JP6842250B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine on which a reserved image is displayed.

Conventionally, when a game ball enters the starting port, hold information is stored in a storage unit, and when a start condition is satisfied, a game machine in which a large role lottery is performed based on the hold information stored in the storage unit has become widespread. .. In such a game machine, various effects suggesting the reliability of the jackpot are executed to improve the interest of the game.

For example, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, when a jackpot is won, the player is given a sense of superiority by performing a major role effect that notifies that the jackpot has been won during the big role game in which the big winning opening is opened. Is made to give.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-101184

By the way, it is not always good to always perform the above-mentioned big role production by winning the big hit. For example, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of gaming states, if the above-mentioned major role production occurs frequently when the game state is not shifted to the most advantageous gaming state, the player may be stressed and the motivation to play may be reduced. is there.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in game motivation.

In order to solve the above problems, the game machine of the present invention has a game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed, a start area provided in the game area, and an entry of the game ball into the start area. It is a condition that the movable member is in a closed state that makes it impossible or difficult, or is in an open state that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the starting area than the closed state, and that the game ball has entered the starting area. As a result, the determination means for determining whether or not the major role game is executed, the major role game execution means for executing the major role game when the determination result for executing the major role game is derived by the determination means, and the major role game. A game state setting means for setting the game state after the end to one of a plurality of game states in which the opening / closing conditions of the movable member are defined, and an effect mode according to the game state after the end of the major role game are set. A first time-saving game including a mode setting means and an effect control means for executing a large-role effect during the large-role game, and the game state includes a non-time-saving game state and the opening / closing condition is more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state. The state and the second time-saving game state are included , and in the second time-saving game state, the opening time when opening and closing the movable member is the same as the first time-saving game state, but from the first time-saving game state. The opening / closing condition is advantageous for increasing the expected value of the prize ball, and when the effect control means is set to a predetermined gaming state after the end of the major role game, a firing operation according to the set gaming state is performed. It is possible to execute a predetermined notification prompting the player to accompany the big role production, and when the first time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, the second time-shortened game state is set after the end of the big role game. When the determination result of executing the big role game in the non-time saving game state is derived and the first time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, the predetermined notification can be executed. When the determination result of executing the big role game with the above and executing the big role game in the first time saving game state is derived and the first time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, the predetermined notification is sent. When the determination result of executing the big role game without accompanying and executing the big role game in the first time saving game state is derived and the second time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, the predetermined notification is sent. The accompanying big role game is executed .

Further, the starting region includes a first starting region and a second starting region, and the movable member is in a closed state that makes it impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the first starting region, or the closed state. A first movable member that is in an open state that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the first starting area, and a closed state that makes it impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting area. The first time-saving gaming state includes the first movable member, which is in an open state that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second starting region than the closed state. The opening / closing conditions for opening and closing the first movable member are defined so that the entry of the game ball into the starting region is relatively high, and the second time-saving gaming state is the second time-saving gaming state rather than the non-time-saving gaming state. It is preferable that the opening / closing condition for opening / closing the second movable member is defined so that the entry of the game ball into the starting region is relatively high.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation to play.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which shows the state which the door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the non-electric accessory unit. It is a rear perspective view of the non-electric accessory unit. It is a figure explaining the operation of a normal electric accessory. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 1st non-electric accessory. It is a figure explaining the operation of the 1st non-electric accessory. It is a figure explaining the operation of the 1st non-electric accessory. It is a block diagram of a game machine. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table, and (c) is a diagram for explaining a distribution movable piece control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the opening mode of a normal electric accessory, and the opening / closing mode of a sorting movable piece. It is a flowchart explaining the CPU initialization process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the evacuation process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process of passing through the 1st start port in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd start port passage processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the effect determination processing at the time of acquisition in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special symbol change in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening preprocessing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening / closing switching process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening end wait processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process during ordinary symbol change in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the processing before opening the winning opening of a normal electric accessory in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the background image for each effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of the variation pattern without reach. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. It is a figure explaining the variation production decision table. It is a figure explaining the variation effect and the big role effect when a special symbol A is decided. It is a flowchart explaining the sub-CPU initialization process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the subtimer interrupt processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the variable command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the opening designation command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the game state change designation command reception processing in a sub-control board.

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

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

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

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

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

The game area 116 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area in which the game ball can flow down or roll. A large number of nails and windmills are provided on the game board 108 so that the game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and the windmills and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

The game area 116 includes a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of the game ball differs from each other according to the firing intensity of the firing mechanism. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100, and the second game area 116b is the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game ball launched by the launch mechanism with a launch intensity lower than the predetermined intensity enters the first game area 116a and is launched with a launch intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined intensity. The resulting game ball enters the second game area 116b.

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, 121, and a second starting opening 122 into which a game ball can enter, and these general winning openings 118 and the first starting opening 120 are provided. , 121, When a game ball enters the second starting port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out at each of the general prize opening 118, the first starting port 120, 121, and the second starting port 122 may be different. Alternatively, the same number of prize balls may be set. At this time, the number of prize balls that the game balls enter and pay out at the first starting ports 120 and 121 may be set to be smaller than the number of prize balls that the game balls enter and pay out at the second starting port 122. It is possible.

As will be described in detail later, a first starting area is provided in the first starting ports 120 and 121, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting port 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120, 121 or the second starting port 122 and the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, the special symbols provided in advance are selected. A lottery is held to determine any one special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits such as whether or not a player can execute a major role game that is advantageous to the player, and what kind of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120, 121 or the second starting port 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. Will be done.

In addition, only the game balls flowing down the first game area 116a can enter the first start port 120, and only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. Is arranged at a position where the ball can enter. A game ball flowing down the second game area 116b may enter the first starting port 120, but in this case, the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a is the second game. It is desirable to arrange the area 116b at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down. Similarly, a game ball flowing down the first game area 116a may enter the first start port 121 and the second start port 122, but in this case, the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b. It is desirable to arrange the ball at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a.

A movable piece 150 of the first non-electric accessory 121b (see FIG. 3) is provided in the first starting port 121 so as to be openable and closable. Normally, the movable piece 150 closes the first starting port 121 and is second. 1 It is impossible for a game ball to enter the starting port 121. On the other hand, as will be described in detail later, when the movable piece 150 is opened, the movable piece 150 functions as a saucer, and the game ball can enter the first starting port 121.

Further, the second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 150 of the second non-electric accessory 122b (see FIG. 3) that can be opened and closed. Normally, the movable piece 150 closes the second starting port 122. , It is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. On the other hand, as will be described in detail later, when the movable piece 150 is opened, the movable piece 150 functions as a saucer, and the game ball can enter the second starting port 122.

Further, the second gaming area 116b is provided with a non-electric accessory unit 140 including a first start port 121, a second start port 122, a first non-electric accessory 121b, and a second non-electric accessory 122b. .. The non-electric accessory unit 140 will be described in detail later.

Further, only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second game area 116b, or the game ball entering the second game area 116b is the first game area 116a. The large winning opening 128 is provided at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the above. The opening / closing door 128b is provided to open / close the opening / closing door 128b. Normally, the opening / closing door 128b is the large winning opening. The 128 is closed, making it impossible for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 128. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big role game is executed, the opening / closing door 128b is opened, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the large prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

At the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that did not enter any of the general winning openings 118, the first starting openings 120 and 121, the second starting opening 122, and the large winning opening 128 is placed in the gaming area 116. A discharge port 130 is provided on the back side of the game board 108.

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

The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be visually recognized from the front side of the game machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. As shown in the drawing, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variablely displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the player is notified of the result of the large winning combination lottery depending on the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. Will be executed.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the effect display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108. However, during the variable display of the above effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc., the effect is produced. It is movable up to the front surface of the display unit 200a to give the player a feeling of expectation of a big hit.

The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and is variously controlled to be lit according to an image or the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

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

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

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

Further, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 170, the second special symbol display 172, and the first special symbol are held at a position outside the game area 116 and visible to the player. A display 174, a second special symbol hold display 176, a normal symbol display 178, a normal symbol hold display 180, and a right-handed notification display 182 are provided. Each of these indicators 170 to 182 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the non-electric accessory unit 140, and FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the non-electric accessory unit 140. In FIG. 3, the passage of the game ball on the back side of the game board 108 is shown by a alternate long and short dash line. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the non-electric accessory unit 140 has an introduction passage 142a, a second starting port taxiway 142b, a second non-electric accessory 122b, and a first in the order in which the game ball flows down from the upper side. A start port taxiway 142c, a first non-electric accessory 121b, and a grand prize entrance taxiway 142d are provided. An ordinary electric accessory 160 (movable piece 162 and movable piece 164) is provided in the middle of the introduction passage 142a.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 160. As shown in FIG. 5A, the ordinary electric accessory 160 is composed of a movable piece 162 and a movable piece 164. Normally, the movable piece 162 is located on the rear side of the introduction passage 142a and is located on the back side. The movable piece 164 is located above the movable piece 162, and the game ball that has entered the introduction passage 142a is guided to the lower second starting port taxiway 142b.

On the other hand, a lottery of ordinary symbols, which will be described later, is performed, and when a winner is won by this lottery, as shown in FIG. 5B, the movable piece 162 is controlled to move forward for a predetermined time so as to block the introduction passage 142a. At the same time, the movable piece 164 is rotationally and moved upward for a predetermined time about the fulcrum on the rear side. At this time, when the game ball enters the introduction passage 142a, the movable piece 162 functions as a saucer and guides the game ball to the rear side (back side). The game ball guided to the rear side is guided to the back passage 142e provided on the rear side of the introduction passage 142a.

Returning to FIGS. 3 and 4, the back passage 142e is branched into a first back taxiway 142f leading to the left side and a second back taxiway 142g leading directly downward, and the distribution movable piece 144 is located at the branching position. Is provided. The distribution movable piece 144 is movable in the left-right direction, and is usually located on the left side so as to block the second back taxiway 142 g (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 3). At this time, the game ball flowing down the back passage 142e is guided to the first back guideway 142f by the distribution movable piece 144 functioning as a saucer.

On the other hand, when the distribution movable piece 144 is moved and controlled to the right side (indicated by a broken line in FIG. 3), the second backside taxiway 142g is opened. At this time, the game ball that has flowed down the back passage 142e flows down as it is and is guided to the second backside taxiway 142g.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the first non-electric accessory 121b. As shown in FIG. 6, the first non-electric accessory 121b includes a movable piece 150, a rotor 152, a seesaw 154, a stopper 156, and a weight portion 158.

The movable piece 150 is provided with a movable portion 150a at a front end portion of a rotating shaft 150b extending in the front-rear direction. Further, at the rear end of the rotating shaft 150b, a protruding portion 150c protruding in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 150b is provided.

The rotor 152 is provided with protruding portions 152b and 152c protruding in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 152a at both ends of the rotating shaft 152a extending in the left-right direction, respectively. The protrusion 152b is arranged at a position where it engages with the protrusion 150c of the movable piece 150.

Further, in the rotor 152, protrusions 152d are formed on the left side of the protrusions 152b at 90 ° intervals in the circumferential direction. Further, at substantially the center of the rotation shaft 152a, two ball receiving portions 152e and 152f are provided so as to project in the radial direction at positions displaced by 120 ° in the circumferential direction. Further, an engaging portion 152g is provided between the ball receiving portions 152e and 152f and the protruding portion 152c on the rotating shaft 152a so as to project in the radial direction.

The seesaw 154 is rotatably supported by the rotation shaft around a through hole 154a through which a rotation shaft (not shown) is inserted. The seesaw 154 is provided with a ball receiving portion 154b on the rear side, which also functions as a part of the first back taxiway 142f and guides a game ball flowing down the first back taxiway 142f. Further, the seesaw 154 is provided with a protruding portion 154c that engages with the engaging portion 152g of the rotor 152 and a protruding portion 154d that engages with the weight portion 158 on the front side.

The stopper 156 is provided with an engaging claw 156a that engages with the protrusion 152d of the rotor 152 to prevent the rotor 152 from rotating in the opposite direction.

The weight portion 158 is rotatably supported by the rotation shaft around a through hole 158a through which a rotation shaft (not shown) is inserted. The weight portion 158 is formed so that the center of gravity is located on the rear side of the through hole 158a, and always biases the protruding portion 154d of the seesaw 154 downward.

7 and 8 are views for explaining the operation of the first non-electric accessory 121b. In FIGS. 7 and 8, the first non-electric accessory 121b viewed from the right is shown on the left side of the figure, and the first non-electric accessory 121b viewed from the front is shown on the right side of the figure.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in the first non-electric accessory 121b, as shown in FIG. 7A, the protruding portion 150c of the movable piece 150 is engaged with the protruding portion 152b of the rotor 152, and the movable portion 150a is the first. It is assumed that the starting port 121 (see FIG. 2) is closed.

Then, when the game ball is guided to the first rear taxiway 142f (see FIG. 3) and flows down to the ball receiving portion 154b of the seesaw 154, the seesaw 154 is centered on the through hole 154a as shown in FIG. 7 (b). As shown, it rotates clockwise in the left figure. Then, the protruding portion 154c of the seesaw 154 pushes up the engaging portion 152g of the rotor 152, and the rotor 152 rotates about 120 ° counterclockwise in the left figure. As a result, the protruding portion 152b of the rotor 152 is displaced from the position facing the protruding portion 150c of the movable piece 150, and the movable piece 150 is rotated by the weight of the movable portion 150a (rotated counterclockwise in the right figure). The first starting port 121 is opened. At this time, the movable portion 150a of the movable piece 150 functions as a saucer, and guides the game ball flowing down the first starting port taxiway 142c to the first starting port 121.

After that, when the game ball flowing down the first start port taxiway 142c enters the first start port 121, the game ball is guided onto the ball receiving portion 152e of the rotor 152 as shown in FIG. 7 (c). Be taken. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, the rotor 152 is rotated by about 120 ° counterclockwise in the left figure due to the weight of the game ball.

Further, when the game ball flowing down the first start port taxiway 142c enters the first start port 121, the game ball is guided onto the ball receiving portion 152f of the rotor 152 as shown in FIG. 8 (b). Be taken. Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, the rotor 152 is rotated by about 120 ° counterclockwise in the left figure depending on the weight of the game ball. At this time, the protruding portion 152b of the rotor 152 is engaged with the protruding portion 150c of the movable piece 150 so as to face each other, the movable piece 150 rotates (rotates clockwise in the right figure), and the movable portion 150a becomes the first. 1 The starting port 121 is closed. Further, the protruding portion 154c of the seesaw 154 engages with the engaging portion 152g of the rotor 152, and the stopper 156 engages with the protruding portion 152b of the rotor 152, so that the closed state of the first starting port 121 is maintained. To.

In this way, in the first non-electric accessory 121b, the first starting port 121 is opened by the game ball guided to the first starting port taxiway 142c, and two game balls enter the first starting port 121. When it hits a ball, it closes. Although the configuration of the first non-electric accessory 121b has been described here, the description thereof will be omitted because the second non-electric accessory 122b also has the same configuration.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control means for controlling the progress of the game.

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

The main control board 300 has a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting port 120. Detection switch 120s, 1st start port detection switch 121s for detecting that a game ball has entered the 1st start port 121, 2nd start port detection switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the 2nd start port 122 122s, a gate detection switch 124s that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, and a large winning opening detection switch 128s that detects that the game ball has entered the large winning opening 128 are connected, and each of these detection switches The detection signal is input to the main control board 300.

Further, the main control board 300 includes an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c that operates the ordinary electric accessory 160, a distribution movable piece solenoid 144c that operates the distribution movable piece 144, and an opening / closing door that opens and closes the large winning opening 128. The large winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the 128b is connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 122 and the large winning opening 128.

Further, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 170, a second special symbol display 172, a first special symbol hold indicator 174, a second special symbol hold indicator 176, a normal symbol display 178, and a normal symbol display. The symbol hold indicator 180 and the right-handed notification indicator 182 are connected to each other, and the display control of each of these indicators is performed by the main control board 300.

Further, in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, a special game started mainly by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120, 121 or the second start port 122, and the game ball passing through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games started by. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, as well as data and tables required for various games.

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

The payout control board 310 controls for firing the game ball and controls for paying out the prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress output from the main control board 300 is transmitted via the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. , Will be output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

Further, a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage unit to the player as prize balls is connected to the payout control board 310. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control the player to pay out a predetermined prize ball. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316s, and it is possible to grasp whether or not the prize balls to be paid out have been paid out to the player.

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

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

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

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

Specifically, the sub-control board 330 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as a design and a background displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown), and the effect display unit 200a Control the image display.

Further, the sub-control board 330 controls the sound output to output the sound from the sound output device 206, moves the effect accessory device 202, and controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 204. Further, when the operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed, a predetermined effect is executed.

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

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

As described above, in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and a low-probability game state is defined as a game state when both of these games are performed. Alternatively, the game can be played in any of the gaming states in which one of the high-probability gaming states and the non-short-time gaming state, the first time-saving game state, or the second time-saving gaming state are combined. proceed.

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

Further, in the non-time saving game state, the first non-electric accessory 121b and the second non-electric accessory 122b are unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball enters the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. It is a difficult game state. The first time-saving game state is a game state in which the first non-electric accessory 121b is more likely to be opened than in the non-time-saving game state, and the game ball is more likely to enter the first starting port 121. The second time-saving game state is a game state in which the second non-electric accessory 122b is more likely to be opened and the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 122 than in the non-time-saving game state. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in the present embodiment.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to launch the game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120, 121 or the second start port 122, the player A lottery (hereinafter referred to as "major role lottery") is held to determine whether or not to give a game profit to the player. In this big role lottery, if a big hit is won, the big winning opening 128 is opened and a big winning game is executed so that the game ball can enter the big winning opening 128, and after the big winning game is finished. The gaming state is set to any of the above gaming states. The major role lottery method will be described below.

As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120, 121 or the second starting port 122, various random numbers related to the big winning combination lottery (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number). , Reach mode determination random number, fluctuation pattern random number) are acquired, and each of these random number values is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area when the game ball enters the first start ports 120 and 121 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. Various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area as a sphere are collectively called special 2 hold.

The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure reserved storage area and the second special figure reserved storage area each have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first start ports 120 and 121, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122. , Special 2 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special figure hold storage area.

For example, when a game ball enters the first starting ports 120 and 121, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area, the first storage Store special 1 hold in the department. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting ports 120 and 121 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage. Remember in the department. Further, even when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 2nd special figure hold storage area in the same manner as described above. Special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

However, the number of special 1 hold (X1) and the number of special 2 hold (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the second special figure hold storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting ports 120 and 121, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special figure holding storage area, the first starting port 120 , The special 1 hold is not newly stored by the entry of the game ball into 121. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, if four special 2 holdings are already stored in the second special figure holding storage area, the game to the second starting port 122 is played. No new special 2 hold is memorized by entering the ball.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120, 121 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, the big hit determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when the big hit is determined, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A big role lottery will be held.

When starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold in the low probability game state, as shown in FIG. 10A, the low probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10205, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 319.7.

Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big winning combination lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 10B, the high-probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this high-accuracy jackpot-determined random number determination table, if the jackpot-determined random number is 10001 to 12050, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is another jackpot-determined random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 31.97. As described above, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times higher than in the low-probability gaming state. The jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10205) that are "big hits" in the low-probability gaming state are also "big hits" in the high-probability gaming state.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120, 121 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned big role lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, the symbol random number determination table for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 11 (a), and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. As shown in FIG. 11B, a symbol random number determination table for special 2 is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the hit symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot judgment result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss judgment result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 11 (a) and the special 2 hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 11 (b), the figures are shown according to the acquired values of the winning symbol random numbers. As you can see, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, if the result of the big role lottery is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by holding special 1, special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing lottery, and the lottery result is special 2. When it is derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as the lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred only when the big winning lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the big winning lottery result is "missing".

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the hold type, the number of holds, and the fluctuation state set in association with the game state. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120, 121 or the second starting port 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10066. As described above, when the major winning combination lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variable effect pattern for notifying the major winning combination lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the result of the large winning combination lottery is "missing", the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern.

For example, when the game state is set to the non-time saving game state and the fluctuation state is normally set to 1 fluctuation state, when the big role lottery result of "loss" is derived based on the special 1 hold, If the number of special 1 holdings (hereinafter, simply referred to as “holding number”) when performing a large winning combination lottery is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 12A. Similarly, if the number of holdings is 1 or 2, as shown in FIG. 12B, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected, and if the number of holdings is 3, the number of holdings is shown in FIG. 12C. As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In FIG. 12, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the table for determining the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation state in addition to the set gaming state. That is, the variable state is a concept in which the table to be referred to to determine the variable effect pattern is defined, and is set separately from the game state.

If the result of the big role lottery is "big hit", the group type is not decided when the variable effect pattern is decided. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred only when the big win lottery result is "miss", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big hit".

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the big role lottery result is "miss", and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss, and the big hit selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit". It is roughly divided into the time reach mode determination random number judgment table. The reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot is provided for each game state and symbol type. Further, each reach mode determination random number determination table may be provided for each hold type. Here, an example of a lost reach mode determination random number determination table for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type is shown in FIG. 13A, and an example of a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table is shown in FIG. 13 (a). Shown in b).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120, 121 or the second starting port 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. Then, when the result of the above-mentioned major role lottery is "missing", as shown in FIG. 13A, a random number for determining the reach mode at the time of losing corresponding to the group type determined by the above-mentioned group type lottery. The determination table is selected, and the variable mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of loss. If the result of the above-mentioned big win lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the big hit reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read game state and the type of symbol Is selected, and the variable mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with the variation pattern random number determination table described later together with the variation mode number, and at the same time when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern The random number judgment table is determined. In FIG. 13, the table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach mode determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal numbers. In the following, "H" is added when indicating a hexadecimal number, but XXH in FIGS. 13 to 15 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number.

As described above, when the result of the large winning combination lottery is "missing", first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number shown in FIG. 13 according to the determined group type and the game state.

On the other hand, when the big win lottery result is "big hit", the big hit reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 13 is determined according to the determined big hit symbol (type of special symbol), the game state at the time of big hit winning, and the like. And the reach mode determination random number, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, the variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120, 121 or the second starting port 122, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined as shown in the figure based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined at the same time as the variation mode number and the acquired variation pattern random number.

When the big winning combination lottery is performed in this way, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number are determined according to the big winning combination lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. These variation mode numbers and variation pattern numbers specify the variation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the variation effect are associated with each of them.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 15 (a). According to this variation time 1 determination table, the variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined as described above, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b). According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, the fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery, that is, the fluctuation time.

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

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory operating ram set table. This special electric accessory actuated ram set table stores various data for controlling the major role game, and during the major role game, the special electric accessory actuated ram set table is referred to to win a large prize. The solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. In reality, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the jackpot game according to the determined type of jackpot symbol. Here, for convenience of explanation, control data of all jackpot symbols is shown in one table.

When the special symbols A to E, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. 16, the jackpot game is executed with reference to the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The big role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric accessory operating ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started) and the maximum number of special electric accessory operating times (round game executed during one large role game). (Number of times), the number of times the special electric accessory opening / closing is switched (the number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened in one round), the solenoid energizing time (the energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each opening of the large winning opening 128) Opening time of the large winning opening 128 of each round), specified number (maximum number of winnings to the large winning opening 128 in one round game), effective closing time of the large winning opening 128 (closing time of the large winning opening 128 between round games) That is, the interval time) and the ending time (the waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game (variation display of the special symbol described later)) are used as control data for the major game. , Each type of jackpot symbol is stored in advance as shown in the figure.

In the present embodiment, when the special symbol A, which is the jackpot symbol, is determined, the big role game composed of two round games is executed. In the big role game in which the special symbol A is determined and executed, the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 128 in one round game is set to 0.05 seconds. Therefore, in the large role game in which the special symbol A is determined and executed, the game ball rarely enters the large winning opening 128 during each round game.

On the other hand, when the special symbols B and C which are the jackpot symbols are determined, the big role game composed of five round games is executed, and when the special symbol D which is the jackpot symbol is determined, 15 When a big role game composed of round games is executed and a special symbol E which is a big hit symbol is determined, a big role game composed of seven round games is executed. In the big role game in which these special symbols B to E are determined and executed, the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 128 in each round game is set to 29.0 seconds. Then, in each round game, a specified number (9) of game balls enter the large winning opening 128 after the large winning opening 128 is opened, or the maximum opening is made after the large winning opening 128 is opened. When time passes, the round game ends. Therefore, in the large role game in which the special symbols B to E are determined and executed, it is possible to reliably insert a predetermined number of game balls into the large winning opening 128 in each round game.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of a major role game. As shown in FIG. 17, when the special symbols C and E are determined, the low probability game state is set after the end of the major role game, and when the special symbols A, B and D are determined, the major role game is set. After the end, the high-probability gaming state is set, and the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 10,000 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the result of the big win lottery is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above-mentioned high-probability number of times indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations, the game state is set again. It will be done. Therefore, when the high-probability game state is set after the end of the big role game, if the lottery result of the loss is derived 10,000 times without deriving the lottery result of the big hit in the high-probability game state, the low-probability game is played. The game state will be changed to the state.

Further, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the first time saving game state after the end of the big role game, and when the special symbols B to E are decided, the second time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game. Is set to. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the first time-saving game state after the end of the major role game, and at this time, the number of times the time-saving game state is continued (hereinafter referred to as "time-saving number of times"). Is set to 10,000 times. This means that the first time-saving game state continues until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time reductions indicates the maximum number of continuations in the first time-saving game state of 1, and if a jackpot is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the game state is set again. It will be done. Therefore, when the first time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, if the lottery result of the big hit is not derived in the first time-saving game state and the lottery result of the loss is derived 10,000 times, it is not possible. The game state will be changed to the time-saving game state.

Further, when the special symbols B and D are determined, the second time reduction game state is set after the end of the major role game, the time reduction number is set to 10,000 times, and the special symbols C and E are determined. Is set to the second time saving game state after the end of the big role game, and the number of time saving is set to 100 times.

Here, it was decided to set the game state and the number of time reductions after the end of the big role game according to the type of the big hit symbol, but depending on both the type of the big hit symbol and the game state at the time of winning the big hit, The game state and the number of time reductions may be set.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a determination process of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery") is performed in which whether or not the normal electric accessory 160 is energized and controlled is associated. ..

As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four of these random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the winning decision random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit decision random number is stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the hit decision random number is stored based on the passage of the game ball. There is no such thing. In the following, the hit determination random number that the game ball passes through the gate 124 and is stored in the normal figure hold storage area is referred to as a normal figure hold.

When starting the normal drawing lottery in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 18A, the hit determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to. According to this non-time saving game state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost symbol is determined as the type of normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the normal electric accessory 160 is controlled to be in the open state (the state in which the game ball can enter the rear passage 142e), and the lost symbol is determined. In this case, the normally electric accessory 160 is maintained in a closed state (a state in which the game ball cannot enter the rear passage 142e).

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 18B, the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, it is normal. A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time-saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 19 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, FIG. 19 (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table, and FIG. 19 (c) is a distribution movable piece control. It is a figure explaining the pattern table. As described above, when the general drawing lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and the gaming state becomes the first time saving gaming state and the second time saving gaming state. If set, the fluctuation time is determined to be 1 second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 178 is displayed in a variable manner (blinking display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 178 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 178 is turned off.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery and the ordinary symbol display 178 is turned on, the ordinary electric accessory 160 refers to the open / close control pattern table as shown in FIG. 19 (b). Is energized and controlled. Actually, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each game state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 160c according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 19B, the opening / closing control of the ordinary electric accessory 160 is controlled with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table. According to this open / close control pattern table, the time before the opening of the solenoid (the waiting time until the opening of the solenoid motor 160 is started, that is, the waiting time until the opening of the rear passage 142e is started), the solenoid Maximum number of times the accessory is opened and closed (number of times the normal electric accessory 160 is opened), solenoid energization time (the energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c for each number of times the ordinary electric accessory 160 is opened, that is, one ordinary electric accessory 160 opening time), specified number (maximum number of winning prizes during full opening of ordinary electric accessory 160), effective time for closing the solenoid (closing time between each opening of ordinary electric accessory 160, that is, pause time), Solenoid effective state time (standby time from the last opening end of the solenoid electric accessory 160), solenoid end wait time (after the solenoid effective state time elapses, until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed. The standby time) is stored in advance as control data of the normal electric accessory 160 for each gaming state as shown in the figure.

As described above, the opening / closing control conditions for opening / closing the normal electric accessory 160 are associated with the non-time-saving game state, the first time-saving game state, and the second time-saving game state as game progress conditions, respectively. In the first time-saving game state and the second time-saving game state, the game ball is more likely to enter the back passage 142e than in the non-time-saving game state. That is, in the first time-saving game state and the second time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, a lottery is drawn one after another, and the back passage 142e is frequently opened, and the first start is started. The game ball enters the mouth 121 and the second starting port 122 more easily than in the non-time saving game state.

Further, when the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 19C, the movement control of the distribution movable piece 144 is performed with reference to the distribution movable piece control pattern table. According to this distribution movable piece control pattern table, the time before movement (waiting time until the movement of the distribution movable piece 144 is started) and the maximum number of movements of the distribution movable piece (the number of movements of the distribution movable piece 144). , The solenoid energizing time (moving time of the sorting movable piece 144) is stored in advance as control data of the sorting movable piece 144 regardless of the gaming state as shown in the figure.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an opening mode of the ordinary electric accessory 160 and an opening / closing mode of the distribution movable piece 144. As shown in FIG. 20 (a), in the first time-saving game state, when the winning symbol of the distribution movable piece 144 is determined by the normal symbol lottery and the normal symbol display 178 is lit, 1. After the time before the movement of 0 seconds has elapsed, the movement is controlled for 2.0 seconds. While the distribution movable piece 144 is movement-controlled, the second rear taxiway 142g is opened. Further, in the ordinary electric accessory 160, the winning symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery, and when the ordinary symbol display 178 is lit, 1.0 second after the time before opening of 3.0 seconds has elapsed. The game ball can enter the rear passage 142e. During this time, even if the game ball enters the back passage 142e, it takes a predetermined time for the game ball to reach the distribution movable piece 144. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the back passage 142e reaches the distribution movable piece 144, the second back taxiway 142g is always closed, and as a result, the game ball that has entered the back passage 142e is the first. You will be guided to the rear taxiway 142f. As described above, the game ball that has entered the first rear taxiway 142f opens the movable piece 150 of the first non-electric accessory 121b. Therefore, in the first time-saving game state, the game ball enters the first start port 121. Will enter the ball.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20B, in the second time-saving game state, when the winning symbol of the ordinary electric accessory 160 is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery and the ordinary symbol display 178 is turned on, the normal symbol display 178 is turned on. After the elapse of 1.0 seconds before opening, it is released for 1.0 seconds. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the back passage 142e during this period can pass through the second back guideway 142g. As described above, the game ball that has entered the second back taxiway 142g opens the movable piece 150 of the second non-electric accessory 122b. Therefore, in the second short-time game state, the game ball enters the second starting port 122. Will enter the ball.

Therefore, the opening / closing conditions of the movable piece 150 of the first non-electric accessory 121b and the second non-electric accessory 122b are as follows: a hit determination random number determination table (FIG. 18), a normal symbol variation time data table (FIG. 19 (a)), and the like. The opening / closing control pattern table (FIG. 19 (b)) and the sorting movable piece control pattern table (FIG. 19 (c)) define each game state. That is, the opening / closing conditions of the movable piece 150 of the first non-electric accessory 121b and the second non-electric accessory 122b are the winning probability of the winning symbol, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening / closing control pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 160, and the distribution. It is determined by the control pattern of the movable piece 144.

Then, in the first time-saving game state, the winning probability of the winning symbol is higher and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving game state, so that the movable piece 150 of the first non-electric accessory 121b is released. It can be said that the opening / closing conditions are more advantageous than the non-time saving game state because it becomes easy. Further, in the second time-saving game state, the movable piece 150 of the second non-electric accessory 122b is opened, although the winning probability of the winning symbol and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are the same as in the first time-saving game state. Because it becomes easier, there is a high probability that the number of prize balls obtained by winning a big hit by the big role lottery will increase compared to the case where the movable piece 150 of the first non-electric accessory 121b is opened (the expected value of the prize balls obtained is high). Since it is easy to set the gaming state after the big role game to the most advantageous gaming state (high probability gaming state and second time saving gaming state), it can be said that the opening / closing condition is more advantageous than the first time saving gaming state. ..

As described above, in the game machine 100, even if the game ball enters the gate 124 in the initial state (low-probability game state and non-time-saving game state), it is rarely won by a lottery of ordinary symbols. , The player fires a game ball toward the first game area 116a. Then, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 provided in the first game area 116a and wins a big hit by a big winning combination lottery, one of the special symbols A to C is determined. Here, when the special symbol A is determined, in the big role game, the big winning opening 128 is opened only for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, so that the prize ball is rarely obtained, but the game state after the big role game is changed. It is set to the high-probability gaming state and the first time-shortening gaming state.

In the first short game state, when the game ball enters the gate 124 and the lottery of the normal symbol is performed, the player wins most of the hits, so the player fires the game ball toward the second game area 116b. Will let you. Then, when the lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the game ball guided to the back passage 142e is guided to the first back taxiway 142f by the distribution movable piece 144, so that the first starting port 121 is opened. .. Therefore, in the first time-saving game state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first starting port 121 and perform a large role lottery while reducing the consumption of the game ball, which is advantageous as compared with the non-time-saving game state. It can be said that it is in a gaming state.

Then, in the first time-saving game state, when the big hit is won by the big role lottery and the special symbol B is determined, the game state after the big role game is set to the high probability game state and the second time-saving game state.

In the second short game state, when the lottery of the normal symbol is won, the game ball guided to the back passage 142e is guided to the second back taxiway 142g by the distribution movable piece 144, so that the second start The mouth 122 is opened. Therefore, in the second time-saving game state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 122 and perform a large winning combination lottery while reducing the consumption of the game ball. Further, when a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 122, if a big hit is won by a big winning combination lottery, either a special symbol D or E is determined. When the special symbol D is determined, 15 round games are performed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game is set to the high probability game state and the second time saving game state, so that other specials The prize balls obtained are the most and the most advantageous gaming state is set as compared with the case where the symbols A to C and E are determined. Therefore, it can be said that the second time-saving gaming state is an advantageous gaming state as compared with the first time-saving gaming state.

Here, in the non-time-saving game state and the first time-saving game state, except for the special symbol A, the special symbols B and C are determined with a probability of 1/2 (both are 35%), so that a big hit to obtain a prize ball. If you win, the probability of being set to the most advantageous gaming state (high probability gaming state and second time saving gaming state) is 1/2. On the other hand, in the second short game state, the special symbol D is determined at 65%, so if the jackpot to obtain the prize ball is won, the probability of being set to the high probability game state is 65%, which is non- It has a game property in which the probability of being set to the most advantageous gaming state (high probability gaming state and second time saving gaming state) is higher than that of the time saving gaming state and the first time saving gaming state.

Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 as the game progresses in the game machine 100 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S100-7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a includes a special symbol type designation command at power-on indicating the special symbol type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating the special 1 hold number (X1), and a special 2 hold designation command indicating the special 2 hold number (X2). Power-on subcommands for sending commands necessary for producing the initial state at power-on, such as the special symbol winning order command that indicates the stored special 1 hold and special 2 hold winning order, to the sub-control board 330. Executes set processing (commands are stored in the send buffer).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Evacuation processing when the power of the main control board 300 is turned off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) when the power is turned off in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power supply disconnection detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, it interrupts during the interrupt permission period of the CPU initialization process (between the processes of steps S100-41 and S100-33). Executes save processing when the power is turned off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-23. ..

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing on the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the present embodiment, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

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

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and outputs the first special symbol display 170, the second special symbol display 172, the first special symbol hold indicator 174, and the second special symbol hold. A dynamic port output process for lighting control of the display 176, the normal symbol display 178, the normal symbol hold display 180, and the right-handed notification display 182 is executed.

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

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

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

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is added and updated by 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, at that time. Update the initial value for the winning symbol random number Update the random number from the value of the random number.

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

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes a switch management process for determining whether or not a signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 120s, the first start port detection switch 121s, the second start port detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

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

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

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

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the first starting opening detection switch 121s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the large winning opening detection switch 128s, and the corresponding prize ball. The winning opening switch process for adding a control counter or the like is executed.

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

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

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a includes a first special symbol display 170, a second special symbol display 172, a first special symbol hold indicator 174, a second special symbol hold indicator 176, a normal symbol display 178, and a normal symbol hold indicator 180. , The LED display setting process for setting common data for lighting control of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 182 in the common output buffer is executed.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c and the grand prize opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image synthesis process for storing in the output port buffer.

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

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

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

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) on the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S500-3)
When the main CPU 300a detects that the first start port detection switch is on, that is, the game ball enters the first start port 120 and the detection signal is transmitted from the first start port detection switch 120s or the first start port detection switch 121s. Is input. As a result, if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S520, and if it is determined that the first start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-5. To move.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes the first starting port passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting ports 120 and 121. The details of the process of passing through the first starting port will be described later.

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

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is the time when the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, that is, whether the game ball enters the large winning opening 128 and the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is detected, the process is moved to step S500-9, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated. To do.

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal figure hold designation command indicating the number of normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passing process.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a first starting port passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a second starting port passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

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

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". In addition, "04H" of the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is in progress. In this ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process, since the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c is energized and the rear passage 142e is controlled to be in the open state, the second starting port 122 can be appropriately opened here. It will be determined whether it is in a state. As a result, if it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start port passing process is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9 Move the process to.

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

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) on the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage process (step S530) described above.

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

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

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

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

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state (normal game management phase <04H), which will be described later. As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state, the process is moved to step S535-27, and if it is determined that the state is not less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening open control state, the special case is concerned. The symbol random number acquisition process is terminated.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal prize, and if it determines that there is an abnormal prize, executes a start port abnormal prize error process that performs a predetermined process, and performs the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). ) Is finished.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating the acquisition-time effect determination process (step S536) on the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a selects a jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state. Specifically, if the current gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10A) is selected, and if the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state. , Select the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10B). Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, a special symbol hit provisional determination process for provisionally determining either a jackpot or a loss is performed.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol provisional determination process for provisionally determining the special symbol. Here, if the result of the provisional determination in step S536-1 (the result derived by the provisional determination process for special symbol hit) is a big hit, the hit symbol random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. , Load the hold type, select the corresponding hit symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 11), extract the special symbol determination data, and save the extracted special symbol determination data (big hit symbol type). If the result of the provisional determination in step S536-1 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for loss (type of lost symbol) corresponding to the hold type is saved.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead symbol type designation command (look-ahead designation command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result derived by the special symbol hit provisional determination process in step S536-1 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S536-9, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process is transferred to step S536-11.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a random number determination table for determining the reach mode at the time of a jackpot (see FIG. 13B), and shifts the process to step S536-19.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-11 is a fixed value. Here, the group type is determined with reference to the reach group determination random number determination table, and this reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the stored number of reservations. At this time, the reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10066, and if the value of the reach group determination random number is a predetermined fixed value, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of reservations. , If the value of the reach group determination random number is other than the fixed value, a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of holds. In the following, among the reach group determination random numbers, values other than the fixed values in which different reach group determination random number determination tables are selected according to the number of holdings are referred to as indefinite values. As for the fixed value, the value of the reach group determination random number is different between the case of the time-saving game state and the case of the non-time-saving game state. If it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-11 is a fixed value in the current gaming state, the process is transferred to step S536-15, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-11 is performed. However, if it is determined that the value is not a fixed value (indefinite value) in the current gaming state, the process is shifted to step S536-27.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 12) based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter and the hold type. A plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of holdings, but here, the table used when the number of holdings is 0 is selected. Then, the reach group (group type) is tentatively determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a random number determination table for determining the reach mode at the time of loss (see FIG. 13A) corresponding to the group type provisionally determined in step S536-15.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a has a variable mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-9 or step S536-17 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Is tentatively decided. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is tentatively determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead designation variable mode command (look-ahead designation command) corresponding to the variable mode number tentatively determined in step S536-19 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table tentatively determined in step S536-19 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead designation variation pattern command (look-ahead designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-23 in the transmission buffer, and ends the acquisition-time effect determination process.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a is an indefinite value command (look-ahead) indicating that the group type, that is, the variation effect pattern changes according to the number of holds when the hold is read, for the hold newly stored in the target storage unit. The specified variation mode command and the look-ahead specified variation pattern command = 7FH) are set in the transmission buffer. As a result, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, which are determined when the newly stored hold is read, are derived at the time of storing the hold.

As described above, according to the above-mentioned acquisition-time effect determination process, when the stored hold is a hold that wins a jackpot, and the stored hold is a hold that is lost, and the reach group is determined. When the random number is a fixed value, the look-ahead designation variation mode command and the look-ahead designation variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as the look-ahead designation command. On the other hand, if the stored hold is a hold that is lost and the reach group determination random number is an indefinite value, an indefinite value command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as a look-ahead designation command.

FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120, 121 or the second starting port 122 and the passage of the game ball through the gate 124 are triggered. Ordinary games proceed in parallel at the same time. The processing related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each processing related to the special game by the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 30, a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", the module is called. When the module for executing "special symbol change processing" is called and the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and special. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "pre-processing for opening the large winning opening" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", the "opening the large winning opening" is called. When the module for executing "control processing" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", the module for executing "large winning opening closing effective processing" is called and the special game management phase is set. If it is "06H", the module for executing the "large winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 to start the process.

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

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol change waiting process on the main control board 300. This special symbol change waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

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

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

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

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure reservation storage area, or in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure reservation storage area. The stored special 1 hold is block-transferred to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, in step S610-1, when it is determined that the number of balls reserved for special symbol 2 is "1" or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reserved storage area are stored. The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. Further, in step S610-3, when it is determined that the number of balls reserved for special symbol 1 is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reserved storage area. The special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball count counter corresponding to the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit is subtracted by "1", and special 1 hold or special 2 hold. Sets the hold decrement command in the send buffer to indicate that "1" has been subtracted.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number. A judgment table is selected, a large winning combination lottery is performed, and a special symbol hit judgment process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining the special symbol. Here, when the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. The special symbol judgment data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol judgment data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the major winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is lost, the special symbol determination data (type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data in this way, the symbol type specification command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 170 and the second special symbol display 172 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

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

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

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11. Check the type of jackpot symbol. Then, with reference to the game state setting table, the game state and the high probability number set after the end of the big role game are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cut reserve counter. Further, here, the game state set at the time of winning the jackpot is stored.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display 170 or the second special symbol display 172 in order to start the variable display of the special symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 170 and the second special symbol display 172, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided separately with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 170 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 172. Here, the counter value is set in the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 hold ball count counter and the special symbol 2 hold ball count counter, and sets the special symbol hold designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter. Set the special figure 2 hold designation command. Further, here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is exhausted, the number of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, and the winning order of each of these holds are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

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

FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process on the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S611-3, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process is transferred to step S611-5.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current fluctuation state, jackpot symbol type, and hold type.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball count counter when the hold type of the read hold is the special 2 hold, and when the hold type of the read hold is the special 1 hold, the main CPU 300a confirms the counter value. Special symbol 1 Check the counter value of the reserved ball count counter.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current fluctuation state, the number of holds confirmed in step S611-5, and the hold type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a random number determination table for determining the reach mode at the time of loss corresponding to the group type determined in step S611-7.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a has a variable mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S611-3 or step S611-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode number determined in step S611-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the processing during special symbol change in the main control board 300. This special symbol change processing is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

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

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9.

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

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 170 and the second special symbol display 172. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the process is concerned. Ends processing during special symbol change.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, each segment constituting the 7-segment is turned on in sequence at predetermined time intervals.

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

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 170 or the second special symbol display 172.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 170 or the second special symbol display 172.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol change stop time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the processing during the special symbol change.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

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

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

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

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the count-cutting management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded, and it is confirmed whether the current game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state. Then, when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-probability number-cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the high-probability number-cutting counter, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low-probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high-probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability gaming state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

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

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes the variable state update process. Here, it is determined whether the fluctuation state is currently a special fluctuation state. Then, when it is determined that the special fluctuation state is reached, the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is checked, and it is determined whether or not to switch from the special fluctuation state to the normal fluctuation state. As a result, when it is determined to switch to the normal variable state, that is, when it is determined that the variation display of the last special symbol in the special variable state is completed, the variable state identification flag is updated to the flag for the normal variable state. ..

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for confirming the game state when the special symbol is confirmed, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is confirmed.

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

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

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

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-17, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter. .. It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the large role game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation count counter, and by adding the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter to "1" at the start of each round game, the current counter value is added. The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, the process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

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

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

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

FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the large winning opening on the main control board 300. This large winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

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

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

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening 128 to transmit the opening start of the large winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to the sub-control board 330.

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

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

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process on the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number (the number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened / closed during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is moved to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric accessory operation ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter, the solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the large winning opening solenoid 128c, and the solenoid control data. The timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, or energizes the large winning opening solenoid 128c to stop energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c. Execute control processing. By executing the large winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 128 once.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the large winning opening closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c and closing the large winning opening 128. As a result, the large winning opening 128 is closed.

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

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

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a command for designating the closing of the winning opening to indicate that the winning opening 128 has been closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This special game management phase is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

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

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

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

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined large winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the large winning opening closing valid process. As a result, the next round game will be started.

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

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

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

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. Here, the state data is saved by loading the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high-accuracy number-cutting preliminary counter saved in step S610-17. Further, here, predetermined state data is saved in the normal symbol time saving state flag and the time saving number cut counter according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol). Further, here, the fluctuation state after the end of the big role game is set based on the big hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big role game and the game state before the execution of the big role game (the game state at the time of winning the big role). Further, when the fluctuation state is set to the special fluctuation state, the information on how the special fluctuation state is switched is simultaneously stored, and thereafter, based on the information stored here, the fluctuation state is changed. The switching process will be performed.

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

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

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

FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating a normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, such a normal game is executed. Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 41, a plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling normal games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. .. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", the module is called. When the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and normal. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal". When the module for executing the "electric accessory winning opening opening control process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a normal game management process (step S700) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol change waiting process on the main control board 300. This normal symbol change waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol hold ball number counter, and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the normal symbol hold is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol change waiting process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not "0", the process is moved to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the normal figure hold (hit-determined random number) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the normal figure hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the normal drawing hold stored in the 1st storage unit is transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol hold ball counter is subtracted by "1", and a normal symbol hold reduction specification command indicating that the normal symbol hold is subtracted by "1" is transmitted. Set in the buffer.

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

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display 178 is composed of one LED lamp, and the normal symbol display 178 is turned on in the case of a hit, and the normal symbol display 178 is turned off in the case of a loss. .. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol display 178 is finally turned on. For example, if a winner is won, the normal symbol stop symbol number is "0". Is determined, and in the case of loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

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

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

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

(Step S710-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in the normal symbol display 178 in order to start a variable display of the normal symbol. When, for example, "0" is set as the counter value in the normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 178 is lit and controlled, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal symbol display is performed. The device 178 is turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

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

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

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

FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating a process during normal symbol variation in the main control board 300. This normal symbol change processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

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

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that measures the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display 178. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0", the process is concerned. Ends processing during normal symbol change.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 178 is turned off, it is updated to a counter value indicating lighting, and the counter value indicating lighting of the normal symbol display 178 is updated. If it is, the counter value indicating that the light is turned off is updated, and the processing during the change of the normal symbol is terminated. As a result, the normal symbol display 178 repeatedly turns on and off (blinks) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the normal symbol display 178 is finally controlled to be turned on or off, and the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified.

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

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

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

FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the distribution movable piece control pattern table and sets the solenoid control data of the distribution movable piece solenoid 144c. As a result, the distribution movable piece 144 is moved and controlled.

(Step S730-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H" and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating the preprocessing for opening the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is transferred to step S741.

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

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

FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating a process of switching the opening / closing of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory on the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of times the ordinary electric accessory 160 is opened / closed during one opening / closing control). .. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the opening / closing switching process of the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the open / close control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory open / close switching count counter, the main CPU 300a has solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c. Stop control data) and timer data which is the energization time (solar energization time) or energization stop time (normal power closing effective time = pause time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, or stops energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c. The object solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing this ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

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

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c is performed in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is moved to step S741-11, and when it is determined that the energization start state is not in the energization start state, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

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

FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "04H".

(Step S750-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S741-7 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the process is shifted to step S750-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", step S750 Move the process to -3.

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

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

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a has not reached the specified number of counter values of the ordinary electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9, that is, the second starting port 122 is being controlled to open and close once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls have been entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric accessory closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 160c and closing the second starting port 122. As a result, the second starting port 122 is closed.

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

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

FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an ordinary electric accessory winning opening closing effective process on the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is transferred to step S760-3.

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

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

FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is executed when the normal game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is moved to step S770-3.

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

As described above, the special game and the normal game proceed by executing various processes on the main control board 300, and during the progress of such a game, a command transmitted from the main control board 300 Based on the above, the sub-control board 330 is controlled to execute various effects. In the following, a variable effect for notifying the lottery result of the big role lottery will be described.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes for classifying the mode of the variation effect are provided. In the sub-control board 330, one of the plurality of effect modes is set according to the game state or the like set in the main control board 300, and the sub-control board 330 corresponds to the set effect mode. The mode of the variable effect to be performed is determined. Specifically, a large number of background images displayed on the effect display unit 200a, display patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, and the like are provided for each effect mode. Then, when determining the mode of the variable effect, the set effect mode is referred to, and from the background image and the display patterns of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c corresponding to the effect mode being set, the effect mode is selected. One of the display patterns is determined. Therefore, different images are displayed on the effect display unit 200a according to the game state set on the main control board 300, and the player can use the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a to display the current game. It is possible to grasp the state, for example, whether it is a non-time saving game state, a first time saving game state, or a second time saving game state. Here, the effect when the predetermined game state and the effect mode are set will be described.

FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating an example of a background image for each effect mode. As shown in FIG. 51 (a), when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the effect mode is set to the normal mode, and the background image of the "city" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The above-mentioned effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed in a variable manner on the background image. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), when the gaming state is set to the first time saving game state, the effect mode is set to the first time saving mode, and the effect display unit 200a shows the "sea". The background image is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), when the gaming state is set to the second time saving game state, the effect mode is set to the second time saving mode, and the background of the "mountain" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The image is displayed. With such a background image, it is possible for the player to grasp which is the current production mode.

(Example of production)
FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a variation pattern without reach. As described above, when the major winning combination lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the variation effect for notifying the result of the major winning combination lottery is executed during the variation display of the special symbol, that is, over the variation time of the special symbol. In this variable effect, the background image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed in a variable manner (scroll display) by superimposing the background image on the background image. Then, the result of the big winning combination lottery is notified to the player by the combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c which are finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a. During the variable effect, the sound is output from the sound output device 206 along with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, the effect lighting device 204 is lit, and the effect accessory device 202 is movable. Be controlled.

The variation effect of the present embodiment is roughly classified into a reach-less variation pattern and a reach variation pattern. In the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are superimposed on the background image to display the variation. For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the result of the large winning combination lottery was lost. In this state, when a new variable display of the special symbol is performed, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variablely displayed as shown in FIG. 52 (b) with the start of the variable display of the special symbol. Start (scroll display). The downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are scrolled in the vertical direction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), the effect symbol 210a is first stopped and displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 52 (d), the effect symbol 210c is stopped and displayed with a symbol (aspect) different from that of the effect symbol 210a. Will be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (e), at substantially the same timing as when the variable display of the special symbol is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 170 or the second special symbol display 172. , The effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified of the big winning combination lottery result by the combination of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c which are stopped and displayed at this time.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won, all three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect), and then the big role game is executed. On the other hand, if the result of the large winning combination lottery is lost, all three production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c will not be stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect). However, as will be described in detail later, when a big hit is won and a special symbol A is determined, all three production symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and are dedicated. The display of the effect symbol 210b will be stopped.

FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of the reach variation pattern. Similar to the variation effect of the reach-less variation pattern, the variation effect of the reach variation pattern starts the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started in FIG. 53 (a). As shown, the effect symbol 210a is first stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the effect symbol 210c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 210a.

In this way, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the "reach mode" in which the effect symbols 210a and 210c are the same symbol (aspect) in the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the effect display unit 200a "Reach" is displayed by superimposing on the effect symbols 210a and 210c. After that, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), a post-reach advance notice effect such as a bubble being displayed on the effect display unit 200a is executed while the effect symbol 210b continues the variable display. The post-reach advance notice effect is an effect performed from the time when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are in the reach mode on the effect display unit 200a until the reach development effect is executed, and a plurality of execution patterns are provided. Has been done. However, such a post-reach advance notice effect is not always executed, and the reach development effect may be executed without the post-reach advance notice effect being executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 53 (e), a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and finally, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the big role lottery will be notified to the player.

FIG. 54 is a diagram for explaining the variation effect determination table, FIG. 54 (a) shows the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 54 (b) shows the second half variation effect determination table. As described above, when the major winning combination lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the result of the major combination lottery, and each determined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. .. When the sub-control board 330 receives the variation mode command, it acquires an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, and also refers to the first half variation effect determination table to obtain the acquired effect random number and the received variation mode command. Based on the above, the execution pattern of the variation effect in the first half is determined. Further, when the variation pattern command is received, 1 effect random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the latter half variation effect determination table is referred to, based on the acquired effect random number and the received variation pattern command. Determine the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect in the latter half. In FIG. 54, only a part of the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table is extracted and shown.

As shown in FIG. 54, according to the first half variation effect determination table, the selection ratio for the execution pattern of the first half variation effect is set for each variation mode number (variation mode command), and the latter half variation effect determination table is used. For example, for each variation pattern number (variation pattern command), a selection ratio for the execution pattern of the variation effect in the latter half is set. Then, by executing the determined execution patterns of the first half and the second half of the variation effect in combination, one variation effect is executed.

As for the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern, "none" indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed is determined as the execution mode of the first half, and "normal loss 1" corresponding to the variation pattern without reach is determined as the execution mode of the second half. , "Normal loss 2", "Special loss 1", "Special loss 2" is executed when it is determined. For example, upon receiving the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number of "01H" indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed, the sub-control board 330 always determines "none" as the execution mode of the first half. Further, at this time, as the fluctuation pattern command that can be received at the same time, only one of "normal loss 1", "normal loss 2", "special loss 1", and "special loss 2" is determined in the latter half. The selection ratio is set in the variable effect determination table. Therefore, "None" is determined as the execution mode of the first half, and "Normal loss 1", "Normal loss 2", "Special loss 1", and "Special loss 2" are determined as the execution mode of the second half. The execution pattern of the effect is determined by the above-mentioned non-reach variation pattern.

On the other hand, as the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, other than "None" was determined as the execution mode of the first half, and one of the reach development effects (indicated by developments 1 to 5 in the figure) was determined as the execution mode of the second half. If executed. In other words, when the effect display unit 200a executes the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number other than the variation mode number = 01H is always received, and the development 1 It means that the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number in which any of ~ 5 is determined is received.

Here, in FIG. 54 (a), in the "normal reach 1", "normal reach 2", etc. in the first half execution mode, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are the reach modes among the variation effects of the normal reach variation pattern, respectively. More specifically, the background image and the variable display pattern of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the reach development effect is started are shown. These image patterns are pre-designed to match the time of the variation display of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number. For example, when "normal reach 1" is determined, FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (a). The image shown in (d) (excluding the notice effect after reach) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

According to the latter half variation effect determination table shown in FIG. 54, the execution pattern of the reach development effect is determined. By setting the selection ratio of the execution pattern of each reach development effect at the time of a big hit and a loss, the reach The reliability will be set for each content of the development production.

As described above, when the sub-control board 330 receives the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, the execution pattern of the variation effect is determined with reference to the variation effect determination table.

By the way, as described above, in the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, even if the game ball enters the gate 124, a lottery of ordinary symbols is performed, and it is rarely won by this lottery. Therefore, the player fires the game ball toward the first game area 116a. Then, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 provided in the first game area 116a and wins a big hit by a big winning combination lottery, one of the special symbols A to C is determined. Here, when the special symbol A is determined, in the big role game, the big winning opening 128 is opened only for 0.1 seconds at the maximum, so that the prize ball is rarely obtained, but the game state after the big role game is changed. It is set to the high-probability gaming state and the first time-shortening gaming state.

In the first short game state, when the game ball enters the gate 124 and the lottery of the normal symbol is performed, the player wins most of the hits, so the player fires the game ball toward the second game area 116b. Will let you. Then, when the lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the game ball guided to the back passage 142e is guided to the first back taxiway 142f by the distribution movable piece 144, so that the first starting port 121 is opened. .. Therefore, in the first time-saving game state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first starting port 121 and perform a large winning combination lottery while reducing the consumption of the game ball.

However, when the big hit is won by the big role lottery and the special symbol A is decided, it is set to the first time saving game state which can reduce the consumption of the game ball as compared with the non-time saving game state after the big role game. However, in the big role game, almost no prize balls can be obtained, and even after the big role game, the big role lottery will be held because the game ball enters the first starting port 121 again. In addition, in the first time-saving game state, the special symbol A may be determined again even if the big role lottery is won, and when the special symbol A is determined, the fact that the big hit is won is emphasized and notified. There is a risk of stress for the player. Therefore, in the variable effect and the major role effect when the special symbol A is determined, the following effects are performed.

FIG. 55 is a diagram illustrating a variation effect and a major role effect when the special symbol A is determined. In the variable effect when the special symbol A is determined, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), after the effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed in the reach mode, the special symbol is shown in FIG. 55 (b). Compared to the case where the dedicated effect symbol 210b, which is displayed only when A is determined, is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and all three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. It reduces the feeling of loss due to the small number of prize balls obtained in the big role game.

After that, when the big role game is started, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), a right-handed notification prompting the launch of the game ball toward the second game area 116b is performed, and the mode shifts to the first time saving mode. Perform a big role production to notify. In addition, in the big role production when the special symbols B to E are decided, the big hit is emphasized and notified, and a special image (big role production image) displayed only when the big hit is won is produced. After displaying on the display unit 200a, the effect mode of the transition destination is notified at the ending time.

As a result, when the jackpot is won and the game state after the end of the big role game is set to the first time saving game state, in the big role production, the first time saving is simply performed without emphasizing that the big hit was won. By only notifying that the player is in the gaming state, the stress given to the player can be reduced and the motivation for playing can be improved.

As described above, in the game machine 100, in the initial state (low-probability game state and non-time-saving game state), the game ball enters the first start port 120 provided in the first game area 116a and is a big hit by a big role lottery. If you win, one of the special symbols A to C will be decided. When the special symbol A is determined, the prize ball is rarely obtained by the big role game, but the dedicated production symbol 210b is displayed on the production display unit 200a (all three production symbols 210a, 210b, 210c). (The same pattern is not aligned), right-handed notification is performed in the big role production, which reduces the player's sense of loss.

After that, in the first time-saving game state, when the game ball enters the first starting port 121 and wins a big hit by a big winning combination lottery, one of the special symbols A to C is determined. At this time, when the special symbol A is determined, the dedicated effect symbol 210b is displayed on the effect display unit 200a (three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are not all the same symbol. ), The right-handed notification is not performed again, and the first time saving mode is reset, so it can be made to appear that the first time saving mode is continuing, and a big hit with almost no prize ball can be won. It is possible to suppress the decrease in motivation to play due to. On the other hand, if the special symbol B or C is determined, the prize ball will be obtained by the big role game, but at this time, the probability ratio that the special symbol B or C is determined is 1: 1 so that it is 50. With a% probability, it can be seen as if it shifts to the most advantageous gaming state (high probability gaming state and second time saving state).

Further, in the second short game state, the game ball enters the second starting port 122, so that the probability ratio that the special symbol D or E is determined when the jackpot is won is about 2: 1. It is possible to raise the expectation that the most advantageous gaming state will continue as compared with the first time-saving gaming state.

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

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating a sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 330a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b, and also initializes and sets the flags stored in the sub RAM 330c.

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

(Subtimer interrupt processing of subcontrol board 330)
FIG. 57 is a flowchart illustrating subtimer interrupt processing (S1100) of the subcontrol board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle. Then, due to the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

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

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

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

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a clocks the elapsed time of the variation effect, refers to the time table set for each variation effect, and performs a time schedule management process for executing the process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table. .. As a result, the variation effect is executed as set at the start of the variation effect.

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

FIG. 58 is a flowchart illustrating a variation command reception process executed when a variation command (variation mode command and variation pattern command) is received among the above command analysis processes. As described above, the variation mode command is set on the main control board 300 in step S611-13 of FIG. 33, and the variation pattern command is set on the main control board 300 in step S611-17 of FIG. 33. It is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 21) in steps S100-39.

(Step S1210-1)
The sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received variation mode command and variation pattern command.

(Step S1210-3)
Based on the analysis result of step S1210-1, the sub CPU 330a performs the variation effect determination process for determining the execution pattern of the variation effect in the first half and the second half, and ends the variation command reception process.

FIG. 59 is a flowchart illustrating the opening designation command reception process executed when the opening designation command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the opening designation command is set on the main control board 300 in step S630-23 of FIG. 35, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 21) of step S100-39. To.

(Step S1220-1)
First, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the determined special symbol is the special symbol A based on the type information of the special symbol corresponding to the symbol type designation command. As a result, if it is determined that it is the special symbol A, the process is transferred to step S1220-3, and if it is determined that it is not the special symbol A, the process is transferred to step S1220-5.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines an effect (first time-saving mode transition notification effect) for notifying the shift to the first time-saving mode as a major role effect, and ends the opening designation command reception process.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines an effect (normally a large role effect) for notifying that a big hit has been won as a big role effect, and ends the opening designation command reception process.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating a game state change designation command reception process executed when a game state change designation command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the game state change designation command is set on the main control board 300 in step S670-5 of FIG. 40, and then on the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 21) of step S100-39. Will be sent.

(Step S1230-1)
The sub CPU 330a sets the effect mode according to the game state indicated by the game state change designation command, and ends the game state change designation command reception process.

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

For example, it goes without saying that the playability in the above embodiment is only an example, and the playability can be set as appropriate. Therefore, in the above embodiment, it is decided that whether or not the big role game can be executed and the game state after the end of the big role game when the big role game is executed are determined as the game profit to be given to the player. Is not limited to this and can be set as appropriate. Further, in the above embodiment, there are two game states in which the winning probability of the jackpot is different, and three game states in which the ease of entering the game ball into the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 is different. There are six game states in which the above are combined, but at least three game states (non-time saving game states,) having different ease of entering the game ball into the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are provided. It suffices that the first time-saving game state and the second time-saving game state) are provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main control board 300 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 330 that executes and controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 cooperate as described above. As a result, it was decided that a variable effect would be executed. However, it is possible to appropriately design how each of the above functions is shared in the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first start port 121 is opened in the first time saving game state, and the second starting port 122 is opened in the second time saving game state, but the first time saving game state is non-time saving. It is more advantageous than the game state (the game ball easily enters the first start port 121), and the second time-saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state and the first time-short game state (easily the second start port). If the game ball enters the 122), the opening patterns of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 in the first time-saving game state and the second time-saving game state are not limited to this. For example, in the first time-saving game state and the second time-saving game state, both the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are opened, but the first time-saving game state is the second time-saving game state than the second time-shortening game state. The probability that the starting port 122 is opened may be set low.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 are opened and closed by the first non-electric accessory 121b and the second non-electric accessory 122b, but the first starting port 121 and the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 are opened and closed. 2 The starting port 122 may be opened and closed by an electric accessory.

Further, in the above embodiment, two first starting ports are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of first starting ports may be one or three or more.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of steps S610-9 and S610-11 of FIG. 32 corresponds to the determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 36 to 40 corresponds to the major game executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S670-3 of FIG. 40 corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of FIG. 60 corresponds to the mode setting means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of FIG. 59 corresponds to the effect control means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of FIG. 58 corresponds to the variation effect executing means of the present invention.
Further, the movable piece 150 in the above embodiment corresponds to the movable member of the present invention, and the movable piece 150 of the first non-electric accessory 121b corresponds to the first movable member of the present invention, and the second non-electric accessory The movable piece 150 of 122b corresponds to the second movable member of the present invention.

100 Game machine 108 Game board 120, 121 1st start port 122 2nd start port 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM
330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM

Claims (2)

A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed,
A starting area provided in the game area and
A movable member in a closed state that makes it impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the starting area, or an open state that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the starting area than in the closed state.
A determination means for determining whether or not a major game is being executed, provided that the game ball has entered the starting area.
When the determination result for executing the large role game is derived by the determination means, the large role game execution means for executing the large role game and the large role game execution means for executing the large role game.
A game state setting means for setting the game state after the end of the major role game to any one of a plurality of game states in which the opening / closing conditions of the movable member are defined.
A mode setting means for setting an effect mode according to the game state after the end of the major role game, and
An effect control means for executing a large role effect during the large role game, and
With
In the game state,
Including a non-time-saving game state, a first time-saving game state in which the opening / closing conditions are more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state, and a second time-saving game state.
The second time saving game state is
The opening time when opening and closing the movable member is the same as that in the first time-saving game state, but it is an advantageous opening / closing condition that raises the expected value obtained of the prize ball from the first time-saving game state.
The effect control means
When the predetermined game state is set after the end of the big role game, it is possible to execute a predetermined notification prompting a firing operation according to the set game state so as to accompany the big role effect.
When the first time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, it is possible to execute an effect different from the case where the second time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game.
When the determination result of executing the big role game in the non-time saving game state is derived and the first time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, the big role game accompanied by the predetermined notification is executed.
When the determination result of executing the big role game in the first time saving game state is derived and the first time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, the big role game without the predetermined notification is executed .
When the determination result of executing the big role game in the first time saving game state is derived and the second time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, the big role game accompanied by the predetermined notification is executed. A featured game machine. The starting area includes a first starting area and a second starting area.
The movable member is in a closed state that makes it impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the first starting area, or an open state that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the first starting area than in the closed state. The first movable member and the closed state that makes it impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting area, or the game ball can easily enter the second starting area than the closed state. Including the second movable member that is in the open state
The opening / closing condition for opening / closing the first movable member is defined in the first time-saving gaming state so that the game ball can enter the first starting region relatively easily as compared with the non-time-saving gaming state. ,
The opening / closing condition for opening / closing the second movable member is defined in the second time-saving gaming state so that the game ball can enter the second starting region relatively easily as compared with the non-time-saving gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the above.

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