JP6890928B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is set to a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state.

In a conventional gaming machine, a big role lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball enters the starting opening, and when a big hit is won by this big role lottery, a big role game in which the big winning opening is opened is executed. Then, when the big win game is executed, it is set to a low probability game state in which the jackpot winning probability is low or a high probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is high.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a probability variation region is provided in one of the two major winning openings, and when a gaming ball enters the probability variation region in a specific round game during a major role game, the gaming state after the major role game is high. A gaming machine that is in a stochastic gaming state is disclosed.

Japanese Patent No. 4883820

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the player's willingness to play is reduced except for the specific round gaming in which the gaming ball can enter the probabilistic area during the major role game. Therefore, there is a demand for the development of a gaming machine having a new playability that can improve the playing motivation of a player who is playing a major role.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is selected from a gaming board in which a gaming area in which a gaming ball flows down is formed, and a symbol including a lost symbol and a plurality of types of jackpot symbols when a starting condition is satisfied. A symbol determining means for determining any of the symbols, a symbol display means for causing the symbol display unit to stop and display the symbol when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, and the symbol display unit. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot opening / closing means for performing a major game in which the jackpot provided in the game area is controlled to open / close and the round game is executed a plurality of times, and the jackpot opening / closing means are entered. A movable member that switches between a probabilistic region in which the ball can enter, an open state that guides the game ball to the probabilistic region, and a closed state that does not guide the game ball to the probabilistic region, and the round game of the major game. previously set as the Unlike conventional round game to preclude entry of a game ball to the probability variation region, to allow entry of the movable member the open state to the probability variation region said movable member in a closed state In a specific round game, when the game ball enters the probabilistic area, the game state is set to the high-probability game state, and when the game ball does not enter the probabilistic area, the game state is changed to the low-probability game state. a gaming state setting means for setting, and a movable member control means for actuating said movable member according to the set operating conditions for each of the bonus game symbol, as the operating conditions, to switch the movable member to the open state The number of operating balls preset in the above and the opening time, which is the time for opening the movable member, are defined for each jackpot symbol, and the specific round game is executed in the number of times of the round game in the big role game. is and whether is defined differently depending on the jackpot symbol which, said movable member control means, that the specific round game counts that ball entrance to the winning opening the gaming reaches said number of working sphere The movable member is operated by the above, and the movable member is kept in an open state for the opening time .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play by providing new playability.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which shows the state which the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the big prize opening. 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 1st figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a 2nd figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the operating condition of a movable member. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of a big role game. 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 probability variation region passing process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol 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.

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

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and an inner frame 104 that is openably and closably attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism. 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 gaming machine 100. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming 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 gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 as seen from the player facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is the gaming area 116 as seen by the player facing the gaming machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game 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.

The first starting port 120 is the lower part of the game area 116, and only the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a can enter the ball, or the game ball entering the first game area 116a is better. , It is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball which has entered the second game area 116b.

Further, the second starting port 122 is located in the second game area 116b, and only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the ball, or the game that has entered the second game area 116b. The ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 116a. The second starting port 122 is configured by a variable starting winning device having a movable piece 122b, and the ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 122 is variable. Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided so that the movable piece 122b can be opened and closed, and when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. It has become difficult. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the second game area 116b, a lottery of a normal symbol described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is in an open state for a predetermined time. Is controlled by. 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.

Further, only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second game area 116b, or the game ball entering the second game area 116b is the first game area 116a. The first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are provided at positions where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are collectively referred to as a large winning opening. An opening / closing door 126b is provided in the first large winning opening 126 so as to be openable / closable. Normally, the opening / closing door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126 to allow a game ball to enter the first large winning opening 126. The ball is impossible. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big role game is executed, the opening / closing door 126b is opened, the opening / closing door 126b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 126. Then, when the game ball enters the first prize opening 126, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

Further, the opening / closing door 128b of the second large winning opening 128 is provided so that the opening / closing door 128b can be opened / closed. Normally, the opening / closing door 128b closes the second large winning opening 128 to allow the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 128. It is maintained in a closed state that makes it impossible to enter the ball. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big role game is executed, the opening / closing door 128b is opened, the opening / closing door 128b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can be inserted into the second big winning opening 128. Transition to the state. Then, when the game ball enters the second prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

At the bottom of the game area 116, none of the general winning openings 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first major winning opening 126, and the second major winning opening 128 entered the ball. A discharge port 130 for discharging the game ball from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 is provided.

The gaming 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 button 208 for receiving an operation of a player are provided.

The effect display device 200 includes a main effect display unit 200a and a sub effect display unit 201a, which are composed of an image display unit for displaying an image. The main effect display unit 200a is arranged so as to be visible from the front side of the game machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variablely displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and the player is notified of the major winning combination lottery result depending on the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. The production will be executed. Further, the sub-effect display unit 201a is provided above the main effect display unit 200a, and an auxiliary effect image is displayed during the variable effect.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the main effect display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108. It is movable up to the front of the main effect 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 main effect display unit 200a.

The audio output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 and the lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and is variously directed toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 according to an image or the like displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. Output audio.

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

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

Further, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 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.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a large winning opening. As described above, the second game area 116b is provided with the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128. Since the basic configurations of the first major winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128 are the same, each configuration will be described below using the first major winning opening 126, and the configuration of the second major winning opening 128 will be described below. Is supplemented in parentheses.

As shown in FIG. 3A, a lead-out path 126d (lead-out path 128d) is provided inside the first special winning opening 126 (second major winning opening 128), and the first major winning opening 126 (1st major winning opening 126) is provided. The second major winning opening 128) is inclined so that all the game balls that have entered the inside are guided to the lead-out path 126d (lead-out path 128d). The lead-out path 126d (lead-out path 128d) includes a first probabilistic region 140b (second probabilistic region 150b) and a first non-probability region 140c (second non-probability region 150c) formed of holes through which the game ball can pass. It is provided. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first prize opening 126 (second prize opening 128) has a first probability variation region 140b (second probability variation region 150b) and a first non-probability variation region 140c (second non-probability variation region 150c). ), And is configured to be discharged to the back side of the game board 108. In the following, the first probabilistic region 140b and the second probabilistic region 150b may be collectively referred to as a probabilistic region, and the first non-probable region 140c and the second non-probable region 150c may be collectively referred to as a non-probable region. ..

The first large winning opening 126 (second large winning opening 128) is provided with a first movable member 142 (second movable member 152) that opens and closes the first probability variation region 140b (second probability variation region 150b). There is. The first movable member 142 (second movable member 152) is in an open state that allows the game ball to enter the first probability variation region 140b (second probability variation region 150b) by its operation (slide), and the first. It switches to a closed state that makes it impossible for the game ball to enter the probability variation region 140b (second probability variation region 150b).

More specifically, when the first movable member 142 (second movable member 152) shifts to the open state shown in FIG. 3 (b), the first non-probable variable region 140c (second non-probable variable region 150c) becomes first movable. It is blocked by the member 142 (second movable member 152), and the game ball can pass through the first probability variation region 140b (second probability variation region 150b). On the other hand, when the first movable member 142 (second movable member 152) shifts to the closed state shown in FIG. 3C, the first probabilistic variation region 140b (second probabilistic variation region 150b) becomes the first movable member 142 (second probabilistic member 142). It is blocked by the movable member 152), and the game ball passes through the first non-probability region 140c (second non-probability region 150c). As will be described in detail later, when the game ball enters the probability change area during the execution of the big role game, the game state after the end of the big role game is set to the high probability game state, and the probability change area during the execution of the big role game. If the game ball does not enter the game, the game state after the end of the major role game is set to the low-probability game state. In the following, the first movable member 142 and the second movable member 152 may be collectively referred to as a movable member.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control means for controlling the progress of the game.

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

The gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is started mainly by a special game started by entering the gaming ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting opening 122 and by passing the gaming ball through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games. 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.

The main control board 300 has a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting port 120. Detection switch 120s, 2nd start port detection switch 122s for detecting that a game ball has entered the 2nd start port 122, gate detection switch 124s for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, 1st grand prize opening 1st big winning opening detection switch 126s that detects that a game ball has entered 126, 2nd big winning opening detection switch 128s that detects that a game ball has entered 2nd big winning opening 128, 1st probability change The first probabilistic region detection switch 140s that detects that the game ball has entered the region 140b and the second probabilistic region detection switch 150s that detects that the game ball has entered the second probabilistic region 150b are connected, and each of these is connected. A detection signal is input from the detection switch to the main control board 300.

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 first special winning opening solenoid that operates the opening / closing door 126b that opens and closes the first winning opening 126 The 126c, the second special winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening / closing door 128b that opens and closes the second special winning opening 128, the first movable member driving solenoid 142c that moves the first movable member 142, and the second movable member 152. The movable second movable member drive solenoid 152c is connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 122, the first winning opening 126, the second winning opening 128, and the probability variation region. It has become so.

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.

The game machine 100 may have an abnormality or fraud such as a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism, a door opening sensor for detecting the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106, and the like. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors (not shown) for detecting this are provided, and each abnormality detection sensor is configured to input an abnormality detection signal to the main control board 300.

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 for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and each time the game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is supposed to be entered.

Then, when a predetermined amount or more of 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 launch control circuit 320 is connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. When the launch control circuit 320 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 310, the launch control circuit 320 permits the launch. The launch control circuit 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 and detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112. Has been done. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control 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, a sub RAM 330c, and an RTC 330d, 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. ing. 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 main effect display unit 200a and the sub-effect display unit 201a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large number of various image data displayed on the main effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a, and the sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown) to perform the main effect. It controls the image display of the effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a.

In addition, the sub-control board 330 moves the effect accessory device 202, controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 204, and controls the sound output from the sound output device 206. Further, when the operation detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 208s that detects that the effect button 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. The RTC330d provided on the sub-control board 330 receives power from the backup power source and measures the current time.

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

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and a low-probability gaming state is defined as a gaming state when both of these games are advanced. 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 in the low-probability game state, the probability of acquiring the right to execute the big role game in which the first prize opening 126 and the second prize opening 128 are opened is set low. It is a gaming state, and the high-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute 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 first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are opened, and the game ball enters the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128. The possible major role game is executed, and the game state after the end of the major role game is set to any of the above game states. In the following, the major role lottery method will be described.

As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers related to the big win lottery (big hit determination random number, hit symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach). The mode determination random number and the fluctuation pattern random number) are acquired, and each of these random number values is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area when the game ball enters the first start 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 the game ball enters the first starting port 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first storage units to the fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area, the first storage Store special 1 hold in the department. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting 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. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, the big hit determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when the big hit is determined, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A big role lottery will be held.

When starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold in the low probability game state, as shown in FIG. 5A, the low probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table, 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 starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 5B, the high-probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10618, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a small hit. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/106, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 1.01. In this way, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is about four times that in the low-probability gaming state, and the jackpot or small hit is always won.

FIG. 6 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" or "small hit" is derived by the above-mentioned big win lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, if the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, the symbol random number determination table a for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 6 (a), and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol random number determination table a for special 2 is selected. Further, when the "small hit" is won in the big winning combination lottery, the symbol random number determination table for the small hit is selected as shown in FIG. 6 (c) regardless of the type of hold. In the following, the special symbol determined by the hit symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is referred to as a jackpot symbol, and is determined when the small hit determination result is obtained. The special symbol is called a small hit symbol, and the special symbol determined when the determination result of loss is obtained is called a loss symbol.

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6 (b), according to the acquired value of the winning symbol random number, As shown in the figure, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, according to the small hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 6 (c), the type of special symbol (small hit symbol) is determined as shown in the figure according to the value of the acquired hit symbol random number. On the other hand, if the result of the big role lottery is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by holding the special 1, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is the 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" or "small hit", and is not referred to when the big winning lottery result is "missing". Here, it is decided that different jackpot symbols are determined in the special 1 per symbol random number determination table and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table. However, the same jackpot symbol may be determined in both tables, or the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) may be determined by referring to the 1 hit symbol random number determination table regardless of the hold type. Good.

FIG. 7 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 a preset table is selected according to the hold type, the number of holds, the game state, the variable state associated with the game state, and the like. 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. 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.

For example, when the game state is set to the non-time saving game state, when the big role lottery result of "loss" is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of holds for the special 1 hold when the big role lottery is performed ( Hereinafter, if the number (hereinafter simply referred to as “number of hold”) is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 7 (a). Similarly, when the normal game state is set and the result of the big role lottery of "missing" is derived based on the special 1 hold, if the number of holds when performing the big role lottery is 1 or 2. , As shown in FIG. 7 (b), if the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected and the number of pending numbers is 3, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected as shown in FIG. 7 (c). Will be done. In FIG. 7, 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.

In addition, here, the reach group determination random number determination table referred to when the major role lottery result of "loss" is derived based on the special 1 hold in the non-time saving game state has been described, but this is described in the main ROM 300b. In addition, a large number of reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

If the result of the big win lottery is "big hit" or "small 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 "missing", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit".

FIG. 8 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 a time reach mode determination random number determination table and a small hit time reach mode determination random number determination table selected when the result of the big win lottery is "small hit". 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 big hit and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of small hit are reserved types. It is provided for each. In addition, each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each game state and symbol type. Here, FIG. 8A shows an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for special 1 jackpot. FIG. 8 (b) shows an example of the special 1 jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table, and FIG. 8 (c) shows an example of the special 1 small hit reach mode determination random number determination table. Shown in.

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. 8A, 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 FIGS. 8 (b) and 8 (c), the big hit reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type is obtained. 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, when the result of the above-mentioned big win lottery is "small hit", as shown in FIG. 8D, the small hit reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type is selected. The variable mode number is determined based on the selected small hit time 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. 8, 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 group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, when a hexadecimal number is indicated, "H" is added, but the description of XXH in FIGS. 8 to 10 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by the 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. 7. 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 at the time of loss shown in FIG. 8A according to the determined group type and game state.

On the other hand, if the result of the big win lottery is "big hit" or "small hit", the determined big hit symbol or small hit symbol (type of special symbol), big hit, or game state at the time of small hit winning, etc. The variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by referring to the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 8 and using the reach mode determination random number.

FIG. 9 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. 10 is a diagram illustrating a fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a). According to this variation time 1 determination table, the variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined as described above, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b). According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, the fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery, that is, the fluctuation time.

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

FIG. 11 is a first diagram for explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table, and FIG. 12 is a second diagram for explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. This special electric accessory operating ram set table stores various data for controlling a large role game or a small hit game, and during the large role game and the small hit game, this special electric accessory operating ram set is stored. With reference to the table, the first prize-winning port solenoid 126c and the second prize-winning port solenoid 128c are energized and controlled. In addition, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and the special symbol type determined at the start of the large role game or the small hit game is selected. The corresponding table is set. Here, the control data of the big hit symbol is shown, and the control data of the small hit symbol is not shown.

In the present embodiment, special symbols A to M are provided as jackpot symbols, and special symbols a are provided as small hit symbols. When the jackpot symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 11, the first special winning opening 126 and the second winning opening 128 are opened and closed in a predetermined opening / closing pattern with reference to the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The opening / closing process that controls opening / closing is executed. The big role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the first big winning opening 126 or the second big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small hit game is executed only once.

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 (during one large role game or small hit game). Number of round games to be executed), open large winning opening (1st large winning opening 126 and 2nd large winning opening 128 opened in each round game), number of special electric accessory opening / closing switching (1st during 1 round game) 1st big winning opening 126 and 2nd big winning opening 128 open times), solenoid energizing time (1st big winning opening 126c and 2nd big winning opening solenoid 126c and 2nd big for each opening number of 1st big winning opening 126 and 2nd big winning opening 128) Energization time of the winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of one first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128), a specified number (the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 126 in one round game) Maximum number of winning openings 128), large winning opening closing valid time (closing time of first major winning opening 126 and second major winning opening 128 between round games, that is, interval time between rounds), ending time (inter-round interval time) The waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game) is stored in advance as control data of the big role game for each type of jackpot symbol as shown in the figure.

When the special symbols A, B, C, and E are determined as the jackpot symbols, the major role game composed of four round games is executed. Further, when the special symbols A, B, C, and E are determined, the first large winning opening 126 is opened in all four round games. During each round game, a predetermined time (29.0 seconds) has passed since the specified number (8) of game balls entered the first prize opening 126 or the first prize opening 126 was opened. After that, the round game ends. When the player maintains the operation handle 112 at a predetermined angle, the game balls are fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Therefore, when the special symbols A, B, C, and E are determined, it is possible to insert a specified number of game balls into the first large winning opening 126 in all four round games.

Further, when the special symbol D is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 16 round games is executed. Further, when the special symbol D is determined, the first large winning opening 126 is opened in all 16 round games. During each round game, a predetermined time (29.0 seconds) has passed since the specified number (8) of game balls entered the first prize opening 126 or the first prize opening 126 was opened. After that, the round game ends. Therefore, when the special symbol D is determined, it is possible to insert a specified number of game balls into the first large winning opening 126 in all 16 round games.

Further, when the special symbol F is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 16 round games is executed. When the special symbol F is decided, the second big winning opening 128 is opened in all 16 round games. During each round game, a specified number (8) of game balls enter the 2nd prize opening 128, or the round game ends when a predetermined time elapses after the 2nd prize opening 128 is opened. It becomes. Here, in the big role game in which the special symbol F is determined and executed, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 128 in the 1st to 4th round games is 29.0 seconds, but the 5th to 16th rounds. The maximum opening time of the second winning opening 128 in the game is 0.1 seconds. As described above, since the firing interval of the game ball is 0.6 seconds at the shortest, in the 5th to 16th round games, the game ball can hardly be inserted into the second large winning opening 128. Therefore, when the special symbol F is determined, it is practically possible to obtain only the prize balls for four round games.

Further, when the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 16 round games is executed. When the special symbol G is decided, the second big winning opening 128 is opened in all 16 round games. During each round game, a specified number (8) of game balls enter the 2nd prize opening 128, or the round game ends when a predetermined time elapses after the 2nd prize opening 128 is opened. It becomes. In the big role game in which the special symbol G is determined and executed, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 128 in the 1st to 6th round games is 29.0 seconds, but in the 7th to 16th round games, the maximum opening time is 29.0 seconds. The maximum opening time of the two major winning openings 128 is 0.1 seconds. Therefore, when the special symbol G is determined, it is practically possible to obtain only the prize balls for six round games.

Further, when the special symbol H is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 16 round games is executed. When the special symbol H is determined, the second big winning opening 128 is opened in all 16 round games. During each round game, a specified number (8) of game balls enter the 2nd prize opening 128, or the round game ends when a predetermined time elapses after the 2nd prize opening 128 is opened. It becomes. In the big role game in which the special symbol H is determined and executed, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 128 in the 1st to 8th round games is 29.0 seconds, but in the 9th to 16th round games, the maximum opening time is 29.0 seconds. The maximum opening time of the two major winning openings 128 is 0.1 seconds. Therefore, when the special symbol H is determined, it is practically possible to obtain only the prize balls for eight round games.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the special symbol I is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 16 round games is executed. When the special symbol I is decided, the second big winning opening 128 is opened in all 16 round games. During each round game, a specified number (8) of game balls enter the 2nd prize opening 128, or the round game ends when a predetermined time elapses after the 2nd prize opening 128 is opened. It becomes. In the big role game in which the special symbol I is determined and executed, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 128 in the 1st to 10th round games is 29.0 seconds, but in the 11th to 16th round games, the maximum opening time is 29.0 seconds. The maximum opening time of the two major winning openings 128 is 0.1 seconds. Therefore, when the special symbol I is determined, it is possible to obtain a prize ball for 10 round games.

Further, when the special symbol J is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 16 round games is executed. When the special symbol J is decided, the second big winning opening 128 is opened in all 16 round games. During each round game, a specified number (8) of game balls enter the 2nd prize opening 128, or the round game ends when a predetermined time elapses after the 2nd prize opening 128 is opened. It becomes. In the big role game in which the special symbol J is determined and executed, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 128 in the 1st to 12th round games is 29.0 seconds, but in the 13th to 16th round games, the maximum opening time is 29.0 seconds. The maximum opening time of the two major winning openings 128 is 0.1 seconds. Therefore, when the special symbol J is determined, it is possible to obtain a prize ball for 12 round games.

Further, when the special symbol K is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 16 round games is executed. When the special symbol K is decided, the second big winning opening 128 is opened in all 16 round games. During each round game, a specified number (8) of game balls enter the 2nd prize opening 128, or the round game ends when a predetermined time elapses after the 2nd prize opening 128 is opened. It becomes. In the big role game in which the special symbol K is determined and executed, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 128 in the 1st to 14th round games is 29.0 seconds, but in the 15th to 16th round games, the maximum opening time is 29.0 seconds. The maximum opening time of the two major winning openings 128 is 0.1 seconds. Therefore, when the special symbol K is determined, it is possible to obtain a prize ball for 14 round games.

Further, when the special symbol L is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of 16 round games is executed. When the special symbol L is decided, the second big winning opening 128 is opened in all 16 round games. During each round game, a specified number (8) of game balls enter the 2nd prize opening 128, or the round game ends when a predetermined time elapses after the 2nd prize opening 128 is opened. It becomes. In the large role game in which the special symbol L is determined and executed, the maximum opening time of the second large winning opening 128 is 29.0 seconds in all of the 1st to 16th round games. Therefore, when the special symbol L is determined, the prize balls for 16 round games can be obtained.

Further, when the special symbol M is determined as the jackpot symbol, the major role game composed of four round games is executed. Further, when the special symbol M is determined, the first large winning opening 126 is opened in all four round games. During each round game, a predetermined time (29.0 seconds) has passed since the specified number (8) of game balls entered the first prize opening 126 or the first prize opening 126 was opened. After that, the round game ends. Therefore, when the special symbol M is determined, the prize balls for four round games can be obtained.

Although detailed description is omitted, when the special symbol a, which is a small hit symbol, is determined, the small hit game composed of one round game is executed. In the small hit game in which the special symbol a is determined and executed, the second large winning opening 128 is opened for 1.6 seconds in the first round game. Then, during this first round game, when a specified number (8) of game balls enter the second large winning opening 128, or when a predetermined time elapses after the second large winning opening 128 is opened. , The small hit game is over.

As described above, in the big role game, the round game in which the big winning opening is opened is executed a plurality of times, and the number of times the round game is executed is set in advance for each type of the big hit symbol. Further, in each jackpot symbol, any one of a plurality of round games to be executed is set as a specific round game. Normally, the movable member is held in a closed state that prevents the game ball from entering the probability variation region, but during the specific round game, the movable member switches from the closed state to the open state. Here, the operating conditions of the movable member, such as which round game is to be the specific round game and how the movable member is operated during the specific round game, are set in advance for each jackpot symbol. During the big role game, the operation of the movable member is controlled according to the operating conditions corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating operating conditions of the movable member. As shown in FIG. 13A, when a jackpot is won based on the special 1 hold, one of the special symbols A to D is determined as the jackpot symbol. According to the operating conditions set in the special symbol A, the first and third round games are defined as the specific round games. In addition, each jackpot symbol has, as operating conditions, the number of operating balls, which is the number of game balls entering the large winning opening for switching the movable member to the open state, and the time for controlling the movable member to the open state. Opening hours are specified. That is, in the present embodiment, in the specific round game, when the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening reaches a preset number of operating balls, the movable member is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined opening time. It will be switched.

According to the operating conditions set in the special symbol A, one (1C) is specified as the number of operating balls and 0.05 seconds is specified as the opening time for both the first and third round games. ing. Therefore, when the special symbol A is determined, in the first and third round games, when the first game ball enters the first large winning opening 126, the first movable member 142 takes 0.05 seconds. Only switches to the open state. The first large winning opening detection switch 126s for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first large winning opening 126 is arranged on the upstream side of the first probability variation region 140b. More specifically, the first major winning opening is such that the shortest time for the game ball detected by the first winning opening detection switch 126s to reach the first probability variation region 140b is, for example, about 0.5 seconds. The positional relationship between the detection switch 126s and the first probability variation region 140b is set. That is, when the special symbol A is determined, in the specific round game, the first probabilistic region 140b is opened, but the first movable region is prevented from entering the first probabilistic region 140b. The member 142 will operate. Therefore, when the special symbol A is determined, the gaming state after the big role game becomes the low probability gaming state.

The operating conditions set for the special symbols B and C are the same as the operating conditions set for the special symbols A. Therefore, even when the special symbols B and C are determined, the gaming state after the major role game is a low-probability gaming state.

Further, according to the operating conditions set in the special symbol D, the first, third, and fifth round games are defined as the specific round games. Then, for the first and third round games, one (1C) is specified as the number of operating balls, and 0.05 seconds is specified as the opening time. Therefore, even when the special symbol D is determined, the game ball does not enter the first probability variation region 140b in the first and third round games. On the other hand, for the fifth round game, one (1C) is specified as the number of operating balls, and 20 seconds is specified as the opening time. Therefore, when the special symbol D is determined, in the fifth round game, when the first game ball enters the first large winning opening 126, the first movable member 142 extends for 20 seconds. It switches to the open state. As a result, when the special symbol D is determined, the gaming state after the major role game becomes the high-probability gaming state as long as the player appropriately fires the gaming ball.

As described above, when the jackpot is won by holding the special symbol 1, the special symbol A is determined with a probability of 20%, the special symbols B and C are each determined with a probability of 15%, and the special symbol D is determined with a probability of 50%. Therefore, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 1, the probability that the gaming state becomes the high probability gaming state is 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, when a jackpot is won based on the special 2 hold, any of the special symbols E to M is determined as the jackpot symbol. The operating conditions set for the special symbol E are the same as the operating conditions set for the special symbols A, B, and C. Therefore, even when the special symbol E is determined, the gaming state after the major role game is a low-probability gaming state.

On the other hand, according to the operating conditions set in the special symbols F to L, the first and third round games are defined as the specific round games. For the first and third round games, one (1C) and two (2C) operating balls are specified, and 0.05 seconds and 20 seconds are specified as opening times, respectively. Therefore, for example, when the special symbol F is determined, in the first round game, when the first game ball enters the second large winning opening 128, the second movable member 152 takes only 0.05 seconds. It switches to the open state. The shortest time for the game ball detected by the second special winning opening detection switch 128s to reach the second probability variation region 150b is, for example, about 0.5 seconds, so that the second special winning opening detection switch 128s and the first 2 The positional relationship with the probability variation region 150b is set. Therefore, when the special symbol F is determined, in the first round game, the first game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 128 does not enter the second probability variation region 150b.

However, in the first round game, when the second game ball enters the second large winning opening 128, the second movable member 152 is maintained in the open state for 20 seconds. Therefore, when the special symbols F to L are determined, if the player properly fires the game ball, the game ball enters the second probability variation region 150b in the first round game, and after the big role game. The gaming state of is a high-probability gaming state.

According to the operating conditions set in the special symbols F to L, the same number of operating balls and opening time as those of the first round game are specified for the third round game. Therefore, even if the player stops the firing of the game ball and the game ball does not enter the second probability variation region 150b during the first round game, the third round game is performed again. 2 An opportunity is given to allow the game ball to enter the probability variation region 150b.

Further, according to the operating conditions set in the special symbol M, the first and third round games are defined as the specific round games. Then, for the first round game, one (1C) is specified as the number of operating balls, and 0.05 seconds is specified as the opening time. Further, for the third round game, the number of operating balls is specified as 1 (1C) and 5 (5C), and the opening time is specified as 0.05 seconds and 20 seconds, respectively. Therefore, when the special symbol M is determined, the game ball enters the first probability variation region 140b when the fifth game ball enters in the third round game. As a result, when the special symbol M is determined, the gaming state after the major role game becomes the high-probability gaming state as long as the player appropriately fires the gaming ball.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of a major role game. In the present embodiment, when the big role game is executed, the game state after the end of the big role game is set according to the determined special symbol and the presence or absence of the game ball entering the probability variation area during the specific round game. To.

According to this game state setting table, regardless of the type of the determined special symbol, if the game ball enters the probability variation area during the big role game, it is set to the high probability game state after the end of the big role game. , The number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "high probability number") is set to 170 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the result of the big win lottery is confirmed 170 times. However, the above-mentioned high-probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state of 1, and if a jackpot is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations, the high-probability number is set again. 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 big hit or the small hit is derived 170 times without deriving the lottery result of the big hit in the high-probability game state, The gaming state will be changed to the low probability gaming state. In addition, regardless of the type of the determined special symbol, if the game ball does not enter the probability variation area during the big role game, it is set to the low probability game state after the end of the big role game.

In addition, when the game ball enters the probability variation area during the big role game, the time saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, and the number of times the time saving game state is continued (hereinafter referred to as "time saving number") is 170 times. Is set to. This means that the time-saving game state continues until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed 170 times. However, the above-mentioned number of times of time reduction indicates the maximum number of times of continuation in the time-saving game state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of times of continuation, the number of times of time reduction is set again. It will be. In addition, when the game ball does not enter the probability variation area during the big role game, it is set to the non-time saving game state regardless of the type of the special symbol.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, from the open state and the open state that allow the game ball to enter the first probability variation region 140b and the first probability variation region 140b into the first grand prize opening 126. Also provided is a first movable member 142 that switches to a closed state that makes it difficult (impossible) for the game ball to enter the first probability variation region 140b. In addition, the open state that allows the game ball to enter the second probability variation region 150b and the second probability variation region 150b into the second large winning opening 128, and the game ball that enters the second probability variation region 150b rather than the open state. A second movable member 152 that switches to a closed state that makes it difficult (impossible) to enter is provided. Then, in the specific round game set in advance in the round game, when the game ball enters the first probability change area 140b or the second probability change area 150b, the game state is set to the high probability game state, and the first probability change area is set. When the game ball does not enter either the 140b or the second probability variation region 150b, the game state is set to the low probability game state.

In this way, since there is a possibility that the game ball enters the probability variation area in each of the two major winning openings, it is possible to improve the player's motivation to play in all round games.

In addition, the first movable member 142 or the second movable member 152 is operated according to the operating conditions set for each jackpot symbol, and in the specific round game, the ball enters the first prize opening 126 or the second prize opening 128. When the number of game balls reached the number of operating balls, the first movable member 142 or the second movable member 152 is switched to the open state. This makes it unclear at what timing the game ball can enter the probabilistic region.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the special symbol E and the special symbol M are compared, the same number of round games (1R and 3R) among the plurality of round games is set as the specific round game. However, in both jackpot symbols, the number of times the movable member is switched to the open state is different in the specific round game. That is, in the special symbol E, the first movable member 142 is switched to the open state only once in the third round game, whereas in the special symbol M, the first movable member 142 is switched in the third round game. It switches to the open state twice. In this way, by making the number of times the movable member switches to the open state during one specific round game different depending on the operating conditions, the player is given a sense of surprise and expectation, and the player's willingness to play during the big role game is increased. It can be further improved.

Further, even if the number of times that the movable member is switched to the open state in one specific round game is the same, for example, a jackpot symbol in which the number of operating balls is the first and a jackpot in which the number of operating balls is the fifth. By providing two or more jackpot symbols that differ from each other in the specified number of operating balls, such as a symbol, the player is given a sense of surprise and expectation, and the motivation to play during the big role game is further improved. Can be done.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, according to the operating conditions set for the special symbol A, the first and third round games are defined as the specific round games, and the special symbol D is set. According to the operating conditions, the first, third, and fifth round games are defined as specific round games. In this way, by providing two or more jackpot symbols in which different times of the plurality of round games are set for the specific round game, the player is given a sense of surprise and expectation, and the game during the big role game. Motivation can be further improved.

FIG. 15 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. 15A, 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 second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is closed. Be maintained.

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 15B, 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. 16A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG. 16B 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. 16 (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. 16B, 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 power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the pause time), and the normal power effective state time (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 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 elements, the time-saving game state is set more favorably than the non-time-saving game state, so that the time-saving game state is the second start rather than the non-time-saving game state. It is set so that the game ball can easily enter the mouth 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 opening and closing of the movable piece 122b may be controlled 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 gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 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)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a reads a boot program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process, and 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 cutoff detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S100-7.

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (stores the RAM clear designation 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 (storing the RAM clear designation 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 power restoration designation command) 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 (stores the power restoration designation command in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (stores the power return designation 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). Executes the power-on subcommand set processing (stores the special symbol winning order command in the transmission buffer) for transmitting the special symbol winning order command indicating the stored special symbol winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 19 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 big hit decision 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 includes a first start port detection switch 120s, a second start port detection switch 122s, a gate detection switch 124s, a first special winning opening detection switch 126s, a second big winning opening detection switch 128s, and a first probability variation area detection switch 140s. , The switch management process for determining whether or not a signal has been input from the second probability variation region detection switch 150s is executed. 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 error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results.

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

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

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

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a includes a first special symbol display 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, the first winning opening solenoid 126c, the second winning opening solenoid 128c, the first movable member driving solenoid 142c, and the second movable member driving solenoid 152c. Executes solenoid output image composition processing for storage 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. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time of detecting the large winning opening detection switch on, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s and the second It is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is detected, the process is moved to step S500-9, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-11. To move.

(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 first major winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128. .. Here, if it is determined that the game is not in the big role game, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, the game is in the big role game, and the game ball is inserted into the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128. If it is determined that the above is properly performed, the large winning opening winning ball number counter is added by 1, and the process is moved to step S500-11.

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the probability variation region detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the probability variation region and the detection signal is input from the first probability variation region detection switch 140s or the second probability variation region detection switch 150s. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the probabilistic region detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S540, and if it is determined that the probabilistic region detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S540)
The main CPU 300a executes the probability change area passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the probability change area, and ends the switch management process. The details of this probabilistic region passing process will be described later.

FIG. 21 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 number 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. 22 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. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a second starting port passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 24 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 eight 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 for 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 S535-17)
The main CPU 300a executes an acquisition-time effect determination process for performing a large role provisional lottery, a winning symbol provisional determination, and a variation information provisional determination based on various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. In this acquisition-time effect determination process, a look-ahead designation command indicating fluctuation information determined when the newly stored hold is read is transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S535-19)
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 S535-21)
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 S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not it is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state 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. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the probability variation region passing process in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-11 that the probability variation region detection switch is on, it determines whether or not the validity period flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the validity period flag is on, the process is transferred to step S540-3, and if it is determined that the validity period flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S540-9.

As will be described in detail later, this validity period flag is for determining whether or not the entry of the game ball into the probability variation region is considered to be valid, and in the present embodiment, the specific round game It is turned on at the start and turned off after a certain period of time has passed from the end of the specific round game.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the validity period flag is on, the main CPU 300a determines whether the probability variation region entry flag is on. The probability variation area entry flag identifies that the game ball has already effectively entered the probability variation area. If it is determined that the probability variation region entry flag is on, the probability variation region passage process is terminated, and if it is determined that the probability variation region entry flag is not on, the process is moved to step S540-5.

(Step S540-5)
The main CPU 300a turns on the probability variation region entry flag.

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a probability variation region entry command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit to the sub-control board 330 that the game ball has effectively entered the probability variation region, and ends the probability variation region passage processing.

(Step S540-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a predetermined error processing.

(Step S540-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an error command indicating that an error has been detected in the transmission buffer, and ends the probabilistic region passing process.

FIG. 26 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. 26, 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" or "07H", the module for executing the "pre-processing for opening the large winning opening" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H". Is called a module for executing the "large winning opening opening control process", and when the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H", the "large winning opening closing effective processing" is executed. When the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH", the module for executing the "large winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 27 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. 28 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 performs a preliminary area setting process for performing processing such as storing the game state when the large winning combination lottery is executed in the game state buffer. Further, in this spare area setting process, when the result of the big win lottery is a big hit, the game state information and the type of the big hit symbol (special symbol determination data) to be set after the big win game are stored in the spare area of the main RAM 300c. ..

(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. 29 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 or a small hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit or a small hit, the process is moved to step S611-3, and if it is determined that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit (it is a loss), the process is performed in step S611-5. Transfer.

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

(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 gaming 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 S610-5.

(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. 30 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, and ends the processing during the special symbol change. 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. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

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

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

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is transferred to step S630-19, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process is transferred to step S630-7.

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

Further, here, the time saving state flag for identifying whether the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is loaded, and the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state. Check if there is. 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 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 updates the fluctuation 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 determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery is a small hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a small hit, the process is transferred to step S630-21, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process is transferred to step S630-17.

(Step S630-17)
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 S630-19)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets) the gaming state to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, which are the initial states.

(Step S630-21)
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 S630-23)
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 S630-21, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter. .. It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the large role game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation count counter, and by adding the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter to "1" at the start of each round game, the current counter value is added. The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, the process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-21 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big win game or the small hit game to the sub-control board 330. Note that this opening designation command is provided for each opening time, and here, the opening designation command corresponding to the opening time saved in step S630-25 is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H" when the result of the big win lottery confirmed in step S630-3 is a big hit, and sets the special game management phase to "03H" when it is a small hit. Update to "07H" to end the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the big role game or the small hit game is started.

FIG. 32 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" or "07H".

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

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

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for specifying the opening of the first special winning opening 126 and the opening of the second special winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to be transmitted 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 determines whether the special game management phase is 03H, that is, whether a major game is in progress. As a result, if it is determined that the special game management phase is 03H, the process is transferred to step S640-9, and if it is determined that the special game management phase is not 03H, the process is transferred to step S640-13.

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the round game to be started is a specific round game based on the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter. As a result, if it is determined that the specific round game is to be started, the process is transferred to step S640-11, and if it is determined that the round game to be started is not the specific round game, the process is transferred to step S640-13.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a turns on the validity period flag. As a result, the entry of the game ball into the probability variation region is enabled with the start of the specific round game of the major role game.

(Step S640-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“04H” or “08H”), and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process on the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the number of times the special electric accessory opening / closing switching is performed (the number of times the first special winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128 are opened / closed during one round game). Determine if it is the upper limit. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is moved to step S641-3.

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

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

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a refers to the movable member control table according to preset operating conditions, and controls energization of the first movable member drive solenoid 142c or the second movable member drive solenoid 152c. As a result, the movable member operates according to the operating conditions set for each jackpot symbol.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of one of the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a is in the energization start state of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, in step S641-5, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c Determine if the control process to start energization has been performed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is established, the process is moved to step S641-13, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S641-13)
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 large winning opening opening / closing switching process.

FIG. 34 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" or "08H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-9 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is transferred to step 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, 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 first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 is set. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls in one round have been 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 has a large winning opening closing process required to stop energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c to close the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128. To execute. As a result, the first prize opening 126 and the second prize opening 128 are closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is 08H, that is, whether the small hit game is currently in progress. As a result, if it is determined that the special game management phase is 08H, the process is transferred to step S650-11, and if it is determined that the special game management phase is not 08H, the process is transferred to step S650-13.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a predetermined timer value in the effective time timer after closing for small hits, and shifts the process to step S650-19. It should be noted that this post-closed effective time timer for small hits measures the time, that is, the effective time, in which the entry of a game ball into the large winning opening is considered to be effective after the large winning opening is closed. Therefore, by this process, the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening is treated as valid from the time when the large winning opening is finally closed in the small hit game until the predetermined time elapses. It becomes. The small hit post-closed effective time timer is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is performed until it becomes 0 in step S400-9.

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the winning opening closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not it is the end of the specific round game based on the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter. As a result, if it is determined that the specific round game is finished, the process is moved to step S650-17, and if it is determined that it is not the end of the specific round game, the process is moved to step S650-19.

(Step S650-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a valid period flag off timer that measures the time until the valid period flag is turned off. The valid period flag off timer is subtracted each time the timer interrupt process is performed in the timer update process of step S400-9, and when it reaches 0, the valid period flag is turned off.

(Step S650-19)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“05H” or “09H”).

(Step S650-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a command for designating the closing of the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 35 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" or "09H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-13 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 closing valid processing 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 S660-3.

When the small hit game is executed, the large winning opening closing is effective from the large winning opening opening control process without going through the process of step S650-13 at the end of the small hit game (first round game). The process moves to the process. In step S650-13, the special game timer is set to the large winning opening closing effective time at the end of each round game. Therefore, when the large winning combination game is executed, the set large winning opening closing effective time is set. Until the elapse of, the process of closing and validating the winning opening is repeated. On the other hand, when the small hit game is executed, the large winning opening closing effective time is not set in the special game timer, and the timer value of the special game timer remains 0. Therefore, when the large winning opening closing effective process is performed, it is determined as "NO" in the first timer interrupt process in the step S660-1.

(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". When the special game management phase is "09H", that is, during the control of the small hit game, the number of round games of the small hit game is "1". Therefore, it is always determined as YES in step S660-3. However, the process does not shift to the step.

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

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

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“06H” or “0AH”).

(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. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH".

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. Here, the game state after the end of the major role game is set based on the probability variation area entry flag. Specifically, when the probability variation area entry flag is on, the high probability gaming state and the time saving game state are set, and the high probability number of times and the time saving number of times are set to 170 times. When the probability variation area entry flag is off, it is set to the low probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state. It should be noted that this process is performed only when the big role game is executed, and is not performed when the small hit game is executed.

Further, here, the fluctuation after the end of the big role game or the small hit game is based on the big hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big role game or the small hit symbol that triggered the execution of the small hit game, and the probability variation area entry flag. In order to set the state, the process of setting the fluctuation state identification flag and the number of fluctuations is also performed.

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

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for specifying the number of times corresponding to the high accuracy number and the time saving number 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. 37 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. 37, 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. 38 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. 39 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. 40 is a flowchart illustrating processing during normal symbol variation on 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 change of the normal symbol 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, which indicates that the stop display of the normal symbol has started.

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

FIG. 41 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. 42 is a flowchart illustrating the preprocessing for opening the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300. This pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". 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. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a process of switching the opening / closing of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory on the main control board 300.

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

(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, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is moved to step S741-11, and when it is determined that the energization start state is not in the energization start state, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

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

FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "04H".

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

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

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

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

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric accessory closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 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. 45 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. 46 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.

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, in the above-described embodiment, when the high-probability gaming state is set, the gaming ball is gradually increased by the small hit game, but such a gaming property is only an example. In addition, the type of special symbol in the above embodiment, the content of the big role game, the small hit game, the content of the game state, and the like are only examples. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the high-probability gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, or the time-saving gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state are provided, but the time-saving gaming state (non-time-saving gaming state) is not essential, and , The small hit design is not essential either.

In any case, when the starting condition is satisfied, one of the symbols including the lost symbol and the multiple types of jackpot symbols is determined, and when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the symbol is determined, the symbol is assigned to the symbol. When the display unit is stopped and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the big winning opening provided in the game area is controlled to open and close to execute the round game multiple times, and the round game is preset. In a specific round game, when the game ball enters the probability change area, the game state is set to the high probability game state, and when the game ball does not enter the probability change area, the game state is set to the low probability game state. .. Then, the jackpot symbol may include two or more specific jackpot symbols in which different times of the plurality of round games are set in the specific round game.

Further, the arrangement and shape of the first winning opening 126, the second winning opening 128, the first movable member 142, the second movable member 152, the first probability changing region 140b, and the second probability changing region 150b in the above embodiment are examples. Not too much. For example, in the above embodiment, two large winning openings are provided, but one large winning opening may be provided. Further, in the above embodiment, the open state that allows the game ball to enter the probabilistic region and the closed state that makes it more difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the probabilistic region than the open state are switched. It is provided with a movable member, and the movable member is operated according to the operating conditions set for each jackpot symbol. However, the movable member is not indispensable, and the movable member may not be provided, and the presence or absence of the game ball entering the probability variation region may be influenced by a structure such as a nail.

Further, in the above embodiment, as an operating condition, the number of operating balls, which is the number of game balls entering the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, is defined, and the first large winning prize is defined in the specific round game. When the number of game balls entered in the opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 reaches the number of operating balls, the first movable member 142 or the second movable member 152 is switched to the open state. However, the operating conditions for switching the first movable member 142 or the second movable member 152 to the open state are not limited to this. For example, as in the conventional gaming machine, the first movable member 142 or the second movable member 152 may be switched to the open state according to the elapsed time from the start of the major role game or the specific round game.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the second large winning opening 128 is opened, the game ball can always enter the second probability variation region 150b, and when the first large winning opening 126 is opened, the game ball can be entered. , It is not known whether or not the game ball can enter the first probability variation region 140b. As a result, the player expects that the second big winning opening 128 will be opened during the big role game. In other words, the player is given a sense of anticipation and tension as to which of the winning openings will be opened during the major role game. However, for example, even when the second special winning opening 128 is opened, the game ball may not be able to enter the second probability variation region 150b.

Further, it goes without saying that the control process of the main control board 300 in the above embodiment is only an example, and the design can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S610-11 of FIG. 28 corresponds to the symbol determining means of the present invention.
Further, the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 in the above embodiment correspond to the symbol display unit of the present invention, and the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 30 and 31 is the present invention. Corresponds to the symbol display means.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 32 to 35 corresponds to the large winning opening opening / closing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of FIG. 36 corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention.
Further, the special symbols A and D in the above embodiment correspond to the specific jackpot symbol of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S641-7 of FIG. 33 corresponds to the movable member control means of the present invention.

100 Game machine 108 Game board 116 Game area 126 1st big winning opening 128 2nd big winning opening 140b 1st probability variation area 142 1st movable member 150b 2nd probability variation area 152 2nd movable member 160 1st special symbol display 162 2 Special symbol display 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM

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A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed,
A symbol determination means for determining one of the lost symbols and symbols including a plurality of types of jackpot symbols when the start condition is satisfied, and
When a predetermined fluctuation time elapses after the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol on the symbol display unit, and the symbol display means.
When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the jackpot opening / closing means for performing a major role game in which the jackpot provided in the game area is controlled to open / close and the round game is executed a plurality of times, and the jackpot opening / closing means.
The probability variation area where the game ball that entered the big winning opening can enter,
A movable member that switches between an open state in which the game ball is guided to the probabilistic region and a closed state in which the game ball is not guided to the probabilistic region.
The important task is preset as the round game of the game, the different movable member and the usual round game to preclude entry of a game ball to the probability variation region as closed, the probability variation region the movable member as opened In a specific round game that enables entry into the probability-changing area, the game state is set to a high-probability game state when the game ball enters the probability-changing area, and the game is played when the game ball does not enter the probability-changing area. and the game state setting means for setting a state to the low-probability game state,
A movable member control means for operating the movable member according to operating conditions set for each jackpot symbol, and
With
As the operating conditions, a preset number of operating balls for switching the movable member to the open state and an opening time, which is the time for opening the movable member, are defined for each jackpot symbol.
In the big role game, it is stipulated that the number of times the specific round game is executed in the round game differs depending on the big hit symbol.
The movable member control means
Wherein with winning opening game balls number who entered the special actuates the movable member with a possible reaches the number of the working balls in the specific round game, to the movable member in the open state over the open time A featured gaming machine.

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