JP6767234B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a plurality of gaming states.

Conventionally, there is known a game machine in which a large role lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball enters the start opening, and a special symbol is determined based on the result of the large role lottery. In such a game machine, a fluctuating time is set each time a major lottery is performed, and while the fluctuating time is being clocked, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display unit, and when the variable time elapses, a special symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit. Is stopped and displayed. Then, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit is a jackpot symbol, a large role game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained is executed, and the game state after the end of the large role game is a plurality of game states. It will be set to any of (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-13042

As described above, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of gaming states, different effects are usually executed for each gaming state, but if one gaming state continues for a long time, the player's willingness to play the game. There is a problem that the interest in the game is reduced.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is a game in which a launching means for launching a game ball in response to an operation of a player and a gaming area in which the gaming ball launched by the launching means flows down are formed. A symbol determining means for determining one from a plurality of types of symbols including a plurality of specific symbols on condition that a board, a starting port provided in the game area, and a game ball enter the starting port. When a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the symbol display means for displaying the symbol on the symbol display unit and the symbol determining means determine the symbol during the timing of the fluctuation time. A plurality of types of large winning openings provided in the game area have different total opening times according to the effect control means for executing the effect based on the symbol and the specific symbol displayed on the symbol display unit. The production control means includes a large winning opening control means for executing any of the winning opening opening / closing games and at least a payout means for paying out the winning ball by entering the game ball into the large winning opening. When the symbol is determined, the specific effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and by executing the specific effect, the player is notified of the execution of any one of the plurality of types of the large winning opening opening / closing games, and the specific effect is notified. is provided discernible multiple execution patterns to each other, a plurality of the specific symbol is the probability of occurrence of at least a part of the execution pattern of the specific effect is characterized by different of Rukoto.

According to the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which shows the state which the door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a figure explaining the 2nd prize opening. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls the progress of a game. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the hit symbol random number determination table and the small hit symbol random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a game state and a variation time. It is 1st figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a 2nd figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state according to the original game playability. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state when a game is not performed properly. It is a flowchart explaining the CPU initialization process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the evacuation process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st start port passage processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd start port passage processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening passing process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is the 2nd flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special symbol change in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the symbol forced stop processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening preprocessing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening / closing switching process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening end wait processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process during ordinary symbol change in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the processing before opening the winning opening of a normal electric accessory in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the most dominant state. It is a figure explaining an example of the specific effect of A pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the specific effect of B pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the 1st promotion production. It is a figure explaining an example of the 2nd promotion production. It is a time chart explaining the relationship between the progress of the game on the main control board and the effect in the most dominant state. It is a time chart explaining the relationship between the progress state of the game on the main control board, a specific effect, the first promotion effect, and the second promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the selection ratio of the execution pattern of the variation effect in the most dominant state for each type of a special symbol. It is a flowchart explaining the sub-CPU initialization process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the subtimer interrupt processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining game state command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the variation pattern command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening designation command reception processing in a sub-control board.

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

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the game machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 that is openably and closably attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism, and the like. The middle frame 104 is provided with a front frame 106 that is openably and closably attached by a hinge mechanism.

Similar to the outer frame 102, the middle frame 104 has a surrounding space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the surrounding space. Further, the front frame 106 holds a transparent plate 110 made of glass or resin. 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 interval, and from the front side of the game machine 100. , The game board 108 becomes visible through the transparent plate 110.

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

The game area 116 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area in which the game ball can flow down or roll. A large number of nails and windmills (not shown) are provided on the game board 108 so that the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and windmills and flow down and roll in irregular directions. I have to.

The game area 116 includes a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of the game balls is different from each other according to the firing intensity of the firing mechanism and the game balls can be hit separately. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100, and the second game area 116b is the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game 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 ball launched by the firing mechanism with a firing intensity lower than the predetermined strength enters the first game area 116a and is launched with a firing strength equal to or higher than the predetermined strength. The resulting game ball enters the second game area 116b.

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting port 120, and a second starting port 122 into which a game ball can enter, and these general winning openings 118, the first starting port 120, and the second starting port 122 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the starting port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

As will be described in detail later, a first starting area is provided in the first starting port 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting port 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the game ball enters the first start area or the second start area, any one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is used. A lottery is held to determine the special symbol of 1. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not a large role game or a small hit game, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 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. It becomes.

Further, the first starting port 120 is provided with a movable piece 120b that can be opened and closed, so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 changes according to the state of the movable piece 120b. It has become. Specifically, when the movable piece 120b is in the closed state, the game ball enters the first starting port 120 at a predetermined frequency. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the approach area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116 (first game area 116a), a lottery of a normal symbol described later is performed, and if the winner is won by this lottery, The movable piece 120b is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. In this way, when the movable piece 120b is opened, the movable piece 120b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the first starting port 120, and the game ball can easily enter the first starting port 120. In this way, the movable piece 120b shifts to an open state that allows the game ball to enter the starting area and a closed state that makes it more difficult for the game ball to enter the starting area than the open state. Functions as a device.

In addition, only the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a can enter the first start port 120, and only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second start port 122. It is arranged in the position. A game ball flowing down the second game area 116b may enter the first starting port 120, but in this case, the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a is the second game. It is desirable to arrange the area 116b at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down. Similarly, the second starting port 122 may be entered by a game ball flowing down the first game area 116a, but in this case, the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b is the first. It is desirable to arrange the game area 116a at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down.

Further, below the first starting port 120, only a game ball flowing down the first game area 116a can enter, or any game flowing down the first game area 116a and the second game area 116b. The first big winning opening 126 is provided so that the ball can also enter. An opening / closing door 126b is provided in the first large winning opening 126 so as to be openable / closable. Normally, the opening / closing door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126 to allow a game ball to enter the first large winning opening 126. The ball is impossible. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big role game is executed, the opening / closing door 126b is opened, the opening / closing door 126b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 126. Then, when the game ball enters the first prize opening 126, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

Further, only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second game area 116b, or the game ball that has entered the second game area 116b is the first game area 116a. The second big winning opening 128 is provided at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are collectively referred to as a large winning opening.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the second large winning opening 128. The second game area 116b is provided with a structure 129 that projects toward the front side of the game board 108. The structure 129 is surrounded by four sides and a bottom side located in the left-right direction and the front-back direction of the game machine 100, and an opening is formed in the upper portion. The opening formed in the upper part of the structure 129 becomes the second large winning opening 128. An opening / closing door 128b is provided on the upper part of the structure 129, and normally, as shown in FIG. 3A, the opening / closing door 128b is maintained in a closed state in which the second special winning opening 128 is closed. ..

The opening / closing door 128b protrudes into the game area 116 where the game ball rolls and flows down so as to face above the game machine 100. Therefore, when the opening / closing door 128b is maintained in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the game area 116 (second game area 116b) falls onto the opening / closing door 128b. Here, the bases of the structure 129 are substantially parallel in the horizontal direction, and the right side surface of the game machine 100 has a dimensional relationship slightly longer in the height direction than the left side surface. Therefore, the left side of the game machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side of the second prize opening 128, and the opening / closing door 128b maintained in the closed state is located so that the left side of the game machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. It is inclined to. Therefore, when the opening / closing door 128b is in the closed state, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3A, the game ball that has fallen on the opening / closing door 128b slowly rolls on the opening / closing door 128b from right to left. It will move.

Then, when the small hit game described later is executed, the opening / closing door 128b shifts to an open state in which the second large winning opening 128 is opened. Here, as shown in FIG. 3B, the opening / closing door 128b is arranged so that one side located on the front side of the game machine 100 is used as a rotation axis and one side on the back side of the game machine 100 is moved downward. It changes from the closed state to the open state. As a result, when changing from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the opening / closing door 128b is guided into the second large winning opening 128.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the opening / closing door 128b is slightly tilted to secure a long time for the game ball to roll on the opening / closing door 128b. Then, by changing the opening / closing door 128b from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the opening / closing door 128b is guided into the second large winning opening 128. With the above configuration, even if the time for maintaining the opening / closing door 128b in the open state is slightly set, a predetermined number of game balls can be guided into the second large winning opening 128. In other words, the time required to keep the opening / closing door 128b in the open state, which is required to allow a predetermined number of game balls to enter the second large winning opening 128, can be shortened. A hole communicating with the back side of the game board 108 is formed on the back surface of the structure 129, and the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 128 is discharged to the back side of the game board 108. .. Then, when the game ball enters the second prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

As shown in FIG. 2, at the bottom of the game area 116, any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first major winning opening 126, and the second major winning opening 128 A discharge port 130 is provided to discharge the game ball that has not entered the game from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108.

Then, the game machine 100 is controlled by an effect display device 200 composed of a liquid crystal display device, an effect accessory device 202 composed of a movable device, and various lighting modes and emission colors as an effect device for producing an effect while the game is in progress. An effect lighting device 204 composed of a lamp, an audio output device 206 composed of a speaker, and an effect operation device 208 that receives an operation of a player are provided.

The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be visually recognized from the front side of the game machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. As shown in the drawing, various effects such as variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are executed on the effect display unit 200a.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the effect display unit 200a, and is normally retracted in a state of being divided into a plurality of constituent members at the origin position on the back side of the game board 108, and is visually recognized by the player. It is not possible. Then, when each component moves to a movable position on the front surface of the effect display unit 200a by driving the actuator during the variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, each configuration is performed on the front surface of the effect display unit 200a. The members are united 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 according to the image and the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

The sound output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 and the lowest position of the outer frame 102, and various sounds are directed toward the front side of the game machine 100 according to an image or the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

The effect operation device 208 is composed of buttons that receive a player's pressing operation, is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the game machine 100, and is provided at a position below the transparent plate 110. The effect operation device 208 is activated according to an image or the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are produced according to the operation. Is executed.

Reference numeral 132 in the figure is an upper plate on which the prize ball paid out from the game machine 100 and the game ball rented from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper plate 132 is filled with the game ball, the game ball becomes It will be guided to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball extraction hole (not shown) for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 134 is formed. This ball extraction hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but by pressing the ball extraction knob 134a, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball extraction knob 134a, and the ball extraction hole It is possible to discharge the game ball below the lower plate 134.

Further, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, and the first special symbol are held at a position outside the game area 116 and visible to the player. A display 164, a second special symbol hold display 166, a normal symbol display 168, a normal symbol hold display 170, and a right-handed notification display 172 are 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 configuration of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a 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. Based on the input signals from each detection switch and timer, the main CPU 300a reads the program stored in the main ROM 300b and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or produces the result of arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

The main control board 300 has a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting port 120. Detection switch 120s, 2nd start port detection switch 122s for detecting that a game ball has entered the 2nd start port 122, gate detection switch 124s for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, 1st grand prize opening The first large winning opening detection switch 126s that detects that a game ball has entered 126, and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s that detects that a game ball has entered the second large winning opening 128 are connected. A detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

Further, on the main control board 300, a normal electric accessory solenoid 120c that operates the movable piece 120b of the first starting port 120 and a first large winning opening solenoid that operates the opening / closing door 126b that opens and closes the first special winning opening 126 The 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening / closing door 128b that opens and closes the second special winning opening 128 are connected, and the first starting opening 120 and the first large winning opening 120 are connected by the main control board 300. The opening and closing control of 126 and the second prize opening 128 is performed.

Further, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol display. The symbol hold indicator 170 and the right-handed notification indicator 172 are connected to each other, and the display control of each of these indicators is performed by the main control board 300.

Further, the game machine 100 of the present embodiment is started mainly by a special game started by entering the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and by passing the game ball through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games that are played. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, as well as data and tables required for various games.

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

The payout control board 310 controls for launching the game ball and controls for paying out the prize ball. 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 able to communicate in both directions. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress output from the main control board 300 is transmitted via the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. , It will be output to the hall computer of the game store, the data display provided in the vicinity of each game machine 100, and the like. In the hall computer, various information on the progress of the game output from the game information output terminal boards 312 of the plurality of game machines 100 installed in the game hall, for example, the variable display is stopped on the first special symbol display 160. A signal indicating that, a signal indicating that the fluctuation display has been stopped on the second special symbol display 162, a signal during the large role game indicating the execution of the large role game, a signal during the small hit game indicating the execution of the small hit game, and a time saving game. Aggregate signals that indicate the status. Further, the data display is a signal output from the game information output terminal plate 312 of the game machine 100, indicating that the fluctuation display has been stopped in the first special symbol display 160, and the second special symbol display 162. The signal indicating that the fluctuation display has been stopped, the signal during the big win game, the signal during the small hit game, and the signal indicating the time saving game state are aggregated, for example, the number of large role games, the number of small hit games, the number of fluctuations, etc. Is displayed.

Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage unit 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 to control the player to pay out a predetermined prize ball. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316s, and it is possible to grasp whether the prize balls to be paid out have been paid out to the player.

Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a dish full tank detection switch 318s that detects the full tank state of the lower dish 134. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and each time the game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is supposed to be entered.

Then, when a predetermined amount or more of 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 the plate full tank detection switch 318s is directed 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 transmits a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the dish full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the dish full tank state has been released, and the dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

Further, the launch control board 320 is bidirectionally connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be communicable. When the launch control board 320 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 310, the launch control board 320 permits the launch. The launch control board 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 and detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112. Has been done. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control board 320 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launcher to launch the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330 in one direction. .. The sub CPU 330a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 330b, performs arithmetic processing, and executes and controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300, the input signal from the timer, and the like. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

Specifically, in the sub control board 330, the sub CPU 330a, the sub ROM 330b, and the sub RAM 330c cooperate to function as a sub main, an image control unit, an accessory control unit, a lighting control unit, and a voice control unit. The sub-main decides the content of the effect to be executed and manages and supervises the execution of the effect according to various input commands. The image control unit performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as patterns, backgrounds, and subtitles displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the image control unit reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown) to display the effect. The image display of the unit 200a is controlled.

Further, the accessory control unit drives the actuator according to the management of the effect by the sub-main, and movably controls the effect device 202. The lighting control unit controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 204. In addition, the voice control unit performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 206. A large amount of audio data such as audio and music output from the audio output device 206 is stored in the sub ROM 330b, and the audio control unit reads the audio data from the sub ROM 330b and controls the audio output of the audio output device 206. To do.

Further, the sub-control board 330 executes a predetermined effect when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed or rotated.

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied from a commercial power source to each board via the power supply board. Further, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor.

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

As described above, in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel. In the special game, the game progresses in one of the low-probability game state and the high-probability game state, and the normal game is in any of the non-time-short game state, the medium-time short game state, and the short-time game state. The game progresses.

The details of each game state will be described later, but the low-probability game state is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a big role game in which the big winning opening is opened is set low, and is called a high-probability game state. Is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to perform a major role game is set high. Further, the non-time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 120b is difficult to be opened and the game ball is difficult to enter into the first starting port 120, and the medium-time-time-time game state is a non-time-saving game state. This is a gaming state in which the movable piece 120b is more likely to be opened and the gaming ball is more likely to enter the first starting port 120. Further, the time-saving game state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 120b is more likely to be opened and the game ball is most likely to enter the first starting port 120 than in the medium-time-short game state. In the time-saving game state, when the game ball is continuously fired toward the first game area 116a during the game, the game ball is set to decrease slightly or hardly decrease. ..

As described above, since the special game and the normal game proceed in parallel, in the present embodiment, the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state, the non-time-short game state, the medium-time short game state, and the time-time game state It becomes a game state in which any of the above is combined. In the following, for ease of understanding, the gaming state related to the special game, that is, the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are referred to as the special gaming state, and the gaming state related to the normal game, that is, the non-time-saving gaming state, medium. The time-saving game state and the time-saving game state may be referred to as a normal game state. The initial state of the game machine 100 is set to a low-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to launch the game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player is allowed to play the game. A lottery for whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "major role lottery") is held. In this big role lottery, if a big hit is won, a big role game is executed in which the big prize opening is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening, and the game state after the end of the big role game. Is set to any of the above gaming states. The major role lottery method will be described below.

As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers (big hit determination random numbers, hit symbol random numbers, variable pattern random numbers) related to the big win lottery are acquired. At the same time, each of these random number values is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area when the game ball enters the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area are collectively called special 2 hold.

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 reserved storage area and the second special figure reserved storage area each have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, the special 1 hold is stored. 2 Holds are stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special figure hold storage area.

For example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area, the first storage unit is used. Special 1 Hold is stored. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 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 set to the fourth storage unit. Remember. Further, even when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 2nd special figure hold storage area in the same manner as described above. Special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

However, the number of special 1 hold (X1) and the number of special 2 hold (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the second special figure hold storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special figure holding storage area, the first starting port 120 is entered. No new special 1 hold is memorized by entering the game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, if four special 2 holdings are already stored in the second special figure holding storage area, the game to the second starting port 122 is played. No new special 2 hold is memorized by entering the ball.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, the big hit determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when the big hit is determined, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A big role lottery will be held.

When starting the big win lottery in the low probability game state, as shown in FIG. 5A, the low probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10205, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 0 to 10000, 12000 to 65535, it is determined to be a small hit. However, if it is another big hit decision random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 319.6, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 1.03.

Further, when starting the big winning combination lottery in the high probability game state, as shown in FIG. 5B, the high probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11310, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 0 to 10000, 1150 to 65535, it is determined to be a small hit. However, if it is another big hit decision random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 50.0, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 1.02.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a hit symbol random number determination table and a small hit symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 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 big role lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, if the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, the symbol random number determination table a for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 6A, and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. In that case, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the symbol random number determination table b for special 2 is selected and the "small hit" is won by holding special 1, as shown in FIG. 6 (c). In addition, when the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a is selected and the special 2 hold wins the "small hit", as shown in FIG. 6 (d), the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the hit symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot judgment result is obtained is called a jackpot symbol, and is determined when the small hit determination result is obtained. A special symbol is called a small hit symbol, and a special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained is called a lost symbol.

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6 (b), according to the acquired value of the winning symbol random number, As shown in the figure, a jackpot symbol (special symbols A to I) is determined as a special symbol. Further, according to the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6 (c) and the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6 (d), the acquired value of the winning symbol random number. As shown in the figure, small hit symbols (special symbols Z1 to Z6) are determined as special symbols.

If the result of the big role lottery is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by holding special 1, special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing lottery, and the lottery result is special 2. When it is derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as the lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred only when the big winning lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the big winning lottery result is "missing" or "small hit". In addition, the small hit symbol random number determination table is referred only when the large winning combination lottery result is "small hit", and is not referred to when the large winning combination lottery result is "big hit" or "missing". The special symbols Z1 to Z6, which are small hit symbols, are collectively referred to as a special symbol Z.

FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It should be noted that a plurality of variable pattern random number determination tables are provided for each of the hold type, the result of the large winning combination lottery (special symbol type), the game state, the number of changes, and the number of holds, but here, any change pattern random number determination is provided. Table x will be described. When the type of the special symbol is determined as described above, when the game ball enters the fluctuation pattern random number determination table as shown in FIG. 7A and the first start port 120 or the second start port 122. Any variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern random numbers in the range of 0 to 238 acquired in. As shown in FIG. 7B, the fluctuation pattern numbers are associated with fluctuation times. This fluctuation time is the time until the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

As will be described in detail later, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold and the fluctuation pattern number, that is, the fluctuation time is determined, the symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 160 over the determined fluctuation time. Is displayed, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. Further, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold and the fluctuation pattern number, that is, the fluctuation time is determined, the fluctuation display of the symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 162 over the determined fluctuation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. At this time, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, so that the lost symbol is confirmed as a result of the major role lottery, the major role lottery based on the next special 1 hold becomes feasible, and the lost symbol is the second. By stopping and displaying on the special symbol display 162, the loss is confirmed as a result of the big winning combination lottery, and the big winning combination lottery based on the next special 2 hold becomes feasible. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the jackpot is confirmed as a result of the big win lottery, the big win game is executed, and the small hit symbol is the second special. When the symbol display 162 is stopped and displayed, the small hit is confirmed as a result of the big winning combination lottery, and the small hit game is executed.

In this way, the fluctuation time defines the time for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, in other words, the time until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed. However, a plurality of fluctuation pattern random number determination tables for determining the fluctuation time are provided according to the hold type, the result of the large winning combination lottery (special symbol type), the game state, and the like. As a result, even if the acquired fluctuation pattern random number values are the same, different fluctuation pattern numbers, that is, fluctuation times are determined by the selected fluctuation pattern random number determination table.

When the variation pattern number is determined as described above, the variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. In the sub-control board 330, the mode of the variation effect is determined based on the received variation pattern command, but the details thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state and the fluctuation time. As described above, the special game state and the normal game state are combined to form one game state, and the progress of the game is controlled according to the game state being set. As described above, there are two types of special gaming states, a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state, in which the winning probabilities of big hits are different. In addition, there are three types of normal game states: a non-time-saving game state, a medium-time-short game state, and a time-short-time game state, in which the ease of entering the game ball into the first starting port 120 (ball entry frequency) is different from each other. ing.

Here, in a normal game, the ease of entering the game ball into the first starting port 120 is determined by three factors: winning probability, fluctuation time, and opening time. As will be described in detail later, in a normal game, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, the normal drawing hold is stored. Then, a general drawing lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 120b based on the stored general drawing reservation. The result of this general drawing lottery will be confirmed when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. When the winning is confirmed as a result of the regular drawing lottery, the movable piece 120b is released. At this time, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery, the fluctuation time, and the opening time when opening the movable piece 120b are set for each normal game state.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, five types of gaming states are provided depending on the combination of the special gaming state and the normal gaming state. The initial state of the game machine 100 is a low-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state. In the non-time saving game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is low, the fluctuation time is long, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is short. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a normal state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state may be set, and the gaming state in which both of them are combined is referred to as the most dominant state. This most dominant state has the highest degree of advantage among the five gaming states, and if the game balls are fired appropriately, the game balls will gradually increase during the game even if the jackpot is not won. It is set to go.

Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the time-saving game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is high, the fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is long. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a normal time-saving state or a normal precursor state. Since the special gaming state and the normal gaming state are the same in the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state, there is no difference in the progress control of the game on the main control board 300. In this way, the reason why one game state in which the progress control of the game is completely equal is divided into two different game states is simply for the convenience of production. That is, in reality, the main control board 300 controls the progress of the game without distinguishing between the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state, and only the control of the effect on the sub control board 330 is the normal time saving state and the normal time saving state. It is usually different in the precursory state. Therefore, from the viewpoint of controlling the progress of the game on the main control board 300, the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state are regarded as one game state.

Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the following, a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a high-probability precursor state. In the sub-control board 330, an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state set in the main control board 300 is set. The effect mode defines a background image, BGM, etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the content of the effect is different for each effect mode. That is, the player can identify the current gaming state by the effect mode.

However, in the high-probability precursor state and the above-mentioned normal precursor state, the same effect mode (hereinafter, the effect mode corresponding to the high-probability precursor state and the normal precursor state is referred to as "precursor mode") is set. That is, since the precursor mode is set in both the high probability precursor state and the normal precursor state, the player cannot identify the current gaming state during the precursor mode. As described above, since the normal precursor state and the high-probability precursor state cannot distinguish the gaming states from each other, the two gaming states are collectively referred to as the precursor states below.

Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a medium-time short-time gaming state. In the medium-time short-time game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving game state and lower than in the non-time-saving game state, the fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is long. This gaming state can be set when an unexpected situation occurs, such as when the gaming ball is not properly launched. In the following, a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a medium-time and short-time gaming state are combined is referred to as a penalty state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, six gaming states (substantially five gaming states) are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected and selected according to the game state, the hold type, the number of fluctuations in the game state, and the symbol type when the big winning combination lottery is performed. The variation pattern number is determined by referring to the variation pattern random number determination table.

Here, in the game machine 100, a substantial fluctuation target is set for each game state. The substantive change target originally indicates the type of hold for which the major role lottery should be performed, and either the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is set as the real change target for each game state. In the normal state, the special 1 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target. Therefore, in the normal state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start port 120.

In the normal state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target and the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table A is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table A, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. Further, in the normal state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table B is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table B, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 40 to 100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the normal state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the table C is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table C, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes. In this way, by setting the fluctuation time to a long time such as 10 minutes, even if the player puts the game ball into the second starting port 122 in the normal state, the big role lottery based on the special 2 hold There are very few execution opportunities.

Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided in the second game area 116b, and the second starting port 122 is composed of a fixed starting port to which a game ball can always enter. Further, due to the playability of the game machine 100, the second start port 122 is arranged at a position where the game ball can easily enter the ball, as compared with the first start port 120. Therefore, if the fluctuation time related to the special 2 hold is set to a short time in the normal state, the player is given an opportunity of a big role lottery more than necessary. Therefore, in order to appropriately launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in accordance with the original game playability in the normal state, the fluctuation time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes.

In the most dominant state, Special 2 Hold is set as a target for substantial fluctuation. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start port 122. In the most dominant state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the table D is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table D, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 seconds. It should be noted that the case where the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is not the actual change target in the most dominant state is more playable than the case where the big role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the real change target in the normal state. The effect is small. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the fluctuation time when the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, is set as short as 10 seconds.

In the most dominant state, a large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is a real fluctuation target, and when a lost symbol or a small hit symbol is determined, table E is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table E, the fluctuation time of 1 second to 3 seconds is determined. Further, in the most dominant state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table F is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table F, the fluctuation time is determined to be 2 to 10 seconds.

In the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, and the high probability precursor state, the special 1 hold is set as a real fluctuation target. Therefore, in these three gaming states, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start port 120. In all of these three gaming states, the same variation pattern random number determination table is selected, but these three gaming states are common in that the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. That is, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table G is used as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. Be selected. According to this table G, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 1 to 30 seconds. Further, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, and when the big hit symbol is determined, the table H is selected as the variable pattern random number determination table. According to this table H, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 30 seconds.

Although detailed description is omitted, a plurality of tables G are provided, for example, tables G1 and G2, and the number of times the symbol is varied and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display. One of the tables G is selected according to the total number of fluctuations, which is the sum of the number of fluctuations displayed in the symbol in 162.

On the other hand, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state and the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the actual change target, the number of changes related to the special 2 hold after being set to each game state ( A different variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the number of variations of the symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 162 (hereinafter, referred to as “second variation number”). Specifically, when the second variation number of times after being set to the time saving game state is 4 times or less, a special table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this special table, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 1 minute. On the other hand, when the second variation number of times after being set to the time saving game state is 5 times or more, the table I is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table I, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

In the penalty state, the special 1 hold is set as a real fluctuation target. Therefore, in the penalty state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start port 120. In the penalty state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target and the small hit symbol is determined, the table J is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table J, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. Further, in the penalty state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table K is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table K, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 40 to 100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the penalty state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the table L is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table L, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

As described above, the actual fluctuation target is set for each game state, and when the major winning combination lottery based on the hold type as the actual fluctuation target is performed, the fluctuation time is 100 seconds at the longest. On the other hand, when a large winning combination lottery based on a hold type that is not a target of substantial fluctuation is performed, the fluctuation time is approximately 10 minutes, so that a game contrary to the original game playability is not performed. In addition, when a large role lottery based on a hold type that is not subject to actual fluctuation is performed, the fluctuation time may be 1 minute, and the reason will be described later.

FIG. 9 is a first diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ram set table, and FIG. 10 is a second diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The special electric accessory operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the large role game or the small hit game, and the special electric accessory operating ram set is stored during the large role game and the small hit game. With reference to the table, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. In reality, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and the corresponding table plays a major role according to the determined special symbol type. It is set at the start of the game or small hit game, but here, for convenience of explanation, the control data of the special symbol is shown for each symbol type.

As shown in FIG. 9, the big winning game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small hit game is executed only once in the small hit game. According to this special electric accessory actuating ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of special electric accessory actuations (executed during one large role game or small hit game). Number of round games to be played), number of times special electric accessory opening / closing switching (number of times the large winning opening is opened in one round), solenoid energization time (first large winning opening solenoid 126c or second for each number of opening of the large winning opening) Energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of one large winning opening), the specified number (the maximum number of winnings that can be made to the large winning opening in one round game), the effective closing time of the large winning opening (round) Closing time of the big winning opening between games, that is, interval time), ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game (variation display of the symbol described later)) However, as control data, it is stored in advance for each type of special symbol as shown in the figure.

If the jackpot is won by holding the special 1 and the special symbols A to F are determined as the jackpot symbols, the major role game consisting of 6 round games is executed. In each major role game, the first grand prize opening 126 is opened only once in the 1st to 6th round games. In each round game, the first large winning opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and when a specified number of game balls enter during this period or the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the first prize is opened. One big winning opening 126 is closed and one round game is completed.

Further, when the small hit is won by the special 1 hold and the special symbols Z1 to Z3 are determined as the small hit symbols, the small hit game composed of one round game is executed. In this small hit game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 1 time in one round game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when a jackpot is won by holding special 2 and special symbols G and I are determined as jackpot symbols, a major role game composed of five round games is executed. In this big role game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened only once in the 1st to 5th round games. In each round game, the second major winning opening 128 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and if a specified number of game balls enter during this period or the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the second prize is opened. The two major winning openings 128 are closed and one round game is completed.

In addition, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 2 and the special symbol H is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 16 round games is executed. In this big role game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds x 12 times in the first round game, and the second big winning opening 128 is opened up to 29.0 seconds in the 2nd to 16th round games. × Opened once. Each round game ends when a specified number of game balls enter or when the maximum opening time elapses, the second major winning opening 128 is closed.

Also, when a small hit is won by holding special 2 and special symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined as small hit symbols, a small hit game consisting of one round game is executed. Here, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z4 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 2 times in one round game. The interval time during the round, which is the pause time between the two opening of the second prize opening 128, is set to 1.78 seconds. Since the game ball is fired at the shortest interval of 0.6 seconds, considering the opening time of the second big winning opening 128 and the firing interval of the game ball, the game ball wins the second big prize during this small hit game. The probability of entering the mouth 128 is low.

However, in the present embodiment, the game ball is easily retained on the opening / closing door 128b that keeps the second prize opening 128 in the closed state, and the opening / closing door 128b is changed to the open state. The game ball staying on 128b is guided into the second large winning opening 128. Therefore, by opening the second big winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds x 2 times, an average of 2 to 3 game balls will enter the 2nd big winning opening 128.

Further, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z5 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 3 times in one round game. The interval time during the round in this case is set to 0.84 seconds. In this small hit game, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the second large winning opening 128.

Further, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z6 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 12 times in one round game. The interval time during the round in this case is set to 0.84 seconds. In this small hit game, by continuously firing the game balls toward the second game area 116b, it is almost certain that a specified number (for example, eight) of game balls will enter the second large winning opening 128. it can.

Here, as shown in FIG. 6D, the selection ratio of the special symbols Z4 to Z6 is 49:49: 2. Therefore, the maximum opening time of the second prize opening 128 is long, and the probability that the small hit game in which the largest number of prize balls can be obtained is executed is low. That is, the special symbol Z6 is rare for the player, and is positioned as a privilege having the second largest number of prize balls after the big hit.

Further, at the design stage of the game machine 100, it is necessary to strictly manage and adjust the firing prize ball ratio, which is the ratio between the number of launching balls of the game ball and the number of prize balls paid out. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a special symbol Z4 in which the 0.1 second opening is performed twice in the small hit game and a special symbol Z5 in which the 0.1 second opening is performed three times in the small hit game are provided. The firing prize ball ratio can be easily adjusted and changed simply by changing the selection ratio of.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the major role game. In the present embodiment, when the big role game is executed, the game state setting table is referred to according to the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the hold type, and the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), and after the big role game is completed. Set the game state.

When the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a normal state or a penalty state, if the big hit is won by holding the special 1 which is a real fluctuation target, the game state after the big role game is set according to the type of the big hit symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal precursor state (the special gaming state is the low-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state). At this time, the number of times the time-saving game state is continued (hereinafter, referred to as "time-saving number of times") is set to 50 times. This means that the time-saving game state will continue until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed 50 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time reductions indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving game state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the game state is set again. It will be. Therefore, when the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, if the lottery result other than the big hit is derived (confirmed) 50 times without deriving the big hit lottery result in the time-saving game state, it is not. The game state will be changed to the time-saving game state.

When the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the most dominant state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). At this time, the number of times the high-probability gaming state is continued (hereinafter referred to as "high probability number of times") is set to 10,000 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above-mentioned high-probability number of times indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations, the game state is set again. It will be done. Therefore, when the high-probability game state is set after the end of the big role game, the lottery result other than the big hit is derived (confirmed) 10,000 times without deriving the lottery result of the big hit in the high-probability game state. , The gaming state will be changed to the low probability gaming state. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state is about 1/50. Therefore, once the high-probability gaming state is set, the next big hit is virtually guaranteed.

When the special symbols C to F are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high probability precursor state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state) is set. At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 10,000 times, and the time reduction number is set to 10, 20, 40, and 50 times according to the type of the jackpot symbol.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the normal state or the penalty state, if the big hit is won by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal state (the special gaming state is the low-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). Further, when the special symbols H and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, the penalty state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the medium-time short-time gaming state) is set. At this time, both the high accuracy number and the time reduction number are set to 10,000 times.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the most dominant state, if the big hit is won by the special 1 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. When the special symbols B to F are determined as the jackpot symbols, they are set to the most dominant state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 10,000 times.

On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the most dominant state, if the big hit is won by the special 2 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. Further, when the special symbols H and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, the most dominant state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state) is set. At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 10,000 times.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, or the high probability precursor state, that is, when the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the special 1 hold, which is the actual fluctuation target, makes the jackpot. If you win, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. When the special symbols B to F are determined as the jackpot symbols, they are set to the most dominant state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 10,000 times.

On the other hand, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state and the jackpot is won by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal state (the special gaming state is the low-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). Further, when the special symbols H and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, the penalty state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state and the normal gaming state is the medium-time short-time gaming state) is set. At this time, the high accuracy number and the time reduction number are both set to 10,000 times.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When a 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 control energization of the movable piece 120b of the first starting port 120 (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery"). ) Is performed.

As will be described in detail later, 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 of these random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the winning determination random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit decision random number is stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the hit decision 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 that the game ball passes through the gate 124 and is stored in the normal figure hold storage area is referred to as a normal figure hold.

When the normal drawing lottery is started when the normal game state is the non-time saving game state, the hit determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to as shown in FIG. 12A. According to this non-time saving game 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, A lost symbol is determined as the type of normal symbol. 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 general drawing lottery, the movable piece 120b of the first starting port 120 is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the first starting port 120 The movable piece 122b of the above is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the medium-time short-time game state, as shown in FIG. 12B, the hit determination random number determination table for the medium-time short-time game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the medium-time short game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 49, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the hit determination random number is 50 to 99. In addition, the lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the medium-time short game state, that is, the winning probability is 50/100.

Further, when the normal drawing lottery is started in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state, 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, it is normal. 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 fluctuation time data table, and FIG. 13 (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. As described above, when the general drawing lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state and the medium time saving gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state. If so, the fluctuation time is determined to be 1 second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is variable-displayed (blinking display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the first starting port 120 has an open / close control pattern as shown in FIG. 13 (b). Energization is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each game state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined. ..

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the opening / closing control of the first starting port 120 is controlled 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 (waiting time until the opening of the first starting port 120 is started), the maximum number of times of switching the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory (the number of times of opening the first starting port 120). , The solenoid energizing time (the energizing time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c for each opening number of the first starting port 120, that is, the opening time of the first starting port 120 once), the specified number (all of the first starting port 120). The maximum number of prizes that can be awarded to the first start port 120 during opening), the normal electric closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the first starting port 120, that is, the pause time), and the normal electric effective state time (the first start). The first start port is the waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 120) and the waiting time for ending the normal power (waiting time after the lapse of the normal power effective state time until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed). As the control data of 120, each game state is stored in advance as shown in the figure.

In this way, by setting the winning probability, the fluctuation time, and the opening time of the normal symbol, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 13 (b), the firing prize ball ratio (for the game ball launched in the game area 116) The ratio of the number of prize balls that the game ball enters into the first starting port 120 and is paid out to the player) is the number of shots in the non-time-saving game state: the number of prize balls = 100: 20, and the number of shots in the medium-time short game state: The number of prize balls = 100: 40, and the number of shots: the number of prize balls = 100: 99 in the time-saving game state.

The opening / closing condition of the first starting port 120 defines three elements: the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the first starting port 120. That is, by combining the three elements of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the first starting port 120, the first in each of the non-short game state, the medium-time short game state, and the short-time game state. It is possible to set the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port 120 and the ratio of the launch prize balls. In any case, the combination of the three elements shown here is only an example, and if the three elements are combined so that the firing prize ball ratio is higher in the time-saving game state than in the non-time-saving game state. Good.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the original game playability. With the above configuration, the game machine 100 realizes the following game playability. First, in the initial state of the game machine 100, it is set to the normal state shown in FIG. 14 (a). In the normal state, since the substantial fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start port 120. Since the first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game board 108, the player performs so-called "left-handed" in the normal state.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 120, the special 1 hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. The special 1 hold stored in the first special figure hold storage area is sequentially read out when the start condition is satisfied, and a large winning combination lottery is performed based on the read special 1 hold. At this time, the winning probability of the jackpot is set to about 1/319. In the normal state, in the big role lottery based on this special 1 hold, the game is played for the purpose of winning the big hit.

In the normal state, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1 / 1.03 in a large winning combination lottery with special 1 hold. Therefore, every time the result of the big role lottery is confirmed, a small hit game is frequently performed. However, if a small hit is won by holding the special 1, the small hit symbols Z1 to Z3 are determined. In the small hit game when these small hit symbols Z1 to Z3 are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the second big winning opening 128 is opened for only 0.1 seconds. In addition, the opening time and ending time are also set to extremely short times. Further, the second special winning opening 128 is arranged in the second gaming area 116b. Therefore, in the normal state where the left-handed hit is performed, it is difficult for the player to notice the existence of the small hit game itself, and it is recognized that the result of the big role lottery is a mere loss. In this normal state, since the normal game state is the non-time saving game state, the frequency with which the movable piece 120b is opened is extremely low, the firing prize ball ratio is 100:20, and the game balls decrease during the game. I will go.

Then, in the normal state, if a big hit is won in the big role lottery by holding the special 1, the big role game is executed. In this big role game, a round game in which the first prize opening 126 is opened is executed six times, and the player can win a prize ball for six rounds. Then, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 1, one of the special symbols A to F is determined as the jackpot symbol.

In the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol A, the gaming state after the big role game is the normal precursor state shown in FIG. 14 (c). If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol A will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 35%. Therefore, if a jackpot is won in the normal state, there is a 35% probability that the gaming state will shift to the normal precursor state. Normally, in the precursory state, since the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, the player will continue to strike left in order to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 120. In this normal precursor state, as in the normal state, in the big role lottery based on the special 1 hold, the game is played for the purpose of winning the big hit. In the normal precursor state, the winning probability of the jackpot is about 1/319, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the movable piece 120b is frequently opened. Therefore, the launch prize ball ratio is 100:99, and the player can aim for a big hit while reducing the consumption of the game ball.

In addition, on the premise that the game is properly performed, the transition to the normal precursor state is limited to the case where the special symbol A is determined in the normal state. When shifting to the normal precursor state, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times, and if the jackpot is not won in the 50 big role lottery, the game state shifts to the normal state again (time reduction omission).

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 are the special symbols C to F, the gaming state after the big role game is a highly accurate precursor shown in FIG. 14 (b). It becomes a state. If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbols C to F will be determined as the jackpot symbols is 60%. Therefore, if a jackpot is won in the normal state, there is a 60% chance that the gaming state will shift to the high probability precursor state. In the high-accuracy precursor state, since the target of the actual fluctuation is set to the special 1 hold, the player will continue to strike left in order to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 120. In this high-probability precursor state, as in the normal state, in the big role lottery based on the special 1 hold, the game is played for the purpose of winning the big hit. In the high probability precursor state, the winning probability of the jackpot is about 1/50, and since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the movable piece 120b is frequently opened. Therefore, the ratio of the launch prize balls is 100:99, and the player can perform a big role lottery while reducing the consumption of the game balls.

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol B, the gaming state after the big role game becomes the most dominant state shown in FIG. 14 (d). .. If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol B will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 5%. Therefore, it can be said that the transition from the normal state to the most dominant state is an extremely rare case. In the most dominant state, since the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 2 hold, the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start port 122. Since the second game area 116b is located on the right side of the game board 108, the player performs so-called "right-handed" in the most dominant state.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. The special 2 hold stored in the second special figure hold storage area is sequentially read when the start condition is satisfied, and a large winning combination lottery is performed based on the read special 2 hold. At this time, the winning probability of the big hit is set to about 1/50, and the winning probability of the small hit is set to about 1 / 1.02. In the most dominant state, in the big role lottery based on this special 2 hold, winning a small hit is the biggest purpose of the game.

Specifically, the second starting port 122 is arranged with surrounding nails and structures so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 122 as compared with the first starting port 120 in the closed state. When a game ball enters the second starting port 122, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, but when the game ball is launched into the second game area 116b, the game to the second starting port 122 with respect to the number of launched balls. The ratio of prize balls paid out by entering the balls is set to about 100: 60 to 80.

Then, in the most dominant state, in the big win lottery by holding the special 2, the small hit is won with a probability of about 1 / 1.02, so that the small hit game is frequently performed every time the result of the big win lottery is confirmed. Here, when the small hit is won by the special 2 hold, the small hit symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined. As described above, in the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z4 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 2 to 3 game balls enter the second large winning opening 128. In the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z5 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the second large winning opening 128. Further, in the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, a substantially specified number of game balls enter the second large winning opening 128.

When a game ball enters the second prize opening 128, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for each game ball. As a result, in the most dominant state, the ratio of all prize balls to the number of shot balls is 100: 120, and the game balls are simply fired toward the second game area 116b. Can be increased.

In this way, the small hit symbols have special symbols Z4 and Z5 (third) in which the first opening / closing condition (0.1 seconds x 2 times or 3 times opening of the second big winning opening 128) is defined as the opening / closing condition. 1 small hit symbol) and the second opening / closing condition (0.1 seconds x 12 times opening of the second winning opening 128) where the maximum opening time of the second winning opening 128 is longer than that of the first opening / closing condition) Is included in the special symbol Z6 (second small hit symbol) in which is specified. Then, in the most dominant state, the number of prize balls paid out in the small hit game executed by the stop display of the special symbols Z4 and Z5 (first small hit symbol), and the special symbol Z6 (second small hit symbol) The game progress condition is stipulated that the total number of prize balls paid out to the player, including the number of prize balls paid out in the small hit game executed by the stop display of), is larger than the number of game balls fired.

In this most dominant state, the normal gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, and the movable piece 120b is rarely opened. Further, in the most dominant state, the special gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, and the high probability number is always set to 10,000 at the time of transition to the most dominant state. Since the winning probability of the jackpot in the most dominant state is about 1/50, it can be said that the winning of the next jackpot is substantially guaranteed in the most dominant state.

According to the special 2 hold of the real fluctuation target in this most dominant state, when the jackpot is won, the special symbols G, H, and I are determined as the jackpot symbols. If the jackpot is won by holding the special 2, the probability that the special symbol G will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 35%. When the special symbol G is determined, five round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the normal time saving state shown in FIG. 14 (e). On the other hand, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 2, the probability that the special symbol H is determined as the jackpot symbol is 50%. When the special symbol H is determined, 16 round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the most dominant state again. In addition, if the jackpot is won by holding the special 2, the probability that the special symbol I will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 15%. When the special symbol I is determined, five round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the most dominant state again.

That is, if the jackpot is won in the most dominant state, the probability that the highest dominant state will continue even after the big role game is 65%, in other words, the probability that the highest dominant state will end is 35%. In addition, if a jackpot is won in the most dominant state, there is a 1/2 chance that the prize balls for 16 round games will be won and the most dominant state can be continued. Moreover, during the game until the big hit is won, the number of game balls gradually increases due to the small hit game as described above. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the number of game balls can be gradually increased by the small hit game, and the number of game balls can be increased at once by the large role game in a short time.

As described above, the most dominant state has an extremely high degree of advantage as compared with other gaming states. Therefore, the greatest purpose of the game in the game machine 100 is to shift the game state to the most dominant state. As mentioned above, the game is first started in the normal state, but the probability of shifting from this normal state to the most dominant state at once is the jackpot winning probability (about 1/319) x the selection ratio of special symbol B (5%). ) ≈ 1/6380, which is extremely low. Therefore, the transition route to the most dominant state via the precursory state surrounded by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 14 is the main transition route to the most dominant state in the gaming machine 100.

That is, in the precursory state (high probability precursory state and normal precursory state), if the jackpot is won by holding the special 1, the special symbol A is determined with a probability of 35% and the special symbols B to F are determined with a probability of 65% as the jackpot symbol. .. When the special symbol A is determined, the gaming state after the major role game becomes the normal time saving state shown in FIG. 14 (e), and the number of time saving is set to 50 times. On the other hand, when the special symbols B to F are determined, the gaming state after the major role game becomes the most dominant state shown in FIG. 14D. In this way, if a jackpot is won in the normal state and the state shifts to the precursory state, and then the jackpot is won again in this precursory state, there is a 65% probability that the jackpot will shift to the most dominant state.

When the high-accuracy precursor state shown in FIG. 14 (b) is set, the number of high-accuracy times is always set to 10000, and the number of time reductions is 10 times or 20 times depending on the type of jackpot symbol. It is set to any of 40 times, 40 times, and 50 times. As described above, since the number of time reductions is the maximum number of times the time reduction game state can be continued, the number of times the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 (hereinafter, "number of fluctuations"). When the number of time reductions is reached, the time reduction game state ends and the game shifts to the non-time reduction game state. As a result, in the high-probability precursor state, when the number of fluctuations reaches the number of time reductions, the special gaming state remains the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state becomes the non-time-saving gaming state. That is, in the high probability precursor state, the number of fluctuations reaches the number of time reductions without winning the jackpot, that is, the game state becomes the most dominant state due to the time reduction omission in the high probability precursor state.

If a jackpot is won in a high probability precursor state, the probability of transition to the highest advantage state is 65%. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations reaches the number of time reductions, the state always shifts to the highest superior state. Therefore, if the player knows that the player is in a high-accuracy precursor state rather than a normal precursor state, winning the jackpot is not the purpose of the game, and the jackpot is not won and the time is shortened. That is the purpose of the game. In a conventional general game machine, the player's expectation increases as the number of time reductions increases, but in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, the player expects that the number of time reductions is small, and the conventional game The psychology of the player is very different from that.

As described above, according to the game machine 100, there are a plurality of gaming states having different degrees of advantage, a most dominant state, a precursor state (high probability precursor state) having a lower advantage than the most dominant state, and a precursor state. It includes a normal state, which has a lower degree of advantage than (high probability precursor state). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is determined while the normal state is set, the game state set after the end of the big role game includes the precursor state (high probability precursor state). Then, in the precursor state (high probability precursor state), when a series of game processes from the big winning combination lottery to the stop display of the symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (time reduction number of times), the game state is changed to the most dominant state. In other words, when a predetermined gaming state (high probability precursor state) other than the highest advantage state with the highest degree of advantage is set, and a predetermined number of game processes are executed in this predetermined gaming state (high probability precursor state). In addition, the game state is changed to the most dominant state. As a result, the purpose of the game is not to win the jackpot, the game is given unprecedented playability, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Although the description is omitted in the present embodiment, the operation of launching the game ball to the first game area 116a is notified when the player hits the left, and the operation of launching the game ball to the second game area 116b is notified when the player hits the right. , It is advisable to perform an effect to promote an appropriate firing operation according to the game state. In this case, it is necessary to change the firing operation from left-handed to right-handed when shifting from the high-accuracy precursor state to the most dominant state. Therefore, it is essential to notify the player of the change in the firing operation, but the second special symbol display 162 may display the variation of the symbol at the time of transition to the most dominant state. In this case, even if the player immediately starts right-handed hitting, the small hit game is not executed, so it is preferable to delay the effect of prompting right-handed hitting.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a transition of the gaming state when the gaming is not properly performed. As described above, in the game machine 100, the variation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 and the variation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 are simultaneously performed in parallel. At this time, if there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged as a result of the large winning combination lottery being held due to a hold other than the actual fluctuation target, the fluctuation time is set to a long time of 10 minutes. However, after the big win lottery is performed by the hold other than the real change target, for example, as a result of interrupting the game, the big hit by the hold other than the real change target may be confirmed. In this case, the game state changes as follows.

That is, in any of the gaming states other than the most dominant state shown in FIG. 15 (d), the actual fluctuation target is set to special 1 hold. Then, as shown in FIGS. 15 (a), (b), (c), (e), and (f), in a gaming state other than the most dominant state, a jackpot is won with a special 2 hold, and the jackpot symbol is used. When the special symbol G is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the gaming state after the major role game is always set to the normal state. Further, when the special symbols H and I are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 as the jackpot symbols, the gaming state after the big role game is always set to the penalty state.

On the other hand, in the most dominant state shown in FIG. 15 (d), the actual fluctuation target is set to special 2 hold. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), when the jackpot is won by holding the special 1 and the special symbol A is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 as the jackpot symbol, the big role game The later game state is set to the normal time saving state. Further, when the special symbols B to F are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 as the jackpot symbols, the gaming state after the big role game is set to the highest superior state again.

In this way, when a big hit is confirmed by hitting right when it should be hitting left, the player shifts to a penalty state. In addition, when the actual change target is the special 1 hold and the big role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold, the time of the change display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 is set to 10 minutes. The frequency of execution of the big role lottery due to holdings other than those subject to substantial fluctuations is reduced. By such measures, it is possible to reduce the possibility of intentionally right-handed when left-handed.

However, as described above, if a penalty state is set or if the fluctuation time is set to a long time for a hold other than the actual fluctuation target, the player is disadvantaged even though the player is playing the game properly. May be given.

Specifically, in the most dominant state shown in FIG. 14 (d), when the game is being played appropriately, a jackpot is won with the special 2 hold, which is a real fluctuation target, and the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol. Suppose it was done. In this case, the game state after the big role game is the normal time saving state shown in FIG. 14 (e). In the normal time saving state, since the target of the actual fluctuation is the special 1 hold, the player must hit left after the big role game. Here, even if the player properly starts left-handed with the resumption of the game in the normal time-saving state, there is a possibility that the special 2 hold memorized during the right-handed or major role game in the most dominant state remains. high.

As a result, immediately after resuming the game in the normal time saving state, a large role lottery will be held by holding special 2 which is not a target of substantial fluctuation. At this time, if the jackpot is won by holding the special 2 and the special symbols H and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, the gaming state shifts to the penalty state as shown in FIG. 15 (e). I will end up. Since the penalty state is given as a penalty for not playing the game properly, it is not desirable to shift to the penalty state even though the game is played properly as described above.

Therefore, in the game machine 100, a small hit is won by a large role lottery by holding special 1. Then, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 during the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 (during the second symbol display processing), the second special symbol display 162 Forcibly stops and displays the lost symbol. As a result, even if the jackpot is won with the remaining special 2 hold in the normal time saving state, the jackpot will be erased by the confirmation of the small hit by the special 1 hold, preventing the transition to the penalty state. can do.

Further, it is assumed that the gaming state shifts to the most dominant state as a result of playing the game appropriately. The gaming state before the transition to the most dominant state is a normal state, a high probability precursor state, and a normal time saving state, but in any of these gaming states, the actual fluctuation target is a special 1 hold. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the special 1 hold, which is not the real change target, remains immediately after the transition to the most dominant state in which the real change target is the special 2 hold. Then, at this time, if the jackpot is won by the remaining special 1 hold and the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, the player is almost in the most dominant state, despite the fact that he is playing properly. It will shift to the normal time saving state without being able to do.

As described above, since there is a possibility that a great disadvantage may occur to the player who is playing the game appropriately, in the present embodiment, the symbol in the first special symbol display 160 in which the jackpot symbol is determined is When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display (during the first symbol display processing), the first special symbol display 160 is forced to stop and display the lost symbol. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the disadvantage of shifting to another gaming state without being able to play the game in the most dominant state, even though the game has shifted to the most dominant state, which is the maximum purpose of the game. ..

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 (during the first symbol display processing), it is determined based on the special 1 hold. Regardless of the type of special symbol, it is also conceivable to forcibly stop and display the lost symbol on the first special symbol display 160. That is, regardless of the hold type, that is, the type of the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on one side, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the other side. Regardless of the type of, it is also possible to stop and display the lost symbol.

However, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 (during the first symbol display processing), the first special symbol display is displayed. If the lost symbol is uniformly forcibly stopped and displayed on the 160, the player may feel distrust.

For example, when the player is hitting left properly, the game ball may unintentionally enter the second game area 116b and enter the second starting port 122 due to the momentum of colliding with a nail or a structure. is there. Further, for example, a new player may start the game after finishing the game in a state where the special 2 hold is intentionally stored in a state where the player should hit left. In such a case, a small hit may be won due to the special 2 hold, even though the player is properly left-handed.

Then, in a left-handed situation such as a normal state, a variable effect for notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery based on the special 1 hold is executed during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160. If the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 and the lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 during such a fluctuation effect, the variation effect must be stopped. .. If the fluctuation production is suddenly cut off and the loss is confirmed while the fluctuation production with high expectation of a big hit is being executed for the player, the player will be given a great deal of distrust. become.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 (during the first symbol display processing), the first When the symbol display processing, that is, the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 is interrupted and the small hit game is completed (when a predetermined period elapses), the first symbol display processing (on the first special symbol display 160) The variable display of the symbol) is restarted. In this way, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the first symbol display process in which the lost symbol (small hit symbol) is determined, the first symbol display process is interrupted. By restarting the first symbol display process after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is distrusted, such as the fluctuation effect being suddenly cut off.

If the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 during the second symbol display process, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. Similarly, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the first symbol display process, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160.

In addition, the following points can be mentioned as adverse effects when the fluctuation time is set to 10 minutes for a hold other than the actual fluctuation target. That is, in the game machine 100, the variation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 and the variation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 are simultaneously performed in parallel. Therefore, the time of variation display of each symbol, that is, the variation time is determined based on the game state at the time of execution of the big winning combination lottery, and when the number of fluctuations in the game state reaches the time reduction number, the symbol The game state is changed at the start of the variable display.

For example, it is assumed that the number of time reductions is set to 10 at the time of transition to the high probability precursor state, and the gaming state shifts from the high probability precursor state to the most dominant state due to the time reduction omission. At this time, it is assumed that the 10th major role lottery in the high-accuracy precursor state was performed by the special 2 hold, which is not the target of the actual fluctuation. In this case, since the number of fluctuations in the high-accuracy precursor state reaches 10 times when the fluctuation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 is started, it is normal at the start of the fluctuation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. The gaming state becomes a non-time saving gaming state, and the gaming state shifts to the most dominant state.

However, since the game state at the start of the 10th major role lottery is a high-probability precursor state, the special 2 hold is not subject to substantial fluctuation. Therefore, if the fluctuation time is set to 10 minutes, the next special 2 hold lottery will not be executed until this fluctuation time elapses, even though the state has shifted to the highest advantage state. I will end up. That is, even if the game ball is appropriately launched into the second game area 116b in the most dominant state, the large winning combination lottery due to the special 2 hold is not executed for nearly 10 minutes, which causes a disadvantage to the player. This is because the transition to the most dominant state is made by the time saving omission, and the symbol is not stopped and displayed when the game state is changed due to the time saving omission.

Therefore, in order to eliminate the above-mentioned inconvenience, in the game machine 100, when the normal game state is set to the time-saving game state and the big role lottery is executed by the special 2 hold, the game machine 100 is set to the time-saving game state. After that, the fluctuation time is determined based on the number of fluctuations of the symbol (the second number of fluctuations) in the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, and the high probability precursor state, when the number of second fluctuations is 4 or less, a special table is used as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. Is selected. According to this special table, the fluctuation time is determined to be 1 minute regardless of the type of symbol. On the other hand, when the number of second fluctuations is 5 or more, the table I is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table I, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 minutes regardless of the type of the symbol.

In this way, the fluctuation time is different depending on whether the number of second fluctuations is 4 or less, which is the upper limit of the special 2 hold, or the number of second fluctuations is larger than the upper limit of the special 2 hold. ing. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the big role lottery due to the special 2 hold is not executed for a long time even though the player has shifted to the most dominant state due to the short time. In addition, when the normal game state is set to the time-saving game state, the player intentionally executes the large role lottery due to the special 2 hold, which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, in excess of the upper limit number. 2 It is presumed that the game ball is launched toward the game area 116b. Therefore, in such a case, the fluctuation time is set to 10 minutes in order to impose a penalty on the player.

Hereinafter, the main processing of the main control board 300 for realizing the above-mentioned playability will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 16 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 process (S100).

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads the startup program from the main ROM 300b as the initial setting process in response to the power-on, and also performs the 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 supply cutoff warning signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is transferred to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is transferred 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 is transferred to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button and controls the main control. A RAM clear signal is output to the board 300. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process is transferred to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process is transferred to step S100-19.

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

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process 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 performs a payout command (RAM clear designation command) transmission process for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

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

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

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

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process of a sub command (power recovery designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a payout command (power return designation command) transmission process for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a includes a special symbol type designation command at power-on indicating the special symbol type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating the special 1 hold number (X1), and a special 2 hold designation command indicating the special 2 hold number (X2). The power-on subcommand set process for transmitting the special symbol winning order command indicating the stored special 1 hold and special 2 hold winning order is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the process from step S100-33.

Next, interrupt processing on the main control board 300 will be described. Here, save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing when the power is turned off will be described.

(Evacuation processing when the power of the main control board 300 is turned off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) when the power is turned off in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power failure saver process.

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

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

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-11, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-7. ..

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

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

(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 saving the checksum.

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

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

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

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred 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 not 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 process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100) described above.

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing on 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 the present embodiment, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted 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 a process for permitting an interrupt.

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

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

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are subtracted each time the timer interrupt process of the main control board 300 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S400-11)
Similar to step S100-35, the main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is added and updated by 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, at that time. Update the initial value for the winning symbol random number Update the random number from the value of the random number.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number use the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generator built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generator updates both the jackpot random number and the hit decision random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence goes around, and sets the start value every time the system is reset. I'm changing.

(Step S500)
Whether or not the main CPU 300a has received signals from the first start port detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the first special winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second special winning opening detection switch 128s. Executes the switch management process to determine. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes a special game management process 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 process will be described later.

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

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the first major winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second major winning opening detection switch 128s. The winning opening switch process for adding the counter for controlling the winning ball to be performed is executed.

In addition, the main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a large winning opening command indicating that the game ball has been properly entered into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128.

(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 to be output from the game information output terminal plate 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. , The LED display setting process for setting common data for lighting control 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 ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c, the first winning opening solenoid 126c, and the second winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image compositing process for storing in the output port buffer. ..

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes a port output process 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 returns the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

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

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) on 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 is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S510, and if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process is transferred to step S500-3.

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

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first start port 120 and the detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S520, and if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-5. To move.

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

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the second start port 122 and the detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S530, and if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-7. To move.

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time of detecting the large winning opening detection switch on, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s or the second It is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S540, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S540)
When the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, and determines that the game ball has been properly entered. Is to execute a large winning opening passing process for transmitting a large winning opening entry command indicating the entry of a game ball into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 to the sub-control board 330. The details of this large winning opening passing process will be described later.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a gate passing 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 generator.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is the maximum value or more, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball count counter is equal to or higher than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or higher than the maximum value. The process is transferred to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates the target storage unit for saving the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units in the normal figure reservation storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the winning 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 normal figure hold designation command indicating the number of normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passing process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a first starting port passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a second starting port passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later, and ends the second start port passage process.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) on the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage process (step S530) described above.

(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 target special symbol reserved ball number. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number is loaded.

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

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reserved balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value. As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the special symbol random number acquisition process is terminated, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher 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 reserved ball count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

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

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a acquires the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the hit symbol random number updated in step S400-13, and the variation pattern random number updated in step S100-43, and obtains the variation pattern random number updated in step S100-43. Store in the target storage unit calculated in.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter. 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 S536)
The main CPU 300a performs an effect determination process at the time of acquisition, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition process. In this acquisition-time effect determination process, the result of the large winning combination lottery, the variation pattern number, and the like are tentatively determined, and a predetermined look-ahead designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the large winning opening passing process (step S540) in the main control board 300.

(Step S540-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-7 that it is the time when the big winning opening detection switch-on is detected, the main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase. As will be described in detail later, the special game management phase indicates the stage of the special game execution process, that is, the progress of the special game, and is updated according to the stage of the special game execution process.

(Step S540-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase loaded in step S540-1 indicates a stage of execution processing equal to or higher than the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening. The special game management phase is provided with nine stages from 00H to 08H, of which 01H to 08H corresponds to the execution processing stage equal to or higher than the pre-opening of the large winning opening. Since the big role game or the small hit game is executed when the special game management phase is 01H to 08H, here, it is determined whether the big role game or the small hit game is currently in progress. If it is determined that the special game management phase indicates the stage of execution processing equal to or higher than the large winning opening pre-opening process, the process is moved to step S540-5, and the special game management phase is the large winning opening pre-opening process. If it is determined that the above steps of the execution process are not indicated, the process is moved to step S540-7.

(Step S540-5)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a large winning opening command indicating that the game ball has properly entered the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, and ends the large winning opening passing process. ..

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a predetermined error process on the assumption that the game ball is inappropriately entered into the first special winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128, and ends the large winning opening passing process.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and a normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 124. And proceed in parallel at the same time. The processing related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each processing related to the special game by the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 25, a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling 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 processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H". Is called a module for executing the "large winning opening opening pre-processing", and when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H", the "large winning opening opening control process" is executed. When the module for executing the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H", the module for executing the "large winning opening closing effective processing" is called, and the special game management phase is "04H". "Or" 08H ", the module for executing the" large winning opening end wait process "is called.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

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

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects 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 process.

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation process on the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol change waiting process. This special symbol change waiting process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30.

(Step S620)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol change processing. This special symbol change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 31.

(Step S630)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol stop symbol display process. This special symbol stop symbol display process will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

FIG. 28 is a first flowchart for explaining the special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300, and FIG. 29 is a second flowchart for explaining the special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300. It is a flowchart of 2.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the suspended flag is on. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160. In this case, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the small hit game is executed, but during this time, the subtraction of the fluctuation time of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 160 is interrupted. After the small hit game is completed, the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 is restarted. The interrupted flag is turned on when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 and the symbol is being displayed on the first special symbol display 160. Here, if it is determined that the suspended flag is on, the process is transferred to step S610-3, and if it is determined that the suspended flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S610-5.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a process for resuming the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160, and shifts the process to step S610-51 of FIG. 29.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 hold is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 1 hold is not 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-51. ..

(Step S610-7)
In the first special symbol display 160, the main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 1 hold, or the symbol based on the special 1 hold is displaying the stop display (during the time of the stop display time). To judge. As a result, when it is determined that the variable display is in progress or the stop display is in progress, the process is moved to step S610-51, and when it is determined that the variable display is not in progress and the stop display is not in progress. The process is transferred to step S610-9.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the special 1 hold stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 hold 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 the special 1 hold stored in the 1st 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 hold ball counter corresponding to the special 1 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 1 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol variation is being displayed, the process is transferred to step S610-17, and if it is determined that the symbol variation display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-13.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and displays the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table. A large winning combination lottery is selected, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, when the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-13 is a big hit or a small hit, the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table or small is loaded. Select the hit symbol random number judgment table, extract the special symbol judgment data, and save the extracted special symbol judgment data (type of jackpot symbol). If the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-13 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for the loss is saved. Then, after saving the special symbol determination data, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol finally stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S610-19, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S610-13.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit is within the range of the small hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is within the small hit range, the process is transferred to step S610-21, and if it is determined that it is outside the small hit range, the process is transferred to step S610-23.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the corresponding small hit symbol random number determination table, extracts the special symbol determination data, and extracts the special symbol determination data (small). (Type of winning symbol) is saved.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data related to the lost symbol, and sets the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. That is, when the second special symbol display 162 is performing the variable display of the symbol in which the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is always displayed on the first special symbol display 160. Only the variable display of the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed will be performed.

(Step S610-25)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-15, step S610-21, and step S610-23. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-27)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611, and determines the fluctuation time with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the determined fluctuation time is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-29)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-15 above and confirms the type of the big hit symbol. To do. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, the game state set after the end of the major game, the high probability number, and the time reduction number are determined, and the determination result is used as the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the time reduction state reserve. Save to the flag, high-probability number-cutting spare counter, and time-saving number-cutting spare counter. If the lost symbol is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-31)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of symbols on the first special symbol display 160. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is lit and controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided separately with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. Here, a counter value is set in the special symbol 1 display symbol counter.

(Step S610-33)
The main CPU 300a executes the count-cutting management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded, and it is confirmed whether the current game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state. Then, when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-probability number-cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the high-probability number-cutting counter, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low-probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high-probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability gaming state when the big winning combination lottery is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

Further, here, the time saving state flag is loaded to confirm whether the current gaming state is the medium time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state. Then, when the gaming state is the medium-time short-time gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, the counter value of the time-saving number-cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time reduction count cut counter, the time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction game state is set. As a result, in the medium-time short-time game state or the time-saving game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state when the big winning combination lottery is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the big hit.

(Step S610-35)
The main CPU 300a sets the number-of-times command indicating the remaining number of times (actual remaining number of times) until the high-accuracy number of times and the time-saving number of times become 0 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-37)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a game state change designation command indicating the game state at the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

(Step S610-51)
As shown in FIG. 29, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-53, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is not 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-85. ..

(Step S610-53)
On the second special symbol display 162, the main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 2 hold, or is the symbol based on the special 2 hold displaying the stop display (during the time of the stop display time). To judge. As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress or the stop display is in progress, the process is moved to step S610-85, and if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress and the stop display is not in progress, step S610 is performed. Move processing to -55.

(Step S610-55)
The main CPU 300a blocks and transfers the special 2 hold stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 2nd special figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 2 hold 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 the special 2 hold stored in the 1st 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 hold ball counter corresponding to the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-57)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 160. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol variation is being displayed, the process is transferred to step S610-63, and if it is determined that the symbol variation display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-59.

(Step S610-59)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and displays the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table. A large winning combination lottery is selected, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-61)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, when the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-59 is a big hit or a small hit, the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table or small is loaded. Select the hit symbol random number judgment table, extract the special symbol judgment data, and save the extracted special symbol judgment data (type of jackpot symbol). If the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-59 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for the loss is saved. Then, after saving the special symbol determination data, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-63)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S610-65, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S610-59.

(Step S610-65)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit is within the range of the small hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is within the small hit range, the process is transferred to step S610-67, and if it is determined that it is outside the small hit range, the process is transferred to step S610-69.

(Step S610-67)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the corresponding small hit symbol random number determination table, extracts the special symbol determination data, and extracts the special symbol determination data (small). (Type of winning symbol) is saved.

(Step S610-69)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data related to the lost symbol, and sets the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. That is, when the first special symbol display 160 is performing the variable display of the symbol in which the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is always displayed on the second special symbol display 162. Only the variable display of the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed will be performed.

(Step S610-71)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in steps S610-61, step S610-67, and step S610-69.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-73)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611, and determines the fluctuation time with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the determined fluctuation time is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-75)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-59 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-61. Check the type of jackpot symbol. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, the game state set after the end of the major game, the high probability number, and the time reduction number are determined, and the determination result is used as the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the time reduction state reserve. Save to the flag, high-probability number-cutting spare counter, and time-saving number-cutting spare counter. If the lost symbol is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-77)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting the special symbol display symbol counter in the second special symbol display 162 in order to start the variable display of the symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is lit and controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the symbol is set in the special symbol 2 display symbol counter.

(Step S610-79)
The main CPU 300a executes the same number-cutting management process as in step S610-33.

(Step S610-81)
The main CPU 300a sets the number-of-times command indicating the counter value (the remaining number of times until the high-accuracy number becomes 0) updated in step S610-79 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-83)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a game state change designation command indicating the game state at the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

(Step S610-85)
The main CPU 300a executes a predetermined customer waiting process when neither the first special symbol display 160 nor the second special symbol display 162 is in the change display or stop display of the symbol, and waits for the special symbol change. End the process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process (step S611) on the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol determination data (type of special symbol) saved in step S610.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the currently set gaming state, and determines whether the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the process is transferred to step S611-7, and when it is determined that the normal gaming state is not the time-saving gaming state, the processing is transferred to step S611-5.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a variation pattern random number determination table selection process that selects and sets the corresponding variation pattern random number determination table based on the current game state, the hold type, and the determined special symbol type.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a increments the total fluctuation count counter. The total number of fluctuation counters is the number of fluctuations of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 160 (first fluctuation number) after being set to the time saving game state, and the number of fluctuations of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. The total number of fluctuations, which is the sum of the number of fluctuations displayed (the number of second fluctuations), is counted. This total number of fluctuations is updated by 1 each time the variation display of the symbol is started in the time-saving game state.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not it is the start of the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if it is determined that it is the start of the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162, the process is transferred to step S611-11, and the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 is started. If it is determined that this is not the case, the process proceeds to step S611-5.

When the symbol variation display is started on the first special symbol display 160 in the time-saving game state, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected based on the total number of variations updated in step S611-7. The Rukoto.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a increments the second fluctuation count counter. The second fluctuation count counter counts the number of symbol fluctuation displays (second fluctuation count) on the second special symbol display 162 after being set to the time-saving gaming state. The second variation number is updated by 1 each time the symbol variation display is started on the second special symbol display 162 when the time-saving game state is set.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of second fluctuations updated in step S611-11 is 4 or less. As a result, if it is determined that the value is 4 or less, the process is transferred to step S611-15, and if it is determined that the value is not 4 or less, the process is transferred to step S611-5.

In the time-saving game state, when the symbol variation display is started on the second special symbol display 162 and the second variation number is 5 or more, the total number of variation updated in step S611-7 above. The variation pattern random number determination table is selected based on. According to the table I selected at this time, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a selects and sets a special table as the variation pattern random number determination table.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a is based on the variation pattern random number determination table set in step S611-5 or step S611-15 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-9 or step S610-55. Determine the variation pattern number.

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

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating processing during special symbol change in the main control board 300.

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the processing target identification value. The processing target identification value is for identifying whether to execute the processing related to the special 1 hold or the process related to the special 2 hold when executing each of the following processes. When "00H" is set as the processing target identification value, the process related to the special 1 hold is executed, and when "01H" is set as the processing target identification value, the process related to the special 2 hold is executed. Is executed. The various counters and timers that appear in the explanations of the special symbol changing process and the special symbol stop symbol display process are provided for special 1 hold and special 2 hold, and the following steps S620-5 to 5 are provided. The process of step S620-23 is performed on the process target (counter, timer, etc.) corresponding to the process target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the hold to be processed is being displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if the variation is displayed, the process is transferred to step S620-5, and if the variation is not displayed, the process is transferred to step S620-25.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol fluctuation base counter. The counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is set so as to make one round in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, it is set. The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9, and if the counter value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-13.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-27 or step S610-73.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-9 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-19, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-13.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7-segments constituting 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, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S620-15)
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 process is shifted to step S620-17, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the step The process is transferred to S620-25.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and shifts the process to step S620-25. As a result, each segment constituting the 7-segment is sequentially turned on at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-25 or S610-71 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-23)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer.

(Step S620-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, when it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the processing during the special symbol change is terminated, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the processing is moved to step S620-27.

(Step S620-27)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the processing target identification value, and shifts the processing to step S620-3.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300.

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the processing target identification value.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol related to the hold type corresponding to the processing target identification value set in the main RAM 300c is being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. .. As a result, if it is determined that the stop display is in progress, the process is transferred to step S630-5, and if it is determined that the stop display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S630-27.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-23 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is transferred to step S630-27, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S630 is performed. Move the process to -7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the big role lottery.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery is a loss. As a result, if it is determined that there is a loss, the process is transferred to step S630-25, and if it is determined that there is no loss, the process is transferred to step S630-11.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is a special symbol being displayed in a variable manner. As a result, if it is determined that there is a special symbol in the variable display, the process is transferred to step S631, and if it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process is transferred to step S630-13.

(Step S631)
The main CPU 300a executes the symbol forced stop process. This symbol forced stop process will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a game state update process for updating the game state. Here, the game state is set to the initial state when the special symbol displayed in the stop display is the jackpot symbol, and when the special symbol displayed in the stop display is the small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next process as it is.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessory operation ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter. .. In addition, this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the big role game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation count counter, and by adding the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter to "1" at the start of each round game, the current counter value is added. The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, the process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the major game to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" when starting a large role game, updates the special game management phase to "05H" when starting a small hit game, and stops the special symbol. The symbol display process is terminated. As a result, the big role game or the small hit game is started.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for confirming the game state when the special symbol is confirmed, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is confirmed.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, when it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the process is moved to step S630-29. ..

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a adds 01H to the processing target identification value, and shifts the processing to step S630-3.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a symbol forced stop process (step S631) on the main control board 300.

(Step S631-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol during the stop display (corresponding) is a small hit symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-3, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-11.

(Step S631-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value is 00H, that is, whether the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. As a result, when it is determined that the processing target identification value is 00H, the processing is transferred to step S631-11, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not 00H, the processing is transferred to step S631-5.

(Step S631-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol in the variable display (the other) is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-11, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-7.

(Step S631-7)
The main CPU 300a turns on the suspended flag.

(Step S631-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a fluctuation interruption process for interrupting the variation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160, and ends the symbol forced stop process. Here, a process is performed in which the remaining time of the fluctuation time and the information related to the special symbol are temporarily saved in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S631-11)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of forcibly stopping the lost symbol on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 on which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and ends the symbol forced stop process.

By the above processing, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol is displayed if the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. A lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the vessel 160. On the other hand, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. 1 The variable display on the special symbol display 160 will be temporarily interrupted.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the large winning opening on the main control board 300. This large winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-19 or the like is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", The process is transferred to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening to transmit the opening start of the large winning opening (start of the round game) to the sub-control board 330.

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“02H” or “06H”), and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process on the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number (the number of times of opening / closing the large winning opening during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is moved to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a energizes the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter with reference to the data of the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The solenoid control data for control and the timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts or stops energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c. Executes the winning port solenoid energization control process. By executing this large winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27. It will be.

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

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a is in the energization start state of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, in step S641-5, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c Determine if the control process to start energization has been performed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is established, the process is shifted to step S641-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H".

(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, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is shifted to step S650-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650 Move the process to -3.

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

(Step S641)
If it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. To do.

(Step S650-5)
In the main CPU 300a, whether the counter value of the large winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the same number as the maximum winning number in one round in the large winning opening. It is determined whether or not the game ball of is entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the large winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the large winning opening closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c to close the large winning opening. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the 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 a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“03H” or “07H”).

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a command for designating the closing of the winning opening, which indicates that the winning opening has been closed, in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This special game management phase is executed when the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special game timer closing valid processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step The process is transferred to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times is completed. .. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, the process is transferred to step S660-9, and when it is determined that they do not match. The process is transferred to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H". When the special game management phase is 07H, that is, during the control of the small hit game, the number of round games of the small hit game is "1", so that it is always determined as YES in step S660-3. The process does not shift to that step.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined large winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the large 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 a value (“04H” or “08H”) obtained by adding 01H to the current value.

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H".

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. Here, the game state, the high probability number, and the time reduction number set in the spare area in step S610-29 or step S610-75 are loaded, and the setting of each flag and the counter value are set as the game state after the big role game. It should be noted that this process is performed only when the big role game is executed, and is not performed when the small hit game is executed.

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

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

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

FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating a normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing 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 Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 39, a plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling normal games are stored in the main ROM 300b, 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 change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", the module is called. The module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and normal. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal". When the module for executing the "electric accessory winning opening opening control process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a normal game management process (step S700) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol change waiting process on the main control board 300. This normal symbol change waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol hold ball number counter, and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the normal symbol hold is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol change waiting process is terminated, 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 blocks-transfers the normal figure hold (hit determination random number) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal figure hold storage area to the storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the normal figure hold 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 the normal drawing hold stored in the 1st storage unit is transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol hold ball counter is subtracted by "1", and a normal symbol hold reduction specification command indicating that the normal symbol hold is subtracted by "1" is transmitted. Set in the 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 a general drawing lottery, and stores the lottery result. Execute the judgment process.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on in the case of a hit, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned off in the case of a loss. .. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not to finally turn on the normal symbol display 168. For example, if a winner is won, the normal symbol stop symbol number is "0". Is determined, and 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 gaming state, selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol variation time data table.

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

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

(Step S710-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in the normal symbol display 168 in order to start a variable display of the normal symbol. When, for example, "0" is set as the counter value in the normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 168 is lit and controlled, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal symbol display is displayed. The device 168 is turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating the hold of the normal figure, which indicates the number of hold of the normal figure stored in the hold storage area of the normal figure.

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

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

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a process during normal symbol variation in the main control board 300. This normal symbol change processing 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 is transferred to step S720-9, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred 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 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, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(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 shifted to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0", the process is performed. Ends processing during normal symbol change.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is turned off, the counter value indicating lighting is updated, and the counter value indicating lighting of the normal symbol display 168 is updated. If is, the counter value indicating that the light is turned off is updated, and the processing during the normal symbol change is terminated. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeatedly turns on and off (blinks) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time.

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

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol, in the normal game timer.

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

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

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol stop symbol display process on 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 process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", it is determined. The process is transferred to step S730-3.

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

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the general drawing lottery is a hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process is transferred to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a hit (it is a loss), the process is transferred to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, when the normal game management process based on the normal figure hold of 1 is completed and the normal figure hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the normal symbol based on the next hold is performed. It becomes.

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

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H" and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening / closing control of the first starting port 120 is started.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process 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 pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is transferred to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes an ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process. The opening / closing switching process for the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H" and ends the pre-opening process of the normal electric accessory winning opening.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a process of switching the opening / closing of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory on the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching number (the number of times of opening / closing of the movable piece 120b of the first starting port 120 during one opening / closing control). Is determined. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the opening / closing switching process of the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the open / close control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c. Stop control data) and timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or energization stop time (normal power closing effective time = pause time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, or stops energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c. The object solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing this normal electric accessory solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c 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 first start port 120 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c is performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is shifted to step S741-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S741-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory 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 is shifted to step S750-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", step S750 Move the process to -3.

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

(Step S741)
If it is determined in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is not the upper limit of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. To do.

(Step S750-5)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the first starting port 120 is being controlled to open / close once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls have been entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric accessory closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c and closing the first starting port 120. As a result, the first starting port 120 is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal power effective 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 accessory winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an ordinary electric accessory winning opening closing effective process on the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process 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 accessory winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is transferred to step S760-3.

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

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "06H" and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening end weight process on the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening end wait 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 accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is moved to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process. As a result, when the normal symbol hold is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is restarted.

As described above, in the main control board 300, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are performed in parallel at the same time, and during the progress of such a game, according to the game state set in the main control board 300. Various effects are performed. The sub-control board 330 controls the execution of this effect, but the effect executed when the gaming state is set to the most dominant state will be described below with an example.

FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect in the most dominant state. As described above, in the present embodiment, six (substantially five) gaming states are provided, and the sub-control board 330 sets the effect mode according to the gaming state being set. A background image and BGM to be displayed on the effect display unit 200a are defined in each effect mode, and during the game, the background image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a according to the set effect mode. , BGM is output from the audio output device 206.

When the main control board 300 is set to the most dominant state, the sub control board 330 is set to the most dominant mode. During this most dominant mode, the variation effect is executed according to the variation display and the stop display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. In the variation effect in the most dominant mode, a reel effect is performed in which the symbol array 212 shown in FIG. 49A is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. The pattern array 212 is composed of four types of patterns: towel, bell, watermelon, and cherry. In the most dominant mode, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), in the lower part of the effect display unit 200a, there are three display areas of the first reel display unit 214a, the second reel display unit 214b, and the third reel display unit 214c. A partitioned reel display unit 214 is provided.

When the variation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 is started, the symbol array 212 starts the variation display on the reel display unit 214 as shown in FIG. 49 (b). The downward white arrow in the figure indicates the vertical scroll display of the symbol array 212. Then, when the result of the big role lottery is a loss and the lost symbol (special symbol Y) is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the first is as shown in FIG. 49 (c). Towels are stopped and displayed on the reel display unit 214a, the second reel display unit 214b, and the third reel display unit 214c, respectively. That is, by aligning the three towel patterns included in the pattern array 212, the player is notified that the result of the big role lottery was lost. During the reel effect, the background image for the most dominant mode is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

In the most dominant state, small hit games are frequently executed, and in this small hit game, the number of prize balls paid out is larger than the number of shots of the game balls when the game balls enter the second large winning opening 128. The number of game balls will gradually increase even if the jackpot is not won. Therefore, when a predetermined small hit symbol (special symbols Z4, Z5) is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the first reel display unit 214a is displayed in accordance with this, as shown in FIG. 49 (d). , The bells are stopped and displayed on the second reel display unit 214b and the third reel display unit 214c, respectively. That is, when three bell symbols included in the symbol array 212 are aligned, it is notified that the result of the big role lottery was a small hit. In other words, the bell pattern suggests to the player that the number of game balls will increase. Even during this reel effect, the background image for the most dominant mode is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

As described above, in the most dominant mode, the reel effect is executed in the variable effect, but when a small hit is won, the specific effect is executed with a predetermined probability together with the reel effect on the reel display unit 214. .. A plurality of execution patterns are provided for this specific effect, but here, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that only two types of execution patterns of the specific effect are provided, A pattern and B pattern.

FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a specific effect of the A pattern. It is assumed that, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), the reel display unit 214 starts the variable display of the symbol array 212 at the same time as the start of the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. At this time, if the small hit is won and the execution of the specific effect of the A pattern is decided, three enemies are displayed on the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 50 (a). Then, as shown in FIG. 50B, when the image of attacking the enemy appearing on the left is displayed, a bell is displayed on the first reel display unit 214a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), an image of attacking the enemy appearing in the center is displayed, and a bell is displayed on the second reel display unit 214b. After that, as shown in FIG. 50D, an image of attacking the enemy appearing on the right is displayed, and a bell is displayed on the third reel display unit 214c.

At this time, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 for a predetermined time (fixed time), and then the small hit game is started. When the small hit game is started, "GET" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 50 (e). The above-mentioned image for specific effect displayed on the effect display unit 200a and the bell displayed on the reel display unit 214 are hidden when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the small hit game, and the effect display unit 200a switches to the background image for the most dominant mode.

FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating an example of a specific effect of the B pattern. It is assumed that, as shown in FIG. 51 (a), the reel display unit 214 starts the variable display of the symbol array 212 at the same time as the start of the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. At this time, if the small hit is won and the execution of the specific effect of the B pattern is decided, a large number of enemies are displayed on the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 51 (a). Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), when the image for the first attack is displayed, a bell is displayed on the first reel display unit 214a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), an image for the second attack is displayed, and a bell is displayed on the second reel display unit 214b. After that, as shown in FIG. 51 (d), an image for the third attack is displayed, and a bell is displayed on the third reel display unit 214c.

At this time, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 for a predetermined time (fixed time), and then the small hit game is started. When the small hit game is started, "GET" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 51 (e). As described above, the number of enemies is different between the A pattern and the B pattern of the specific effect, and the effect time, reel effect, and the like are the same.

Here, as already explained, there are three types of special symbols Z4, Z5, and Z6 that are determined when a small hit is won with the special 2 hold, and each small hit at the time of winning the small hit. The selection ratio of the winning symbols is 49:49: 2 (see FIG. 6). When the special symbol Z4 is decided, by opening the second big winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds x 2 times, on average, 2-3 game balls enter the second big winning opening 128 ( (See FIG. 10). In addition, when the special symbol Z5 is decided, by opening the second big winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds x 3 times, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the second big winning opening 128. To do. On the other hand, when the special symbol Z6 is decided, the specified number (for example, 8) of game balls is almost certainly seconded by opening the second big winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds x 12 times. The ball can be entered into the large winning opening 128. As described above, the special symbol Z6 is rare for the player, and is positioned as a privilege having the second largest number of prize balls after the big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special symbol Z6 is determined, the specific effect is always executed in the variable effect, and then the first promotion effect is executed during the small hit game.

FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first promotion effect. Even when the first promotion effect is executed, "GET" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a at the start of the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 52 (a). After that, the first promotion effect is started. In the first promotion effect, first, as shown in FIG. 52B, the effect display unit 200a displays "still". Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), an image of the bell falling from above is displayed, and finally, as shown in FIG. 52 (d), the effect display unit 200a is filled with the bell, and "a large amount" is displayed. "GET" is displayed. As described above, the first promotion effect is an effect executed during the small hit game, and has a content related to the specific effect executed in the variable effect. Although the case where the first promotion effect is executed during the small hit game is described here, the first promotion effect may be executed before the start of the small hit game, that is, in the variable effect.

In addition, the jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won in the special 2 hold includes the special symbol H (see FIG. 6). When the special symbol H is determined, 16 round games are executed in the big role game, and the player can win a large amount of prize balls. Then, when the special symbol H is determined, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 12 times in the first round game of the big role game (see FIG. 10). The opening / closing mode of the second special winning opening 128 is not visually different from the opening / closing mode of the second special winning opening 128 in the small hit game in which the special symbol Z6 is determined and executed. Therefore, depending on the opening / closing mode of the second prize opening 128, is a small hit game in which a specified number of game balls can be entered into the second prize opening 128, or a larger number of prize balls are executed? The player cannot determine whether or not a major role game in which the player can obtain the prize is being executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special symbol H is determined, the specific effect is always executed in the variable effect, and then the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are executed during the big role game.

FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second promotion effect. Even when the second promotion effect is executed, the above-mentioned first promotion effect is first executed at the start of the big role game. That is, at the start of the big role game, the effects of FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (d) are first executed. Therefore, at this point, the player cannot determine from the production whether the small hit game is being executed or the big role game is being executed. Then, the second promotion effect is started from the state shown in FIG. 53 (a). In the second promotion effect, first, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), "still more" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), a large number of images marked with "BONUS" fall from above, and finally, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), the effect display unit 200a is "BONUS". It will be filled up. At this time, on the reel display unit 214, the three bells are changed to "BONUS". As described above, the second promotion effect is an effect executed during the big role game, and has a content related to the first promotion effect executed during the small hit game. The above-mentioned first promotion effect and second promotion effect are completed during the first round game, and as shown in FIG. 53 (e), a dedicated round effect is executed during the second and subsequent round games. To.

The progress of the game on the main control board 300 and the timing of each of the above effects will be described in detail below.

FIG. 54 is a time chart illustrating the relationship between the progress of the game on the main control board 300 and the effect in the most dominant state. For example, it is assumed that the loss symbol is determined on the main control board 300 and the fluctuation time is determined to be 1 second. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 54A to 54C, the background image is still displayed on the effect display unit 200a during the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. Further, on the reel display unit 214, the symbol array 212 is variablely displayed during the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162, and three towels are displayed while the symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. Is displayed.

Further, it is assumed that the small hit symbol is determined on the main control board 300, the fluctuation time is 2 seconds, and the non-execution of the specific effect is determined. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 54 (d) to 54 (g), the background image is still displayed on the effect display unit 200a during the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. Further, on the reel display unit 214, the symbol array 212 is variablely displayed during the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162, and when the symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, three bells are displayed. Is displayed. After that, a small hit game is executed, and even during this small hit game, the background image is still displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the reel display unit 214 still displays three bells.

Further, it is assumed that the small hit symbols (however, special symbols Z4 and Z5) are determined on the main control board 300, the fluctuation time is 2 seconds, and the execution of the specific effect is determined. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 54 (h) to 54 (k), an image for a specific effect is displayed on the effect display unit 200a during the variable display and the stop (confirmation) display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. Will be done. Further, on the reel display unit 214, three bells are displayed stepwise as shown in the drawing until the symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162.

After that, the small hit game is executed. During this small hit game, "GET" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a for a predetermined time, and then the background image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. In addition, the reel display unit 214 has a formation effect in which the three displayed bells illuminate or a predetermined system sound is output, and then the three bells are displayed until the small hit game is completed. It remains as it was.

FIG. 55 is a time chart for explaining the relationship between the progress of the game on the main control board 300 and the specific effect, the first promotion effect, and the second promotion effect. It is assumed that the small hit symbol (however, the special symbol Z6) is determined on the main control board 300, the fluctuation time is 2 seconds, and the execution of the specific effect is determined. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) to 55 (d), an image for a specific effect is displayed on the effect display unit 200a during the variable display and the stop (confirmation) display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. Will be done. Further, on the reel display unit 214, three bells are displayed stepwise as shown in the drawing until the symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162.

After that, the small hit game is executed, and during this small hit game, "GET" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a for a predetermined time, and then the first promotion effect is performed. In this first promotion effect, the effect display unit 200a displays "still" for a predetermined time, and an image in which the bells are piled up is displayed for a predetermined time. During this time, the above-mentioned formation effect is repeatedly performed on the reel display unit 214. From the end of the first promotion effect to the end of the small hit game, the background image may be displayed on the effect display unit 200a, or the image related to the first promotion effect may be displayed in a loop. ..

Further, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol (however, the special symbol H) is determined on the main control board 300, the fluctuation time is 2 seconds, and the execution of the specific effect is determined. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 55 (e) to 55 (h), the special symbol Z6 is specified during the variable display and the stop (confirmation) display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162, as in the case where the special symbol Z6 is determined. The production is executed.

After that, the big role game is executed, and during this big role game, the first promotion effect is executed as in the above-mentioned small hit game, and then the second promotion effect is executed. In the second promotion effect, the effect display unit 200a displays "still" for a predetermined time, and an image in which "BONUS" is piled up is displayed for a predetermined time. During this time, on the reel display unit 214, a promotion action in which the bell changes to "BONUS" occurs.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big role game is executed, it is set to one of a plurality of game states in which the progress conditions of the game are different. The game state includes the most dominant state (specific game state) in which the total number of prize balls to be paid out, including the number of prize balls in the small hit game, is larger than the number of shots of the game balls. When set to, a specific effect can be executed.

The specific effect is executed with a predetermined probability when the small hit symbol and the big hit symbol (specific symbol) are determined. Here, the jackpot symbols are set to special symbols H and I (specific jackpot symbols) that are stipulated to be set to the most dominant state after the big role game, and to be set to a more disadvantageous gaming state than the most dominant state after the big role game. Is included as a special symbol G (usually a jackpot symbol) in which is specified. Therefore, the player will play the game while being worried that the player will shift to the normal time saving state in the most dominant state.

In the present embodiment, when the special symbol G (normal jackpot symbol) is determined, the specific effect is not executed. That is, the specific effect is not executed when the jackpot symbol that changes from the most dominant state to another gaming state is determined after the big role game. As a result, when the specific effect is executed, the small hit game or the big role game in which the prize ball can be obtained is always executed, and the game state does not shift from the most dominant state to another game state. Therefore, with the start of the specific effect, the player is given a sense of expectation and a sense of relief over a certain period of time.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of execution patterns of the specific effect are provided. In these plurality of execution patterns, the players can distinguish each other, and the appearance probability of the execution pattern of the specific effect is different between the small hit symbol and the big hit symbol in which the specific effect can be executed as follows.

FIG. 56 is a diagram showing the selection ratio of the execution pattern of the variation effect in the most dominant state for each type of special symbol. In addition, here, only typical ones among the execution patterns of the variation effect are illustrated, and in reality, the variation effect may be executed by the execution pattern not described here. In the most dominant state, when the result of the big role lottery is lost and the special symbol Y is determined, the execution pattern of the variable effect is the normal loss pattern shown in FIGS. 54 (a) to 54 (c) or a predetermined effect. It becomes a special loss pattern to be executed.

Further, in the most dominant state, when the result of the big winning combination lottery is a small hit and the special symbol Z4 is determined, the execution pattern of the variation effect is the normal small hit pattern shown in FIGS. 54 (d) to 54 (g). .. Further, in the most dominant state, when the result of the big winning combination lottery becomes a small hit and the special symbol Z5 is determined, the execution pattern of the variable effect is the above-mentioned normal small hit pattern or the specific effect of the A pattern. It is either the A pattern or the specific B pattern in which the specific effect of the B pattern is executed.

Further, in the most dominant state, when the result of the big winning combination lottery is a small hit and the special symbol Z6 is determined, the execution pattern of the variation effect is the specific A pattern or the specific B pattern. Further, in the most dominant state, when the result of the big winning combination lottery becomes a big hit and the special symbol H is determined, the execution pattern of the variation effect is the specific A pattern, the specific B pattern, and the predetermined effect. It becomes a special jackpot pattern. The special jackpot pattern means that the winning of the jackpot is notified by the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, for example, as in the normal effect. As a special jackpot pattern, for example, in a so-called battle effect in which a ally character plays against an enemy character, an effect in which the ally character wins can be considered. Further, for example, the special jackpot pattern may be an effect in which the achievement of a mission is finally notified in a so-called mission effect such as challenging a predetermined mission.

The sub-RAM 300b is provided with a variation effect determination table in which the selection ratio of the execution pattern of the variation effect is set for each variation pattern command. When the variation pattern command is received, the sub-control board 330 refers to the variation effect determination table and determines the execution pattern of the variation effect based on the received variation pattern command. In the variation effect determination table, the selection ratio is preset for each variation pattern command so that the execution pattern of the variation effect is determined as shown in FIG. 56.

Here, in FIG. 56, the length of the horizontal axis of the execution pattern of the variation effect is proportional to the selection ratio. That is, in FIG. 56, the selection ratio of each execution pattern of the variation effect increases as the length of the horizontal axis increases. For example, when the special symbol Y is determined, the normal loss pattern is selected with a higher probability than the special loss pattern. Further, when the special symbol Z4 is determined, the execution pattern of the variation effect is always a normal small hit pattern.

Then, when the special symbol Z5 is determined, the specific A pattern is selected with a higher probability than the specific B pattern. On the other hand, when the special symbol Z6 is determined or the special symbol H is determined, the specific B pattern is selected with a higher probability than the specific A pattern. Therefore, when the specific effect of the B pattern is executed, the small hit game or the big role game in which the second big winning opening 128 is opened for a longer time is executed than when the specific effect of the A pattern is executed. Probability is high.

In this way, by providing a plurality of execution patterns of the specific effect and making the appearance probability (selection probability) of the execution pattern of the specific effect different according to the type of the special symbol, is it possible to obtain a large number of prize balls? That is, it is suggested whether or not the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are executed. As a result, the effect of the production is improved, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

The control process of the sub-control board 330 for executing the above-mentioned specific effect will be described below.

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 57 is a flowchart illustrating a sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 330a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b, and also initializes and sets the flags 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 the interrupt process is performed. It should be noted that a plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Subtimer interrupt processing of subcontrol board 330)
FIG. 58 is a flowchart illustrating the subtimer interrupt process (S1100) of the subcontrol 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, due to 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 an interrupt.

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

(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 receive buffer is analyzed by the command reception interrupt process.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a clocks the elapsed time of the variation effect, refers to the time table set for each variation effect, and performs a time schedule management process for executing the process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table. .. Here, based on the time data set in the timetable, various flags are turned on and off, or commands are sent to each effect device to execute each effect including the variable effect. Will be controlled.

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

FIG. 59 is a flowchart illustrating a game state command reception process executed when a game state command is received among the above command analysis processes. The game state command includes a game state change designation command (S610-37 in FIG. 28, step S610-83 in FIG. 29, step S670-5 in FIG. 38), and a game state confirmation designation command when the special figure is confirmed (S610-37 in FIG. It is a general term for steps S630-25) in FIG. 32, and when the sub-control board 330 receives the game state change designation command and the game state confirmation designation command at the time of confirming the special figure, the following common processing is performed. ..

(Step S1210-1)
The sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received game state command.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the game state has been changed. The sub RAM 330c stores the current state information indicating the current gaming state and the pre-change state information indicating the gaming state before the current gaming state, respectively. Here, the analysis result of the command in step S1210-1 is compared with the current state information indicating the current gaming state stored in the sub RAM 330c, and it is determined whether the two are different. As a result, if they are different, that is, if it is determined that the game state has been changed, the process is moved to step S1210-5, and if it is determined that the game state has not been changed, the game state command reception process is performed. finish.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the current state information indicating the current game state to the pre-change state information indicating the game state before the current game state. That is, here, the pre-change state information stored in the sub RAM 330c is overwritten with the current state information stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets the current state information indicating the current gaming state in the sub RAM 330c based on the analysis result in step S1210-1.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a sets the effect mode based on the current state information set in step S1210-7. Here, a flag is provided for each effect mode, and the effect mode is set by setting a flag corresponding to the current state information.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a executes the effect start process of displaying the background image corresponding to the effect mode set in step S1210-9 and outputting the BGM, and ends the game state command reception process. As a result, the effect mode is changed according to the change in the game state, and the effect is switched at the same time as the effect mode is changed.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received among the above command analysis processes. The variation pattern command is set in step S611-19 of FIG. 30 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-39 of FIG.

(Step S1220-1)
The sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received fluctuation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
Based on the analysis result in step S1220-1, the sub CPU 330a refers to the variation effect determination table and performs the variation effect determination process for determining the execution pattern of the variation effect.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the timetable based on the determination in step S1220-3. In addition, based on the timetable set here, in step S1100-7, the process of displaying the variable effect image on the effect display unit 200a, the audio output process corresponding to the variable effect image, and the lighting of the effect lighting device 204. Production execution control such as control processing will be performed.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines in step S1220-3 whether the execution of the specific effect is determined. As a result, if it is determined that the execution of the specific effect is determined, the process is shifted to step S1220-9, and if it is determined that the execution of the specific effect is not determined, the variation pattern command reception process is terminated.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the specific effect flag and ends the variation pattern command reception process.

FIG. 61 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening designation command reception process executed when a large winning opening opening designation command is received among the above command analysis processes. The large winning opening opening designation command is set in step S640-5 of FIG. 34 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-39 of FIG.

(Step S1230-1)
The sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received large winning opening open designation command.

(Step S1230-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the specific effect flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the specific effect flag is on, the process is transferred to step S1230-5, and if it is determined that the specific effect flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S1230-15.

(Step S1230-5)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the specific effect flag.

(Step S1230-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the small hit game is currently being executed. As a result, if it is determined that the game is a small hit game, the process is transferred to step S1230-9, and if it is determined that the game is not a small hit game (it is a major role game), the process is transferred to step S1230-11.

(Step S1230-9)
The sub CPU 330a performs the first promotion effect execution process for executing the first promotion effect, and ends the process of receiving the large winning opening designation command.

(Step S1230-11)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether it is the start of the first round game. As a result, if it is determined that it is the start of the first round game, the process is transferred to step S1230-13, and if it is determined that it is not the start of the first round game, the process is performed in step S1230-15. To move.

(Step S1230-13)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process for executing the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, and ends the process of receiving the large winning opening designation command.

(Step S1230-15)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process for executing the type of the small hit game or the big role game and the round effect provided for each round game, and ends the process of receiving the large winning opening designation command.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can come up with various modifications or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. Will be done.

For example, the playability of the above embodiment is only an example. In the above embodiment, the first starting port 120 and the second starting port 122 are provided, but the number of starting ports is not particularly limited. Further, in the above embodiment, the second starting port 122 is composed of a so-called fixed starting port in which a game ball can always enter, and the first starting port 120 is a so-called so-called fixed starting port in which the ease of entering a game ball is variable. , Although it was configured with a variable start port, these configurations are not essential. Therefore, for example, two first starting ports 120 may be provided, one of which may be a fixed starting port and the other of which may be a variable starting port. Further, in the above embodiment, the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 and the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 can be executed in parallel at the same time. However, for example, the variation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 is executed with priority over the variation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160, or the variation display of the symbols is executed in the order in which the hold is stored. You may do it.

In addition, the type of special symbol, the probability of determination, the transition of the gaming state, and the like in the above embodiment are only examples. In any case, on condition that the game ball enters the starting port, one of a plurality of types of symbols including a plurality of specific symbols is determined, and when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the symbol is determined. , The symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit, the effect is executed based on the determined symbol during the timekeeping of the fluctuation time, and the total opening time of the big prize opening differs depending on the specific symbol displayed on the symbol display unit. It suffices that one of a plurality of types of large winning opening opening / closing games is executed, and at least the winning ball is paid out by entering the game ball into the large winning opening.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific effect is executed not only when the small hit symbol is determined but also when the special symbol H is determined. A small hit symbol and a big hit symbol are provided as specific symbols, and it is decided that the specific effect can be executed regardless of which of the small hit symbol and the big hit symbol is determined. However, for example, the specific effect may be executed only when the small hit symbol is determined.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific effect is executed only in the most dominant state, but the specific effect may be executed in a gaming state other than the most dominant state, such as a normal state. That is, the game state when the specific effect is executed, that is, under what kind of game progress condition the specific effect is executed is not particularly limited. In a gaming machine provided with a plurality of gaming states, different effects are executed for each gaming state, but if one gaming state continues for a long time, the player's motivation to play is reduced and the interest of the game is reduced. There is a problem. If the execution of any one of the multiple types of large winning opening opening / closing games is notified to the player by the execution of the specific effect, the player is expected regardless of the progress of the game. A feeling will be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Therefore, for example, even when a special symbol G (normal jackpot symbol) that is stipulated to be set to a game state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the most dominant state after the big role game is determined, the specific effect is the same as above. You may execute. In this case, not only the feeling of expectation but also the feeling of tension of the player is increased, and the player is given a feeling of relief by executing the small hit game.

The launch control board 320 in the above embodiment corresponds to the launch means of the present invention.
Further, the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 in the above embodiment correspond to the symbol display unit of the present invention, and the small hit symbol and the big hit symbol in the above embodiment correspond to the specific symbol of the present invention. In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 28 and 29 corresponds to the symbol determining means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of FIG. 31 corresponds to the symbol display means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processes of FIGS. 58 to 61 corresponds to the effect control means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 34 to 37 corresponds to the large winning opening control means of the present invention.
Further, the payout control board 310 in the above embodiment corresponds to the payout means of the present invention.

Further, the most dominant state in the above embodiment corresponds to the specific gaming state of the present invention.
Further, the special symbol H in the above embodiment corresponds to the specific jackpot symbol of the present invention, and the special symbol G corresponds to the normal jackpot symbol of the present invention.

100 Game machine 108 Game board 116 Game area 120 1st start port 122 2nd start port 126 1st big winning opening 128 2nd big winning opening 160 1st special symbol display 162 2nd special symbol display 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM
320 Launch control board 330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM

Claims (1)

A launching means that launches a game ball according to the operation of the player,
A game board in which a game area in which a game ball launched by the launching means flows down is formed.
A start port provided in the game area and
A symbol determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of symbols including a plurality of specific symbols on condition that the game ball enters the starting port.
When a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the symbol display means for displaying the symbol on the symbol display unit and
During the timekeeping of the fluctuation time, the effect control means for executing the effect based on the symbol determined by the symbol determination means, and the effect control means.
A large winning opening that executes any of a plurality of types of large winning opening opening / closing games having different total opening times of the large winning openings provided in the game area according to the specific symbol displayed on the symbol display unit. Control means and
At least a payout means for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball into the large prize opening.
With
When the specific symbol is determined, the effect control means executes the specific effect with a predetermined probability.
By executing the specific effect, the player is notified of the execution of any one of the plurality of types of the large winning opening opening / closing games .
The specific effect is provided with a plurality of execution patterns that can be distinguished from each other.
A plurality of the specific symbol is a game machine probability of occurrence of at least a part of the execution pattern of the specific effect is characterized by different of Rukoto.

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