JP6852979B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a pending continuous effect is executed.

Conventionally, when a game ball enters the starting port, hold information is stored, and when the start condition is satisfied, the hold information is read from the storage unit and a big win lottery is performed. There is known a game machine capable of performing a large role game in which the mouth is opened. In such a game machine, the interest of the game is improved by notifying the result of the big role lottery by various productions.

For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose a gaming machine that executes a notification effect for notifying the determination of a hold sequence when the hold information of a big hit is further stored during a change effect of a big hit or a big role game. Has been done. When such a notification effect is executed, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in a short time, so that the effect of the effect can be improved and the player's motivation to play can be increased.

JP-A-2015-33491 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-152241

However, the frequency with which the notification effect can be executed is not high in the first place. Therefore, when the notification effect can be executed, the notification effect is always executed or the notification effect is executed with high frequency. As a result, if the notification effect is not executed, there is a high possibility that all the holds stored at the end of the big role game are lost, and there is a problem that the player's motivation to play immediately after the big role game is reduced.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a player's motivation to play.

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 where the game ball can enter, and the start area. With the condition that the game ball enters the player, the hold storage means that acquires the predetermined hold information and stores it in the storage unit, and when the start condition is satisfied, the hold information stored in the storage unit is read out and the jackpot can be won. On the condition that the determination means for determining the above and the determination result of winning the jackpot are derived by the determination means, the round game in which the big winning opening provided in the game area is opened is performed a predetermined number of times. The big role game execution means for executing the big role game, the advantageous game state setting means capable of setting an advantageous game state more advantageous than the normal game state after the execution of the big role game, and the determination means for determining the winning of the big hit. The pre-determination means for determining whether the specific jackpot holding information from which the result is derived is stored in the storage unit, and the determination means relating to the determination result after the determination result of winning the jackpot is derived by the determination means. At a predetermined timing until the predetermined round game in the big role game is completed, a predetermined notification display for notifying that the specific jackpot hold information is stored is performed, and the predetermined notification display is displayed. When the notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect to be continuously displayed during the round game after the predetermined round game and the notification effect are not executed until the end of the major role game, the notification effect is not executed. When the background effect executing means for starting a predetermined background effect after the end of the major role game and the notification effect are executed before the end of the major role game, the next major role game starts after the end of the major role game. In the meantime, the background effect is provided with a hold sequence effect execution means for executing a predetermined hold sequence effect instead of the background effect, and the background effect is set to the advantageous gaming state after the execution of the major role game. The holding continuous effect executing means is a case where the background effect is executed after the end of the big role game, and the specific one is within a predetermined period after the end of the big role game. Even when the jackpot hold information is read out and the determination result of winning the jackpot is derived, the hold continuous effect can be executed.

According to the present invention, the player's willingness to play can be improved.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which shows the state which the door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a 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, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. 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 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 an example of the payout acquisition production. It is a figure explaining an example of a notification effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the production when the 16R jackpot is won within 3 times after the 16R big role game. It is a figure explaining an example of the production when the 16R jackpot is won 4 times or more and within 8 times after a 16R big role game. It is a figure explaining the flow of the production after the 16R big role game when the notification effect is executed. It is a figure explaining the flow of the production when the 16R jackpot is won within 3 times after the 16R big role game without executing the notification effect. It is a figure explaining the flow of the production when the 16R jackpot is won 4 times or more and within 8 times after the 16R big role game without executing the notification effect. It is a figure explaining the variation production decision table. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the number of fluctuations of a high-probability gaming state, and the execution pattern of a variation effect. 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 look-ahead designation command reception process 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 ending designation command reception process 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 firing mechanism with a firing intensity lower than the predetermined intensity enters the first game area 116a and is launched with a firing intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined strength. The resulting game ball enters the second game area 116b.

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting port 120, and a second starting port 122 into which a game ball can enter, and these general winning openings 118, the first starting port 120, and the second starting port 122 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the starting port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. 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 winning opening 118, the first starting port 120, and the second starting port 122 may be different. , The same number of prize balls may be set. At this time, it is also possible to set the number of prize balls that the game ball enters and pays out to the first starting port 120 to be smaller than the number of prize balls that the game ball enters and pays out to the second starting port 122. is there.

As will be described in detail later, a first starting area is provided in the first starting port 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting port 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is provided. A lottery is held to determine the special symbol of 1. 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 start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

Further, the second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed, so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 changes according to the state of the movable piece 122b. It has become. Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the approach area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery of a normal symbol described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is set for a predetermined time. It is controlled to the open state. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is opened, the movable piece 122b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 122. Here, it is determined that when the second starting port 122 is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, but the second starting port 122 is in the closed state. Even in a certain case, the game ball may be configured to be able to enter the ball at a constant frequency.

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a large winning opening 128 into which a game ball can enter. An opening / closing door 128b is provided in the large winning opening 128 so that the opening / closing door 128b can be opened / closed. Normally, the opening / closing door 128b closes the large winning opening 128, making it impossible for a game ball to enter the large winning opening 128. It has become. 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, game balls that did not enter any of the general winning openings 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, and the large winning opening 128 are played from the gaming area 116. A discharge port 130 for discharging is provided on the back side of the 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, 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 an upper position of the front frame 106 and a lowermost 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 sliding the ball pulling knob 134a in the left-right direction in the figure, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball pulling knob 134a. However, it is possible to discharge the game ball below the lower plate 134 through the ball extraction hole.

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

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 3 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. The detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start port 122, the gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, and the large winning opening 128 A large winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

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

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

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

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

The payout control board 310 controls for 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 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 proceeds in any of the gaming states in which any of the high-probability gaming states and the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state are combined.

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, the non-time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be opened and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting port 122, and the time-saving game state is compared to the non-time-saving game state. However, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 122. 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 or the second start port 122, the player is allowed to play the game. A lottery for whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "major role lottery") is held. In this big role lottery, if a big hit is won, 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 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 numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers) 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 port 120 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area are collectively called special 2 hold.

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

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

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

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, the big hit determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when the big hit is determined, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A big role lottery will be held.

When starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold in the low probability game state, as shown in FIG. 4A, 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 10164, 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 / 399.6.

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. 4B, 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 11640, 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 / 39.96. 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 10164) that are "big hits" in the low-probability gaming state are also "big hits" in the high-probability gaming state.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned big role lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, the symbol random number judgment table for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 5 (a), and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. As shown in FIG. 5B, 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. 5 (a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 5 (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. 6 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the hold type, the number of holds, and the fluctuation state set in association with the game state. When the game ball enters the first starting port 120 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”) at the time of performing the big winning combination lottery is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 6A. Similarly, if the number of holds is 1 or 2, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected, and if the number of holds is 3, the number of holds is 3 (c). As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In FIG. 6, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the 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. 7 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the big 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 the reach mode determination random number determination table for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type is shown in FIG. 7A, and an example of the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table is shown in FIG. 7 (a). Shown in b).

When the game ball enters the first starting port 120 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. 7A, 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. 7B, 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. 7, 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. 7 to 9 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. 7 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. 7 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. 8 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 the game ball enters the first starting port 120 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. 9 is a diagram illustrating a fluctuation time determination table. When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 9A. 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. 9B. 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. 10 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 F, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. 10, 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), number of times the special electric accessory opening / closing is switched (number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened in one round), solenoid energization time (the energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each opening of the large winning opening 128, that is, 1 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.

FIG. 11 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. 11, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the low probability game state after the end of the big role game, and when the special symbols B to F are determined, the high probability is set after the end of the big role game. The game state is set, and the number of times the high-probability game state is continued (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 symbols A to F are determined, the time-saving game state is set after the end of the major role game. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the 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 50. Set to times. This means that the time-saving game state continues until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed 50 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time reductions indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving game state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the game state is set again. It will be. Further, when the special symbols B to F are determined, the time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, and the time saving number of times is set to 10,000 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. 12 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a determination process of a normal symbol associated with whether or not to control energization of the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery"). ) Is performed.

As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four of these random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the winning 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. 12A, 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 movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 The movable piece 122b of the above is maintained in the closed state.

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

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

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 has an open / close control pattern as shown in FIG. 13 (b). Energization is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each game state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c 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. 13B, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is controlled with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table. According to this opening / closing control pattern table, the time before opening the normal electric power (waiting time until the opening of the second starting port 122 is started), the maximum number of times of switching the opening / closing of the normal electric accessory (the number of times of opening the second starting port 122). , The solenoid energizing time (the energizing time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening number of the second starting port 122, that is, the opening time of the second starting port 122 once), the specified number (the total of the second starting port 122). The maximum number of prizes that can be awarded to the second start port 122 during opening), the normal electric closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the pause time), and the normal electric effective state time (the second start). The second start port is the waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122) and the waiting time for ending the normal power (waiting time after the lapse of the normal power effective state time until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed). The control data of 122 is stored in advance for each gaming state as shown in the figure.

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

The opening / closing condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements: the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second starting port 122. Then, in the present embodiment, in two of these three elements, the time-saving game state is set more advantageously than the non-time-saving game state, so that the time-saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state. , It is set so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 122. However, with respect to one or three of the above three elements, the time-saving gaming state may be set more advantageously than the non-time-saving gaming state. In any case, the time-saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state for at least one element, so that the time-saving game state is generally more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state. The game ball may easily enter the 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, from the first condition. The movable piece 122b may be controlled to open and close according to the second condition in which the movable piece 122b is likely to be opened.

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

When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 300a, and the main CPU 300a performs the following CPU initialization 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 lower than a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power cutoff warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S100-3, and if the power cutoff notice 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. 15 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 steps S100-41 and step 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 from step S300-17 to step S300-25.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S500)
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 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 second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the large winning opening detection switch 128s, and adds the corresponding prize ball control counter and the like. Execute the winning opening switch processing for.

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

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

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

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c and the grand prize opening solenoid 128c, and executes the solenoid output image compositing process for storing in the output port buffer.

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

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

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300a executes the second starting port passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122. The details of 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. 18 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. 19 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. 20 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, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to be in the open state. Therefore, here, the second starting port 122 is used. Will be determined if is in a state where it can be properly released. 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. 21 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 number 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. 22 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. 4A) 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. 4B). 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. 5), 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. 7B), 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 undefined 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. 6) 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. 7A) 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. 23 is a diagram illustrating a special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and a normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 124. And proceed in parallel at the same time. The processing related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each processing related to the special game by the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 23, 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. 24 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. 25 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 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation 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 160 or the second special symbol display 162 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 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting 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 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. 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. 26 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 the hit is a big hit, the process is moved to step S611-3, and if it is determined that the hit is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process is moved 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. 27 is a flowchart illustrating 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 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S620-11)
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 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(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 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(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. 28 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 the hit is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S630-17, and if it is determined that the hit is not a jackpot, 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 it is in the special fluctuation state, the counter value of the special fluctuation count counter is confirmed, 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. .. The maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory 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. 29 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. 30 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 determined, 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. 31 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. 32 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. 33 is a flowchart illustrating the 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. 34 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. 34, 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. 35 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. 36 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 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on in the case of a hit, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned off in the case of a loss. .. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol display 168 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 168 in order to start a variable display of the normal symbol. When, for example, "0" is set as the counter value in the normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 168 is lit and controlled, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal symbol display is displayed. The device 168 is turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

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

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

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

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a process during normal symbol variation in the main control board 300. This normal symbol change processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

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

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that measures the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display 168. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0", the process is 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, if the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is turned off, the counter value indicating lighting is updated, and the counter value indicating lighting of the normal symbol display 168 is updated. If is, the counter value indicating that the light is turned off is updated, and the processing during the normal symbol change is terminated. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeatedly turns on and off (blinks) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 38 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 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. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is 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. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a process of switching the opening / closing of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory on the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of times the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is opened / closed during one opening / closing control). Is determined. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the opening / closing switching process of the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the open / close control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory 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 122c. The stop control data) and the timer data which is the energization time (solnel energization time) or the energization stop time (normal power closing effective time = pause time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, or stops energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. 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 122c is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

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

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is shifted to step S741-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

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

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is executed when the normal game management phase is "04H".

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

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

(Step S741)
If it is determined in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count 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 122c 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. 42 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. 43 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 winning combination lottery, which is executed when the high-probability gaming state (short-time gaming state) is set, will be described.

Although detailed description will be omitted, in the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes for classifying the modes 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 high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state. Here, it is described that there is only one production mode when the high-probability gaming state is set. For example, a plurality of production modes for the high-probability gaming state are provided, and the production is performed according to the number of consecutive villas. It may be designed so that the mode can be switched and the player can freely select the production mode.

(Example of production)
FIG. 44 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, various background images are 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 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 executed when the high-probability gaming state is set is roughly classified into a non-reach variation pattern and a reach variation pattern. In the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern, for example, a background image of a grassland is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are superimposed and displayed on the background image. For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (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. 44 (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, when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are simultaneously stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the three effect symbols 210a stopped and displayed at this time. , 210b, 210c will notify the player of the result of the big win lottery.

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).

FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect of a reach variation pattern. Similar to the variation effect of the reach-less variation pattern, the variation effect of the reach variation pattern shows the variation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 45 (a). It will be started. After that, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect).

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. 45 (c), the effect display unit 200a "Reach" is displayed by superimposing on the effect symbols 210a and 210c. After that, a battle production is executed as a reach development production. Here, the battle production is a production in which a friendly character and an enemy character play against each other, and the winning or losing of the jackpot is notified by the victory or defeat. For example, when the battle effect starts, the battle characters are first displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (d). Then, as shown in FIGS. 45 (e) and 45 (f), images in which friendly characters and enemy characters attack each other are displayed. This battle production is roughly divided into a jackpot pattern and a loss pattern, and the jackpot pattern includes a victory pattern and a defeat pattern.

Here, in the main control board 300, the jackpot symbol is determined when the jackpot is won. As the jackpot symbols, special symbols A that are set to the low-probability gaming state after the big-role game and special symbols B to F that are set to the high-probability gaming state after the big-role game are provided. When the special symbols B to F to be set in the high-probability gaming state are determined after the big role game, the variation effect is executed in the winning pattern among the big hit patterns. In the variation effect of the victory pattern, an image in which the ally character finally wins the enemy character is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 45 (g), the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed. When the variation effect of the victory pattern is executed, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed at the odd-numbered symbols on which the odd-numbered numbers are written.

On the other hand, when the special symbol A set to the low probability gaming state is determined after the big role game, the variation effect is executed in the defeat pattern among the big hit patterns. In the variable effect of the defeat pattern, an image in which the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 45 (h), the same effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed. When the variable effect of the defeat pattern is executed, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed at the even-numbered symbols on which even numbers are written.

In addition, the reach fluctuation pattern when the lost symbol is determined is the lost pattern. In the variable effect of the loss pattern, an image in which the enemy character escapes is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 45 (i), the effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the effect symbols 210a and 210c. In addition, this battle production is provided with a plurality of execution patterns that differ in the number of friendly characters, enemy characters, the number of friendly characters, the content of the battle, etc., and each execution pattern is a jackpot pattern (victory pattern and defeat). Pattern) and loss pattern are prepared.

When the battle effect of the above-mentioned loss pattern is executed, the original background image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a after the end of the battle effect, and the next variable effect is executed. On the other hand, when the battle effect of the jackpot pattern is executed, the big role game is started after the end. At this time, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, a predetermined major role effect indicating the end of the high-probability gaming state, that is, the end of the consecutive villa is executed during the opening, the round game, and the ending. To. On the other hand, when the special symbols B to F are determined as the jackpot symbols, that is, when the consecutive villa state continues even after the major role game, the major role production is executed as follows.

FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an example of a ball output acquisition effect. In the high-probability game state, if the jackpot that the consecutive villa state continues is won, the battle effect of the victory pattern is executed as the variable effect as described above. Then, in the main control board 300, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the process for executing the big role game is started. At this time, in the main control board 300, the opening time (here, 5 seconds) is first set prior to the start of the round game.

During this opening, in the round game to be started from now on, a ball-out acquisition effect for notifying the number of prize balls (number of balls to be output) that the player can acquire is executed. In the payout acquisition effect, as shown in FIG. 46A, after the effect display unit 200a displays "ball payout acquisition chance", as shown in FIG. 46B, the effect operation device 208 is pressed. An image prompting the user is displayed, and at the same time, the operation valid period is set during which the operation of the effect operation device 208 is valid. Then, when the operation of the effect operation device 208 is detected during the operation valid period, or when the operation valid period elapses without detecting the operation of the effect operation device 208, as shown in FIG. 46 (c). , The predetermined number of balls is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the ball-out acquisition effect is executed following the battle effect of the victory pattern. The battle effect of the victory pattern is executed when the special symbols B to F are determined, and the number of prize balls (number of balls) that the player can obtain is different in each of these jackpot symbols. Specifically, when the special symbol B is determined, eight round games are executed, and when the special symbol C is determined, ten round games are executed, and the special symbol D is determined. In that case, 12 round games are executed, 14 round games are executed when the special symbol E is determined, and 16 round games are executed when the special symbol F is determined. (See FIG. 10).

The specified number of game balls in each round game is 10, and 15 prize balls are paid out for each game ball entered into the large winning opening 128. Therefore, in one round game, The player will be able to win 150 prize balls. Therefore, the player decides 1200 pieces when the special symbol B is decided, 1500 pieces when the special symbol C is decided, 1800 pieces when the special symbol D is decided, and special symbol E is decided. If this is done, 2100 prize balls can be obtained, and if a special symbol F is determined, 2400 prize balls can be obtained.

In the payout acquisition effect executed during the opening, the number of payouts corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the main control board 300 is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), "1500 GET" is displayed when the special symbol C is determined as the jackpot symbol.

Then, when the opening of the main control board 300 is completed, the large winning opening 128 is opened and the first round game is started. During each round game, as shown in FIGS. 46 (d) to 46 (f), the current number of round games is displayed in the upper center of the effect display unit 200a. Further, in the upper right part of the effect display unit 200a, the number of balls acquired in the ball output acquisition effect is displayed in the denominator, and the number of acquired balls acquired during the major role game is displayed in the numerator. Then, when all the round games are completed, the ending time (here, 5 seconds) is set, and during this ending, the effect display unit 200a displays "GOLDEN TIME rush" as shown in FIG. 46 (g). Will be done. In addition, "GOLDEN TIME" is one effect mode name of the high-probability gaming state, and this display informs that the subsequent gaming state will be the high-probability gaming state.

Then, after the big role game, with the start of the first variable effect, as shown in FIG. 46 (h), "continuation of consecutive villas" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the continuation of the consecutive villa state is displayed to the player. Be notified. As will be described in detail later, when the high-probability gaming state is set after the big role game, the fluctuation time of the 1st to 3rd special symbol fluctuation display becomes short. Specifically, the fluctuation time at the time of loss is 1 second, and the fluctuation time at the time of big hit is 2 seconds. This is to give the player the impression that if the big hit is won within three times after the big role game, the big role game is executed continuously and a large number of prize balls can be won in a short time. ..

If the jackpot is not won within 3 times after the big role game, the above "Continued consecutive villa" is displayed until the variable display of the special symbol ends twice, and the third special symbol is displayed. During the variable display, as shown in FIG. 46 (i), the background image of the effect display unit 200a is switched to the background image dedicated to "GOLDEN TIME". As shown in FIG. 46 (h), while the display of "Continued consecutive villas" is displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is performed twice. 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed in the minimum size at the lower left of the effect display unit 200a. Further, since the background image is gradually switched during the third variation display of the special symbol, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed in the minimum even in the third variation effect, as shown in FIG. 46 (i). To.

As described above, in the consecutive villa state, the winning pattern battle production is followed by the ball-out acquisition production, and immediately after the big role game, the high-speed digestion of the hold is made difficult for the player to understand. It becomes a basic flow. Here, in the present embodiment, the notification effect is executed at various timings from the derivation of the determination result of winning the jackpot to the end of the major role game. This notification effect notifies that a hold (hereinafter referred to as "16R jackpot hold") on which a big role game consisting of 16 round games (hereinafter referred to as "16R big role game") will be executed is stored. To do. That is, the notification effect can be said to be an effect of notifying the so-called "holding sequence", and is executed on condition that the 16R major game is continuously executed twice in a short period of time. This notification effect is executed at various timings such as during the jackpot fluctuation effect and during the big role effect. Hereinafter, as an example, a case where the notification effect is executed in the above-mentioned payout acquisition effect will be described.

FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification effect. When the notification effect is executed in the payout acquisition effect, the effect display unit 200a displays "ball payout chance" at the same time as the opening is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), an image prompting the pressing operation of the effect operating device 208 is displayed, and at the same time, the operation valid period is set during which the operation of the effect operating device 208 is effective. Then, when the operation of the effect operation device 208 is detected during the operation valid period, or when the operation valid period elapses without detecting the operation of the effect operation device 208, as shown in FIG. 47 (b). , "Break through the limit" is displayed. In other words, the maximum number of balls to be played in one major role game is 2400, but here it is suggested that the maximum number (limit) of 2400 is exceeded.

Then, when the notification effect is executed in the payout acquisition effect, one major role game is performed in the upper right part of the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIGS. 47 (c) and 47 (d) during each round game. The number "2400", which is the maximum number that can be obtained in, is displayed as the denominator. Further, when the notification effect is executed, the icon image 212 marked with "limit breakthrough" continues to be displayed at the lower left of the effect display unit 200a during each round game.

When all the round games are completed in this way, the pending continuous production is started at the same time as the ending is started. In this hold continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), "limit breakthrough" is displayed again on the effect display unit 200a. This hold continuous effect continues until the middle of the variable display of the special symbol that is executed by reading the 16R jackpot hold. Therefore, for example, when the 16R jackpot hold is stored as the second hold, the hold continuous effect is executed at the end of the first variation display of the special symbol as shown in FIG. 47 (f). In this state, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed in the minimum size on the lower left of the effect display unit 200a.

Then, when the 16R jackpot hold is read and the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the screen of the effect display unit 200a is cracked as shown in FIG. 47 (g) one second after the start. Is displayed, and at the lower left of the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed in the minimum size with the symbol "7". After that, during the opening, as shown in FIG. 47 (h), "4800 GET" is displayed as the total number of prize balls that can be obtained in the two 16R major role games, and as shown in FIG. 47 (i). , "MAX" is displayed. When the opening is completed in this way, the round game is executed. During each round game, the number "4800" is displayed as the denominator in the upper right part of the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 47 (j). To.

According to the above-mentioned notification effect and hold continuous effect, the player is given the impression that the two 16R major role games are just one major role game, and the effect of the effect is improved to increase the player's motivation to play. Can be improved. Here, as described above, in order to make the two 16R big game appear to be one big game, it is necessary to read the 16R big hit hold within a predetermined period after the 16R big game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the 16R big win game is completed, the above notification effect is executed on condition that the 16R big hit hold is read when the number of times the result of the big win lottery is derived is within 3 times. ..

However, for example, in order to execute the notification effect in the payout acquisition effect, the 16R jackpot hold must be stored by the start of the first 16R jackpot game. That is, even if the hold that is first read after the end of the 16R jackpot game is the 16R jackpot hold, if the timing at which the 16R jackpot hold is stored is, for example, during the ending, the above notification effect is performed. Cannot be executed. In this way, although the notification effect and the hold continuous effect can give a strong impression to the player, the execution opportunity is limited.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, although the notification effect is not executed until the first 16R big role game is completed, the number of big role lottery is 8 times or less after the end of the first 16R big role game. If the 16R jackpot is won again, the production is executed as follows. Here, the flow of the production differs depending on whether the number of times of the big role lottery is 3 times or less and 4 times or more and 8 times or less.

FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect when a 16R jackpot is won within three times after a 16R jackpot game. For example, as shown in FIGS. 48 (a) and 48 (b), in the opening of the first 16R major role game, "2400 GET" is displayed as the number of balls to be ejected without the notification effect being executed in the ball ejection effect. Suppose. In this case, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), when all the round games are completed, the ending time (here, 5 seconds) is set, and during this ending, the effect display unit 200a is shown in FIG. 48 (d). As shown, "GOLDEN TIME rush" is displayed.

Then, after the big role game, with the start of the first variable effect, as shown in FIG. 48 (e), "continuation of consecutive villas" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the continuation of the consecutive villa state is displayed to the player. Be notified. As is clear from the comparison with FIG. 46, the flow of the effect up to this point is completely the same as the case where the hold continuous effect is not executed. Then, for example, it is assumed that the hold read out for the second time after the end of the first 16R big role game is the 16R big hit hold. In this case, when the 16R jackpot hold is read and the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the screen of the effect display unit 200a is cracked as shown in FIG. 48 (f) one second after the start. The image is displayed, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed in the minimum size with the symbol "7" at the lower left of the effect display unit 200a.

After that, during the opening of the second 16R major role game, "V" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 48 (g), and "MAX" is displayed as shown in FIG. 48 (h). Is displayed. When the opening is completed in this way, the round game is executed. During each round game, the number "4800" is displayed as the denominator in the upper right part of the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 48 (i). To.

If special symbols B to E are determined as jackpot symbols within three times after the end of the first 16R major role game, the display of FIGS. 48 (g) and (h) will be replaced during the opening. Then, the number of balls in the second major game is displayed. In this case, during each round game, the total number of the two major role games may be displayed as the denominator in the upper right part of the effect display unit 200a, or the number of balls of the second major role game may be displayed as the denominator. May be good.

FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect when the 16R jackpot is won 4 times or more and within 8 times after the 16R big role game. As shown in FIGS. 49 (a) to 49 (e), even if the 16R jackpot hold is read 4 times or more and within 8 times after the end of the first 16R jackpot game, the 16R jackpot is read within 3 times. As in the case where the hold is read, the effects during the opening, the round game, and the ending are executed.

However, here, after the end of the first 16R major role game, the result of the first to third major role lottery is lost, so as shown in FIG. 49 (e), the production display unit 200a is displayed as "continuation of consecutive villas". While the display is displayed, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed twice in a minimum combination for notifying the loss. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (f), the background image of the effect display unit 200a is switched to the background image dedicated to the high-probability gaming state during the third variation display of the special symbol.

In this way, when the 16R jackpot is won four or more times and within eight times after the 16R big role game, the background image of the effect display unit 200a is switched to the background image dedicated to the high probability game state. In other words, if the 16R jackpot is won four or more times and within eight times after the 16R big role game, the normal background effect is executed after the first 16R big role game.

In this regard, as shown in FIG. 47, when the notification effect is executed, the background effect is not executed between the two 16R major games, and the hold continuous effect is executed instead of the background effect. Has been done. Therefore, if the 16R jackpot is won 4 times or more and within 8 times after the 16R big role game, it is the first 16R big role game as compared with the case where the notification effect is executed by executing the background effect. The continuity with the second 16R major role game will be cut off.

Then, for example, when the hold read the fourth time is the 16R jackpot hold, the rewind image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 49 (g). This rewind image is prepared in advance, and has contents that give the impression that the effect image is reproduced in reverse. When this rewind image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a for a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 49 (h), an image in which the screen of the effect display unit 200a is cracked is displayed, and at the lower left of the effect display unit 200a, the rewind image is displayed. The effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed in the minimum size with the symbol of "7".

Then, during the opening of the second 16R major role game, as shown in FIG. 49 (i), "limit breakthrough" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and as shown in FIG. 49 (j), "MAX". Is displayed. When the opening is completed in this way, the number "4800" is displayed as the denominator in the upper right portion of the effect display unit 200a during the subsequent round game. Hereinafter, the flow of each of the above-mentioned effects after the 16R major role game will be described in detail in each case.

FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the effect after the 16R major role game when the notification effect is executed. In the case where the high-probability game state is set after the big role game, if all the eight big role lottery after the big role game are lost, the effect is executed as shown in FIG. 50 (a). That is, during the ending of the big role game, "GOLDEN TIME rush" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the first variation display of the special symbol (indicated as "1 loss" in the figure) is started, the effect display unit 200a is displayed. "Continued consecutive villas" is displayed. This "Continued consecutive villa" display continues during the second variation display of the special symbol (indicated as "2 loss" in the figure), and the third variation display of the special symbol ("3 loss" in the figure). The background image of the effect display unit 200a is switched with the start of (shown).

Note that the cross-hatching in the figure indicates that the special symbol is being stopped and displayed, and the stop display time is 0.5 seconds regardless of the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Regarding the 1st to 3rd special symbol fluctuation display after the big role game, the fluctuation time is 1 second at the time of loss, so if the hold is not interrupted, until the 3rd special symbol variation display (stop display) ends. The time is 4.5 seconds. During the 1st to 3rd stop display of the special symbol after the big role game, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed in the minimum size at the lower left of the effect display unit 200a.

Further, regarding the fluctuation display of the special symbol for the 4th to 8th times after the big role game, when it is lost, it becomes a 1-second non-reach fluctuation pattern or a reach fluctuation pattern of a predetermined fluctuation time. FIG. 50A shows a case where the 4th to 8th special symbol fluctuation displays are all 1-second reachless fluctuation patterns. In this case, during the variable display of the special symbol, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed in a variable manner on the background image in the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are produced during the stop display of the special symbol. A stop display is displayed at the center of the display unit 200a.

On the other hand, when the notification effect is executed during the first 16R big role game and the 16R big hit is won in the first big role lottery after the end of the first 16R big role game, the figure is shown in the figure. The effect is executed as shown in 50 (b). That is, with the start of the ending of the first 16R major role game (indicated as "ED" in the figure), the hold continuous production in which "limit breakthrough" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a is started. This pending continuous production is continuously executed even after the ending is completed. Then, after the big role game, the fluctuation time of the 1st to 3rd special symbol fluctuation display is set to 2 seconds at the time of big hit. When the fluctuation display (hereinafter referred to as "big hit fluctuation") in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, which is indicated as "1 jackpot" in the figure, is started, an image in which the screen of the effect display unit 200a is cracked is displayed one second later. To. Then, while the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed as "7" at the lower left of the effect display unit 200a. After that, during the opening (indicated as "OP" in the figure), the payout display and the MAX display will be made.

In addition, in the case where the notification effect is executed during the first 16R big role game and the 16R big hit is won in the second big role lottery after the end of the first 16R big role game, FIG. 50 (c). ), The effect is executed. Further, in the case where the notification effect is executed during the first 16R big role game and the 16R big hit is won in the third big role lottery after the end of the first 16R big role game, FIG. 50 (d). ), The effect is executed. As is clear from the figure, if the fluctuation display in which the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as "missing fluctuation") is executed once or twice before the jackpot fluctuation, even during this losing fluctuation. The hold continuous production is continuously executed. That is, when the notification effect is executed during the first 16R major role game, the execution time of the hold continuous effect differs by the time related to the loss fluctuation after the first 16R major role game, but the basic effect is The flow is all the same.

FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the effect when the 16R jackpot is won within three times after the 16R big role game without executing the notification effect. If the notification effect is not executed during the first 16R big role game and the 16R big hit is won in the first big role lottery after the end of the first 16R big role game, FIG. 51 (a). The production is executed as shown in. That is, with the start of the ending of the first 16R major role game, "GOLDEN TIME rush" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Then, when the jackpot fluctuation indicated as "1 jackpot" in the figure is started, an image in which the screen of the effect display unit 200a is cracked is displayed one second later. At this time, while the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed as "7" at the lower left of the effect display unit 200a. After that, during the opening, V display and MAX display will be made.

If the notification effect is not executed during the first 16R big role game and the 16R big hit is won in the second big role lottery after the end of the first 16R big role game, FIG. 51 (b). The production is executed as shown in. In this case, with the start of the ending of the first 16R major role game, "GOLDEN TIME rush" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Then, at the same time as the start of the loss fluctuation indicated as "1 loss" in the figure, "Continued consecutive villas" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. This display is continuously displayed even during the jackpot fluctuation indicated as "2 jackpots" in the figure, and an image in which the screen of the effect display unit 200a is cracked is displayed 1 second after the start of the jackpot fluctuation.

Further, in the case where the notification effect is not executed during the first 16R big role game and the 16R big hit is won in the third big role lottery after the end of the first 16R big role game, FIG. 51 ( The effect is executed as shown in c). In this case, with the start of the ending of the first 16R major role game, "GOLDEN TIME rush" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Then, at the same time as the start of the loss fluctuation indicated as "1 loss" in the figure, "Continued consecutive villas" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. After that, the background image of the effect display unit 200a is switched with the start of the jackpot fluctuation indicated as "3 jackpots" in the figure, and one second after the start of the jackpot fluctuation, an image in which the screen of the effect display unit 200a is cracked is displayed.

If the notification effect is not executed during the first 16R big role game and the 16R big hit is won within three times after the end of the first 16R big role game, any number of times the 16R big hit will be won. Regardless of winning, a common production will be performed during the opening.

FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the effect when the 16R jackpot is won 4 times or more and within 8 times after the 16R big role game without executing the notification effect. For example, when the 16R big hit is won in the fourth big role lottery after the 16R big role game, the flow of the production is as shown in FIG. 52 (a). Also in this case, the flow of the effect from the big role game to the start of the fourth variable display of the special symbol is the same as that in FIG. 51 (a). Then, at the same time as the start of the jackpot fluctuation indicated as "4 jackpots" in the figure, the fluctuation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started, and one second later, the rewind image is displayed. This rewind image is displayed for a predetermined time, and then an image in which the screen of the effect display unit 200a is cracked is displayed. Then, until the jackpot fluctuation is completed, "limit breakthrough" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

In this way, if the 16R jackpot is won 4 times or more and within 8 times after the 16R big role game without executing the notification effect, the background effect is executed and then the hold continuous effect is executed. The Rukoto. By giving the player unexpectedness in this way, even if the notification effect is not executed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation after the big role game, and in particular, the player's willingness to play immediately after the big role game. Can be improved.

As described above, the hold continuous production gives the player the impression that the two 16R major role games are just one major role game. Therefore, even if the hold is interrupted and the variable display of the special symbol is interrupted between the first 16R big role game and the second 16R big role game, the hold continuous effect is executed in the same manner as above. Is not desirable. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the variation display of the special symbol is interrupted even once after the variation display of the special symbol is completed three times, the hold continuous production is not executed even if the 16R jackpot is won. It is supposed to be.

For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), it is assumed that three special symbol variation displays are completed after the first 16R major role game is completed. At this time, if the hold that brings about the fourth variation display of the special symbol is not stored, the variation display of the special symbol is interrupted as shown by blackening in the figure. In this state, when the 16R jackpot hold is stored, the jackpot fluctuation is started. In this case, after superimposing the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c on the background image, the effect is produced. An image in which the screen of the display unit 200a is cracked and a V display are performed.

Here, if the variable display of the special symbol is interrupted after the variable display of the special symbol is completed three times, the hold continuous production is not executed, but the variable display of the special symbol is displayed even once after the big role game. If is interrupted, the hold continuous production may not be executed.

The process for executing the effect as described above in the high-probability gaming state will be described below.

FIG. 53 is a diagram for explaining the variation effect determination table, FIG. 53 (a) shows the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 53 (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, an effect random number of 1 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. 53, 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. 53, 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.

In the high-probability gaming state, the variation effect of the non-reach variation pattern is determined as "none" indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed as the execution mode of the first half, and "1 second loss" as the execution mode of the second half. It is executed when any one of "2 seconds loss", "4 seconds loss", and "8 seconds loss" is determined. That is, in the main control board 300, when determining the fluctuation pattern number corresponding to "1 second loss", "2 seconds loss", "4 seconds loss", and "8 seconds loss", be sure to set to "None". Determine the corresponding variable mode number.

On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, "reach" is determined as the execution mode of the first half of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, and "battle 1 loss", "battle 2 loss", etc. are used as the execution mode of the second half. Executed when determined. That is, in the main control board 300, when determining the variation pattern number corresponding to the battle effect, the variation mode number corresponding to "reach" is always determined.

In the main control board 300, when the variation pattern number corresponding to "2-second jackpot" or "8-second jackpot" is determined as the execution mode in the latter half, the variation mode number corresponding to "none" is always determined. To.

FIG. 54 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the number of fluctuations in the high-probability gaming state and the execution pattern of the fluctuation effect. As described above, in the main control board 300, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number determination table, and the variation pattern random number determination table. Each of these tables is provided for each variable state. Then, in the high-probability gaming state, when the number of fluctuations (the number of fluctuations displayed by the special symbol) is 1 to 3, it is set to the high probability 1 fluctuation state, and the number of fluctuations (the number of fluctuations displayed by the special symbol) When it is 4 to 8 times, it is set to the high probability 2 fluctuation state, and when the number of fluctuations (the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol) is 9 times or more, it is set to the high probability 3 fluctuation state. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 has a reach group determination random number determination table, a reach mode determination random number determination table, and a variation pattern random number determination for these high-accuracy 1 fluctuation states, high-accuracy 2 fluctuation states, and high-accuracy 3 fluctuation states. There is a table.

According to the table for the high-accuracy 1 fluctuation state, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), when the special symbol is a lost symbol, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number for "1 second loss" are always used. Hereinafter, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are collectively referred to as “variation information”). In other words, when the special symbol is a lost symbol and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command determined by the table for the high accuracy 1 variation state are received, the execution mode of the variation effect is always "1 second". The selection ratio of the variable effect determination table is set so that "loss" is determined.

In addition, according to the table for high accuracy 1 fluctuation state, when the special symbol A is determined, the fluctuation information for the battle production (indicated as "battle jackpot" in the figure) of the jackpot pattern (defeat pattern) is always provided. When it is determined and the special symbols B to F are determined, the fluctuation information for the "2-second jackpot" is always determined.

Further, according to the table for the high-accuracy 2 fluctuation state, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), when the special symbol is a lost symbol, the fluctuation information for "1 second loss" is always determined. .. On the other hand, according to this table for high accuracy 2 fluctuation state, when the special symbol A is determined, the fluctuation information for the "battle jackpot (defeat pattern)" is always determined, and the special symbols B to E are determined. When this is done, the fluctuation information for the "battle jackpot (winning pattern)" is always determined, and when the special symbol F is determined, the fluctuation information for the "8-second jackpot" is always determined. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the "4 jackpots" shown in FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b) is 8 seconds.

The "8-second jackpot" indicates the production of the "4 jackpot" shown in FIG. 52 (b). In the sub-control board 330, when the execution mode of the variation effect is determined to be "8-second jackpot", it is determined whether the hold continuous effect can be executed, and if it is feasible, the "8-second jackpot" effect is produced. Is replaced with the effect including the display of the rewind image and the hold continuous effect shown in FIG. 52 (a). The selection ratio is set so that this "8-second jackpot" is selected only when the special symbol F is determined in the high-accuracy 2-fluctuation state.

Further, according to the table for the high-accuracy 3 fluctuation state, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), when the special symbol is a lost symbol, the fluctuation information for "2 to 8 seconds loss" or the loss The battle production of the pattern (indicated as "battle loss" in the figure) is decided. As is clear from FIG. 54, the battle effect of the loss pattern is not executed within 8 times after the big role game. In addition, according to this table for high-accuracy 3 fluctuation states, when the special symbol A is determined, the variation information for the "battle jackpot (defeat pattern)" is always determined, and the special symbols B to F are determined. When this is done, the fluctuation information for the "battle jackpot (winning pattern)" is always determined.

As described above, by setting the selection ratio of the fluctuation information determined in the high-probability gaming state as described above according to the number of fluctuations, the effect immediately after the big role game is shown in FIGS. 50 to 52. It becomes feasible.

The production control process on the sub-control board 330 will be described below.

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating the 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. 56 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. 57 is a flowchart illustrating a look-ahead designation command reception process executed when a look-ahead designation command is received among the above command analysis processes. As described above, the look-ahead designation command is set on the main control board 300 in step S536-5, step S536-21, step S536-25, and step S536-27 of FIG. 22, and then the subcommand of step S100-39. It is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the transmission process (see FIG. 14).

(Step S1210-1)
First, the sub CPU 330a analyzes the received pre-reading designation command, stores the pre-judgment information indicating the special symbol, the variation mode number, and the variation pattern number in the pre-determination information storage unit, and ends the pre-reading designation command reception process. The pre-determination information storage unit includes a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. The first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the pre-determination information storage unit correspond to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure reserved storage area in the main control board 300, respectively. Here, among the pre-determination information storage units, the pre-determination information is stored in the storage units corresponding to the first to fourth storage units in which the hold is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area.

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. 26, and the variation pattern command is set on the main control board 300 in step S611-17 of FIG. 26. It is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) in steps S100-39.

(Step S1220-1)
First, the sub CPU 330a executes the variation effect determination process for determining the execution mode of the variation effect in the first half and the second half based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Further, here, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c that are finally stopped and displayed, and the effect symbols 210a, 210c that are displayed at the time of reach are also determined. However, when the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are displayed in the minimum size on the lower left of the effect display unit 200a, the symbols are determined in step S1220-25 described later.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game is in the high probability gaming state, the process is transferred to step S1220-5, and if it is determined that the game is not in the high probability gaming state, the process is transferred to step S1220-37.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a adds 1 to the counter value (K) of the high-probability fluctuation count counter that counts the number of fluctuations in the high-probability gaming state.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value (K) updated in step S1220-5 is 3 or less. As a result, if it is determined that K ≦ 3, the process is transferred to step S1220-9, and if it is determined that K ≦ 3, the process is transferred to step S1220-27.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the execution mode of the variation effect determined in step S1220-1 is "2 seconds jackpot". As a result, if it is determined that the hit is "2 seconds jackpot", the process is transferred to step S1220-11, and if it is determined that the result is not "2 seconds jackpot", the process is transferred to step S1220-13.

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a performs a screen cracking effect execution process for displaying an image in which the screen of the effect display unit 200a is cracked 1 second after the start of fluctuation.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the hold sequence flag indicating the execution of the hold sequence effect is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the hold ream flag is on, the process is transferred to step S1220-25, and if it is determined that the hold ream flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S1220-15. Although detailed description will be omitted, this hold ream flag is turned off at a predetermined timing, such as when the third lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the high-probability gaming state, or when the jackpot fluctuation ends.

(Step S1220-15)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the fluctuation is a jackpot fluctuation. As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation is not present, the process is transferred to step S1220-21, and if it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation is not present, the process is transferred to step S1220-17.

(Step S1220-17)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value (K) updated in step S1220-5 is 1. As a result, if it is determined that K = 1, the process is transferred to step S1220-19, and if it is determined that K = 1, the process is transferred to step S1220-21.

(Step S1220-19)
The sub CPU 330a executes a process of displaying the screen of "continuation of consecutive villas" on the effect display unit 200a, and shifts the process to step S1220-25.

(Step S1220-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value (K) updated in step S1220-5 is 3. As a result, if it is determined that K = 3, the process is transferred to step S1220-23, and if it is determined that K = 3, the process is transferred to step S1220-25.

(Step S1220-23)
The sub CPU 330a switches the background image of the effect display unit 200a to a background image dedicated to the high-probability gaming state, and performs background effect execution processing for outputting a predetermined BGM.

(Step S1220-25)
The sub CPU 330a determines the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c to be displayed in the lower left of the effect display unit 200a, and shifts the process to step S1220-37. When the special symbol A is determined, the battle effect (defeat pattern) is executed. In this case, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are determined in step S1220-1. Move to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S1220-27)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value (K) updated in step S1220-5 is 8 or less. As a result, if it is determined that K ≦ 8, the process is transferred to step S1220-29, and if it is determined that K ≦ 8, the process is transferred to step S1220-37.

(Step S1220-29)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the execution mode of the variation effect determined in step S1220-1 is "8-second jackpot". As a result, if it is determined that the hit is "8 seconds jackpot", the process is transferred to step S1220-31, and if it is determined that the result is not "8 seconds jackpot", the process is transferred to steps S1220-37.

(Step S1220-31)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the previous jackpot is a 16R jackpot. As a result, if it is determined that it is a 16R jackpot, the process is transferred to step S1220-33, and if it is determined that it is not a 16R jackpot, the process is transferred to step S1220-37.

(Step S1220-33)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not there is a fluctuation interruption history indicating that the variation display of the special symbol has been interrupted. Although detailed description will be omitted, in the main control board 300, when the variation display of the special symbol is interrupted, the customer waiting command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 in step S610-5. When the sub-control board 330 receives the customer waiting command after being set to the high-probability gaming state, the fluctuation interruption history is stored. Here, if it is determined that there is no fluctuation interruption history, the process is transferred to step S1220-35, and if it is determined that there is a fluctuation interruption history, the process is transferred to step S1220-37.

(Step S1220-35)
The sub CPU 330a replaces the execution mode of the variation effect determined in step S1220-1 with the execution mode of the variation effect shown in FIG. 52 (a), which displays a rewind image or executes a hold continuous effect. Is replaced.

(Step S1220-37)
The sub CPU 330a sets the variation effect execution data for executing the variation effect in the timetable according to the determination of each of the above steps, and ends the variation command reception process. In step S1100-7, the effect is controlled according to the variation effect execution data set here.

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. 28, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 14) of step S100-39. To.

(Step S1230-1)
The sub CPU 330a first determines whether the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A. As a result, if it is determined that it is the special symbol A, the process is transferred to step S1230-3, and if it is determined that it is not the special symbol A, the process is transferred to step S1230-5.

(Step S1230-3)
The sub CPU 330a starts a predetermined major effect and ends the opening designation command reception process.

(Step S1230-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the jackpot symbol is the special symbol F, that is, whether the major role game is the 16R big role game. As a result, if it is determined that it is the special symbol F, the process is transferred to step S1230-9, and if it is determined that it is not the special symbol F, the process is transferred to step S1230-7.

(Step S1230-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines the number of balls to be displayed on the effect display unit 200a in the ball output acquisition effect executed during the opening, and the ball output determination display process for displaying the determined number of balls on the effect display unit 200a. Is performed, and the processing for receiving the opening designation command is terminated. Here, the number of balls to be played is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol.

(Step S1230-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the 16R jackpot hold is included by the third hold based on the pre-determination information. As a result, if it is determined that the 16R jackpot hold is included, the process is transferred to step S1230-11, and if it is determined that the 16R jackpot hold is not included, the process is transferred to step S1230-7.

(Step S1230-11)
The sub CPU 330a performs a notification effect lottery process that determines by lottery whether or not to execute the notification effect in the ball output acquisition effect. Here, the execution of the notification effect is determined with a predetermined probability (for example, 50% to 100%).

(Step S1230-13)
The sub CPU 330a determines in step S1230-11 whether the execution of the notification effect is determined. As a result, if it is determined that the execution of the notification effect is determined, the process is transferred to step S1230-15, and if it is determined that the execution of the notification effect is not determined, the process is transferred to step S1230-7.

(Step S1230-15)
The sub CPU 330a performs a notification effect execution process for displaying "limit breakthrough" on the effect display unit 200a and executing the notification effect in the payout acquisition effect executed during the opening.

(Step S1230-17)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the hold sequence flag and ends the opening designation command reception process.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating an ending designation command reception process executed when the ending designation command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the ending designation command is set on the main control board 300 in step S660-13 of FIG. 32, and then transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 14) of step S100-39. To.

(Step S1240-1)
The sub CPU 330a first determines whether the hold sequence flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the hold ream flag is on, the process is transferred to step S1240-3, and if it is determined that the hold ream flag is not on, the process is transferred to step S1240-5.

(Step S1240-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs a hold continuous effect execution process for displaying "limit breakthrough" on the effect display unit 200a and executing the hold continuous effect, and ends the ending designation command reception process.

(Step S1240-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes a process of displaying "GOLDEN TIME rush" on the effect display unit 200a, and ends the ending 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, four games in which two game states having different jackpot winning probabilities and two game states having different ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 122 are combined. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the game state are not limited to this.

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. By doing so, it was decided that the 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, when the 16R major role game that maximizes the number of prize balls that can be obtained is executed twice within a predetermined period, the notification effect and the hold continuous effect are executed. That is, when the big role game to be executed first is the 16R big role game and the 16R big hit hold is stored, the notification effect or the like is executed. However, regardless of the number of prize balls that can be obtained (the number of balls to be played), the above-mentioned notification effect or hold continuous effect may be executed when the major role game is executed twice within a predetermined period. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the notification effect or the like is executed on the condition that the high-probability gaming state is set after the big role game, but the notification is also performed when the low-probability gaming state is set after the big role game. You may perform a production or a hold continuous production.

Further, in the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed during the opening, but the execution timing of the notification effect is not limited to this. The notification effect may be executed at a predetermined timing between the time when the result of the big win lottery (the result of the determination of winning the big hit) is derived and the time when the big win game ends. Therefore, the notification effect may be executed during the big role game or during the variable effect.

Moreover, the content of the production in the above embodiment is only an example. In any case, if the notification effect is not executed before the end of the big role game, the predetermined background effect is started after the end of the big role game, and the notification effect is executed until the end of the big role game. If this is the case, a predetermined hold continuous effect may be executed instead of the background effect between the end of the major role game and the start of the next major role game. Then, when the background effect is executed after the end of the big role game, and the specific big hit hold information is read out within a predetermined period after the end of the big role game, and the judgment result of winning the big win is derived. In addition, it may be possible to execute the pending continuous production.

Therefore, in the above embodiment, 16R jackpot hold (specific jackpot hold information) when the number of major win lottery (the number of times the determination result is derived by the determination means) is within 3 times (first number of times) after the end of the big win game. ) Was read out, and the notification effect was executed. Then, after the end of the big role game, the case where the number of times of the big role lottery is 4 times or more (more than the first number of times) and 8 times or less (within the second number of times) is set as a predetermined period, and the notification effect is performed. If it was not executed, the hold continuous effect could be executed on condition that the 16R jackpot hold was read within this predetermined period. However, for example, even when the notification effect is not executed and the 16R jackpot hold is read within 3 times (the first number of times), the hold continuous effect is executed after the background effect is executed. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, the background effect is started at the same time as the start of the third variable display of the special symbol after the big role game, but the start timing of the background effect is not limited to this, for example, during the ending or the big role. After the end of the game, the background effect may be started at the same time as the start of the first variable display of the special symbol.

Further, according to the process of the above embodiment, when the hold continuous effect is executed and the 16R big role game is executed, if the 16R big hit hold is further stored by the start of the opening, the notification effect and the notification effect are further performed. Hold continuous production can be executed. That is, there is no limit to the number of times that the hold continuous effect is continuously executed. However, the hold continuous production may be executed only once.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of FIG. 21 corresponds to the hold storage means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of steps S610-9 and S610-11 of FIG. 25 corresponds to the determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 29 to 33 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 FIG. 22 corresponds to the pre-determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of FIG. 59 corresponds to the notification effect executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of step S1220-23 of FIG. 58 corresponds to the background effect executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processes of step S1220-35 of FIG. 58 and step S1240-3 of FIG. 60 corresponds to the hold continuous effect executing means of the present invention.

100 Game machine 108 Game board 120 1st start port 122 2nd start port 128 Grand prize opening 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

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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 where the game ball can enter, and
A hold storage means that acquires predetermined hold information and stores it in the storage unit on condition that the game ball enters the starting area.
When the start condition is satisfied, the holding information stored in the storage unit is read out to determine whether or not the jackpot can be won.
A major role game in which a round game in which the big winning opening provided in the game area is opened is performed a predetermined number of times on condition that the determination result of winning the jackpot is derived by the determination means. The means of execution and
After the execution of the major role game, an advantageous game state setting means capable of setting an advantageous game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and an advantageous game state setting means.
Preliminary determination means for determining whether specific jackpot holding information from which the determination result of winning the jackpot is derived by the determination means is stored in the storage unit, and
The specific jackpot hold information is released at a predetermined timing from the time when the determination result of winning the jackpot is derived by the determination means to the end of the predetermined round game in the jackpot game related to the determination result. As a notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect of performing a predetermined notification display for notifying that the information is stored and continuously displaying the predetermined notification display during the round game after the predetermined round game. ,
A background effect executing means for starting a predetermined background effect after the end of the big role game when the notification effect is not executed until the end of the big role game.
If the notification effect is executed before the end of the major role game, a predetermined pending continuous effect is performed instead of the background effect between the end of the major role game and the start of the next major role game. Hold continuous production execution means to be executed,
With
The background effect can be started when the advantageous game state is set after the execution of the major role game.
The holding continuous production execution means
In the case where the background effect is executed after the end of the big role game, the specific big hit hold information is read out within a predetermined period after the end of the big role game, and the determination result of winning the big win is derived. A gaming machine characterized in that the above-mentioned pending continuous production can be executed even when it is performed.

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