JP6712174B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a big hit lottery is performed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied.

Conventionally, when a game ball enters the starting opening, the hold information is stored in the storage unit, and when the start condition is satisfied, the hold information stored in the storage unit is sequentially read out and a big role lottery is performed. A gaming machine is known in which, when a big hit is won by a lottery, a major game in which a special winning opening is opened can be executed. In such a gaming machine, as shown in, for example, Patent Document 1, when a jackpot is won by a big role lottery, a notification effect is provided to notify the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the big role game before the big role game is started. By executing, the effect effect is improved.

JP, 2014-110918, A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 above, since the notification effect is executed only once, there is a problem in that the effect pattern becomes monotonous and the effect effect deteriorates.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of production.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention, by the occurrence of a predetermined start condition, executability per game, as well as extraction election that determine the type of game per said in the case of executing the game per the a selecting means for performing, when the result of running the game per the was derived by said selecting means, and per game execution means for executing said per game according to the type determined by the extract selection means, said per game large the winning opening the game ball is ball entrance, and providing means for providing a game value predetermined amount, once or a plurality of notification effect of notifying the information about the attainable game value amount based on the per game based on A notification effect executing unit that executes once, and a specific effect executing unit that executes a specific effect that sequentially displays images corresponding to the notification effect that are executed thereafter before the notification effect is executed.

According to the present invention, the effect of production can be improved.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state in which a door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a block diagram of a game machine. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric auditors product operation ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. It is a flow chart explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interruption processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining switch management processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the gate passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the production determination process at the time of acquisition in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flow chart explaining the special game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation number determination processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart 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 flow chart explaining the normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining the normal symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric prize winning part opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining ordinary electric prize winning part closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal electric prize winning part end weight processing in the main control board. It is the figure which explains the production design. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a fluctuation pattern without reach. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a normal reach fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation production of a development reach variation pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of a pseudo continuous reach change pattern. It is the figure which explains the fluctuation production decision table. It is a figure explaining an example of the specific variation production of a basic pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the specific variation production of a basic pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the specific variation production of an application pattern. It is a figure explaining the flow of specific variation production. (A) is a figure explaining the information production frequency determination table, (b) is a figure explaining the information production execution time determination table, (c) is a figure explaining an information production execution pattern determination table. Is. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a sub CPU initialization process in the sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining sub timer interruption processing in a sub control board. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a prefetch designation command reception process in the sub control board. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a variable command reception process in the sub control board. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a time schedule management process in the sub control board.

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

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, showing a state in which a door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 102 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism so as to be openable and closable, and A front frame 106 is attached to the middle frame 104 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism.

Similarly to the outer frame 102, the inner frame 104 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. Further, 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 transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100. The game board 108 is visible through the transparent plate 110.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided in the lower portion of the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can rotate the operation handle. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 and performs a firing operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not shown. A game ball is fired by the firing mechanism. The game ball thus fired is guided between the rails 114a and 114b provided on the game board 108 to the game area 116.

The game area 116 is a space formed in the space between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and windmills and 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 that make the degree of entry of the game balls different from each other according to the firing strength of the firing mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 when viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls that are launched by the launch mechanism with a launch strength less than the predetermined strength enter the first game area 116a and are launched with a launch strength greater than the predetermined strength. The played game ball enters 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 through which game balls can enter, and these general winning openings 118, the first starting opening 120, and the first starting opening 120 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the starting port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out may be different at each of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122. , The same number of prize balls may be set. At this time, it is possible to set the number of prize balls that the game balls enter the first starting opening 120 and pay out to be smaller than the number of prize balls that the game balls enter the second starting opening 122 and pay out. is there.

As will be described later in detail, a first starting area is provided in the first starting opening 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting opening 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance A lottery for determining the special symbol 1 is performed. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits such as whether or not to execute a major role game advantageous to the player and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. Becomes

Further, a movable piece 122b is provided in the second starting opening 122 so as to be openable and closable, so that the ease with which a game ball enters the second starting opening 122 changes according to the state of the movable piece 122b. Is becoming Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to 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 for ordinary symbols to be described later is performed. When the lottery is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b has a predetermined time, Controlled to open state. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. In addition, here, when the second starting opening 122 is in the closed state, it is determined that the game ball cannot enter the second starting opening 122, but the second starting opening 122 is in the closed state. Even in some cases, it may be configured so that the game balls can enter at a constant frequency.

Furthermore, the game area 116 is provided with a special winning opening 128 into which a game ball can enter. An opening/closing door 128b is provided so as to be openable/closable at the special winning opening 128, and normally, the opening/closing door 128b closes the big winning opening 128 so that a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 128. Is becoming On the other hand, when the above-mentioned major role game is executed, the opening/closing door 128b is opened, and the game ball can enter the special winning opening 128. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

At the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that has not entered the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, or the special winning opening 128 is played from the playing area 116. A discharge port 130 is provided on the back side of the board 108 for discharging.

Then, in the gaming machine 100, as a production device for performing production while the game is in progress, a production display device 200 made up of a liquid crystal display device, a production accessory device device 202 made up of a movable device, and various lighting modes and emission colors are controlled. There are provided a production lighting device 204 including a lamp, a voice output device 206 including a speaker, a production button 208 that receives a pressing operation of a player, and a production handle 209 that receives a rotation operation of the player in the left-right direction.

The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed on the effect display section 200a, and the effect effect of notifying the player of the large-lot lottery result is displayed according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 210a, 210b, 210c. Will be executed.

The production accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the production display unit 200a and is normally evacuated to the back side of the game board 108, but during production of the variable display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. It moves to the front of the display unit 200a to give the player a sense of expectation of a big hit.

The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

The audio output device 206 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 106 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and outputs various sounds toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

The effect button 208 is a button that receives a pressing operation by the player, is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100, and below the transparent plate 110. This effect button 208 is activated in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, etc. When the player's operation is accepted within the operation valid period, various effects are produced according to the operation. Executed.

The effect handle 209 is an effect handle that receives a player's left-right rotation operation, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100. Similar to the effect button 208, the effect handle 209 is also activated in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, etc. When the operation of the player is accepted within the operation effective period, the operation is responded to. Various performances are executed.

In addition, reference numeral 132 in the drawing is an upper plate to which the prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 100 and the game balls lent from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper plate 132 is filled with the game balls, the game balls are It will be guided to the lower plate 134. In addition, a ball removal hole (not shown) for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 134 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134. The ball hole is normally closed by an opening/closing plate (not shown), but by pressing the ball removing knob 134a, the opening/closing plate slides integrally with the ball removing knob 134a, It is possible to discharge the game ball from below to the lower plate 134.

Further, on the game board 108, outside the game area 116, and at a position visible to the player, the first special symbol display device 160, the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol reservation The display device 164, the second special symbol reservation display device 166, the normal symbol display device 168, the normal symbol reservation display device 170, the right-handed notification display device 172 is provided. Each of these indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the 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 a program stored in the main ROM 300b based on an input signal from each detection switch or a timer to perform arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or displays the result of the arithmetic processing. Depending on the situation, it sends commands to other boards. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

On the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120. Detection switch 120s, a second starting opening detection switch 122s that detects that a game ball has entered the second starting opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s that detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, and a special winning opening 128 Large winning opening detection switches 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered are connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

Further, on the main control board 300, there are a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a special winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening/closing door 128b that opens and closes the special winning opening 128. It is connected and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 122 and the special winning opening 128.

Further, on the main control board 300, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol reservation display 164, the second special symbol reservation display 166, normal symbol display 168, normal The design hold display 170 and the right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each of these displays.

Further, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is started mainly by the special game started when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and when the game ball passes through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games 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.

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 game balls and control for paying out prize balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is passed through the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. , Will be output to a hall computer or the like of a game shop.

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

Further, to the payout control board 310, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower plate 134, and the game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310.

Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134 and from the plate full tank detection switch 318s toward the payout control board 310. , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower plate 134 is in a full tank state, and sends a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the plate full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state is released, and the plate full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

In addition, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 that controls the launch of the game balls. The payout control board 310 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112 and an operation volume 112a for detecting an operation angle of the operation handle 112. ing. Then, when signals are input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control circuit 320 controls the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launching device to energize to launch the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or a standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 300 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 controls execution of an effect. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

Specifically, the sub control board 330 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b to a VRAM (not shown) to display the effect display unit 200a. Controls image display.

In addition, the sub-control board 330 controls voice output to output voice from the voice output device 206, moves the performance accessory device 202, and controls lighting of the production lighting device 204. Furthermore, a detection signal is input to the sub-control board 330 from a production button detection switch 208s that detects that the production button 208 has been pressed, and an operation angle detection switch 209s that detects the operation angle of the production handle 209. The detection signal is input from. The operation angle detection switch 209s includes a plurality of sensors arranged at predetermined intervals in the rotation direction of the effect handle 209.

Specifically, the effect handle 209 is stationary at the origin position by a spring or the like when the player is not operating it. The operation angle detection switch 209s includes one sensor that outputs a detection signal when the effect handle 209 is at the origin position. Also, with this origin position as a reference, three sensors that detect that the effect handle 209 has rotated 40°, 80°, and 120° to the left (+ direction), respectively, and the effect handle 209 to the right (− direction). And three sensors for respectively detecting rotations of 40°, 80° and 120°. Therefore, the operation angle detection switch 209s is configured to include a total of seven sensors.

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

Next, a 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, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and the low-probability gaming state is the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. Alternatively, the game progresses in any gaming state in which any one of the high-probability gaming states and the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is combined.

The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game in which the special winning opening 128 is opened is set to be low, and the high-probability gaming state. This is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game is set to be high.

Further, the non-time saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in an open state and the game ball is unlikely to enter the second starting opening 122, and the time saving game state is more than the non time saving game state. Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability game state and a non-time saving game state, and this game state is referred to as a normal game state in this embodiment.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot a game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, the player is given a game. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a “large role lottery”) is performed to determine whether or not to give a profit. In this big role lottery, when the big hit is won, the big prize hole 128 is opened and a big game in which a game ball can be inserted into the big prize hole 128 is executed, and after the big role game is finished. The gaming state is set to one of the above gaming states. In the following, the major role lottery method will be described.

As will be described later in detail, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random number values (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determining 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 figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 are collectively referred to as “special 1 hold”, and the game ball enters the second starting opening 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure pending storage area and the second special figure pending storage area each have four storage sections (first to fourth storage sections). Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special 1 hold is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special figure reservation storage area, and when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, The two reservations are sequentially stored from the first storage section of the second special figure reservation storage area.

For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area, in the first storage unit Special 1 Hold is stored. Further, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. Remember. Further, when a game ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure hold storage area, similarly to the above. The special 2 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 figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special figure holding storage area, the first starting opening 120 No special 1 hold is newly stored by entering a game ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, a game to the second starting port 122 concerned. A special 2 hold is not newly stored due to the entry of a ball.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when starting the jackpot lottery, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when performing the jackpot determination, by the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the jackpot determination random number obtained An important role lottery will be held.

In the low-probability game state, when starting the large role lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 4A, the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/399.6.

Further, in the high-probability game state, when starting the large role lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this high accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11640, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/39.96. Thus, in the high probability game state, the jackpot probability is 10 times as high as in the low probability game state. In addition, the jackpot determination random number (10001 to 10164) that is a “jackpot” in the low-probability game state is also a “jackpot” in the high-probability game state.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned large winning lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table which are acquired. At this time, when the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 5A, the special random symbol determination table for special 1 is selected, and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold As shown in FIG. 5( b ), a special-use winning symbol random number determination table is selected. In the following, a special symbol determined by a winning symbol random number, that is, a special symbol determined when a jackpot determination result is obtained is called a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 5(a), and the special 2 hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 5(b), according to the value of the obtained hit symbol random number, As described above, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the result of lottery is “Loss”, when the lottery result is derived by the special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the 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 winning combination lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the winning combination lottery result is "miss".

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a 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 holding type, the number of holdings, and the variation state set in association with the game state. When the game 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 to 10006. As described above, when the major role lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the major role lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the major role lottery result is “miss”, when determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

For example, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, and the variation state is set to the normal 1 variation state, in the case where the “Loss” major role lottery result is derived based on the special 1 hold, If the special 1 holding number (hereinafter, simply referred to as “holding number”) when performing the large role lottery is 0, as shown in FIG. 6A, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected. Similarly, if the number of reservations is one, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected as shown in FIG. 6B, and if the number of reservations is two or three, the number is as shown in FIG. 6C. As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In addition, in FIG. 6, 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 obtained 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, the table for determining the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation state in addition to the set game state. That is, the variation state defines which table is used to determine the variation effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the gaming state.

It should be noted that when the big winning lottery result is “big hit”, the group type is not decided when the variation effect pattern is decided. In other words, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the major role lottery result is “miss”, and is not referred to when the major role lottery result is “big hit”.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the big hand lottery result is "miss", and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss, and the big win selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit" It is roughly divided into a reach mode determination random number determination table. In addition, the reach time determination random number determination table at the time of losing is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot is provided for each game state and symbol type. Further, each reach mode determination random number determination table may be provided for each holding type. Here, FIG. 7A shows an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for a lost time for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and FIG. Shown in b).

When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-250. Then, when the result of the large role lottery is “miss”, as shown in FIG. 7A, the reach time determination random number at the time of loss corresponding to the group type determined by the lottery of the group type described above. The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected random reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number. In addition, when the result of the above-mentioned big winning lottery is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 7B, the jackpot time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read game state and the type of symbol 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 variation pattern random number determination table, which will be described later, together with the variation mode number, and the variation pattern is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined. A random number determination table is determined. In addition, in FIG. 7, the table x described in the column of the fluctuation 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 obtained 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 variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, "H" is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but XXH in FIGS. 7 to 9 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number.

As described above, when the major role lottery result is "miss", the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach-time determination random number determination table and the reach-mode determination random number shown in FIG. 7 according to the determined group type and game state.

On the other hand, when the big winning lottery result is “big hit”, the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 7 according to the decided jackpot symbol (type of special symbol), the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning, etc. The change mode number and the change pattern random number determination table are determined by and the reach mode determination random number.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. Here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table x of the predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of fluctuation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

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

In this way, when the major role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the major role lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The variation mode number and the variation pattern number identify the variation effect pattern, and the aspect and time of the variation effect are associated with each of them. In the following, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number may be collectively referred to as fluctuation information.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the variable time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

When the variation pattern number is determined as described above, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 9B. According to this variation time 2 determination table, variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variable times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the variable effect for notifying the result of the large role lottery, that is, the variable 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 The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub-control board 330, the first half mode of the fluctuation effect is mainly determined based on the received fluctuation mode command, and the second half mode of the fluctuation effect is mainly determined based on the received fluctuation pattern command. Becomes Hereinafter, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variation command, which will be described in detail later.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a special electric auditors product operating ram set table. This special electric auditors product operating ram set table is stored with various data for controlling a major player game, and during the major player game, refer to this special electric auditors product operating ram set table, a big winning opening Energization of the solenoid 128c is controlled. Actually, a plurality of special electric auditors product operating ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the jackpot game depending on the determined jackpot symbol type. , Here, for convenience of explanation, the control data of all the jackpot symbols are shown in one table.

When the special symbols A to D, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, a large role game is executed with reference to the special electric auditors product operating ram set table, as shown in FIG. The major role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the special winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric auditors product operation ram set table, opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), special electric auditors product maximum number of operations (round game executed during one large role game) Number of times), the number of times the special electric accessory is opened/closed (the number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened during one round), and the solenoid energization time (the time for energizing the special winning opening solenoid 128c for each number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened, that is, 1 Opening time of the special winning opening 128 times), stipulated number (maximum possible number of winnings in the big winning opening 128 in one round game), big winning opening closing effective time (closing time of the big winning opening 128 between round games) , That is, the interval time), the ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game until the normal special game (variable display of special symbols described later) is restarted) is the control data of the major role game. , Is stored in advance as shown for each type of jackpot symbol.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the major game. As shown in FIG. 11, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to a low-probability game state after the end of the large role game, and when the special symbols B to D are determined, a high probability after the end of the large role game. While being set to the gaming state, the number of times of continuation of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 10,000 times. This means that the high-probability game state continues until the large role lottery result is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above high-probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the number of continuations reaches the above-mentioned number of continuations, the game state is set again. Will be done. Therefore, when the high-probability game state is set after the completion of the major role game, if the lottery result of the loss is derived 10,000 times without derivation of the jackpot lottery result in the high-probability game state, the low-probability game is obtained. The game state will be changed to the state.

Further, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the non-time saving game state after the end of the large role game, and when the special symbols B to D are determined, it is set to the time saving state after the end of the large role game. At the same time, the number of continuation of the time saving game state (hereinafter, referred to as "time saving number") is set to 10,000 times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the large role lottery result is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above-mentioned time saving number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time saving game state of 1, and when the jackpot is won before the above continuation number is reached, the game state is set again. It will be.

In addition, here, according to the type of jackpot symbol, it was decided to set the gaming state, the number of times of high accuracy, and the number of times saved, but depending on both the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot game It is also possible to set the game state after the end of, the highly accurate number, and the time saving number.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a determination process of a normal symbol associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 (hereinafter referred to as "general diagram lottery"). ) Is done.

As will be described later in detail, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the general-use reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as an upper limit. That is, the universal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units that save the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit determination random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the universal figure reservation storage area, the hit determination random number is stored based on the passage of the game ball. There is no such thing. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the universal figure pending storage area after the game ball has passed through the gate 124 is referred to as the universal figure pending.

When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 12(a), the non-time saving game state use determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this non-time saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, Lost design is determined as the type of normal design. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this universal drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is determined. The movable piece 122b is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when starting the universal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 12(b), the hit determination random number determination table for the time saving game state is referred to. According to the short-time gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, the ordinary A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 13(a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 13(b) is a diagram for explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. As described above, when the ordinary drawing lottery is performed, the variable time of the ordinary symbol is determined. The ordinary symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the variation time of the ordinary symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state, and the variation is set when the gaming state is set to the time saving game state. The time is set to 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is displayed in a variable manner (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned off.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the universal symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is an opening/closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 13(b). The energization is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined, the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. However, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows the control data corresponding to each gaming state.

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the opening/closing control of the second starting opening 122 is performed with reference to the opening/closing control pattern table. According to this opening/closing control pattern table, the time before opening the normal electric power (the waiting time until the opening of the second starting opening 122 is started), the maximum number of times the normal electric accessory is opened/closed (the number of times the second starting opening 122 is opened) , Solenoid energization time (ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c energization time for each number of times the second starting port 122 is opened, that is, one opening time of the second starting port 122), specified number (total number of second starting ports 122) The maximum number of prizes that can be won in the second starting opening 122 during opening, the normal electric closing effective time (closing time between each opening of the second starting opening 122, that is, a rest time), normal electric effective state time (second starting) Waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the wait time to end the normal power (waiting time until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed after the time of the normal power enable state time) is the second starting opening. As the control data of 122, it is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each gaming state.

In this way, the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state are respectively associated with the opening/closing control condition for opening and closing the second starting port 122 as the game progress condition, and in the time saving game state, the non time saving It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than in the game state. That is, in the time saving game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 124, the general drawing lottery is made one after another, and the second starting opening 122 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game balls. It becomes possible to carry out a major role lottery while reducing the number.

The opening/closing condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements, that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for which the regular symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the opening time of the second starting port 122. Then, in the present embodiment, in two of these three elements, by setting the time saving game state more favorably than the non-time saving game state, the time saving game state is better than the non-time saving game state. The game balls are set so as to easily enter the second starting opening 122. However, for one or three of the above three elements, the time saving game state may be set to be more advantageous than the non-time saving game state. In any case, the time saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time saving game state with respect to at least one element, and thus the time saving game state is generally more advantageous than the non-time saving game state in the second starting opening. It suffices if the game ball easily enters 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game 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 game state, the first condition is more than the first condition. The movable piece 122b may be controlled to be opened and closed according to the second condition in which the movable piece 122b is easily opened.

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 processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the CPU initialization process (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)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a reads a boot program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process, and also performs a setting process necessary for executing 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 or not the power-off notice signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, the power cutoff detection circuit outputs a power cutoff notice signal. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3, and if the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

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

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear flag is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the game board 108. 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. When the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is being pressed, a RAM clear signal is input and the RAM clear flag is turned on. If it is determined that the RAM clear flag is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and if it is determined that the RAM clear flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

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

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

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout command (RAM clear designation command) transmission process (stores the command in the transmission buffer) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes the processing required to calculate the checksum.

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

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process for clearing data to be cleared in the main RAM 300c that is to be cleared when the power is restored (when the data before power-off is maintained without clearing the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (stores the command in the transmission buffer) of a subcommand (power restoration specification command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 that the power has been restored.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a sending process (stores the command in the sending buffer) of a payout command (power supply restoration designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the power has been restored.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a is a special symbol designating command at power-on showing the type of special symbol, a special 1 holding designating command showing the special 1 holding number (X1), a special 2 holding designating command showing the special 2 holding number (X2), Power-on subcommand for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 commands necessary for directing the initial state at power-on, such as special symbol winning order commands indicating the stored special 1 hold and special 2 hold winning order Executes set processing (stores commands in the transmission buffer).

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

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the winning random number initial value update random number. The initial value update random number for winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the ending value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the hit symbol random number is updated by the hit symbol random number update process to be described later, from the hit symbol random number initial value update random number to the hit symbol random number initial value update random number -1 and the hit symbol random number at that time. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

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

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

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

(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 the variation effect random number.

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

(Evacuation process when the main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt process))
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, interrupts during the interrupt permission period of the CPU initialization processing (between the processing of steps S100-41 and S100-33). Execute save processing when power is cut off.

(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 or not the power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-11, and if 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 interruption, and ends the power-off save process.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

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

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

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the count value of the loop counter to a predetermined number of times the power failure detection signal is detected 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 or not the power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17, and if 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 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

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

In addition, when the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped during the loop of steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in this embodiment, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, it interrupts the CPU initialization process (step S100) and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

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

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

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various kinds of input port information and executes a port input process for accurately obtaining the latest switch state.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, and the decrement is stopped when the timer counter becomes 0.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number, as in step 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 updated by adding 1, and when the added result 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 round, the Update the initial value for the random number of the winning symbol.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number are hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generation unit updates the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence makes one round, and sets the start value every system reset. Have changed.

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

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

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

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination result.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detecting switch 118s, the first starting opening detecting switch 120s, the second starting opening detecting switch 122s, and the special winning opening detecting switch 128s, and adds the corresponding prize ball control counter or the like. The winning opening switch process for executing.

(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 of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes an external information management process for setting output data for external information output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
Main CPU300a, 1st special design indicator 160, 2nd special design indicator 162, 1st special design reservation indicator 164, 2nd special design reservation indicator 166, normal design indicator 168, normal design reservation indicator 170 The LED display setting process of setting common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 in the common output buffer is executed.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the special winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image synthesis process for storing 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.

The switch management process of step S500, the special game management process of step S600, and the normal game management process of step S700 of the above timer interrupt process will be described in detail below.

FIG. 17 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 is on, that is, whether the game 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 on, the process proceeds to step S510, and 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 a gate passage process based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. The details of the gate passage process will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is ON, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first start opening 120 and the detection signal has been input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the first start opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the first start opening detection switch ON, then the process proceeds to step S500-5. Transfer.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes the first starting opening passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120. The details of this first starting port passage processing will be described later.

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

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300a executes the second starting opening passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 122. The details of the second starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, whether the game ball has entered the special winning opening 128 and the detection signal has been input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the special winning opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S500-9, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the special winning opening detection switch ON, the switch management processing is ended. To do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major game is currently being played, and determines whether or not a game ball has been properly inserted into the special winning opening 128. Here, when it is determined that the large role game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and when it is determined that the large role game is in progress and the game ball has been properly entered into the special winning opening 128. Adds 1 to the special winning opening winning ball counter, and ends the switch management process (step S500).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the gate passage process (step S510) in the main control board 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)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is equal to or more than the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is equal to or larger than the maximum value, the gate passage processing is ended, and when it is determined that the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is not equal to or larger than the maximum value, The processing moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere 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 which the acquired hit determination random number is to be saved, out of the four storage units in the universal figure reservation storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The 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 the universal figure hold designation command indicating the number of reserved universal figure stores stored in the universal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passage process.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the special symbol identification value. In addition, the special symbol identification value is for identifying which one of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold as the hold type, the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates the special 1 hold, and the special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 reservation.

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

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first starting opening passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using the same module as the second starting port passing 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. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the 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)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

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

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". Incidentally, "04H" in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is being executed. In this normal electric prize winning opening opening control process, the normal electric prize solenoid 122c is energized to control the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 to the open state. Will be determined to be properly opened. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second starting opening passage process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer processing to.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric prize winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passing process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the above-mentioned first starting port passing process (step S520) and second starting port passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The 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 number of target special symbol holding balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding sphere counter, that is, the special 1 holding number is loaded. Further, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number is loaded.

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

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

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere 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 that is a target for saving the obtained jackpot determination random number among the storage units in the special figure reservation storage area.

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

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol holding ball winning order setting process for updating and storing the winning order of special 1 holding and special 2 holding stored in the special drawing 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. Details of the acquisition effect determination process will be described later.

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

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

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold 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 normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not it is below the normal electric prize winning part opening control state (normal game management phase <04H) described later. As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control state, the process proceeds to step S535-27, and if it is determined that the state is not under the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening 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 prize, and when it is determined that there is an abnormal prize, executes a start mouth abnormal prize error process that performs a predetermined process, and the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). ) Ends.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the acquisition effect determination process (step S536) in the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets to 0) the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter that identifies whether the game state is the low probability game state or the high probability game state. The counter value (j)=0 of the probability state identification counter indicates a low probability game state, and the counter value (j)=1 indicates a high probability game state.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value (j) is “0”, the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4A) is selected, and if the counter value (j) is “1”. , A high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4B) is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, the special symbol hit temporary determination process is performed to temporarily determine either the jackpot or the loss.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining the special symbol. Here, if the result of the temporary big hand lottery in step S536-3 (the result derived by the special symbol per provisional determination process) is a big hit, the winning symbol stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13 above. Random number, hold type is loaded, the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected to extract special symbol determination data, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the temporary big hand lottery in step S536-3 above is a loss, the special symbol determination data for a loss corresponding to the holding type (type of a lost symbol) is saved.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a look-ahead symbol type designation command (pre-read designation command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-5 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result derived by the special symbol hit provisional determination process of step S536-3 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S536-11, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is lost), the process proceeds to step S536-13.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7B), and moves the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more). Here, the group type is determined with reference to the reach group determination random number determination table, and this reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the stored number of reservations. At this time, the reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10006, and if the value of the reach group determination random number is 8500 or more, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of reservations. If the value of the group determination random number is less than 8500, a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of reservations. In the following, among the reach group determination random numbers, a value in the range of 0 to 8499 in which a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected depending on the number of reservations is an indeterminate value, and the same reach group determination random number determination is performed regardless of the number of reservations. A value in the range of 8500 to 10006 for which the table is selected is called a fixed value. When it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-17, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is fixed. If it is determined that the value is not the value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-29.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter and the holding type. A plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of reservations. Here, the table used when the number of reservations is 0 is selected. Then, the reach group (group type) is provisionally determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach time loss mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7A) corresponding to the group type provisionally determined in step S536-17, and shifts the processing to step S536-21.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-11 or step S536-19 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Is tentatively decided. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is provisionally determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a pre-reading designated fluctuation mode command (pre-reading designated command) corresponding to the fluctuation mode number provisionally determined in step S536-21.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table provisionally 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 a pre-reading designated fluctuation pattern command (pre-reading designated command) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-25 in the transmission buffer, and shifts the processing to step S536-31.

(Step S536-29)
For the new hold stored in the target storage unit, the main CPU 300a determines a group type, that is, an indefinite value command (prefetching) indicating that the variation effect pattern changes according to the number of holds when the hold is read. The designated variation mode command and the prefetch designated variation pattern command=7FH) are set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter is the maximum (1), and when it is determined to be the maximum, terminates the acquisition effect determination process and determines that it is not the maximum. If so, the process moves to step S536-33.

(Step S536-33)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value (j), and repeats the processing from step S536-3. As a result, when the newly stored hold is read when the high probability game state and the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number that are determined when the low probability game state is read. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step 1 are derived at the time of storing the hold.

As described above, according to the above-mentioned production effect determination process at the time of acquisition, when the stored hold is a hold to win the jackpot, and the stored hold is a hold that causes a loss, and the reach group is determined. When the random number is a fixed value, the pre-reading designated variation mode command and the pre-reading designated variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as the pre-reading designation command. On the other hand, if the stored hold is a missed hold and the reach group determination random number is an indefinite value, an indefinite value command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as a prefetching designation command. In addition, each of the above-mentioned look-ahead designation commands is configured to be able to identify a command for a low probability game state and a command for a high probability game state from each other.

FIG. 23 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 starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, and the normal game triggered by the passage of the gaming ball into the gate 124. And proceed in parallel. The process related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but the main control board 300 manages each process related to the special game in the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 23, a plurality of special game control modules for controlling execution of special games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", The module for executing the "special symbol changing process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing the "special symbol stop symbol display process" is called, and the special When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "special winning opening pre-processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", "large winning opening opening" When the module for executing the "control process" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "special winning hole closing valid process" is called and the special game management phase is In the case of “06H”, the module for executing the “special winning hole end wait process” is called.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the special game management process (step S600) in 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 the 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 to start the processing.

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation waiting process 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 sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number (X2) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 reservation number (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special 2 reservation number (X2) is not “1” or more. The process proceeds to step S610-3.

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

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

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reservation stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area, or the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area. The stored special 1 hold is block-transferred to the storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, in the above step S610-1, when it is determined that the special symbol 2 holding sphere number is “1” or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure holding 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 the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in the above step S610-3, if it is determined that the special symbol 1 holding sphere number is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure holding storage area. The reserved special 1 reservation is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special 1 reservation stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit is decremented by "1", and special 1 or special 2 is held. 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 0th storage unit, the holding type, a special symbol probability state flag for identifying whether it is a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determining random number. The determination table is selected to perform a large-lot lottery, and a special symbol hit determination process of storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the big hand lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. To extract special symbol determination data, and save the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol). In addition, when the result of the large role lottery in step S610-9 is loss, the special symbol determination data for loss (type of loss symbol) corresponding to the holding type is saved. In this way, when the special symbol determination data is saved, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The 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 device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 are each configured by 7 segments, and a number (counter value) is associated with each segment that configures 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination processing will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in step S612, and refers to the variation time determination table to determine variation time 1 and variation time 2. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination 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, Check the type of jackpot design. Then, by referring to the game state setting table, the game state and the high-accuracy number set after the major role game is finished are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high-probability number cutting preliminary counter. Further, here, the game state set at the time of jackpot winning is stored.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a, in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, in order to start the variable display of the special symbol, executes the process of setting the special symbol display symbol counter. A counter value is associated with each of the 7-segment segments that form the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol will be set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter, the special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160, and the special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162 are provided separately. Therefore, here, 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 sphere number counter and the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, and sets the special symbol holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, set the special figure 1 hold designation command based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold sphere counter (special 1 hold number), based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold sphere counter (special 2 hold number) To set the special figure 2 hold specification command. Further, here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, every time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is exhausted, the special 1 hold number, the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

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

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is moved to step S612-3, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S612-5.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the jackpot time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current fluctuation state, the jackpot symbol type, and the hold type.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a, if the read-out hold type is special 2 hold, confirm the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter, if the read hold type is special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table on the basis of the current fluctuation state, the number of reservations confirmed in step S612-5, 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 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach time determination random number determination table for loss corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-7.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S612-3 or step S612-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step S612-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S612-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This special symbol changing 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. The special symbol variation base counter is set to have a counter value such that the counter rotates once 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 a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not 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, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer updating process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not 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, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each of the 7-segment segments forming 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)
The 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 processing is moved to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, The special symbol changing process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, the respective segments forming 7 segments are sequentially turned on 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. Thereby, on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the determined special symbol will be stopped and displayed.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special figure 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 variation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol variation process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in 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 "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 processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0" The processing moves to step S630-3.

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

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-17, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a cut-out management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current game state is the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state. Then, when the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-probability number-of-times cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. 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 game state is set. As a result, in the high-probability gaming state, the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, and the gaming state shifts to the low-probability gaming state.

In addition, here, the time saving state flag for identifying whether the game state is the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state is loaded, and the current game state is the non time saving game state or the time saving game state. Check if there is. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the counter value of the time saving cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. In addition, when the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time saving count cutting counter, the time saving state flag corresponding to the non-time saving game state is set. As a result, in the time saving game state, when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, the game state shifts to the non-time saving game state.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a variable state update process. Here, it is determined whether the fluctuation state is currently the special fluctuation state. When it is determined that the special variation state is present, the counter value of the special variation number counter is checked to determine whether to switch from the special variation state to the normal variation state. As a result, when it is determined to switch to the normal variation state, that is, when it is determined that the variation display of the last special symbol in the special variation state has ended, the variation state identification flag is updated to the flag for the normal variation state. ..

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

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

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management process based on the hold of 1 ends, and when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. Will be seen.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a resets the game state to the initial state. As a result, the game state becomes the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state with the start of the major role game.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric auditors product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric auditors product maximum actuation number setting process. Specifically, with reference to the data set in step S630-19, the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter is set to a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol=number of rounds) as a counter value. .. In addition, this special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game to be started. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, a process of resetting (renewing to "0") the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-19 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designating command for transmitting the start of the major game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the major role game is started.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening pre-processing on 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 S630-23 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening preprocessing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number 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 opening designation command for transmitting the opening start of the special winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to the sub 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 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 special winning opening opening preprocessing.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the special winning opening opening/closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number (the number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened/closed during one round game). As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended, and if 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 auditors product operating ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching counter, solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the special winning opening solenoid 128c, and The timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c or energizes the special winning opening solenoid for stopping the special winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3. Perform control processing. By executing the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, control of starting or stopping energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(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. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special winning opening solenoid 128c has been energized, that is, whether or not the control process for starting the energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the power is on, the process proceeds to step S641-11. If it is determined that the power is not on, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors 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. 31 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening control processing 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 "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing is moved to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
When determining in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. To do.

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

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the special winning opening closing process required to close the special winning opening 128 by stopping the energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c. As a result, the special 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 closing designation command indicating that the special winning opening 128 is closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening closing valid process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing valid process 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 "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening closing valid process 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 auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times has ended. .. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. If so, the process proceeds 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 a predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing valid process. As a result, the next round game will be started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process 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 valid process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening end wait process 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 "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 weight process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the game state after the major game has ended. Here, the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high-probability-number-of-times preliminary counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded to save the state data. Further, here, according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol), predetermined state data is saved in the hour/hour state flag and the hour/hour short cut counter. Further, here, based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the large role game, and the gaming state before the large role game is executed (the gaming state at the time of winning the large bonus game), the variation state after the end of the large role game is set. Further, when the change state is set to the special change state, thereafter, information concerning how the special change state is switched is simultaneously stored, and thereafter, based on the information stored here, the change state is changed. The switching process will be performed.

(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 major game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the number command corresponding to the highly accurate number and the time saving number saved in step S670-3 in the transmission buffer.

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

FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, such a normal game is performed. Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 34, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling a normal game, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. .. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", The module for executing "ordinary symbol changing process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "ordinary symbol stop symbol display process" is called, normally When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "normal electric auditors prize opening opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" The module for executing the "electrical accessory winning hole opening control processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing "ordinary electric prize winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing "normal electric prize winning portion end wait processing" is called.

FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining the normal game management processing (step S700) in 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 to start the processing.

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

FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter, and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the ordinary figure holding 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 is moved to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a performs a block transfer of the universal figure reservation (random number for determining winning) stored in the first to fourth storage sections of the universal figure reservation storage area to a storage section having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the universal figure reservation 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 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the universal figure hold stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is decremented by "1", and the general symbol reservation decrease designation command is transmitted, which indicates that the ordinary symbol reservation is decremented by "1". 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 ordinary drawing lottery, and stores the result of the drawing. Execute the judgment process.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and in the case of a hit, the ordinary symbol display device 168 is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the ordinary symbol display device 168 is turned off. .. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol indicator 168 is finally turned on. For example, when the winning symbol is won, the normal symbol stop symbol number is "0". Is determined, in the case of loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

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

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol variation time based on the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol variation 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)
The main CPU 300a, in the normal symbol display device 168, in order to start the variable display of the normal symbol, executes the process of setting the normal symbol display symbol counter. In this normal symbol display symbol counter, when the counter value is set to, for example, "0", the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to be lighted, and when the counter value is set to "1", the normal symbol is displayed. The lamp 168 is controlled to be turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value will be set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the variable display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a universal figure pending designation command indicating the number of universal figure pending stored in the universal figure pending storage area.

(Step S710-19)
Main CPU300a, the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in the above step S710-7, that is, based on the symbol type (hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol designating command transmission buffer Set to.

(Step S710-21)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H", and ends the normal symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol changing 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, and 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 measures the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display device 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)
The 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 is moved to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary symbol display timer is not “0”, Normally the process during symbol change ends.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, if the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display device 168 is turned off, the counter value is updated to indicate that it is lit, and the counter value that indicates that the normal symbol display device 168 is lit. If it is, the counter value indicating the turn-off is updated, and the normal symbol changing process is ended. As a result, the normal symbol display device 168 is repeatedly turned on and off (flashes) at regular 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 ordinary symbol display device 168 is finally controlled to be turned on or off, and the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal symbol variation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the normal symbol, in the normal game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal figure stop designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that the stop display of the normal symbols has started.

(Step S720-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "02H", and ends the normal symbol changing process.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300. This 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 "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 processing moves to step S730-3.

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

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the universal figure drawing is a win. As a result, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process is moved to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a hit (is lost), the process is moved 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 processing. As a result, the normal game management process based on the 1-Public figure hold ends, and if the Universal-Purpose hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the normal symbol based on the next hold is performed. Becomes

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening/closing control pattern table and saves the normal game timer as the timer value, which is the time before opening the universal communication.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H", and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the opening/closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the pre-processing for opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning 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 "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric prize winning opening pre-processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal electric prize winning opening/closing switching process. This normal electric prize winning part opening/closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H", and finishes the normal electric prize winning opening opening preprocessing.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric prize winning part opening/closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number (the opening/closing number of the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 during one opening/closing control). To determine. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the normal electric auditors product winning opening 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 S741-3. Transfer.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening/closing control pattern table, and based on the count value of the ordinary electric accessory opening/closing switching number counter, solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. Stop control data), and timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or energization stop time (universal closing effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c, or stops the energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c. Execute the product solenoid energization control process By the execution of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control processing, the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled in 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. The timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the second starting opening 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the energization state of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 122c has been started, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization is started, the process proceeds to step S741-11, and if it is determined that the energization is not started, the normal electric prize winning part opening/closing switching process is ended.

(Step S741-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the ordinary electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the ordinary electric auditors product prize opening/closing switching processing.

FIG. 41 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening control processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is executed when the normal 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 "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S750-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", step S750. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
When it is determined in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal electric auditors product open/close switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product open/close switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. To do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the ordinary electric prize winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the second starting opening 122 is being controlled to be opened and closed once. It is determined whether or not as many game balls as the maximum possible winning number have entered. As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number has not been reached, the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control process is ended, and when it is determined that the prescribed number is reached, the process moves to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the normal electric accessory closing process required to close the second starting opening 122 by stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. As a result, the second starting port 122 is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal electric power valid state time in the normal game timer.

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

42. FIG. 42 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning part closing effective processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning part 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 "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric auditors product winning opening closing valid process is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S760-3.

(Step S760-3)
The main CPU 300a saves the wait time for ending the ordinary electric power 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 prize winning part closing valid processing.

FIG. 43 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning portion end weight processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening end weight process is executed when the normal 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 "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric prize winning opening end weight process is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H", and ends the normal electric auditors prize winning port end weight process. As a result, when the universal figure hold is stored, the variable display of the ordinary symbols is restarted.

As described above, various processes are executed in the main control board 300, so that the special game and the normal game progress, but during the progress of such a game, the command transmitted from the main control board 300. Based on the above, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub control board 330. In the following, the effect executed in the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state will be described using an example.

(Explanation of production design)
FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. As described above, in the main control board 300, when the major role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, and the variation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. The sub-control board 330 determines the execution pattern of the variation effect on the basis of the received variation command, and controls the execution of the variation effect with the determined execution pattern.

Although a large number of execution patterns of the fluctuating effect are provided, any of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed after the three symbol composition groups 210A, 210B, 210C are variably displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It is common that the result of the major role lottery is notified by the final stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

As shown in FIG. 44(a), the symbol composition group 210A is composed of nine types of effect symbols 210a in which numbers 1 to 9 are written. Although illustration is omitted here, characters and the like are written along with numbers on each effect symbol 210a, so that the player can easily identify each effect symbol 210a that constitutes the symbol composition group 210A. There is. Further, the symbol composition groups 210B and 210C are also each composed of nine kinds of effect symbols 210b and 210c, like the symbol composition group 210A. Here, for convenience of explanation, the symbol composition group 210A is composed of nine kinds of effect symbols 210a, the symbol composition group 210B is composed of nine kinds of effect symbols 210b, and the symbol composition group 210C is composed of nine kinds of effect symbols 210c. However, each of the symbol composition groups 210A, 210B, and 210C is composed of nine types of effect symbols having the same display mode.

In the fluctuating effect, in the effect display unit 200a, after the symbol composition groups 210A, 210B, 210C are simultaneously scrolled downward from above, finally one of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is effect displayed. Either one of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a without being displayed in a stopped state on the section 200a or being scroll-displayed.

Then, when the jackpot is won by the big winning lottery, as shown in FIG. 44(b), the special symbols A to D are determined as the jackpot symbols. When the big hit is won, that is, in the fluctuating effect that notifies the big hit, the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are finally stopped and displayed on the straight line in the effect display unit 200a.

However, when the special symbol A is determined, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c (hereinafter simply referred to as "even symbol") in which even numbers of "2", "4", "6", and "8" are written Is called) is displayed. On the other hand, when the special symbols B, C, D are determined, the effect symbols 210a, 210b in which odd numbers of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9" are written, 210c (hereinafter, simply referred to as "odd symbol") is stopped and displayed.

In addition, when the result of the major role lottery is lost, that is, when the lost symbol is determined, finally all the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a. There is no such thing. Below, an example of the fluctuating effect in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed will be described.

(Example of production)
FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern. As described above, when the major role lottery is performed on the main control board 300, during the variable display of the special symbol, that is, over the variation time of the special symbol, a variation effect for notifying the result of the major role lottery is executed. In this variation effect, various background images are displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed so as to be superimposed on this background image. During the variable effect, the sound output device 206 outputs a sound in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, the effect lighting device 204 is controlled to light, and the effect accessory device 202 is movable. Although controlled, the detailed description is omitted here.

The variation effect of the present embodiment is roughly classified into a reach variation pattern and a reach variation pattern. In the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are superimposed and varied and displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 45(a), it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination that indicates that the major winning lottery result has been lost. In this state, when the variable display of the special symbol is newly performed, three display symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 45(b) with the start of the variable display of the special symbol. Start (scroll display). The downward white arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are scroll-displayed in the height direction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45(c), first, the effect design 210a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45(d), the effect design 210c different from the effect design 210a is stopped and displayed. Then, the variable display of the special symbol is finished, at substantially the same timing as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 160 or the second special symbol indicator 162, as shown in FIG. 45(e). The effect design 210b is stopped and displayed, and the final lottery display mode of the three effect designs 210a, 210b, and 210c at this time notifies the player of the major winning lottery result.

FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the reach variation patterns are roughly classified into a normal reach variation pattern, an evolved reach variation pattern, and a pseudo continuous reach variation pattern. The variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern is similar to the variation effect of the reach pattern without reach, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started, and in FIG. 46(a). As shown, the effect design 210a is first stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 46(b), the same effect symbol 210c as the effect symbol 210a is stopped and displayed.

In this way, when the same effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the reach mode in which the same effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed (reach display) in the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 46(c), in the effect display unit 200a, “Reach” is displayed by being superimposed on the effect designs 210a and 210c. It should be noted that a plurality of types of reach modes are provided, and the same effect symbols 210a and 210c marked with any of the numbers "1" to "9" are stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46(d), the variable display is continued with the shapes of the effect symbols 210a and 210c different from those before the reach mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 46(e), finally, the effect design 210b different from the effect designs 210a and 210c is stopped and displayed, and the player is informed that the result of the large role lottery has been lost.

FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect of the development reach variation pattern. As shown in FIGS. 47(a) to (d), the variation effect of the developed reach variation pattern is similar to the variation effect of the normal reach variation pattern, and in the effect display unit 200a, the effect patterns 210a and 210c are displayed in the reach mode. It Then, as shown in FIG. 47(e), the reach development effect in which a predetermined development image (moving image) is reproduced and displayed is executed in the effect display unit 200a. The reach development effect is, for example, a content in which an ally character competes with an enemy character, or an ally character challenges a predetermined mission.

As shown in FIG. 47(e), a name, that is, a title name is set for each content in each reach development effect, and at the start of the reach development effect, the title name is displayed in the effect display unit 200a. Is displayed. Further, during the reach development production, the production symbols 210a, 210b, 210c continue to be displayed in a small variable at the upper right of the production display unit 200a. Then, during or after the development image is displayed, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are finally stopped and displayed in the center of the effect display unit 200a, and depending on the stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, The player will be notified of the result of the lottery.

FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern. The variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is, as shown in FIG. 48(a), when the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started, as shown in FIG. 48(b), the effect symbol 210a, 210b and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in any of a plurality of types of modes (hereinafter referred to as "pseudo modes") provided in advance. In this pseudo mode, for example, the same effect symbols 210a and 210b and an effect symbol 210c marked with a number "2" larger than those effect symbols 210a and 210b are temporarily displayed.

When the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in a pseudo manner, the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is resumed, as shown in FIG. 48(c). That is, it can be said that the pseudo mode shows re-variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48(d), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in a pseudo manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 48(e), when the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is resumed, the effect symbols 210a, 210c are displayed in the reach mode as shown in FIG. 48(f). Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 48(g) to (i), the reach development effect is executed in the same manner as the development reach variation pattern, and the player is informed of the result of the major role lottery.

In this way, the variation effect of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is different from the variation effect of the development reach variation pattern in the contents until the effect patterns 210a and 210c are in the reach aspect, and the development after the reach aspect is developed. The variation effect is advanced in the same manner as the reach variation pattern.

In the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, a plurality of variation display patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c until reaching the reach mode are provided, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are temporarily stopped for each variation display pattern. The number of times of display, in other words, the number of times of variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is different. This variation display pattern is determined by a variation mode command, and as the number of temporary stop displays (variation display) of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c increases, the jackpot winning may be finally notified (hereinafter referred to as “reliability”). The selection ratio of the variation mode command at the time of winning the big hit and at the time of losing is set so that the “degree”) becomes higher.

Specifically, when the result of the large role lottery is a big hit, the selection ratio of the variation mode command with a large number of variation display times is set higher than the selection ratio of the variation mode command with a small number of variation display times, If the result of the major role lottery is a loss, the selection ratio of the variation mode command with the small number of variation display times is set higher than the selection ratio of the variation mode command with the large number of variation display times.

Further, in the main control board 300, the reliability of the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is set to be higher than the reliability of the evolved reach variation pattern. Therefore, the reliability is suggested by the number of temporary stop displays (variable display) of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, and the player has more temporary effect display 210a, 210b, 210c temporary display (variable display). While expecting to be done, I will watch the whereabouts of the production.

The execution pattern of the above-described variation effect is determined and controlled by the sub control board 330 based on the variation command determined by the main control board 300. That is, it can be said that the execution pattern of the variation effect is determined in cooperation with the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330.

FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining the variation effect determination table. FIG. 49(a) shows the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 49(b) shows the latter half variation effect determination table. As described above, when the major role lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the variation command is determined based on the result of the major role lottery, and each determined command is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub-control board 330, when the variation mode command is received, an effect random number of 1 is obtained from the range of 0 to 249, and the obtained effect random number and the received variation mode command are referred to by referring to the first half variation effect determination table. Based on and, the execution pattern of the variation effect in the first half is determined. When the variation pattern command is received, one effect random number is obtained from the range of 0 to 249, and the latter half variation effect determination table is referred to, based on the obtained effect random number and the received variation pattern command, The execution pattern of the variation production in the latter half is determined. Note that, in FIG. 49, only a part of the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table are extracted and shown.

As shown in FIG. 49, according to the first-half variation effect determination table, the selection ratios for the execution patterns of the first-half variation effects are set for each variation mode number (variation mode command). For example, the selection ratio for the execution pattern of the latter half of the variation effect is set for each variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Then, by executing the determined first half and second half variation effect execution patterns in combination, one variation effect is executed.

In the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern, “none” indicating that the first half variation effect is not executed is determined as the first half execution pattern, and the “normal loss 1” corresponding to the reachless variation pattern is determined as the second half execution pattern. , "Normal loss 2", "Special loss 1", "Special loss 2" are executed. For example, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “00H” indicating that the variation effect in the first half is not executed is received, the sub-control board 330 always determines “none” as the execution pattern in the first half. Also, at this time, only the "normal loss 1", "normal loss 2", "special loss 1", and "special loss 2" are determined as the variation pattern commands that can be received at the same time. The selection ratio is set in the variation effect determination table. Therefore, "none" is determined as the execution pattern in the first half, and "normal loss 1", "normal loss 2", "special loss 1", and "special loss 2" are determined as the execution patterns in the second half, and thus the variation occurs. The execution pattern of the effect will be determined to the above variation pattern without reach.

On the other hand, the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is determined as an execution pattern other than “none” in the first half, and one of the reach development effects (indicated by developments 1 to 5 in the figure) is determined as the second half execution pattern. If executed. In other words, in the effect display unit 200a, when the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is executed, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number other than the variation mode number=00H is always received, and the development 1 It means that the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number for which any one of to 5 is determined is received.

Here, in FIG. 49(a), for "normal reach 1", "normal reach 2", and the like in the execution pattern in the first half, the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c are the reach mode in the variable effect of the normal reach change pattern, respectively. In more detail, it shows the variable display pattern of the background image and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the reach development effect is started. These image patterns are designed in advance so as to match the variable display time of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number. For example, when “normal reach 1” is determined, FIG. The image shown in (d) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

Further, in FIG. 49A, "pseudo 2" and the like in the first half execution pattern are displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the reach development effect is started in the effect change of the pseudo continuous reach change pattern. The display pattern of the main variation effect image, that is, the effect pattern 210a, 210b, 210c shows the execution pattern of the symbol display effect that is variably displayed. For example, "pseudo 2" indicates a pseudo continuous reach variation pattern in which the variation display frequency of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is 2. Further, “pseudo 3” indicates a pseudo continuous reach variation pattern in which the variation display times of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are 3 times.

In the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 49, the variation effects of the reachless variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern are executed only when the result of the major role lottery is a loss. , The selection ratio is set. In addition, the evolved reach variation pattern and the quasi-continuous reach variation pattern are determined both at the time of losing and jackpot, but the evolution reach variation pattern has a higher selection ratio at the time of loss than the quasi-continuous reach variation pattern, and the jackpot. The hour selection ratio is set low. As described above, by setting the selection ratio between the time of losing and the time of jackpot, the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is set to have higher reliability than the evolved reach variation pattern.

Furthermore, in the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern, the larger the number of times of simulation, the higher the selection ratio at the time of big hit, and the lower the selection ratio at the time of losing, and the higher the number of times of simulation, the higher the reliability is set. Has been done.

As described above, in the sub-control board 330, when the variation command is received, the execution pattern of the variation effect is determined by referring to the variation effect determination table. However, the execution pattern of the fluctuating effect determined by the fluctuating effect determination table is a rough flow of the effect, that is, a time table for one fluctuating effect. Then, based on the variation mode command or the variation pattern command, the executability and execution pattern of the various elemental effects that constitute the variation effect are further determined.

Here, the element effect is, for example, as described above, the effect display 210a is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as a symbol display effect in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed or the reach development effect. It refers to an image, and further to the effect of moving the effect accessory device 202. In the following, as an example of the element effect, a specific variation effect in which the accumulation effect and the notification effect are executed in the high-probability game state will be described.

50 and 51 are diagrams illustrating an example of the specific variation effect of the basic pattern. Here, as described above, the number of times (the number of rounds) the special winning opening 128 is opened in the large role game is different depending on the special symbols A to D determined when the big prize is won by the large role lottery. The maximum number of prize balls that can be obtained will also vary depending on the number of rounds. For example, if a game ball enters the special winning opening 128 and 15 prize balls are obtained, one round game will obtain 9 counts×15 balls=135 prize balls. Then, in the large role game when the special symbols A and B are determined, the number of rounds is 4 times x 135 balls (the number of prize balls obtained in one round game) = 540 prize balls are obtained, and special In the large role game when the symbol C is determined, a prize ball of 10 times x 135 balls = 1350 balls is obtained, and in the large role game when the special symbol D is determined, 15 times x 135 balls = 2025 balls You will get a sphere.

Then, the specific variation effect is executed when the jackpot is won in the high-probability game state. The specific variation effect is a basic pattern for notifying the number of prize balls that can be acquired during a major role game (hereinafter, also referred to as the major role game) executed after the end of the particular variation effect, and a special pattern stored in the storage unit. 2 If the specific hold to win the jackpot is stored in the hold, the number of prize balls that can be acquired in the large role game (hereinafter, also referred to as the holding large role game) executed when the specific hold is read , And an application pattern to be notified together with the number of prize balls obtainable in the major role game.

Further, in the specific variation effect, the notification effect for notifying all or part of the number of prize balls obtainable in the major role game, or the number of prize balls obtainable in the major role game and the pending major role game is once or plural. It is performed once (in the present embodiment, up to three times), and the accumulation effect that accumulates the executed notification effect is executed before the notification effect.

In the specific variation effect of the basic pattern in which one notification effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 50(a), after the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c start variable display, at a predetermined timing, FIG. As shown in b), an image displayed as "continuous hit rush GET" is displayed, which indicates that the jackpot has been won and that the notification effect (here, continuous hit rush effect) is executed. The accumulation effect displayed on the section 200a is performed. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the notification effect is provided with three execution patterns of a continuous hit rush effect, a one-hit rush effect, and a super continuous hit rush effect, and is executed subsequently in the accumulation effect. The notification effect is notified and accumulated.

Then, when the continuous hit rush effect is executed as the notification effect, as shown in FIG. 50C, the continuous hit rush effect is started, and an image for instructing to continuously hit the effect button 208 is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. 50 d after that, every time the effect button 208 is pressed within a preset operation effective period, as shown in FIG. 50( d ), one notification effect (here, continuous hit rush effect) is notified. The number of divided notification prize balls, which is obtained by dividing the number of prize balls (unit notification prize ball count) to be displayed, is sequentially displayed. In the continuous hit rush effect, even if it is within the operation valid period, if the total value of the unit notification prize balls is already displayed, even if the effect button 208 is pressed thereafter, the divided notification prize balls number is It is never displayed.

After that, when the operation valid period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 50(e), for example, “540 GET” and the unit notification prize ball count are displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and then as shown in FIG. 50(f). The total notification prize ball number, which is the total value of the prize balls notified in the notification effect, is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as "total: 540". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50(g), the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are all stopped and displayed.

In the specific variation effect of the basic pattern in which the notification effect is performed twice, after the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c start variable display, as shown in FIG. 51(a), for example, it is notified that the jackpot is won. Before being performed, an accumulation effect is displayed in which an image described as "continuous hit rush GET" indicating that the continuous hit rush effect is executed is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Further, as shown in FIG. 51( b ), the effect display unit 200 a displays an image notifying that the jackpot has been won and displaying “one-shot rush GET” indicating that the one-shot rush effect is executed. Accumulation effect is performed.

When the continuous hit rush effect is executed as the notification effect, as shown in FIG. 51(c), the continuous hit rush effect is started, and an image for instructing to continuously hit the effect button 208 is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. After that, each time the effect button 208 is pressed within the preset operation valid period, the divided notification prize ball number is displayed as shown in FIG. 51(d). After that, when the operation valid period elapses, as shown in FIG. 51(e), for example, “540 GET” and the number of unit notification prize balls in the continuous lash effect are displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

Then, when there is a notification effect that has not been executed yet, as shown in FIG. 51(f), an image stating "Still still!" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the notification effect continues. Is notified. Then, when the one-shot rush effect is executed as the notification effect, as shown in FIG. 51(g), the one-shot rush effect is started, and an image instructing to press the effect button 208 once is displayed. When the effect button 208 is pressed within a preset operation effective period after being displayed on the section 200a, as shown in FIG. 51(h), the number of unit notification prize balls in the one-shot rush effect (for example, "810 GET") is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 51(i), the total notification prize ball number, which is the total value of the unit notification prize ball numbers notified in each of the two notification effects, is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as "total: 1350". After that, as shown in FIG. 51(j), all the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed.

Next, the specific variation effect of the application pattern will be described. The specific variation effect of the application pattern is executed when the jackpot is won and the specific hold for winning the jackpot is stored in the special 2 hold stored in the storage unit. More specifically, the total value of the number of prize balls obtainable in the major role game and the number of prize balls obtainable in the held major role game is the maximum number of prize balls obtainable in one major role game (2025 balls). ) More than. In addition, when the special jackpot to win the jackpot and the special jackpot to win the jackpot are stored in the special 2 hold stored in the storage unit, that is, when the holding series is confirmed, the player is won in the big role game. Even if the total value of the number of possible prize balls and the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the pending major role game is equal to or less than the maximum number of prize balls (2025 balls) that can be obtained in one major role game, the application pattern is specified. A variation effect may be executed.

In the specific variation effect of the application pattern, the notification effect is executed at least twice. Similar to the basic pattern, the specific variation effect of the application pattern is, after the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c start varying display, as shown in FIG. 52(a), before being notified that the jackpot is won. An accumulation effect is displayed in which an image with "One-shot rush GET" indicating that the one-shot rush effect is executed is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Further, as shown in FIG. 52(b), the effect display unit 200a displays an image notifying that the jackpot has been won and indicating that the super continuous hit rush effect is to be executed. The accumulation effect displayed in is performed.

Then, when the one-shot rush effect is executed as the notification effect, as shown in FIG. 52(c), the one-shot rush effect is started, and an image instructing to press the effect button 208 once is displayed. When the effect button 208 is pressed within a preset operation valid period after being displayed on the section 200a, as shown in FIG. 52(d), the number of unit notification prize balls in the one-shot rush effect (for example, "2025 GET") is displayed.

Then, when there is a notification effect that has not been executed yet, as shown in FIG. 52(e), an image stating "Still still!" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the notification effect continues. Is notified. Then, when the super continuous hit rush effect is executed as the notification effect, as shown in FIG. 52(f), the super continuous hit rush effect is started, and an image instructing to continuously hit the effect button 208 is displayed as an effect. It is displayed on the section 200a. Thereafter, every time the effect button 208 is pressed within the preset operation valid period, the divided notification prize ball number is displayed as shown in FIG. 52(g). Then, as shown in FIG. 52(h), after the total value of the number of prize balls obtained in the second notification effect (super hit rush effect) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, for example, “2025GET”, The total notification prize sphere number, which is the total value of the unit notification prize sphere numbers displayed in the two notification effects, is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as "total: 4050". After that, as shown in FIG. 52(j), all the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed.

In the application pattern specific variation effect, the notification effect executed before the last notification effect executed among the plurality of notification effects (for example, when three times of notification effects are executed, 1 The total value of the number of unit notification prize balls up to the second and second notification effects) is set to the maximum number of prize balls (2025 balls) that can be acquired in one large role game. Therefore, in the finally executed notification effect, among the number of award balls that can be obtained in the large role game and the pending large role game, the maximum number of award balls (2025 balls) that can be obtained in one large role game is exceeded. The number will be announced.

FIG. 53 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the specific variation effect. As shown in FIG. 53, when the jackpot is won in the high-probability game state, "A0H" is determined as the variation mode number, and "A0H", "A1H", or "A2H" is determined as the variation pattern number. It Then, in the variation effect in the first half, after the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed in the center of the effect display unit 200a, it is notified that the jackpot is won. Further, the first half of the variation effect is set to a storage effect executable period during which the storage effect for accumulating and notifying subsequently executed notification effects can be executed, and the accumulation effect is executed within the accumulation effect executable period. If the notification effect is executed twice or three times, the accumulation effect may be executed twice or three times during the accumulation effect execution period, or a plurality of notification effects may be executed once. You may make it notify that.

The fluctuation pattern numbers of “A0H”, “A1H”, and “A2H” have fluctuation times set to 20 seconds, 35 seconds, and 50 seconds, respectively. Then, the execution time of each notification effect is provided with three patterns of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, and 45 seconds, respectively, and the time when all the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed after the total notification prize ball number is notified. Is set to 5 seconds (indicated by hatching in the figure). Then, when the variation pattern number of “A0H” is determined, as shown in FIG. 53A, the 15-second notification effect is executed once. Further, when the variation pattern number of “A1H” is determined, as shown in FIG. 53B, the case where the 30-second notification effect is executed once and the 15-second notification effect is executed twice. There are cases where it will be done. Further, when the variation pattern number of "A2H" is determined, as shown in FIG. 53(c), the case where the 45-second notification effect is executed and the 15-second notification effect is followed by a 30-second notification effect. There are a case where the notification effect is executed, a case where the notification effect of 15 seconds is executed once after the notification effect of 30 seconds, and a case where the notification effect of 15 seconds is executed three times.

In this manner, in the specific variation effect, the number of prize balls obtainable in the major role game, or the major role game and the pending major role game is notified by one or a plurality of notification effects, and before the notification effect is executed. , The accumulation effect for accumulating the notification effects to be executed thereafter is executed. By executing the accumulated effect before the notification effect, the number of executions of the notification effect and the execution pattern are notified in advance. Therefore, a prize ball that can be obtained in a major role game by a combination of the number of executions of the notification effect and the execution pattern. The number can be predicted and expected, and the effect of production can be improved.

FIG. 54(a) is a diagram for explaining the notification effect frequency determination table, FIG. 54(b) is a diagram for explaining the notification effect execution time determination table, and FIG. 54(c) is a notification effect execution pattern. It is a figure explaining a decision table.

When the sub-control board 330 receives a variation pattern command (“A0H”, “A1H”, “A2H”) when a big win is won in a big role lottery, it obtains an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249 and Based on the obtained effect random number, the total number of notification prize balls, and the received variation pattern command, the notification effect number determination table shown in FIG. 54A is referred to, and the number of executions of the notification effect is determined.

Here, when the number of executions of the notification effect is determined in the sub-control board 330, based on the special symbols A to D that are determined when the jackpot is won in the big win lottery, and the special 2 hold stored in the storage unit. Then, the total number of notification prize balls, which is the total value of the number of unit notification prize balls notified in the notification effect, is determined.

Specifically, based on the special symbols A to D that are determined when the big win is won by the big role lottery, the number of prize balls obtainable in the big role game is derived. As described above, the number of award balls that can be acquired is 540 balls when the special symbols A and B are determined, 1350 balls when the special symbol C is determined, and the special symbol D is determined. If played, it is 2025 balls.

When a fluctuation pattern command indicating a fluctuation pattern number of "A0H" is received, or a fluctuation pattern command indicating a fluctuation pattern number other than "A0H" is received, and the specific hold is not stored in the storage unit. In this case, the number of award balls that can be acquired in the major role game is directly determined as the total number of informing award balls.

On the other hand, when a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern number other than "A0H" is received, and the specific hold is stored in the storage unit, the special symbol A determined when the specific hold is read out Based on D, the number of prize balls obtainable in the pending major role game is derived. Then, the total value of the number of prize balls obtainable in the large role game and the number of prize balls obtainable in the held large role game is larger than the maximum number of prize balls (2025 balls) obtainable in one large role game. In this case, the total value of the number of prize balls obtainable in the major role game and the number of prize balls obtainable in the held major role game is determined as the total notified prize ball number. In addition, when the total value of the number of prize balls obtainable in the major role game and the number of prize balls obtainable in the held major role game is less than or equal to the maximum number of prize balls (2025 balls) obtainable in one major role game. In addition, the number of award balls that can be acquired in the major role game is determined as the total number of informing award balls.

According to the notification effect number determination table, when the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern number “A0H” is received, the notification effect number is always set to 1 time. Further, when the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern number of “A1H” is received and the total number of informing award balls is less than or equal to the maximum award number, 100/250 is determined once and 150/250. Will be decided twice. Further, when the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern number of "A1H" is received and the total number of notified prize balls is larger than the maximum prize ball number, it is always determined twice.

Further, when the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern number of “A2H” is received and the total number of informing award balls is equal to or less than the maximum award number, 50/250 is determined once and 100/250. Is decided twice, and 100/250 is decided three times. Further, when the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern number of “A2H” is received and the total number of informing award balls is larger than the maximum number of award balls, 125/250 is determined twice, and 125/250 is determined. Three times will be decided.

In this way, when the total number of informing award balls is larger than the maximum number of award balls, the number of times of executing the informing effect is determined to be two or more.

Further, in the sub-control board 330, when the number of executions of the notification effect is determined, an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, the acquired effect random number, the received variation pattern command, and the notification effect. 54B, the execution time of each notification effect is determined by referring to the notification effect execution time determination table shown in FIG. 54B. According to the notification effect execution time determination table, 15 seconds is always determined when the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern number “A0H” is received. Further, when the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern number of "A1H" is received, if the number of times the notification effect is executed is 1, 30 seconds is always determined, and the number of times the notification effect is executed is 2 times. If there is, 15 seconds is determined as the execution time of each notification effect. Further, when the variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern number of “A2H” is received, if the number of times the notification effect is executed is 45, 45 seconds is always determined, and the number of times the notification effect is executed is two. If so, the execution times of the first and second notification effects are determined to be 125/250 for 15 seconds and 30 seconds, respectively, and 125/250 for 30 seconds and 15 seconds. If it is a time, 15 seconds is determined as the execution time of each notification effect.

Further, in the sub-control board 330, when the total number of notification award balls is equal to or less than the maximum number of award balls, the number of unit notification award balls notified in each notification effect is randomly distributed with 135 balls as one unit. For example, first, 135 balls for one unit are distributed to each notification effect, and then the number of remaining prize balls is distributed. Then, with respect to each notification effect, whether or not the prize ball number can be distributed is determined with reference to a distribution determination table (not shown) in which whether or not to distribute the prize ball number is determined with a predetermined determination probability. If it is determined that the prize balls will be distributed, the number of prize balls for one unit will be distributed. In this way, it is determined whether or not to distribute the number of prize balls in order for each notification effect until the number of remaining prize balls becomes 0. Allocate the number of prize balls. It should be noted that how to distribute the number of unit notification prize balls to be notified in each notification effect may be managed by a table based on the total number of notification prize balls and the number of times the notification effect is executed. You can

When the total number of notification balls is greater than the maximum number of prize balls, the number of unit notification prize balls that is notified in the notification effect executed last among the notification effects executed a plurality of times is the total notification prize. The number of prize balls is determined by subtracting the maximum number of prize balls (2025 balls) from the number of balls, and the number of prize balls corresponding to the maximum number of prize balls (2025) is executed before the last notification effect. Randomly assigned to the number of unit notification prize balls notified in each notification effect.

Subsequently, in the sub-control board 330, when the unit notification prize ball number to be notified in the notification effect is determined, an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the acquired effect random number and the notification effect are acquired. Based on the unit notification award ball number notified in, the execution pattern of each notification effect is determined by referring to the notification effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. 54(c). According to the notification effect execution pattern determination table, selection when the number of prize balls to be informed is large (when the expected number of prize balls to be notified is high) in the order of continuous hit rush effect, one shot rush effect, and super continuous hit rush effect The ratio is set to be high.

When the total number of notification prize balls is greater than the maximum number of prize balls, the execution pattern of the notification effect that is executed last among the determined notification effects is executed before that. If the execution pattern has a higher expected degree of the number of prize balls to be notified than the pattern, the last execution pattern of the notification effect is replaced with the execution pattern of the notification effect executed before that. For example, when the execution pattern of the notification effect to be executed last is continuous hit rush effect and the execution pattern of the notification effect to be executed before that is super continuous hit rush effect, execution of the notification effect executed last The pattern is replaced with the super-continuous hit rush effect, and the execution pattern of the notification effect that is executed before that is replaced with the continuous hit rush effect.

As a result, when the total number of informing award balls is greater than the maximum number of award balls, that is, when the number of reserved balls is confirmed, the final informing effect is executed in an execution pattern with a high expected degree of the informed award balls. As a result, it is possible to further increase the degree of expectation that the suspension line may be notified, and it is possible to improve the effect of production.

Below, the processing in the sub control board 330 for executing the above-mentioned variation effect will be explained.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of the sub control board 330)
FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) in sub control board 330.

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

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

(Sub-timer interrupt processing of sub-control board 330)
FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating the sub-timer interrupt processing (S1100) in the sub-control board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle. Then, by the generation of the clock pulse 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 S1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process for permitting interruption.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330a updates various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 330 is performed, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

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

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the fluctuating effect, refers to the time table set for each fluctuating effect, and performs a time schedule management process for executing a process corresponding to the relevant time stored in the time table. .. Here, ON/OFF control of various flags is performed according to the time data set in the time table, and commands are transmitted to various effect devices, whereby the variable effect is executed.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt process.

FIG. 57 is a flow chart for explaining a prefetch designation command reception process which is executed when the prefetch designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the prefetch designation command is, in the main control board 300, step S536-7 (prefetch symbol type designation command), step S536-23 (prefetch designation variation mode command), step S536-27 (prefetch designation variation) in FIG. Pattern command), and is set in step S536-29 (indefinite value command), and then is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub command transmission process (see FIG. 14) of step S100-39.

(Step S1210-1)
Upon receiving the prefetching designation command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes each received prefetching designation command, stores the analysis result as pre-determination information, and ends the prefetching designation command reception process. The sub RAM 330c of the sub control board 330 has a first pre-determination information storage area and a second pre-determination information storage area corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage area and the second special figure reserved storage area of the main control board 300. Is provided. The first pre-determination information storage area and the second pre-determination information storage area each include four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and these first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are The 1st special figure reservation storage area and the 2nd special figure reservation storage area correspond to the 1st storage section-4th storage section, respectively. Here, the preliminary determination information is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the storage unit in which the new hold (special 1 hold or special 2 hold) is newly stored among the first to fourth storage units in the special figure hold storage area. Is memorized. Then, as the preliminary determination information, information indicating the symbol information, the variation mode number, and the variation pattern number will be stored. Further, the main control board 300 is provided with the 0th storage unit to which the suspension information read from the first storage unit of the special figure suspension storage area is transferred. The 0th storage unit is provided similarly to the control board 300.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart illustrating a variable command reception process executed when a variable command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variation command is set in the main control board 300 in steps S612-13 and S612-17 in FIG. 26, and then the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 14) in step S100-39 is performed. Sent to 330.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the variation command, the sub CPU 330a first performs a preliminary determination information shift process. Here, of the pre-determination information storage unit, the pre-determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0-th storage unit, and the pre-determination information stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit. Etc. are shifted to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, respectively.

(Step S1220-3)
Upon receiving the fluctuation command, the sub CPU 330a analyzes and stores the received fluctuation pattern command.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-3, determines the execution pattern of the second half variable effect. Determine and remember.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the received variation mode command and stores it.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-7, determines the execution pattern of the variable effect in the first half. Determine and remember.

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the gaming state managed by the main control board 300 is a high-probability gaming state. As a result, if the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1220-13, and if the gaming state is not the high-probability gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1220-29.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the fluctuation pattern number indicated by the fluctuation pattern command analyzed in step S1220-3 is any of "A0H" to "A2H". As a result, when it is determined that the variation pattern number is any of “A0H” to “A2H”, the processing is moved to step S1220-15, and it is determined that the variation pattern number is not one of “A0H” to “A2H”. If so, the process moves to step S1220-29.

(Step S1220-15)
The sub CPU 330a is set in the above step S610-11 (FIG. 25), and based on the symbol type designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 by the sub command transmission process (see FIG. 14) of step S100-39, the major character concerned. The number of prize balls that can be acquired in the game is derived. In addition, the sub CPU 330a determines the total number of notified prize balls to be notified in the notification effect, based on the preliminary determination information (special 2 hold) stored in the storage unit. Then, the sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and the acquired effect random number, the variation pattern command analyzed in step S1220-3, and the total notification prize. Based on the number of balls, the number of executions of the notification effect is determined with reference to the notification effect number determination table (FIG. 54(a)).

(Step S1220-17)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, the acquired effect random number, the variation pattern command analyzed in step S1220-3, and step S1220-15. Based on the number of times of execution of the notification effect determined in, the execution time of each notification effect is determined with reference to the notification effect execution time determination table (FIG. 54(b)).

(Step S1220-19)
The sub CPU 330a distributes the total number of notification prize balls to the number of unit notification prize balls notified in each notification effect.

(Step S1220-21)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and based on the acquired effect random number and the unit notification award ball number determined in step S1220-19, the notification effect. The execution pattern of each notification effect is determined with reference to the execution pattern determination table (FIG. 54(c)). In addition, when the total number of notification balls is greater than the maximum number of prize balls, the sub CPU 330a executes the notification effect that is executed before the last execution pattern of the notification effect among the determined notification effects. If the execution pattern has a lower selection ratio when the number of unit notification prize balls to be notified is higher than the pattern, the execution pattern of the last notification effect is replaced with the execution pattern of the notification effect executed before that. To do.

(Step S1220-23)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the execution pattern determined in step S1220-21 is the continuous hit rush effect or the super continuous hit rush effect. As a result, if it is determined that the continuous hit rush effect or the super continuous hit rush effect is given, the process proceeds to step S1220-25. Transfer.

(Step S1220-25)
In the continuous hit rush effect or the super continuous hit rush effect, the sub CPU 330a determines the number of divided notification prize balls displayed on the effect display unit 200a by one pressing operation of the effect button 208, for example, based on a preset scenario.

(Step S1220-27)
The sub CPU 330a accumulates the execution pattern of the notification effect determined in step S1220-21 and determines the execution timing of the accumulation effect for notifying.

(Step S1220-29)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table based on the determination of each step described above, and ends the variable command reception process. Based on the time table set here, in step S1300, the change effect image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, the sound corresponding to the change effect image is output, and the effect illumination device 204 is turned on. Will be processed.

FIG. 59 is a flowchart illustrating the time schedule management process (step S1300).

(Step S1300-1)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the time table set in step S1220-29, and turns on or off a flag or sends a necessary performance execution command to each performance device based on the time data corresponding to the current fluctuation time. To send. As a result, various effects are executed and controlled at the timing determined at the start of the variable effect.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the time table and determines whether it is the start timing of the operation valid period in the notification effect. As a result, if it is determined that it is the notification effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S1300-5, and if it is determined that it is not the notification effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S1300-9.

(Step S1300-5)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the effective period flag indicating that it is the operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button 208 is effectively handled.

(Step S1300-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets a predetermined timer value corresponding to one operation valid period in the notification effect timer.

(Step S1300-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the valid period flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the valid period flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1300-11, and if it is determined that the valid period flag is not on, the time schedule management process ends.

(Step S1300-11)
The sub CPU 330a updates (subtracts) the timer value of the notification effect timer.

(Step S1300-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the notification effect timer has become 0 as a result of updating the timer value in step S1300-11. As a result, if it is determined that the notification effect timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1300-21, and if it is determined that the notification effect timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1300-15.

(Step S1300-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not a press signal indicating that the effect button 208 has been pressed is input from the effect button detection switch 208s. As a result, if it is determined that the pressing signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1300-17, and if it is determined that the pressing signal is not input, the time schedule management process ends.

(Step S1300-17)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the one shot rush effect is being executed. As a result, when it is determined that the one-shot rush effect is being executed, the process is moved to step S1300-21, and the one-shot rush effect is not being executed, that is, the continuous hit rush effect or the super continuous hit rush effect is being executed. If so, the process moves to step S1300-19.

(Step S1300-19)
The sub CPU 330a displays, on the effect display unit 200a, the number of divided notification prize balls corresponding to one pressing operation of the effect button 208 during execution of the continuous hit rush effect or the super continuous hit rush effect, and ends the time schedule management process. To do.

(Step S1300-21)
The sub CPU 330a displays the unit notification prize ball count on the effect display unit 200a.

(Step S1300-23)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the valid period flag and ends the time schedule management process.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various alterations or modifications can be conceived within the scope of the claims, and it should be understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. To be done.

For example, it goes without saying that the game playability in the above embodiment is merely an example, and the game playability can be set appropriately. Therefore, in the above-described embodiment, the execution of the major role game and the gaming state after the major role game are given as the gaming profit to be given to the player according to the result of the major role lottery, but the gaming profit to be given to the player Is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific variation effect can be obtained in the major role game and the pending major role game when the total value of the number of prize balls obtainable in the major role game and the pending major role game is greater than the maximum number of prize balls. A notification effect (application pattern) for notifying the number of prize balls is executed. However, not limited to this, when the total value of the number of award balls obtainable in the large role game and the held large role game is less than or equal to the maximum number of award balls, the number of prize balls obtainable in the large role game and the held large role game is notified. The notification effect may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed twice or more in the specific variation effect of the application pattern, but the notification effect is executed only once, and in one notification effect, the major role game and the hold are performed. The number of prize balls that can be acquired in the major role game may be notified.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of prize balls that can be acquired in the major role game (the major role game, or the major role game and the pending major role game) is notified by the notification effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of executable rounds (acquirable prize balls information) may be notified by a notification effect, and the number of balls that can enter the special winning opening 128 (acquirable prize balls). (Information) may be notified by a notification effect. That is, a part or all of the number of prize balls that can be acquired by the major role game may be directly or indirectly notified as the obtainable prize ball information in the notification effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the high-probability game state, one of the variation pattern numbers of "A0H" to "A2H" is determined regardless of the special symbol. However, not limited to this, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the variation pattern number of “A0H” is determined, and when the special symbol C is determined, the variation pattern number of “A1H” is determined. When the special symbol D is determined, the variation pattern number of "A2H" may be determined. Further, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the variation pattern number of “A0H” is highly likely to be determined, and when the special symbols C and D are determined, the variation pattern number of “A2H” is determined. The probability of being performed may be increased. As a result, it is possible to provide a game feature in which the total number of notification prize balls increases when the total execution time of the notification effects is long.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the application pattern specific variation effect, the total value of the unit notification prize balls displayed in one or a plurality of notification effects is notified as the total notification prize ball number (FIG. 52). (I)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of award balls that can be acquired in the major role game and the pending major role game is greater than the maximum number of award balls that can be acquired in one major role game, one or a plurality of notification effects are displayed. After the execution, while notifying the maximum number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big role game, the special hold (specific hold information) that wins the jackpot is stored in the special 2 hold, that is, in the hold series. You may make it notify that there is also (for example, display as "limit breakthrough").

Further, in the embodiment, in the specific variation effect of the application pattern, a plurality of notification outputs can be used to notify the number of award balls greater than the maximum number of award balls that can be acquired in one major game. (Fig. 52(g), (i)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of award balls that can be acquired in the major role game and the pending major role game is greater than the maximum number of award balls that can be acquired in one major role game, one or a plurality of notification effects are provided. In addition to notifying the maximum number of prize balls that can be acquired in one big role game, the specific notification (specific reservation information) to win the jackpot is stored in the special 2 suspension in the remaining notification effect, that is, Alternatively, the fact that it is a holding sequence may be notified together (for example, “limit breakthrough” is displayed).

Further, in the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed during the latter half of the variation effect in the specific variation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed during a major role game. For example, when the notification effect is executed twice, the number of award balls that can be obtained by the two round games is notified by the first notification effect during the second half of the variable effect, and after the start of the major role game, the second time. The second notification effect may be executed during the round game to notify the number of prize balls that can be acquired in the third and subsequent round games.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the specific variation effect, the first half of the variation effect is set as the accumulation effect execution period, but not limited to this, for example, the accumulation effect execution period is set in the latter half of the variation effect. However, the execution timing of the accumulation effect is not limited to during the execution of the first-half variation effect.

In the above embodiment, the execution time of the notification effect is determined regardless of the number of unit notification award balls, however, the number of unit notification award balls is determined first, and when the number of unit notification award balls is large, the notification effect The execution time may be extended.

Further, it goes without saying that the content of the processing in the above embodiment is only an example and can be appropriately designed.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of steps S610-9 and S610-11 in FIG. 25 corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIGS. 29 to 33 corresponds to the major role game execution means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processes of steps S1220-11 to S1220-21 of FIG. 58 and FIG. 59 corresponds to the notification effect executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of step S1300 of FIG. 56 and step S1220-23 of FIG. 58 corresponds to the accumulation effect executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S535-13 in FIG. 21 corresponds to the hold acquisition unit of the present invention.

100 Gaming Machine 120 First Starting Port 122 Second Starting Port 300 Main Control Board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM
330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b Sub ROM
330c Sub RAM

Claims (1)

The establishment of a predetermined restart condition, executability per game, and a selecting means for performing extraction election that determine the type of game per said in the case of executing the game per the,
If the result of executing the game per the was derived by said selecting means, and per game execution means for executing said per game according to the type determined by the extract selection means,
When the gaming ball is entered the special winning opening based on the game per above, and providing means for providing a game value a predetermined amount,
And notification effect execution means for executing notification effect one or more times to broadcast the information about the attainable game value amount based on the per game,
Prior to the execution of the notification effect, a specific effect execution unit that executes a specific effect that sequentially displays images corresponding to the notification effect that are executed thereafter,
A gaming machine comprising:

Images