JP7081983B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a large winning opening is opened.

Conventionally, hold information is acquired and stored on condition that a game ball enters the start opening, and when the start condition is satisfied, a big role lottery is performed based on the hold information, and a special symbol is drawn based on the result of this big role lottery. The gaming machine that is determined is known. For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose a gaming machine in which a small hit winning probability is set high and a small hit game is frequently executed. According to these gaming machines, when the player continuously launches the gaming balls, the number of prize balls to be paid out is larger than the number of launching balls of the gaming balls.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-164428 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-86638

As described above, in a gaming machine in which the large winning opening is open, a situation may occur in which the gaming ball does not easily enter the large winning opening even though the large winning opening is open. In this case, the player is given a sense of loss, and the interest of the game is reduced.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a player's sense of loss and improving the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming board in which a gaming area in which a gaming ball flows down is formed, a launching means for launching a gaming ball into the gaming area by the operation of a player, and the gaming. A prize area including a variable start area and a large prize area that can be opened and closed , a specific prize area in which a game ball can enter, and a prize area provided in the area, provided that the game ball has entered the variable start area . On condition that the first determination means for determining the winning / failing of 1 and the predetermined winning determination result are derived by the first winning / failing determination, the large winning area opening / closing game in which the large winning area is opened is executed. The large winning area control means , the second determination means for making a second winning / failing determination on condition that the game ball has entered the specific winning area, and the second winning / failing determination result in deriving a specific winning determination result. On condition that the variable start area is opened, the start area control means for executing the start area opening / closing game and the game ball as a prize ball are paid out according to the entry of the game ball into the prize area . A payout control unit is provided, and the payout control unit pays out one game ball as a prize ball for each game ball entering the specific winning area , and the specific winning area is the above -mentioned specific winning area. The variable starting area and the large winning area are arranged on the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball, and the large winning area is located on the downstream side of the variable starting area in the flowing direction of the game ball, and the variable It is characterized in that it can be in an open state at the same time as the starting region .

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the player's sense of loss and improve the enjoyment of the 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 explaining the 2nd big prize opening. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls the progress of a game. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the winning symbol random number determination table and the small hit symbol random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a game state and a fluctuation time. It is 1st figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is the 2nd figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state according to the original game playability. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state when a game is not performed properly. 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 big prize opening 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 variation processing in a main control board. It is 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is the 2nd 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 symbol forced stop processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening preprocessing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening 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 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 flowchart explaining the winning opening switch processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of a variation effect. It is a flowchart explaining the sub-CPU initialization process in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the subtimer interrupt processing in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart explaining the winning designation command reception processing in a sub-control board.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, 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 gaming board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance from the front side of the gaming 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. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills (not shown) so that the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and windmills and flow down and roll in irregular directions. I have to.

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 balls is different from each other according to the firing intensity of the firing mechanism and the game balls can be hit separately. 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 fixed starting opening 120A, a first variable starting opening 120B, a second starting opening 122, and a normal drawing operating opening 125 in which a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters these general winning openings 118, the first fixed starting opening 120A, the first variable starting opening 120B, the second starting opening 122, and the normal drawing operating opening 125, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player. Is done. In the following, the first fixed starting port 120A and the first variable starting port 120B are collectively referred to as the first starting port 120.

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 whether or not a large role game or a small hit game, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

Further, the first fixed starting port 120A, the second starting port 122, and the normal drawing operating port 125 are composed of a fixed starting port that is open so that the game ball can always enter. On the other hand, the movable piece 120b is provided in the first variable starting port 120B so as to be openable and closable, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B changes according to the state of the movable piece 120b. It consists of a variable starting port. Specifically, the movable piece 120b is normally maintained in a closed state, during which time it becomes difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the first variable starting port 120B.

On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the game area 116 (second game area 116b) or the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125, a lottery of ordinary symbols described later is performed. If the winner is won by this lottery, the movable piece 120b is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined time. When the movable piece 120b is opened, the game ball can enter the first variable starting port 120B. As described above, the movable piece 120b is in an open state that allows the game ball to enter the first variable start port 120B, and it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the first variable start port 120B than in the open state. Alternatively, it functions as a movable member (starting variable winning device) that shifts to an impossible closed state.

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

Similarly, the first variable start port 120B and the second start port 122 may be entered by a game ball flowing down the first game area 116a, but in this case, a game flowing down the second game area 116b. It is desirable that the ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter the ball than the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a. In any case, the first fixed start port 120A is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down at least the first game area 116a can enter, and the first variable start port 120B and the second start port 122 are at least the first. 2 It is preferable that the game ball flowing down the game area 116b is arranged at a position where the ball can enter.

Further, the second game area 116b is provided with a first large winning opening 126 and a second large winning opening 128. The first prize opening 126 and the second prize opening 128 are arranged at positions where only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter. However, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 may be arranged so that any game ball flowing down the first game area 116a and the second game area 116b can be entered.

The opening / closing door 126b is provided in the first large winning opening 126 so as to be openable / closable. Normally, the opening / closing door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126 to allow the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 126. The ball is impossible. Specifically, the opening / closing door 126b is in a state of being flush with the board surface of the game board 108 in the closed state, and the game ball flows down in front of the first large winning opening 126. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big role game is executed, the opening / closing door 126b is opened and functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the first big winning opening 126, and the game ball enters the first big winning opening 126. A sphere is possible. Then, when the game ball enters the first prize opening 126, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

The second big winning opening 128 is provided in the second gaming area 116b below the first big winning opening 126. The second large winning opening 128 includes a movable piece 128b, and the movable piece 128b is normally maintained in a closed state. On the other hand, when the small hit game described later is executed, the movable piece 128b is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 128. In the following, the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are collectively referred to as a big winning opening.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the second large winning opening 128. The second game area 116b is provided with a structure 129 that protrudes from the front side of the game board 108. The structure 129 is surrounded by four sides and a bottom side located in the left-right direction and the front-back direction of the gaming machine 100, and an opening is formed in the upper portion. The opening formed in the upper part of the structure 129 becomes the second large winning opening 128. A movable piece 128b is provided on the upper part of the structure 129, and normally, as shown in FIG. 3A, the movable piece 128b is maintained in a closed state in which the second special winning opening 128 is closed. ..

The movable piece 128b protrudes into the gaming area 116 in which the gaming ball rolls and flows so as to face above the gaming machine 100. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is maintained in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the game area 116 (second game area 116b) will fall onto the movable piece 128b. Here, the bases of the structure 129 are substantially parallel in the horizontal direction, and the right side surface of the game machine 100 has a dimensional relationship slightly longer in the height direction than the left side surface. Therefore, in the second major winning opening 128, the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side, and the movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is located so that the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. Is inclined to. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is in the closed state, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3A, the game ball that has fallen on the movable piece 128b slowly rolls on the movable piece 128b from right to left. It will move.

Then, when the small hit game described later is executed, the movable piece 128b shifts to an open state in which the second large winning opening 128 is opened. Here, as shown in FIG. 3B, the movable piece 128b shifts from the closed state to the open state by sliding toward the back surface side of the game board 108. As a result, when changing from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the movable piece 128b falls into the second large winning opening 128 by its own weight.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the movable piece 128b is slightly tilted to secure a long time for the game ball to roll on the movable piece 128b. Then, by changing the movable piece 128b from the closed state to the open state, the game ball rolling on the movable piece 128b is guided into the second large winning opening 128. With the above configuration, even if the time for keeping the movable piece 128b in the open state is set slightly, a predetermined number of game balls can be guided into the second large winning opening 128. In other words, the time required to keep the movable piece 128b in the open state, which is necessary for inserting a predetermined number of game balls into the second large winning opening 128, can be shortened. A hole communicating with the back side of the game board 108 is formed on the back surface of the structure 129, and the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 128 is discharged to the back side of the game board 108. .. Then, when the game ball enters the second prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

Although the configuration of the second large winning opening 128 has been described here, the first variable starting opening 120B also has the same configuration as the second large winning opening 128. That is, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B protrudes toward the front surface of the game board 108 in the closed state, and the game ball rolls on the movable piece 120b. Then, in the open state of the movable piece 120b, the movable piece 120b slides toward the back surface side of the game board 108, and the game ball can enter the first variable starting port 120B. However, as shown in FIG. 2, the movable piece 128b has the right side higher than the left side in the front view of the gaming machine 100, whereas the movable piece 120b has the left side in the front view of the gaming machine 100 on the right side. It is in a higher position than.

Here, the board surface configuration of the second gaming area 116b will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 122 and the gate 124 are arranged in parallel at the uppermost portion of the second gaming area 116b. All the game balls guided to the second game area 116b enter the second starting port 122 or pass through the gate 124 and flow downward. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 122 constitutes a "specific winning opening" in which one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each entering ball of the game ball.

When a game ball enters the second starting port 122, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a large role game or a small hit game is executed. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the first variable starting port 120B (movable piece 120b) is opened.

Immediately below the second starting port 122 and the gate 124, the first large winning opening 126 is provided. When the first big winning opening 126 is in the open state, all the game balls that have passed through the gate 124 and flowed downward are arranged so as to enter the first big winning opening 126. In the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only in the big role game. That is, it can be said that the first large winning opening 126 is a large winning opening dedicated to the big role game. When a game ball enters the first prize opening 126 during a big role game, two or more predetermined numbers (15 in this case) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls for each game ball. ..

A first variable starting port 120B is provided below the first large winning opening 126. Further, an out opening 131 is provided between the first large winning opening 126 and the first variable starting opening 120B. The out port 131 is an entrance of a passage for discharging the game ball from the game area 116, and even if the game ball enters the out port 131, the prize ball is not paid out.

In the second game area 116b, nails are arranged so that most of the game balls (for example, 90% or more) that have flowed down below the first prize opening 126 fall onto the movable piece 120b. Further, by these nails, a part (for example, 1% to 10%) of the game balls that have flowed down below the first winning opening 126 is guided to the out opening 131.

In the closed state of the first variable starting port 120B, the game ball rolls on the movable piece 120b. When the movable piece 120b is opened while the game ball is rolling on the movable piece 120b, all the game balls on the movable piece 120b are guided into the first variable starting port 120B. When a game ball enters the first variable starting port 120B, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each game ball entering, and whether or not a large role game or a small hit game is executed is determined. A lottery will be held.

The gaming ball that has not entered the first variable starting port 120B falls from the movable piece 120b to the right side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine 100. A second big winning opening 128 is provided below the first variable starting opening 120B, and most of the game balls dropped from the movable piece 120b roll on the movable piece 128b of the second big winning opening 128. do. The gaming ball on the movable piece 128b slowly rolls from the right side to the left side in the front view of the game machine 100 due to the inclination of the movable piece 128b.

As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 128 is opened only in the small hit game. That is, it can be said that the second large winning opening 128 is a large winning opening dedicated to small hit games. If the movable piece 128b is opened while the game ball is rolling on the movable piece 128b, all the game balls on the movable piece 128b are guided into the second large winning opening 128. When a game ball enters the second prize opening 128 during a small hit game, two or more predetermined numbers (15 in this case) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls for each game ball. Is done.

At the lower left of the second large winning opening 128, a normal drawing operating opening 125 is provided. Here, nails are arranged in the second game area 116b so that almost all of the game balls that have fallen downward from the second large winning opening 128 enter the normal drawing operating opening 125. In the present embodiment, the normal drawing operating port 125 constitutes a "specific winning opening" in which one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each entering ball of the game ball. Further, when the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125, it is determined whether or not the first variable starting port 120B (movable piece 120b) is opened, as in the case where the game ball passes through the gate 124. A lottery will be held.

At the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that did not enter any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the normal drawing operating opening 125, and the large winning opening. Is provided on the back side of the game board 108 from the game area 116.

As described above, in the present embodiment, one game ball is used as a prize ball for each game ball entering on both the upstream side and the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball from the large winning opening. "Specific winning openings" to be paid out are arranged. Therefore, when a game ball that has not entered the large winning opening enters the "specific winning opening", the same number of prize balls as the number of launched balls is paid out. As a result, even if a situation occurs in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening even though the big prize opening is open, the player's sense of loss is reduced and the decline in the interest of the game is suppressed. Will be done.

In addition, by adjusting the ball entry ratio to the "specific winning opening" at the design stage, the frequency of entering the game ball into the large winning opening and the game ball per unit time during the big role game or the small hit game. The number of increases and the like can be easily adjusted.

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

The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be visually recognized from the front side of the game machine 100 at a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. Various effects such as variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c as shown in the figure are executed on the effect display unit 200a.

The staging accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the staging display unit 200a, and is normally retracted in a state of being divided into a plurality of constituent members at the origin position on the back side of the game board 108, and is visually recognized by the player. It is not possible. Then, when each component moves to a movable position on the front surface of the staging display unit 200a by driving the actuator during the variable display of the staging symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, each configuration is performed on the front surface of the staging display unit 200a. The members are united to give the player a sense of expectation of a big hit.

The staging lighting device 204 is provided on the staging accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and is variously controlled for lighting according to the image and the like displayed on the staging display unit 200a.

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

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

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 pressing the ball pulling knob 134a, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball pulling knob 134a, and the ball pulling hole It is possible to eject the game ball below the lower plate 134.

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

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

The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. Based on the input signals from each detection switch and timer, the main CPU 300a reads 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 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 fixing for detecting that a game ball has entered the first fixed starting port 120A. A second variable start port detection switch 120Bs that detects that a game ball has entered the first variable start port 120B, and a second variable start port detection switch 120Bs that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 122. Starting port detection switch 122s, gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, normal figure operating port detection switch 125s for detecting that the game ball has entered the normal drawing operating port 125, first large The first large winning opening detection switch 126s that detects that a game ball has entered the winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s that detects that a game ball has entered the second large winning opening 128 are connected. A detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

Further, the main control board 300 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 120c that operates a movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B, and a first large winning opening that operates an opening / closing door 126b that opens and closes the first large winning opening 126. The solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the movable piece 128b that opens and closes the second special winning opening 128 are connected, and the first variable starting port 120B and the first large are connected by the main control board 300. The opening and closing control of the winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128 is performed.

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 of the present embodiment mainly has a special game started by entering the gaming ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting opening 122, and the passing of the gaming ball to the gate 124, or It is roughly divided into a normal game started by entering a game ball into the normal game opening 125. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, as well as data and tables required for various games.

Further, 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, a ROM, and a 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 leading the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and the game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310.

Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134, and the plate full tank detection switch 318s is directed toward the payout control board 310. , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower plate 134 is in a full tank state, and transmits a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the dish full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state has been 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, in the sub control board 330, the sub CPU 330a, the sub ROM 330b, and the sub RAM 330c cooperate to function as a sub main, an image control unit, an accessory control unit, a lighting control unit, and a voice control unit. The sub-main determines the content of the effect to be executed and manages and supervises the execution of the effect according to various input commands. The image control unit performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as patterns, backgrounds, and subtitles displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the image control unit reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown) to display the effect. The image display of the unit 200a is controlled.

Further, the accessory control unit drives the actuator according to the management of the effect by the sub-main, and movably controls the effect device 202. The lighting control unit controls lighting of the staging lighting device 204. In addition, the voice control unit performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 206. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of audio data such as audio and music output from the audio output device 206, and the audio control unit reads the audio data from the sub ROM 330b to control the audio output of the audio output device 206. do.

Further, the sub-control board 330 executes a predetermined effect when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed or rotated.

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. In the special game, the game progresses in one of the low-probability game state and the high-probability game state, and in the normal game, the game is in any of the non-short-time game state, the medium-time short-time game state, and the short-time game state. The game progresses.

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 big winning opening is opened is set low, and is called a high-probability game state. Is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to perform a major role game is set high. Further, the non-time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 120b is difficult to open and the game ball is difficult to enter into the first variable start port 120B, and the medium-time-time-saving game state is a non-time-saving game. This is a gaming state in which the movable piece 120b is more likely to be opened than in the state, and the gaming ball is more likely to enter the first variable starting port 120B. Further, the reduced working hours state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 120b is more likely to be opened and the game ball is most likely to enter the first variable starting port 120B than in the medium and short working hours gaming state. In the time-saving game state, when the game ball is continuously fired toward the second game area 116b during the game, the game ball is set to decrease slightly or hardly decrease. ..

As described above, since the special game and the normal game proceed in parallel, in the present embodiment, the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state, the non-time-saving game state, the medium-time-time game state, and the time-saving game state are used. It becomes a game state in which any of the above is combined. In the following, for ease of understanding, the gaming state related to the special game, that is, the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are referred to as the special gaming state, and the gaming state related to the normal game, that is, the non-time-saving gaming state, medium. The time-saving game state and the time-saving game state may be referred to as a normal game state. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state.

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 game will be executed that will open the big prize opening and allow the game ball to enter the big prize opening, and the game state after the end of the big role game. 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 (big hit determination random numbers, winning symbol random numbers, variable pattern random numbers) related to the big winning combination lottery are acquired. At the same time, each of these random numbers 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 a game ball enters the first starting port 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area, the first storage unit is used. Special 1 Hold is memorized. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is set 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 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 big hit decision random number judgment table, when the big hit decision random number is 10001 to 10205, it is judged as a big hit, and when the big hit decision random number is 20001 to 39000, it is judged as a small hit, and other If it is a big hit decision random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 319.6, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

Further, when starting the big winning combination lottery 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 probability big hit decision random number judgment table, when the big hit decision random number is 10001 to 10655, it is judged as a big hit, and when the big hit decision random number is 20001 to 39000, it is judged as a small hit, and other If it is a big hit decision random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 100.0, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 3.45.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table and a small hit 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 a for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 6 (a), and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. In that case, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the symbol random number determination table b for special 2 is selected and the "small hit" is won by the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 6 (c). When the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a is selected and the special 2 hold wins the "small hit", as shown in FIG. 6 (d), the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b is selected. In the following, a special symbol determined by a winning symbol random number, that is, a special symbol determined when a jackpot determination result is obtained is referred to as a jackpot symbol, and is determined when a small hit determination result is obtained. The special symbol is called a small hit symbol, and the special symbol determined when the determination result of loss is obtained is called a loss symbol.

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the special 2 hit symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6 (b), according to the acquired value of the winning symbol random number, As shown in the figure, a jackpot symbol (special symbols A to I) is determined as a special symbol. Further, according to the special 1 small hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6 (c) and the special 2 small hit symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6 (d), the acquired value of the winning symbol random number. As shown in the figure, small hit symbols (special symbols Z1 to Z6) are determined as special symbols.

If the result of the big role lottery is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by holding special 1, special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing lottery, and the lottery result is special 2. When 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" or "small hit". Further, the small hit symbol random number determination table is referred only when the large winning combination lottery result is "small hit", and is not referred to when the large winning combination lottery result is "big hit" or "missing". The special symbols Z1 to Z6, which are small hit symbols, are collectively referred to as a special symbol Z.

FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It should be noted that a plurality of variable pattern random number determination tables are provided for each of the hold type, the result of the large winning combination lottery (special symbol type), the game state, the number of changes, and the number of holds, but here, any change pattern random number determination is provided. The table x will be described. When the type of the special symbol is determined as described above, when the game ball enters the fluctuation pattern random number determination table as shown in FIG. 7A and the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122. One of the fluctuation pattern numbers is determined based on the fluctuation pattern random numbers in the range of 0 to 238 acquired in. As shown in FIG. 7B, the fluctuation pattern numbers are associated with fluctuation times. This fluctuation time is the time until the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

As will be described in detail later, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold and the fluctuation pattern number, that is, the fluctuation time is determined, the symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 160 over the determined fluctuation time. When the fluctuation display is performed and the fluctuation time elapses, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. Further, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold and the fluctuation pattern number, that is, the fluctuation time is determined, the fluctuation display of the symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 162 over the determined fluctuation time. After that, when the fluctuation time elapses, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. At this time, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, so that the lost symbol is confirmed as a result of the large winning combination lottery, the large winning combination lottery based on the next special 1 hold becomes possible, and the lost symbol is the second. By stopping and displaying on the special symbol display 162, the loss is confirmed as a result of the big winning combination lottery, and the big winning combination lottery based on the next special 2 hold can be executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the jackpot is confirmed as a result of the major role lottery, the big role game is executed, and the small hit symbol is the second special. When the symbol display 162 is stopped and displayed, the small hit is confirmed as a result of the big winning combination lottery, and the small hit game is executed.

In this way, the fluctuation time defines the time for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, in other words, the time until the result of the large winning combination lottery is confirmed. However, a plurality of fluctuation pattern random number determination tables for determining the fluctuation time are provided according to the hold type, the result of the large winning combination lottery (special symbol type), the game state, and the like. As a result, even if the acquired fluctuation pattern random numbers have the same value, different fluctuation pattern numbers, that is, fluctuation times are determined by the selected fluctuation pattern random number determination table.

When the variation pattern number is determined as described above, the variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number is transmitted to the sub-control board 330. In the sub-control board 330, the mode of the variation effect is determined based on the received variation pattern command, but the details thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a gaming state and a variation time. As described above, the special gaming state and the normal gaming state are combined to form one gaming state, and the progress of the game is controlled according to the game state being set. As described above, there are two types of special gaming states, a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state, in which the winning probabilities of big hits are different. In addition, there are three types of normal game states: a non-time-saving game state, a medium-time-short game state, and a time-short-time game state, in which the ease of entering the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B (ball entry frequency) is different from each other. Has been done.

Here, in a normal game, the ease of entering the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B is determined by three factors: winning probability, fluctuation time, and opening time. As will be described in detail later, in a normal game, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or the game ball enters the normal drawing operating port 125, the normal drawing hold is stored. Then, based on the stored normal map reservation, a normal map lottery is performed to determine whether or not to release the movable piece 120b. The result of this general drawing lottery is confirmed when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. When the hit is confirmed as a result of the normal drawing lottery, the movable piece 120b is released. At this time, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery, the fluctuation time, and the opening time when opening the movable piece 120b are set for each normal game state.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, five types of gaming states are provided depending on the combination of the special gaming state and the normal gaming state. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. In the non-time saving game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is low, the fluctuation time is long, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is short. In the following, a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a normal state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state may be set, and the gaming state in which both of them are combined is referred to as the most dominant state. In addition, this most superior state has the highest degree of advantage among the five game states, and if the game ball is properly fired, the game ball gradually increases during the game even if the jackpot is not won. It is set to go.

Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the short-time game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is high, the fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is long. In the following, a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a normal time-saving state or a normal precursor state. Since the special gaming state and the normal gaming state are the same in the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state, there is no difference in the progress control of the game on the main control board 300. In this way, the reason why one game state in which the progress control of the game is completely equal is divided into two different game states is simply for the convenience of staging. That is, in reality, the main control board 300 controls the progress of the game without distinguishing between the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state, and only the control of the staging on the sub control board 330 is the normal time saving state and the normal time saving state. It is usually different in the precursory state. Therefore, from the viewpoint of controlling the progress of the game on the main control board 300, the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state are regarded as one game state.

Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. In the following, a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined is referred to as a high-probability precursor state. In the sub control board 330, an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state set in the main control board 300 is set. The effect mode defines a background image, a BGM, or the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the content of the effect is different for each effect mode. That is, the player can identify the current gaming state by the effect mode.

However, in the high-accuracy precursor state and the above-mentioned normal precursor state, the same effect mode (hereinafter, the effect mode corresponding to the high-accuracy precursor state and the normal precursor state is referred to as "precursor mode") is set. That is, since the precursor mode is set in both the high probability precursor state and the normal precursor state, the player cannot identify the current gaming state during the precursor mode. As described above, since the normal precursor state and the highly probable precursor state cannot distinguish the gaming states from each other, the two gaming states are collectively referred to as the precursor states below.

Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to a high-probability gaming state and a medium-time short-time gaming state. In the medium-time short-time game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is higher than in the non-time-short-time game state and lower than in the time-short-time game state, the fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 120b is long. This gaming state can be set when an unexpected situation occurs, such as when the gaming ball is not properly launched. In the following, a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a medium-time short-time gaming state are combined is referred to as a penalty state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, six gaming states (substantially five gaming states) are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected and selected according to the game state, the hold type, the number of fluctuations in the game state, and the symbol type when the big winning combination lottery is performed. The fluctuation pattern number is determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern random number determination table.

Here, in the gaming machine 100, a substantial fluctuation target is set for each gaming state. The substantive change target originally indicates the type of hold for which the big role lottery should be performed, and either the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is set as the real change target for each game state. In the normal state, the special 1 hold is set as a target for substantial fluctuation. Further, in the normal state, since the normal gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the first variable starting port 120B is hardly opened. Therefore, in the normal state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first fixed start port 120A.

In the normal state, the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table A is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table A, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. Further, in the normal state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table B is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table B, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 40 to 100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the normal state, when the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the substantial fluctuation, the table C is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table C, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes. In this way, by setting the fluctuation time to a long time such as 10 minutes, in the normal state, even if the player puts the game ball into the second starting port 122, the big role lottery based on the special 2 hold is performed. There are very few opportunities to do it.

Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided in the second game area 116b, and the second starting port 122 is composed of a fixed starting port to which a game ball can always enter. Further, due to the playability of the gaming machine 100, the second starting port 122 is arranged at a position where the gaming ball can easily enter the ball, as compared with the first starting opening 120. Therefore, if the variable time related to the special 2 hold is set to a short time in the normal state, the player is given more chances of the big role lottery than necessary. Therefore, in order to appropriately launch the game ball toward the first game area 116a in accordance with the original game playability in the normal state, the fluctuation time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes.

In the most dominant state, the special 2 hold is set as a target for substantial fluctuation. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. In the most dominant state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is not the target of the substantial fluctuation, the table D is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table D, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 seconds. It should be noted that the case where the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is not the real change target in the most superior state is more playable than the case where the big role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the real change target in the normal state. The effect is small. Therefore, in the most dominant state, the fluctuation time when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, which is not the target of the substantial fluctuation, is set as short as 10 seconds.

In the most dominant state, a large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is a real fluctuation target, and when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table E is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table E, the fluctuation time of 1 second to 3 seconds is determined. Further, in the most dominant state, the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold, and when the big hit symbol is determined, the table F is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table F, the fluctuation time is determined to be 2 to 10 seconds.

In the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, and the high probability precursor state, the special 1 hold is set as the target of substantial fluctuation. Further, in the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, and the high probability precursor state, the normal gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, and the first variable starting port 120B is frequently controlled to the open state. Therefore, in these three gaming states, the player needs to launch the gaming ball toward the second gaming area 116b in order to allow the gaming ball to enter the first variable starting port 120B. In all of these three gaming states, the same variation pattern random number determination table is selected, but these three gaming states are common in that the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. That is, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table G is used as the variation pattern random number determination table. Be selected. According to this table G, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 1 to 30 seconds. Further, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold, and when the big hit symbol is determined, the table H is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table H, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 30 seconds.

Although detailed description will be omitted, a plurality of tables G are provided, for example, tables G1 and G2, and the number of times of variation display of the symbol in the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display. One of the tables G is selected according to the total number of fluctuations, which is the sum of the number of fluctuations displayed in the symbol in 162.

On the other hand, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state and the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold that is not the actual change target, the number of changes related to the special 2 hold after being set to each game state ( A different variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the number of variations of the symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 162 (hereinafter, referred to as “second variation number”). Specifically, when the second variation number of times after being set to the time saving game state is 4 times or less, a special table is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this special table, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 1 minute. On the other hand, when the second variation number of times after being set to the time saving game state is 5 times or more, the table I is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table I, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

In the penalty state, the special 1 hold is set as a target for substantial fluctuation. Further, in the penalty state, the normal gaming state is set to the medium-time short-time gaming state, and the first variable starting port 120B is controlled to the open state at a constant frequency. Therefore, in the penalty state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the first variable start port 120B. In the penalty state, the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the lost symbol or the small hit symbol is determined, the table J is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table J, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. Further, in the penalty state, when the big winning combination lottery is performed by the special 1 hold and the big hit symbol is determined, the table K is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table K, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 40 to 100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the penalty state, when the large winning combination lottery is performed by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the substantial fluctuation, the table L is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table L, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

As described above, the actual fluctuation target is set for each game state, and when the large winning combination lottery based on the hold type as the substantial fluctuation target is performed, the fluctuation time is 100 seconds at the longest. On the other hand, when a large winning combination lottery based on a hold type that is not a target of substantial fluctuation is performed, the fluctuation time is approximately 10 minutes, so that a game contrary to the original game playability is not performed.

FIG. 9 is a first diagram illustrating a special electric accessory actuated ram set table, and FIG. 10 is a second diagram illustrating a special electric accessory actuated ram set table. The special electric accessory operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the large role game or the small hit game, and the special electric accessory operating ram set is stored during the large role game and the small hit game. With reference to the table, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. In fact, a plurality of special electric accessory operating ram set tables are provided for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and the corresponding table plays a major role according to the determined special symbol type. It is set at the start of a game or a small hit game, but here, for convenience of explanation, control data of a special symbol is shown for each symbol type.

As shown in FIG. 9, the big winning game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and in the small hit game, the round game is executed only once. According to this special electric bonus actuating ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of special electric bonus actuations (executed during one big role game or small hit game). Number of round games to be played), number of special electric accessory opening / closing switching (number of times of opening of the big winning opening in one round), solenoid energization time (first big winning opening solenoid 126c or second for each number of opening of big winning opening) Energization time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of one large winning opening), the specified number (the maximum number of winnings that can be made to the large winning opening in one round game), the effective closing time of the large winning opening (round) Closing time of the big winning opening between games, that is, interval time), ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game (variation display of the symbol described later)) However, as control data, it is stored in advance for each type of special symbol as shown in the figure.

If the jackpot is won by holding the special 1 and the special symbols A to F are determined as the jackpot symbols, the big role game composed of 6 round games is executed in each case. In each major role game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only once in the 1st to 6th round games. In each round game, the first large winning opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and when a specified number of game balls enter during this period or when the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the first prize is opened. One big winning opening 126 is closed and one round game is completed.

Further, when the small hit is won by the special 1 hold and the special symbols Z1 to Z3 are determined as the small hit symbols, the small hit game composed of one round game is executed. In this small hit game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 1 time in one round game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the jackpot is won by the special 2 hold and the special symbols G and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, the big role game composed of 5 round games is executed. In this big role game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only once in the 1st to 5th round games. In each round game, 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds, and if a specified number of game balls enter during this time, or if the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) has elapsed, the second major winning opening 128 Is closed and one round game is completed.

Further, when the jackpot is won by the special 2 hold and the special symbol H is determined as the jackpot symbol, the big role game composed of 16 round games is executed. In this big role game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened for 0.1 seconds x 12 times in the first round game, and the first big winning opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds in the 2nd to 16th round games. × Opened once. Each round game ends when the specified number of game balls enter or the maximum opening time elapses, the first large winning opening 126 is closed.

Further, even when a small hit is won by holding the special 2 and the special symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined as the small hit symbols, the small hit game consisting of one round game is executed. Here, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z4 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 2 times in one round game. The interval time during the round, which is the rest time between the two opening of the second prize opening 128, is set to 1.78 seconds. Since the game ball is fired at the shortest interval of 0.6 seconds, considering the opening time of the second big winning opening 128 and the firing interval of the game ball, the game ball wins the second big prize during this small hit game. The probability of entering the mouth 128 is low.

However, in the present embodiment, the game ball is likely to stay on the movable piece 128b that keeps the second large winning opening 128 in the closed state, and the movable piece 128b is transferred to the open state to move the movable piece. The game ball staying on 128b is guided into the second large winning opening 128. Therefore, by opening the second big winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds x 2 times, an average of 2 to 3 game balls will enter the 2nd big winning opening 128.

Further, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z5 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 3 times in one round game. The interval time during the round in this case is set to 0.84 seconds. In this small hit game, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the second large winning opening 128.

Further, in the small hit game when the special symbol Z6 is determined as the small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 12 times in one round game. The interval time during the round in this case is set to 0.84 seconds. In this small hit game, by continuously firing the game balls toward the second game area 116b, it is almost certain that a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls will enter the second large winning opening 128. can.

Here, as shown in FIG. 6D, the selection ratio of the special symbols Z4 to Z6 is 49:49: 2. Therefore, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 128 is long, and the probability that the small hit game that can acquire the largest number of prize balls is executed is low. That is, the special symbol Z6 is rare for the player, and is positioned as a privilege having the second largest number of prize balls after the big hit.

Further, in the design stage of the gaming machine 100, it is necessary to strictly manage and adjust the firing prize ball ratio, which is the ratio between the number of launched balls of the gaming ball and the number of prize balls paid out. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a special symbol Z4 in which the 0.1 second opening is performed twice in the small hit game and a special symbol Z5 in which the 0.1 second opening is performed three times in the small hit game are provided. The firing prize ball ratio can be easily adjusted and changed simply by changing the selection ratio of.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of the major role game. In the present embodiment, when the big role game is executed, the game state setting table is referred to according to the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the hold type, and the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), and after the big role game is completed. Set the game state.

When the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a normal state or a penalty state, if the big hit is won by the special 1 hold which is a substantial fluctuation target, the game state after the big role game is set according to the type of the big hit symbol. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal precursor state (the special gaming state is the low-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state). At this time, the number of times the time-saving game state is continued (hereinafter referred to as "time-saving number of times") is set to 50 times. This means that the time-saving game state will continue until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed 50 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time reductions indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving gaming state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations, the game state is set again. It will be. Therefore, when the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, if the lottery result other than the big hit is derived (confirmed) 50 times without deriving the lottery result of the big hit in the time-saving game state, it is not. The game state will be changed to the time-saving game state.

When the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the highest superior state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming 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. This means that the high-probability gaming state will continue until the result of the big role lottery is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above-mentioned high-probability number of times indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations, the gaming state is set again. It will be done. Therefore, when the high-probability gaming state is set after the end of the big role game, the lottery result other than the big hit is derived (confirmed) 10,000 times without deriving the lottery result of the big hit in the high-probability gaming state. , The gaming state will be changed to the low probability gaming state. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state is about 1/100. Therefore, once the high-probability gaming state is set, the next big hit is virtually guaranteed.

When the special symbols C to F are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high probability precursor state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state) is set. At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 10,000 times, and the time reduction number is set to 10, 20, 40, and 50 times according to the type of the jackpot symbol.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the normal state or the penalty state, if the big hit is won by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the substantial fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal state (the special gaming state is the low-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). When the special symbols H and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, the penalty state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the medium-time short-time gaming state) is set. At this time, both the high accuracy number and the time reduction number are set to 10,000 times.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the most dominant state, if the big hit is won by the special 1 hold which is not the target of the substantial fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. When the special symbols B to F are determined as the jackpot symbols, they are set to the highest superior state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 10,000 times.

On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the most dominant state, if the big hit is won by the special 2 hold which is the target of the substantial fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. When the special symbols H and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, they are set to the highest superior state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 10,000 times.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, and the high probability precursor state, that is, when the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the special 1 hold, which is the actual fluctuation target, makes the jackpot a big hit. If you win, the game status after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal time saving state (the special gaming state is the low probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state). At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. When the special symbols B to F are determined as the jackpot symbols, they are set to the highest superior state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 10,000 times.

On the other hand, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state and the jackpot is won by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the substantial fluctuation, the game state after the big role game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal state (the special gaming state is the low-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state). When the special symbols H and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, the penalty state (the special gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state is the medium-time short-time gaming state) is set. At this time, the high accuracy number and the time reduction number are both set to 10,000 times.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal drawing operating port 125, it is associated with whether or not the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is energized and controlled. Judgment processing of ordinary symbols (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 or enters the normal drawing operating port 125, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and this random number is obtained. Numerical values are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c up to four. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for storing the winning determination random numbers. Therefore, if the game ball passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal figure operating port 125 in a state where the determined random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the game concerned. The winning random number is not stored based on the passage of the sphere. In the following, the winning determination random number stored in the normal figure hold storage area when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or the game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125 is referred to as a normal figure hold.

When the normal drawing lottery is started when the normal gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table for the non-time saving gaming state is referred to as shown in FIG. 12 (a). According to this non-time saving game state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost symbol is determined as the type of normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this general drawing lottery, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the first variable starting is performed. The movable piece 120b of the mouth 120B is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the medium-time short-time game state, the winning determination random number determination table for the medium-time short-time game state is referred to as shown in FIG. 12 (b). According to the hit determination random number determination table for the medium-time short game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 49, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the hit determination random number is 50 to 99. In addition, the lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the medium-time short-time game state, that is, the winning probability is 50/100.

Further, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), 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. 13 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG. 13 (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. As described above, when the 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, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state and the medium-time saving gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and the gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state. If so, the fluctuation 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 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is controlled to open / close as shown in FIG. 13 (b). The energization is controlled by referring to the pattern 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 120c according to the gaming state when the normal symbol is determined. ..

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the opening / closing control of the first variable starting port 120B is performed 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 first variable starting port 120B is started) and the maximum number of times of switching the opening / closing of the normal electric accessory (opening of the first variable starting port 120B). Number of times), solenoid energization time (energization time of ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c for each opening number of first variable starting port 120B, that is, opening time of one first variable starting port 120B), specified number (first variable) The maximum number of winnings to the first variable starting port 120B while the starting port 120B is fully open), the effective closing time of the normal electric power (the closing time between each opening of the first variable starting port 120B, that is, the pause time), the general electric power Effective state time (waiting time from the end of the last opening of the first variable start port 120B), normal power end wait time (waiting until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol described later is resumed after the normal electric power effective state time elapses). Time) is stored in advance as control data of the first variable starting port 120B for each gaming state as shown in the figure.

In this way, by setting the winning probability, the fluctuation time, and the opening time of the normal symbol, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 13B, the firing prize ball ratio (for the game ball launched in the game area 116) The ratio of the number of prize balls that the game ball enters into the first variable starting port 120B, the second starting port 122, the normal drawing operating port 125, and the large winning opening and is paid out to the player) is the number of shots in the non-time-saving game state. : The number of prize balls = 100: 20, the number of shots in the medium-time short game state: the number of prize balls = 100: 40, and the number of shots in the short-time game state: the number of prize balls = 100: 99.

The opening / closing condition of the first variable starting port 120B 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 first variable starting port 120B. That is, by combining the three elements of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the first variable start port 120B, in each of the non-short-time game state, the medium-time-short game state, and the short-time game state, The frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B and the firing prize ball ratio can be set. In any case, the combination of the three elements shown here is only an example, and if the three elements are combined so that the firing prize ball ratio is higher in the time-saving game state than in the non-time-saving game state. good.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a transition of a gaming state according to the original game playability. With the above configuration, the gaming machine 100 realizes the following playability. First, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, it is set to the normal state shown in FIG. 14 (a). In the normal state, since the substantial fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to allow the game ball to enter the first fixed start port 120A. Since the first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game board 108, the player performs so-called "left-handed" in a normal state.

When the game ball enters the first fixed start port 120A, the special 1 hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. The special 1 hold stored in the first special figure hold storage area is sequentially read out when the start condition is satisfied, and a large winning combination lottery is performed based on the read special 1 hold. At this time, the winning probability of the jackpot is set to about 1/319. In the normal state, in the big role lottery based on this special 1 hold, the game is played for the purpose of winning the big hit. The firing prize ball ratio when the game ball is launched toward the first game area 116a is set to 100:20, and the number of game balls decreases during the game.

Then, in the normal state, if a big hit is won in the big role lottery by holding the special 1, the big role game is executed. In this big role game, a round game in which the first big winning opening 126 is opened is executed six times, and the player can win a prize ball for six rounds. Then, when the jackpot is won by the special 1 hold, one of the special symbols A to F is determined as the jackpot symbol.

In the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol A, the gaming state after the big role game is the normal precursor state shown in FIG. 14 (c). If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol A will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 35%. Therefore, if a jackpot is won in the normal state, there is a 35% probability that the gaming state will shift to the normal precursor state. Normally, in the precursory state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to enter the game ball into the first variable start port 120B. Right-handed hitting is performed aiming at the game area 116b. That is, in this normal precursor state, as in the normal state, the game is played for the purpose of winning the big hit in the big role lottery based on the special 1 hold. In the normal precursor state, the winning probability of the jackpot is about 1/319, but since the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the movable piece 120b is frequently opened. Therefore, the firing prize ball ratio is 100:99, and the player can aim for a big hit while reducing the consumption of the game ball.

It should be noted that, on the premise that the game is properly performed, the transition to the normal precursor state is limited to the case where the special symbol A is determined in the normal state. When shifting to the normal precursor state, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times, and if the jackpot is not won in the 50 big role lottery, the game state shifts to the normal state again (time reduction omission).

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 are the special symbols C to F, the gaming state after the major role game is a highly accurate precursor shown in FIG. 14 (b). It becomes a state. If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbols C to F will be determined as the jackpot symbols is 60%. Therefore, if the jackpot is won in the normal state, there is a 60% probability that the gaming state will shift to the high probability precursor state. In the high-accuracy precursor state, the actual fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player has to enter the game ball into the first variable start port 120B. 2 Right-handed aiming at the game area 116b will be performed. That is, in this high probability precursor state, as in the normal state, the game is played for the purpose of winning the big hit in the big role lottery based on the special 1 hold. In the high probability precursor state, the winning probability of the jackpot is about 1/100, and the normal game state is the time-saving game state, so that the movable piece 120b is frequently opened. Therefore, the firing prize ball ratio is 100:99, and the player can perform a large role lottery while reducing the consumption of the game ball.

Further, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol B, the gaming state after the big role game becomes the most dominant state shown in FIG. 14 (d). .. If the jackpot is won with the special 1 hold, the probability that the special symbol B will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 5%. Therefore, it can be said that the transition from the normal state to the most dominant state is an extremely rare case. In the most dominant state, since the substantially variable target is set to the special 2 hold, the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start port 122. Since the second game area 116b is located on the right side of the game board 108, the player performs so-called "right-handed" in the most dominant state.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. The special 2 hold stored in the second special figure hold storage area is sequentially read out when the start condition is satisfied, and a large winning combination lottery is performed based on the read special 2 hold. At this time, the winning probability of the big hit is set to about 1/100, and the winning probability of the small hit is set to about 1 / 3.45. In the most superior state, in the big role lottery based on this special 2 hold, winning a small hit is the biggest purpose of the game.

Specifically, when a game ball is launched into the second game area 116b, the ratio of the prize balls paid out by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 with respect to the number of launched balls is 100: 60 to 80. It is set to a degree. Then, in the most superior state, in the large winning combination lottery by holding the special 2, the small hit game is frequently performed because the small hit is won with a probability of about 1 / 3.45. Here, if a small hit is won by holding the special 2, the small hit symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined. As described above, in the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z4 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 2 to 3 game balls enter the second large winning opening 128. In the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z5 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the second large winning opening 128. Further, in the small hit game when the small hit symbol Z6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, a substantially specified number of game balls enter the second large winning opening 128.

When a game ball enters the second prize opening 128, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for each game ball. As a result, in the most dominant state, the launch prize ball ratio, which is the ratio of all prize balls to the number of launch balls, becomes 100: 120, and the game balls are simply fired toward the second game area 116b. Can be increased.

In this way, the small hit symbols have special symbols Z4 and Z5 (No. 1) in which the first opening / closing condition (0.1 seconds x 2 times or 3 times opening of the second large winning opening 128) is defined as the opening / closing condition. 1 small hit symbol) and the second opening / closing condition (0.1 seconds x 12 times opening of the second big winning opening 128) where the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 128 is longer than the first opening / closing condition) The special symbol Z6 (second small hit symbol) in which is specified is included. Then, in the most dominant state, the number of prize balls paid out in the small hit game executed by the stop display of the special symbols Z4 and Z5 (first small hit symbol), and the special symbol Z6 (second small hit symbol). The game progress condition is stipulated that the total number of prize balls paid out to the player, including the number of prize balls paid out in the small hit game executed by the stop display of), is larger than the number of game balls fired.

In this most dominant state, the normal gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, and the movable piece 120b is rarely opened. Further, in the most dominant state, the special gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, and the high probability number is always set to 10,000 times at the time of transition to the most dominant state. Since the winning probability of the jackpot in the most dominant state is about 1/100, it can be said that the winning of the next jackpot is practically guaranteed in the most dominant state.

According to the special 2 hold of the real fluctuation target in this most dominant state, the special symbols G, H, and I are determined as the jackpot symbols when the jackpot is won. If the jackpot is won by holding the special 2, the probability that the special symbol G will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 35%. When the special symbol G is determined, five round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the normal time saving state shown in FIG. 14 (e). On the other hand, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 2, the probability that the special symbol H is determined as the jackpot symbol is 50%. When the special symbol H is determined, 16 round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the most superior state again. In addition, if the jackpot is won by holding the special 2, the probability that the special symbol I will be determined as the jackpot symbol is 15%. When the special symbol I is determined, five round games are executed in the big role game, and the game state after the big role game becomes the most superior state again.

That is, if the jackpot is won in the most dominant state, the probability that the highest superior state will continue even after the big role game is 65%, in other words, the probability that the highest superior state will end is 35%. In addition, if a jackpot is won in the most dominant state, there is a 1/2 chance that the prize balls for 16 round games will be won and the most dominant state can be continued. Moreover, during the game until the big hit is won, the number of game balls gradually increases due to the small hit game as described above. Therefore, in the most dominant state, it is possible to increase the number of game balls at once in a short period of time by the large role game while gradually increasing the number of game balls by the small hit game.

As described above, the most advantageous state has an extremely high degree of advantage as compared with other gaming states. Therefore, the greatest purpose of the game in the gaming machine 100 is to shift the gaming state to the most dominant state. As mentioned above, the game is first started in the normal state, but the probability of suddenly shifting from this normal state to the most dominant state is the jackpot winning probability (about 1/319) x the selection ratio of special symbol B (5%). ) ≈ 1/6380, which is extremely low. Therefore, the transition route to the most dominant state via the precursory state surrounded by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 14 is the main transition route to the most dominant state in the gaming machine 100.

That is, in the precursor state (high probability precursor state and normal precursor state), if the jackpot is won by holding the special 1, the special symbol A is determined with a probability of 35% and the special symbols B to F are determined with a probability of 65% as the jackpot symbol. .. When the special symbol A is determined, the gaming state after the big role game becomes the normal time saving state shown in FIG. 14 (e), and the number of time saving is set to 50 times. On the other hand, when the special symbols B to F are determined, the gaming state after the big role game becomes the most dominant state shown in FIG. 14 (d). In this way, if a jackpot is won in the normal state and the state shifts to the precursory state, and then the jackpot is won again in this precursory state, there is a 65% probability that the jackpot will shift to the most dominant state.

When the high-accuracy precursor state shown in FIG. 14 (b) is set, the high-accuracy number of times is always set to 10,000 times, and the number of time reductions is 10 times or 20 times depending on the type of the jackpot symbol. It is set to any of 40 times, 40 times, and 50 times. As described above, since the time reduction number is the maximum number of continuations of the time reduction gaming state, the number of times the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 (hereinafter, "variation number"). When the number of time reductions is reached, the time reduction game state ends and the game shifts to the non-time reduction game state. As a result, in the high-probability precursor state, when the number of fluctuations reaches the number of time reductions, the special gaming state remains the high-probability gaming state, and the normal gaming state becomes the non-time-saving gaming state. That is, in the high probability precursor state, the number of fluctuations reaches the number of time reductions without winning the jackpot, that is, the game state becomes the most dominant state due to the time reduction omission in the high probability precursor state.

If a big hit is won in a high probability precursor state, the probability of transition to the highest advantage state is 65%. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations reaches the number of time reductions, the state always shifts to the highest superior state. Therefore, if the player knows that the player is in a high-accuracy precursor state rather than a normal precursor state, the winning of the jackpot is not the purpose of the game, and the jackpot is not won and the time is shortened. That is the purpose of the game. In a conventional general gaming machine, the player's expectation increases as the number of time reductions increases, but in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, the player expects that the number of time reductions is small, and the conventional game The psychology of the player is significantly different from that.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 100, there are a plurality of gaming states having different degrees of advantage, a most dominant state, a precursor state (high probability precursor state) having a lower advantage than the most dominant state, and a precursor state. The normal state, which has a lower degree of advantage than the (high probability precursor state), is included. Further, when the jackpot symbol is determined when the normal state is set, the game state set after the end of the big role game includes the precursor state (high probability precursor state). Then, in the precursor state (high probability precursor state), when a series of game processes from the big winning combination lottery to the stop display of the symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (time reduction number of times), the game state is changed to the most dominant state. In other words, when a predetermined gaming state (high probability precursor state) other than the highest advantage state with the highest degree of advantage is set, and a predetermined number of game processes are executed in this predetermined gaming state (high probability precursor state). In addition, the game state is changed to the highest superior state. As a result, the purpose of the game is not to win the jackpot, and the playability that has never been seen is given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above-mentioned high-probability precursor state, normal precursor state, and normal time-saving state, there is a probability of winning a small hit with a probability of about 1 / 3.45. Therefore, even in the high probability precursor state, the normal precursor state, and the normal time saving state, the small hit game is frequently executed as in the highest superior state. However, in the high probability precursor state, the normal precursor state, and the normal time saving state, the normal gaming state is the time saving gaming state. Further, as will be described in detail later, the normal game state is maintained in the time-saving game state even during the small hit game. Therefore, although the second big winning opening 128 is opened during the small hit game, the first variable starting opening 120B is also opened during this time.

As described above, the first variable starting port 120B is provided above the second large winning opening 128, and in the time-saving gaming state, the opening time of the first variable starting opening 120B is the second large winning opening. It is much longer than the opening time of the mouth 128. Therefore, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the normal precursor state, and the normal time-saving state, most of the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b enter the first variable starting port 120B, and most of the game balls flow into the second large winning opening 128. The game ball does not enter. As a result, in the high-accuracy precursor state, the normal precursor state, and the normal time-saving state, unlike the most dominant state, even if a right-handed hit is made during the game, the number of game balls gradually decreases.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a transition of the gaming state when the gaming is not properly performed. As described above, in the gaming machine 100, the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 and the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 are simultaneously performed in parallel. At this time, if there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged as a result of the large winning combination lottery being held due to a hold other than the actual fluctuation target, the fluctuation time is set to a long time of 10 minutes. However, after the big winning combination lottery is performed by the hold other than the real change target, for example, as a result of interrupting the game, the big hit by the hold other than the real change target may be confirmed. In this case, the gaming state changes as follows.

That is, in any of the gaming states other than the most dominant state shown in FIG. 15 (d), the substantial fluctuation target is set to the special 1 hold. Then, as shown in FIGS. 15 (a), (b), (c), (e), and (f), in a gaming state other than the most dominant state, a jackpot is won with a special 2 hold, and the jackpot symbol is used. When the special symbol G is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the gaming state after the major role game is always set to the normal state. Further, when the special symbols H and I are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 as the jackpot symbols, the gaming state after the big role game is always set to the penalty state.

On the other hand, in the most dominant state shown in FIG. 15 (d), the real fluctuation target is set to the special 2 hold. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), when the jackpot is won by holding the special 1 and the special symbol A is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 as the jackpot symbol, the big role game is played. The later game state is set to the normal time saving state. Further, when the special symbols B to F are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 as the jackpot symbols, the gaming state after the big role game is set to the highest superior state again.

In this way, when the jackpot is confirmed by hitting right when it should be hitting left, the state is shifted to the penalty state. In addition, when the large role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold when the actual change target is the special 1 hold, the time of the change display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 is set to 10 minutes. The frequency of execution of the big role lottery due to holdings other than those subject to substantial fluctuations is reduced. With such measures, it is possible to reduce the possibility of intentionally right-handed hitting when left-handed hitting should be done.

However, as described above, if a penalty state is set or if the fluctuation time is set to a long time for a hold other than the actual fluctuation target, the player is disadvantaged even though the player is playing the game properly. May be given.

Specifically, in the most dominant state shown in FIG. 14 (d), when the game is being played appropriately, the jackpot is won with the special 2 hold, which is the target of substantial fluctuation, and the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol. Suppose it was done. In this case, the gaming state after the big role game is the normal time saving state shown in FIG. 14 (e). In the normal time saving state, since the target of the actual fluctuation is the special 1 hold, the player must hit left after the big role game. Here, even if the player properly starts left-handed with the resumption of the game in the normal time-saving state, there is a possibility that the special 2 hold memorized during the right-handed or the big role game in the most dominant state remains. high.

As a result, immediately after resuming the game in the normal time saving state, a large role lottery will be held by holding the special 2 which is not a target of substantial fluctuation. At this time, if the jackpot is won by holding the special 2 and the special symbols H and I are determined as the jackpot symbols, the gaming state shifts to the penalty state as shown in FIG. 15 (e). It ends up. Since the penalty state is given as a penalty for not playing the game properly, it is not desirable to shift to the penalty state even though the game is played properly as described above.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, a small hit is won by a large winning combination lottery by holding special 1. Then, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 during the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 (during the second symbol display processing), the second special symbol display 162 Forcibly stops and displays the lost symbol. As a result, even if the jackpot is won with the remaining special 2 hold in the normal time saving state, the jackpot will be erased by the confirmation of the small hit by the special 1 hold, and the transition to the penalty state is prevented. can do.

Further, it is assumed that the gaming state has shifted to the most dominant state as a result of playing the game appropriately. The gaming state before the transition to the most dominant state is a normal state, a high probability precursor state, and a normal time saving state, but in any of these gaming states, the actual fluctuation target is a special 1 hold. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the special 1 hold, which is not the real change target, remains immediately after the transition to the most dominant state in which the real change target is the special 2 hold. At this time, if the jackpot is won by the remaining special 1 hold and the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, the player is almost in the most dominant state, even though he is playing the game properly. It will shift to the normal time saving state without being able to do.

As described above, since there is a possibility that a great disadvantage may occur to the player who is playing the game appropriately, in the present embodiment, the symbol in the first special symbol display 160 in which the jackpot symbol is determined is When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display (during the first symbol display processing), the lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the disadvantage of shifting to another gaming state without being able to play the game in almost the most dominant state, even though the game has shifted to the most dominant state, which is the maximum purpose of the game. ..

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 (during the first symbol display processing), it is determined based on the special 1 hold. Regardless of the type of the special symbol, it is conceivable to forcibly stop and display the lost symbol on the first special symbol display 160. That is, regardless of the hold type, that is, the type of the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on one side, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the other side. Regardless of the type of, it is also possible to stop and display the lost symbol.

However, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 (during the first symbol display processing), the first special symbol display is displayed. If the lost symbol is uniformly forcibly stopped and displayed on the 160, the player may feel distrust.

For example, when the player is hitting to the left properly, the game ball may unintentionally enter the second game area 116b and enter the second starting port 122 due to the momentum of colliding with a nail or a structure. be. Further, for example, a new player may start the game after finishing the game in a state where the special 2 hold is intentionally stored in a state where the player should hit left. In such a case, even though the player is hitting the left properly, he may win a small hit due to the special 2 hold.

Then, in a left-handed situation such as a normal state, a variable effect of notifying the result of the big winning combination lottery based on the special 1 hold is executed during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160. During such a variation effect, if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 and the lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the variation effect must be stopped. .. If the fluctuation effect is suddenly discontinued and the loss is confirmed while the variation effect with high expectation of a big hit is being executed for the player, the player will be given a great deal of distrust. become.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 (during the first symbol display processing), the first When the symbol display processing, that is, the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 is interrupted and the small hit game ends (when a predetermined period elapses), the first symbol display processing (on the first special symbol display 160). Change display of design) is restarted. In this way, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the first symbol display process in which the lost symbol (small hit symbol) is determined, the first symbol display process is interrupted. By restarting the first symbol display process after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is distrusted, such as the fluctuation effect being suddenly cut off.

If the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 during the second symbol display process, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. Similarly, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the first symbol display process, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160.

In addition, the following points can be mentioned as adverse effects when the fluctuation time is set to 10 minutes for a hold other than the actual fluctuation target. That is, in the gaming machine 100, the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 and the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 are simultaneously performed in parallel. Therefore, the variable display time of each symbol, that is, the variable time is determined based on the gaming state at the time of executing the big winning combination lottery, and when the number of fluctuations in the gaming state reaches the time reduction number, the symbol The game state is changed at the start of the variable display.

For example, it is assumed that the number of time reductions is set to 10 at the time of transition to the high probability precursor state, and the gaming state shifts from the high probability precursor state to the most dominant state due to the time reduction omission. At this time, it is assumed that the 10th major role lottery in the high probability precursor state was performed by the special 2 hold which is not the target of the actual fluctuation. In this case, since the number of fluctuations in the high-accuracy precursor state reaches 10 times when the fluctuation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 is started, it is normal at the start of the fluctuation display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. The gaming state becomes a non-time saving gaming state, and the gaming state shifts to the most dominant state.

However, since the game state at the start of the 10th big role lottery is a high-probability precursor state, the special 2 hold is not subject to substantial fluctuation. Therefore, if the fluctuation time is set to 10 minutes, the next special 2 hold lottery will not be executed until this fluctuation time elapses, even though the player has moved to the most dominant state. It ends up. That is, even if the game ball is appropriately launched into the second game area 116b in the most superior state, the large winning combination lottery due to the special 2 hold is not executed for nearly 10 minutes, which causes a disadvantage to the player. This is because the transition to the most dominant state is made by the time saving omission, and the symbol is not stopped and displayed when the gaming state is changed due to the time saving omission.

Therefore, in order to eliminate the above-mentioned inconvenience, in the gaming machine 100, when the normal gaming state is set to the time-saving gaming state and the large winning combination lottery is executed by the special 2 hold, the gaming machine 100 is set to the time-saving gaming state. After that, the fluctuation time is determined based on the number of fluctuations of the symbol (second number of fluctuations) in the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the normal time saving state, the normal precursor state, and the high probability precursor state, when the number of second fluctuations is 4 or less, a special table is used as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. Is selected. According to this special table, the fluctuation time is determined to be 1 minute regardless of the type of symbol. On the other hand, when the number of second fluctuations is 5 or more, the table I is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table I, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 minutes regardless of the type of the symbol.

In this way, the fluctuation time is different depending on whether the number of second fluctuations is 4 or less, which is the upper limit of the special 2 hold, or the number of second fluctuations is larger than the upper limit of the special 2 hold. ing. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the big role lottery due to the special 2 hold is not executed for a long time even though the player has moved to the most superior state due to the short time. In addition, when the normal game state is set to the time-saving game state, the case where the large role lottery due to the special 2 hold, which is not the target of the actual fluctuation, is executed in excess of the upper limit is intentionally the first case. 2 It is presumed that the game ball is launched toward the game area 116b. Therefore, in such a case, the fluctuation time is set to 10 minutes in order to impose a penalty on the player.

Hereinafter, the main processing of the main control board 300 for realizing the above-mentioned playability 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 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 payout command (RAM clear designation command) transmission process 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 of a subcommand (power restoration designation command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

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

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a 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). The power-on subcommand set process for transmitting the special symbol winning order command indicating the winning order of the stored special 1 hold and special 2 hold is executed.

(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 variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the process from the above steps S100-33.

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 supply cutoff 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 RAM protection setting processing 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 this 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 includes a first fixed start port detection switch 120As, a first variable start port detection switch 120Bs, a second start port detection switch 122s, a gate detection switch 124s, a normal operation port detection switch 125s, and a first prize-winning port detection switch. In 126s, the switch management process for determining whether or not a signal is input from the second large winning opening detection switch 128s is executed. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

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

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

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

(Step S800)
The main CPU 300a includes a general winning opening detection switch 118s, a first fixed starting opening detection switch 120As, a first variable starting opening detection switch 120Bs, a second starting opening detection switch 122s, a normal drawing opening detection switch 125s, and a first major winning opening. The detection switch 126s and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s are checked, and the winning opening switch process for adding the corresponding prize ball control counter or the like is executed. The details of this winning opening switch processing will be described later.

(Step S400-17)
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 S800.

(Step S400-19)
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 S400-21)
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 S400-23)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c, the first prize-winning port solenoid 126c, and the second prize-winning port solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image synthesis process for storing in the output port buffer. ..

(Step S400-25)
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 S400-27)
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 S500-7.

(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 normal figure operation port detection switch is turned on, that is, whether the game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125 and the detection signal from the normal figure operation port detection switch 125s is turned on. .. As a result, if it is determined that the normal figure operating port detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S510, and if it is determined that the normal figure operating port detection switch is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-5. To move.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes the gate passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the normal drawing operation port 125.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first fixed start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball enters the first fixed start port 120A and the detection signal is input from the first fixed start port detection switch 120As. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the first fixed start port detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S520, and if it is determined that the first fixed start port detection switch is not on, step S500-7. Move the process to.

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first variable start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball enters the first variable start port 120B and the detection signal is input from the first variable start port detection switch 120Bs. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the first variable start port detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S520, and if it is determined that the first variable start port detection switch is not on, step S500-9. Move the process to.

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

(Step S500-9)
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 S500-11. 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 S500-11)
The main CPU 300a is at the time of detecting that the large winning opening detection switch is on, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s or the second It is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S540, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S540)
When the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, and determines that the game ball has been properly entered. Is to execute a large winning opening passing process for transmitting a large winning opening entry command indicating the entry of a game ball into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 to the sub-control board 330. The details of this large winning opening passing process will be described later.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a gate passage 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 winning determination random number among the four storage units in the normal figure reservation storage area.

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

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets 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 the special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first start port passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed 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, and ends the second start port passage 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, the special symbol random number acquisition process is terminated, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than the upper limit, the process proceeds 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 acquires the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the hit symbol random number updated in step S400-13, and the variation pattern random number updated in step S100-43, and obtains the variation pattern random number updated in step S100-43. Store in the target storage unit calculated in.

(Step S535-15)
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 S535-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15. 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 S536)
The main CPU 300a performs an effect determination process at the time of acquisition, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition process. In this acquisition-time effect determination process, the result of the large winning combination lottery, the variation pattern number, and the like are tentatively determined, and a predetermined look-ahead designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the large winning opening passing process (step S540) in the main control board 300.

(Step S540-1)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-11 that it is time to detect the large winning opening detection switch on, the main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase. As will be described in detail later, the special game management phase indicates the stage of the special game execution process, that is, the progress of the special game, and is updated according to the stage of the special game execution process.

(Step S540-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase loaded in step S540-1 indicates a stage of execution processing equal to or higher than the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening. The special game management phase is provided with nine stages from 00H to 08H, of which 01H to 08H corresponds to the execution processing stage equal to or higher than the pre-processing for opening the big winning opening. Since the big role game or the small hit game is executed when the special game management phase is 01H to 08H, here, it is determined whether the big role game or the small hit game is currently in progress. If it is determined that the special game management phase indicates the stage of execution processing higher than the large winning opening pre-opening process, the process is moved to step S540-5, and the special game management phase is the large winning opening pre-opening process. If it is determined that it does not indicate the stage of the above execution processing, the processing is transferred to step S540-7.

(Step S540-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a large winning opening entry command indicating that a game ball has properly entered the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128 in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening passing process. ..

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a predetermined error process on the assumption that the entry of the game ball into the first prize opening 126 or the second prize opening 128 is inappropriate, and ends the process of passing through the large prize opening.

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 start port 120 or the second start port 122, and the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 or the normal drawing operation port 125 A normal game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the game progresses 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 variation processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H". Is called a module for executing the "large winning opening opening pre-processing", and when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H", the "large winning opening opening control process" is executed. Is called, and if the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H", the module for executing the "large winning opening closure valid process" is called, and the special game management phase is "04H". "Or" 08H ", 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 variation process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol change waiting process. This special symbol change waiting process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30.

(Step S620)
The main CPU 300a executes a process during special symbol change. This special symbol change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 31.

(Step S630)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol stop symbol display process. This special symbol stop symbol display process will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

FIG. 28 is a first flowchart for explaining the special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300, and FIG. 29 is a second flowchart for explaining the special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300. It is a flowchart of 2.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the suspended flag is on. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 during the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160. In this case, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the small hit game is executed, but during this time, the subtraction of the fluctuation time of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 160 is interrupted. After the small hit game is completed, the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 is restarted. The interrupted flag is turned on when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, and the symbol is being changed and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. Here, if it is determined that the suspended flag is on, the process is transferred to step S610-3, and if it is determined that the suspended flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S610-5.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a process for resuming the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160, and shifts the process to step S610-51 of FIG. 29.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 hold is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 1 hold is not 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-51. ..

(Step S610-7)
Whether the main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 1 hold or the symbol based on the special 1 hold is displaying the stop (timekeeping of the stop display time) on the first special symbol display 160. To judge. As a result, if it is determined that the variable display is in progress or the stop display is in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-51, and if it is determined that the variable display is not in progress and the stop display is not in progress. The process is transferred to step S610-9.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area to one storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 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 special 1 hold stored in the 1st 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 special 1 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 1 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol variation is being displayed, the process is transferred to step S610-17, and if it is determined that the symbol variation display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-13.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, 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 sets the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table. A large winning combination lottery is selected, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, when the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-13 is a big hit or a small 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 or small is loaded. Select the hit symbol random number judgment table, extract the special symbol judgment data, and save the extracted special symbol judgment data (type of jackpot symbol). Further, if the result of the large winning combination lottery in step S610-13 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for the loss is saved. Then, after saving the special symbol determination data, the symbol type specification command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol finally stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S610-19, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S610-13.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit is within the range of the small hit. As a result, if it is determined that the hit is within the range of the small hit, the process is transferred to step S610-21, and if it is determined that the process is outside the range of the small hit, the process is transferred to step S610-23.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the corresponding small hit symbol random number determination table, extracts the special symbol determination data, and extracts the special symbol determination data (small). The type of winning symbol) is saved.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data related to the lost symbol, and sets the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. That is, when the second special symbol display 162 is performing the variable display of the symbol in which the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is always displayed on the first special symbol display 160. Only the variable display of the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed will be performed.

(Step S610-25)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-15, step S610-21, and step S610-23. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

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

(Step S610-27)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611, and determines the fluctuation time with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the determined fluctuation time is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-29)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-15 and confirms the type of the big hit symbol. do. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, the game state, the high probability number, and the time reduction number set after the end of the big role game are determined, and the determination result is used as the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the time reduction state reserve. Save to the flag, high-probability number-cutting spare counter, and time-saving number-cutting spare counter. If the lost symbol is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-31)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is controlled to be lit. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the 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, a counter value is set in the special symbol 1 display symbol counter.

(Step S610-33)
The main CPU 300a executes the number-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 big winning combination lottery is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

Further, here, the time saving state flag is loaded, and it is confirmed whether the current gaming state is the medium time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state. Then, when the gaming state is the medium-time-shortening gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, the counter value of the time-saving number-cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time reduction count cut counter, the time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction game state is set. As a result, in the medium-short-time game state or the short-time game state, the game state shifts to the non-short-time game state when the big winning combination lottery is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the big hit.

(Step S610-35)
The main CPU 300a sets a number-of-times command indicating the remaining number of times (actual remaining number of times) until the high-accuracy number of times and the time-saving number of times become 0 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-37)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a game state change designation command indicating the game state at the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

(Step S610-51)
As shown in FIG. 29, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-53, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is not 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-85. ..

(Step S610-53)
In the second special symbol display 162, the main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 2 hold, or the symbol based on the special 2 hold is displaying the stop (during the time of the stop display time). To judge. As a result, if it is determined that the variation display is in progress or the stop display is in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-85, and if it is determined that the variation display is not in progress and the stop display is not in progress, step S610 is performed. Move processing to -55.

(Step S610-55)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure hold storage area to one storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 2 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 special 2 hold stored in the 1st 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 special 2 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-57)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 160. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol variation display is in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-63, and if it is determined that the symbol variation display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-59.

(Step S610-59)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, 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 sets the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table. A large winning combination lottery is selected, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-61)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, when the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-59 is a big hit or a small 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 or small is loaded. Select the hit symbol random number judgment table, extract the special symbol judgment data, and save the extracted special symbol judgment data (type of jackpot symbol). Further, if the result of the large winning combination lottery in step S610-59 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for the loss is saved. Then, after saving the special symbol determination data, the symbol type specification command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-63)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S610-65, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S610-59.

(Step S610-65)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit is within the range of the small hit. As a result, if it is determined that the hit is within the range of the small hit, the process is transferred to step S610-67, and if it is determined that the process is outside the range of the small hit, the process is transferred to step S610-69.

(Step S610-67)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the corresponding small hit symbol random number determination table, extracts the special symbol determination data, and extracts the special symbol determination data (small). The type of winning symbol) is saved.

(Step S610-69)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data related to the lost symbol, and sets the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. That is, when the first special symbol display 160 is performing the variable display of the symbol in which the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed, the second special symbol display 162 always has the small hit symbol or the lost symbol. Only the variable display of the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed will be performed.

(Step S610-71)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in steps S610-61, step S610-67, and step S610-69.

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

(Step S610-73)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611, and determines the fluctuation time with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the determined fluctuation time is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-75)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-59 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-61, and loads the special symbol determination data. Check the type of jackpot symbol. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, the game state, the high probability number, and the time reduction number set after the end of the big role game are determined, and the determination result is used as the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the time reduction state reserve. Save to the flag, high-probability number-cutting spare counter, and time-saving number-cutting spare counter. If the lost symbol is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-77)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the second special symbol display 162 in order to start variable display of the symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is controlled to be lit. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the symbol is set in the special symbol 2 display symbol counter.

(Step S610-79)
The main CPU 300a executes the same number-cutting management process as in step S610-33.

(Step S610-81)
The main CPU 300a sets the number-of-times command indicating the counter value (the remaining number of times until the high-accuracy number becomes 0) updated in step S610-79 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-83)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a game state change designation command indicating the game state at the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

(Step S610-85)
The main CPU 300a executes a predetermined customer waiting process when neither the first special symbol display 160 nor the second special symbol display 162 is in the process of displaying the change of the symbol or the stop display, and waits for the change of the special symbol. End the process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process (step S611) in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol determination data (type of special symbol) saved in step S610.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the currently set gaming state, and determines whether the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the normal gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the process is transferred to step S611-7, and if it is determined that the normal gaming state is not the time-saving gaming state, the process is transferred to step S611-5.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a variation pattern random number determination table selection process that selects and sets a corresponding variation pattern random number determination table based on the current game state, the hold type, and the determined special symbol type.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a increments the total fluctuation count counter. It should be noted that the total fluctuation count counter is the number of fluctuation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 (first fluctuation count) after being set to the time-saving gaming state, and the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. The total number of fluctuations, which is the sum of the number of fluctuations displayed (second number of fluctuations), is counted. This total number of fluctuations is updated by 1 each time the fluctuation display of the symbol is started in the time-saving game state.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not it is the start of the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if it is determined that it is the start of the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162, the process is transferred to step S611-11, and the process is started at the start of the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162. If it is determined that this is not the case, the process is moved to step S611-5.

When the symbol variation display is started on the first special symbol display 160 in the time-saving game state, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected based on the total number of variations updated in step S611-7. The Rukoto.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a increments the second fluctuation count counter. The second fluctuation count counter counts the number of symbol fluctuation displays (second fluctuation count) on the second special symbol display 162 after being set to the time-saving gaming state. This second variation number is updated by 1 each time the symbol variation display is started on the second special symbol display 162 when the time-saving gaming state is set.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of second fluctuations updated in step S611-11 is 4 or less. As a result, if it is determined that the value is 4 or less, the process is transferred to step S611-15, and if it is determined that the value is not 4 or less, the process is transferred to step S611-5.

If the symbol variation display is started on the second special symbol display 162 and the second variation count is 5 or more in the time-saving gaming state, the total number of fluctuations updated in step S611-7 above. The variation pattern random number determination table is selected based on. According to the table I selected at this time, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a selects and sets a special table as the variation pattern random number determination table.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a is based on the variation pattern random number determination table set in step S611-5 or step S611-15 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-9 or step S610-55. Determine the variation pattern number.

(Step S611-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-17 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a process during special symbol change in the main control board 300.

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the processing target identification value. The processing target identification value is for identifying whether to execute the processing related to the special 1 hold or the process related to the special 2 hold when executing each of the following processes. When "00H" is set as the processing target identification value, the processing related to the special 1 hold is executed, and when "01H" is set as the processing target identification value, the processing related to the special 2 hold is executed. Is executed. The various counters and timers that appear in the explanations of the special symbol change processing and the special symbol stop symbol display processing are provided with special 1 hold and special 2 hold, and the following steps S620-5 to In the process of step S620-23, the process is performed on the process target (counter, timer, etc.) corresponding to the process target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the hold to be processed is being displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if the variation is displayed, the process is transferred to step S620-5, and if the variation is not displayed, the process is transferred to step S620-25.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol fluctuation base counter. The counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is set so as to make one round in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, the predetermined counter value is set. The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9, and if the counter value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-13.

(Step S620-9)
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 S610-27 or step S610-73.

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-9 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-19, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-13.

(Step S620-13)
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 S620-15)
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 S620-17, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the step is performed. The process is transferred to S620-25.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and shifts the process to step S620-25. As a result, each segment constituting the 7-segment is sequentially turned on at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-25 or S610-71 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 S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-23)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer.

(Step S620-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, when it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the processing during the special symbol change is terminated, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the processing is moved to step S620-27.

(Step S620-27)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the processing target identification value, and shifts the processing to step S620-3.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300.

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the processing target identification value.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol related to the hold type corresponding to the processing target identification value set in the main RAM 300c is being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. .. As a result, if it is determined that the stop display is in progress, the process is transferred to step S630-5, and if it is determined that the stop display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S630-27.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-23 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 S630-27, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S630 is performed. Move the process to -7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the big winning combination lottery.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery is a loss. As a result, if it is determined that there is a loss, the process is transferred to step S630-25, and if it is determined that there is no loss, the process is transferred to step S630-11.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is a special symbol being displayed in a variable manner. As a result, if it is determined that there is a special symbol in the variable display, the process is transferred to step S631, and if it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process is transferred to step S630-13.

(Step S631)
The main CPU 300a executes the symbol forced stop process. This symbol forced stop process will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a game state update process for updating the game state. Here, the game state is set to the initial state when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a big hit symbol, and when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next process as it is.

(Step S630-15)
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 S630-17)
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 S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter. .. It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the large role game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation count counter, and by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter at the start of each round game, the current counter value is added. The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, the process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
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 S630-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" when starting a large role game, updates the special game management phase to "05H" when starting a small hit game, and stops the special symbol. The symbol display process is terminated. As a result, the big role game or the small hit game will be started.

(Step S630-25)
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 S630-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, if it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the special symbol stop symbol display processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the processing is moved to step S630-29. ..

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a adds 01H to the processing target identification value, and shifts the processing to step S630-3.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating the symbol forced stop process (step S631) in the main control board 300.

(Step S631-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol during the stop display (corresponding) is a small hit symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-3, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-11.

(Step S631-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value is 00H, that is, whether the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display 160. As a result, if it is determined that the processing target identification value is 00H, the processing is transferred to step S631-11, and if it is determined that the processing target identification value is not 00H, the processing is transferred to step S631-5.

(Step S631-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol during the variable display (the other) is the jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-11, and if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process is transferred to step S631-7.

(Step S631-7)
The main CPU 300a turns on the suspended flag.

(Step S631-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a fluctuation interruption process for interrupting the variation display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160, and ends the symbol forced stop process. Here, a process is performed in which the remaining time of the variable time and the information related to the special symbol are temporarily saved in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S631-11)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of forcibly stopping the lost symbol on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 on which the symbol is variablely displayed, and ends the symbol forced stop process.

By the above processing, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol is displayed if the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. A lost symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed on the vessel 160. On the other hand, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is finally stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. 1 The variable display on the special symbol display 160 will be temporarily interrupted.

FIG. 34 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 "01H" or "05H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-19 or the like 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 special 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 to transmit the opening start of the large winning opening (start of the round game) to the sub-control board 330.

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“02H” or “06H”), and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

FIG. 35 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 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 energizes the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter with reference to the data of the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The solenoid control data for control and the timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts or stops energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c. The winning port solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing this large winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled in steps S400-23 and S400-25. It will be.

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

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a is in the energization start state of the first prize opening solenoid 126c or the second prize opening solenoid 128c, that is, in step S641-5, the first prize opening solenoid 126c or the second prize opening solenoid 128c It is determined whether the control process for starting the energization has been performed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is transferred to step S641-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not established, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

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

FIG. 36 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 "02H" or "06H".

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

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number. As a result, 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 same number as the maximum winning number in one round in the large winning opening. It is determined whether or not the game ball of is 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 by stopping the energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c. As a result, the big prize opening will be 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 updates the special game management phase to a value (“03H” or “07H”) obtained by adding 01H to the current value.

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a command for designating the closing of the winning opening, which indicates that the winning opening is closed, in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. This special game management phase is executed when the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H".

(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 step is performed. The process is transferred to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, that is, whether the round game of 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 "01H". When the special game management phase is 07H, that is, during the control of the small hit game, the number of round games of the small hit game is "1", so that it is always determined to be YES in step S660-3. The process does not shift to that step.

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

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

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value (“04H” or “08H”) obtained by adding 01H to the current value.

(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. 38 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 "04H" or "08H".

(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 timer value is determined to be "0". The process is transferred to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. Here, the game state, the high probability number, and the time reduction number set in the spare area in step S610-29 or step S610-75 are loaded, and the setting of each flag and the counter value are set as the game state after the big role game. It should be noted that this process is performed only when the large role game is executed, and is not performed when the small hit game is executed.

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

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

(Step S670-9)
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 symbol is restarted.

FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating a normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 124 or the entry of the game ball into the normal drawing operating port 125 is executed stepwise and repeatedly. However, in the main control board 300, each process related to such a normal game is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 39, 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. 40 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. 41 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 (hit 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. 42 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. 43 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 first variable starting port 120B is started.

FIG. 44 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 set in step S730-9 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 it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is transferred to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes 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. 45 is a flowchart illustrating the process of switching the opening / closing of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching number (the number of times of opening / closing of the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B during one opening / closing control). Determine if it exists. 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. Transfer.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the open / close control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory open / close switching count counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c. The stop control data) and the timer data which is the energization time (solar energization time) or the energization stop time (normal power closing effective time = pause time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, or stops energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c. 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 120c is controlled in steps S400-23 and S400-25.

(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 first variable starting port 120B once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c 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. 46 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)
The main CPU 300a is controlling the opening / closing of the first variable starting port 120B once whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has not reached the specified number. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls in the game has 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 first variable starting port 120B by stopping the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c. As a result, the first variable starting port 120B 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. 47 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. 48 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.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating the winning opening switch process (S800) in the main control board 300.

(Step S800-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the operation port detection switch is on. As a result, if it is determined that the normal figure operating port detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S800-3, and if it is determined that the normal drawing operating port detection switch is not detected, step S800-7 is performed. Move the process to.

(Step S800-3)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a normal operation port payout designation command (main command) to be transmitted to the payout control board 310. When the payout control board 310 receives this normal-figure operation port payout designation command, a process of paying out one game ball as a prize ball is performed, and when the payout of the prize ball is completed, the payout completion command is sent to the main control board 300. Is processed.

(Step S800-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a one prize ball designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that one prize ball is to be paid out. The one prize ball designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-39.

(Step S800-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first fixed start port detection switch is on. As a result, if it is determined that the first fixed start port detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S800-9, and if it is determined that the first fixed start port detection switch is not on, step S800. Move the process to -13.

(Step S800-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the first fixed start port payout designation command (main command) to be transmitted to the payout control board 310 in the transmission buffer. When the payout control board 310 receives the first fixed start port payout designation command, a process of paying out three game balls as prize balls is performed, and when the payout of the prize balls is completed, the payout is completed to the main control board 300. The process of sending the command is performed.

(Step S800-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a three-prize ball designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that the three prize balls are to be paid out. The three prize ball designation commands set in the transmission buffer are transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-39.

(Step S800-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first variable start port detection switch is on. As a result, if it is determined that the first variable start port detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S800-15, and if it is determined that the first variable start port detection switch is not on, step S800. Move the process to -19.

(Step S800-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the first variable start port payout designation command (main command) to be transmitted to the payout control board 310 in the transmission buffer. When the payout control board 310 receives the first variable start port payout designation command, a process of paying out one game ball as a prize ball is performed, and when the payout of the prize ball is completed, the payout is completed to the main control board 300. The process of sending the command is performed.

(Step S800-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a one prize ball designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that one prize ball is to be paid out. The one prize ball designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-39.

(Step S800-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second start port detection switch is on. As a result, if it is determined that the second start port detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S800-21, and if it is determined that the second start port detection switch is not on, step S800-25 is performed. Move the process to.

(Step S800-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the second start port payout designation command (main command) to be transmitted to the payout control board 310 in the transmission buffer. When the payout control board 310 receives the second start port payout designation command, a process of paying out one game ball as a prize ball is performed, and when the payout of the prize ball is completed, the payout completion command is sent to the main control board 300. Is processed.

(Step S800-23)
The main CPU 300a sets a one prize ball designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that one prize ball is to be paid out. The one prize ball designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-39.

(Step S800-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first big winning opening detection switch is on. As a result, if it is determined that the first prize opening detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S800-27, and if it is determined that the first prize opening detection switch is not detected, step S800. Move the process to -31.

(Step S800-27)
The main CPU 300a sets the first special winning opening payout designation command (main command) to be transmitted to the payout control board 310 in the transmission buffer. When the payout control board 310 receives the first large winning opening payout designation command, a process of paying out 15 game balls as prize balls is performed, and when the payout of the prize balls is completed, the payout is completed to the main control board 300. The process of sending the command is performed.

(Step S800-29)
The main CPU 300a sets a 15-prize ball designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that 15 prize balls are to be paid out. The 15 prize ball designation commands set in the transmission buffer are transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-39.

(Step S800-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second big winning opening detection switch is on. As a result, if it is determined that the second prize opening detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S800-33, and if it is determined that the second prize opening detection switch is not detected, step S800 is performed. Move the process to -37.

(Step S800-33)
The main CPU 300a sets the second special winning opening payout designation command (main command) to be transmitted to the payout control board 310 in the transmission buffer. When the payout control board 310 receives the second major winning opening payout designation command, a process of paying out 15 game balls as prize balls is performed, and when the payout of the prize balls is completed, the payout is completed to the main control board 300. The process of sending the command is performed.

(Step S800-35)
The main CPU 300a sets a 15-prize ball designation command in the transmission buffer indicating that 15 prize balls are to be paid out. The 15 prize ball designation commands set in the transmission buffer are transmitted to the sub-control board 330 in step S100-39.

(Step S800-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the general winning opening detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the general winning opening 118 and the detection signal has been input from the general winning opening detection switch 118s. As a result, if it is determined that the general winning opening detection switch is on, the process is moved to step S800-39, and if it is determined that the general winning opening detection switch is not detected, the winning opening switch process is performed. finish.

(Step S800-39)
The main CPU 300a sets a general winning slot payout designation command (main command) to be transmitted to the payout control board 310 in the transmission buffer, and ends the winning slot switch process. When the payout control board 310 receives this general prize opening payout designation command, a process of paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls as prize balls is performed, and when the payout of the prize balls is completed, the main control board 300 The process of sending the payout completion command to is performed.

As described above, in the main control board 300, the special game and the normal game are performed in parallel, and during the progress of such a game, various games are set according to the game state set in the main control board 300. The production is executed. The sub-control board 330 controls the execution of this effect, but the effect executed when the gaming state is set to the most dominant state will be described below with an example. As described above, in the most dominant state, the special 2 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target. Therefore, here, the production when the game is appropriately performed in the highest superior state and the large role lottery based on the special 2 hold, which is a substantial fluctuation target, is performed will be described.

FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of variable staging. In the variable effect in the most dominant mode, a symbol display effect in which three symbol arrangements are displayed on the effect display unit 200a is executed. The symbol arrangement is an arrangement of nine types of effect symbols, and each of the nine types of effect symbols constituting one symbol arrangement is marked with a number from 1 to 9. That is, the symbol arrangement is a collection of nine types of staging symbols on which numbers 1 to 9 are written. Further, in the variable effect in the most dominant mode, three identical symbol arrangements are displayed in the symbol display effect. In the following, the effect symbols constituting the symbol arrangement displayed on the left side, the center, and the right side of the effect display unit 200a are referred to as effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, respectively.

When the variation effect is started, the three symbol arrangements are varied and displayed. Here, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are scrolled and displayed in the height direction of the effect display unit 200a by the variable display of the symbol arrangement. In addition, in FIG. 50A, the downward arrow indicates that the symbol arrangement is being displayed in a variable manner. In the variation effect, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses after the symbol arrangement is variablely displayed. At this time, if the result of the big winning combination lottery is lost, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the staging symbols 210a, 210b, 210c on which different numbers are written are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the big winning combination lottery is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c on which the same even number is written are stopped and displayed. Although detailed description is omitted, at the time of winning the jackpot, various effects are executed during the variable effect according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol.

Here, as described above, in the most dominant state, the small hit game is frequently executed, so that the player makes a right-handed strike, and the number of game balls gradually increases. Therefore, while the maximum superior state is set, as shown in FIG. 50, the total number of prize balls paid out to the player is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

In the present embodiment, the total number of payouts is continuously accumulated from the first setting to the highest advantage state to the final end of the highest advantage state and the transition to the normal time saving state. The number of payouts is updated and displayed on the staging display unit 200a as the number of winning prize balls. The total number of payouts includes the number of prize balls paid out by the game ball entering the first big winning opening 126 in the big role game, and the game ball entering the second big winning opening 128 in the small hit game. In addition to the number of prize balls paid out, the game balls enter the first variable starting port 120B, the second starting port 122, and the normal drawing operating port 125 provided in the second gaming area 116b and are paid out. The number of prize balls won is also included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as a winning opening other than the large winning opening, the second starting opening 122 and the normal drawing operation in which one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each game ball entered. The mouth 125 is provided as a "specific winning mouth". Then, the number of prize balls paid out by the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening, the number of prize balls paid out by the entry of the game ball into the "specific winning opening", and the first variable starting opening. The total number of prize balls paid out, which is the sum of the number of prize balls paid out by entering the game ball into 120B, is updated and displayed on the effect display unit 200a as the number of prize balls won.

If a game ball that did not enter the open large winning opening is discharged from the discharge port 130 during a small hit game or a large role game, the player is given a sense of loss and the interest of the game is reduced. .. In the present embodiment, by providing "specific winning openings" on the upstream side and the downstream side of the large winning opening, the same number of winning balls as the number of launched balls is paid out. Then, the number of prize balls paid out by entering the game ball into this "specific winning opening" is also reflected in the number of winning prize balls displayed on the staging display unit 200a. In this way, the effects of reducing the player's sense of loss and suppressing the decline in the interest of the game are further enhanced by the staging.

For example, the number of prize balls paid out by entering the game ball into the general winning opening 118 or the first fixed starting port 120A may be added to the total number of payouts. In addition, the effect of notifying the number of acquired prize balls (the effect of notifying the number of acquired prize balls) is only an example. In any case, the winning opening is a winning opening other than the large winning opening, and there is a "specific winning opening" in which one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each game ball. It is included, and at least the number of prize balls paid out by the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening and the number of prize balls paid out by the entry of the game ball into the "specific winning opening". A predetermined effect may be performed according to the total number of payouts, and the specific content thereof is not particularly limited.

Further, here, the game progresses in one of a plurality of game states having different game progress conditions, including the most dominant state (specific game state) in which the total number of payouts exceeds the number of fired balls of the game ball. Here, we have described the case where the winning prize ball number notification effect is executed in the most superior state. However, the above-mentioned effect is not limited to the highest superior state, and may be executed, for example, during a major game. Therefore, the above-mentioned gaming state is only an example, and only one gaming state may be provided. Here, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit, it is assumed that the above-mentioned winning prize ball number notification effect is executed during the big role game.

Hereinafter, the control process of the sub-control board 330 for executing the above-mentioned effect will be briefly described. Here, the process related to the winning prize ball number notification effect will be described, and the description of other game states and the process related to the effect will be omitted.

(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 staging random numbers are provided, and here, each staging 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 processing 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 operation device 208 and the operation detection of the effect operation device 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 winning designation command reception processing executed when the winning designation command is received among the above command analysis processes. The winning designation command indicates a 1-prize ball designation command, a 3-prize ball designation command, and a 15-prize ball designation command set in each step of FIG. 49.

(Step S1210-1)
First, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not a major role game is currently in progress. As a result, if it is determined that the major role game is in progress, the process is transferred to step S1210-5, and if it is determined that the major role game is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S1210-3.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not it is currently in the most dominant state. As a result, if it is determined that the state is the highest, the process is moved to step S1210-5, and if it is determined that the state is not the highest, the process for receiving the winning designation command is terminated.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU330a determines whether the received prize ball designation command is one prize ball designation command. As a result, if it is determined that the command is a single prize ball designation command, the process is transferred to step S1210-7, and if it is determined that the command is not a single prize ball designation command, the process is transferred to step S1210-17.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a increments the dedicated counter. The dedicated counter counts the number of times one game ball is paid out as a prize ball.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value of the dedicated counter updated in step S1210-7 has reached 10. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is 10, the process is transferred to step S1210-11, and if it is determined that the counter value is not 10, the winning designation command reception process is terminated.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a updates the total payout counter by 10.

(Step S1210-13)
The sub CPU 330a resets the counter value of the dedicated counter.

(Step S1210-15)
The sub CPU 330a performs an update display process for displaying the counter value of the total payout number counter on the effect display unit 200a, and ends the winning designation command reception process.

(Step S1210-17)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the received prize designation command and derives the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(Step S1210-19)
The sub CPU 330a adds the number of prize balls derived in step S1210-17 to the total payout number counter.

According to the above prize designation command reception process, if the number of prize balls paid out is one, the total number of prize balls paid out is not immediately updated, and when one prize ball is won 10 times. , The total number of payouts is updated collectively. If the total number of payouts is updated each time one prize ball is paid out, the increase in the total number of payouts is small, which may give the player a feeling of fatigue or distrust. When the number of prize balls to be paid out is one as in the present embodiment, when the number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number, it is collectively reflected in the total number of prize balls to be paid out, thereby giving the player fatigue and fatigue. Distrust can be reduced.

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

For example, the playability of the above embodiment is only an example. In the above embodiment, the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 and the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 can be executed in parallel at the same time. However, for example, the variable display of the symbol on the second special symbol display 162 is executed with priority over the variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160, or the variable display of the symbols is executed in the order in which the hold is stored. You may do it.

Further, the type and determination probability of the special symbol, the transition of the game state, the board surface configuration of the game board 108, and the like in the above embodiment are only examples. In any case, the present invention is provided in the gaming area, and is provided with a winning opening including a starting opening and a large winning opening in which the gaming ball can enter, and is predetermined on condition that the gaming ball enters the starting opening. On the condition that the winning / fail judgment is made and the predetermined winning judgment result is derived, the big winning opening opening / closing game in which the big winning opening is opened is executed, and the prize is awarded according to the entry of the game ball into the winning opening. A game as a ball It is widely applicable to a game machine that pays out a ball. Therefore, in the above-described embodiment, the large winning combination game and the small hit game are executed as the large winning opening opening / closing game, but only one of these may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the game ball enters the winning opening, the winning prize ball number notification effect is executed (updated). For example, when the payout of the winning prize ball is completed, the winning prize is obtained. The ball number notification effect may be executed (updated).

Further, in the above embodiment, among the winning openings, a large winning opening and a first variable starting opening 120B are provided as variable winning openings that can be opened and closed. Specifically, the variable winning openings are the first variable winning opening (first variable starting opening 120B), which is opened due to the entry of the game ball into the "specific winning opening", and the first variable winning opening. When the first variable winning opening is open, including the second variable winning opening (second large winning opening 128) located downstream of the variable winning opening in the flow direction of the game ball, the second It becomes impossible for the game ball to reach the variable winning opening. As a result, it is possible to suppress the entry of the game ball into the second major winning opening 128 based on the rate of entering the "specific winning opening" or the rate of opening the first variable starting opening 120B. However, the number and types of variable winning openings are not limited to this. Further, the arrangement of the "specific winning opening" in the above embodiment is only an example. In any case, if a "specific winning opening" is arranged on at least one of the winning openings on the upstream side and the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball, rather than any of the variable winning openings that can be opened and closed. good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the second starting port 122 and the normal drawing operating port 125 are provided as the "specific winning opening", but as the "specific winning opening", the second starting port 122 and the normal drawing operating port are operated. Only one of the openings 125 may be provided, or the first starting opening 120 or the general winning opening 118 may be provided as a “specific winning opening”. In any case, the "specific winning opening" is a winning opening other than the big winning opening, and one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each game ball. , The type is not particularly limited.

Further, in the above embodiment, the second starting port 122 and the gate 124 are arranged in parallel. Therefore, if the rate of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 is higher than the rate of entry of the game ball into the gate 124 by adjusting nails or the like, the rate of flow of the game ball below the second game area 116b is achieved. Can be suppressed. In this case, the rate of increase of the game ball per unit time in the most dominant state is suppressed, and the gambling spirit can be suppressed.

Further, in the normal state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is high, but since the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is short, the game ball that has passed through the gate 124 is made to reach the first variable starting port 120B that is in the open state. Can be done. As a result, the flow of the game ball below the first variable starting port 120B is suppressed, and the rate of the game ball entering the second large winning opening 128 can be reduced. On the other hand, in the most dominant state, since the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long and the opening time of the first variable starting port 120B is short, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 128.

Further, when the hold acquired by the game ball entering the first variable starting port 120B is treated as the special 2 hold, it is possible to avoid the situation where the special 2 hold is withered during the highest superior state.
In addition, the flow of the game ball should be diversified as a board structure in which the game ball hit to the right flows downward from the side of the gate 124 with a lower probability than the game ball entering the second starting port 122 or the gate 124. Can be done.

The launch control circuit 320 in the above embodiment corresponds to the launch means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 28 and 29 corresponds to the determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 33 to 37 corresponds to the large winning opening control means of the present invention.
Further, the payout control board 310 in the above embodiment corresponds to the payout control unit of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of FIG. 53 corresponds to the staging control means of the present invention.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of FIG. 41 corresponds to the opening / closing determining means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 44 to 48 corresponds to the open / close control means of the present invention.

100 Gaming machine 108 Gaming board 116 Gaming area 120b Movable piece 120A 1st fixed starting port 120B 1st variable starting port 122 2nd starting port 125 Normal drawing operating port 126 1st big winning opening 128 2nd big winning opening 300 Main control board 300a main CPU
300b main ROM
300c main RAM
310 Payout control board 320 Launch control circuit 330 Sub control board 330a Sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed,
A launching means for launching a game ball into the game area by the operation of the player,
A winning area provided in the game area, including a variable starting area and a large winning area that can be opened and closed , and a specific winning area in which a game ball can enter .
A first determination means for performing a first hit / fail determination on condition that the game ball has entered the variable start area .
A large winning area control means for executing a large winning area opening / closing game in which the large winning area is opened, provided that a predetermined winning determination result is derived by the first winning / failing determination .
A second determination means for performing a second hit / fail determination on condition that the game ball has entered the specific winning area.
A start area control means for executing a start area opening / closing game in which the variable start area is opened, provided that a specific winning determination result is derived by the second hit / fail determination.
A payout control unit that pays out the game ball as a prize ball in response to the entry of the game ball into the prize area .
Equipped with
The payout control unit
One game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each game ball entering the specific prize area .
The specific winning area is arranged on the downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball from the variable starting area and the large winning area .
The big prize area is
A gaming machine characterized in that it is located downstream of the variable starting region in the flow direction of the gaming ball and can be in an open state at the same time as the variable starting region .

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