JP6527301B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning combination lottery is performed by the entry of a gaming ball into a starting area.

  Conventionally, storage information for performing a major winning lottery is stored in the storage unit on condition that the game ball has entered the starting opening, and when the start condition is established, the storage information stored in the storage unit is read out and the main role The gaming machines for which the lottery is performed are widely spread. In such a gaming machine, when a big prize is won by a big prize lottery, a big prize game in which a big winning opening is opened becomes executable, but it is possible by a variable effect reporting a lottery result of a big prize lottery, a big prize production in a big game, etc. The interest of the game is improved.

  For example, Patent Document 1 shows a gaming machine in which a plurality of effect modes in which images etc. displayed on the effect display unit are different are provided, and one of them can be selected by the player. As described above, by making it possible to select the mode of the effect according to the player's preference, the effect of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

JP, 2012-130818, A

  As described above, gaming machines that allow the player to select the effect mode are widely used, but in any of the gaming machines, the image displayed on the effect display unit and the output sound are only different, and effects are displayed There is no big difference in the nature of Therefore, even if a large number of effect modes are provided, there is a problem that the effect of the effect is reduced by the long-term game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the rendering effect is unlikely to be reduced even by long-term gaming.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming board provided with a gaming area in which a gaming ball flows down, a starting area provided in the gaming area and into which the gaming ball can enter, and the starting area A major role determining at least the type of the major role game in the case of executing the major role game and determining whether or not the major role game provided in the gaming area is open, provided that the game ball has entered the game ball to Hold information acquiring means for acquiring hold information used for lottery and storing the information in the storage unit, and when the start condition is satisfied, reads out the hold information stored in the storage unit in the order set in advance, and A plurality of jackpot lottery results enabling any type of the above-mentioned large-prize game to be executed by the above-mentioned large-prize lottery based on the above, and a multiple-lottery result including non-execution of any of the large-prize games Lottery means for deriving one of the lottery results from among the lottery results, and fluctuation effect determination means for determining, based on the lottery result, an execution mode of the fluctuation effect for notifying the lottery result derived by the lottery means The jackpot lottery result is derived by the fluctuation effect executing means for executing the fluctuation effect in the execution mode determined by the fluctuation effect determining means and the lottery means, and the jackpot result is notified by the fluctuation effect And a payout control means for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls when the game ball enters the big winning opening during the big game and the big game to be executed. Acquisition number reporting that executes an acquisition number notification effect informing the available number information that indicates directly or indirectly about some or all of the winning balls that can be acquired by the game The effect executing means, a first effect mode capable of executing the acquired number notification effect during the fluctuation effect notifying the big hit lottery result, and the acquired number notification effect during the main character game executed after the end of the fluctuation effect And an effect mode setting unit configured to set any effect mode out of a plurality of effect modes including at least a second effect mode that can be executed, the acquisition number notification effect execution unit being the effect mode setting unit. According to the effect mode set by the step, during the variation effect or during the main character game, the acquisition number notification effect is executed, and the effect mode setting means derives at least the jackpot lottery result It is characterized in that the effect mode is set before the main character lottery is executed .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make it difficult to reduce the rendering effect even by long-term gaming.

It is a perspective view of a game machine showing the state where the door was opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a character unit. It is a figure which shows the back of an accessory unit partially. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game. It is a figure explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group decision random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random-number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special motorized prize product ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the relation between game state and change state. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the power-off save processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol random number acquisition processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the acquisition judgment process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol variation number decision processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special symbol variation in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening opening and closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining big winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining processing during the normal symbol change in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the processing in the main control board of the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening opening pretreatment. It is a flowchart explaining the normal motor winning combination prize winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal motor winning combination winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a no reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a normal reach change pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a false continuous reach change pattern. (A) is a figure explaining a first half change production determination table, and (b) is a figure explaining a second half change production determination table. It is a figure explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining an example of production mode selection production. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation | variation information determined when it is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state. It is a 1st figure explaining the presentation flow of 1st presentation mode. It is a 2nd figure explaining the presentation flow of 1st presentation mode. It is a figure explaining big hit production 1 in the 1st production mode. It is a figure explaining the number of round games for every classification of a special symbol, and the number of award winning balls. It is a figure explaining big hit production 2 in the 1st production mode. It is a 1st figure explaining the presentation flow of 2nd presentation mode. It is a 2nd figure explaining the presentation flow of 2nd presentation mode. It is a figure explaining big hit production 1 in the 2nd production mode. It is a figure explaining time distribution of jackpot effects 1 and 2 for every production mode. It is a 1st figure explaining the 1st example of the protagonist effect in the 2nd production mode. It is a 2nd figure explaining the 1st example of the protagonist effect in the 2nd production mode. It is a figure explaining the 2nd and 3rd example of the protagonist effect in the 2nd production mode. It is a figure explaining the example of a display of the number of additions for every production | presentation type in the acquisition number alerting | reporting of 2nd presentation mode. (A) is a figure explaining the relationship between a jackpot symbol and a pre-reading effect, (b) is a figure explaining the execution condition of each pre-reading effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the 1st pre-reading effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the 2nd look-ahead production in the 1st production mode. It is a figure explaining an example of the 2nd pre-reading effect at the time of A type being chosen as an effect type in the 2nd effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of the 2nd pre-reading effect at the time of B and C type being chosen as an effect type in the 2nd effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of the 3rd pre-reading effect. It is a flowchart explaining sub CPU initialization processing in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the sub timer interrupt processing in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the prefetch designation | designated command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation | variation command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the during-the-variation time schedule management process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the opening designation | designated command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening designated command reception processing in the secondary control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values and the like shown in this embodiment are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the specification and the drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations will be denoted by the same reference numerals to omit repeated description, and elements not directly related to the present invention will not be illustrated. Do.

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

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown, the gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 in an openable / closable manner by a hinge mechanism, The middle frame 104 is provided with a front frame 106 attached so as to be able to open and close by a hinge mechanism.

  Similar to the outer frame 102, in the middle frame 104, a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the surrounding space. The front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110 face substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined interval, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100 The game board 108 can be viewed through the transparent plate 110.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the accessory unit U. As shown in FIG. A through hole is formed in the game board 108 in a range that occupies approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of the entire area, and the accessory unit U shown in FIG. The machine 100 is configured as shown in FIG. In addition, in FIG. 3, in order to make an understanding easy, the state which removed one part components from the gift-object unit U is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 2, at the lower part of the front frame 106, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided. The operation handle 112 is provided so as to allow the player to rotate, and when the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a firing operation, the operation handle 112 is not shown at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112. The game ball is fired by the firing mechanism. The game balls fired in this manner are guided to the game area 116 by rising between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108.

  The game area 116 is a space formed at an interval between the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. The gaming board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and a windmill, and the gaming balls guided to the gaming area 116 collide with the nails and the windmill so as to flow down and roll in irregular directions.

  The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of approach of the game balls is different according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100. Located on the right side of the Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls launched with a launch intensity less than the predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enter the first game area 116a and are launched with the launch intensity equal to or greater than the predetermined intensity. The game ball that has been sent will enter the second game area 116b.

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 (see FIG. 3) through which game balls can enter. When the game ball enters the starting opening 120 and the second starting opening 122, predetermined winning balls are paid out to the player.

  Although described later in detail, a first start area is provided in the first start port 120, and a second start area is provided in the second start port 122. Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the gaming ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is performed to determine 1 special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits, such as whether or not the player can perform a major game, which is advantageous for the player, and what kind of game state is to be used to make the subsequent game state. Therefore, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player acquires an opportunity to acquire a right to receive various gaming profits at the same time as acquiring a predetermined winning ball. It becomes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the movable piece 122 b is provided so as to be openable and closable in the second starting opening 122, and the game ball enters the second starting opening 122 according to the state of the movable piece 122 b. The ease is supposed to change. Specifically, when the movable piece 122 b is in the closed state, the game ball can not enter the second starting opening 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery of normal symbols to be described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is for a predetermined time, It is controlled to be open. As described above, when the movable piece 122 b is in the open state, the movable piece 122 b functions as a receptacle for guiding the gaming ball to the second starting opening 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting opening 122. In this case, when the second start opening 122 is in the closed state, it is determined that the game ball can not enter the second start opening 122, but the second start opening 122 is in the closed state. The game ball may be configured to be able to enter the ball at a certain frequency even in a certain case.

  Further, in the game area 116, a first large winning opening 126 and a second large winning opening 128 are provided in which game balls can enter. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are provided with openable and closable doors 126b and 128b, respectively. Normally, the openable and closable doors 126b and 128b are the first large award winning port 126 and the second large prize open Closing the winning opening 128 makes it impossible to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned main character game is executed, the open / close doors 126b and 128b are opened, and the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player.

  It should be noted that the bottom of the game area 116 did not enter any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 A discharge port 130 for discharging the game balls from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 is provided.

  Further, in FIG. 2, reference numeral 132 is an upper plate to which a winning ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 and a gaming ball lent out from the gaming ball lending device are guided, and when the upper plate 132 is full of gaming balls, The ball will be led to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball removing hole (not shown) for discharging the gaming balls from the lower plate 134 is formed. This ball removal hole is normally closed by an opening and closing plate (not shown), but sliding the ball releasing knob 134a in the left and right direction in the figure makes the opening and closing plate slide integrally with the ball removing knob 134a. It is possible to discharge the game balls from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 134.

  In addition, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold at a position outside the gaming area 116 and at which the player can visually recognize. A display 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, a normal symbol hold indicator 170, and a right-handed notice indicator 172 are provided. Each of the displays 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

  And, on the game board 108, the effect display device 200, the effect role device 202 consisting of a movable device, and the effect consisting of lamps controlled to various lighting modes and light emission colors as the effect device for performing effects during the progress of the game etc. A lighting device 204, a voice output device 206 including a speaker, a rendering operation device 208 for receiving an operation of a player, and a discharge ball storage device 210 for producing effects using a game ball entered in the first large winning opening 126 are provided. It is done.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a such as a liquid crystal display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It has been arranged. In this effect display portion 200a, effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c are variably displayed as shown, and a fluctuation effect in which the main character lottery result is notified to the player by the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c. Will be executed.

  A plurality of effect role devices 202 are provided, and are classified into movable effect role devices and fixed effect role devices. Although the performance combination device 202 as a movable performance role device is disposed in front of the effect display unit 200a and is normally held at a position retracted from the effect display unit 200a, the effect display unit is performed during various effects It moves to the front of 200 a to give the player a feeling of jackpot expectation. Further, the effect lighting device 204 as the fixed effect role device is provided with the effect lighting device 204 and is fixed to the front of the game board 108 so that the player can visually recognize. The performance combination device 202 as such fixed performance combination device functions as a decoration part. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, although the presentation role apparatus 202 is provided in the front of the 2nd starting opening 122, the 1st big winning opening 126, and the 2nd big winning opening 128, The device 202 is configured of a transparent member, and is configured such that the player can visually recognize the second start opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second large winning opening 128.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect role device 202, the game board 108, etc., and is controlled to light variously in accordance with the image etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  The sound output device 206 is provided at the lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and outputs various sounds toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with the image etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  The effect operating device 208 is formed of a button for receiving the pressing operation of the player, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a lower position than the transmitting plate 110. The effect operating device 208 is activated according to the image etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are performed according to the operation. Is executed.

  The discharge ball storage device 210 includes a discharge ball storage unit 212 provided at a position where a player can visually recognize. The discharge ball storage portion 212 is connected to the introduction passage 212a through which the gaming balls entered into the first big winning hole 126 are led, and the discharge passage 212b connected to the introduction passage 212a and extending in the vertical direction (shown in FIG. 2) Omit) and. Each of the introduction passage 212a and the discharge passage 212b is formed of a transparent member, and is configured such that a player can visually recognize a game ball rolling and flowing down the introduction passage 212a and the discharge passage 212b.

  FIG. 4 is a view partially showing the back of the accessory unit U. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4A, one end of the introduction passage 212a is connected to the internal space of the first large winning opening 126, and the other end is vertically lower than the one end side, and the width direction of the game board 108 It is located approximately at the center. Therefore, the gaming ball having entered the first large winning opening 126 rolls and flows down from one end of the introduction passage 212a to the other end by its own weight. Below the introduction passage 212a, a passage forming case 214 in which a discharge passage 212b is formed is provided, and the other end of the introduction passage 212a is connected to the upper surface of the passage forming case 214.

  The discharge passage 212 b extends in the vertical direction, the upper end of the discharge passage 212 b is opened at the upper surface of the passage forming case 214, and the lower end of the discharge passage 212 b is opened at the lower surface of the passage forming case 214. The introduction passage 212a is connected to the upper end of the discharge passage 212b opened on the upper surface of the passage configuration case 214, and the gaming balls guided from the first large winning opening 126 to the introduction passage 212a are from the other end of the introduction passage 212a. It is led to a discharge passage 212 b formed inside the passage configuration case 214.

  FIGS. 4B and 4C show a state in which a part of the passage configuration case 214 is removed. As shown in these figures, the discharge ball storage solenoid 216 c is accommodated in the passage configuration case 214. A movable member 216 is connected to the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c, and when the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c is not energized, the movable member 216 protrudes into the discharge passage 212b as shown in FIG. 4B. In the energized state of the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c, as shown in FIG. 4C, the movable member 216 retracts from the inside of the discharge passage 212b. When the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c is in the non-energized state and the movable member 216 protrudes into the discharge passage 212b as shown in FIG. 4B, the falling of the game balls in the discharge passage 212b is restricted. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first big winning opening 126 and the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c is maintained in the non-energized state, the movable member 216 regulates the falling of the game ball, and the first big winning is achieved. The gaming ball having entered the mouth 126 will be stored in the introduction passage 212a.

  On the other hand, in the state where the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c is energized and the movable member 216 is retracted from within the discharge passage 212b as shown in FIG. 4C, the game ball can be dropped in the discharge passage 212b. The game balls dropped in the discharge passage 212 b are discharged to the back side of the game board 108 through a passage (not shown) connected to the lower surface of the passage configuration case 214 and merge with the game balls discharged from the discharge port 130. Will be led to the outside.

  In addition, although this will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, an effect using the discharged ball storage device 210 is performed when a certain condition is satisfied during the main character game. Here, while a plurality of game balls that entered the first large winning opening 126 during the major role game are stored in the discharge ball storage unit 212 (introduction passage 212a), they are stored in the discharge ball storage unit 212 (introduction passage 212a) The game balls thus dropped are simultaneously dropped from the discharge passage 212b and discharged. As described above, by using a plurality of discharge balls after entering the first big winning opening 126, effect is improved by performing effects.

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FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signal from each detection switch or timer and performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  In the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 A detection switch 120s, a second start opening detection switch 122s for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the gaming ball has passed through the gate 124, a first large winning opening The first large winning opening detection switch 126s to detect that the gaming ball has entered the ball 126, the second large winning opening detection switch 128s to detect that the gaming ball has entered the second large winning opening 128 is connected The detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric combination solenoid 122c for operating the movable piece 122b of the second start opening 122 and a first large winning opening solenoid 126c for operating the open / close door 126b for opening and closing the first large winning opening 126. The second large winning opening solenoid 128c is connected to operate the open / close door 128b for opening and closing the second large winning opening 128, and the main control board 300 causes the second start opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, the second large winning opening 126, The opening and closing control of the special winning opening 128 is performed.

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and an ordinary symbol A symbol hold display 170 and a right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the display control of each display is performed by the main control board 300.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is started by the game ball passing through the gate 124 and the special game mainly started by the game ball entering the first start port 120 or the second start port 122. It is roughly divided into the regular game played. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

  Further, a payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for firing the gaming balls and control for paying out the winning balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 bi-directionally. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress outputted from the main control board 300 is via the payout control board 310 and the game information output board 312. , And a hall computer of a game arcade.

  Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the gaming balls stored in the storage section as a winning ball to the player. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control to pay the predetermined winning balls to the player. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316 s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be paid out are paid out to the player.

  Further, the dispensing control substrate 310 is connected to a fullness detection switch 318 s for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 134. The countersink detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls to the lower tray 134, and the gaming ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310 every time the gaming balls pass through the passage. It is supposed to be input.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134, and from the plate full detection switch 318s toward the payout control board 310 , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the gaming ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full, and transmits a full bowl command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish filling command, it is judged that the filling condition is released, and the dish filling cancellation command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

  Further, the delivery control substrate 310 is connected to the emission control substrate 320 so as to be able to communicate bi-directionally. The launch control board 320 grants launch when receiving launch control data from the payout control board 310. The launch control board 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 for detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112. It is done. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the firing control substrate 320 is controlled to fire the gaming ball by energizing the firing solenoid 112c provided in the gaming ball launching device.

  The sub control board 330 mainly controls various effects such as playing and waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330 a, a sub ROM 330 b, and a sub RAM 330 c, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. . The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and generates a command for executing effects. It transmits to the control board 340 or the illumination control board 350. At this time, the sub RAM 330 c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330 a.

  The image control board 340 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. A large number of image data such as a symbol or background displayed on the effect display unit 200 a is stored in the ROM of the image control board 340, and based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 330, the CPU performs image data processing. Are read from the ROM to the VRAM to control the image display of the effect display unit 200a.

  The electric decoration control board 350 performs audio output control for causing the audio output device 206 to output an audio based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330. In addition, the electric decoration control board 350 moves the effect role device 202 or controls the lighting of the effect illumination device 204 based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330. Furthermore, when an operation detection signal is input from the rendering operation device detection switch 208 s that detects that the rendering operation device 208 has been pressed, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In addition, the electric decoration control board 350 controls the energization of the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c in response to the command from the sub control board 330.

  A power supply substrate (not shown) is connected to each substrate, and power is supplied from a commercial power supply to each substrate via the power supply substrate. In addition, a backup power supply comprising a capacitor is provided on the power supply substrate.

  Next, the game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, special game and normal game, progress in parallel, and a low probability game state is used as a game state when these two games are progressed. Or, the game proceeds in any of the gaming states in which the gaming state in any of the high probability gaming state and the gaming state in any of the non-time-short gaming state or the time-short gaming state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set such that the probability of acquiring the right to execute the major role game in which the first major winning opening 126 or the second major winning opening 128 is opened is low. In the gaming state, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a high-prize game is set high.

  In addition, the non-time-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball does not easily enter the second start port 122. Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state, and the gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in this embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to cause the game area 116 to fire the game ball, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the game is sent to the player A lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "main character lottery") is performed. In this major role lottery, when the jackpot is won, the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 is opened, and the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 A major role game is executed, and the gaming state after the end of the major role game is set to any of the above gaming states. Below, the major player lottery method will be described.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach) The mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the special image storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, the game ball enters the first start opening 120 and various random numbers stored in the special view storage area are collectively referred to as the special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 122 The various random numbers stored in the special map reservation storage area are collectively referred to as special reservation 2.

  The special view reserve storage area of the main RAM 300 c includes a first special view reserve storage area and a second special view reserve storage area. Each of the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special storage is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special view reservation storage area, and when the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special opening 2 Hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special view hold storage area.

  For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if no hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special view hold storage area, the first storage unit The special 1 hold is memorized. Also, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the special storage is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special storage is stored in the fourth storage unit Remember. Also, even when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, in the same manner as described above, the special reserve is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view reserve storage area. The special hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area are set to four. Therefore, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special view holding storage area, to the first starting opening 120, for example, Special ball on hold is not newly stored by entering the game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, if four special 2 holdings are already stored in the second special view holding storage area, the game to the second starting opening 122 is performed. A special entry is not newly stored by the entry of the ball.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot decision random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the large winning lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the determination of the jackpot is performed, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A major role lottery will be held.

  In the low probability gaming state, when a large winning lottery is started for special 1 holding and special 2 holding, as shown in FIG. 6A, the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined that the jackpot is determined, and if it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined that the loss occurs. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

  Also, in the high probability gaming state, when starting a large winning lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the high probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred. According to this high certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11640, it is determined that the jackpot is a large hit, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined that it is a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 39.96. As described above, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of the low probability gaming state. In the low probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10164) which become "big hit" become "big hit" also in the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the per symbol random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one hit symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned lottery winning character, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when winning a "big hit" by special 1 suspension, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), a special symbol random number determination table is selected, and a special win is selected as a "big hit". As shown in FIG. 7B, the special symbol random number determination table is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called the lost design.

  According to the special symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 7 (a) and the special symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 7 (b), according to the value of the acquired symbol random number, the illustration is made As a result, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the main character lottery result is "loss", when the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as a lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the major character lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the major character lottery result is “loss”.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the hold type, the hold number, and the below-described fluctuation state set in association with the gaming state. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-1006. As described above, when the main character lottery result is derived, a process of determining a fluctuation presentation pattern for reporting the main character lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern.

  For example, when the gaming state is set to the non-short time gaming state and the fluctuation state is set to the normal fluctuation state, the main character lottery result of “lost” is derived based on the special 1 suspension, the main character If the special number 1 reserve number (hereinafter, simply referred to as the "number of reserve numbers") when the lottery is performed is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 8A. Similarly, if the number of reservations is one or two, as shown in FIG. 8B, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected, and if the number of reservations is three, as shown in FIG. As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In FIG. 8, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a table for determining the fluctuation effect pattern is determined based on the fluctuation state in addition to the set gaming state. In other words, the fluctuation state is defined with reference to which table the fluctuation presentation pattern is determined, and is a concept that is set separately from the gaming state. The relationship between the fluctuation state and the reach group determination random number determination table will be described in detail later.

  In addition, when a major player lottery result is a "big hit", the group type is not determined in determining the fluctuation presentation pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the major player lottery result is “loss”, and is not referred to when the major player lottery result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table. The reach mode determination random number determination table is a lose mode reach random number determination table selected when the main character lottery result is “lost”, and the jackpot selected when the major character lottery result is “big hit” It is roughly divided into the time reach mode decision random number judgment table. The reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit is provided for each hold type. Each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each type of gaming state and symbol. Here, an example of a lost mode determination random number determination table for group x to be referred to in a predetermined gaming state and symbol type is shown in FIG. 9A, and an example of a special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table is shown. FIG. 9 (b) shows an example of the special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 9 (c).

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 250. Then, when the result of the above main character lottery is "loss", as shown in FIG. 9A, the lost time reach mode determination random number corresponding to the group type determined by the above group type lottery The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number selected. Further, when the result of the above main character lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 9 (b), (c), the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a change pattern random number determination table described later together with the change mode number, and the change pattern is determined simultaneously with the change mode number being determined. A random number determination table is determined. In FIG. 9, the table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach mode determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, “H” is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but the description “○ H” in FIGS. 9 to 11 indicates an arbitrary value represented by a hexadecimal number.

  As described above, when the major player lottery result is "loss", first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type and the gaming state, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the reach mode decision random number decision table at the time of loss and the reach mode decision random number shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the large winning lottery result is "big hit", according to the determined big hit symbol (special symbol type), the gaming state at the time of the big hit, etc., the big hit reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the reach mode decision random number.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are also provided for each table number.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one fluctuation pattern random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined as illustrated based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined simultaneously with the above variation mode number and the acquired variation pattern random number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery is performed, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined in accordance with the main character lottery result, the determined symbol type, the gaming state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number specify a fluctuation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the fluctuation effect are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the fluctuation mode number is determined, the fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the fluctuation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to the fluctuation time 1 determination table, fluctuation time 1 is associated with each fluctuation mode number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the determined fluctuation mode number.

  Also, as described above, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this manner is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying of the winning combination lottery result, that is, the fluctuation time.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation is determined. The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In sub-control board 330, the first half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. It becomes. Hereinafter, the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation command, and the details thereof will be described later.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the special motorized service product ram setting table. The special electric combination product operation ram set table stores various data for controlling the main character game. During the large combination game, the special electric combination product operation ram set table is referred to and the first large The winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are controlled to be energized. In addition, in fact, a plurality of special electric combination product operation ram set tables are provided for each big hit symbol type, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the big hit game according to the determined big hit symbol type. Here, for the convenience of description, control data of all the jackpot symbols is shown in one table.

  In this embodiment, a total of 14 types of jackpot symbols of special symbols A to J and c to f are provided, and when these jackpot symbols are determined by a lottery for major players, as shown in FIG. The main character game is executed with reference to the operation ram set table. The major role game is constituted by a plurality of round games in which the first major winning opening 126 or the second major winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to the special electric bonus game ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the special electric bonus game maximum number of operations (round game run during one major game Number of times), number of special electric role opening / closing switching times (number of opening times of the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 in one round), solenoid energization time (first large winning opening 126 or second large winning opening) Energization time of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c, the second large winning opening solenoid 128c every opening number of 128, that is, opening time of one first large winning opening 126 or second large winning opening 128), a prescribed number (The maximum number of possible winnings to the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 in one round game), the large winning opening closing effective time (the first large winning opening 126 between round games Is the closing time of the second big winning opening 128, that is, the interval time, the ending time (after the last round game is over, wait until the normal special game (the change display of the special symbol described later) is resumed The time) is stored in advance as control data of the big game as shown in the figure for each type of jackpot symbol. Although illustration is omitted, in the first to tenth round games, the second large winning opening 128 is controlled to open and close, and in the eleventh to fifteenth round games, the first large winning opening 126 is controlled to open and close. Ru.

  FIG. 13 is a view for explaining a gaming state setting table for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. As shown in FIG. 13, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the low probability gaming state after the end of the major game, and when the other jackpot symbols are determined, after the grandchild game ends. The high probability gaming state is set, and the number of continuations of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 10000 times. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the high probability number mentioned above indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the above number of continuations is reached, the setting of the gaming state is again performed. It will be done. Therefore, when the lottery result of the loss is derived 10000 times without deriving the jackpot result of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the major role game, the low probability gaming The gaming state is changed to the state.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol is determined, after the end of the major role game, it is set to the time saving game state or the non-time saving game state as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the non time saving game state after the end of the major game, and when the other jackpot symbols are determined, it is in the short game state after the major game ends. While being set, the number of continuations of the time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as "time reduction number") is set to 10000 times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time-savings indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving gaming state of 1, and setting of the gaming state is performed again when winning a big hit before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations. It will be.

  In this case, according to the type of the jackpot symbol, it is decided to set the gaming state after the end of the big game and the high probability number, the number of time reductions, but for the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning In response to this, the gaming state, the number of times of high probability, or the number of times may be set. Further, it is needless to say that the gaming state, the high probability number, and the time reduction number shown in FIG. 13 are merely examples and can be appropriately designed.

  FIG. 14 is a view for explaining the relationship between the gaming state and the fluctuation state. As described above, in the present embodiment, as a concept different from the gaming state for defining the proceeding condition of the game, the variation state for defining the determination condition (table to be selected) of the variation effect pattern is provided. This fluctuation state is set as follows according to the type of jackpot symbol determined by the main character lottery.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), when the special symbol A is determined, a major role game composed of four round games (hereinafter, a major role composed of N round games) The game is called "NR major role game"). Then, the gaming state after the end of the 4R main character game is set to the low probability gaming state and the non time saving gaming state, and the fluctuation state is set to the normal fluctuation state. This normal fluctuation state is the fluctuation state set in the initial state (low probability gaming state and non time saving gaming state) of the gaming machine 100, and once the fluctuation state is set to the normal fluctuation state, the jackpot The change status will not be changed unless it is won.

  A table (reach group determination random number determination table, reach mode determination random number determination table, variation pattern random number determination table) for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number is selected for each variation state. Therefore, when the special symbol A is determined, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined based on the table for the normal fluctuation state for the fluctuation effect after the end of the main character game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), when the special symbols B, C, D, E and F are determined, 15, 10, 8, 6 and 4 R main character games are executed, respectively, and these respective main characters The gaming state after the end of the game is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state. At this time, the fluctuation state is set to the high probability A fluctuation state until the fourth fluctuation effect (variation display of the special symbol) ends, and thereafter the high probability B fluctuation until the gaming state is changed. Set to state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the special symbols G, H, I, J are determined, the 15R main character game is executed. Then, the gaming state after the end of the 15R main character game is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, and the fluctuation state is set to the high probability B fluctuation state. This highly probable B fluctuation state will continue until the gaming state is changed thereafter.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (d), when the special symbols c, d, e and f are determined, 10, 8, 6 and 4R main character games are executed, respectively, and after the end of each of these large character games The gaming state of is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state. At this time, the fluctuation state is set to the high probability B fluctuation state. As described above, the fluctuation state after the end of the major player game is preset according to the type of the jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, the normal symbol determination process associated with whether or not the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be energized (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery" ) Is done.

  Although details will be described later, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the common drawing reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the common drawing reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the hit determination random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes the gate 124 in a state where the hit random numbers are stored in all the four storage units of the common drawing reservation storage area, the hit decision random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game balls There is nothing to do. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 124 will be referred to as a common drawing reservation.

  In the case of starting the regular drawing lottery in the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 15A, the non-time saving gaming state winning random number determination table is referred to. According to the non-time-short game state winning determination random number determination table, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 1 to 99, The lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although the details will be described later, when the winning symbol is determined in this popular drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be in the open state, and if the lost symbol is determined, the second starting opening 122 The movable piece 122b is maintained in the closed state.

  Further, when starting the drawing diagram lottery in the time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the winning random number determination table for the time saving gaming state is referred to. At this time, according to the winning random number determination table for short game state, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 98, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 99, the normal A lost symbol is determined as the symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

  Fig.16 (a) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG.16 (b) is a figure explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. As described above, when the common drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-short time gaming state, and fluctuates when the gaming state is set to the time shortening gaming state The time is determined to one second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is variably displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the hit symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

  Then, when the hit symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery and the symbol is determined and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is an open / close control pattern as shown in FIG. Energization control is performed with reference to the table. In actuality, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric role solenoid 122c in accordance with the gaming state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

  When the hit symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 16B, the second start port 122 is controlled to open and close with reference to the open and close control pattern table. According to the opening / closing control pattern table, the time before public power release (the waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the number of times of opening / closing switching of the ordinary electric power combination (the number of times of opening the second start port 122) , Solenoid energization time (Energization time of the ordinary electric utility solenoid 122c for every opening number of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of one second start port 122), a prescribed number (all of the second start port 122) The maximum number of possible winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the public power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, ie, the rest time), the general power active state time (second starting) The standby time from the last opening end of the mouth 122), the normal power end wait time (the standby time until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol to be described later is resumed after the normal power valid state time has elapsed), the second starting opening 122 control data To, for each gaming state, is stored in advance as shown.

  As described above, the opening / closing control conditions for opening / closing the second starting opening 122 are associated with the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state as game progress conditions, respectively, and in the time saving game state It becomes easier for the gaming ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than the gaming state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the regular drawing lottery is made one after another and the second start opening 122 is frequently opened, so the player consumes the game ball It is possible to perform a major role lottery while reducing the

  The opening and closing conditions of the second start opening 122 define three factors of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time of variation display of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second start opening 122. And in this embodiment, in two elements of these three elements, by setting the time saving game state more advantageously than the non time saving game state, the time saving game state is better than the non time saving game state. The game ball is set to be easy to enter the second starting opening 122. However, for one or three of the above three elements, the time game state may be set more advantageously than the non-time game state. In any case, the time saving game state is advantageous over at least one element compared to the non time saving game state, so the time saving game state is comprehensively the second starting opening than the non time saving game state. The game ball may easily enter at 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, according to the first condition. Also, the movable piece 122b may be controlled to open and close in accordance with the second condition that is likely to be in the open state.

  Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for describing CPU initialization processing (S100) in the main control board 300.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 300a, and the main CPU 300a performs the following CPU initialization processing (S100).

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads a boot program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process in response to power-on, and performs setting processes necessary to execute various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power cut detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than a predetermined value, the power cut detection signal is output from the power detection circuit. If the power-off advance notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3. If the power-off advance notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9, and when it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary to permit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear signal is on. Note that a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the substrate 300. Here, when the power is turned on in a state where the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared that should be cleared when the power is turned on (when resetting to clear the main RAM 300c) among the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300 a performs transmission processing of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300 c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300 a performs transmission processing of a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300 c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary to calculate a checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum stored at the time of power-off. As a result, when it is determined that the two do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the two do not match (coincident), the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared, which should be cleared at the time of power recovery (when maintaining data before power-off without clearing the main RAM 300c), of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a sub-command (power recovery specification command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power is restored.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a payout command (power recovery specification command) for transmitting a recovery from the power-off to the payout control board 310.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a is a power-on special figure symbol type designation command showing the type of special symbol, a special 1 hold designation command showing the special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command showing the special 2 hold number (X2), A power-on sub-command set process is executed to transmit special symbol winning order commands indicating special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning sequences that are stored.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets a timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs processing to inhibit an interrupt.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for per symbol random number. The per symbol random number initial value updating random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the per symbol random number. In other words, the symbol random number is updated by the symbol random number update process described later, and the symbol random number is hit when the symbol random number initial value update random number is rotated from the initial symbol update random number to the corresponding symbol random number initial value update random number -1. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310, and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the sub-command stored in the transmission buffer to the sub control board 330.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-33. In the following, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as a variation effect random number.

  Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. Here, power-off save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing will be described.

(Power-off save processing of main control board 300 (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining the power-off save process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than a predetermined value, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization processing and executes power-off evacuation processing.

(Step S300-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-11, and when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-7. .

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the power-off save process.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clear process to stop the output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes checksum setting processing for calculating and storing a checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a RAM protect setting process necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a predetermined number of times of detection of the power failure detection signal to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17, and when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-23. .

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts one from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the count value of the loop counter is not zero. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and when it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the above-described CPU initialization process (step S100).

  When the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped while looping steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generating circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (in the present embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization processing (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold display 164, the second special symbol hold Dynamic port output processing for lighting and controlling the display 166, the normal symbol display 168, the normal symbol hold display 170, and the right-handed notification display 172 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various input port information, and executes port input processing for accurately acquiring the latest switch state.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, except when the timer counter is not specified.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the winning symbol random number initial value updating random number, as in the above-described steps S100-35.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by one and updated, and when the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one revolution, Update the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the per symbol random number.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300 are used. The hardware random number generation unit updates the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number both according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every round of the random number sequence, and starts the start value at each system reset. It has changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes switch management processing to determine whether or not there is an input of a signal from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. The details of the switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes special game management processing to control the progress of the above special game. The details of the special game management process will be described later.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes normal game management processing for controlling the above-described normal game. The details of the normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for performing various error determinations and settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s. Execute a winning opening switch process for adding a counter or the like for winning ball control.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value or the like of the counter for prize ball control set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
Main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information to be output from game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a has a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. The LED display setting process is performed to set common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notice indicator 172 in the common output buffer.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a executes a solenoid output image combining process for combining the solenoid output images of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c, and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c, and storing them in the output port buffer. .

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

  Hereinafter, among the timer interrupt processing described above, the switch management processing of step S500, the special game management processing of step S600, and the normal game management processing of step S700 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch has been detected, that is, whether the gaming ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s has been turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the gate detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S510. When it is determined that the gate detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes gate passage processing based on passage of the gaming ball to the gate 124. The details of this gate passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is detected, that is, the gaming ball enters the first start opening 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S520, and when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is not detected, the process is performed to step S500-5. Transfer.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300 a executes the first starting hole passing process based on the game ball entering the first starting hole 120. In addition, the detail of this 1st starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second start opening detection switch has been detected, that is, whether the gaming ball has entered the second start opening 122 and a detection signal has been input from the second start opening detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S530. If it is determined that the second start opening detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-7. Transfer.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300 a executes the second start opening passage processing based on the game ball entering the second start opening 122. In addition, the detail of this 2nd starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time when the special winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s, the second It is determined whether a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. When it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is ended. Do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major game is currently being played, and determines whether the game ball has been properly entered into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128. . Here, when it is determined that the major role game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and the major role game is in progress, and the game ball enters the first major prize port 126 or the second major prize port 128 Is determined to be properly made, the special winning opening winning ball number counter is incremented by 1, and the switch management process (step S500) is ended.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining gate passage processing (step S510) in the main control substrate 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S510-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the gate passing process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal symbol holding ball number counter is not greater than or equal to the maximum value. The process moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to be saved for the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units of the common drawing reserve storage area.

(Step S510-9)
Main CPU 300a saves the hit determination random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing reservation designation command indicating the common drawing reservation number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area, and ends the gate passage processing.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
Main CPU 300a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. In addition, a special symbol identification value is for identifying whether it is any one of a special 1 hold and a special 2 hold as a hold type, a special symbol identification value (00H) indicates a special 1 hold, and a special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates a special 2 pending.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process, and ends the first starting opening passage process. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second starting opening passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second starting opening passage process.

  FIG. 23 is a flow chart for explaining the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as a special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol random number acquisition processing described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. Although details will be described later, the normal game management phase indicates the stage of execution processing of the normal game, that is, indicates the progress of the normal game, and is updated according to the stage of execution processing of the normal game.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the ordinary game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is not “04H”. It should be noted that "04H" of the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control process is in progress. In the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening control process, since the normal electric combination solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be open, here, the second starting opening 122 Is determined to be properly released. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start port passing process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer the process to

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal motor-operated product winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passage processing.

  FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and the second starting opening passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
Main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the target special symbol holding ball number. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 1 holding number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot decision random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of target special symbol holding balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or more than the upper limit. As a result, when it is determined that the upper limit value is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and when it is determined that the upper limit value is not exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
Main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to be a target for saving the acquired jackpot determination random number among the storage units of the special map reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a determines the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the hit symbol random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determination random number updated in step S100-43, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern A random number is acquired and saved in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
Main CPU 300a performs a special symbol holding ball winning order setting process of updating and storing the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning sequences stored in the special figure holding storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the acquisition effect determination process based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The acquisition effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535-19)
Main CPU 300a sets the special-image hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning order stored in step S535-15 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the ordinary game management phase loaded in the above step S535-23, and determines whether it is less than the ordinary electric role thing winning opening open control state described later (ordinary game management phase <04H). As a result, when it is determined that it is less than the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control state, the processing is transferred to step S535-27, and when it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric combination winning opening open control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process ends.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal winning, and when it is determined that there is an abnormal winning, executes a starting opening abnormal winning error process that performs a predetermined process, and the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). Finish).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the effect determination process (step S536) at the time of acquisition in the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the current gaming state is a time saving gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the time saving game state, the process proceeds to step S536-3, and when it is determined that it is not in the time saving game state, the effect determination process at the time of acquisition ends.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the set special symbol identification value is “01H”, that is, whether the hold newly stored in the target storage unit is the special hold. As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol identification value is "01H" (special 2 suspension is stored), the processing is shifted to step S536-5, and the special symbol identification value is not "01H" (special 1) If it is determined that the hold is stored), the effect determination process at the time of acquisition ends.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a checks the counter value of the probability state identification counter that identifies whether it is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state, that is, whether it is currently the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state .

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value of the probability state identification counter indicates a low probability gaming state, the low probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6A) is selected, and the high probability gaming state is selected. If it is a value shown, the high probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6B) is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, a special symbol per cast temporary judgment process is performed to provisionally judge either a jackpot or a loss.

(Step S536-9)
Main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the temporary determination process in step S536-7 (the result derived from the special symbol temporary determination process) is a big hit, the winning symbol stored in the object storage unit in step S535-13. The random number and the hold type are loaded, and the corresponding symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 7) is selected to extract special symbol determination data. If the result of the temporary determination process in step S536-7 is a loss, special symbol determination data (a type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is extracted.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a prefetch designation symbol command corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S536-9 in the transmission buffer. As a result, the type of the special symbol determined when read out in the current gaming state with respect to the suspension stored in the target storage unit is derived at the storage time of the suspension.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result derived by the temporary symbol determination processing of the special symbol in the step S536-3 is the jackpot. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is moved to step S536-19, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process is moved to step S536-15.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the acquisition group classification determination table provided in advance, and based on the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13 and the acquisition group classification determination table, the group classification Determine in advance. Although detailed description is omitted, according to the group type determination table at the time of acquisition, the group type command is associated according to the reach group determination random number, and here, according to the newly stored reach group determination random number A group type command of 1 is determined. In this acquisition group type determination table, a random number range corresponding to one group type command is set equal to the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. Therefore, in this group type prior determination process, when the hold stored in the target storage unit is read out, that is, at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the hold is the group type to be determined. When stored, it will be determined in advance.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetch designated group type command corresponding to the determination result in step S536-15, and ends the acquisition effect determination process.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 9C) for the special 2 suspension. In addition, although detailed explanation is omitted, the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table for the special 2 suspension is provided for each fluctuation state and for each jackpot symbol, and here, the current fluctuation state, and A jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to both jackpot symbols derived in step S536-9 is set.

(Step S536-21)
Main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-19 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Also, here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is temporarily determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetch designation change mode command corresponding to the change mode number temporarily determined in step S536-21.

(Step S536-25)
Main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table temporarily determined in step S536-21 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetch designation variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number temporarily determined in step S536-25, and ends the acquisition effect determination process.

  According to the process of step S536-5 to step S536-27, when the gaming state is set to the short time gaming state, the special 2 hold is read for the newly stored special 2 hold Whether or not to win the jackpot when it is determined is determined at the time of storage of the special 2 pending. Then, if it is provisionally determined that a major player's lottery result of the loss is derived depending on the special 2 suspension, the prefetch designated group type command indicating the group type (range of reach group determination random number) is transmitted to the sub control board 330 Be done. On the other hand, if it is temporarily determined that the jackpot will be won by the special 2 suspension, the prefetch designated fluctuation mode command indicating the fluctuation mode number to be determined when the special 2 suspension is read, and the fluctuation The prefetch designation variation pattern command indicating the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330.

  In addition, here, when special 2 hold is stored when it is set to the time saving game state, various pre-reading specified commands are transmitted to the secondary control board 330, but for example, in the non time saving game state If it is set, the pre-read designation command may be transmitted to the sub control board 330 by performing the same process as described above for the newly stored special 1 hold.

  As described above, the acquisition effect determination process corresponds to information (hereinafter referred to as “variation information”) related to the fluctuation effect determined when the suspension is read when the suspension is newly stored. This processing is for deriving information (hereinafter, information corresponding to fluctuation information is referred to as “pre-decision information”) when the hold is stored.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball into the gate 124 And progress in parallel. The processing relating to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, each processing relating to such special game is managed by the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling execution of special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each of the special game control modules. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", When the module for executing "special symbol variation processing" is called and the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and the special symbol When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "pre-game winning opening open processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", "big winning opening open" When a module for executing "control processing" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", a module for executing "big winning opening closing effective processing" Le is called, when the special game management phase is "06H", the modules for performing the "big winning opening ends wait process" is called.

  FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects a special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 and starts processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game timer that manages control time of the special game, and ends the special game management process.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for describing special symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 2 holding number (X2) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 hold count (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special hold count (X2) is not “1” or more The process moves to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 1 holding number (X1) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is "1" or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is not "1" or more. The process moves to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer and executes a customer waiting setting process for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting process.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a is configured to use the second storage unit stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view storage area or the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. Block transfer of the stored special 1 hold to a small ordinal storage unit. Specifically, if it is determined in step S610-1 that the number of special symbol 2 suspension balls is "1" or more, the second to fourth storage portions of the second special view suspension storage area The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. When it is determined in step S610-3 that the number of special symbol 1 holding balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. The special first hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special first hold stored in the first storage unit is block transferred to the zeroth storage unit. In the special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0 storage unit is decremented by "1", and the special 1 holding or the special 2 holding is Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that “1” has been subtracted.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0 storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag identifying whether it is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number A determination table is selected to perform a major character lottery, and a special symbol hitting determination process is executed to store the lottery result.

(Step S610-11)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol design determination processing for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding hit symbol random number judgment table is selected. The special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (classification of the jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data (type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is saved. Thus, when the special symbol determination data is saved, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
Main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and numbers (counter values) are associated with the respective segments constituting the 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment to be finally lit.

(Step S611)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol variation number determination processing of determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of the special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611 and determines fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set to the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11, Confirm the type of jackpot design. Then, with reference to the gaming state setting table, the gaming state and the high probability number which are set after the main character game end are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cutting preliminary counter. Also, here, the gaming state set at the time of jackpot winning is stored.

(Step S610-19)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of special symbols in first special symbol display 160 or second special symbol display 162. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. In addition, the special symbol display symbol counter is separately provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. In this case, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, and sets a special image holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. Here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning orders stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is digested, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “01H”, and ends the special symbol change waiting process.

  FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation state identification flag set in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S611-5, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process proceeds to step S611-7.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current fluctuation state, the jackpot symbol type, and the hold type.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a checks the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter when the read hold type of the hold is special 2 hold, and when the read hold type of the read hold is special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current fluctuation state, the number of reservations confirmed in step S611-7, and the reservation type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the zero storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a lost time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the group type determined in step S611-9.

(Step S611-13)
Based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S611-5 or step S611-1 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7, the main CPU 300a changes the fluctuation mode. Determine the number. Also, here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number determined in step S611-13.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-13 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-19)
Main CPU 300a sets a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-17 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation in progress processing on the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol variation base counter. In the special symbol variation base counter, the counter value is set so as to make one revolution in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is “0”. As a result, if the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-5. If the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs special symbol variation timer update processing for subtracting the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15 by a predetermined value.

(Step S620-7)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15. If the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates a special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of 7 segments that constitutes the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S620-11)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0" Special symbol during the process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol variation in-progress process. As a result, each of the segments constituting 7 segments is sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “02H”.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special view stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol fluctuation processing.

  FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the main character lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery is a jackpot. As a result, when it is determined that it is a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-17, and when it is determined that it is not a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes number cut management processing. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. When the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the counter value of the high probability number cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the high probability number cut counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

  In addition, here, the time saving state flag for identifying whether the gaming state is the non time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is loaded, and the current gaming state is the non time saving gaming state or not. Check if there is. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the count value of the time reduction counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the time saving number counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the time saving state flag corresponding to the non-time saving game state is set. Thereby, in the time saving game state, the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning a big hit.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a fluctuation state update process. Here, the fluctuation state identification flag is checked to determine whether it is currently in the high probability A fluctuation state or the high probability B fluctuation state. Then, when it is determined that the high probability A fluctuation state, the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the counter value (AC) of the high probability A fluctuation number counter is stored as a new counter value (AC). It should be noted that if the counter value (AC) becomes "0" as a result of updating the counter value (AC) of the high probability A fluctuation number counter, the fluctuation state identification flag indicating that the high probability B fluctuation state is While setting, a predetermined value is set as the counter value (BC) of the high-accuracy B change frequency counter. When it is determined that the high probability B fluctuation state, the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the counter value (BC) of the high probability B fluctuation number counter is stored as a new counter value (BC). If the counter value (BC) becomes “0” as a result of updating the counter value (BC) of the high probability B fluctuation number counter, a fluctuation state identification flag indicating that the normal fluctuation state is set is set. .

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a special-pattern-confirmed gaming state confirmation designation command indicating the gaming state when the special symbol is determined in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a count command for transmitting the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, when the special game management processing based on the one hold is ended and the special one hold or the special two hold is stored, the processing for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. It will be

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets data of the special motor operated product operating ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of times of operating the special electric combination. Specifically, with reference to the data set in step S630-17, a predetermined number (counter value = number of rounds corresponding to the type of special symbol) is set as the counter value in the special motorized product maximum number of operations counter. . The special electric combination product maximum number-of-operations counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric combination product continuous operation number counter, and the counter value of the special electric combination product continuous operation number counter is incremented by "1" at the start of each round game. The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the main character game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric combination product operation frequency counter is also executed.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-17, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the main character game to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the major role game is started.

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-21 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening opening pre-processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric service product continuous operation frequency counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening open designation command for transmitting the start of opening of the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 (start of round game) to the secondary control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening opening / closing switching process. The special winning opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H", and ends the large winning opening opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the special electric combination detection switching count counter is the number of special electric combination opening / closing switching counts (the number of opening and closing of the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 during one round game). Determine whether it is the upper limit value. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening / closing switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric combination product operation ram set table, and energizes the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric combination opening / closing switching number counter. Solenoid control data for control and timer data which is an energization time or an energization stop time of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, or the first large winning opening solenoid 126c. , The special winning opening solenoid energization control processing for stopping the energization of the second special winning opening solenoid 128c. By the execution of the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, control of the energization start or the energization stopping of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in the step S400-25 and the step S400-27. It will be.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is one maximum opening time of the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are energized, that is, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c in step S641-5. It is determined whether control processing to start energization has been performed. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S641-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special motorized product opening / closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. The special winning opening open control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. Transfer the processing to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
When it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. Do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, in the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, It is determined whether the same number of game balls as the maximum number of possible winnings in one round has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening open control process is ended, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a stops the energization of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c to close the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128. Run. As a result, the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the special winning opening closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening close designation command indicating that the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128 is closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening control process.

  FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing effective processing is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the big winning opening closing effective processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. The processing moves to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric service continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric service maximum action frequency counter, that is, determines whether or not the round game of the preset number of times has ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric symbol continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric symbol maximum action frequency counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match The process moves to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective processing. Thereby, the next round game will be started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes ending time setting processing for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “06H”.

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective processing.

  FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening end wait processing on the main control board 300. The special winning opening end wait processing is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening end wait processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. Here, the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the high probability number cut preliminary counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded, and the state data is saved. Further, here, according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), predetermined state data is saved in the time saving state flag and the time saving number cut counter. Furthermore, here, to set the fluctuation state after the end of the major game, based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the major game and the gaming state before the execution of the major game (the gaming state at the time of the jackpot win) A process of setting a fluctuation state identification flag is performed. In addition, when the fluctuation state is set to the high probability A fluctuation state, thereafter, information concerning how the fluctuation state is switched is simultaneously stored, and thereafter, the fluctuation state is based on the information stored here. Is switched.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the high-prize game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a number command corresponding to the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions saved in step S670-3.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special winning opening end wait processing. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variation display of the special symbol is resumed.

  FIG. 37 is a view for explaining the normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing relating to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but with the main control board 300, such a normal game The respective game related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of the normal game, and the normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", If the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and it is normal. If the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "normal electric role thing winning opening opening processing" is called, and if the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" If the module for executing the motorized winning combination opening opening control process is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", "normally rotated combination winning opening closed" Modularized call for executing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary game management process (step S700) on the main control board 300.

(Step S700-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S700-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the normal game control module corresponding to the normal game management phase loaded in step S700-1.

(Step S700-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the normal game control module selected in step S700-3 and starts processing.

(Step S700-7)
The main CPU 300a loads an ordinary game timer that manages control time of the ordinary game.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for describing normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300. This normal symbol change waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300 a loads the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter, and determines whether the counter value is “0”, that is, whether the general drawing hold is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is “0”, the normal symbol variation waiting process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a transfers the common drawing reserve (hit determination random number) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the common view reservation storage area to a small storage unit with one ordinal number. Specifically, the general drawing reserve stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300 c is provided with a zeroth storage unit to be processed, and transfers the general drawing reserve stored in the first storage unit to the zeroth storage unit. In addition, in this normal symbol storage area shift processing, while reducing the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter by “1”, a common drawing hold reduction designated command indicating that the common drawing hold is subtracted by “1” is transmitted Set in buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the hit determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, performs the common drawing lottery, and stores the lottery result. Execute determination processing.

(Step S710-7)
Main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the common drawing lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display 168 is configured by one LED lamp, and in the case of a hit, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not to turn on the normal symbol display 168 in the end, and, for example, when the winning is won, "0" as the normal symbol stop symbol number Is determined, and in the case of a loss, "1" is normally determined as the symbol stop symbol number.

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms the current gaming state, and selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol fluctuation time data table.

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol fluctuation time based on the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol fluctuation time data table set in step S710-9.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol variation time determined in step S710-11 in the normal game timer.

(Step S710-15)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of the normal symbol in normal symbol display device 168. If, for example, “0” is set as the counter value to this normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to light, and if “1” is set as the counter value, the normal symbol display Controller 168 is turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set to the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing reservation designation command indicating the common drawing reservation number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area.

(Step S710-19)
Main CPU 300a transmits the normal symbol designation command based on the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, the symbol type (per symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hitting determination process. Set to

(Step S710-21)
Main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “01H”, and ends the normal symbol change waiting process.

  FIG. 40 is a flow chart for explaining the processing during the normal symbol variation in the main control board 300. The normal symbol change process is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S720-9. If the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that counts the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display 168. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S720-5)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0". Normal symbol during the process ends.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is extinguished, it is updated to a counter value indicating that it is lit, and a counter value that indicates that the ordinary symbol display 168 is lit. When it is, it updates to the counter value which shows light extinction, and the said normal symbol fluctuation processing is complete | finished. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeatedly lights (turns off) (is blinked) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol variation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 is finally turned on or off and the result of the common drawing lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an ordinary symbol fluctuation stop time, which is a time for which an ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed, to the ordinary game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing stop designation command indicating that stop display of a normal symbol has been started.

(Step S720-15)
Main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “02H”, and ends the normal symbol change processing.

  FIG. 41 is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. The normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

(Step S730-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S720-11 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". The process moves to step S730-3.

(Step S730-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the common drawing lottery.

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a hit, the process moves to step S730-9, and when it is determined that it is not a hit (it is lost), the process moves to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H”, and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, the normal game management processing based on the common drawing reservation of 1 is ended, and when the common drawing reservation is stored, processing for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the next holding is performed. It becomes.

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the open / close control pattern table, and saves the time before the public opening as the timer value in the normal game timer.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “03H”, and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. Thus, the opening and closing control of the second start port 122 is started.

  FIG. 42 is a flow chart for explaining the processing for opening the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening on the main control board 300. The normal electric winning combination winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the processing for opening the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process. The normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the ordinary game management phase to “04H”, and ends the ordinary electric jackpot winning opening opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 43 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal motor combination switch switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal motor combination switch switching number (number of opening and closing of the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 during one opening and closing control) Determine if As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening / closing control pattern table, and solenoid control data (energization control data or energization) for controlling the energization of the ordinary motorized combination solenoid 122c based on the counter value of the ordinary motor combination switching frequency counter. The timer data which is the stop control data) and the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time (general power closing effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric power combination solenoid 122c is extracted.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts the energization of the ordinary motor combination solenoid 122c or stops the energization of the common motor combination solenoid 122c. Execute object solenoid energization control processing. By the execution of the normal motor-operated product solenoid energization control process, control of the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary motor-operated accessory solenoid 122c is performed in the steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the normal game timer is one maximum opening time of the second start opening 122.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the control of starting the energization of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c has been performed or not, in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S741-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the normal electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process is ended.

(Step S74-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the common motor-operated object switching switching number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

  FIG. 44 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open control process in the main control board 300. The ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "04H".

(Step S750-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S741-7 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S750-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0", step S750. Transfer the processing to -3.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is the upper limit value of the number of times of switching the normal motor-operated object. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. Do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the normal motorized product winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is under one opening / closing control. It is determined whether the same number of gaming balls as the maximum possible winning number has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the control unit for ordinary electric winning combination winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the normal motor-operated service closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the normal motor-operated service solenoid 122c and closing the second starting port 122. As a result, the second start port 122 is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the routine power enable state time to the normal game timer.

(Step S750-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “05H”, and ends the normal electric jackpot winning opening open control process.

  FIG. 45 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing in the main control board 300. The normal electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening closing effective processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S760-3.

(Step S760-3)
The main CPU 300a saves the routine power end wait time in the normal game timer.

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “06H”, and ends the normal electric jackpot winning hole closing effective processing.

  FIG. 46 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary electric winning combination winning hole end wait process in the main control board 300. The ordinary electric winning combination winning opening end wait processing is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening end wait processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H”, and ends the ordinary electric jackpot winning hole end wait process. As a result, when the common drawing reserve is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is resumed.

  As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 300, the special game and the normal game will be advanced, but the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is in progress of such a game. Based on the above, in the sub control substrate 330, control for performing various effects is performed. In the following, after explaining the variable effects for notifying the lottery result of the main character lottery, the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state which are characteristic effects of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

(Example of production)
FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining an example of fluctuation presentation of the no-reach fluctuation pattern. As described above, when the main character lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the fluctuation effect of notifying the result of the main character lottery is executed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, that is, over the fluctuation time of the special symbol. In this variation effect, various background images are displayed in the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c are variably displayed (scroll display) while being superimposed on the background image. Then, the result of the main character lottery is notified to the player by the combination display mode of the effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a. During the fluctuation effect, the sound output device 206 outputs a sound along with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect lighting device 204 is controlled to light, and the effect role device 202 is movable. It is controlled.

  The fluctuation effects of the present embodiment are roughly classified into non-reach fluctuation patterns and reach fluctuation patterns. In the fluctuation effect of the no reach fluctuation pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect patterns 230a, 230b, and 230c are variably displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 47A, it is assumed that the effect symbols 230a, 230b, and 230c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the main character lottery result is a loss. In this state, when the variation display of the special symbol is newly performed, as the variation display of the special symbol concerned is started, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the three effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c are changed and displayed. Start (scroll display). The downward arrow in the drawing indicates that the effect symbols 230a, 230b, and 230c are scrolled in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), first, the effect pattern 230a is stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), the effect pattern 230c is stopped with a symbol (aspect) different from the effect pattern 230a. Be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), at substantially the same timing that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 after the variation display of the special symbol is finished. The effect pattern 230b is stopped and displayed, and the combination of the three effect patterns 230a, 230b, and 230c being stopped and displayed at this time notifies the player of the winning combination lottery result.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, all three effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect), and then the big-prize game is executed. On the other hand, when the main character lottery result is a loss, all three effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect).

  FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining an example of the fluctuation effect of the normal reach fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation representation of the reach fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment is roughly classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern. In the fluctuation effect of the normal reach fluctuation pattern, similarly to the fluctuation effect of the no reach fluctuation pattern, with the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the fluctuation display of the production symbols 230a, 230b, 230c is started, and it is shown in FIG. As shown, the effect pattern 230a is first stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the effect pattern 230c is stopped and displayed with the same pattern (embodiment) as the effect pattern 230a.

  As described above, when the effect symbols 230a and 230c are displayed in the specific mode (the same symbol (mode)) in the effect display unit 200a in the so-called "reach mode", the effect is displayed as shown in FIG. In the section 200a, "reach" is displayed superimposed on the effect patterns 230a and 230c. After that, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), the shape of the effect pattern 230a, 230b, 230c is changed and displayed differently from before it becomes the specific mode. Then, after that, as shown in FIG. 48 (e), on the effect display unit 200a, a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed, and finally, the effect symbols 230a, 230b, and 230c are stopped and displayed. As a result, the major player lottery result is notified to the player.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining an example of the fluctuation representation of the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern. In the fluctuation production of the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation display of the production symbols 230a, 230b, 230c is started along with the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, similarly to the fluctuation production of the normal reach fluctuation pattern, Figure 49 (a) As shown in, the effect pattern 230a is first stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the effect pattern 230c is stopped and displayed with a pattern (aspect) different from the effect pattern 230a. Up to here, it is the same as the reach no change pattern, but in the change effect of the pseudo continuous reach change pattern, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the effect pattern 230b of the special mode marked as "continue" is stopped and displayed Be done.

  In this way, when the effect pattern 230b in the special mode is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), all of the effect patterns 230a, 230b, and 230c start fluctuating display again (the second time change). Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (a) and FIG. 49 (b), after the effect patterns 230a and 230c are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (e), the effect of the special aspect described as "continuation" The symbol 230b is stopped and displayed again. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (f), all of the effect patterns 230a, 230b, 230c resume the variable display (third change), and as shown in FIG. 49 (g), the effect patterns 230a, 230c are the same. 49 (h) to 49 (j), a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced similarly to the normal reach fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. The game is finally displayed, and the effect symbols 230a, 230b and 230c are stopped and displayed, and the result of the lottery for the winning combination is notified to the player.

  Thus, after the temporary stop display of all of the rendering patterns 230a, 230b, and 230c is temporarily displayed once, the fluctuation effect of the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern becomes the reach mode after performing the fluctuation display again, and becomes the reach mode, It is an effect that reach development effect is executed. That is, in the fluctuation representation of the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern, the reach development representation is performed after the representation symbols 230a, 230b, 230c are variably displayed a plurality of times during one time of the variation display of the special symbol.

  Although FIG. 49 illustrates the case where the variation display of the rendering symbols 230a, 230b, and 230c is performed three times, that is, the re-variation of the rendering symbols 230a, 230b, and 230c is performed twice, in this embodiment, the rendering symbol 230a, A pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern in which fluctuation display of 230b and 230c is performed 2 to 4 times (1 to 3 times of fluctuation) is provided, and the number of times of fluctuation display (number of times of fluctuation) of rendering symbols 230a, 230b and 230c is As the number increases, the probability that a jackpot win will be notified (hereinafter referred to as “reliability”) is set to be higher. Hereinafter, a pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern in which the number of times of variation display of the production symbols 230a, 230b, 230c is 2 (the number of times of revariation is 1) is referred to as “pseudo 1”, and the number of times of variation display of the production patterns 230a, 230b, 230c The pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern of 3 times (2 times of re-variation times) is referred to as "pseudo 2", and the number of times of fluctuation display of the rendering patterns 230a, 230 b, 230 c is 4 times (3 times of re-variation times) The reach variation pattern is called "pseudo-3".

  In addition, although detailed description is abbreviate | omitted, in this embodiment, multiple presentation modes for classify | categorizing the aspect of a fluctuation presentation are provided. Of the plurality of effect modes, one of the effect modes is set in the sub control board 330 in accordance with the gaming state and the like set in the main control board 300, and the set effect mode is supported. The mode of the change production to be performed is determined. Specifically, a large number of background images displayed on the effect display unit 200a, display patterns of the effect patterns 230a, 230b, and 230c, and the like are provided for each effect mode. And when determining the aspect of the fluctuation production, while referring to the set production mode, out of the background image corresponding to the production mode in the setting and the display pattern of the production design 230a, 230b, 230c, One of the display patterns is determined.

(An example of the effect determination table)
Next, the determination method of the aspect of said fluctuation presentation is demonstrated. FIG. 50 (a) is a diagram for explaining the former half fluctuation effect determination table, and FIG. 50 (b) is a diagram for explaining the latter half fluctuation effect determination table. In the present embodiment, the first half of the variation presentation mode is determined based on the variation mode number (the variation mode command), and the second half variation presentation mode is determined based on the variation pattern number (the variation pattern command).

  Specifically, in the fluctuation effect of the reach fluctuation pattern, the mode of the fluctuation effect (image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a) until the rendering pattern 230a, 230c becomes the reach mode is the fluctuation mode number (variation mode) The mode of the change effect determined based on the command) and after the effect symbols 230a and 230c reach the reach mode is determined based on the change pattern number (change pattern command). Therefore, for example, in the variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern shown in FIG. 48, the aspect (image pattern) of the variation effect shown in FIGS. 48 (a) to 48 (b) is based on the variation mode number (variation mode command) The aspect (image pattern) of the fluctuation effect shown in FIG. 48C to FIG. 48E is determined based on the fluctuation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  Also, for example, in the fluctuation representation of the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 49, the aspect (image pattern) of the fluctuation representation shown in FIGS. 49 (a) to 49 (g) is a fluctuation mode number (variation mode command). The mode (image pattern) of the variation effect shown in FIGS. 49 (h) to 49 (j) is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  As shown in FIG. 50 (a), in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, the first half fluctuation effect determination in which the first half fluctuation effect mode is associated with each of the fluctuation mode commands (variation mode numbers) that can be received. A table is stored. The first half fluctuation effect determination table is provided for each of the effect modes, and the sub control board 330 acquires one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 when the fluctuation mode command is received, and is currently set. The first half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the variation mode command (variation mode number), the aspect of the variation presentation of the first half is determined.

  In FIG. 50 (a), the numbers described in each selection area in which the fluctuation mode number is associated with the mode of the fluctuation presentation in the first half are the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area, that is, the selection It shows the area selection ratio. For example, when a fluctuation mode command corresponding to fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, "none" is always determined as a mode of fluctuation presentation of the first half, and a fluctuation mode command corresponding to fluctuation mode number = 01H is received In this case, the variation presentation of "reach A" is always determined as the variation presentation of the first half, and when the variation mode command corresponding to variation mode number = 02H is received, the variation presentation of the first half As a matter of fact, the fluctuation effect of "reach B" will be determined.

  Here, "None" in the first half of the variation effect mode indicates that the first half variation effect is not performed, and when "None" is determined, it is determined based on the variation pattern command described later. Only the second half of the variable effect will be executed. Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the no-reach fluctuation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is necessarily received. In other words, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, the fluctuation display of the no-reach fluctuation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 200a.

  Moreover, in FIG. 50 (a), among the variation effects of the normal reach variation pattern, “reach A” and “reach B” in the aspect of the variation effect of the first half are the reach patterns of the rendering patterns 230a, 230b, and 230c. The image pattern displayed on the effect display part 200a of (FIG. 48 (a)-FIG. 48 (b)) is shown. Furthermore, in FIG. 50 (a), “pseudo 1a” and “pseudo 1b” and the like in the form of the first half of the fluctuation effects are respectively reachable by the design figures 230a, 230b, and 230c among the fluctuation effects of the pseudo continuous reach fluctuation pattern. The image pattern displayed on the effect display part 200a until it becomes an aspect is shown. These image patterns are designed in advance to coincide with the time of variation display of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

  Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the reach fluctuation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number other than the fluctuation mode number = 00H is always received. In other words, when the fluctuation mode command other than the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, the fluctuation display of the reach fluctuation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 200a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, the second half of the fluctuation in which the second half of the fluctuation effect mode is associated with each of the fluctuation pattern commands (variation pattern numbers) that can be received. An effect determination table is stored. The second half fluctuation effect determination table is provided for each of the effect modes, and the sub control board 330 acquires one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 when the fluctuation pattern command is received, and is currently set. The second half fluctuation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the variation pattern command (variation pattern number), the aspect of the variation presentation in the second half is determined.

  In addition, in FIG. 50 (b), the number described in each selection area in which the fluctuation pattern number and the second half of the variation presentation mode are associated is assigned to the selection area, as in FIG. 50 (a). It shows the range of random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selected area. For example, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = 00H is received, the variation presentation of "12 seconds" is always executed as the variation presentation of the second half, corresponding to the variation pattern number = 01H When the variation pattern command is received, the variation presentation of "last 10 seconds" is always executed as the variation presentation of the second half, and when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = 02H is received, As an aspect of the second half of the fluctuation presentation, the fluctuation presentation of “the 8 seconds of loss” is always executed.

  In addition, the modes of the fluctuation effects of "12 seconds for lost", "10 seconds for lost" and "8 seconds for lost" do not become reach modes, respectively, after the display patterns 230a, 230b, 230c start fluctuating display. In 12 seconds, 10 seconds, and 8 seconds, the stop display is performed in a manner to notify a loss. Therefore, when the variation pattern numbers of "00H", "01H", and "02H" are determined in main control board 300, it is always determined that "none" is determined as the mode of the change presentation of the first half. It is designed that the fluctuation mode number (variation mode command) of "00H" is determined.

  Also, in FIG. 50 (b), “losing weak development 1” and “losing weak development 2” etc. in the second half of the variation presentation mode are the types of moving images shown in FIG. 48 (e) and FIG. 49 (j) respectively. The image displayed on the effect display unit 200a is different. In addition, these image patterns are designed beforehand to coincide with the time of the variation display of the special symbol associated with the variation pattern number.

  As described above, in the sub control board 330, the first half variation production determination table and the second half variation presentation determination table are selected according to the set rendering mode, and the effect display unit 200a is selected based on the selected table. The mode of the change effect to be displayed is determined.

  Next, effects when the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state are set will be described. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, first, transition of the gaming state managed in the main control board 300 will be described.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. In FIG. 51, solid arrows indicate state transition at the time of winning a big hit, and broken arrows indicate transition of the game state after the end of the big game. As described above, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, as shown in (1) in the figure, the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state and the non time saving gaming state (see FIG. 13), and the fluctuation state is normally fluctuated (See FIG. 14A). In this state, even if the game ball passes through the gate 124, the second starting opening 122 is maintained in the almost closed state, so the player first causes the game ball to be launched toward the first game area 116a. The game ball is made to enter the first starting opening 120 to start the large winning lottery. Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 and a large winning lottery is performed, and the jackpot symbol is determined by the large winning lottery, a large winning game is executed.

  Here, the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 and special 1 suspension is stored, and in the main character lottery in which special 1 suspension is read and executed, as a big hit symbol, a special symbol A, c , D, e, f are determined (see FIG. 7A). When the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, as shown in (2) in the figure, the 4R main character game is executed (see FIG. 12), and after the end of the 4 R main character game, the gaming state is again The low probability gaming state and the non time saving gaming state ((1) in the figure) are set (see FIG. 13). Therefore, in this case, after the end of the 4R major game, the game ball is again fired toward the first game area 116a, and the game ball is entered into the first start opening 120 to start the major lottery. Will play a game.

  On the other hand, when the special symbols c, d, e, f are determined as the big hit symbols, as shown in (3) in the figure, 10, 8, 6 and 4R main character games are executed respectively (FIG. 12) After the end of this 10, 8, 6, 4 R main character game, as shown in (4) in the figure, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state (see FIG. 13), and the fluctuation state It is set to the high probability B fluctuation state (see FIG. 14 (d)).

  When the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, the high probability number and the time shortening number are always set to 10000 times. Since the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state is about 1 / 39.96 (see FIG. 6), substantially, the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state continue until the next time the jackpot is won It can be said that. In other words, being set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state can be said to guarantee that the next big hit will be brought early while reducing the consumption of the gaming balls.

  In the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state shown in (1) in the drawing, there is also a possibility that the game ball may enter the second starting opening 122. The game ball enters the second starting opening 122 and the special 2 suspension is stored, and in the main character lottery in which the special 2 suspension is read and executed, any of the special symbols A to J as a jackpot symbol Is determined (see FIG. 7 (b)). And, even when special symbols G, H, I, J are determined as big hit symbols by a major character lottery based on the special 2 suspension, a large role as in the case where the special symbols c, d, e, f are determined After the end of the game, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, and the fluctuation state is set to the high probability B fluctuation state. On the other hand, if special symbols B, C, D, E, and F are determined as jackpot symbols by a major character lottery based on the special 2 suspension, as shown in (6) in the figure after the end of the main character game. The gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, and the fluctuation state is set to the high probability A fluctuation state.

  Then, in the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state shown in (4) in the figure, the second starting opening 122 is frequently shifted to the open state as long as the game ball is allowed to pass through the gate 124. The game ball is fired toward the second game area 116b, and the game ball is caused to enter the second start port 122 to start the large winning lottery. Then, when the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 122 and a large winning lottery is performed, and the jackpot symbol is determined by the large winning lottery, a large winning game is executed.

  At this time, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, as shown in (2) in the figure, the 4R main character game is executed (see FIG. 12) and after the end of the 4R main character game, As shown in (1) in the figure, the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state. In this manner, when the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state and the non-short time gaming state, as described above, the game ball is fired toward the first game area 116a, and the game ball is made to the first starting port 120. A game will be played so as to enter the ball and start a major player lottery.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol, as shown in (5) in the drawing, the 15R main character game is executed (see FIG. 12) and after the end of the 15R main character game, in the drawing As shown in (6), the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state (see FIG. 13), and the fluctuation state is set to the high probability A fluctuation state (see FIG. 14B).

  In addition, when special symbols C, D, E, and F are determined as jackpot symbols, as shown in (7) in the figure, while 10, 8, 6 and 4R main character games are executed respectively (FIG. 12) See below) After the end of each of these large-prize games, as shown in (6) in the figure, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, and the fluctuation state is set to the high probability A fluctuation state (figure 14 (b)).

  Also, when the special symbols G, H, I, J are determined as the jackpot symbols, as shown in (8) in the figure, the 15R main character game is executed (see FIG. 12), and this 15 R main character game After completion of, as shown in (4) in the figure, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, and the fluctuation state is set to the high probability B fluctuation state (see FIG. 14 (c)).

  In the state shown by (4) in the figure and the state shown by (6) in the figure, although the variation state is different, the gaming state is the same. Therefore, the state transition when the jackpot is won in the state shown by (6) in the figure is equal to the state transition when the jackpot is won in the state shown by (4) in the figure. However, as described above, the high probability A change state is set only after the end of the major game and until the variable display of the special symbol is ended four times, and if it is not won in the middle, the change is changed. The state shifts to high probability B fluctuation state. That is, in the state shown by (6) in the figure, when the lost symbol (special symbol X, Y) is determined in all four major character lotterys, the state shifts to the state shown by (4) in the figure.

  Also, in the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state shown in (4) and (6) in the figure, there is a possibility that the special 1 hold is read and the main character lottery is carried out when the special 2 hold is lost, etc. is there. At this time, when special symbols c, d, e, f are determined as jackpot symbols by a major character lottery based on the special 1 suspension, as shown in (9) in the figure, 10, 8, 6, 4R, respectively. After the end of each major role game is executed while the major role game is executed, the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, and the variation state is set to the high probability B variation state, as shown in (4) in the figure. It will be set.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, first, when the game is started in the low probability gaming state and the non-short time gaming state, and the jackpot symbol other than the special symbol A is determined, the main character game is held. The gaming state shifts to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state. Then, in the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, the second starting opening 122 is frequently shifted to the open state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be high, thereby reducing the consumption of gaming balls at an early stage. While waiting for the next jackpot win. Thus, once the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are set, the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state will continue until the special symbol A is determined as the big hit symbol thereafter, and the player is short-termed It is possible to obtain a large number of prize balls in the meantime.

  Therefore, although the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state can be said to be the state in which the player is most interested in being improved, in some cases, it takes more time than necessary to win the next jackpot. It is possible that the game balls may be consumed more than the period setting. In such a case, the player feels stress and discomfort, and the will to play is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by making it possible to select the execution mode of the effect according to the player's own preference, the effect of the effect is improved, and the desire to play is realized. Hereinafter, each effect executed in the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state will be described in detail using an example.

  In the case where the jackpot is won in the low probability gaming state and the non time saving gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 51 and the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state after the end of the major role game, During the main character game shown in (3), the effect mode selection effect is executed. This effect mode selection effect is always executed when transitioning from the low probability gaming state and the non-short time gaming state to the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state, and the player operates the effect operating device 208 Thus, one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode can be selected. The effect mode selected here continues until the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state. In the following, among the jackpots to be won in the low probability gaming state and the non time saving gaming state, the jackpot to shift to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state after the major role game is referred to as a first hitting.

  FIG. 52 is a view for explaining an example of the effect mode selection effect. This presentation mode selection presentation is carried out during the opening of the major role game ((3) in FIG. 51) executed by the first hit. For example, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 52 (a), the rendering symbols 230a, 230b, and 230c are stopped and displayed in a combination for notifying the winning of the jackpot. As a result, in the main control board 300, the main character game is started and the opening time is set. When the opening of the major player game is started, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), “right-handed” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a and is directed to the second game area 116b, that is, the second large winning opening 128 The game ball launch operation is prompted.

  After that, the presentation mode selection presentation is started, and as shown in FIG. 52 (c), the presentation display unit 200a displays the first selection image 232a described as "first presentation mode" and the "second presentation mode". The described second selected image 232 b is displayed. A brief description of each effect mode is displayed on the first selection image 232a and the second selection image 232b. Further, here, an image prompting a pressing operation of the effect operation device 208 is displayed together with the first selected image 232a and the second selected image 232b.

  The first selection image 232a and the second selection image 232b are displayed so that the player can identify which one of the two images is temporarily selected. In FIG. 52, among the first effect mode and the second effect mode, the first selection image 232a and the second selection image 232b corresponding to the currently temporarily selected presentation mode are indicated by bold lines. In addition, when the effect mode selection effect is started, the first effect mode is temporarily selected as a default.

  As described above, after the start of the effect mode selection effect, the depression operation of the effect operation device 208 is effective until the predetermined time elapses, but the player depresses the operation operation device 208 within the effective operation time. Then, as shown in FIG. 52D, the identification display of the temporarily selected effect mode, that is, the first selection image 232a and the second selection image 232b is switched. Then, when the operation effective time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 52 (e), a notification image notifying that the effect mode temporarily selected at that time is officially selected is displayed, and the effect mode selection effect is finish.

  In this embodiment, after the game state is set to the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state after the first hit, the special symbol A is determined as the big hit symbol and it is transitioned to the low probability gaming state and the non time short gaming state Meanwhile, an effect corresponding to the effect mode selected in the effect mode selection effect is performed.

  In the first effect mode and the second effect mode, the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a during the variation effect or during the main character game, and the output sound output from the voice output device 206 are different from each other. The difference lies in the timing at which the number of winning balls obtainable by the main character game is notified. Specifically, in the present embodiment, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 15 R major role games are provided as major role games to be executed by winning a large jackpot. In each of the large-prize games, since the number of times of execution of the round game is different, the number of gaming balls that can enter the first large-prize port 126 and the second large-prize port 128 is different in one large-prize game. When the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, 10 game balls are paid out as a winning ball for one entering ball, so a single big-prize game is played The number of winning balls that a player can acquire will be different in each major game.

  Although this will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, information on the number of winning balls obtainable by one major player game (hereinafter referred to as “acquired”, even when either the first effect mode or the second effect mode is selected. An acquisition number notification effect of notifying “possible number information” is executed. The number-of-earnings information means information directly indicated by numerical value = the number of winning balls about some or all of the winning balls that can be executed from now on or can be obtained by the currently playing major game or This is information indirectly indicating that a round game is to be executed. That is, the player is informed of how many prize balls can be acquired by the acquisition number notification effect.

  Then, when the player selects the first effect mode, the winning number notification effect is executed during the fluctuation effect of notifying the jackpot lottery result when the player wins the jackpot thereafter. On the other hand, when the player selects the second effect mode, when the player wins the jackpot thereafter, only the jackpot win is notified in the fluctuation effect informing the jackpot lottery result. During the main character game to be executed, an acquisition number notification effect is executed. In this manner, the player selects the notification timing of the obtainable winning balls number through the selection of the effect mode.

  In the following, after explaining the fluctuation command determined when being set to the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, an example of the flow (rendering flow) of the main effects in the first effect mode and the second effect mode This will be described using

  FIG. 53 is a view for explaining fluctuation information determined when the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state are set. As described above, when the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are set, the main game flow is that the main character lottery is performed by the special 2 suspension, and the main character lottery is performed by the special 1 suspension. Is a rare case. Therefore, in the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, the explanation about the special 1 suspension is omitted here, assuming that the game is progressed only by the special 2 suspension.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (a), when the lost condition (special symbol Y) is determined when the change state is set to the high probability A change state, the change mode number is always 00H, and the change pattern is The number is determined to be 80H. When the fluctuation mode number of 00H is determined, the fluctuation time of the first half is 0 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern number of 80H is determined, the fluctuation time of the second half is determined to 0.5 seconds. Therefore, the total fluctuation time in which the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed on the main control board 300 is 0.5 seconds. In this case, in the sub control board 330, “high speed loss” of 0.5 seconds is determined and controlled to be executed as a mode of execution of the fluctuation effect. In this "high-speed loss", in the state where the effect display unit 200a is displayed in black, the effect patterns 230a, 230b, and 230c are displayed small in a corner of the effect display unit 200a for a short time.

  In addition, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol when the high probability A change state is set, the change mode number is always determined to be 10H and the change pattern number is determined to be 94H. When the fluctuation mode number of 10H is determined, the fluctuation time of the first half is 10.0 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern number of 94H is determined, the fluctuation time of the second half is determined to 30.0 seconds. Therefore, the total fluctuation time in which the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed on the main control board 300 is 40.0 seconds. In this case, in the sub-control board 330, as the execution mode of the fluctuation effect, “high probability end effect” of 40.0 seconds is determined and controlled. In addition, this "high probability end effect" is the fluctuation effect of the above-mentioned reach fluctuation pattern, has become the contents which inform that game state shifts to low probability game state and non time saving game state.

  In addition, when the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol when the high probability A change state is set, the change mode number is always set to 00H and the change pattern number is set to 82H. When the fluctuation mode number of 00H is determined, the fluctuation time of the first half is 0 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern number of 82H is determined, the fluctuation time of the second half is determined to 0.5 seconds. Therefore, the total fluctuation time in which the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed on the main control board 300 is 0.5 seconds. In this case, in the secondary control board 330, “high speed jackpot” of 0.5 seconds is determined and controlled to be executed as a mode of execution of the fluctuation effect. Note that this "high-speed jackpot" change presentation is executed only when the first special-prize game is executed and then the special symbol B is determined in the major-prize lottery within four times. In other words, "High-speed jackpot" is an effect that appears only when the 15R big game is played as the second big game in a very short time after the first big game is over, and actually twice In addition, the player is given an impression as if one major player game has been running for a long time.

  When the special symbol C to J is determined as the jackpot symbol in the high probability A fluctuation state, the fluctuation mode number is always 10H and the fluctuation pattern number is 95H. When the fluctuation mode number of 10H is determined, the fluctuation time of the first half is 10.0 seconds, and when the fluctuation pattern number of 95H is determined, the fluctuation time of the second half is determined to 30.0 seconds. Therefore, the total fluctuation time in which the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed on the main control board 300 is 40.0 seconds. In this case, in the sub control board 330, “big hit effect 1” of 40.0 seconds is determined and controlled as an execution mode of the variable effect. Note that this "big hit effect 1" is a change effect of the above-mentioned reach variation pattern, and has contents to notify the winning of the big hit and the continuation of the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), when the lost pattern (special symbol Y) is determined when the fluctuation state is set to the high probability B fluctuation state, the fluctuation information (the fluctuation mode number and The variation pattern number is determined to one of the following four patterns. That is, combination of variation mode number = 00H, variation pattern number = 90H, variation mode number = 00H, combination of variation pattern number = 91H, variation mode number = 00H, combination of variation pattern number = 92H, variation mode number = 10H, One of the combinations of variation pattern number = 93H is determined. Once the 90H variation pattern number is determined, the second half variation time is determined to be 2.0 seconds, and when the 91H variation pattern number is determined, the second half variation time is determined to be 4.0 seconds, the 92H When the variation pattern number is determined, the second half variation time is determined to be 8.0 seconds, and when the 93H variation pattern number is determined, the second half variation time is determined to be 30.0 seconds. Therefore, the total fluctuation time in which the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed on the main control board 300 is either 2.0 seconds, 4.0 seconds, 8.0 seconds, or 40.0 seconds. When the total fluctuation time is determined to be 2.0 seconds, 4.0 seconds, and 8.0 seconds, the secondary control board 330, as an execution mode of the fluctuation effect, the reach no fluctuation pattern corresponding to each total fluctuation time “Shortened loss 1 to 3”, which is a variation effect of, is determined and controlled. In addition, when the total fluctuation time is determined to be 40.0 seconds, in the secondary control board 330, “continuation effect” is determined and controlled as an execution mode of the fluctuation effect. This "continuation effect" is a fluctuation effect of the reach fluctuation pattern, and it is the contents that it is informed that the result of the major player lottery is a loss, and that the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state are continued.

  Further, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol when the high probability B change state is set, the change mode number is always determined to be 10H and the change pattern number is determined to be 94H. This is the same fluctuation information as in the high probability A fluctuation state. Therefore, in the sub control board 330, "high probability termination effect" is determined as in the high probability A fluctuation state, and execution control is performed. It will be done.

  Further, when the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol when the high probability B change state is set, the change information is determined to be one of the following two patterns. That is, one of the combination of the variation mode number = 10H and the variation pattern number = 95H, the combination of the variation mode number = 10H and the variation pattern number = 96H is determined. The combination of variation mode number = 10H and variation pattern number = 95H is the same variation information as when the special symbols C to J are determined as the jackpot symbol in the high probability A variation state, therefore, in the sub control board 330 , "Big hit effect 1" is determined, execution control.

  Also, when the fluctuation pattern number of 96H is determined, the latter half of the fluctuation time is determined to be 70.0 seconds. Therefore, when the combination of the fluctuation mode number = 10H and the fluctuation pattern number = 96H is determined, the total fluctuation time is 80.0 seconds. "Effect 2" is determined and controlled. The “big hit effect 2” is a change effect of the reach change pattern, and as the change effect of the second half, the special effect which is generated only when the 15R main character game is executed is performed.

  When the special symbol C to J is determined as the jackpot symbol in the high probability B fluctuation state, the fluctuation mode number is always 10H and the fluctuation pattern number is 95H. This is the same fluctuation information as the high probability A fluctuation state, and therefore, in the sub control board 330, "big hit effect 1" is determined and controlled in the same manner as when the high probability A fluctuation state is set. The Rukoto.

  As described above, in the main control board 300, the variation information is determined according to the type of the special symbol determined in the main character lottery, but the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330 are from the main control board 300. It is communicably connected to the sub control board 330 only in one direction. Since the effect mode described above is managed by the sub control board 330, the main control board 300 can not grasp which effect mode is currently set. Therefore, in the main control board 300, the fluctuation information is determined regardless of the type of effect mode set. In other words, the same variation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 regardless of which of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is set.

  FIG. 54 is a first diagram for explaining an effect flow in the first effect mode, and FIG. 55 is a second diagram for explaining an effect flow in the first effect mode. FIG. 54 (a) shows that "continuation effect", "high probability end effect", "big hit effect 1", "big hit effect 2", "high speed big hit" when the effect mode is set to the first effect mode. Shows a flow of one-time variation effect production when is performed. Among the respective variation effects, "Continuous effect", "Highly accurate finish effect", "Bigger effect 1" and "Bigger effect 2" are all reach fluctuation patterns, and first, with the start of the fluctuation effect, production The symbols 230a, 230b and 230c start variable display ((1) in the figure). Thereafter, when a predetermined time has passed, the effect symbols 230a and 230c are displayed in the reach mode in the effect display unit 200a ((2) in the figure). In the present embodiment, of the variation effects of the reach variation pattern, the aspect of the variation effect of the second half is classified into any of three effect routes of the chance route, the pinch route, and the special route. Here, when the rendering symbols 230a and 230c are in the reach mode, branch rendering is performed which indicates to which rendering route the rendering progresses ((2) in the figure).

  Then, when the rendering progresses to the chance route, the chance rendering ((3) in the figure) is executed. Here, the chance effect is, for example, content to challenge a mission given a predetermined character, and following this chance effect, a failure effect (in the figure (4)) or a success effect (in the figure (5 ) Is performed. The failure effect ((4) in the figure) is, for example, the content that the given mission fails, and in this case, the change effect is ended, and the next change effect is performed as it is. On the other hand, the success effect ((5) in the figure) indicates, for example, that the given mission is successful. In this case, the jackpot win and the high probability gaming state and time saving game even after the end of the big game State continuation is notified. In addition, when the first effect mode is set, the above-mentioned acquisition number notification effect ((6) in the figure) is executed following the successful effect during one time of the variable effect, and a major part to be executed from now on The number of winning balls obtainable by the game is notified.

  On the other hand, when the effect progresses to the pinch route, the pinch effect ((7) in the drawing) is executed. Here, the pinch effect means, for example, that the ally character is chased by the enemy character, and following the pinch effect, the fall effect ((8) in the drawing) or the avoidance effect ((9) in the drawing) To be executed. The fall effect ((8) in the figure) is, for example, that the ally character is caught by the enemy character, and in this case, the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state and the non-short play state, that is, the gaming It is informed that it has won the jackpot (special symbol A) which is not pleasing to the person. On the other hand, the avoidance effect ((9) in the figure) is, for example, that the ally character runs away from the enemy character, and in this case, the change effect is ended, and the next change effect is performed as it is.

  As is clear from this, when the presentation route is a chance route, that is, when the chance presentation is executed, it is informed that it is a simple loss, or a major role game is executed. The player is informed that the player has won the happy jackpot that the high probability gaming state continues even after the end of the major role game. That is, when the presentation route is a chance route, it is notified that the jackpot is won by the player not pleased, that is, that the gaming state is shifted to the low probability gaming state and the non-short play state. Absent. On the other hand, if the effect route is a pinch route, that is, if a pinch effect is executed, it is notified that it is a simple loss, or a jackpot is won which is not pleasing to the player. Will be informed.

  In addition, when the effect has progressed to a special route, a special determination effect is executed in which execution of the 15R main character game and notification that the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state continue thereafter are reported (see FIG. 10)). When the special determination effect is executed, the 15R main character game is always executed, and therefore, as described above, the acquired number notification effect is not executed. Also, when the special symbol B is determined when the fluctuation state is set to the high probability A fluctuation state, high-speed jackpot ((11) in the figure) is executed as the fluctuation effect of the no reach fluctuation pattern. It will be.

  In FIG. 54 (b), when the result of the main character lottery is a loss, that is, when the special symbol Y is determined, and the variation mode number = 10H and the variation pattern number = 93H, the effect route of the continuous effect FIG. There are two production routes for continuous rendering, and if it is determined that fluctuation mode number = 10H and fluctuation pattern number = 93H, it is determined by lottery whether the production route is a chance route or a pinch route. Ru. Then, when the chance route is determined, the production proceeds by the flow of fluctuation start (1) → reach and branch effect (2) → chance effect (3) → failure effect (4), and the pinch route is determined. In this case, the effect is developed in the flow of fluctuation start (1) → reach and branch effect (2) → pinch effect (7) → avoidance effect (9).

  FIG. 55 (a) shows that the special symbol A is determined by the main character lottery with the first effect mode set, and the high accuracy end in the case where the variation mode number = 10H and the variation pattern number = 94H are determined. It is a figure explaining the production route of production. As shown in FIG. 55 (a), in the production route of high certainty end production, the development progresses in the flow of fluctuation start (1) → reach and branch effect (2) → pinch effect (7) → fall effect (8) It will be done.

  In FIG. 55 (b), with the first effect mode set, the special symbol B to J is determined by the main character lottery, and when the variation mode number = 10H and the variation pattern number = 95H, the jackpot It is a figure explaining the production route of production 1. As shown in FIG. 55 (b), the production route for the jackpot effect 1 is: fluctuation start (1) → reach and branch effect (2) → chance effect (3) → success effect (5) → acquisition number notification effect (6 The presentation will progress with the flow of).

  In FIG. 55 (c), the jackpot effect 2 in the case where the special symbol B is determined by the main character lottery and the fluctuation mode number = 10H and the fluctuation pattern number = 96H is set in the first effect mode. It is a figure explaining the production route of. As shown in FIG. 55 (c), in the effect route of the jackpot effect 2, the effect is developed by the flow of start of fluctuation (1) → reach and branch effect (2) → special effect (10).

  FIG. 56 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot effect 1 in the first effect mode, and FIG. 57 is a diagram for explaining the number of round games and the number of winning prize balls for each type of special symbol. In the jackpot effect 1 in the first effect mode, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), the effect patterns 230a, 230b, 230c start fluctuating display ((1) in FIG. 55 (b)), and then FIG. As shown in b) and (c), the effect symbols 230a and 230c are stopped and displayed in the reach mode ((2) in FIG. 55 (b)). Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), a branch effect is executed which indicates to which of the chance route and the pinch route the effect progresses, and in this branch effect, as shown in FIG. 56 (e) The progress of the effect on the chance route is notified ((2) in FIG. 55 (b)).

  After that, a chance effect is executed in which an image of content that a predetermined character challenges the mission is displayed on the effect display unit 200a ((3) in FIG. 55 (b)). Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (f), the success of the mission is informed, and as shown in FIG. 56 (g), the effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c are stopped in the mode of notifying the winning of the jackpot. The success effect to be displayed is executed ((5) in FIG. 55 (b)).

  Further, in the first effect mode, an acquisition number notification effect is executed subsequently to the success effect ((6) in FIG. 55 (b)). In this acquisition number notification effect, first, as shown in FIG. 56 (h), “0000 GET” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and as shown in FIG. 56 (i), the pressing operation of the effect operation device 208 The image requesting the is displayed. Then, when the player presses the effect operating device 208, the numbers displayed on the effect display unit 200a gradually increase, and finally, as shown in FIG. The number of winning balls obtainable in the game is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  At this time, the obtainable award number of balls finally displayed on the effect display unit 200a is preset according to the type of the big hit symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57, when the jackpot symbols determined in the main character lottery are the special symbols B, G, H, I, J, 15 round games are executed. When the specified number of gaming balls are made to enter the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 in all the 15 round games, the number of winning balls to be paid out to the player is 2,250. Therefore, when the special symbols B, G, H, I, and J are determined, “2250 GET” is displayed on the effect display unit 200 a as the obtainable number of winning balls. When special symbols C, D, E, and F are determined, 10, 8, 6, and 4 R main character games are executed, and the effect display unit 200 a displays 1500 as an obtainable ball number. , 1200, 900 and 600 will be displayed.

  In this acquisition number notification effect, the operation effective time of the rendering operation device 208 is set, and the display number gradually increases each time the depression operation of the rendering operation device 208 is detected within the operation effective time. . At this time, when the number of displays becomes a preset numerical value, the number of displays is not changed even if the rendering operation device 208 is pressed more than that. In addition, when the player does not press down the rendering operation device 208 within the operation valid time, when the operation valid time has elapsed, a preset numerical value is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. As described above, in the first effect mode, the number of winning balls obtainable in the main character game is notified during the change effect.

  FIG. 58 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot effect 2 in the first effect mode. In the jackpot effect 2 in the first effect mode, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), the effect patterns 230a, 230b, 230c start fluctuating display ((1) in FIG. 55 (c)), and then FIG. As shown in b) and (c), the effect symbols 230a and 230c are stopped and displayed in the reach mode ((2) in FIG. 55 (c)). Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), a branch effect which indicates to which of the chance route and the pinch route is to be made is executed, and in the middle of this branch effect, it is shown in FIG. 58 (e). As a result, the effect display unit 200a is blacked out ((2) in FIG. 55 (b)).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 58 (f), a moving image dedicated to the special determination effect is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and as shown in FIG. The stop display 230a, 230b, 230c is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as “2250 GET” as shown in FIG. 58 (h) ((10) in FIG. 55 (b)). As described above, since the jackpot effect 2 is executed only when the 15R main character game having the largest number of obtainable award balls is executed, the above-described acquisition number notification effect is not executed, and the jackpot effect 2 can be acquired. The number of winning balls will be displayed directly.

  As described above, when the first effect mode is set, the obtainable number of winning balls is displayed during the change effect. Then, when the winning of the big hit and the number of award balls that can be acquired are informed by the change effect, a big-effect effect dedicated to the first effect mode is executed during the big-player game. Although a detailed description is omitted, for example, in the case of the special effect for the first effect mode, three effect types having different images displayed on the effect display unit 200a and sounds output from the sound output device 206 are different. It is prepared and configured so that the player can select a desired effect type at the start of the big game.

  Next, the second effect mode will be described using FIG. 59 to FIG. Even when the rendering mode is set to the second rendering mode, as in the above-described first rendering mode, "continuation rendering", "high probability ending rendering", "big hit rendering 1", "big hitting rendering 2", "Fast jackpot" is executed. However, the execution mode of the "continuation effect", "high probability end effect", "big hit effect 1", and "big hit effect 2" which are reach change patterns among the respective effects are the first effect mode and the second effect mode. And they are different.

  FIG. 59 is a first diagram for explaining an effect flow in the second effect mode, and FIG. 60 is a second diagram for explaining an effect flow in the second effect mode. In FIG. 59A, when the rendering mode is set to the second rendering mode, "continuation effect", "high probability end effect", "big hit effect 1", "big hit effect 2", "high speed big hit" Shows a flow of one-time variation effect production when is performed. Among the respective variation effects, "Continuous effect", "Highly accurate finish effect", "Bigger effect 1" and "Bigger effect 2" are all reach fluctuation patterns, and first, with the start of the fluctuation effect, production The symbols 230a, 230b and 230c start variable display ((1) in the figure). After that, when a predetermined time passes, the effect symbols 230a and 230c are displayed in reach mode in the effect display unit 200a ((2) in the figure), and the enemy character is displayed in the effect display unit 200a ((3) in the figure) ).

  Also in this second effect mode, as in the first effect mode, the change effect of the second half of the change effect of the reach change pattern is one of the three effect routes of the chance route, the pinch route and the special route. It is classified. Here, a plurality of patterns of enemy characters to be displayed on the effect display unit 200a are prepared, and the probability of shifting to each route is suggested according to the appearing enemy characters.

  Then, when the rendering progresses to the chance route, the chance rendering ((4) in the figure) is executed. Here, the chance effect in the second effect mode is, for example, that the ally character attacks the enemy character, and following this chance effect, the failure effect ((5) in the figure) or success (win) An effect ((6) in the figure) is executed. The failure effect ((5) in the figure) in the second effect mode is, for example, that the attack of the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, and in this case, the change effect ends, and the next change is made as it is. A presentation is performed. On the other hand, the success effect ((6) in the figure) in the second effect mode is, for example, that the attack of the teammate character succeeds and the enemy character is won, and in this case, the jackpot and the big game It is informed that the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state continue even after the end of the.

  On the other hand, when the effect progresses to the pinch route, the pinch effect ((7) in the drawing) is executed. The pinch effect in the second effect mode is, for example, that the enemy character attacks the teammate character, and following this pinch effect, a fall (defeat) effect ((8) in the figure) or an avoidance effect (figure) Medium (9) is executed. The fall effect ((8) in the figure) in the second effect mode is, for example, that the ally character loses the enemy character, and in this case, the player wins a jackpot (special symbol A) which is not pleasing to the player. That is, it is informed that the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short playing state. On the other hand, the avoidance effect ((9) in the figure) in the second effect mode is, for example, that the ally character defeats the attack of the enemy character, and in this case, the change effect ends, and the next change A presentation is performed.

  As is clear from this, also in the second rendering mode, as in the first rendering mode, if the rendering route is a chance route, that is, if chance rendering is performed, it is a simple loss. Is notified, or that the player has won a happy jackpot. On the other hand, if the effect route is a pinch route, that is, if a pinch effect is executed, it is informed that it was a simple loss, or a jackpot won by a player is not pleasing. It will be informed that the failure has occurred.

  In addition, when the effect has progressed to a special route, a special determination effect is executed in which execution of the 15R main character game and notification that the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state continue thereafter are reported (see FIG. 10)). However, in the second effect mode, the number of winning balls obtainable at the end of the special determination effect is not displayed. Also, when the special symbol B is determined when the fluctuation state is set to the high probability A fluctuation state, high-speed jackpot ((11) in the figure) is executed as the fluctuation effect of the no reach fluctuation pattern. It will be.

  In FIG. 59 (b), when the result of the main character lottery is lost with the second effect mode set, that is, the special symbol Y is determined, fluctuation mode number = 10H, fluctuation pattern number = 93H. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation route of continuation presentation in, when it determines in. In the second rendering mode, two production routes for continuous production are provided, and when it is determined that the fluctuation mode number = 10H and the fluctuation pattern number = 93H, either of the chance route or the pinch route is selected. It will be determined by lottery. Then, when the chance route is determined, the change start (1) → reach (2) → enemy character appearance (3) → ally character attack (chance effect (4)) → failure effect (5) Advances and the pinch route is determined, change start (1) → reach (2) → enemy character appearance (3) → enemy character attack (pinch effect (7)) → avoidance effect (9) flow Production will be developed.

  In FIG. 60 (a), in the state of being set to the second effect mode, the high probability end in the case where the special symbol A is determined by the main character lottery and the fluctuation mode number = 10H and the fluctuation pattern number = 94H It is a figure explaining the production route of production. As shown in FIG. 60 (a), the production route for the high probability end effect is variable start (1) → reach (2) → enemy character appearance (3) → enemy character attack (pinch effect (7)) → fall effect The presentation will progress with the flow of (8).

  In FIG. 60 (b), with the second effect mode set, the special symbols B to J are determined by the main character lottery, and when the variation mode number = 10H and the variation pattern number = 95H, the jackpot It is a figure explaining the production route of production 1. As shown in FIG. 60 (b), the effect route for the jackpot effect 1 starts changing (1) → reach (2) → enemy character appearance (3) → ally character attack (chance effect (4)) → success effect (6) The presentation will progress with the flow of 6).

  FIG. 61 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot effect 1 in the second effect mode. In the jackpot effect 1 in the second effect mode, as shown in FIG. 61 (a), the effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c start fluctuating display ((1) in FIG. 60 (b)), and then FIG. As shown in b) and (c), the effect symbols 230a and 230c are stopped and displayed in the reach mode ((2) in FIG. 60 (b)). Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (d), the enemy character is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and as shown in FIG. 61 (e), it indicates which of the ally character and the enemy character should attack. An image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a ((3) in FIG. 60 (b)).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 61 (f), a chance effect is executed in which the effect display unit 200a displays an image of the content that the ally character makes an attack ((4) in FIG. 60 (b)). Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (g), it is notified that the ally character has won the enemy character, and as shown in FIG. 61 (h), the effect symbols 230a and 230b are notified in a mode of notifying the winning of the big hit. , And 230c are stopped and displayed (S6 in FIG. 60B). In the first effect mode, the acquisition number notification effect is executed subsequently to the success effect, but in the second effect mode, the winning combination effect effect is started without the acquisition number notification effect being executed.

  FIG. 62 is a diagram for describing time distribution of jackpot effects 1 and 2 for each effect mode. As described above, the same variation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 regardless of which of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is set. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 62 (a) and 62 (b), when the jackpot effect 1 is executed, the variation pattern command (95H) of 30 seconds is transmitted regardless of the effect mode under setting. . When the sub-control board 330 receives the fluctuation pattern command of 95H, it determines the execution mode of the second half of the fluctuation effect composed of 30 seconds from the reach display to the end of the fluctuation effect as the jackpot effect 1.

  At this time, when the first effect mode is set, the informing number notification effect must be executed during the change effect of the jackpot effect 1, whereas the second effect mode is set. There is no need to execute the acquisition number notification effect during the fluctuation effect of the jackpot effect 1. From these reasons, as shown in FIGS. 62 (a) and 62 (b), the chance effect for the second effect mode is longer than the chance effect for the first effect mode by the time required for the acquisition number notification effect. The time of the acquisition number notification effect in the first effect mode is absorbed by the chance effect in the second effect mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 62 (c) and 62 (d), also for the jackpot effect 2, when the first effect mode is set, the number of obtainable award balls is notified just before the end of the fluctuation effect. On the other hand, when the second effect mode is set, the notification of the obtainable number of winning balls is not made. Therefore, the special decision effect for the second effect mode is longer than the special effect for the first effect mode by the time required to notify the number of obtainable award balls, and can be obtained in the first effect mode. The time required for notification of the number of winning balls is absorbed by the special determination effect in the second effect mode.

  FIG. 63 is a first diagram for explaining a first example of a major character effect in the second effect mode, and FIG. 64 is a second diagram for explaining a first example of a major character effect in the second effect mode. is there. When the above jackpot effect 1 is finished in the state set in the second effect mode, the main effect effect dedicated to the second effect mode shown in FIGS. 63 and 64 is started with the start of the main character game. Here, among the major role effects performed when the second effect mode is set, the major role effects during the 15R major role game will be described.

  In the present embodiment, three effect types are prepared in which the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and the sound output from the sound output device 206 are different as a special effect for the second effect mode. With the second effect mode set, in the main character effect executed subsequent to the jackpot effect 1, first, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), during the opening of the main character game, the effect type is selected for the player The image to be displayed is displayed. Here, the three effect types may be A type, B type and C type, respectively, and the player can select one of the effect types by depressing the effect operating device 208 within the effective operation time. It has become.

  Then, after the A type is selected as the effect type, when the first round game is started, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), the current number of round games is in the upper center of the effect display section 200a. While being displayed, at the upper right end of the effect display unit 200a, with the number of prize balls obtainable until the end of the fourth round game as a denominator, the game ball that has already been paid out (earned) during this main character game Prize sphere information is displayed with the number as the numerator. In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls to be paid out when the specified number of gaming balls enter the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 in one round game is 150. Therefore, the number of award balls obtainable before the end of the fourth round game is 600. In addition, since the number of prize balls to be paid out is 15 per entry of one game ball, the numerical value displayed on the numerator of the prize ball information is increased by 15 at a time.

  Then, during the fourth round game, an acquisition number notification effect for the second effect mode and for the A type is executed. Specifically, when the fourth round game starts, as shown in FIG. 63 (c), an image requesting pressing operation of the rendering operation device 208 is displayed, and the rendering operation device 208 within the operation effective time. When the button is pressed, as shown in FIG. 63 (d), the effect display unit 200a displays "+300" as the number of additions. After that, as shown in FIG. 63 (e), the displayed number of additions is displayed by being added to the denominator of the prize ball information.

  Here, in the present embodiment, 15, 10, 8, 6 and 4R main character games are provided, but when the second effect mode is set, the number of times of the variable effects at the time of the jackpot win is It has not been notified that a round game will be executed. On the other hand, at the start of the major player game, the denominator of the winning ball information, that is, “600” is displayed as the number of winning balls obtainable in the major player game, so that the player has at least four round games. It is reported that it will be done. Then, in the fourth round game, by displaying "+300" as the additional number, it is possible that two more round games can be executed, that is, the main role game is not the 4R main game, but 6 It can be said that it is notified that it is any of 8, 10, 15R main character games.

  In this manner, the effects shown in FIGS. 63 (c) to 63 (e) become notification numbers for the number of acquisitions for the second effect mode and for the A type, and display of the number of additions and addition of the award ball information to the denominator The addition display of the number becomes the obtainable number information directly indicating a part of the number of winning balls obtainable by the currently-played main game. During the sixth round game, as shown in FIGS. 63 (f) to 63 (h), this winning number notification effect is the eighth as shown in FIGS. 63 (i), (j) and 64 (a). During the round game, the game is executed during the tenth round game, as shown in FIGS. Then, when the 15 round games are over, as shown in FIG. 64 (e), during the ending, the number of winning prize balls acquired in the major game is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the major player effect is ended. .

  Further, when the player selects the B type or the C type during the opening of the major player game, the major player effect is executed as follows.

  FIG. 65 is a diagram for describing second and third examples of the main character effect in the second effect mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), when the player selects B type as the effect type, an image for B type is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and a sound matched with the display image is displayed. It is output from the audio output device 206. However, also in this B-type major player effect, the number of current round games and the award ball information are displayed on the effect display unit 200a as in the A-type major player effect.

  And, in the above-mentioned A type major character effect, the acquisition number notification effect is executed during the fourth, sixth, eighth and tenth round games, but with the B type major character effect only during the fourth round game, An acquisition number notification effect is executed. In this acquisition number notification effect, an image as shown in FIG. 65 (b) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a with the start of the fourth round game. Then, each time the game ball enters the second large winning opening 128, the number of additions is displayed as shown in FIG. 65 (c). The display of the additional number is performed until the sixth game ball enters. Thereafter, while the fourth round game is over, as shown in FIG. 65 (d), the total value of the additional numbers is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and as shown in FIG. 65 (e). The displayed total value is added to the denominator of the winning ball information displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (f), when the player selects the C type as the effect type, an image for the C type is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the sound matched with the display image is displayed. It is output from the audio output device 206. However, also in this C type major character effect, the number of current round games and the award ball information are displayed on the effect display unit 200a, as in the A type and B type major character effect.

  And, even in the C type major character effect, similarly to the B type major character effect, the acquisition number informing effect is executed only during the fourth round game. In the C type acquisition number notification effect, as shown in FIG. 65 (g), an image requesting a pressing operation of the effect operation device 208 is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as the fourth round game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (h), when “overlay” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. In addition, the display of the number of additions and the addition to the denominator of the winning ball information are made.

  FIG. 66 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the number of additions per effect type in the acquisition number notification effect in the second effect mode. As shown in FIG. 66 (a), in the A type major character rendition, the number of round games to be executed, ie, the number of round games for executing the number-of-earnings effect for each type of major character game being executed, A plurality of execution patterns are provided in which the number of additions to be displayed when the notification effect is performed is defined.

  For example, in the case where the execution pattern a shown in FIG. 66 (a) is determined in the case where the 15R main character game is executed, an acquisition number notification of displaying “+1650” as the additional number during the fourth round game The effect is executed, and in the other round games, the winning number notification effect is not executed. Further, for example, when the execution pattern b is determined, an acquisition number notification effect of displaying “+600” as the additional number is executed during the fourth round game, and the additional number is performed during the eighth round game. An acquisition number notification effect of displaying “+1050” as “A” is executed.

  As described above, when the second effect mode is set and the effect type is determined to be the A type, the execution pattern of the acquired number notification effect corresponding to the type of the main character game being executed is determined, and According to the execution pattern, an acquisition number notification effect is to be executed. In addition, it may be decided at the start of the main character game, for example, in which execution pattern the winning number notification effect is to be performed, or at the start of the fourth, sixth, eighth and tenth round games during the round game It is also possible to decide how to display the additional number when executing the acquisition number notification effect or executing the acquisition number notification effect. However, if it is decided at the start of the round game, the round game which always executes the acquisition number notification effect is set in advance, and the addition number to be displayed in each acquisition number notification effect is taken into consideration while considering the already displayed addition number. It is necessary to calculate the number.

  As apparent from FIG. 66 (a), the total value of the additional numbers displayed in the one or more acquisition number notification effects is “+1650” in the 15R major game, and “+900” in the 10R major game. The 8R major role game is "+600", and the 6R major role game is "+300". In the 10, 8, 6 and 4R major role games, the winning number notification effect is always executed during the 10, 8, 6 and 4th round games, respectively. However, in the acquisition number notification effect at this time, it is notified that the number of tops = 0, that is, the end of the major role game with the round game.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 66 (b), in the B and C type major character effects, the number of round games executed, that is, the number of additionals displayed in the winning number notification effect for each type of major character game executed. There is only one pattern defined. As described above, in the types B and C, since the acquisition number notification effect is performed only during the fourth round game, the first four rounds displayed from the number of prize balls obtainable in the main game A value obtained by subtracting "600" that can be acquired by the game is displayed as the additional number. Specifically, “15” is displayed as “+1650” in the 15R main role game, “+900” in the 10R main role game, “+600” in the 8R main role game, and “+300” in the 6R main role game. In addition, in the 4R main character game, in the acquisition number notification effect, it is notified that the number of additional games is 0, that is, the main character game is ended with the round game.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the player can select one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and according to the selected effect mode, the acquired number notification The presentation is performed at different times. In particular, when the second effect mode is set, the player can further select the effect type of the main character effect, and the acquisition number notification effect is executed in a different mode and timing depending on the selected effect type. .

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the first effect mode or the second effect mode, the specification that the lottery result of the jackpot will be derived in the main character lottery during the suspension stored in the main RAM 300c. Pre-reading effect of notifying and notifying that holding information is included is executed. More specifically, the prior determination information (specially indicating the main character lottery result derived when the hold stored in the main RAM 300 c is read out by the acquisition effect determination process (FIG. 25) in the main control board 300 (special Information on the type of symbol) is derived before the hold is read out. Based on the prior determination information derived by this acquisition effect determination process, the execution availability of the pre-reading effect of notifying that the specific holding information is included in the holding stored in the main RAM 300c, and performs the pre-reading effect The mode of execution of the pre-reading effect in the case where the In the present embodiment, three pre-reading effects of a first pre-reading effect, a second pre-reading effect, and a third pre-reading effect, which have different execution modes and start times, are executed. The prefetching effect of this embodiment will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 67 (a) is a view for explaining the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the pre-reading effect, and FIG. 67 (b) is a view for explaining the execution conditions of each pre-reading effect. The prefetching effect according to the present embodiment is performed when a plurality of main character games are executed in a very short time, in other words, when a jackpot lottery result is obtained twice or more among five consecutive main character lotterys. To be done. Here, in order to facilitate understanding, while explaining the case where the two jackpot lottery results are brought within a short period of time, among the two jackpot lottery results, the jackpot lottery result to be brought first, the jackpot symbol, The big game is called the first time, and the big hit lottery result, the big hit symbol, and the big game are called the second respectively. Numbers (1, 2, 3) in the table shown in FIG. 67 (a) indicate the first, second and third pre-reading effects that can be executed.

  Different execution conditions are set for the first pre-reading effect, the second pre-reading effect, and the third pre-reading effect, and when the respective execution conditions are satisfied, the target pre-reading effect can be executed. However, when the execution condition of the pre-reading effect is satisfied, whether or not the pre-reading effect is to be performed, and the start time of the pre-reading effect are determined by lottery. Therefore, even if the execution condition of the pre-reading effect is satisfied, the pre-reading effect may not be executed.

  In each pre-reading effect, as shown in FIG. 67 (a), the relationship between the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol is defined as the execution condition. Specifically, when the first jackpot symbol is the special symbol B, the main RAM 300 c further stores a hold for the special symbol B to be determined as specific suspension information for bringing the second jackpot Then, the first pre-reading effect or the second pre-reading effect can be performed. Also, when the first jackpot symbol is the special symbol B, the special symbols C, D, G, H, I, J are determined as specific hold information that brings the second jackpot to the main RAM 300 c. The third pre-reading effect becomes executable when the hold which becomes is stored.

  Also, when the first jackpot symbol is a special symbol C, D, E, F, the main RAM 300c has a hold that the special symbol B will be determined as specific suspension information that brings a second jackpot If it is further stored, the second look-ahead effect can be executed. Furthermore, when the first jackpot symbol is a special symbol G, H, I, J, the special symbol B, C, D, G, H, as specific hold information that brings a second jackpot to the main RAM 300 c. The third look-ahead effect can be performed when the hold for which I and J are to be determined is further stored.

  That is, the first pre-read effect can be performed only when the first and second jackpot symbols are both special symbols B. When the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol, the 15R main character game is executed, and it is defined that the two 15 R main character games are executed in quick succession as the execution condition of the first look-ahead effect It can be said that

  Further, when the special symbols B, C, D, E and F are determined, the 15, 10, 8, 6 and 4R main character games are executed as the first main character game. Therefore, it can be said that immediately after the end of the first major player game, the 15R major player game is executed as the second major player game as the execution condition of the second look-ahead effect. That is, the second prefetch effect is executed when the second major game is the 15R major game regardless of the type of the first major game.

  Further, when the special symbols B, G, H, I, J are determined, the 15R major player game is executed as the first major player game. Therefore, it is defined as the condition for executing the third look-ahead effect that the 15R main character game is executed as the first main character game and then the 15, 10, 8R main character game is immediately executed as the second main character game. It can be said that In other words, in the third look-ahead effect, a 15R major player game capable of acquiring the largest number of prize balls is executed as the first major player game, and a second major player game is a major player with a predetermined number or more of obtainable prize balls. It will be performed when a game is performed.

  As described above, the first and second jackpot symbol types are set in advance as execution conditions for each pre-reading effect, and the corresponding pre-reading effect can be executed only when the execution conditions are satisfied. Also, with regard to the first pre-reading effect, the types of jackpot symbols of the first and second times satisfy the relationship shown in FIG. 67 (a) and further satisfy the execution conditions shown in FIG. 67 (b) Need to be.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 67 (b), in the first prefetching effect, the effect mode is set to the first effect mode, and the variation pattern number determined at the time of the first jackpot winning is It becomes executable only when it is 96H in which the above-mentioned big hit production 2 (special decision production) is executed. As to the time to determine whether the condition for executing the first look-ahead effect is satisfied, the first jackpot lottery result is derived, and it is the time when the first half of the change effect is started. In other words, when the special symbol B is determined as the big hit symbol by the main character lottery in the first effect mode and the change pattern number of 96H is determined, the special symbol B is further added at the start of the change effect. It is determined whether specific hold information for which is to be determined is stored. As a result, when it is determined that the specific hold information that the special symbol B is to be determined is stored, it is determined that all the execution conditions are satisfied, and the first look-ahead effect can be performed.

  Note that the second pre-reading effect and the third pre-reading effect can be executed when any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is set. And the judgment time of whether or not the execution condition of the second look-ahead effect is satisfied is the start time of the second-half of the change effect of the change presentation for reporting the first jackpot lottery result, the third look-ahead The determination time of whether the execution condition of the effect is satisfied is at the start of the first major role game.

  In this manner, the jackpot lottery result is derived by the jackpot lottery, and the fluctuation effect for notifying the jackpot lottery result is executed, and the jackpot lottery result is derived when the jackpot game is executed after the end of the fluctuation effect. From (the main character lottery is performed), the period until the end of the first main character game is the target period of the judgment of the execution condition of the pre-reading effect. Then, if the specific hold information is stored by the time set in advance during the target period, the specific hold information is executed based on the type of the first major player game to be executed within the target period and the specific hold information. The execution mode of the pre-reading effect is determined by one or both of the second main character game types and the time when the specific hold information is stored.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific suspension information by the preset time of the first variation effect (at the start of the first half of the variation effect or at the start of the second variation effect) in the target period. If is stored, one of the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect is determined, and if the specific hold information is stored at the start of the first major role game, the third look-ahead effect is It can be determined. Thus, when the specific hold information is stored by the preset time of the first variation effect within the target period, when the execution of the prefetch effect is determined, and within the target period, 1 The execution mode of the different pre-reading effect is determined when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined when the specific hold information is stored at the start of the second main character game.

  In addition, the specific hold information is stored at the time when the jackpot lottery result is derived (at the start of the first half of the fluctuation production), and when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined and after the jackpot lottery result is derived, the jackpot The different pre-reading effects are stored when the specific hold information is stored and the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined by the preset time of the first changing effect notifying the lottery result (at the start of the changing effect of the second half) The implementation mode of is determined.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, the start time of the second pre-read effect differs depending on the effect mode being set. Specifically, when the first effect mode is set, the start time of the second pre-reading effect is determined during the fluctuation effect informing the first jackpot lottery result performed within the target period, When the second effect mode is set, the start time of the second pre-reading effect is determined to be during the first major role game. Further, the execution mode of the second pre-reading effect differs between when it is set to the first effect mode and when it is set to the second effect mode. In other words, when the start time of the pre-reading effect is determined to be during the variable effect informing the first jackpot lottery result, and when it is determined that it is being during the first main character game, the second pre-reading effect is different The mode of implementation will be determined.

  As described above, by performing pre-reading effects in different modes based on various information, the appearance frequency of pre-reading effects notifying that a plurality of big-prize games are executed in succession in a short period of time is secured Be done. In addition, since the range of the number of winning balls that can be obtained by the player is defined according to the execution mode of the pre-reading effect, only a few winning balls can be obtained despite the pre-reading effect being executed. Such stress is alleviated, and it is possible to improve the effects of presentation and to improve the interest of the game.

  Next, an example of each of the above-described prefetching effects will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 68 is a diagram for explaining an example of the first pre-reading effect. As described above, when the 15R major player game is executed twice in a row, this first look-ahead effect is set to the first effect mode, and the start of the fluctuation effect informing the first jackpot lottery result Sometimes, when all the execution conditions of that the specific suspension information that brings the second jackpot is stored, and that the first fluctuation effect is the jackpot effect 2 (special decision effect) of 70 seconds, are satisfied To be executed. The first pre-read effect is executed as the first change effect or together with the first change effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 68 (a) and 68 (b), in the variation effect notifying the first jackpot win, as shown in FIG. As shown in 68 (c), a special moving image which is not normally displayed is reproduced as a special effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (d), the effect symbols 230a, 230b, and 230c are stopped and displayed in a combination in which the jackpot winning (15R jackpot winning) is notified. If the first pre-reading effect is not executed, then “+2250 GET” is displayed on the effect display unit 200 a as shown in FIG. 58 (i), but if the first pre-reading effect is executed, As shown in FIG. 68 (e), "4500 GET" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  As described above, in the first pre-read effect, it is informed that it is possible to obtain a prize ball of the maximum prize ball number (here, 2250) obtainable by one major player game. More specifically, during execution of the first variation presentation notifying the jackpot lottery result, the specific hold information is brought to the number of prize balls obtainable by the first major player game executed after the end of the variation presentation. The total obtainable number (here, 2250 + 2250 = 4500) in which the number of winning balls obtainable by the second major player game is added is notified.

  In this way, when the first look-ahead effect is executed during the first change effect, as shown in FIG. 68 (f), the special effect that normally does not appear even during the first major game Premier production is performed. As shown in FIG. 68 (g), during the first major role game, "2250", which is the number of winning balls obtainable in the first major game, is displayed on the denominator of the prize ball information. Then, when the first major role game ends, as shown in FIG. 68 (h), after the effect display unit 200a is blacked out, as shown in FIG. 68 (i), “+2250” is displayed and the second time During the major role game of, as shown in FIG. 68 (j), the denominator of the winning ball information is displayed as “4500” which is the total obtainable number.

  In addition, since the fluctuation state becomes high probability A fluctuation state when the first major player game is over, the variation effects to be executed between the first major player game and the second major player game is a lost time and a big hit Each time is 0.5 seconds (see FIG. 53 (a)). Since the blackout shown in FIG. 68 (h) and the display of “+2250” shown in FIG. 68 (i) are performed during such a high speed fluctuation, the second main game is immediately performed after the first main character game is over. When the first look-ahead effect is executed, an impression is given as to whether or not 4500 prize balls can be obtained by one large-play game.

  FIG. 69 is a diagram for explaining an example of the second pre-reading effect in the first effect mode. As described above, this second pre-read effect is a specific for bringing a second big hit at the start of the second half of the variable effect informing the first big hit lottery result when the second big game is the 15R big game It is executed when the execution condition that the suspension information is stored is satisfied. The second look-ahead effect in the first effect mode is executed as a first change effect, more specifically, as an acquisition number notification effect executed during the first change effect.

  Although this second pre-reading effect appears only when the jackpot effect 1 is being executed, the player is informed of the number of acquisitions to be executed at the end of the jackpot effect 1 regarding the appearance availability of the second pre-reading effect It can not be determined until the effect is performed. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 69 (a) to 69 (c), in the jackpot effect 1, it is the same as the normal jackpot effect 1 shown in FIG. 56 until the effect symbols 230a, 230b, 230c are stopped and displayed. .

  Then, when the effect symbols 230a, 230b and 230c are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIGS. 69 (d) to 69 (f), the award balls obtainable in the first major character game by pressing the effect operating device 208. The number is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. When the second pre-reading effect is not executed, fluctuation production ends in the state of Figure 69 (f), but when the second pre-reading effect is executed, as shown in Figure 69 (g), the effect display unit “Break through limit” is displayed on 200a, and as shown in FIG. 69 (h), an image requesting a pressing operation of the rendering operation device 208 is displayed again.

  At this time, when the player presses the effect operating device 208, as shown in FIG. 69 (i), the effect display unit 200a displays "limit over" and "4500 GET". As shown in FIG. 69 (j), during the first major role game, the denominator of the winning ball information is displayed as "4500" which is the total obtainable number.

  Here, the case has been described where the first and second major role games are both 15R major role games, but the second look-ahead effect is when the first major role game is 10, 8, 6, 4R major role games. Is also performed. Therefore, when the first major player game is a 10R major player game, 2250 which is the number of prize balls obtainable in the second 15R major game is added to 1500 which is the number of prize balls obtainable in the 10R major game. 3750 is the total obtainable number. Similarly, if the first major game is the 8R major game, 3450 is the total obtainable number, and if the first major game is the 6R major game, 3150 is the total obtainable number, 1 When the second major player game is the 4R major player game, 2850 is the total obtainable number. As described above, according to the second pre-reading effect notifying the big hit lottery result, it is informed by the obtaining number notification effect that it is possible to obtain an award ball more than the maximum award ball number that can be obtained by one big game. The Rukoto.

  FIG. 70 is a view for explaining an example of the second pre-read effect when the type A is selected as the effect type in the second effect mode. The second look-ahead effect in the second effect mode is executed as a major effect produced during the first major game, more specifically, as an acquisition number notification effect executed during the first major game. Here, the case where the 15R big game is executed as the first big game will be described. As shown in FIG. 70 (a), when the A type is selected as the effect type of the high-grade effect, as described above, the acquisition number notification effect is executed during the fourth, sixth, eighth and tenth round games . At this time, as shown in FIG. 70 (b), an acquisition number notification effect is started during the tenth round game, and a pressing operation of the effect operation device 208 is requested. Up to this point, regardless of whether or not the second look-ahead effect is executed, the progress contents of the effect are the same, but when the second look-ahead effect is executed, the figure is displayed by the pressing operation of the effect operation device 208 by the player. As shown in 70 (c), the effect display unit 200a displays "+750" as the number of winning balls that can be obtained, and also displays "break through the limit".

  After that, as shown in FIG. 70 (d), “limit is exceeded” is continuously displayed on the lower left of the effect display unit 200a until the first major role game ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 70 (e), the effect display unit 200a is again performed across the variable effects from the end (ending) of the first major player game to the start of the second major player game. Is displayed as "breaking the limit". Then, the image as shown in FIG. 70 (f) is displayed with the start of the second jackpot variation presentation, and as shown in FIG. 70 (g), with the start of the second major player game, The number of winning balls that can be acquired in the major role game of is notified. As shown in FIG. 70 (h), during the second major role game, the denominator of the winning ball information is displayed as "4500" which is the total obtainable number.

  FIG. 71 is a diagram for explaining an example of a second pre-reading effect when the types B and C are selected as the effect type in the second effect mode. As shown in FIG. 71 (a), when the B type is selected as the effect type of major character effect, as described above, the acquisition number notification effect is executed during the fourth round game. At this time, as shown in FIG. 71 (b), an acquisition number notification effect is started during the fourth round game, and the additional number is displayed each time the game ball enters the second large winning opening 128 .

  Up to this point, regardless of whether or not the second look-ahead effect is executed, the progress contents of the effect are the same, but when the second look-ahead effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 71 (c), the effect display unit It is displayed as "limit exceeded" on 200a. Thereafter, while the fourth round game is over, as shown in FIG. 71 (d), the total value of the additional numbers is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and as shown in FIG. 71 (e). The displayed total value is added to the denominator of the winning ball information displayed on the effect display unit 200a. In addition, when the second look-ahead effect is executed, “limit over” is continued on the lower left of the effect display unit 200a until the first major role game ends after the start of the fifth round game. Is displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 71 (f), even when the player selects C type as the effect type, as shown in FIG. 71 (g), the acquisition number notification effect is executed during the fourth round game. Be done. At this time, when the player depresses the rendering operation device 208 within the operation effective time, as shown in FIG. 71 (h), “limit overrun” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and thereafter, FIG. 71 (d) The presentation progresses as shown in (e).

  In addition, in the case where the effect mode is set to the second effect mode, when all the execution conditions of the second look-ahead effect are satisfied, the start time is determined by lottery at the time of execution of the acquisition number notification effect. Specifically, when the effect type is the A type, the acquisition number notification effect is performed once or a plurality of times. When the player depresses the production operation device 208 during the acquisition number notification effect, it is determined by lottery whether or not to start the second pre-reading effect, that is, whether or not to display the "limit breakthrough". When the start of the second look-ahead effect is determined by this lottery, "limit is exceeded" is displayed at that time, and if it fails in this lottery, the start of the second look-ahead effect is the first major-prize game It is carried over to the number notification production of the acquisition after next time in the middle. In this way, as a result of carrying over the start of the second look-ahead effect, if the second look-ahead effect is not started during the acquisition number notification effect, for example, it is preset, such as during the last round game of the first major game. The second look-ahead effect is forcibly triggered at the timing.

  In addition, when the effect type is B type, each time the game ball enters the second large winning opening 128 during the fourth round game, a lottery of additional numbers to be displayed on the effect display portion 200a is performed At the same time, a lottery is performed to determine whether to start the second look-ahead effect. As a result of omission in this lottery, even if the second look-ahead effect is not started during the fourth round game, the second look-ahead effect is given at a preset timing, such as during the last round game of the first major game. Forced to be triggered. Also in the case where the effect type is the C type, similarly, a lottery for determining whether or not to start the second look-ahead effect is determined by the drawing operation when the depression operation of the effect operating device 208 is performed during the acquisition number notification effect. The second pre-read effect is forced to be activated at a predetermined timing.

  Here, whether or not to execute the second pre-reading effect, and the start time are determined when the acquisition number notification effect is executed, but when the execution condition of the second pre-reading effect is determined, the execution timing of the second pre-reading effect is You may decide. In addition, when it fails in the lottery whether or not to start the second pre-reading effect, it is possible not to execute the second pre-reading effect without forcing it.

  FIG. 72 is a diagram for explaining an example of the third pre-reading effect. The third pre-reading effect may be executed when any of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is set, and the execution mode thereof may be either the first effect mode or the second effect mode. It is the same. However, this third look-ahead effect is executed only when the first major player game is a 15R major player game, and the execution timing thereof is during two consecutive round games of the twelfth to fifteenth round games. It has become.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 72 (a), "JACKPOT CHANCE" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a during the interval before the start of the third pre-reading effect. Then, at the start of the first half round game (12 to 14) of the two round games in which the third look-ahead effect is carried out, the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c is not energized as shown in FIG. 72 (b) The movable member 216 is controlled to be in the state and protrudes into the discharge passage 212b. As a result, the gaming balls having entered the first large winning opening 126 during the first half round game are stored in the introduction passage 212 a of the discharge ball storage unit 212.

  At this time, with respect to a part or all of the game balls stored in the discharge ball storage unit 212, it is suggested that the specific hold information is stored each time the game balls enter the first large winning opening 126. Expected degree suggestion production is executed. Specifically, each time the game ball to be stored in the introduction passage 212a of the discharge ball storage unit 212 enters the first large winning opening 126, whether to turn on the effect lighting device 204, it lights up In the case, the lighting color is determined by lottery. Here, the lighting color of the effect lighting device is, for example, provided in a plurality of patterns such as blue, yellow, green and red, and when specific hold information is stored, blue → yellow → green → red in order The selection probability is set to be high, and when the specific hold information is not stored, the selection probability is set to be low in the order of blue → yellow → green → red.

  In this manner, when the lighting color of the effect lighting device 204 is determined, processing for lighting control of the effect lighting device 204 is performed in the sub control board 330. Therefore, when the third look-ahead effect is executed, first, every time the first large winning opening 126 enters the ball, an expectation degree suggestion effect, that is, the specific hold information is stored by the lighting color of the effect lighting device 204 It is suggested that it may be done.

  Then, during the interval after the end of the first half round game, as shown in FIG. 72 (c), “READY” is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 72 (d), at the start of the second half round game (13 to 15), the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c is controlled to be energized, and the movable member 216 retracts from the discharge passage 212b. Thereby, with the start of the second half round game, the gaming balls stored in the introduction passage 212a are discharged at a stretch from the introduction passage 212a to the discharge passage 212b. At this time, after the effect image according to the discharge of the game ball is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 72 (e), "Success" is displayed, and thereafter, the first major role game is Until the process is completed, “JACKPOT” is continuously displayed on the upper right of the effect display unit 200a.

  In addition, even when the specific hold information is not stored, after the effects shown in FIGS. 72 (a) to 72 (d) are performed with a certain probability, so-called “failed” is finally displayed. "Gase directed" is executed. By performing such a garbled effect, the player's sense of tension can be further enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Thus, in the third look-ahead effect, the game ball having entered the first large winning opening 126 during a major game is placed in the discharge ball storage section 212 (introduction passage 212a) provided at a position where the player can visually recognize. While storing and discharging the stored game balls from the discharge ball storage unit 212, or before and after the discharge of the game balls from the discharge ball storage unit 212, it is an effect to notify that the specific hold information is stored. . Such a third look-ahead effect has a very high visual effect and can lead to a further improvement of the effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of pre-reading effects different from the execution condition, the execution timing, and the execution mode are executed, and the interest of the game can be improved by the improvement of the effect.

  Below, the process in the sub control board 330 for performing each said effect is demonstrated.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 73 is a flowchart for describing the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
The sub CPU 330 a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330 b in response to power on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 330 c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly performs the process of step S1000-3 until an interrupt process is performed. Note that a plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is asynchronously updated.

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 74 is a flow chart for explaining the sub timer interrupt process (S1100) of the sub control board 330. The sub control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) for generating clock pulses at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S 1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330 a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by one each time the sub timer interrupt processing of the relevant sub control board 330, and stop the subtraction when it reaches zero.

(Step S1200)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 330c, and performs various processing according to the received command. In the sub control board 330, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 300, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer is analyzed by the command reception interrupt process.

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the fluctuation effect, refers to the time table set for each fluctuation effect, and executes the processing corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table, during the fluctuation time schedule management process I do. The details of this fluctuating time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1400)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for executing the effect mode selection effect and the effect type selection effect as the effect during the opening of the major player game. This process is executed when the process for starting the effect mode selection effect (FIG. 52) or the effect type selection effect (eg, FIG. 63 (a)) is performed in the opening designation command reception process described later. Ru. Here, in order to manage the operation effective time of the rendering operation device 208 and to display the provisionally selected rendering mode or the effect type when the operation signal is input from the rendering operation device detection switch 208 s within the operation effective time. Perform the processing of Also, when the operation effective time has elapsed, the effect mode or effect type temporarily selected at that time is stored as the effect mode or effect type selected by the player. That is, according to this process, the effect mode is set during the opening of the main character effect at the first hit, and the effect type is set during the opening of the main character effect other than at the first hit.

(Step S1500)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for executing an acquisition number notification effect. This process is executed in response to the acquisition number notification effect preparation process being performed in the during-the-duration time schedule management process and the special winning opening open designation command reception process described later. Here, when the effective operation time of the rendering operation device 208 is managed or a detection signal is input from the rendering operation device detection switch 208s or the second large winning opening detection switch 128s within the effective operation time, the effect display portion 200a is displayed. Various processes for executing an acquisition number notification effect are executed, such as setting a command for displaying a predetermined number of additions in the transmission buffer.

  Also, here, execution processing of the second pre-reading effect is also performed as the acquisition number notification effect. Although the details will be described later, when the execution condition of the second pre-reading effect is satisfied, the second pre-reading effect waiting flag is turned on. Then, when the second pre-reading effect waiting flag is on during the process of step S1500, if the detection signal is input from the effect operating device detection switch 208s or the second large winning opening detection switch 128s, the number of additions is In addition to the display process and the like of the above, a lottery process as to whether or not to start the second pre-reading effect is performed. Then, when the start of the second look-ahead effect is determined by this lottery process, processing for starting a second look-ahead effect is performed as an acquisition number notification effect or during an acquisition number notification effect.

(Step S1600)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process for executing the third pre-reading effect. This processing is executed triggered by the execution of the third look-ahead effect start process in the special winning opening open designation command reception process described later. Here, a command to display a predetermined image on the effect display unit 200a is set in the transmission buffer, or the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c is controlled to conduct, and the third pre-reading effect is executed.

  Further, here, in the first half round game of the two round games for executing the third look-ahead effect, processing for executing the expectation degree indication effect is performed. That is, depending on whether or not the specific hold information is stored, each time the entry of the game ball to the first large winning opening 126 is detected during the first half round game which is the execution target of the third look-ahead effect The lighting availability of the effect lighting device 204 and the lighting color are determined by lottery. Then, when lighting of the effect lighting device 204 and the lighting color at that time are determined, control for lighting the effect lighting device 204 is performed as determined.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330 a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 330 c to the image control board 340 and the illumination control board 350.

(Step S1100-9)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt processing.

  FIG. 75 is a flow chart for explaining the prefetch designation command reception process executed when the prefetch designation command (prefetch designation symbol command) is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, after the prefetch designation command (prefetch designation symbol command) is set in step S536-11 of FIG. 25 in the main control board 300, the sub command transmission process (see FIG. 17) of step S100-39 causes a sub It is transmitted to the control board 330.

(Step S1210-1)
When the pre-reading designation command is received, the sub CPU 330a analyzes the received pre-reading designation command, and for the newly stored holding, the type of special symbol determined when the holding is read and the main character lottery is performed. Is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 330 c, and the prefetch designation command reception process is ended.

  FIG. 76 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation command reception process which is executed when the fluctuation command (the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command) is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the fluctuation mode command is set in step S611-15 of FIG. 29 on the main control board 300, and the fluctuation pattern command is set in step S611-19 of FIG. 29 on the main control board 300, It is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 17) of step S100-39.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the fluctuation command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received fluctuation mode command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the received fluctuation pattern command.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a stores the information on the type of the special symbol determined by the main control board 300 from the analysis result of the step S1220-1 and the step S1220-3 as the symbol information in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 330c. .

(Step S1220-7)
From the analysis results in steps S1220-1 and S1220-3, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the received variation command is a specific combination, specifically, a variation mode command corresponding to a variation mode number of 10H; It is determined whether it is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number of 96H. That is, here, it is determined whether or not it is a change command for executing the jackpot effect 2. As a result, if it is determined that the received variation command is a specific combination, the process proceeds to step S1220-9. If it is determined that the received variation command is not a specific combination, the process proceeds to step S1220-27.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the prior determination information stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1220-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the stored prior determination information includes the prior determination information indicating that the special symbol B is to be determined by the main character lottery, in other words, the stored pending. Determines whether the special symbol B is included in the specific hold information to be determined. As a result, when it is determined that the special hold information in which the special symbol B is determined is included, the process proceeds to step S1220-13, and it is determined that the special hold information in which the special symbol B is determined is not included. If it has, the process moves to step S1220-27.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the first effect mode flag is on, that is, whether the first effect mode is currently set. As a result, when it is determined that the first effect mode is set, the process proceeds to step S1220-15, and when it is determined that the first effect mode is not set, the process proceeds to step S1220-27. .

(Step S1220-15)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing necessary to execute the first pre-reading effect (premium effect) as the variation effect. Here, an effect execution command for executing the first pre-reading effect (premium effect) is set in the transmission buffer. The effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 340 and the electric decoration control board 350, and the image control board 340 is controlled to display a change effect image corresponding to the received change effect execution command. Ru. In addition, in the electric decoration control board 350, the sound output control corresponding to the change effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and the lighting control of the effect lighting device 204 are performed based on the received change effect execution command. It becomes. Here, although it has been described that the first look-ahead effect is necessarily performed when the execution condition of the first look-ahead effect is satisfied, a lottery is performed when the execution condition is satisfied, Whether to execute the first pre-reading effect may be determined according to the lottery result.

(Step S1220-17)
The sub CPU 330a calculates the number of display award balls to be displayed in the first pre-reading effect. In addition, the number by which the prior determination information in which the special symbol B is to be determined is stored is confirmed here, and the number of winning balls to be displayed in the first pre-reading effect is calculated according to the number.

(Step S1220-19)
The sub CPU 330a sets a winning ball number display command for displaying the number of winning balls calculated in step S1220-17 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S1220-21)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the first pre-reading flag indicating execution of the first pre-reading effect.

(Step S1220-23)
The sub CPU 330a sets data of a time table corresponding to the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect determined in each of the above steps.

(Step S1220-25)
The sub CPU 330a resets the fluctuation time counting timer to count the execution time of the fluctuation effect, and ends the fluctuation command reception process. Note that the fluctuation time counting timer reset here is added with a counter value each time the timer interrupt processing in the fluctuation time schedule management process of step S1300, whereby the execution time of the fluctuation effect is clocked. Become.

(Step S1220-27)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in the step S1000-3, and refers to the table corresponding to the current effect mode among the first half variation effect determination table of FIG. 50 (a). In the first half, based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-1, the form of the first half of the fluctuation effect is determined.

(Step S1220-29)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in the step S1000-3, and refers to the table corresponding to the current effect mode among the second half change effect determination table of FIG. 50 (b). Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S 1220-3, the form of the second half of the fluctuation presentation is determined.

(Step S1220-31)
The sub CPU 330a sets, in the transmission buffer, a fluctuation effect execution command for executing the fluctuation effect determined in steps S1220-27 and S1220-29. The variation production execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 340 and the electric decoration control board 350, and the image control board 340 is controlled to display a variation production image corresponding to the received fluctuation production execution command. Ru. In addition, in the electric decoration control board 350, the sound output control corresponding to the change effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a and the lighting control of the effect lighting device 204 are performed based on the received change effect execution command. It becomes.

(Step S1220-33)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the first prefetch flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the first pre-reading flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1220-35, and when it is determined that the first pre-reading flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S1220-23. .

(Step S1220-35)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the change effect is a high-speed jackpot. As a result, if it is determined that the high speed jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S1220-37, and if it is determined that the high speed jackpot is not performed, the process proceeds to step S1220-23. In the case where it is determined that the fluctuation effect is a high-speed jackpot, when the first pre-reading effect is executed, the first 15R main character game is ended, and the second jackpot win is notified It is.

(Step S1220-37)
The sub CPU 330a sets an additional notification effect execution command for executing the additional notification effect shown in FIG. 68 (i) in the transmission buffer.

(Step S1220-39)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the first pre-reading flag, and shifts the processing to step S1220-23.

  By the above-mentioned fluctuation command reception processing, fluctuation presentation and the 1st look-ahead presentation presentation will be performed.

  FIG. 77 is a flowchart for explaining the during-changing time schedule management process (step S1300).

(Step S 1300-1)
The sub CPU 330a first adds the counter value of the fluctuation time counting timer, and updates the execution time of the fluctuation effect.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the time table set during the execution of the fluctuation effect, sets various commands in the transmission buffer, and turns various flags ON / OFF according to the current execution time of the fluctuation effect. Execute control processing.

(Step S1300-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the high probability gaming state is determined, the process proceeds to step S1300-7. When it is determined that the high probability gaming state is not determined, the fluctuating time schedule management process is ended.

(Step S1300-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the progress status of the change effect currently being executed is the reach timing, that is, whether it is the start time point of the second half of the change effect. As a result, if it is determined that the reach timing is reached, the process proceeds to step S1300-9, and if it is determined that the reach timing is not reached, the process proceeds to step S1300-21.

(Step S1300-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the currently-performing fluctuation presentation is a fluctuation presentation for notifying a jackpot winning. As a result, when it is determined that it is a fluctuation effect notifying that the jackpot is won, the process proceeds to step S1300-11, and when it is judged that it is not a fluctuation effect notifying that the jackpot is won, the time schedule management during fluctuation End the process.

(Step S1300-11)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the prior determination information stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1300-13)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the type of the special symbol currently displayed at the time of the fluctuation stop, that is, the special symbol displayed at the time of the fluctuation stop, at the start of the fluctuation effect, that is, the symbol information currently stored.

(Step S1300-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines, based on the information confirmed in the above steps S1300-11 and S1300-13, whether the execution condition of the second pre-reading effect is satisfied. In other words, the type of the special symbol determined in the main character lottery based on the stored suspension and the type of the special symbol currently displayed in a variable display and stopped at the time of fluctuation stop can execute the second look-ahead effect It is determined whether it is a combination. As a result, when it is determined that the execution condition of the second look-ahead effect is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1300-17, and when it is determined that the execution condition of the second pre-reading effect is not satisfied, the variation End the medium time schedule management process.

(Step S1300-17)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the first prefetch flag is turned off. As a result, when it is determined that the first pre-reading flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1300-19, and when it is determined that the first pre-reading flag is not off, the fluctuating time schedule management process is performed. finish.

(Step S1300-19)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the second pre-reading effect waiting flag, and ends the during-changing time schedule management process.

(Step S1300-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the progress status of the fluctuation effect currently being executed is the acquisition number notification effect start timing. As a result, when it is determined that the acquisition number notification effect start timing is determined, the process proceeds to step S1300-23, and when it is determined that the acquisition number notification effect start timing is not determined, the variable time schedule management process is ended. .

(Step S1300-23)
The sub CPU 330a notifies the number of acquisitions to execute various processes necessary to start the notification of the number of acquisitions, such as turning on a flag indicating that the notification of the number of acquisitions is to be performed from now on. The effect preparation process is performed, and the fluctuating time schedule management process is ended. When the acquisition number notification effect preparation process is performed, the acquisition number notification effect (second prefetch effect) is started in step S1500 described above.

  FIG. 78 is a flow chart for explaining the opening designation command reception processing which is executed when the opening designation command is received among the command analysis processing. As described above, the opening designation command is set in step S630-23 in FIG. 31 in the main control board 300, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 17) in step S100-39. Ru.

(Step S1230-1)
When the opening designating command is received, the sub CPU 330a first confirms the symbol information, and confirms the type of the special symbol which is stopped and displayed immediately before.

(Step S1230-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the special symbol A has been stopped and displayed from the symbol information confirmed in the step S1230-1. As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol A is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S 1230-5. When it is determined that the special symbol A is not stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S 1230-9.

(Step S1230-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets a high probability end effect execution flag for executing the high probability end effect as the high winnings effect.

(Step S1230-7)
The sub CPU 330a resets (0) the counter value (R) of the number-of-runs counter, and ends the opening designation command reception process.

(Step S1230-9)
The sub CPU 330a stores, as a new counter value (R), a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value (R) of the number of consecutive times counter.

(Step S1230-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value (R) of the continuous play number counter updated in step S1230-9 is 1 or less, that is, whether to start the high winning game at the first hit. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value (R) is 1 or less, the process proceeds to step S1230-13, and when it is determined that the counter value (R) is not 1 or less, the process proceeds to step S1230-17. Transfer.

(Step S1230-13)
The sub CPU 330a executes a process necessary to start the effect mode selection effect during the opening. In this process, a process for permitting the effect mode and effect type selection effect execution process in step S1400 is performed, and thereafter, in the process in step S1400, the effect mode is selected and set according to the pressing operation of effect operation device 208. It will be done.

(Step S1230-15)
The sub CPU 330a sets a first per capita effect execution flag for executing a major role effect for the first hit during a major game, and ends the opening designation command reception process.

(Step S1230-17)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether any one of the special symbols c, d, e and f is stopped and displayed from the symbol information checked in the step S1230-1. As a result, when it is determined that any one of the special symbols c, d, e, f is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S 1230-19, and any of the special symbols c, d, e, f is stopped and displayed. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S1230-21.

(Step S1230-19)
The sub CPU 330a sets a major player effect execution flag for executing the major player effect for the special symbols c, d, e, f, and ends the opening designation command reception process.

(Step S1230-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the first prefetch flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the first prefetch flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1230-23, and when it is determined that the first prefetch flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S1230-25. .

(Step S1230-23)
The sub CPU 330a sets a large winning effect execution flag for executing a high winning combination effect for the jackpot effect 2 during the high winning combination game, and ends the opening designation command reception process.

(Step S1230-25)
The sub CPU 330a executes a process necessary to start the effect type selection effect. In this process, a process for permitting the effect mode and effect type selection effect execution process in step S1400 is performed, and thereafter, in the process in step S1400, the effect type is selected and set according to the pressing operation of effect operation device 208. It will be done.

(Step S1230-27)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the second effect mode is currently set. As a result, when it is determined that the second effect mode is set, the process proceeds to step S1230-29, and when it is determined that the second effect mode is not set, the process proceeds to step S1230-31. .

(Step S1230-29)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the second pre-reading effect waiting flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the second pre-reading effect waiting flag is turned on, the opening designation command reception processing is ended, and when it is determined that the second pre-reading effect waiting flag is not turned on, step S1230- Transfer the process to 33.

(Step S1230-31)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the first prefetch flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the first pre-reading flag is turned on, the opening designation command reception process is ended, and when it is determined that the first pre-reading flag is not turned on, the process is performed in step S1230-33. Move.

(Step S1230-33)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the prior determination information stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Steps S1230-35)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the condition for executing the third look-ahead effect is satisfied, based on the symbol information checked in step S1230-1 and the prior determination information checked in step S1230-33. Then, when it is determined that the condition for executing the third pre-reading effect is satisfied, for example, it is determined whether or not the third pre-reading effect is to be performed by, for example, a lottery process. In addition, even when the condition for executing the third pre-reading effect is not established, the execution of the so-called "gasse effect" is determined with a predetermined probability.

(Step S1230-37)
The sub CPU 330a determines and stores an execution round for executing the third prefetch effect or the garbled effect, when the execution of the third prefetch effect or the gasse effect is determined in step S1230-35, and the opening designation command is received. End the process.

  FIG. 79 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening open designation command reception processing which is executed when the special winning opening opening designation command is received among the command analysis processing. As described above, after the special winning opening open designation command is set in step S640-5 of FIG. 32 in the main control board 300, the sub control board 330 is subjected to the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 17) of step S100-39. Sent to In addition, the special winning opening opening specification command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 at the start of each round game, and in each special winning opening opening specification command, it is possible to distinguish information about what round game is to be started. It is configured.

(Step S1240-1)
The sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received special winning opening opening designation command, and determines whether the received special winning opening opening designation command is a command indicating the start of the first round game. As a result, when it is determined that the command indicates the start of the first round game, the process proceeds to step S1240-3, and when it is determined that the command does not indicate the start of the first round game, the step Transfer the process to S1240-15.

(Step S1240-3)
At the start of the opening, the sub CPU 330 a determines in step S 1230-5, step S 1230-15, step S 1230-19, and step S 1230-23 whether the main character game effect execution flag is set. As a result, when it is determined that the main character game effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1240-5, and when it is determined that the main character game effect execution flag is not set, step S1240-7 Transfer the process to In the processing, it is determined that the effect type selection effect is performed during the opening, when it is determined that the main character game effect execution flag is not set.

(Step S1240-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes various processes necessary to start the big-player effect corresponding to the set special-effect game production execution flag, and ends the special winning opening open designation command reception process. As a result, with the start of the first round game, various types of large-effects effects will be started.

(Step S1240-7)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the currently set effect mode and effect type selected by the player in step S1400.

(Step S1240-9)
The sub CPU 330a executes various processes necessary to execute the main character effect corresponding to the current effect mode and effect type confirmed in step S1240-7. As a result, a high-prize effect for the effect type selected by the player during the opening is started.

(Step S1240-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the currently set effect mode is the second effect mode. As a result, when it is determined that the second effect mode is set, the process proceeds to step S1240-13, and when it is determined that the second effect mode is not set, the special winning opening open designation command is received. End the process.

(Step S1240-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines and stores the number of additional displays when executing the acquired number notification effect according to the set effect type, and determines and stores the number-of-additions display effect, and receives the special winning opening opening specification command End the process.

(Step S1240-15)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the information stored in step S1240-13, and determines whether the round game to be started is a round game for executing an acquisition number notification effect. As a result, when it is determined that it is the execution round of the acquisition number notification effect, the process proceeds to step S1240-17, and when it is determined that the acquisition number notification effect is not the execution round, the process proceeds to step S1240-19 .

(Step S1240-17)
The sub CPU 330a prepares an acquisition number notification effect for executing various processes necessary to start an acquisition number notification effect, such as turning on a flag indicating that the acquisition number notification effect is to be executed in a round game to be started from now The processing is performed, and the special winning opening opening designation command reception processing is ended. When the acquisition number notification effect preparation process is performed, the acquisition number notification effect (second prefetch effect) is started in step S1500 described above.

(Step S1240-19)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the information stored in step S1230-37, and determines whether the round game to be started is a round game for executing the third look-ahead effect. As a result, when it is determined that it is the execution round of the third pre-reading effect, the process proceeds to step S1240-21, and when it is determined that it is not the execution round of the third pre-reading effect, the process proceeds to step S1240-25 .

(Step S1240-21)
The sub CPU 330a performs various processes necessary to start the third pre-reading effect, such as turning on a flag indicating that the third pre-reading effect is to be executed in the round game to be started from now on. The third pre-reading effect preparation Do the processing. When the third pre-reading effect preparation processing is performed, the third pre-reading effect is started in step S1600 described above.

(Step S1240-23)
The sub CPU 330a sets movable data of the discharge ball storage solenoid 216c, and ends the special winning opening open designation command reception process.

(Step S1240-25)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for executing effects for each other round game, and ends the special winning opening opening designation command reception processing.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is naturally understood that they are also within the technical scope of the present invention. Be done.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board 300 for controlling the progress of the game and the sub control board 330 for executing and controlling the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 cooperate as described above. By doing this, it was decided that a variable presentation would be performed. However, in the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330, how to share the above-mentioned respective functions can be appropriately designed within the range in which the present invention can be realized.

Further, in the above embodiment, four games combining two game states having different jackpot win probabilities and two game states having different entry eases of the game ball to the second starting opening 122. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this.
Moreover, although the case where the big hit lottery result (big hit symbol) and the lost lottery result (miss symbol) are provided as the lottery result of the large part lottery in the above embodiment, in addition to this, a so-called small hit lottery result Further, other lottery results may be provided, such as (small hitting symbols).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to determine that the main character game can be executed and that the player can proceed with the game in the advantageous gaming state as a game profit to be provided to the player by the main character lottery. And However, the specific content of the game profit to be given to the player is not particularly limited. In any case, on the condition that the game ball has entered the start area, at least the pros and cons of the protagonist game may be determined by the protagonist lottery.

  Further, in the above embodiment, information on the lottery result to be derived by the main character lottery by the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, and the variation mode number and variation pattern number to be determined at the start of variation of the special symbol. Is to be derived as predetermination information. However, the prior determination information indicating at least the result of the main character lottery derived when the hold stored in the main RAM 300c is read is determined in advance before the hold is read in the main character lottery. It should be derived.

  Further, the contents of the fluctuation presentation and the pre-reading presentation in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it is needless to say that the specific aspect of each presentation can be appropriately designed. Further, the above-described flowchart is merely an example, and can be appropriately designed as long as the present invention can be realized.

  Further, the contents of the game in the above embodiment are merely an example. Therefore, for example, in the above embodiment, the special 2 hold is read prior to the special 1 hold, but the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold may be read in the order of winning, that is, in the stored order. One hold may be read prior to the special hold. In any case, when the start condition set in advance is satisfied, the hold information is read in the order set in advance, and based on the random number value for the high winnings read as the hold information, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the main game Good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the large winning combination for determining at least whether or not to execute the large bonus game in which the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are opened by two random number values of the big hit determination random number and the per symbol random number. Random number value for configuring at least the time of the fluctuation effect informing of the executability of the main character game by the three random number values of the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number. Configured. However, the main character random number value and the variation random number value may be respectively configured by one random number value. In any case, the high-prize random number value and the variation random number can be configured by one or a plurality of random number values as long as they are obtained from within predetermined ranges.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where two starting openings of the 1st starting opening 120 and the 2nd starting opening 122 were provided, one starting opening may be sufficient and three or more may be sufficient. In addition, when the 2nd starting opening 122 is in a closed state, although it constituted so that a game ball could not enter into the 2nd starting opening 122 concerned, when the 2nd starting opening 122 is in a closed state, The game ball may enter at a certain frequency.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are provided, but one large winning opening may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed only when the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are set, but the playing state for executing the pre-reading effect is not particularly limited.

  In the above embodiment, three types of pre-reading effects are provided, but pre-reading effects are not an essential component. In any case, an acquisition number notification effect may be executed to notify the available number information that directly or indirectly indicates a part or all of the winning balls obtainable by the major player game to be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect mode is configured to be selectable by the player, and the execution mode of the variable effect is determined in accordance with the set effect mode. However, as long as at least the execution timing of the number-of-acquisitions effect is different according to the effect mode, the execution modes of the other variable effects and the main character effects may be the same.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of gaming states having different degrees of advantage are provided, and the jackpot lottery result prescribes the gaming state to be set after the end of the big game, and after the big game ends, It was decided to be set to the gaming state specified in the jackpot lottery result. And, as the effect mode when the game state is set to the relatively advantageous game state, it has been set to the first effect mode or the second effect mode, for example, also in the normal game state The player may be allowed to select one of the one effect mode and the second effect mode.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S535-13 of FIG. 24 corresponds to the random number acquisition unit of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of step S610-9 and step S610-11 of FIG. 28 corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIG. 29 and the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of FIG. 76 correspond to the fluctuation effect determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of FIG. 77 corresponds to the fluctuation effect executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIGS. 32 to 35 corresponds to the high-prize game execution means of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S400-19 in FIG. 19 corresponds to the payout control means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of step S1500 of FIG. 74 corresponds to the acquired number notification effect executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of step S1400 of FIG. 74 corresponds to the effect mode setting means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of step S670-3 in FIG. 36 corresponds to the gaming state setting means of the present invention.

100 game machine 108 game board 116 game area 120 1st starting opening (starting area)
122 2nd starting port (starting area)
126 1st big prize mouth (big prize mouth)
128 Second winning opening (large winning opening)
208 production operation device (operation unit)
300 main control board 300a main CPU
300b main ROM
300c Main RAM
310 Dispensing control board (dispensing control means)
330 secondary control board 330a sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed;
A starting area provided in the gaming area and into which a game ball can enter;
On the condition of the entry of the game ball to the starting area, at least the type of the main part game in the case of executing the main part game, whether or not the main part game is open where the large winning opening provided in the game area is opened Hold acquisition means for acquiring hold information used for the main character lottery to be determined and storing the hold information in the storage unit;
When the start condition is met, the hold information stored in the storage unit is read out in the order set in advance, and a plurality of the main game of any type can be executed by the main character lottery based on the read hold information Lottery means for deriving one of the lottery results from among a plurality of lottery results including the big hit lottery result of and the lost lottery result in which any of the major player games are not executed,
Variation effect determination means for determining, based on the lottery result, an execution aspect of the variation effect for notifying of the lottery result derived by the lottery means;
Variation production execution means for executing the variation production in the execution mode determined by the variation production determination means;
Major character game execution means for executing the major character game when the jackpot lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the jackpot lottery result is notified by the fluctuation effect,
Payout control means for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls when the gaming ball enters the big winning opening during the major role game,
Acquisition number notification effect execution means for executing an acquisition number notification effect of notifying an obtainable number information indicating directly or indirectly a part or all of the winning balls obtainable by the main character game to be executed;
A first effect mode in which the acquisition number notification effect can be executed during the fluctuation effect informing the jackpot lottery result, and a second effect mode in which the acquisition number notification effect can be executed during the main character game executed after the end of the fluctuation effect Effect mode setting means for setting any one of a plurality of effect modes including at least an effect mode, and
Equipped with
The acquisition number notification effect executing means is
According to the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means, the acquisition number notification effect is executed during the variation effect or during the main character game,
The effect mode setting means is
A gaming machine, characterized in that the effect mode is set at least before the large winning lottery from which the jackpot lottery result is derived .