or the special symbol The special symbol assigned to the random number value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of data 3 is set to the special symbol during stop (S505-3-5-10), and this out-of-stop special symbol selection process (S505-3-5) Ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-3-4 that the fluctuation effect pattern of the reach out is not selected, that is, it is determined that the fluctuation effect pattern of the out is selected (NO in S505-3-5-9), The special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the stop left special symbol, the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 2 is assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 The special symbol being set is set to the stop right special symbol (S505-3-5-8), and the detachment stop special symbol selection process (S505-3-5) ends.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 36, in S505-3-6, the stop left special symbol selected in S505-3-5, the special symbol during stop, the stop right special symbol, and the above S505-3-4. An out-of-order variation effect command including the selected variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer (S505-3-6), and the variation command process (S505-3) ends. When the out-of-out variation effect command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), the predetermined effect image corresponding to the out-of-range or out-of-reach special symbols 81A to 81C is displayed It is read from the ROM of the control board 210, and preparation for the variable display effect is made.

  After that, when the above-mentioned change production start command is transmitted to the display control board 210 (S505-5), the change display effect of disengaging or reach out is started, and the special symbols 81A to 81C are out of design or reach out of design The temporary stop is displayed. Then, when the above-mentioned fluctuation effect end command is transmitted to the display control board 210 (S505-7), the out-of-hand symbol or the out-of-reach symbol is stopped and displayed, and it is informed that out-of-position or out-of-reach is given.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-3-3 that the variation pattern included in the variation command is a variation pattern of V long jackpot or V short jackpot (YES in S505-3-3), the variation pattern It is determined whether or not the variation pattern of V long jackpot, that is, whether it is any variation pattern of “P1”, “P11”, “P21”, and “P31” (S505-3) -7).

  When it is determined that the V-long jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined (YES in S505-3-7), the V-long jackpot fluctuation pattern is either “P1” or “P21”, the normal It is a V long jackpot of a state, and the fluctuation production pattern corresponding to a production | presentation aspect random number value is selected from the V long jackpot effect table of a normal state corresponding to each (S505-3-8). In addition, if the variation pattern of V long jackpot is either “P11” or “P31”, it is a V long jackpot in the time saving state / probability state, and the corresponding V short jackpot effect in the time reduction state / probability state A variation presentation pattern corresponding to the presentation mode random value is selected from the table (S505-3-8).

  Subsequently, the special V long jackpot stop special symbol is selected and stored in the RAM (S505-3-9). Specifically, one stop special symbol random number value among the above stop special symbol random number values of '0' to '11' in S505-3-1 is obtained from the stop special symbol random number counter, and is shown in FIG. Based on the stop special symbol table 106, the stop special symbol corresponding to the stop special symbol random value is selected and stored in the RAM.

  Here, the stop special symbol table 106 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, the stop special symbol table 106 is configured of a “big hit type”, a “stop special symbol random value”, and a “stop special symbol”. "V long jackpot" and "V short jackpot" are classified and stored in the "jackpot type". In "Stop special symbol random number value", six sets of stop special symbol random number values of "0, 1", "2, 3", "3, 4" ... "10, 11" It is divided and stored correspondingly.

  "Stop special symbol", "1, 1, 1", "3, 3, 3", "5, 5, 5" ... "11, 11, 11" odd stop even in special stop special The symbols are stored in order in association with each "stop special symbol random number value" of the V long jackpot. In addition, "stop special symbol" has an even number of "0, 0, 0", "2, 2, 2", "4, 4, 4" ... "10, 10, 10" The stop special symbol is stored in association with each "stop special symbol random number value" of the V short jackpot in order. Therefore, in the case of the V long jackpot, the odd stop special symbol corresponding to the stop special symbol random number value is selected and stored in the RAM (S505-3-9).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 36, in S505-3-10, the variation effect pattern of the V-long jackpot selected in S505-3-8, and the stop special symbol selected in S505-3-9, and The variation production command of V long jackpot including S is set in the output buffer (S505-3-10), and the variation command processing (S505-3) is ended. When the V long jackpot variation presentation command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), a predetermined effect image corresponding to the variation display presentation of the special symbols 81A to 81C of the V long jackpot is displayed. It is read from the ROM of the control board 210, and preparation for the variable display effect is made.

  After that, when the above-mentioned fluctuation production start command is transmitted to the display control board 210 (S505-5), the V long jackpot fluctuation display demonstration is started, and the special symbols 81A to 81C are temporary with the V long jackpot stopping special symbol. Stop display. Then, when the above-mentioned fluctuation effect end command is transmitted to the display control board 210 (S505-7), this stop special symbol is stopped and displayed, and it is informed that the V long jackpot has been given. For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (1), the stop special symbols 81A to 81C of "7, 7, 7" are stopped and displayed, and it is informed that the V long jackpot has been given.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-3-7 that the variation pattern is not the V long jackpot variation pattern, that is, the V short jackpot variation pattern is determined (NO in S505-3-7), the V short jackpot variation If the pattern is "P2", a variation effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode random number value is selected from the V short jackpot effect table in the normal state corresponding to the V short jackpot in the normal state (S505-3-11). In addition, if the variation pattern of V short jackpot is "P12", the variation representation corresponding to the presentation mode random number value from the V short jackpot effect table for the time reduction state / probability state corresponding to the V short jackpot of the time reduction state / probability state A pattern is selected (S505-3-11).

  Subsequently, the special symbol for stopping the V short jackpot is selected and stored in the RAM (S505-3-12). Specifically, one stop special symbol random number value among the above stop special symbol random number values of '0' to '11' in S505-3-1 is obtained from the stop special symbol random number counter, and is shown in FIG. Based on the stop special symbol table 106, an even number of stop special symbols corresponding to the stop special symbol random value are selected and stored in the RAM (S505-3-12).

  Then, in S505-3-13, the fluctuation representation of the V short jackpot including the fluctuation representation pattern of the V short jackpot selected in the above S505-3-11 and the stop special symbol selected in the above S505-3-12. The command is set in the output buffer (S505-3-13), and the variation command process (S505-3) ends. When this V short jackpot variation effect command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the command transmission process (S508), a predetermined effect image corresponding to the variation display effect of the special symbol 81A to 81C of the V short jackpot is displayed. It is read from the ROM of the control board 210, and preparation for the variable display effect is made.

  After that, when the above-mentioned fluctuation production start command is transmitted to the display control board 210 (S505-5), the fluctuation display effect of the V short jackpot is started, and the special symbols 81A to 81C are tentatively stopped with the V short jackpot stop special symbol. Stop display. Then, when the above-mentioned fluctuation effect end command is transmitted to the display control board 210 (S505-7), the stop special symbol is stopped and displayed, and it is informed that the V short jackpot has been given.

[Round effect setting process]
Next, the round effect setting process (S505-11) will be described based on FIGS. 38 and 45. FIG. As shown in FIG. 38, first, the round designation command is analyzed (S505-11-1). In the round designation command, information on the number of rounds of V long jackpot game or V short jackpot game currently being executed, type of jackpot game currently being executed (differential of V long jackpot game or V short jackpot game), etc. include. Note that the type of jackpot game currently being executed may be acquired in the analysis of the variation command (S505-3-2).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot game currently being executed is the V long jackpot game (S505-11-2). And, if it is determined that the type of jackpot game currently being executed is V long jackpot game (YES in S505-11-2), the jackpot game currently being executed from the round effect pattern of V long jackpot A round effect corresponding to the number of rounds is selected (S505-11-3).

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 45 (2) to 45 (5), in the case of the V-long jackpot game, the number of rounds of the jackpot game currently being executed and the player right on the upper left side of the display screen. The word "right-handed" prompting and multiple arrows are displayed and the word "bonus" is displayed large at the center of the display screen, and the characters "V next chance for the next round" are displayed at the bottom center of the screen at 14R. From the round effect pattern, a round effect corresponding to the number of rounds of the jackpot game currently being executed is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S505-11-2 that the type of jackpot game currently being executed is V short jackpot game (NO in S505-11-2), a round effect pattern of V short jackpot The round effect corresponding to the number of rounds of the jackpot game currently being executed is selected (S505-11-4).

  Then, a round effect start command for executing the selected round effect is set in the output buffer (S505-11-5), and the round effect setting process (S505-11) is ended. When this round effect start command is transmitted to the display control board 210 in the transmission process (S508), the effect image of the round effect corresponding to the number of rounds of the jackpot game currently being executed is read out from the ROM of the display control board 210. Then, the effect display of the round effect is started, and it is displayed until the next round designation command is received (YES in S505-10) or the ending command is received (YES in S505-12).

  As described above in detail, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main body 92 of the movable member 91 and the position detection plate 93 are in the normal state (origin position) in the counterclockwise direction in plan view Is rotated 90 degrees, and the character "V chance !!" displayed on one side of the blade 92A becomes visible from the front side (FIG. 4 (1), FIG. 45 (3) to (4) ). As a result, the player can easily confirm that the second big winning opening 72 is opened, and the player can hit the right quickly.

  In addition, in the 15th round of V long jackpot, when the game ball which has won the second large winning opening 72 passes the specific area 75, after the V long jackpot game is over, the main portion 92 of the movable member 91 and The position detection plate 93 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise in a plan view from the normal state (origin position), and the character "V acquired !!" displayed on the other surface of the blade 92A can be seen from the front side (FIG. 4 (3), FIG. 45 (5)-(6)). As a result, the player can easily confirm that a probability change state (high probability time reduction state) is to be made.

  In addition, on the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93 formed in a substantially disc shape that rotates integrally with the main body portion 92, the pair of reflective photosensors 96A and 96B constituting the dual reflection photosensor 96 are simultaneously operated. An OFF signal is output to form a second recess 93B having a detectable circumferential width. As a result, the lamp relay substrate 215 sets the second concave portion 93B at the origin position to control the drive motor 95, so that the origin position can be detected with high accuracy and the drive motor 95 can be controlled.

  In addition, an OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96B of the pair of reflective photosensors 96A and 96B at a position rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the origin position on the outer periphery of the position detection plate 93. A first concave portion 93A is formed in which the ON signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96A. As a result, the lamp relay substrate 215 receives the position detection plate 93 positioned at the origin position from the reflection type photosensor 96B to the OFF position and the reflection type photosensor 96A to the rotation position to the ON position. By rotating the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 by 90 degrees in the clockwise direction, it is possible to rotate the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 to the rotational position rotated 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in plan view with high accuracy.

  At the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93, an OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96A of the pair of reflective photosensors 96A and 96B at a position rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the origin position. A third recess 93C is formed in which the ON signal is output from the reflection type photo sensor 96B. As a result, the lamp relay substrate 215 moves the position detection plate 93 positioned at the origin position to a rotational position at which the OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96A and the ON signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96B. By rotating the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 by 90 degrees in the direction, it is possible to rotate the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 with high accuracy to the rotational position obtained by rotating 90 degrees clockwise in plan view.

  Further, the width of each of the first recess 93A to the third recess 93C formed in the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93 in the circumferential direction is such that the OFF signal is simultaneously output from the pair of reflective photosensors 96A and 96B. Because of a simple configuration in which the OFF signal is output only from one or the other of the pair of reflective photosensors 96A and 96B, the rotation of the movable member 91 is performed by one dual reflective photosensor 96. It is possible to detect the position, and to reduce the mounting space of the movable member 91 capable of performing an expressive operation.

  Further, since the dual reflection type photo sensor 96 includes the pair of reflective photo sensors 96A and 96B, the mounting space of the dual reflection type photo sensor 96 can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the mounting space of the movable member 91 capable of a dramatic operation, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the movable member 91.

  Further, since the position detection plate 93 is formed in a substantially disc shape, it is possible to shorten the mounting height dimension of the movable member 91 in the axial direction and to further reduce the mounting space of the movable member 91, It is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the movable member 91.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, it may be as follows.

Other First Embodiment
(A) For example, instead of the movable member 91 according to the embodiment, the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment shown in FIG. 46 may be attached. The movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment will be described based on FIG. The same reference numerals as the movable member 91 according to the embodiment denote the same or corresponding parts as the movable member 91 according to the embodiment. The entire configuration of the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment is substantially the same as the movable member 91 according to the embodiment. Further, the control configuration and control processing of the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control processing of the movable member 91 according to the embodiment.

  However, as shown in FIG. 46, in the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment, in the position detection plate 93, the position detection plate 93 is replaced with the first recess 93A, the second recess 93B and the third recess 93C. The movable member 91 is different from the movable member 91 according to the embodiment in that a first convex portion 93E, a second convex portion 93F, and a third convex portion 93G which protrude from an outer peripheral surface of the movable portion 91 are provided. Further, the two-piece reflection type photo sensor 96 is disposed at a position near the radially outer surface of the first convex portion 93E to the third convex portion 93G protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the position detection plate 93, for example, at a position separated by about 5 mm It is done.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46, the first convex portion 93E, the second convex portion 93F, and the third convex portion 93G have a central angle of about 90 on the outer peripheral surface of the substantially disc-like position detection plate 93. It is formed to project in a rectangular shape in plan view with a predetermined projection height, for example, a projection height of about 5 mm to 10 mm, radially outward from the outer circumferential surface over the entire thickness at intervals of a degree. The second convex portion 93F is arranged such that the wall surface portion on the outer side in the projecting direction is substantially parallel to the surface of the blade portion 92A on which the character "V acquired !!" is displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the width of the second convex portion 93F in the circumferential direction is simultaneously detected by the respective reflection type photosensors 96A and 96B of the double reflection type photosensor 96, that is, Each reflection type photo sensor 96A, 96B is formed to have a width that allows an ON signal to be output, and is configured to function as an origin position.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the first convex portion 93E is formed on the outer peripheral surface approximately 90 degrees in the clockwise direction in plan view with respect to the second convex portion 93F. The first convex portion 93E has a width in the circumferential direction which is about half the width of the second convex portion 93F and is flat with respect to the straight line 97 in the blade width direction of the blade 92A passing through the rotation axis of the drive motor 95. It is formed to be located on the side of the second projected portion 93F. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 46 (1), when the first convex portion 93E faces the double reflection type photo sensor 96, the reflection type photo sensor 96B positioned on the back side of the double reflection type photo sensor 96. It is configured that only the OFF signal is output from the reflective photo sensor 96A, and the ON signal is output from the reflective photo sensor 96B.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the third convex portion 93G is formed to be positioned on the outer peripheral surface about 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in plan view with respect to the second convex portion 93F. Further, the third convex portion 93G has a width in the circumferential direction which is about half the width of the second convex portion 93F and is flat with respect to the straight line 97 in the blade width direction of the blade 92A passing through the rotation axis of the drive motor 95. It is formed to be located on the side of the second projected portion 93F. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), when the third convex portion 93G faces the double reflection type photo sensor 96, the reflection type photo sensor 96A positioned on the front side of the double reflection type photo sensor 96. In other words, the ON signal is output from the reflection type photo sensor 96A, and the OFF signal is output from the reflection type photo sensor 96B.

  The movable member 111 configured as described above is normally at a rotational position where the second convex portion 93F, which is the origin position, faces the dual reflection type photo sensor 96, as shown in FIG. 46 (2). That is, it is stopped at the rotational position where the ON signal is output from each of the reflective photo sensors 96A and 96B. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, normally, the side edge portion of the blade 92A, that is, the portion of the blade is in a state in which the portion above the grip 92C of the main body 92 protrudes into the display window 7 In order to face the player, the characters "V chance !!" and the characters "V earned !!" can not be seen from the front side.

  In the movable member 111, when the second large winning opening 72 is opened in the 15th round of the V long jackpot, as shown in FIG. 46 (1), the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 are in the normal state Is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise in plan view, and the first convex portion 93E is at a rotational position where it faces the dual reflection type photo sensor 96, that is, the OFF type signal is output from the reflection type photo sensor 96A, and reflection is performed. It stops at the rotational position where the ON signal is output from the photo sensor 96B.

  As a result, in a state where a portion above the grip portion 92C of the main body portion 92 protrudes into the display window 7, the surface of the blade 92A on which the character "V chance !!" is displayed faces the player. The letters "V chance !!" are visible from the front side (see FIG. 45 (4)). Therefore, the player can easily confirm that the second big winning opening 72 is opened, and can perform a right strike quickly.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), the movable member 111 is, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), when the gaming ball that has won the second large winning opening 72 passes the specific area 75 in the 15th round of V long jackpot. The position detection plate 93 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise in a plan view from the normal state, and the third convex portion 93G is at a rotational position where it faces the double reflection type photo sensor 96, that is, an ON signal from the reflection type photo sensor 96A. Is output, and is stopped at the rotational position where the OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96B.

  As a result, with the portion of the main body 92 above the grip portion 92C of the main body 92 projected into the display window 7, the face of the blade 92A on which the character "V earned !!" is displayed faces the player. The characters "V acquired!" Are visible from the front side (see FIG. 45 (6)). Therefore, the player can easily confirm that the probability change state (high probability time reduction state) is to be made.

  Therefore, on the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93 formed in a substantially disc shape that rotates integrally with the main body 92, the pair of reflective photosensors 96A and 96B constituting the dual reflection photosensor 96 are simultaneously operated. An ON signal is output, and a second convex portion 93F having a detectable circumferential width is formed. As a result, the lamp relay substrate 215 sets the second convex portion 93F to the origin position to control the drive motor 95, so that the origin position can be detected with high accuracy and the drive motor 95 can be controlled. .

  Further, an ON signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96B of the pair of reflective photosensors 96A and 96B at a position rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the origin position on the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93. A first convex portion 93E is formed, to which the OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96A. As a result, the lamp relay substrate 215 moves the position detection plate 93 positioned at the origin position to the rotational position where the ON signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96B and the OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96A. By rotating the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 by 90 degrees in the clockwise direction, it is possible to rotate the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 to the rotational position rotated 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in plan view with high accuracy.

  Further, an ON signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96A of the pair of reflective photosensors 96A and 96B at a position rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the origin position on the outer periphery of the position detection plate 93, A third convex portion 93G is formed in which the OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96B. As a result, the lamp relay substrate 215 moves the position detection plate 93 positioned at the origin position to a rotational position at which the ON signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96A and the OFF signal is output from the reflective photosensor 96B. By rotating the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 by 90 degrees in the direction, it is possible to rotate the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 with high accuracy to the rotational position obtained by rotating 90 degrees clockwise in plan view.

  Further, the width of each of the first convex portion 93E to the third convex portion 93G formed on the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93 is the width at which ON signals are simultaneously output from the pair of reflective photosensors 96A and 96B. The movable member 111 can be moved by the single dual reflection type photosensor 96 because of a simple configuration in which the ON signal is output only from one or the other of the pair of reflection type photosensors 96A and 96B. The rotational position of the movable member 111 can be detected, and it is possible to reduce the mounting space of the movable member 111 capable of performing a dramatic operation.

  Further, since the dual reflection type photo sensor 96 includes the pair of reflective photo sensors 96A and 96B, the mounting space of the dual reflection type photo sensor 96 can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the mounting space of the movable member 111 capable of a dramatic operation, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the movable member 111.

  Further, since the position detection plate 93 is formed in a substantially disc shape, it is possible to shorten the mounting height dimension of the movable member 111 in the axial direction, and to further reduce the mounting space of the movable member 111. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the movable member 111.

[Other second embodiment]
(B) For example, instead of the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment, a movable member 115 according to another second embodiment shown in FIG. 47 may be attached. A movable member 115 according to another second embodiment will be described based on FIG. The same reference numerals as those of the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment denote the same or corresponding parts as the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment. The overall configuration of the movable member 115 according to the other second embodiment is substantially the same as that of the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment. The control configuration and control process of the movable member 115 according to the other second embodiment are substantially the same as the control configuration and control process of the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment.

  However, as shown in FIG. 47, in the movable member 115 according to the other second embodiment, in place of the dual reflection type photo sensor 96, a dual transmission type photo interrupter 116 is used, and the other first embodiment is used. It differs from the movable member 111 according to the embodiment.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, in the dual transmission type photo interrupter 116, the pair of transmission type photo interrupters 116A and 116B are arranged adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface of the position detection plate 93. And is disposed on the right side with respect to the position detection plate 93. Further, the adjacent surfaces of the pair of transmission type photo interrupters 116 A and 116 B are disposed along the radial direction of the position detection plate 93 and are disposed substantially parallel to the back surface of the game board 2.

  In addition, when the position detection plate 93 is rotated, the inside of the slit of the dual transmission type photo interrupter 116 formed in a substantially U shape in side view is formed by the first convex portion 93E, the second convex portion 93F, and the third convex portion 93G. Is configured to pass between the light receiving element and the light receiving element of each of the pair of transmission type photo interrupters 116A and 116B. Further, the width in the circumferential direction of the double transmission type photo interrupter 116 is formed to be substantially the same width as the width in the circumferential direction of the second convex portion 93F. Therefore, the width in the circumferential direction of each of the transmission type photo interrupters 116A and 116B is formed to have substantially the same width as the width in the circumferential direction of the first convex portion 93E and the third convex portion 93G.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the width of the second convex portion 93F in the circumferential direction is simultaneously detected by the transmission type photo interrupters 116A and 116B of the dual transmission type photo interrupter 116, that is, An ON signal is output from each of the transmission type photo interrupters 116A and 116B, and is configured to function as an origin position.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 47 (1), when the first convex portion 93E faces the double transmission type photo interrupter 116, the transmission type photo interrupter 116B located on the back side of the double transmission type photo interrupter 116. In other words, the transmission type photo interrupter 116A outputs an OFF signal, and the transmission type photo interrupter 116B outputs an ON signal.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), when the third convex portion 93G faces the dual transmission type photo interrupter 116, the transmission type photo interrupter 116A located on the front side of the dual transmission type photo interrupter 116. It is configured such that the ON signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116A, and the OFF signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116B.

  Normally, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the movable member 115 configured as described above is at a rotational position where the second convex portion 93 F, which is the origin position, faces the dual transmission photo interrupter 116. That is, the transmission type photo interrupters 116A and 116B are stopped at the rotational position where the ON signal is output. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, normally, the side edge portion of the blade 92A, that is, the portion of the blade is in a state in which the portion above the grip 92C of the main body 92 protrudes into the display window 7 In order to face the player, the characters "V chance !!" and the characters "V earned !!" can not be seen from the front side.

  In the movable member 115, when the second large winning opening 72 is opened in the 15th round of the V long jackpot, as shown in FIG. 47 (1), the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 are in the normal state Is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise in plan view, and the first convex portion 93E is in a rotational position where it faces the dual transmission type photo interrupter 116, that is, an OFF signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116A and transmission is performed. Is stopped at the rotational position where the ON signal is output from the photo interrupter 116B.

  As a result, in a state where a portion above the grip portion 92C of the main body portion 92 protrudes into the display window 7, the surface of the blade 92A on which the character "V chance !!" is displayed faces the player. The letters "V chance !!" are visible from the front side (see FIG. 45 (4)). Therefore, the player can easily confirm that the second big winning opening 72 is opened, and can perform a right strike quickly.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the movable member 115 is, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), when the gaming ball that has won the second large winning opening 72 passes the specific area 75 in the 15th round of V long jackpot. The position detection plate 93 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise in a plan view from the normal state, and at the rotational position where the third convex portion 93G faces the double transmission type photo interrupter 116, that is, the ON signal from the transmission type photo interrupter 116A. Is output and stopped at the rotational position at which the transmission type photo interrupter 116B outputs an OFF signal.

  As a result, with the portion of the main body 92 above the grip portion 92C of the main body 92 projected into the display window 7, the face of the blade 92A on which the character "V earned !!" is displayed faces the player. The characters "V acquired!" Are visible from the front side (see FIG. 45 (6)). Therefore, the player can easily confirm that the probability change state (high probability time reduction state) is to be made.

  Therefore, from the pair of transmission type photo interrupters 116A and 116B constituting the double transmission type photo interrupter 116 on the outer peripheral part of the position detection plate 93 formed in a substantially disc shape that rotates integrally with the main body 92 An ON signal is output, and a second convex portion 93F having a detectable circumferential width is formed. As a result, the lamp relay substrate 215 sets the second convex portion 93F to the origin position to control the drive motor 95, so that the origin position can be detected with high accuracy and the drive motor 95 can be controlled. .

  Further, an ON signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116B of the pair of transmission type photo interrupters 116A and 116B to the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93 at a position rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the origin position. A first convex portion 93E is formed to which the OFF signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116A. As a result, the lamp relay substrate 215 is rotated from the planar position to the rotational position at which the ON signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116B and the OFF type signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116A. By rotating the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 by 90 degrees in the clockwise direction, it is possible to rotate the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 to the rotational position rotated 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction in plan view with high accuracy.

  Further, an ON signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116A of the pair of transmission type photo interrupters 116A and 116B at a position rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the origin position on the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93, A third convex portion 93G is formed, to which the OFF signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116B. As a result, the lamp relay substrate 215 moves the position detection plate 93 positioned at the origin position to a rotational position at which an ON signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116A and an OFF signal is output from the transmission type photo interrupter 116B. By rotating the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 by 90 degrees in the direction, it is possible to rotate the main body 92 and the position detection plate 93 with high accuracy to the rotational position obtained by rotating 90 degrees clockwise in plan view.

  The width of each of the first to third convex portions 93E to 93G formed on the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93 is the width at which ON signals are simultaneously output from the pair of transmissive photo interrupters 116A and 116B. Because of the simple configuration of outputting a ON signal from only one or the other of the pair of transmissive photo interrupters 116A and 116B, the movable member 115 can be moved by the single dual transmit photo interrupter 116. The rotational position of the movable member 115 can be detected, and it is possible to reduce the mounting space of the movable member 115 capable of performing a dramatic operation.

  Further, since the dual transmission type photo interrupter 116 includes the pair of transmissive type photo interrupters 116A and 116B, the mounting space of the dual transmission type photo interrupter 116 can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the mounting space of the movable member 115 capable of a dramatic operation, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the movable member 115.

  Further, since the position detection plate 93 is formed in a substantially disc shape, it is possible to shorten the mounting height dimension of the movable member 115 in the axial direction and to further reduce the mounting space of the movable member 115, It is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the movable member 115.

Other Third Embodiment
(C) Also, for example, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the position detection plate 93 is provided with a second recess 93B, and a first recess 93A or a third recess 93C on the diametrically opposite side of the second recess 93B. Only one of them may be formed. Then, the position where the second concave portion 93B is detected by the double reflection type photo sensor 96 is set as the origin position of the movable member 91, and the position where the first concave portion 93A or the third concave portion 93C is detected by the double position reflection type photo sensor 96. The movable member 91 can be set to a position rotated 180 degrees in plan view. As a result, the rotational position of the movable member 91 can be detected by one double reflection type photo sensor 96, and it becomes possible to reduce the mounting space of the movable member 91 which can perform an effective operation. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the member 91.

Other Fourth Embodiment
(D) Further, for example, in the movable member 111 according to the other first embodiment, the position detection plate 93 is provided with the second convex portion 93F, and the first convex portion on the diametrically opposite side of the second convex portion 93F. Only one of the 93E and the third convex portion 93G may be formed. Then, the position where the second convex portion 93F is detected by the dual reflection type photo sensor 96 is set as the origin position of the movable member 111, and the first convex portion 93E or the third convex portion 93G is detected by the dual reflection type photo sensor 96. It is possible for the movable member 111 to be at a position rotated 180 degrees in plan view. As a result, the rotational position of the movable member 111 can be detected by one double reflection type photo sensor 96, and it becomes possible to reduce the mounting space of the movable member 111 which can perform an effective operation, and the movable It is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the member 111.

[Another fifth embodiment]
(E) Further, for example, in the movable member 115 according to the other second embodiment, the position detection plate 93 is provided with the second convex portion 93F, and the first convex portion on the diametrically opposite side of the second convex portion 93F. Only one of the 93E and the third convex portion 93G may be formed. The position where the second convex portion 93F is detected by the dual transmission photo interrupter 116 is set as the origin position of the movable member 115, and the first convex portion 93E or the third convex portion 93G is detected by the dual transmission photo interrupter 116. The movable member 115 can be set to a position rotated 180 degrees in plan view. As a result, the rotational position of the movable member 115 can be detected by one double-transmission type photo interrupter 116, and the mounting space of the movable member 115 capable of effective operation can be reduced. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the member 115.

Another Sixth Embodiment
(F) Further, for example, the position detection plate 93 is not limited to a substantially disc shape, but is formed into a substantially semi disc shape, and the first to third recesses 93A to 93C or the first The first to third convex portions 93E to 93G may be formed. Thereby, the weight of the position detection plate 93 can be reduced, and the weight of the movable member 91 can be reduced.

[Another seventh embodiment]
(G) Also, for example, the position detection plate 93 may be formed in a substantially annular shape or a substantially semi-annular shape without being limited to a substantially disc shape. Then, the inner peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93 formed in a substantially annular shape or a substantially semicircular shape and the lower end portion of the grip portion 92C of the main body portion 92 may be connected by a plurality of beams. The first to third concave portions 93A to C, or the first to third convex portions 93E to 93G are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the position detection plate 93 formed in a substantially annular or semicircular shape. May be formed. Thereby, the weight of the position detection plate 93 can be reduced, and the weight of the movable member 91 can be reduced.
Further, although the embodiment in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is embodied has been described above, the gaming machine may have the following configuration, and in this case, the following effects can be obtained.
(Supplementary Note 1) For example, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, there is provided a gaming machine including a movable member capable of performing an expressive operation, the rotational driving means for rotating the movable member about one axis; A detection unit that detects a rotation position; and a rotation control unit that controls the rotation drive unit based on the rotation position detected by the detection unit, wherein the detection unit is integrated with the movable member and the one axis A rotating member having a recess or a projection having different circumferential widths at predetermined positions on the outer periphery in the radial direction with respect to the one axis, and facing the outer periphery of the rotating member. And a pair of detection members disposed adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction, and the circumferential width of the recess or the projection is a width simultaneously detected by the pair of detection members And at least before Characterized in that it comprises a one or width that is detected only by the other sensing member of the pair of the detecting member.
In the gaming machine having such a first configuration, it is possible to reduce the mounting space of the movable member capable of performing a dramatic operation.
(Supplementary Note 2) For example, in the gaming machine according to the second configuration, the pair of detection members is a pair of reflective photo sensors in which a pair of reflective photo sensors are disposed adjacent to each other. .
In the gaming machine having such a second configuration, since the pair of detection members are two reflection type photo sensors in which the pair of reflection type photo sensors are disposed adjacent to each other, the two reflection type photo elements are formed. The mounting space of the sensor can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the mounting space of the movable member capable of performing an expressive operation, and to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the movable member.
(Supplementary Note 3) For example, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, the pair of detection members may be disposed adjacent to each other through a pair of transmissive photo sensors that can be disposed so as to sandwich the recess or the protrusion. It is characterized by being a series of transmission type photo interrupters.
In the gaming machine having such a third configuration, the pair of detection members are a pair of transmission type photo interrupters in which a pair of transmission type photosensors that can be disposed so as to sandwich the concave portion or the convex portion are adjacent to each other. Therefore, the mounting space of the two transmission photointerrupters can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the mounting space of the movable member capable of performing an expressive operation, and to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the movable member.
(Supplementary Note 4) For example, the gaming machine according to the fourth configuration is characterized in that the rotating member is formed in a substantially disc shape.
In the gaming machine having such a fourth configuration, since the rotating member is formed in a substantially disc shape, the mounting height dimension of the movable member in the axial direction is shortened to further increase the mounting space of the movable member. It is possible to reduce the number, and to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the mounting position of the movable member.
(Supplementary Note 5) For example, in the gaming machine according to the fifth configuration, the rotation control means sets the concave portion or the convex portion having the width in the circumferential direction that can be detected simultaneously by the pair of detection members as the origin position And controlling the rotational drive means.
In the gaming machine having such a fifth configuration, the rotation control means controls the rotation driving means by setting the recess or the projection having the circumferential width that can be detected simultaneously by the pair of detection members as the origin position. Therefore, it becomes possible to detect the origin position with high accuracy and control the rotation drive means. Further, the rotation control means is positioned at the origin position by forming a concave or convex portion formed in a width detected by only one of the pair of detection members or the other detection member at a predetermined rotation position. It becomes possible to rotate the movable member to a predetermined rotational position with high accuracy.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 game machine 10 display 11 display part 91, 111, 115 movable member 96 two reflection type photo sensor 116 two transmission type photo interrupter 200 main control board 205 sub control board 210 display control board 215 lamp relay board

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with a movable member capable of performing an expressive operation,
Rotation driving means for rotating the movable member about one axis;
Detection means for detecting the rotational position of the movable member;
Rotation control means for controlling the rotation drive means based on the rotation position detected by the detection means;
Equipped with
The detection means
A rotating member which rotates integrally with the movable member about the one axis and in which a plurality of recessed portions or protruding portions having different circumferential widths are formed at predetermined positions on the outer peripheral portion radially outward with respect to the one axis;
A pair of detection members arranged to face the outer peripheral portion of the rotation member;
Have
The circumferential width of the concave or the convex portion may include a width of the first dimension, and the width of the second dimension of the shorter dimension than said first dimension,
The recess or the protrusion having the width of the first dimension is simultaneously detected by the pair of detection members, and the recess or the protrusion having the width of the second dimension is one of the pair of detection members. A game machine characterized in that the pair of detection members are disposed adjacent to each other along the circumferential direction so as to be detected by only one or the other detection members.

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