JP7050510B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a major game is executed.

Conventionally, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball enters the starting port, and when a big hit is won by this big hit lottery, a game machine capable of executing a special game capable of obtaining a large number of prize balls is known. .. Many of these gaming machines have low-probability and high-probability gaming states with different jackpot winning probabilities, or time-saving gaming states and non-time-saving gaming states with different ease of entering the game ball into the starting opening. , The game progresses in various game states with different degrees of advantage of the player.

Further, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, if a jackpot is won in a low-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state continues until the preset number of limiters is reached, which is a so-called "limiter function". The game machine is known. As described above, by providing the limiter function, it is possible to provide the game property that the player can proceed with the game in a high-probability gaming state until the number of limiters is reached.

JP-A-2015-171494A

However, as described above, in the gaming machine provided with the limiter function, there is a problem that the determination process of the execution condition for the production during the big role game becomes complicated.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a limiter function, which can simplify a process for executing an effect during a major role game.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a gaming board in which a gaming area in which a gaming ball flows down is formed, a starting region provided in the gaming region, and an entry of the gaming ball into the starting region. As a condition, a determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot is won, and a major role game execution means for executing a major role game by controlling the opening and closing of the large winning opening provided in the game area when the determination result of the jackpot winning is determined. , A game state setting means for setting the game state after the end of the big role game to a low probability game state or a high probability game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than the low probability game state, and the production during the big role game. The game state setting means is provided with an effect executing means to be executed, and the game state setting means is a limiter in which the number of consecutive winnings of a jackpot in the high probability game state or the number of consecutive times set in the high probability game state after the big role game is a predetermined limiter. When the number of times is reached, and when the game ball does not enter the probability variation area provided in the big winning opening during the big role game, the game state after the big role game is set to the low probability game state. When the number of consecutive wins or the number of consecutive wins has not reached the limiter number and the game ball has entered the probabilistic area during the big role game, the game state after the big role game is said to have a high probability. The effect execution means can determine the execution of a common effect based on at least the result of determination of whether or not the game ball has entered the probability variation region during the major role game by setting the game state. At least a part of the game from the start to the end of the big game, depending on whether the number of consecutive wins or the number of consecutive times reaches the limiter number, or when the game ball does not enter the probability variation area during the big game. During the period after the determination of whether or not the game ball has entered the probability variation region is performed, the common effect can be executed , and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the game state. The timing at which the execution of the common effect is started differs depending on whether the low-probability gaming state is set or the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is set to the high-probability gaming state .

According to the present invention, in a gaming machine having a limiter function, it is possible to simplify a process for executing an effect during a major role game.

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 gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the winning 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 variation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the opening mode of the big prize opening and the opening / closing mode of a movable member in a specific jackpot symbol. 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 1st start port passage processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd start port passage processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 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 process 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 open / close 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 closure effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening end wait process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the state setting process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary 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 process 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 ordinary electric accessory winning opening closure effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the effect during the ending when the game state at the time of a big hit winning is a low probability game state and a non-time saving game state. It is a figure explaining the effect during the ending when the game state at the time of a big hit winning is a low probability game state and a time-saving game state. FIG. 1 is a first diagram illustrating an effect during the ending when the game state at the time of winning a big hit is a high-probability game state and a time-saving game state. FIG. 2 is a second diagram illustrating an effect during the ending when the game state at the time of winning a big hit is a high-probability game state and a short-time game state. It is a flowchart explaining the sub-CPU initialization process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the subtimer interrupt processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the probability change area entry command reception process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening prize designation command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the opening designation command reception processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the limiter remaining number designation command reception process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ending designation command reception process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ending effect determination process (high probability time saving time) in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ending effect determination process (low probability time saving time) in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ending effect determination process (low probability non-time saving time) in a sub-control board.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, 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 the 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. do.

In order to facilitate the 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 distance 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. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a firing operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not shown. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game ball launched in this way rises between the rails 114a and 114b provided on the game board 108 and is guided to the game area 116.

The game area 116 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. A large number of nails and windmills are provided on the game board 108, and the game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and the windmills so as to flow down and roll 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 from 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 launch 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 will enter the second game area 116b.

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 into which a game ball can enter, and these general winning openings 118, the first starting opening 120, and the first 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 opening 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. be.

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 used. 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 is to 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 entry of 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 a winning prize is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is in an open state for a predetermined time. Is controlled by. As described above, 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 that has entered the second game area 116b is the first game area 116a. The large winning opening 128 is provided at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered. The opening / closing door 128b is provided so that the opening / closing door 128b can be opened / closed. Normally, the opening / closing door 128b closes the large winning opening 128 so that the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 128. It is maintained in a state. 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 enter the big winning opening 128. Transition. Then, when the game ball enters the large prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

At the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, and the large winning opening 128 is played from the gaming area 116. A discharge port 130 for discharging is provided on the back surface side of the board 108.

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, an effect button 208 for receiving an operation of a player, and a cross key button 209 are provided.

The effect display device 200 includes a main effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image. The main effect display unit 200a is arranged so as to be visible from the front side of the game machine 100 in 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 result of the large winning combination lottery is notified to the player depending on the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. The production will be executed.

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 the 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 lowest position of the outer frame 102, and is variously directed toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 according to the image displayed on the main effect display unit 200a and the like. 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 gaming machine 100, and is provided at a position below the transmission 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.

The cross-shaped key button 209 is composed of a cross-shaped button and accepts four operations of up, down, left, and right. The cross key button 209 is mainly operated when setting the volume of the output sound and setting the brightness of the effect display unit 200a.

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

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the large winning opening 128. As described above, the second game area 116b is provided with the large winning opening 128, but the probability variation area 140b is provided inside the large winning opening 128.

As shown in FIG. 3A, a lead-out path 128d is provided inside the large winning opening 128, and in the large winning opening 128, a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 is a lead-out path 128d. It is tilted to be guided by. The lead-out path 128d is provided with a probabilistic region 140b and a non-probability region 140c formed by holes through which the game ball can pass, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 is provided with the probabilistic region 140b and the non-probability region 140b. It is configured to pass through any of 140c and be discharged to the back side of the game board 108.

The large winning opening 128 is provided with a movable member 142 that opens and closes the probable variable region 140b and the non-probable variable region 140c. The movable member 142 switches between a state in which the game ball can enter the probabilistic region 140b and a state in which the game ball cannot enter the probabilistic region 140b by its movement (slide). More specifically, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3 (b), the non-probability variable region 140c is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the probabilistic region 140b. On the other hand, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3C, the probabilistic variation region 140b is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the non-probability variation region 140c. As will be described in detail later, when the game ball enters the probability change area 140b 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 during the execution of the big role game. When the game ball does not enter the area 140b, the game state after the end of the big role game is set to the low probability game state.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control means for controlling the progress of a 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 out 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. The detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start port 122, the gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, and the large winning opening 128 A large winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered and a probability variation area detection switch 140s for detecting that a game ball has entered the probability variation region 140b are connected, and the main control board 300 is connected from each of these detection switches. The detection signal is input to.

Further, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a large winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening / closing door 128b that opens and closes the large winning opening 128. A movable member drive solenoid 142c that can move the movable member 142 provided in the winning opening 128 is connected, and the main control board 300 controls opening and closing of the second starting opening 122, the large winning opening 128, and the probability variation region 140b. Is supposed to be done.

Further, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold display 164, a second special symbol hold display 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, and the display control of each of these indicators is performed by the main control board 300.

Further, the gaming 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 an open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106, and the like. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 for detecting this are provided, and each abnormality detection sensor 174 is configured to input an abnormality detection signal to the main control board 300.

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

The payout control board 310 controls to launch the game ball and controls to pay out the prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in both directions. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress output from the main control board 300 is transmitted via the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. , It will be output to the hall computer of the game store.

Further, a payout motor 314 for paying out the game ball stored in the storage unit to the player as a prize ball 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 know 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 that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and each time the game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is designed 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 canceled, and the dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

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

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330 in one direction. .. The sub CPU 330a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300, the input signal from the timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and executes and controls the effect. 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. A large amount of various image data displayed on the main effect display unit 200a is stored in the sub ROM 330b, and the sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown) to display an image of the main effect display unit 200a. Control the display.

Further, the sub-control board 330 controls the sound output to output the sound from the sound output device 206, moves the effect accessory device 202, and controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 204. Further, when the operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect button 208 is pressed, a predetermined effect is executed and the operation detection signal is input from the cross key detection switch 209s. When it is done, set the volume and brightness.

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 including a capacitor.

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 progresses in any of the gaming states in which any of the high-probability gaming states and the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state are combined.

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

Further, the non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 122b is difficult to open and the game ball is difficult to enter into the second starting port 122, and the time-saving gaming state is compared to the non-time-saving gaming 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 given a game. A lottery for whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "major role lottery") is held. In this big role lottery, if a big hit is won, a big role game is executed in which the big prize opening 128 is opened and a game ball can enter the big winning opening 128, and a game after the end of the big role game is executed. The state is set to any of the above gaming states. Hereinafter, the major role lottery method will be described.

As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, various random numbers related to the big win lottery (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determined 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 special. 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 unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure reservation storage area, the first storage is performed. 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 in the fourth storage unit. Remember. Further, even when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 2nd special figure hold storage area in the same manner as described above. Special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

However, the number of special 1 hold (X1) and the number of special 2 hold (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the second special figure hold storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special drawing 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 performed. 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 at the time of determining the jackpot, 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 winning combination lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold in the low probability gaming 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, when starting the big winning combination lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold in the high probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 5B, the high probability big hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this high-accuracy jackpot-determined random number determination table, if the jackpot-determined random number is 10001 to 10618, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is another jackpot-determined random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/106. As described above, in the case of the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is about four times as high as in the case of the low-probability gaming state. The big hit determination random numbers (10001 to 10164) that are "big hits" in the low-probability gaming state are also "big hits" in the high-probability gaming state.

FIG. 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" is derived by the above-mentioned big winning combination 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 for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 6 (a), and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. As shown in FIG. 6B, a symbol random number determination table for special 2 is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the special 2 hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b), the figures are shown according to the acquired values of the winning symbol random numbers. As you can see, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. 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 (jacket symbol) may be determined by referring to the 1 winning symbol random number determination table regardless of the pending type. good.

In addition, when the lottery result of the big role is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by holding special 1, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2. When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred only when the big winning lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the big winning lottery result is "missing".

FIG. 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 10006. As described above, when the big winning combination lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variable effect pattern for notifying the big 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. It should be noted that the variable state defines which table is referred to to determine the variable effect pattern, and is a concept set separately from the game state.

For example, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, when the big role lottery result of "loss" is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of hold of 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, if the result of the big winning combination lottery of "missing" is derived based on the special 1 holding when the normal gaming state is set, if the number of holdings when performing the big winning combination 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.

Here, the reach group determination random number determination table referred to when the large winning combination 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 role lottery is "big hit", the group type is not decided when the variable effect pattern is decided. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred only when the big win lottery result is "missing", and is not referred to when the big winning lottery result is "big 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 win 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 win lottery result is "big hit". It is roughly divided into the time reach mode determination random number judgment table. The reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit is provided for each hold type. In addition, each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each game state and symbol type. Here, an example of a random number determination table for determining the reach mode at the time of loss for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and a symbol type is shown in FIG. 8A, and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for special 1 is shown. FIG. 8B shows an example of a random number determination table for determining the reach mode for special 2 jackpot.

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. When the result of the above-mentioned big role lottery is "missing", as shown in FIG. 8A, the 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 random number determination table for determining the reach mode and the random number for determining the reach mode. 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, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the variation mode number is associated with the variation pattern random number determination table described later, and the variation mode number is determined and at the same time, the variation pattern is determined. 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, "H" is added when indicating a hexadecimal number, but "○○ H" in FIGS. 8 to 10 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number.

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

On the other hand, when the big win lottery result is "big hit", it is shown in FIGS. 8 (b) and 8 (c) according to the determined big hit symbol (type of special symbol), the game state at the time of winning the big hit, and the like. The variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the indicated jackpot time reach mode determination random number determination table and 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 the predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 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.

In this way, when the big winning combination lottery is performed, 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, as described above, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b). According to this variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variable times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the execution time of the variable effect for notifying the result of the large winning combination lottery, that is, the variable 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 is determined. 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 aspect of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the latter half aspect of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. However, the details will be described later.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a special electric accessory actuating ram set table. The special electric accessory actuated ram set table stores various data for controlling the major role game, and during the major role game, the special electric accessory actuated ram set table is referred to to the large winning opening solenoid. 128c is energized and controlled. In reality, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the jackpot game according to the determined type of jackpot symbol. Here, for convenience of explanation, control data of a plurality of jackpot symbols are shown in one table.

When the jackpot symbols (special symbols A to C) are determined, as shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot game is executed with reference to the special electric accessory operating ram set table. In the big role game, the large winning opening 128 provided in the game area 116 is opened, and a specified number of game balls enter the open large winning opening 128, or the total opening time of the large winning opening 128 is set in advance. A round game in which the large winning opening 128 is closed when the maximum opening time is reached is repeatedly executed a plurality of times with an interval time in between. According to this special electric bonus actuating ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started) and the maximum number of special electric bonus actuations (round game executed during one big role game). The number of times), the number of times the special electric accessory opening / closing is switched (the number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened during one round game), and the solenoid energization time (the energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each opening of the large winning opening 128), that is, Opening time of one big winning opening 128), specified number (maximum number of winnings to big winning opening 128 in one round game), valid time to close big winning opening 128 (closing of big winning opening 128 between round games) The time, that is, the interval time between rounds) and the ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game) are the control data of the big role game for each type of jackpot symbol. It is stored in advance as shown in the figure.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the special symbol A which is the jackpot symbol is determined, the big role game composed of 11 round games is executed, and the special symbols B and C which are the jackpot symbols are determined. In that case, a large role game composed of 16 round games is executed. In each round game, the round game ends when a predetermined number (10) of game balls enter the large winning opening 128 or a predetermined time elapses after the large winning opening 128 is opened.

Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined, the large winning opening 128 is opened for 0.032 seconds only once in the first round game. In the present embodiment, when the player continuously performs the firing operation on the operation handle 112, the game ball is fired in the game area 116 at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Therefore, in the first round game, the game ball is fired. The possibility that a game ball will enter the large winning opening 128 is extremely low. Further, in the second and subsequent round games, the large winning opening 128 is opened once for 29.0 seconds, so that the player can surely put a predetermined number of game balls into the large winning opening 128.

Further, when the special symbols B and C are determined, the large winning opening 128 is opened once for 29.0 seconds in the 1st to 16th round games, so that the player can surely play the specified number of games. The ball can be entered into the large winning opening 128.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first round game is set as the specific round game in all the major game games. This specific round game is a round game that influences the game state after the end of the big role game, and as will be described in detail later, a game in which the ball is entered into the large winning opening 128 during the specific round game with the limiter not activated. When the ball enters the probability variation region 140b, the gaming state after the big role game is set to the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, when the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 128 does not enter the probability variation region 140b during this specific round game, and when the limiter is activated, the game state after the big role game is the low probability game state and It is set to the time-saving game state.

Further, the ending time is set to 16 seconds, which is the same as the ending time of the big role game, regardless of which of the special symbols A, B, and C is determined. As a result, the processing can be simplified.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an opening mode of the large winning opening 128 and an opening / closing mode of the probabilistic region 140b by the movable member 142. As shown in FIG. 12, the movable member 142 opens the probability variation region 140b for a moment (about 0.032 seconds) at the same time as opening the large winning opening 128, and then for a while (for example, about 1.5 seconds). The probabilistic region 140b is maintained in the closed state, and then the probabilistic region 140b is maintained in the open state again. Then, when the special symbol A (hereinafter referred to as "normal jackpot symbol") is determined and the big role game is executed, the big winning opening 128 is opened only for 0.032 seconds at the start of the big role game. During this period, even if the game ball enters the large winning opening 128, it takes a predetermined time for the game ball to reach the probability variation region 140b. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 128 reaches the probabilistic region 140b, the probabilistic region 140b is always closed, and as a result, when the normal jackpot symbol is determined and the big role game is executed. , The game ball does not enter the probability variation region 140b.

In addition, an unexpected situation occurred, such as the game ball being bitten into the large winning opening 128, or the game ball staying in the large winning opening 128 for a long time for some reason. In that case, even when the normal jackpot symbol is determined, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the probability variation region 140b during the big role game. Therefore, in this specification, in order to facilitate understanding, the words "must" and "certainly" are used to explain, but this is because the state of the gaming machine 100 advances the game. It is premised that it is in an appropriate state and that no unexpected situation has occurred, and does not mean 100% physical.

On the other hand, when the special symbols B and C (hereinafter referred to as "probability change jackpot symbols") are determined and the big role game is executed, the big winning opening 128 is opened for 29.0 seconds in the specific round game. To. Therefore, one or two game balls that have entered the large winning opening 128 at the same time as the opening of the large winning opening 128 cannot enter the probability variation region 140b, but the games that have subsequently entered the large winning opening 128. The sphere can surely enter the probability variation region 140b.

In this way, by allowing the game ball to enter the probability variation region 140b during the first round game (during the specific round game), the player can advance the game in an advantageous game state after the big role game. Whether or not the game ball can enter the probability variation region 140b is left to the opening / closing conditions of the big winning opening 128 defined for each type of the big hit symbol.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the type of special symbol and the gaming state. In the present embodiment, when the big role game is executed, the game ball enters the probability variation area 140b during the type of the big hit symbol, the presence / absence of the limiter operation, and the specific round game (here, the first round game) in the big role game. The game state after the end of the big role game is set according to the three combinations of whether or not the game is played. In this embodiment, a limiter is provided. The limiter limits the number of consecutive wins of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state, and when the number of consecutive wins of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state reaches the preset number of limiters, the type of jackpot symbol and the big role game Regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the probability variation area 140b during the specific round game in the above, the low probability game state is set after the end of the big role game. As is clear from FIG. 13, in this embodiment, there is no difference in the setting of the game state and the number of time reductions after the big role game depending on the type of the jackpot symbol, and it is substantially different from the limiter. The game state is set only by whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) into the area 140b. That is, the jackpot symbol only substantially influences whether or not the game ball passes through the probability variation region 140b.

Here, the number of limiters is set to 2, and when the number of consecutive winnings of big hits in the high-probability gaming state reaches 2, the gaming state after the end of the next major role game is always the low-probability gaming state. Will be. In the following, the state in which the number of limiters reaches 2 times is referred to as operation of the limiter, and the state in which the number of times of limiters has not reached 2 times is referred to as non-operation of the limiter.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the game ball enters the probability variation region 140b during the specific round game in the big role game while the limiter is not activated, the game state after the big role game is a high probability game state and a short-time game. Set to state. At this time, the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 10,000 times, and the number of continuations of the time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “time-saving number”) is set to 10,000 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the large winning combination lottery result is derived 10,000 times, and the time-saving gaming state continues until the large winning combination lottery result is derived 10,000 times. However, the above-mentioned high-probability number and time-saving number indicate the maximum number of continuations in one high-probability gaming state or time-saving gaming state, respectively, and when the jackpot is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations. Will set the high probability number or the time reduction number again. In the above case, if the lottery result of the loss is derived 10,000 times without deriving the lottery result of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state, the gaming state is changed to the low-probability gaming state, and the jackpot in the time-saving gaming state. If the lottery result of the loss is derived 10,000 times without deriving the lottery result of, the gaming state is changed to the non-time saving gaming state.

In addition, when the limiter is not activated and the game ball does not enter the probability variation area 140b during the specific round game in the big role game, the game state after the big role game is set to the low probability game state and the time saving game state. At the same time, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times.

Further, in the state where the limiter is activated, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the probability variation region 140b, the game state after the big role game is set to the low probability game state and the time saving game state, and the number of time reductions is 100 times. Set.

As described above, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A (normal jackpot symbol), the game ball does not substantially enter the probability variation region 140b during the specific round game in the big role game. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol B or C (probability variation jackpot symbol), as long as the game ball is fired toward the jackpot 128, the game is played in the probability variation area 140b during the specific round game in the big role game. Since the ball does, it is virtually never unpassed. That is, substantially, the game state after the end of the big role game is set based on the condition of the area surrounded by the thick line in FIG. In addition, in FIG. 13, irregular cases, that is, conditions that do not substantially occur are shown in parentheses.

FIG. 14 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 storing the winning determination random numbers. 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. 14A, the winning 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. 14 (b), 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 gaming 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. 15 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG. 15 (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. As described above, when the regular 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. 15 (b). The energization is controlled by referring to the table. In reality, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c according to the gaming 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. 15B, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is controlled with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table. According to this open / close 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 opening of the second starting port 122). , The solenoid energization time (the energization 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 (all of the second starting port 122). The maximum number of prizes that can be won to the second start port 122 during opening), the normal electric closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the pause time), and the normal electric effective state time (the second start). The second start port is the waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122) and the waiting time for the end of the normal power (waiting time after the lapse of the effective state time of the normal power until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed). As the control data of 122, each gaming state is stored in advance 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 gaming state and the time-saving gaming state as the game progress conditions, respectively, and the non-time-saving gaming state is associated with the non-time-saving gaming 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 gaming state is set to be more advantageous than the non-time-saving gaming state, so that the time-saving gaming state is the second start rather than the non-time-saving gaming state. It is set so that the game ball can easily enter the mouth 122. However, for 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 in terms of at least one element, so that the time-saving game state is generally more advantageous than the non-time-saving game state. It suffices to make it easy for the game ball to enter 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. It is sufficient that the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the second condition that the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state.

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

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S100-1)
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 a predetermined value or less, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply cutoff detection circuit. If the power cutoff warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S100-3, and if the power cutoff notice signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S100-7.

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

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

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the RAM clear 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. The 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 turned on, the process is transferred to step S100-19.

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

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (storing 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 a checksum.

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

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

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

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (power recovery designation command is stored in the transmission buffer) of a payout command (power recovery 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 has 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 a 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 in the main control board 300 will be described. Here, save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing when the power is turned off will be described.

(Evacuation processing when the power of the main control board 300 is turned off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) when the power is turned off in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power failure save 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 cutoff 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 cutoff warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-11, and if it is determined that the power supply cutoff 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 cutoff 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 cutoff warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power supply cutoff 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 from step S300-17 to step S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in 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 the 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 hold. A dynamic port output process for controlling lighting 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 port input processing 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 the value 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 if the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. If the random number counter makes one round, the random number counter at that time is added. 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 hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generator built in the main control board 300 is used as the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number. 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 am changing.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a is a switch management process for determining whether or not a signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the winning opening detection switch 128s, and the probability variation area detection switch 140s. To execute. 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, and the large winning opening detection switch 128s, and adds the corresponding prize ball control counter and the like. Execute the winning opening switch processing for.

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

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes an external information management process for setting output data for external information to be output from the game information output terminal board 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 display 164, a second special symbol hold display 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol hold display 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 large winning opening solenoid 128c, and the movable member drive solenoid 142c, and executes the solenoid output image synthesis processing for storing in the output port buffer.

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

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

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

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) in 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 is on, the process is transferred to step S510, and if it is determined that the gate detection switch 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 it is the time when the first start port detection switch is turned on, that is, whether the game ball enters the first start port 120 and the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first start port detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S520, and if it is determined that the first start port detection switch 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 it is the time when the second start port detection switch is turned on, that is, whether the game ball enters the second start port 122 and the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start port detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S530, and if it is determined that the second start port detection switch is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-7. To move.

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is the time when the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, that is, whether the game ball enters the large winning opening 128 and the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S500-9, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch 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, and determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the large winning opening 128. Here, when it is determined that the game is not in the big role game, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and it is determined that the game ball is properly entered into the big prize opening 128 during the big role game. Adds 1 to the large winning opening winning ball counter, sets the large winning opening winning designation command in the transmission buffer, and shifts the process 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 140b and the detection signal is input from the probability variation region detection switch 140s. As a result, if it is determined that the probabilistic region detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S540, and if it is determined that the probabilistic region detection switch is not on, 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 140b, and ends the switch management process. The details of this probabilistic region passing process will be described later.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning 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, if it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball count counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball count counter is not equal to or greater 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 S510-9.

(Step S510-11)
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, and ends the gate passing process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol hold ball winning order setting process 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 a 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 specification command. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step 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 transferred to step S535-27, and if it is determined that the state is not less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening 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 is determined 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. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the probabilistic 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 140b is considered to be valid. It is turned on at the start of the first round game in, and is turned off after a certain period of time has elapsed from the end of the first 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 probabilistic region entry flag identifies that the game ball has already effectively entered the probabilistic region 140b. If it is determined that the probabilistic region entry flag is turned on, the probabilistic region entry process is terminated, and if it is determined that the probabilistic region entry flag is not turned on, the process is moved to step S540-5.

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

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a probability change area 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 change area 140b, and ends the probability change area passage process.

(Step S540-9)
The main CPU 300a executes 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. 25 is a diagram illustrating a special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and a normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 124. And progress in parallel. The processes related to the special game are executed stepwise and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each process related to the special game by the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 25, a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", the module is called. The module for executing "special symbol change processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and special. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "large winning opening pre-processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", the "large winning opening opening" is called. The module for executing "control processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "05H", the module for executing "large winning opening closure valid processing" is called, and the special game management phase is set. If it is "06H", the module for executing the "large winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a special game management process (step S600) in 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 a special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

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

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol change waiting process in 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 transferred 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 order. 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 reserved balls for the 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 transmit buffer, indicating 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 a special symbol. Here, if 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 (big hit symbol) is saved. If the result of the large 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 a variation mode number and a 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 variation mode number and the variation pattern number determined in step S611, and determines the variation time 1 and the variation time 2 with reference to the variation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

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

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in order to start 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 variation 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 specification 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. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach group determination random number determination table.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms the total of the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 reserved number (X1) and the special 2 reserved number (X2).

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

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach group determination random number determination table.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a has a variable mode based on the reach group 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. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a process 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 variation 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, the predetermined counter value 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 for 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, if it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-13, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the process is performed. 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 sequentially turned on 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. It should be noted that this special symbol stop designation command is provided for each type of special symbol, and here, a command corresponding to the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. Is set.

(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. 30 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, if 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 if 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 winning combination lottery.

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

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

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

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes the variable state update process. Here, the fluctuation state identification flag is confirmed, and it is determined whether the current fluctuation state is a fluctuation state other than the normal fluctuation state. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation state is other than the normal fluctuation state, the counter value (TC) of the fluctuation count counter is incremented, and it is determined whether the counter value (TC) is the number of times the fluctuation state is switched. .. As a result, when it is determined that the number of times the fluctuation state is switched is determined, the fluctuation state identification flag is updated to switch the fluctuation state. The counter value (TC) of the fluctuation count counter for switching the fluctuation state identification flag and which fluctuation state identification flag to switch to are stored according to whether or not the game ball has entered the probability variation region 140b. The flag.

(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 a number command for transmitting the high accuracy number and the time reduction number updated in step S630-7 to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

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

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a stores the game state at the time of winning the big hit.

(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 operation 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 S630-19, 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 counter for the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory, and by adding "1" to the counter value of the counter for the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory at the start of each round game, the current number of times the special electric accessory is continuously operated. 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 an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the major game to the sub-control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H" and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the big role game will be started.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the large winning opening in the main control board 300. This large winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer 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 pre-processing is terminated. The process is transferred to step S640-3.

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

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening 128 to transmit the opening start of the large winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to the sub-control board 330. It should be noted that this large winning opening opening designation command is provided for each number of round games, and here, a command corresponding to the number of round games to be started is set.

(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 round game to be started is the first round game, that is, the start 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 first round game is to be started, the process is transferred to step S640-9, and if it is determined that the started round game is not the first round game, the process is transferred to step S640-11. ..

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a turns on the validity period flag. As a result, the entry of the game ball into the probability variation region 140b is enabled with the start of the first round game.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H" and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a movable member control table (not shown), and controls the energization of the movable member drive solenoid 142c with reference to the table.

(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 the large winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is transferred to step S641-13, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not established, 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.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This large winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-9 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is transferred to step S650-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650 is performed. Move the process to -3.

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

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

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

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

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is the end of the first round game, that 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 at the end of the first round game, the process is transferred to step S650-13, and if it is determined that it is not the end of the first round game, the process is transferred to step S650-15.

(Step S650-13)
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 decremented 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 S650-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a command for designating the closing of the winning opening, which indicates that the winning opening 128 has been closed, in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process. It should be noted that this large winning opening closing designation command is provided for each number of round games, and here, a command corresponding to the number of finished round games is set.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the large winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300. This special game management phase is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

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

(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 the 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 it is determined that they do not match. The process is transferred to step S660-5.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating the large winning opening end wait process in the main control board 300. This large winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is "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 is performed. The process is transferred to S670-3.

(Step S671)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. The details of this state setting process will be described later.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a game state change designation command for transmitting a game state set after the end of the major game.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets the number of times command corresponding to the high accuracy number of times and the time saving number of times saved in step S671 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the special 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. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a state setting process in the main control board 300.

(Step S671-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the probabilistic region entry flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the probabilistic region entry flag is turned on, the process is transferred to step S671-11, and if it is determined that the probabilistic region entry flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S671-3. ..

(Step S671-3)
The main CPU 300a sets 0 to the counter value of the limiter remaining number counter. At this time, if the counter value of the limiter remaining number counter is already 0, the process is transferred to the next step S671-5 without executing the process.

(Step S671-5)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming state to the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state.

(Step S671-7)
The main CPU 300a resets the counter value of the high-accuracy number-cutting counter.

(Step S671-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the counter value of the time reduction number cut counter to 100.

(Step S671-11)
The main CPU 300a turns off the probabilistic region entry flag.

(Step S671-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot stored in step S630-17 is a low-probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability gaming state, the process is transferred to steps S671-15, and if it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is not a low-probability gaming state, the process is transferred. The process is transferred to steps S671-17.

(Step S671-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the counter value of the limiter remaining counter to 2 and shifts the process to step S671-21.

(Step S671-17)
The main CPU 300a decrements the counter value of the limiter remaining counter.

(Step S671-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the limiter remaining number counter updated in step S671-17 is 0. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process is transferred to steps S671-5, and if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process is transferred to steps S671-21.

(Step S671-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming state to the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state.

(Step S671-23)
The main CPU 100a sets the counter value of the high-accuracy number-cutting counter to 10000.

(Step S671-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the counter value of the time reduction number cut counter to 10000.

(Step S671-27)
The main CPU 300a sets a limiter remaining number designation command indicating a counter value of the limiter remaining number counter, and ends the state setting process.

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. The module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called and normal. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal". When the module for executing the "electric accessory winning opening open control process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "ordinary electric accessory winning opening closing effective process" 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 a normal game control module corresponding to the normal game management phase loaded in step S700-1.

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

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

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol change waiting process in 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, if it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol change waiting process is terminated, and if 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 the storage unit having one 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 designation command indicating that the normal symbol hold is subtracted by "1" is transmitted. Set in the buffer.

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

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on in the case of a hit, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned off in the case of a loss. .. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not 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 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 a hold of a 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 a process during normal symbol change in the main control board 300. This normal symbol change processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

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

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

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the process is transferred to step S720-7, and if it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0", the process is performed. Normal symbol change processing is terminated.

(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 is updated to indicate lighting, and the counter value indicating lighting of the normal symbol display 168 is updated. If it is, the counter value indicating that the light is turned off is updated, and the processing during the normal symbol change is terminated. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeatedly turns on and off (blinks) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time.

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

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

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating a stop of a normal symbol indicating that the stop display of a 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, if 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 if 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 pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer 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 an ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process. The process of switching the opening / closing of 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-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a process of switching the opening / closing of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the open / close control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. Stop control data) and timer data which is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or 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 energization of 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. Object Solenoid Energization control processing 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 starting port 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is transferred to steps S741-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not established, 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 in 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 transferred to step S750-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", step S750 is performed. 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, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S750-7, and if 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. do.

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

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric accessory closing process necessary for closing the second starting port 122 by stopping the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. 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 in 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 or not the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening closing valid 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 valid processing.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening end wait process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "06H".

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

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

As described above, the special game and the normal game proceed by executing various processes on the main control board 300. During the progress of such a game, a command transmitted from the main control board 300 is performed. Based on the above, the sub-control board 330 is controlled to execute various effects. In the following, the production during the ending in the big role game will be described.

FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an effect during the ending when the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. In the present embodiment, the game state set after the big role game is different between the case where the game ball enters the probability change area 140b during the big role game and the case where the game ball does not enter the probability change area 140b during the big role game. .. Therefore, the effect during the ending is different depending on whether the game ball enters the probabilistic area 140b during the big role game or the game ball does not enter the probable change area 140b during the big role game.

Specifically, when a jackpot is won in a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, and the gaming ball does not enter the probability variation region 140b during the subsequent major role game, as shown in FIG. 47 (a). , The time-saving mode rush effect for notifying that the game state after the big role game is set to the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, and the alerting effect for calling attention to the game are executed.

As the time saving mode rushing effect, the effect display unit 200a displays "time saving mode rushing". In addition, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a non-time saving game state, it will be the first hit, so as a warning effect, the effect display unit 200a will display "Please be careful not to forget to take the prepaid card". This is done, and a warning is given to forget to take out the card that stores the value information necessary for renting the game ball used for the game. At this time, the alerting effect is displayed at the same time as the time-saving mode rushing effect, and is controlled to be displayed on the front side of the time-saving mode rushing effect, so that the priority is set higher than the time-saving mode rushing effect. ing. As a result, the player's attention can be effectively drawn to the attention-calling effect.

Further, when the game ball enters the probability variation area 140b during the big role game, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the game state after the big role game is set to the high probability game state and the time-saving game state. Probability change mode entry effect to notify, display of the remaining number of times to notify the remaining number of limiters after the big role game, and alert effect to alert the player to the game are executed. At this time, the alert effect is displayed at the same time as the probability change mode entry effect, and is controlled to be displayed on the front side of the probability change mode entry effect, so that the priority is set higher than the probability change mode entry effect. ing. As a result, the player's attention can be effectively drawn to the attention-calling effect.

As the probabilistic mode rush effect, the effect display unit 200a displays "probability change mode rush". In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a low probability game state, the remaining number of limiters after the so-called big role game is always 2 times, so the remaining number of times is displayed as "2 more times". Is done. In addition, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a non-time saving game state, it will be the first hit, so as a warning effect, the effect display unit 200a will display "Please be careful not to forget to take the prepaid card". This is done, and a warning is given to forget to take out the card that stores the value information necessary for renting the game ball used for the game. In this way, after the first hit, the attention alerting effect is executed regardless of whether or not the ball in the probable change region has passed. Further, the effect execution time of the probabilistic mode rush effect may be set longer than the effect execution time of the time saving mode rush effect. By doing so, it is possible to increase the expectation for the transition to the probabilistic state. Further, it is preferable that the effect time of the time saving mode rush effect is set to a common effect time regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit. By doing so, the processing can be simplified.

FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an effect during the ending when the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state.

If the jackpot is won in the low-probability game state and the short-time game state, and the game ball does not enter the probability variation region 140b during the subsequent big role game, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), the game after the big role game. A time-saving mode rush effect is executed to notify that the state is set to the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state.

Further, when the game ball enters the probability variation area 140b during the big role game, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the game state after the big role game is set to the high probability game state and the time-saving game state. The probability change mode entry effect to be notified and the remaining number display to notify the remaining number of limiters after the big role game are executed.

At this time, if the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is a low-probability gaming state, the remaining number of limiters after the big role game is always 2 times, so that the remaining number of times is displayed as "2 more times".

It should be noted that if the attention-calling effect is executed many times in a short period of time, the player's willingness to play may decrease. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the alerting effect is executed only during the ending at the time of the first hit. Therefore, if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state, the alerting effect is not executed. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play.

FIG. 49 is a first diagram illustrating an effect during the ending when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state, and FIG. 50 shows the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. It is the 2nd figure explaining the effect during the ending in the case of the high probability game state and the time saving game state.

When the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a high-probability game state and the short-time game state, and the remaining number of limiters at the time of winning the big hit is 1, the remaining number of limiters after the big role game always reaches 0 times. As described above, since the limiter remaining number is updated in the state setting process (step S671), the limiter remaining number at the time of winning the big hit is set to a number one time larger than the limiter remaining number after the big role game. Therefore, when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, and the remaining number of limiters at the time of winning the jackpot is 1, the number of limiters set in advance in the winning jackpot will be reached.

When the jackpot was won in the high-probability game state and the short-time game state, and the limiter remaining number was not 1, that is, when the limit remaining number was 2, the game ball did not enter the probability change area 140b during the big role game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), after the result display effect for displaying the game result during the big role game is executed, the game state after the big role game is changed as shown in FIG. 49 (b). A time-saving mode rush effect is executed to notify that the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are set.

As a result display effect, the number of consecutive villas indicating the number of consecutive villas won during the consecutive villa state (the period from the first winning to the final transition to the non-time-saving gaming state, excluding the gaming state during the big role game). And, the total value of the number of prize balls acquired during the big role game in the continuous villa state is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

Further, when the game ball enters the probability change area 140b during the big role game, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the probability change for notifying that the game state after the big role game is set to the high probability game state and the time-saving game state. The mode entry effect and the display of the remaining number of times to notify the remaining number of limiters after the big role game are executed.

At this time, since the remaining number of limiters at the time of winning the big hit is 2, the remaining number of limiters after the big role game is always one, so that the remaining number of times is displayed as "one more time".

Further, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a high-probability game state and a short-time game state, and the number of limiters remaining at the time of winning the big hit is 1, the case where the game ball enters the probability variation area 140b during the big role game In the case where the game ball does not enter the probability variation area 140b during the big role game, the game states set after the big role game are both the low probability game state and the time-saving game state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50, both when the game ball enters the probability variation area 140b during the big role game and when the game ball does not enter the probability change area 140b during the big role game, FIG. 50 (a). ), After the result display effect of displaying the game result during the big role game is executed, the game state after the big role game is a low probability game state and a short-time game state as shown in FIG. 50 (b). The time saving mode rush effect is executed to notify that the setting is set to.

In this way, the ending is obtained when the number of remaining limiters after the jackpot game shown in FIG. 50 is set to 0 and when the game ball does not enter the probability variation region during the major role game shown in FIGS. 48 and 49. During at least a part of the period, a common time saving mode entry effect will be executed. In this way, by standardizing the effects during the ending, it is possible to simplify the process for executing the effects during the big role game. As described above, as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, when the jackpot is won in the high probability gaming state and the time saving mode rushing effect is executed during the subsequent ending, it is before the time saving mode rushing effect. The result display effect is executed. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the jackpot is won in the high-probability gaming state, and the time-saving mode entry effect is executed during the subsequent ending, and as shown in FIG. 48, in the low-probability gaming state. The timing at which the time saving mode rushing effect is started during the ending is different from the case where the jackpot is won and the time saving mode rushing effect is executed during the ending. In this embodiment, only one of the result display effect and the alert effect can be executed at the time of executing the time saving mode entry effect or the probability change mode entry effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by executing both the result display effect and the alert effect effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect during the ending is determined based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit, whether or not the game ball has entered the probability variation area 140b during the big role game, and the number of remaining limiters. As a result, the special symbol A is determined and the game ball enters the probabilistic region 140b during the big role game, or the special symbol B or the special symbol C is determined and the game ball enters the probabilistic region 140b during the large role game. Even when an irregular situation occurs, such as when there is no such situation, it is possible to set the effect during the ending so that there is no contradiction in the effect during the ending. Further, since it is not necessary to use the information of the determined special symbol type when determining the effect during the ending, it is possible to simplify the process for executing the effect during the big role game.

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

(Sub CPU initialization process of sub control board 330)
FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
The sub CPU 330a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 330c in response to the power being turned on.

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

(Subtimer interrupt processing of subcontrol board 330)
FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating the subtimer interrupt process (S1100) of the subcontrol board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the effect, refers to the time table set for each effect, and performs a time schedule management process for executing the process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table. Here, based on the time data set in the timetable, various flags are turned on and off, or commands are sent to each effect device to control the execution of each effect. .. Further, here, processing for executing various effects is performed in accordance with the setting of the operation valid period of the effect button 208 and the operation detection of the effect button 208.

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

FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating the probabilistic region entry command reception process executed when the probabilistic region entry command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the probabilistic region entry command is set in the main control board 300 in step S540-7 in FIG. 24, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 16) in step S100-39. Will be done.

(Step S1210-1)
Upon receiving the probabilistic region entry command, the sub CPU 330a turns on the probabilistic region entry reception flag indicating that the probabilistic region entry command has been received, and ends the probabilistic region entry command reception process.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating the large winning opening winning designation command receiving process executed when the large winning opening winning designation command is received among the above command analysis processes. As described above, the grand prize opening prize designation command is set in the main control board 300 in step S500-9 (see FIG. 19) of the switch management process, and then the subcommand transmission process of step S100-39 (see FIG. 16). ) Is transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the large winning opening winning designation command, the sub CPU 330a adds the number of winning balls (P) to be paid out for the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 128 to the counter value of the payout counting counter (S). , Ends the process of receiving the special prize opening prize designation command. When the gaming state is set to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, the counter value of the payout counting counter (S) is reset. The number of prize balls (P) paid out for the entry of a game ball into the large prize opening 128 may be, for example, 15.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating the opening designation command reception process executed when the opening designation command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the opening designation command is set in the main control board 300 in step S630-27 of FIG. 30, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 16) in step S100-39. To.

(Step S1230-1)
Upon receiving the opening designation command, the sub CPU 330a adds 1 to the counter value (R) of the consecutive villa count counter, and ends the opening designation command reception process. When the gaming state is set to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, the counter value (R) of the consecutive villa count counter is reset.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating the limiter remaining number designation command reception process executed when the limiter remaining number designation command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the limiter remaining number designation command is set on the main control board 300 in steps S671-27 of FIG. 36, and then on the sub control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 16) of steps S100-39. Will be sent.

(Step S1240-1)
Upon receiving the limiter remaining number designation command, the sub CPU 330a stores the counter value of the limiter remaining number counter indicated by the limiter remaining number designation command, and ends the process of receiving the limiter remaining number designation command.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart illustrating the ending designation command reception process executed when the ending designation command is received among the command analysis processes. As described above, the ending designation command is set in the main control board 300 in step S660-13 of FIG. 34, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the subcommand transmission process (see FIG. 16) in step S100-39. To.

(Step S1250-1)
Upon receiving the ending designation command, the sub CPU 330a confirms the game state at the time of winning the big hit.

(Step S1250-3)
The sub CPU330a determines whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot confirmed in step S125-1 is a low-probability gaming state or a non-time-saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, the process is transferred to step S1253, and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state. If it is determined that the game is not in the gaming state, the process is transferred to step S1250-5.

(Step S1250-5)
The sub CPU330a determines whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot confirmed in step S125-1 is a low-probability gaming state or a time-saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, the process is transferred to step S1252, and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state. If it is determined that this is not the case, the process is transferred to step S1251.

(Step S1251)
The sub CPU 330a executes an ending effect determination process (high-probability time-saving time) in which the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot determines the effect during the ending in the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state. The details of this ending effect determination process (high probability time reduction) will be described later.

(Step S1252)
The sub CPU 330a executes an ending effect determination process (low-probability time-saving time) in which the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot determines the effect during the ending in the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state. The details of this ending effect determination process (low probability time reduction) will be described later.

(Step S1253)
The sub CPU 330a executes an ending effect determination process (low-probability non-time-saving time) in which the game state at the time of winning the jackpot determines the effect during the ending in the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state. The details of this ending effect determination process (low probability non-time saving time) will be described later.

(Step S1250-7)
When the probabilistic region entry / reception flag is on, the sub CPU 330a turns off the probabilistic region entry / reception flag and ends the ending designation command reception process.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart illustrating the above-mentioned ending effect determination process (high probability time reduction) (step S1251).

(Step S1251-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value of the limiter remaining number counter stored in step 1240-1 is 1. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the limiter remaining number counter is 1, the process is transferred to step S1251-5, and when it is determined that the counter value of the limiter remaining number counter is not 1, step S1251 Move the process to -3.

(Step S1251-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the probability variation region approach reception flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the probabilistic region entry / reception flag is on, the process is transferred to step S1251-9, and if it is determined that the probabilistic region entry / reception flag is not on, the process is performed in step S1251-5. To move.

(Step S1251-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes a result display effect determination process. Here, the number of consecutive villas is displayed based on the counter value (R) of the number of consecutive villas updated in step S1230-1 and the counter value of the payout count counter (S) updated in step S1220-1. Based on the above, it is decided to display the total value of the number of prize balls acquired during the big role game including the first hit over a predetermined time.

(Step S1251-7)
The sub CPU 330a executes a time saving mode entry effect determination process. Here, after the result display effect is executed for a predetermined time, it is determined that the effect display unit 200a is displayed as "time saving mode entry".

(Step S1251-9)
The sub CPU 330a executes the probability change mode entry effect determination process. Here, as the probabilistic mode rush effect, it is determined that the effect display unit 200a is displayed as "probability change mode rush".

(Step S1251-11)
The sub CPU 330a executes the remaining number display determination process. Here, it is determined that "one more time" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a together with the above-mentioned probability change mode entry effect.

FIG. 59 is a flowchart illustrating the above-mentioned ending effect determination process (low probability time reduction) (step S1252).

(Step S1252-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the probabilistic region approach reception flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the probabilistic region entry / reception flag is on, the process is transferred to step S1252-5, and if it is determined that the probabilistic region entry / reception flag is not on, the process is performed in step S1252-3. To move.

(Step S1252-3)
The sub CPU 330a executes a time saving mode entry effect determination process. Here, it is determined that the effect display unit 200a is displayed as "time saving mode entry".

(Step S1252-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes the probability change mode entry effect determination process. Here, as the probabilistic mode rush effect, it is determined that the effect display unit 200a is displayed as "probability change mode rush".

(Step S1252-7)
The sub CPU 330a executes the remaining number display determination process. Here, it is decided to display "two more times" on the effect display unit 200a together with the above-mentioned probability change mode entry effect.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating the above-mentioned ending effect determination process (low probability non-time saving time) (step S1253).

(Step S1253-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the probabilistic region approach reception flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the probabilistic region entry / reception flag is on, the process is transferred to step S1253-5, and if it is determined that the probabilistic region entry / reception flag is not on, the process is performed in step S1253-3. To move.

(Step S1253-3)
The sub CPU 330a executes a time saving mode entry effect determination process. Here, it is determined that the effect display unit 200a is displayed as "time saving mode entry".

(Step S1253-5)
The sub CPU 330a executes the probability change mode entry effect determination process. Here, as the probabilistic mode rush effect, it is determined that the effect display unit 200a is displayed as "probability change mode rush".

(Step S1253-7)
The sub CPU 330a executes the remaining number display determination process. Here, it is decided to display "two more times" on the effect display unit 200a together with the above-mentioned probability change mode entry effect.

(Step S1253-9)
The sub CPU 330a executes a warning effect determination process. Here, it is decided to display "Please be careful not to forget to remove the prepaid card" on the effect display unit 200a.

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.

The above-mentioned playability, that is, the progress condition of the game and various control methods are only examples. For example, the starting condition for starting the big role lottery for determining whether or not the big role game can be executed, the type and number of the big role games. , The contents can be appropriately designed to the extent that the object of the present invention can be realized. Therefore, it may be applied to so-called first-class gaming machines, second-class gaming machines, and first-class and second-class mixed gaming machines.

In the above embodiment, as a warning effect, a case where a card containing value information necessary for lending a game ball used for a game is stored is used to call attention to forgetting to take it. For example, in the effect display unit 200a, " Pachinko is a play that you can enjoy moderately. "

Further, the case where the number of remaining limiters after the big role game in the above embodiment reaches 0 corresponds to the case where the number of consecutive winnings of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state of the present invention reaches a predetermined number of limiters.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the remaining number of limiters after the big role game reaches 0 and the case where the game ball does not enter the probability change area during the big role game are common as a common effect during the ending. The case where the image of (time saving mode entry effect) is displayed on the effect display unit has been described, but it is probable that the number of consecutive times set in the high probability gaming state after the big role game reaches the predetermined limiter number and the case during the big role game. A common image (time saving mode entry effect) may be displayed on the effect display unit 200a during the ending, depending on whether the game ball has entered the area. Further, the period for displaying the common image on the effect display unit 200a is not limited to the ending period, but may be at least a part of the period from the start to the end of the major game. Further, the common effect is not limited to displaying a common image on the effect display unit 200a, and is an effect by sound output from the sound output device 206, an effect by lighting control of the effect lighting device 204, and the like. , The effect of moving the effect device 202 may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the period from the first hit, which is the first big hit set in the time-saving game state, to the final transition from the time-saving game state to the non-time-saving game state is set as the consecutive villa state. That is, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the continuous villa state continues even after the transition from the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state to the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state. Further, in the above embodiment, even if the jackpot set in the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state is won in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is included in the consecutive villa state during the time-saving gaming state. Therefore, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the non-time saving game state, the winning of the big hit is regarded as the first hit which is not the preset consecutive villa state. However, the condition for determining the continuous villa state may be set in advance, and the condition is not limited to the above embodiment. Therefore, for example, if a jackpot is won within a predetermined number of times after shifting from the time-saving gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state, it may be determined that the jackpot has been made during the consecutive villa state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of steps S610-9 and S610-11 of FIG. 27 corresponds to the determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 31 to 35 corresponds to the major game executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S670-3 in FIG. 35 corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of FIG. 57 corresponds to the effect executing means of the present invention.

100 Game machine 108 Game board 116 Game area 128 Large winning opening 140b Probability change area 142 Movable member 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed,
A starting area provided in the game area and
A determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot is successful, provided that the game ball enters the starting area.
When the determination result of winning the big hit is confirmed, the big winning game execution means for executing the big winning game by controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening provided in the game area, and
A gaming state setting means for setting the gaming state after the end of the big role game to a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than that of the low-probability gaming state.
The effect execution means for executing the effect during the big role game,
Equipped with
The game state setting means is
When the number of consecutive winnings of the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state, or the number of consecutive winnings set in the high-probability gaming state after the big-role game reaches a predetermined limiter number, and in the big winning opening during the big-role game. When the game ball does not enter the probability variation area provided in the above, the game state after the big role game is set to the low probability game state.
When the number of consecutive wins or the number of consecutive wins has not reached the number of limiters, and the game ball enters the probabilistic region during the big role game, the game state after the big role game is the high probability game. Set to state,
The effect executing means is
It is possible to determine the execution of a common effect based on at least the result of determination of whether or not the game ball has entered the probabilistic area during the big role game.
The number of consecutive winnings or the number of consecutive times reaches the number of limiters, and the case where the game ball does not enter the probability variation region during the big role game, at least a part from the start to the end of the big role game. During the period after making the determination as to whether or not the game ball has entered the probability variation region, the common effect can be executed .
The common effect is that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is set to the low-probability gaming state and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is set to the high-probability gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by different timings to start execution .

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