JP6812013B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, in a game machine, a symbol variation game is played according to the establishment of an execution condition. Then, after a specific display result is obtained in the symbol variation game, a game advantageous to the player is given. Therefore, it is possible to raise expectations for the display result of the symbol variation game.

Further, in such a game machine, control related to the game is executed based on the values of counters that time various times. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a value for timing a predetermined time is set in the winning detection timer. Then, in the process executed at each predetermined cycle, if the value of the winning detection timer is not "0", the value of the winning detection timer is subtracted by "1", and the subtracted value of the winning detection timer is ". When it is "0", the control when the predetermined time is timed is executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-106014

However, in a conventional game machine, for example, when there are a plurality of counters for measuring various times, it is desired to perform control using the counters more appropriately.
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of more appropriately controlling using a counter.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems stores information and a control unit that executes control related to a special symbol variation game that displays a variation of a special symbol and control related to a normal symbol variation game that displays a variation of a normal symbol. In a game machine equipped with a storage unit, a game ball can be inserted into a large winning opening in which a game ball can be inserted, and the game ball can be inserted into the large winning opening, or it is easy to insert a game ball into the large winning opening. A special variable member capable of operating in an open state and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be inserted into the large winning opening or it is difficult to insert a game ball into the large winning opening, and a special variable member that can enter the large winning opening. A special passing area through which the balled game ball can pass, a normal passing area through which the game ball entered in the large winning opening can pass, and a game ball entering the large winning opening are distributed to the special passing area. A distribution member capable of operating in one distribution state and a second distribution state in which the game ball entered in the large winning opening is distributed to the normal passing region, a game state control means for controlling the game state, and a game state control means. The control unit controls the special variable member and the distribution member, and the special variable member is controlled in each of a plurality of round games controlled during a jackpot game based on the result of a special symbol variation game. The distribution member can operate in the open state, and the distribution member can operate in the first distribution state in a predetermined distribution mode in the operation round game among the plurality of round games, and the distribution member can operate in the first distribution mode. There are a first distribution mode and a second distribution mode capable of operating after the first distribution mode, and the first distribution mode is the first distribution mode in the operation round game. When the game operates in the minute state, it operates in the second distribution state when the first specified time elapses after the operation, and the second distribution mode is the first distribution in the operation round game. In this mode, the game operates in the second distribution state when the second specified time elapses after the operation round game ends after the operation in the minute state, and the game state control means passes through the special passage area. When the game ball passes, after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled to a high probability state in which the big hit is made with a higher probability than the low probability state , and a plurality of storage areas are assigned as continuous addresses to the storage unit. The plurality of storage areas include a first storage area composed of a predetermined number of bytes, a second storage area composed of a predetermined number of bytes, and a third storage area composed of a predetermined number of bytes. There is a fourth storage area composed of several bytes, and the first storage area is the first specified time or A first timer counter for measuring the second specified time , and a first zero flag capable of storing a value indicating that the first specified time or the second specified time has been measured based on the first timer counter. The second storage area is based on the second timer counter for measuring the third specified time from the start of the round game in each of the plurality of round games, and the second timer counter. It is composed of a second zero flag that can store a value indicating that the third specified time has been timed, and the third storage area is the third from the end of the round game in each of the plurality of round games. It is composed of a third timer counter for measuring the four specified times and a third zero flag that can store a value indicating that the fourth specified time has been measured based on the third timer counter. The fourth storage area stores a fourth timer counter for timing the fifth specified time related to the normal symbol variation game, and a value indicating that the fifth specified time has been measured based on the fourth timer counter. It is composed of a possible fourth zero flag, and the control unit can execute a plurality of types of processing at predetermined intervals, and the predetermined cycle is a cycle in which the interrupt processing is executed by the control unit. In the plurality of types of processing, when the distribution member operates in the first distribution state in the first distribution mode in the operation round game, the first timer counter is set with the first specified time. The operation round game is completed after the first specified time setting process for setting the value for timer and the operation round game in which the distribution member operates in the first distribution state in the second distribution mode. In this case, when the second specified time setting process for setting a value for measuring the second specified time in the first timer counter and the round game are started in each of the plurality of round games, the first 2 When the third specified time setting process for setting a value for measuring the third specified time in the timer counter and the round game in each of the plurality of round games are completed, the third timer counter is set to the above. A fourth specified time setting process for setting a value for measuring the fourth specified time, a fifth specified time setting process for setting a value for measuring the fifth specified time in the fourth timer counter, and the above. The value of the first timer counter, the value of the second timer counter, the value of the third timer counter, and the value of the fourth timer count. And update processing for updating the value of data, the are stored a value indicating that the the first zero flag first predetermined time or the second predetermined time is timed, the first predetermined time or the second a first control process specified time to perform the first control when it is timed, the and the the second zero flag third predetermined time is stored a value indicating that it has been timed, said third predetermined time A second control process that executes the second control when the timer is timed, and a value indicating that the fourth specified time has been timed are stored in the third zero flag, and the fourth specified time is timed. A third control process that sometimes executes the third control and a value indicating that the fifth specified time has been timed are stored in the fourth zero flag, and when the fifth specified time is timed, the third is stored. There is a fourth control process for executing the four controls, and in the predetermined cycle, the update process includes the value of the first timer counter and the second timer counter in a cycle other than a cycle that is an integral multiple of the predetermined cycle. While restricting the update of the value of, the value of the third timer counter, and the value of the fourth timer counter, the value of the first timer counter and the value of the second timer counter have a cycle that is an integral multiple of the predetermined cycle. The value of, the value of the third timer counter, and the value of the fourth timer counter are allowed to be updated, and the first specified time setting process, the second specified time setting process, the third specified time setting process, and the above. the fourth specified time setting process, the fifth predetermined time setting process, before the first control process, pre Symbol second control process, than the third control processing and the fourth control processing, or the first predetermined time setting process, the second predetermined time setting process, the third predetermined time setting process, the fourth predetermined time setting process, the fifth predetermined time setting process, the first control process, pre Symbol second control process, the first and summarized in that 3 is a control processing and processing to be executed later than the fourth control process.

According to the present invention, control using a counter can be performed more appropriately.

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the type of a jackpot. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the timer interrupt processing. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing a timer counter storage area. The figure which shows the timer update process. The figure which shows the timer setting process. The figure which shows the timer determination process. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing a timer counter storage area.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production. The operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol fluctuation game and the second special symbol fluctuation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol fluctuation game (variation game)", and the special symbol fluctuation game is referred to as "special". It may be indicated as "game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it is out of order.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, and the jackpot game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, a variable interval time (for example, "0.5s") is defined as the time from when the special symbol is fixedly stopped and the special game ends to when the start of the next special game is allowed. Has been done. That is, the variable interval time is the time from the end of this special game until the start of the next special game is allowed. In other words, the variable interval time is the time until the start of the next special game is allowed, and it can be said that it is the time until the start of the jackpot game or the start of the standby state is allowed. The standby state is a state in which no special game or jackpot game is played.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number" (first reserved game number). The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number" (second reserved game number). For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (ordinary variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 usually includes a hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information capable of recognizing the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 having various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the production game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the production symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). In addition, the first special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29). In addition, the second special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as the special detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the large winning opening 31).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing area 36 through which a game ball entering the large winning opening 31 can pass, and a normal passing area 37 downstream of the large winning opening 31. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage, and the special passage area 36 is in the first passage and the normal passage area 37 is in the second passage. Each is provided.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has passed through the special passing area 36. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE6, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this way, the special passage sensor SE6 detects that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36 (the game ball that has passed through the special passage area 36).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution member 38 capable of operating in the first distribution state and the second distribution state at a location where the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes branches. There is. The first distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passing region 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates the distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 3).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 as a normal starting ball entry port includes a gate sensor SE4 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and a control in which the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in a low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time reduction state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. Further, the gaming state which is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "low probability high base state", and the gaming state which is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "high probability high base state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the jackpot 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

In one round game, the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31 or the second end in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the plurality of round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of entering game balls reaching the upper limit. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Takes an open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 takes a closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 10 types of jackpot symbols are displayed in symbol ZA and 40. The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB, and the 50 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZC. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 70 types of jackpot symbols are designated as symbol Za and 30 types of jackpot symbols are displayed as symbol Zc. It is classified. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are three types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zc. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zc.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zc, the maximum number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the inter-round interval time (2.5 s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and the inter-round interval time elapses. Then, the next round game is started, or the ending time is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (10 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (25 s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

For each jackpot game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state is called the third time. The number of round games is defined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of round games such as 2 to 4 times may be defined. Therefore, when the operation round game is started, the first distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information determined for the type of jackpot. It is operated from the distribution state to the second distribution state. In the non-actuated round game which is not the activated round game, the distribution member 38 is not operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and maintains the second distribution state. As described above, in the plurality of round games, there are an actuated round game in which the distribution member 38 can be operated in the first distribution state and a non-operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated in the first distribution state. is there.

The control contents (distribution control) of the distribution member 38 include short distribution control in which the time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state is short and time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state. There is a long distribution control. That is, the control content of the distribution member 38 includes a plurality of types of distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated so that the time for taking the first distribution state is different.

Further, as the distribution control information, the start conditions of each distribution control are defined so as to correspond to each type of jackpot and each operation round game. Specifically, the start condition of each distribution control is established when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operating round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, as a condition for starting the short distribution control, the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operating round game is "1" in the same way for all types of jackpot games. It is established with the opportunity.

As a start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, and Za, the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in any of the operating round games is "2". It is established with this as an opportunity, and in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc, it is not established in any of the operation round games.

Further, as the distribution control information, the end condition of each distribution control is defined. The end condition of the short distribution control is when 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied, or when the operation round game ends before 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the short distribution control is that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 enters the large winning opening 31 and then shakes (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). The time required to reach the component 38 is set to be extremely shorter than the time required. That is, when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, but the large winning opening 31 enters the ball. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 is in the second distribution state.

Further, as the end condition of the long distribution control, when a predetermined time (2 s in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the end of the operation round game regardless of the time elapsed since the start condition is satisfied. To establish. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the long distribution control is that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 enters the large winning opening 31 and then shakes (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). Sufficient time is set to reach the component 38. That is, when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, and the game entered the large winning opening 31. Until the sphere reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 continues in the first distribution state without satisfying the end condition of the long distribution control.

As described above, the long distribution control is a distribution control that enables the distribution of the game ball to the special passing region 36, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is compared with the short distribution control. It can be said that the distribution control is easy to pass through the special passing region 36 (passing allowance). Further, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is less likely to pass through the special passage area 36 than the long distribution control (passage regulation). Therefore, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, the operation round game that enables the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36 is performed, while in the big hit game based on the symbols ZC, Zc, The operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36 will not be performed.

When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a high probability state is given as the game state after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is given. When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a high base state is given as the game state after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is given.

On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a low probability state is given without giving a high probability state as the game state after the end of the big hit game. If the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the special game of a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is ended as the game state after the end of the big hit game. Until then, a high base state is granted.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65535 in the high probability state. The normal hit probability is defined as 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5400 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball is the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "12" is set, and when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program. In this way, the main control CPU 40a executes control related to the game.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It should be noted that the variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination after the reach production is defined. In the out-of-reach variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination without going through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. In this way, the main control RAM 40c stores information. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 to A3 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 to A3. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, the timer interrupt process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described with reference to FIG. The timer interrupt process is a process called by the main control CPU 40a every predetermined control cycle (predetermined cycle, for example, 4 ms).

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 40a executes a random number update process for updating the values of various random numbers (step S11). Then, the main control CPU 40a executes an input process that controls according to the detection signals input from the sensors SE1 to SE6 (step S12).

Next, the main control CPU 40a executes a timer update process for updating various timer counters for timing various times, which will be described in detail later (step S13). In the present embodiment, in the main control board 40, the process of updating various timer counters is not performed except for the timer update process, and is performed only in the timer update process.

Next, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game control process related to the special game (step S14). In this process, the main control CPU 40a sets count values (predetermined values) in various timer counters related to the special game, and processes when various timer counters related to the special game change from "1" to "0". And will be executed.

Next, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game control process (step S15). In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes a process of setting count values in various timer counters related to the normal game and a process when various timer counters related to the normal game change from "1" to "0". It will be.

Next, the main control CPU 40a executes an output process for outputting an output signal to the information display device 22 and the actuators A1 to A3 (step S16). Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a command output process for outputting the information (control command) set in the output buffer to the sub control board 41 (step S17), and ends the timer interrupt process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is a timer interrupt process called at a predetermined control cycle, and includes a plurality of processes (control) related to a special game and a process (control) related to a normal game. It is possible to execute various types of processing at predetermined control cycles. In particular, in the timer interrupt process called at each predetermined control cycle, the timer update process is executed before the special game control process, the normal game control process, and the output process.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to the control unit, and the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the storage unit. In the present embodiment, the control cycle in which the timer interrupt process is executed corresponds to a predetermined cycle. In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process corresponds to the interrupt process, and the timer update process corresponds to the update process.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the function of the timer counter updated in the timer update process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the present embodiment, a plurality of timer counter storage areas are allocated to the predetermined storage areas of the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, as the plurality of timer counter storage areas, n 2-byte size timer counters are assigned to consecutive addresses starting from the start address. That is, a plurality of timer counters for timing the time are assigned to the main control RAM 40c as consecutive addresses every two bytes. In FIG. 5A, the first timer counter storage area, the second timer counter storage area, ..., the (n-1) timer counter storage area, and the nth timer counter storage area are shown in order from the start address.

As shown in FIG. 5B, in the present embodiment, the most significant bit of the first byte is assigned as a zero flag to each of the plurality of timer count areas, and bits other than the most significant bit of the first byte. And all the bits of the second byte are assigned as timer counters.

The timer counter is a counter in which a value for measuring time is set, and is updated to subtract "1" every update cycle, and as a result of the update, when it is updated from "1" to "0". In addition, the time will be timed. In the present embodiment, the timer counter has a data size of 15 bits, an update cycle of 8 ms, and can measure a maximum of 262144 ms (about 4 m22s).

The zero flag is a flag that is set to "1" when the timer counter changes from "1" to "0". In particular, the zero flag is a flag set so as to be able to identify that the timer counter has changed from "1" to "0", such as a special game control process or a normal game control process. Further, the zero flag is a flag that is set to "0" after the timer counter is determined to have changed from "1" to "0", such as special game control processing and normal game control processing.

In this way, the timer counter and the zero flag are assigned to the timer counter storage area so as to correspond to each other, and it is possible to specify which of the plurality of timer counters has changed from "1" to "0". Further, since a plurality of timer storage areas are allocated to consecutive addresses starting from the start address, it becomes easy to sequentially update each of the plurality of timer storage areas. As described above, the main control RAM 40c is assigned a zero flag that can store information indicating that the set time has been clocked by the plurality of timer counters.

In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of timer counters include a timer counter related to a special game and a timer counter related to a normal game. As timer counters related to special games, special figure fluctuation time counter, special figure fluctuation interval time counter, special figure display update time counter, opening time counter, round time counter, inter-round interval time counter, ending time counter, special electric opening time counter , Includes distribution time counter.

The special figure fluctuation time counter is a counter for measuring the fluctuation time of a special game. The special figure fluctuation interval time counter is a counter for measuring the fluctuation interval time of a special game. The special figure display update time counter is a counter for measuring the time for updating the display contents of the special symbol. The opening time counter is a counter for measuring the opening time. The round time counter is a counter for measuring the time of a round game. The inter-round interval time counter is a counter for measuring the inter-round interval time from the end of the round game to the next round game or the ending time. The ending time counter is a counter for measuring the ending time. The special electric release time counter is a counter for measuring the time for controlling the special variable member 32 to the allowable state. The distribution time counter is a counter for measuring the time when the distribution member 38 is controlled to the first distribution state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timer counters related to the normal game include a normal map fluctuation time counter, a normal map fluctuation interval time counter, a normal map display update time counter, a normal power opening time counter, and a normal power opening ending time counter. ing.

The normal map fluctuation time counter is a counter for measuring the fluctuation time of a normal game. The normal map fluctuation interval time counter is a counter for measuring the fluctuation interval time of a normal game. The normal figure display update time counter is a counter for measuring the time for updating the display contents of a normal symbol. The normal electric opening time counter is a counter for measuring the time for controlling the variable member 30 in an allowable state. The normal power opening ending time counter is a counter for measuring the interval time between the control of the normal variable member 30 in the regulated state and the time when the normal game is allowed to be executed in the normal hit game.

In the present embodiment, the control related to the special game and the control related to the normal game can be executed at the same time, and the timer counter related to the special game and the timer counter related to the normal game may be timed at the same time. In addition, the special figure fluctuation time counter and the special figure display update time counter may be clocked at the same time. In addition, the round time counter, the special electric release time counter, and the distribution time counter may be clocked at the same time. Further, the inter-round interval time counter and the distribution time counter may be clocked at the same time. In addition, the normal map fluctuation time counter and the normal map display update time counter may be clocked at the same time.

In the present embodiment, at least one of the timer counters related to the special game is the first counter for timing the first time, and at least one of the timer counters related to the normal game is the second counter for timing the second time. Corresponds to each counter. Further, in the present embodiment, the zero flag that can store the information indicating that the first time is timed is set to the first flag, and the zero flag that can store the information indicating that the second time is timed is set to the second flag. Each corresponds.

Next, the timer update process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the timer counter has an update cycle (step S21). In the present embodiment, the update cycle is twice the control cycle (predetermined cycle) in which the timer interrupt process is called, and the main control CPU 40a updates every time the timer update process is executed twice. Will be determined to be.

If it is determined that the timer counter update cycle is not reached, the main control CPU 40a ends the timer update process without executing steps S22 to S30. On the other hand, when it is determined that the timer counter is in the update cycle, the main control CPU 40a shifts to step S22. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the timer interrupt process is called in a 4 ms cycle, the timer update process is also called in a 4 ms cycle, but when the timer counter is updated, the timer counter can be updated. On the other hand, when it is not the update cycle of the timer counter, the update of the timer counter is restricted.

In step S22, the main control CPU 40a reads the start address of the timer counter from the main control ROM 40b, and sets the start address of the timer counter as the update target address. Then, the main control CPU 40a reads the number of update target counters that specify the number of timer counters from the main control ROM 40b, and sets the number of update target counters in the update target counters (step S23). In the present embodiment, when the number of update target counters is n, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying n counters in the update target counter.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the timer counter to be updated is "0" (step S24). When it is determined that the timer counter to be updated is "0", the main control CPU 40a shifts to step S28 without executing steps S25 to S27.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the timer counter to be updated is not "0", the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the timer counter to be updated (step S25). Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the updated timer counter to be updated is "0" (step S26). If it is determined that the timer counter to be updated is not "0", the main control CPU 40a shifts to step S28 without executing step S27.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the timer counter to be updated is "0", the main control CPU 40a sets "1" to the zero flag to be updated (step S27), and proceeds to step S28.

In this way, when the timer counter to be updated is "0", the timer counter is continued (maintained) as "0". On the other hand, when the timer counter to be updated is not "0", the timer counter to be updated is updated by subtracting "1" from the timer counter, and as a result of the update, the timer counter becomes "1". When it becomes "0", "1" is set in the zero flag to be updated.

In step S28, the main control CPU 40a adds "2" to the update target address, and sets the address of the next timer counter as the update target address. Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the number of update target counters set in the update target counter (step S29), and proceeds to step S30.

Next, in step S30, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of update target counters is “0”. If the number of counters to be updated is not "0", the main control CPU 40a shifts to step S24. On the other hand, when the number of update target counters is "0", the main control CPU 40a ends the timer update process. As a result, the main control CPU 40a executes the process of updating the timer counters for the number of update target counters from the start address.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a updates the values of a plurality of counters by executing the timer update process. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a regulates updating of a plurality of counter values in a cycle other than twice the cycle in which the timer interrupt process is executed, while the timer interrupt process is performed. In a cycle twice as long as the executed cycle, it is allowed to update the values of a plurality of counters.

Next, the timer setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7. In the present embodiment, this timer setting process is a process called in either a special game control process or a normal game control process executed after the timer update process in the timer interrupt process called in a predetermined control cycle. is there.

First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting condition of the timer counter is satisfied (step S41). In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of conditions for setting the timer counter, and when any of the plurality of types of conditions is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting conditions for the timer counter are satisfied. It will be. Further, the setting condition of the timer counter is a condition that is satisfied in either the special game control process or the normal game control process. If it is determined that the timer counter setting condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the timer setting process without executing step S42. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting condition of the timer counter is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a reads the designated address and the count value corresponding to the type of the setting condition from the main control ROM 40b, and sets the count value to the designated address ( Step S42), the timer setting process is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the timer setting process for setting the count value to the timer counter related to the special game sets the count value to the timer counter related to the normal game in the first time setting process for setting the value for timing the first time. The timer setting process to be performed corresponds to the second time setting process for setting a value for timing the second time.

Next, the timer determination process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, this timer determination process is a process called in either a special game control process or a normal game control process executed after the timer update process in the timer interrupt process called in a predetermined control cycle. is there.

First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a reads the designated address corresponding to the type of the determination condition from the main control ROM 40b, and determines whether or not the zero flag of the designated address is "1". In the present embodiment, the determination condition is a condition that is satisfied in either the special game control process or the normal game control process. When it is determined that the zero flag of the designated address is not "1", the main control CPU 40a ends the timer determination process without executing steps S52 and S53. On the other hand, when it is determined that the zero flag of the designated address is "1", the main control CPU 40a sets the zero flag of the designated address to "0" (step S52), and the timer counter of the designated address changes from "1" to "0". (Step S52), and the timer determination process is terminated. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines that the count value set in the timer setting process is updated in the timer update process, and as a result, the time corresponding to the count value set in the timer setting process is clocked.

In this way, when it is specified that the timer counter of the specified address has changed from "1" to "0" in the timer determination process, processing different from the timer determination process (special game control process and normal game control process). In any of), the main control CPU 40a will perform control corresponding to the change of the timer counter from "1" to "0". That is, the main control CPU 40a performs the control corresponding to the timer counter when "1" is stored in the zero flag corresponding to the timer counter. In the present embodiment, the process of performing control corresponding to the timer counter related to the special game corresponds to the first control process, and the process of performing control corresponding to the timer counter related to the normal game corresponds to the second control process. Further, in the present embodiment, "1" stored in the zero flag corresponds to information indicating that the time has been timed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the timer interrupt process called in a predetermined control cycle, the timer update process is executed before the special game control process and the normal game control process. Further, the special game control process and the normal game control process include a first time setting process, a first control process, a second time setting process, and a second control process for setting various count values. From this point of view, the update process is a process that can be executed before the first time setting process, the first control process, the second time setting process, and the second control process in the predetermined control cycle.

Next, the special symbol input process executed in the input process will be described in detail.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge.

When the number of first special reservations is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game is satisfied. In an output process different from the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for the reach lottery, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

If the number of first special reservations is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a does not execute the above process that is executed when the number of first special reservations is less than the upper limit. As described above, the first hold condition is a condition that is not satisfied when the first special hold number (the number of hold games on which execution of the first special game is held) reaches a predetermined upper limit. Further, in the main control CPU 40a, when the first special hold number reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the game ball enters the first starting port 28 when the first special hold number reaches the upper limit number. Information that can identify this (hereinafter referred to as the first start winning command) is set in the output buffer.

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the number of the second special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the game ball has entered the second start port 29 when the number of the second special hold has reached the upper limit (information ( (Hereinafter referred to as the second start winning command) is set in the output buffer, and the special symbol input process is completed. As described above, the second hold condition is a condition that is not satisfied when the second special hold number (the number of hold games on which the execution of the second special game is held) reaches a predetermined upper limit.

When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game is satisfied. In an output process different from the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process executed in the special game control process will be described in detail.
In the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game is in the standby state based on the value of the special symbol control state flag that can specify the control state related to the special game. The special figure control state flag is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, during the standby state of the special game, during the special game, during the variable interval time of the special game, during the opening time of the jackpot game, during the round game of the jackpot game, and the jackpot. It is information that can identify whether it is during the interval time between rounds of the game or during the ending time of the jackpot game. When the special game is not in the standby state, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process because the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied.

On the other hand, when the special game is in the standby state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied, and performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of the first special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied, and performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, and ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, in an output process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Then, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can identify that the jackpot game is given to the jackpot flag, and the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game To determine. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the special game is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the special figure fluctuation time counter, and features the counter value corresponding to the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern. Set in the figure fluctuation time counter and end the special symbol start processing.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern from the out-of-reach variation pattern and the out-of-range variation pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the read variation pattern.

The main control CPU 40a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, sets the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer in the same manner as in the case of the big hit. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the special game is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the special figure fluctuation time counter, and features the counter value corresponding to the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern. Set in the figure fluctuation time counter and end the special symbol start processing.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the subtraction of the second special hold number, the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), and the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination). The fluctuation pattern is determined based on, and the symbol command and the game start command are set in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the special game is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the special figure fluctuation time counter, and features the counter value corresponding to the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern. Set in the figure fluctuation time counter and end the special symbol start processing.

Next, the processing during special symbol change executed in the special game control processing will be described in detail.
In the special symbol changing process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game is in progress based on the value of the special symbol control state flag. If it is not in the special game, the main control CPU 40a ends the processing during the special symbol change.

On the other hand, during the special game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed. In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes a timer determination process and determines whether or not "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time counter. When it is determined that "1" is not set in the zero flag corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time counter, the main control CPU 40a updates the special symbol that can be identified as being in the special game every special figure display update time. Then, the processing during the special symbol change is terminated. In this case, in an output process different from the process during special symbol change, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the determined special symbol.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol that can be identified as being in the special game at the start of the special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the special figure display update time counter, and sets the counter value corresponding to the special figure display update time to the special figure display update time. Set to the counter. In this case, in an output process different from the process during special symbol change, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the determined special symbol.

After that, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer determination process, and determines whether or not "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the special figure display update time counter. When it is determined that "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the special figure display update time counter, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" in the zero flag corresponding to the special figure display update time counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines another special symbol that can be identified as being in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the special figure display update time counter, and sets the counter value corresponding to the special figure display update time to the special figure display update time. Set the counter again. In this case, in an output process different from the process during special symbol change, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the determined special symbol.

In this way, when the special game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a updates the special symbol that can be identified as being in the special game at each special symbol display update time by repeatedly performing the processing during the special symbol change. Therefore, the special symbol is changed and displayed every time the special symbol display is updated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time counter, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" in the zero flag corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a instructs the output buffer to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol, and sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as a game end command) for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol in the output buffer. In this case, in an output process different from the special symbol stop process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that it is in the fluctuation interval time. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the special figure fluctuation interval time counter, and changes the counter value corresponding to the fluctuation interval time of the special figure game. Set to the interval time counter and end the processing during special symbol change.

Next, the special symbol stop processing executed in the special game control processing will be described in detail.
In the special symbol stop processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game is in the fluctuation interval time based on the value of the special symbol control state flag. If it is not during the variable interval time of the special game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol stop process.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation interval time of the special game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the fluctuation interval time of the special game has elapsed. In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer determination process, and if "1" is not set in the zero flag corresponding to the special figure variation interval time counter, the variation interval time of the special game has not elapsed. Is determined, the game state control process is executed at the end of the game, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

In the game state control process at the end of the game, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state, the remaining number of times of the special game that grants the high base state each time the variable interval time is started (the special game is executed). Is subtracted by "1". When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games. When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can be specified to be in the low base state. Set to.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the zero flag corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time counter is set to "1", the main control CPU 40a determines that the fluctuation interval time of the special game has elapsed, and the special figure fluctuation time Set "0" to the zero flag corresponding to the counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the information that can identify that the jackpot game is given to the jackpot flag is set.

When information that can identify that a jackpot game is given is set in the jackpot flag, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can identify the start of the opening time (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) in the output buffer. .. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the opening time is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the opening time counter, sets the counter value corresponding to the opening time in the opening time counter, and performs the special symbol stop processing. To finish.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set with information that can identify that the jackpot game is not given, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the special game is in the standby state. Then, the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

Next, the opening process executed by the special game control process will be described in detail.
In the opening process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the opening time is in progress based on the value of the special figure control state flag. If it is not during the opening time, the main control CPU 40a ends the opening process.

On the other hand, when the opening time is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed. In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer determination process, and if it is determined that "1" is not set in the zero flag corresponding to the opening time counter, it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed. , Ends the opening process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the zero flag corresponding to the opening time counter is set to "1", the main control CPU 40a sets "0" to the zero flag corresponding to the opening time counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) that can identify the start of the round game in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the round game is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the round time counter, and sets the counter value corresponding to the upper limit time of the first round game in the round time counter. And end the opening process.

Next, the round game process executed by the special game control process will be described in detail.
In the round game processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the round game is in progress based on the value of the special figure control state flag. When not in the round game, the main control CPU 40a ends the round game process.

On the other hand, when the round game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the end condition of the round game is satisfied. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a determines that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls has entered the large winning opening 31 during the round game, it determines that the first end condition of the round game is satisfied. Further, when the main control CPU 40a executes the timer determination process and determines that "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the round time counter, it determines that the upper limit time of the round game has elapsed, and the round game It is determined that the second end condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the end condition of the round game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a has a large winning opening control process for controlling the special actuator A2 during the round game and a distribution actuator during the operation round game among the round games. The distribution control process for controlling A3 is executed, and the round game process is completed.

In the big winning opening control process, when the round game is started, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting processing, and the setting condition for setting the counter value in the special electric opening time counter is satisfied, and the big winning opening 31 is opened. A counter value corresponding to the upper limit time to be opened (the same as the upper limit time of the round game in this embodiment) is set in the special electric opening time counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so as to open the large winning opening 31.

In the distribution control process, when the operation round game is started, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game. The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 satisfies the start condition of the short distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls entered is the number of balls to be entered, the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. When the main control CPU 40a starts the short distribution control, the timer setting process is executed, the setting condition for setting the counter value in the distribution time counter is satisfied, and the counter corresponding to the time for performing the short distribution control is satisfied. Set the value in the distribution time counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A3 so as to control the distribution member 38 to the first distribution state.

Further, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer determination process when the short distribution control is performed, and performs the short distribution control when the zero flag corresponding to the distribution time counter is not set to "1". It is determined that the time has not passed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the zero flag corresponding to the distribution time counter is set to "1", the main control CPU 40a determines that the time for performing the short distribution control has elapsed, and the distribution time counter. Set "0" to the zero flag corresponding to. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A3 so as to control the distribution member 38 to the second distribution state.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 is a condition for starting the long distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls entered is satisfied, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the long distribution control is started. When the long distribution control is started, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A3 so as to control the distribution member 38 to the first distribution state.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the round game, the main control CPU 40a stores the information indicating the passage of the game ball into the special passing area 36 in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a special passing command) that can identify the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 36. Set to.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the end condition of the round game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" to the zero flag corresponding to the round time counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so as to close the large winning opening 31, and sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a round end command) that can specify the end of the round game in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the interval time is between rounds. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, the setting condition for setting the counter value in the inter-round interval time counter is satisfied, and the counter value corresponding to the inter-round interval time is set in the inter-round interval time counter. And end the round game process.

Next, the inter-round interval processing executed in the special game control processing will be described in detail.
In the inter-round interval processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the inter-round interval time is in progress based on the value of the special figure control state flag. If it is not during the inter-round interval time, the main control CPU 40a ends the inter-round interval processing.

On the other hand, when the inter-round interval time is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the inter-round interval time has elapsed. In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer determination process, and if the zero flag corresponding to the inter-round interval time counter is not set to "1", it determines that the inter-round interval time has not elapsed. , Executes the long distribution control end processing and ends the inter-round interval processing.

In the long distribution control end process, when the interval time between rounds is started after the end of the operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process and sets the counter value in the distribution time counter. The counter value corresponding to the time until the setting condition for setting is satisfied and the end condition of the long open control is satisfied is set in the distribution time counter.

Further, in the long distribution control end process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the distribution time counter. When the main control CPU 40a determines that "1" is not set in the zero flag corresponding to the distribution time counter, the main control CPU 40a ends the long distribution control end processing. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the zero flag corresponding to the distribution time counter is set to "1", the main control CPU 40a sets the zero flag corresponding to the distribution time counter to "0". After that, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A3 so as to control the distribution member 38 to the second distribution state, and ends the long distribution control end process.

In this way, the distribution member 38 is controlled to the second distribution state when the time until the end condition of the long release control is satisfied after the end of the operation round game for performing the long distribution control. It becomes.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the zero flag corresponding to the inter-round interval time counter is set to "1", the main control CPU 40a determines that the inter-round interval time has elapsed and sets the inter-round interval time counter. Set the corresponding zero flag to "0". Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the final round game is completed.

If the final round game is not finished, the main control CPU 40a sets the round command in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the round game is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, the setting condition for setting the counter value in the round time counter is satisfied, and the counter value corresponding to the upper limit time of the next round game is set in the round time counter. , Ends the inter-round interval processing.

On the other hand, when the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the ending time is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the ending time counter, sets the counter value corresponding to the ending time in the ending time counter, and performs the inter-round interval processing. To finish.

Next, the ending process executed in the special game control process will be described in detail.
In the ending process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the ending time is in progress based on the value of the special figure control state flag. If it is not during the ending time, the main control CPU 40a ends the ending process.

On the other hand, when the ending time is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes a timer determination process, and if the zero flag corresponding to the ending time counter is not set to "1", it determines that the ending time has not elapsed, and at the end of the jackpot. Executes the game state control process and ends the ending process.

In the game state control process at the end of the big hit, the main control CPU 40a can specify that when the ending time is started, the main control CPU 40a controls the game ball to a high probability state when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. Is set to the main probability state flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state until the next big hit game is given. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in the high base state until the next big hit game is given.

When the ending time is started, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. To do. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high base state in the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command). Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the information that can identify the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a sets the low base state command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can be specified to be in the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the game state control process at the end of the big hit.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the zero flag corresponding to the ending time counter is set to "1", the main control CPU 40a determines that the ending time has elapsed and sets "0" to the zero flag corresponding to the ending time counter. Set. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the jackpot flag with information that can identify that the jackpot game is not given, and sets the special figure control state flag with information that can identify that the special game is in the standby state. End the ending process.

Next, the ordinary symbol input process executed in the input process will be described in detail.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. That is, when the normal hold number (the number of normal hold games on which execution of the normal game is held) reaches the predetermined upper limit number (normal upper limit number of games), the game ball enters the gate 33. However, the hold condition of the normal game (normal hold condition) is not satisfied, and the execution of the normal game is not held. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the game ball has entered the gate 33 when the normal hold number has reached the upper limit number (hereinafter, the normal start winning command). (Show) is set in the output buffer.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. When a game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach a predetermined upper limit, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal game is held. In an output process different from the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for winning lottery of ordinary symbols, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation time of ordinary games, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process executed in the normal game control process will be described in detail.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal game is in the standby state based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag that can specify the control state related to the normal game. The normal figure control state flag is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and can be used during the standby state of the normal game, during the normal game, during the fluctuation interval time of the normal game, during the normal hit game, or during the ending time of the normal hit game. It is information that can identify whether or not. When not in the standby state of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process because the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied.

On the other hand, when the normal game is in the standby state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, and performs a predetermined process so as to start the normal game. If the normal hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, and ends the normal symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game independently of the special game.

When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this case, in an output process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can identify that the normal hit game is given to the normal hit flag, and stores the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. decide. For example, when adopting the above-mentioned fluctuation time shortening control of the normal symbol, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state, and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets the normal map control state flag with information that can identify that the normal game is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, the setting condition for setting the counter value in the normal figure fluctuation time counter is satisfied, and the counter value corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation time is set to the normal figure fluctuation time. Set to the counter and end the normal symbol start processing.

When the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, it executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the normal figure fluctuation time counter, and corresponds to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol. The counter value is set in the normal symbol fluctuation time counter, and the normal symbol start processing is terminated.

Next, the processing during the normal symbol change executed in the normal game control processing will be described in detail.
In the normal symbol changing process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal game is in progress based on the value of the normal control state flag. If it is not in the normal game, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol changing process.

On the other hand, when the normal game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the determined fluctuation time of the normal game has elapsed. In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes a timer determination process and determines whether or not "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the normal figure fluctuation time counter. When it is determined that "1" is not set in the zero flag corresponding to the normal figure fluctuation time counter, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal symbol that can be identified as being in the normal game every normal display update time. , Ordinary symbol change processing is terminated. In this case, in an output process different from the normal symbol changing process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the determined normal symbol.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal symbol that can be identified as being in the normal game at the start of the normal game. Further, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the normal figure display update time counter, and sets the counter value corresponding to the normal figure display update time to the normal figure display update time. Set to the counter. In this case, in an output process different from the normal symbol changing process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the determined normal symbol.

After that, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer determination process, and determines whether or not "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the normal map display update time counter. When it is determined that "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the normal map display update time counter, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" in the zero flag corresponding to the normal figure display update time counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines another normal symbol that can be identified as being in the normal game. Further, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the normal figure display update time counter, and sets the counter value corresponding to the normal figure display update time to the normal figure display update time. Set the counter again. In this case, in an output process different from the normal symbol changing process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the determined normal symbol.

In this way, during the normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal symbol that can be identified as being in the normal game at each normal symbol display update time by repeatedly performing the processing during the normal symbol change. Therefore, the normal symbol is changed and displayed every time the normal symbol display is updated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that "1" is set in the zero flag corresponding to the normal figure fluctuation time counter, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" in the zero flag corresponding to the normal figure fluctuation time counter. In this case, in an output process different from the normal symbol stop process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information that can identify that the player is in the fluctuation interval time of the normal game in the normal map control state flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the normal special figure fluctuation interval time counter, and sets the counter value corresponding to the fluctuation interval time of the normal figure game. Set to the fluctuation interval time counter and end the normal symbol fluctuation processing.

Next, the normal symbol stop processing executed in the normal game control processing will be described in detail.
In the normal symbol stop processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal game is in the fluctuation interval time based on the value of the normal control state flag. If it is not during the fluctuation interval time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol stop process.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation interval time of the normal game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the fluctuation interval time of the normal game has elapsed. In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer determination process, and when "1" is not set in the zero flag corresponding to the normal figure fluctuation interval time counter, the fluctuation interval time of the normal game has not elapsed. Is determined, and the normal symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the zero flag corresponding to the normal map fluctuation time counter is set to "1", the main control CPU 40a determines that the fluctuation interval time of the normal game has elapsed, and the normal map fluctuation time Set "0" to the zero flag corresponding to the counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the information that can identify that the normal hit game is given to the normal hit flag is set.

When the normal hit flag is set with information that can identify that the normal hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets the normal figure control state flag with information that can identify that the normal hit game is in progress. .. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, satisfies the setting condition for setting the counter value in the normal power opening time counter, and sets the counter value corresponding to the opening time of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game. Set to the normal power release time counter and end the normal symbol stop processing.

On the other hand, when the normal hit flag is set with information that can identify that the normal hit game is not given, the main control CPU 40a is the information that can identify that the normal game is in the standby state in the normal figure control state flag. Is set, and the normal symbol stop processing is terminated.

Next, the normal hit game process executed in the normal game control process will be described in detail.
In the normal hit game process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hit game is in progress (excluding the ending time of the normal hit game) based on the value of the normal map control state flag. If the normal hit game is not in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal hit game process.

On the other hand, when the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the opening time of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game has elapsed. In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes a timer determination process, and when it is determined that "1" is not set in the zero flag corresponding to the normal power release time counter, the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game It is determined that the opening time of is not elapsed. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the normal actuator A1 so as to open the second start port 29 during the normal hit game, and ends the normal hit game process. For example, when the above-mentioned opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first opening pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the zero flag corresponding to the normal power release time counter is set to "1", the main control CPU 40a sets "0" to the zero flag corresponding to the normal power release time counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the information that can identify that the ending time of the normal hit game is in the normal map control state flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the timer setting process, the setting condition for setting the counter value in the normal power release ending time counter is satisfied, and the counter value corresponding to the ending time of the normal hit game is set to the normal power release ending time. Set to the time counter and end the normal hit game process.

Next, the normal hit ending process executed in the normal game control process will be described in detail.
In the normal hit ending process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hit game is in the ending time based on the value of the normal map control state flag. If it is not during the ending time of the normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal hit ending process.

On the other hand, when the ending time of the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the ending time of the normal hit game has elapsed. In this process, the main control CPU 40a executes a timer determination process, and if "1" is not set in the zero flag corresponding to the normal power release ending time counter, the ending time of the normal hit game has not elapsed. Is determined, and the ending process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the zero flag corresponding to the normal power release ending time counter is set to "1", the main control CPU 40a determines that the ending time of the normal hit game has elapsed, and the normal power release ending time. Set "0" to the zero flag corresponding to the counter. After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the information that can identify that the normal hit game is not given to the normal hit flag, and sets the information that can identify that the normal game is in the standby state in the normal figure control state flag. Then, the normal ending processing is finished.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-design symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of out-of-order symbols by the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern based on the game start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787"). ") Is decided. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-order fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the effect (reach effect) based on the variation pattern during the execution of the special game. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time as a trigger. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-base state in the sub-base state flag. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a case where 96000 ms is measured for the information stored in the timer counter storage area will be described as an example.
As shown in FIG. 9A, a setting condition for setting "12000" in a decimal number in the timer counter as a timer value corresponding to 96000 ms is satisfied. In this case, bits 0 to 6 of the first byte and all bits (bits 0 to 7) of the second byte except the most significant bit of the first byte of the timer counter storage area correspond to 96000 ms as a timer counter. The data "12000" is set. Further, "0" is set as the zero flag corresponding to the timer counter in the most significant bit (bit 7) of the first byte of the timer counter storage area, and the timer counter changes from "1" to "0". It is possible to identify that it is not. As described above, "00000111" is set in binary in the first byte of the timer counter storage area, and "10111000" is set in binary in the second byte.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the timer update process is executed in the next update cycle (8 ms), the data "12000" corresponding to 96000 ms is subtracted by "1" as the timer counter. The data "11999" corresponding to 95992 ms is set. Further, "0" is set as the zero flag corresponding to the timer counter, and it can be specified that the timer counter has not changed from "1" to "0". In this way, the binary number "000001011" is set in the first byte of the timer counter storage area, and the binary number "10110111" is set in the second byte.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), when the timer update process is executed every update cycle, the data "2" corresponding to 16 ms is subtracted by "1" as the timer counter, and corresponds to 8 ms. Data "1" is set. Further, "0" is set as the zero flag corresponding to the timer counter, and it can be specified that the timer counter has not changed from "1" to "0". In this way, "000000000000" is set in binary in the first byte of the timer counter storage area, and "00000001" is set in binary in the second byte.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the timer update process is executed in the next update cycle (8 ms), the data "1" corresponding to 8 ms is subtracted by "1" as the timer counter, and 0 ms. The data "0" corresponding to is set, and "1" is set as the zero flag corresponding to the timer counter. This makes it possible to identify that the timer counter has not changed from "1" to "0". In this way, "10000000" is set in binary in the first byte of the timer counter storage area, and "000000" is set in binary in the second byte.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9E, when the zero flag corresponding to the timer counter is set to "1", it becomes possible to identify that 96000 ms has been clocked, and 96000 ms has been clocked. The corresponding control is executed, and "0" is set as the zero flag corresponding to the timer counter. This makes it possible to identify after the timer counter has changed from "1" to "0". In this way, the binary number "00000000000" is set in the first byte of the timer counter storage area, and the binary number "00000000000" is set in the second byte.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Conventionally, when there are a plurality of timer counters for timing a plurality of times, a process of determining whether the value of the first counter becomes "0" after updating the value of the first counter, and If there is a process of updating the value of the second counter after determining whether the value of the second counter has become "0", there is a possibility that a deviation of one cycle may occur. Also, in this case, for example, in order to time the time, depending on whether the process of setting the count value in the timer counter to time the time is executed before or after updating the value of the timer counter. It was necessary to change the count value set in the timer counter, for example, by setting a count value obtained by subtracting "1". Therefore, in the control cycle in which the timer interrupt processing is executed, the timer update processing is performed by the special game control processing (first time setting processing and first control processing) and the normal game control processing (second time setting processing and second control). By enabling execution before processing), the values of a plurality of timer counters can be updated. Then, in addition to this, various controls such as a setting value for timing a plurality of times and a timing for executing various controls when a plurality of times are clocked can be executed based on the same standard. Control using a timer counter can be appropriately performed.

(2) In particular, in the cycle in which the timer interrupt process is executed, the value of the timer counter related to the special game and the value of the timer counter related to the normal game can be updated, and the control related to a plurality of types of games is controlled by the same standard. It can be executed with, and control using a timer counter can be performed more appropriately.

(3) Even when updating the values of a plurality of timer counters, a plurality of zero flags corresponding to the plurality of timer counters are assigned. Therefore, in the special game control process or the normal game control process different from the timer update process, it is possible to specify that the timer counter has changed from "1" to "0" in the timer update process, and the timer counter can be more appropriately specified. Can be controlled using.

(4) With reference to the cycle in which the timer interrupt process is executed by the main control CPU 40a, a plurality of timer counters are allowed to be updated in a cycle longer than the timer interrupt process. Therefore, it is possible to measure a longer time, further, it is possible to reduce the allocation size of a plurality of timer counters, and it is possible to perform control using the timer counters more appropriately.

(5) Since a plurality of timer counters are assigned as continuous addresses, the plurality of timer counters can be easily updated, and control using the timer counters can be performed more appropriately.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, for example, a cycle that is an integral multiple of the cycle in which the timer interrupt process is executed may be a predetermined cycle.

-In the above embodiment, a plurality of timer counters are updated at a cycle twice the cycle in which the timer interrupt processing is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, three times the cycle in which the timer interrupt processing is executed. A plurality of timer counters may be updated in the above cycle. That is, a plurality of timer counters may be updated at a cycle that is an integral multiple of the cycle in which the timer interrupt process is executed. Further, for example, a plurality of timer counters may be updated at a cycle in which the timer interrupt process is executed.

-In the above embodiment, a 1-bit zero flag and a 15-bit timer counter are assigned to the 2-byte timer counter storage area, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a 2-byte timer counter may be assigned to the 2-byte timer counter storage area, and a zero flag corresponding to the timer counter may be assigned separately from the 2-byte timer counter storage area. In this case, zero flags corresponding to eight timer counters may be assigned to the 1-byte zero flag storage area.

-In the above embodiment, a plurality of timer counters are assigned to addresses that are continuous every 2 bytes, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of timer counters may be assigned to addresses that are continuous every 1 byte. A plurality of timer counters may be assigned to consecutive addresses every 3 bytes or more (for example, 4 bytes). That is, a plurality of timer counters may be assigned to the main control RAM 40c as continuous addresses. Further, for example, a plurality of timer counters may not be assigned as continuous addresses.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the timer interrupt process, the timer update process may be executed after the special game control process and the normal game control process.
-In the above embodiment, the plurality of timer counters may include a timer counter other than the timer counter related to the special game and the timer counter related to the normal game. To give a specific example, in the input process, when it is determined whether the detection time for detecting a game ball that has entered various winning openings exceeds the specified time, the game ball that has entered various winning openings is detected. Then, it may be a timer counter for measuring the specified time. Further, for example, when determining whether or not the specified time has been reached after detecting the error, the timer counter may be used to measure the specified time after detecting the error.

-In the above embodiment, for example, any one of a timer counter related to a special game, a timer counter related to a normal game, and other timer counters may be adopted as the first counter. Further, for example, any one of a timer counter related to a special game, a timer counter related to a normal game, and another timer counter may be adopted as the second counter. Further, any of various timer counters may be adopted for the first counter and the second counter. For example, any one of a zero flag corresponding to a timer counter related to a special game, a zero flag corresponding to a timer counter related to a normal game, and a zero flag corresponding to another timer counter may be adopted as the first flag. Further, for example, any one of a zero flag corresponding to a timer counter related to a special game, a zero flag corresponding to a timer counter related to a normal game, and a zero flag corresponding to another timer counter may be adopted as the second flag. Further, the zero flag corresponding to any of the various timer counters may be adopted as the first flag and the second flag.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of timer counters that do not time at the same time may be assigned as one timer counter. Further, for example, one timer counter that measures the time when any of the plurality of conditions is satisfied may be divided into a plurality of timer counters for each of the plurality of conditions.

-In the above embodiment, the short distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 reaches the first specified number, and the second specified number is larger than the first specified number. Long distribution control was performed when the number became a number, but it is not limited to this. For example, the long distribution control may be performed when the number becomes the second specified number, which is smaller than the first specified number.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the type of big hit is the first big hit, the long distribution control is performed when the second specified number is larger than the first specified number, while the big hit When the type is the second big hit, the long distribution control may be performed when the third specified number is larger than the second specified number.

-In the above embodiment, either short distribution control or long distribution control is performed when the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 reaches a specified number. Not limited to. For example, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed not when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 reaches the specified number but when the predetermined time is reached. May be good. To give a specific example, the short distribution control may be performed from the timing when the operation round game is started, and the short distribution control is performed after the specified time has elapsed from the timing when the operation round game is started. You may be broken.

-In the above embodiment, as the end condition of the long distribution control, it is established when a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the operation round game, but if the time is shorter than the inter-round interval time, this Not limited to. Further, for example, it may be established when the operation round game is completed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, sensors for detecting the passage of the game ball may be provided in the normal passage region 37.
-In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game corresponds to the type of big hit, and even if the probability state after the end of the big hit game is determined by determining the type of big hit. Good. In this case, the special passage region 36, the distribution member 38, and the like may not be provided. As a specific example, in the above embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za is determined, the jackpot is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot based on the symbols ZC, Zc is determined. In that case, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. That is, as the type of big hit, even if there is a big hit in which the game ball easily passes through the special passing area 36 and a big hit in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special passing area 36, the jackpot is controlled to a low probability state after the game is completed. There may be a big hit to be made and a big hit controlled to a high probability state.

-In the above embodiment, the fall lottery for determining whether or not to control from the high probability state to the low probability state has not been performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a fall lottery may be performed.
-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, a concept including a gaming state and whether or not it is a big hit game may be used as a state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. Good.

-In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that comprehensively controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of images.

-In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special hold number is subtracted by "1".

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, so that a big hit game is given. (So-called "two types of game machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "game machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). Further, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entry port. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) In a gaming machine including a control unit that executes control related to a game and a storage unit that stores information, the storage unit has a first counter for clocking the first time and a second time. A second counter is assigned to time the clock, and the control unit can execute a plurality of types of processing at predetermined intervals. In the plurality of types of processing, the first counter is assigned to the first counter. A first time setting process for setting a value for timing the time, a second time setting process for setting a value for timing the second time in the second counter, a value of the first counter and the above. An update process for updating the value of the second counter, a first control process for executing the first control when the first time is timed, and a second control for executing the second control when the second time is timed. In the predetermined cycle, the update process is performed before the first time setting process, the first control process, the second time setting process, and the second control process, or It is characterized in that it is a process that can be executed after the first time setting process, the first control process, the second time setting process, and the second control process.

(B) A control unit for executing a control related to a special symbol variation game for displaying a variation of a special symbol, a control for a normal symbol variation game for displaying a variation of a normal symbol, and a storage unit for storing information are provided. In the game machine, the storage unit is assigned a first counter for timing the first time of the special symbol variation game and a second counter for timing the second time of the normal symbol variation game. The control unit can execute a plurality of types of processing at predetermined intervals, and in the plurality of types of processing, a first value for setting a value for timing the first time in the first counter is set. A time setting process, a second time setting process for setting a value for measuring the second time in the second counter, and an update process for updating the value of the first counter and the value of the second counter. There are a first control process that executes the first control when the first time is clocked, and a second control process that executes the second control when the second time is clocked. In the cycle, the update process is prior to the first time setting process, the first control process, the second time setting process, and the second control process, or the first time setting process, the first control. It is characterized in that it is a process that can be executed after the process, the second time setting process, and the second control process.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, A3 ... distribution actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... special prize sensor, SE4 ... gate sensor, SE5 ... general prize sensor, SE6 ... special Passage sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19 ... Direction button, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit , 27 ... Production display device, 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 30 ... Normal variable member, 31 ... Grand prize opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 36 ... Special passage area, 37 ... normal passage area, 38 ... distribution member, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (control unit), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM (storage unit), 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... Sub-control CPU, 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with a control unit that executes a control related to a special symbol variation game that displays a variation of a special symbol and a control unit that executes a control related to a normal symbol variation game that displays a variation of a normal symbol, and a storage unit that stores information. ,
A large winning opening where a game ball can enter,
An open state in which a game ball can be inserted into the large winning opening or a game ball can be easily inserted into the large winning opening, and a game ball cannot be inserted into the large winning opening or the large winning opening A special variable member that can operate in a closed state where it is difficult to insert a game ball into
A special passing area where the game ball that entered the big winning opening can pass,
A normal passing area through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening can pass,
The operation is divided into a first distribution state in which the game ball entered in the large winning opening is distributed to the special passing area and a second distribution state in which the game ball entered in the large winning opening is distributed to the normal passing area. With possible distribution members
Equipped with a game state control means for controlling the game state,
The control unit controls the special variable member and the distribution member.
The special variable member can operate in the open state in each of a plurality of round games controlled during the jackpot game based on the result of the special symbol variation game.
The distribution member can operate in the first distribution state in a predetermined distribution mode in the operation round game among the plurality of round games.
The predetermined distribution mode includes a first distribution mode and a second distribution mode capable of operating after the first distribution mode.
The first distribution mode is a mode in which, when the player operates in the first distribution state in the operation round game, the player operates in the second distribution state when the first specified time elapses after the operation.
The second distribution mode operates in the second distribution state when a second specified time elapses after the operation round game ends after operating in the first distribution state in the operation round game. It is a mode to
When the game ball passes through the special passing region, the game state control means controls the game state to a high probability state in which a big hit is achieved with a higher probability than the low probability state after the end of the big hit game.
A plurality of storage areas are assigned to the storage unit as continuous addresses.
The plurality of storage areas include a first storage area composed of a predetermined number of bytes, a second storage area composed of a predetermined number of bytes, a third storage area composed of a predetermined number of bytes, and a predetermined number of bytes. There is a fourth storage area composed of
The first storage area, said a first timer counter for measuring a first predetermined time or the second specified time, the first the first predetermined time or the second predetermined time based on the timer counter is counting It consists of a first zero flag that can store a value indicating that it has been done.
The second storage area includes a second timer counter for timing a third specified time from the start of the round game in each of the plurality of round games, and the third specified time based on the second timer counter. It consists of a second zero flag that can store a value indicating that it has been timed.
The third storage area includes a third timer counter for timing the fourth specified time from the end of the round game in each of the plurality of round games, and the fourth specified time based on the third timer counter. It consists of a third zero flag that can store a value indicating that it has been timed.
The fourth storage area has a fourth timer counter for timing the fifth specified time related to the normal symbol variation game, and a value indicating that the fifth specified time has been measured based on the fourth timer counter. Consists of a memorable 4th zero flag
The control unit can execute a plurality of types of processing at predetermined intervals.
The predetermined cycle is a cycle in which the interrupt process is executed by the control unit.
For the plurality of types of processing,
When the distribution member operates in the first distribution state in the first distribution mode in the operation round game, a value for measuring the first specified time is set in the first timer counter. 1 Specified time setting process and
In the operation round game, when the operation round game ends after the distribution member operates in the first distribution state in the second distribution mode, the second specified time is clocked to the first timer counter. The second specified time setting process to set the value for
When the round game is started in each of the plurality of round games, the third specified time setting process for setting a value for measuring the third specified time in the second timer counter and the third specified time setting process.
When the round game is completed in each of the plurality of round games, the fourth specified time setting process for setting a value for measuring the fourth specified time in the third timer counter and the fourth specified time setting process.
A fifth specified time setting process for setting a value for measuring the fifth specified time in the fourth timer counter, and
An update process for updating the value of the first timer counter, the value of the second timer counter, the value of the third timer counter, and the value of the fourth timer counter .
A value indicating that the first specified time or the second specified time has been clocked is stored in the first zero flag, and the first control is performed when the first specified time or the second specified time is clocked. The first control process that executes
A value indicating that the third specified time has been clocked is stored in the second zero flag, and a second control process that executes the second control when the third specified time is clocked , and
A value indicating that the fourth specified time has been clocked is stored in the third zero flag, and a third control process that executes the third control when the fourth specified time is clocked, and
The fourth zero flag stores a value indicating that the fifth specified time has been clocked, and there is a fourth control process that executes the fourth control when the fifth specified time is clocked .
In the predetermined cycle, in the cycle other than the cycle that is an integral multiple of the predetermined cycle, the value of the first timer counter, the value of the second timer counter, the value of the third timer counter, and the fourth timer counter. While restricting the update of the value of the timer counter, the value of the first timer counter, the value of the second timer counter, the value of the third timer counter, and the fourth of the periods are an integral multiple of the predetermined cycle. Allowing the update with the value of the timer counter, the first specified time setting process, the second specified time setting process, the third specified time setting process, the fourth specified time setting process, and the fifth specified time setting process. , before the first control process, pre Symbol second control process, than the third control processing and the fourth control processing, or the first predetermined time setting process, the second predetermined time setting process, the third specified time setting process, executes the fourth predetermined time setting process, the fifth predetermined time setting process, the first control process, pre Symbol second control processing, later than the third control processing and the fourth control process A game machine that is a process .