JP7208780B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine provided with a specific state in which it is advantageous for a game ball to enter a starting area.

Conventionally, holding information is acquired and stored under the condition that a game ball enters a starting hole, and when the starting condition is established, a major role lottery is performed based on the holding information, and a special symbol is based on the result of the major role lottery. is known. For example, Patent Literatures 1 and 2 disclose gaming machines in which a small winning probability is set high and small winning games are frequently executed. According to these gaming machines, a player continuously shoots game balls, thereby providing a game feature in which the number of prize balls paid out is greater than the number of shot game balls.

JP 2015-13042 A

In general gaming machines, a plurality of game states with different degrees of advantage are provided. In addition, among such gaming machines, there are those in which the game state is changed by performing a change a specified number of times. In this case, for example, if a specified number of times is set for each special symbol, a large number of special symbols are required, and there is a problem that the design work becomes complicated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of simplifying design work.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention provides a non-specified state in which entry of a game ball into a starting region provided in a game region is relatively disadvantageous, and the starting region rather than the non-specified state. A gaming machine provided with a specific state in which entry of a game ball into a starting area is advantageous, wherein a symbol determination unit determines a stop symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the starting area; and the stop symbol is determined. a variation processing unit for performing variation processing for stopping and displaying the stop symbol after the symbols are variably displayed on the display device; a winning game executing unit for executing a winning game by controlling opening and closing of the big winning opening; A plurality of triggers are set in advance, and the plurality of triggers include execution of the variation process for a specific number of times in the specific state and execution of the winning game in the specific state, and the state changing unit is characterized in that at least part of the change processing can be executed in common at a plurality of the triggers.

According to the present invention, design work can be simplified.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine showing a state in which a door is opened; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a figure explaining a 2nd big prize-winning opening. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls progress of a game. It is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU. It is a diagram for explaining a low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a diagram for explaining a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a winning design random number determination table and a small winning design 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 fluctuation time. It is the first diagram for explaining the special electric accessory actuation ramset table. It is the second diagram for explaining the special electric accessory actuation ramset table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern selection state flag and the number of special fluctuations. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state according to the original game nature. It is a figure explaining the transition of a game state when a game is not performed appropriately. It is a figure explaining a gaming machine state flag. FIG. 10 is a first flowchart for explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board; FIG. FIG. 10 is a second flowchart for explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining subcommand group set processing in the main control board; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining save processing at power-off in the main control board; FIG. It is a flow chart explaining timer interruption processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the setting related processing in the main control board. 4 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing in a main control board; It is a flow chart explaining gate passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st start opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol random number acquisition process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the big winning a prize opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flow chart for explaining a special game management process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is the 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is the second flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol hit determination process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a number cutting management process in a main control board; It is a flow chart explaining time saving end processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a process during special symbol fluctuation in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the pattern forced stop processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening open/close switching process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening opening control process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening end wait process in the main control board. It is a diagram for explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flow chart for explaining normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process in the main control board. It is a time chart for explaining the end timing of the time-saving gaming state and the output timing of the jackpot signal.

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

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown, the game machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, and the A front frame 106 attached to the middle frame 104 by a hinge mechanism so as to be openable and closable is provided.

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

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

The game area 116 is a space formed between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area in which game balls can flow down or roll. A large number of nails and pinwheels (not shown) are provided on the game board 108, and a game ball guided to the game area 116 collides with the nails and pinwheels to flow down and roll in irregular directions. I have to.

The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of penetration of the game ball is different from each other according to the firing intensity of the shooting mechanism, and the game ball can be hit separately. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100, and the second game area 116b is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100. located on the right side of the Since the rails 114a and 114b are located on the left side of the game area 116, the game ball fired by the shooting mechanism with a shooting intensity lower than a predetermined intensity enters the first game area 116a and is shot with a shooting intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 116b.

In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118 into which a game ball can enter, a first fixed starting opening 120A, a first variable starting opening 120B, a second starting opening 122, and a normal figure operating opening 125. , These general winning opening 118, the first fixed starting opening 120A, the first variable starting opening 120B, the second starting opening 122, when the game ball enters the normal figure operation opening 125, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player respectively. be In addition, below, 120 A of 1st fixed starting openings and the 1st variable starting opening 120B are generically called the 1st starting opening 120. As shown in FIG.

Although details will be described later, a first start-up region is provided within the first start-up port 120 and a second start-up region is provided within the second start-up port 122 . Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and enters the first start area or the second start area, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is held to determine 1 special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not it is possible to execute a big winning game or a small winning game that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start hole 120 or the second start hole 122, the player can obtain a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtain an opportunity to obtain rights to receive various game benefits. becomes.

In addition, the first fixed starting opening 120A, the second starting opening 122 and the normal figure operating opening 125 are constituted by fixed starting openings that are open so that the game ball can be entered at all times. On the other hand, the first variable starting port 120B is provided with a movable piece 120b that can be opened and closed, and the ease with which a game ball enters 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, and during this 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 pattern operation port 125, the lottery of the normal symbol described later is performed. If a winning lottery is won by this lottery, the movable piece 120b is controlled to be open for a predetermined period of time. When the movable piece 120b is in an open state, it becomes possible to enter the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B. In this way, the movable piece 120b is in an open state that allows the game ball to enter the first variable starting port 120B, and makes it more difficult for the game ball to enter the first variable starting port 120B than in the open state. Alternatively, it functions as a movable member (start variable winning device) that shifts to an impossible closed state.

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

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

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

An opening/closing door 126b is provided in the first big winning hole 126 so that it can be opened and closed. Ball is not possible. Specifically, when the opening/closing door 126b is in a closed state, it is flush with the board surface of the game board 108, and the game balls flow down in front of the first big winning hole 126. As shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big win game is executed, the opening and closing door 126b is opened and functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the first big winning hole 126, and the game ball enters the first big winning hole 126. ball becomes possible. When a game ball enters the first big winning hole 126, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

The second big winning hole 128 is provided below the first big winning hole 126 in the second game area 116b. The second big prize winning opening 128 has a movable piece 128b, and normally the movable piece 128b is maintained in a closed state. On the other hand, when a small winning game, which will be described later, is executed, the movable piece 128b is controlled to be in an open state, and a game ball can enter the second big winning hole 128. As shown in FIG. In addition, hereinafter, the first big prize opening 126 and the second big prize opening 128 are collectively referred to simply as the big prize opening.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the second big winning opening 128. As shown in FIG. A structure 129 projecting to the front side of the game board 108 is provided in the second game area 116b. The structure 129 surrounds the gaming machine 100 on four sides positioned in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction and the bottom side, and an opening is formed at the top. An opening formed in the upper part of this structure 129 serves as the second prize winning opening 128 . A movable piece 128b is provided on the upper part of the structure 129, and normally, as shown in FIG. .

The movable piece 128b faces above the game machine 100 and protrudes into the game area 116 where the game ball rolls and flows down. 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) falls on the movable piece 128b. Here, the base of the structure 129 is substantially parallel to the horizontal direction, and the right side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly longer in the height direction than the left side. Therefore, the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side of the second big winning opening 128, and the movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is positioned so that the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. inclined to Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is in the closed state, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. will move.

Then, when a small winning game, which will be described later, is executed, the movable piece 128b shifts to an open state in which the second big winning opening 128 is opened. Here, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the movable piece 128b slides toward the back side of the game board 108 to change from the closed state to the open state. As a result, when the closed state is changed to the open state, the game ball rolling on the movable piece 128b falls into the second big winning hole 128 by its own weight.

Thus, in this embodiment, the movable piece 128b is slightly inclined to ensure a long time for the game ball to roll on the movable piece 128b. Then, the game ball rolling on the movable piece 128b is guided into the second big winning hole 128 by changing the movable piece 128b from the closed state to the open state. 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 big winning hole 128. FIG. In other words, the time for which the movable piece 128b is kept open, which is required for entering a predetermined number of game balls into the second big winning hole 128, can be shortened. A hole communicating with the back side of the game board 108 is formed in the back side of the structure 129, and the game ball entering the second big winning hole 128 is discharged to the back side of the game board 108. . Then, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

Although the configuration of the second big winning opening 128 has been described here, the first variable starting opening 120B also has the same configuration as the second big winning opening 128 . That is, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B projects toward the front side of the game board 108 in the closed state, and the game ball rolls on the movable piece 120b. In the open state of the movable piece 120b, the movable piece 120b slides to the back side of the game board 108, allowing the game ball to enter the first variable starting port 120B. However, as shown in FIG. 2, the right side of the movable piece 128b is higher than the left side when the game machine 100 is viewed from the front, while the left side of the movable piece 120b is the right side when the game machine 100 is viewed from the front. located higher than

Here, the board configuration of the second game area 116b will be described in detail. In this embodiment, the second starting port 122 and the gate 124 are arranged in parallel at the top of the second game 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 this embodiment, the second starting hole 122 constitutes a "specific winning hole" through which one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for one game ball entering.

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 big winning game or a small winning 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 to be opened.

A first big winning opening 126 is provided directly below the second starting opening 122 and the gate 124 . When the first big winning hole 126 is in the open state, all the game balls that have flowed down through the gate 124 are arranged to enter the first big winning hole 126 . In this embodiment, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only in the big win game. In other words, the first big winning hole 126 can be said to be a big winning hole dedicated to big role games. When a game ball enters the first big winning hole 126 during a big win game, a predetermined number of two or more (here, 15) game balls are paid out as prize balls for one game ball entering. .

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

Nails are arranged in the second game area 116b so that most of the game balls (for example, 90% or more) that have flowed downward from the first big winning hole 126 fall onto the movable piece 120b. In addition, a portion (eg, 1% to 10%) of the game balls that have flowed downward from the first big winning hole 126 are guided to the out hole 131 by these nails.

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 one game ball entering, and whether or not to execute a big win game or a small win game is determined. A lottery will be held.

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

Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 128 is opened only in the small winning game. That is, the second big winning hole 128 can be said to be a big winning hole dedicated to small winning games. When 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 big winning opening 128.例文帳に追加When a game ball enters the second big winning hole 128 during a small winning game, a predetermined number of two or more (here, 15) game balls are paid out as prize balls for one game ball entering. be

A normal figure operation opening 125 is provided at the lower left of the second big winning opening 128 . Here, a nail is arranged in the second game area 116b so that almost all of the game balls dropped downward from the second big winning hole 128 enter the normal figure operation hole 125.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, the normal pattern operation opening 125 constitutes a "specific winning opening" in which one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for one game ball entry. In addition, when the game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125, similarly to the case where the game ball passes through the gate 124, it is determined whether the first variable start port 120B (movable piece 120b) is opened. A lottery will be held.

In addition, 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 opening 125, and the big winning opening is provided from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108.

The game machine 100 includes a performance display device 200 made of a liquid crystal display device, a performance accessory device 202 made of a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors as performance devices for performing performance during the progress of the game. An effect lighting device 204 made up of a lamp, a sound output device 206 made up of a speaker, and an effect operation device 208 that accepts the player's operation are provided.

The effect display device 200 is provided with a effect display unit 200a consisting of an image display unit for displaying an image. are placed. Various effects are executed in the effect display section 200a, such as the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c being variably displayed as shown.

The performance accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the performance display unit 200a, and is usually retracted at the origin position on the back side of the game board 108 in a state of being divided into a plurality of constituent members, and is visually recognized by the player. It is not possible. During the variable display of the production patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c, each constituent member is moved to a movable position in front of the production display section 200a by driving the actuator. The members are united to give a player a sense of expectation for a big win.

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

The sound output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 or the lowest position of the outer frame 102, and outputs various sounds toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display section 200a. to output

The effect operation device 208 is composed of a button that receives a player's pressing operation, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a position lower than the transmission plate 110 . This effect operation device 208 is activated in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation valid time, various effects are produced in accordance with the operation. is executed.

In the figure, reference numeral 132 denotes an upper plate into which prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 100 and game balls rented from the game ball lending device are guided. It will be guided to the lower plate 134 . Also, the bottom surface of the lower tray 134 is formed with a ball removal hole (not shown) for ejecting game balls from the lower tray 134 . This ball extraction hole is normally closed by an opening/closing plate (not shown), but when the ball removal knob 134a is pressed down, the opening/closing plate slides together with the ball removal knob 134a to open the ball removal hole. It is possible to discharge the game ball from the lower tray 134 from the bottom.

In addition, on the game board 108, a first special symbol display device 160, a second special symbol display device 162, a first special symbol holding device, and a first special symbol display device 160, a second special symbol display device 162, and a first special symbol reserve are provided outside the game area 116 and at positions visible to the player. A display device 164, a second special symbol reservation display device 166, a normal symbol display device 168, a normal symbol reservation display device 170, and a right-handed information display device 172 are provided. Each of these displays 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

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

The main control board 300 controls the basic operations of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers and performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display, or the result of the 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 includes a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first fixed opening for detecting that a game ball has entered the first fixed starting opening 120A. A starting port detection switch 120As, a first variable starting port detection switch 120Bs that detects that a game ball has entered the first variable starting port 120B, and a second variable starting port that detects that a game ball has entered the second starting port 122. A start opening detection switch 122s, a gate detection switch 124s that detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, a normal diagram operation opening detection switch 125s that detects that a game ball has entered the normal diagram operation opening 125, a first large A first big winning hole detection switch 126s for detecting that a game ball has entered the winning hole 126 and a second big winning hole detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered the second big winning hole 128 are connected. A detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

In addition, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 120c that operates the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B, and a first big prize winning port that operates the open/close door 126b that opens and closes the first big prize winning port 126. The solenoid 126c and the second big prize winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the movable piece 128b that opens and closes the second big winning opening 128 are connected. Opening and closing control of the winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 is performed.

Furthermore, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol reservation display 164, a second special symbol reservation display 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol display. A symbol holding indicator 170 and a right-handed information indicator 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each of these indicators.

Furthermore, on the back surface of the game board 108, a setting change switch 180s is provided. The setting change switch 180s is configured to be accessible with a dedicated key. Under the condition that the setting change switch 180s is turned on, the setting value can be changed and confirmed. Although details will be described later, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, one of six levels of setting values with different degrees of advantage is stored as a registered setting value in a setting value buffer, and a game is played according to the stored registered setting value. progresses. Here, it is assumed that there are six levels of setting values, but the setting values may be provided in only two levels of high setting and low setting, or may be provided in a plurality of other levels. Furthermore, the set value is not essential, and the advantage level does not have to be changed.

Further, a RAM clear button is provided on the back surface of the game board 108 so that it can be pressed, and the RAM clear switch 182s detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button. The RAM clear switch 182s is connected to the main control board 300, and a RAM clear operation signal is input to the main control board 300 from the RAM clear switch 182s. If a RAM clear operation signal is input from the RAM clear switch 182s when power is turned on, the main CPU 300a clears the main RAM 300c.

A performance display monitor 184 is provided on the back of the game board 108 . The main control board 300 displays the registered set values and the base ratio on the performance display monitor 184 .

In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment mainly includes a special game that is started by entering the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, passing the game ball through the gate 124, or It is roughly divided into a normal game that is started by entering a game ball into the normal pattern operation port 125. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for progressing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

A payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300 . The payout control board 310 performs control for shooting game balls and payout prize balls. This payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310 , and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is transmitted via the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312 . , and is output to a hall computer or the like of the amusement arcade.

The payout control board 310 is also connected with a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage portion to the player as prize balls. 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 pay out predetermined prize balls to the player. At this time, the number of put-out game balls is detected by the put-out ball counting switch 316s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be put out have been put out to the player.

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

Then, when the lower tray 134 is filled with a predetermined amount or more of game balls, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 134, and are directed toward the payout control board 310 from the tray full detection switch 318s. , the game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full when the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined period of time, and transmits a full tray command to the main control board 300 . On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the full-dish command is transmitted, it is determined that the full-drained state is canceled, and the full-dish full-drain release command is transmitted to the main control board 300 .

Also, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 for controlling the launch of game balls. The payout control board 310 is connected with a touch sensor 112s provided on the operating handle 112 for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operating angle of the operating handle 112. ing. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the shooting control circuit 320 controls the shooting solenoid 112c provided in the game ball shooting device to energize and shoot 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 able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub-control board 330. . The sub CPU 330a reads 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, etc., performs arithmetic processing, and executes and controls the performance. 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 section, a character control section, a lighting control section, and a sound control section. The sub-main decides 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 section performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display section 200a. The sub-ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as patterns, backgrounds, subtitles, etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It controls the image display of the unit 200a.

In addition, the accessory control unit drives the actuator according to the management of the presentation by the sub-main, and controls the movement of the presentation accessory device 202 . The lighting control unit controls lighting of the production lighting device 204 . Also, the audio control unit performs audio output control for outputting audio from the audio output device 206 . The sub-ROM 330b stores a large amount of audio data such as sounds and music output from the audio output device 206, and the audio control unit reads the audio data from the sub-ROM 330b and controls 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 supply via the power supply board. Also, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply comprising a capacitor.

FIG. 5 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU 300a. In FIG. 5, addresses are shown in hexadecimal numbers, and "H" indicates hexadecimal numbers. As shown in FIG. 5, the memory area used by the main CPU 300a includes a memory area (0000H to 2FFFH) allocated to the main ROM 300b and a memory area (F000H to F3FFH) allocated to the main RAM 300c.

The memory area of the main ROM 300b consists of a use area (0000H to 1A7AH) for storing programs and data for controlling the progress of the game, and an area other than the use area, which is used for processing tests defined by gaming machine regulations. and an unused area (2000H to 2BFFH) for storing programs and data for executing processing for displaying the performance display monitor 184 (including processing for calculating the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 184) and are provided.

The area used in the main ROM 300b includes a program area (0000H to 0A89H) that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH), a data area (1000H that stores data other than the program). ~ 1A7AH) are provided. Note that the used area may not include the unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH).

The non-use area of the main ROM 300b is a program area (2000H to 27FFH) for storing programs for executing processes for performing tests stipulated by game machine regulations and processes for displaying the performance display monitor 184, A data area (2800H to 2BFFH) is provided for storing data other than these programs.

In addition to the used area and the unused area, the memory area of the main ROM 300b also includes an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH) in which arbitrary data such as program titles and versions are stored. ), an unused area (1F00H to 1FFFH), an unused area (2C00H to 2FBFH), and a program management area (2FC0H to 2FFFH) in which information necessary for main CPU 300a to execute a program is stored.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c is a use area (F000H to F1FFH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of a game is being executed, and an area other than the use area. A non-use area (F210H to F228H) that is temporarily used when a program for performing a predetermined test or processing for displaying the performance display monitor 184 is executed is provided.

The area used in the main RAM 300c includes a work area (F000H to F12AH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of the game is executed, an unused area (F12BH to F1D7H), A stack area (F1D8H to F1FFH) is provided for temporarily saving data during execution of a control program. Note that the used area may not include the unused area (F12BH to F1D7H).

In the non-use area of the main RAM 300c, there is a work area (F210H to F21FH), and a stack area (F220H to F228H) for temporarily saving data while these programs are being executed.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c also has unused areas (F200H to F20FH) and unused areas (F229H to F3FFH) in addition to the used area and the unused area.

In this way, the main ROM 300b and the main RAM 300c have a usable area for controlling the progress of the game, a processing for performing a test stipulated by gaming machine regulations, and a processing for controlling the display of the performance display monitor 184. are provided separately from the non-use area used for executing the

In the main RAM 300c, a 16-byte unused area (F200H to F20FH) is provided between the used area and the unused area. This unused area (F200H to F20FH) is set as a boundary area separating the used area and the unused area, and the boundary between the used area and the unused area becomes clear, and the program for controlling the progress of the game When the non-use area is used during execution, and when the program of the processing for performing the test stipulated by the gaming machine regulations and the processing for controlling the display of the performance display monitor 184 is being executed It prevents the used area from being used.

The unused area provided between the used area and the unused area should be at least 1 byte or more, preferably 4 bytes or more from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and is set to 16 bytes or more. is more desirable. Also, although the unused area is prohibited from writing and reading data, it may be cleared at a predetermined timing from the viewpoint of fraud prevention.

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

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, progress in parallel. In the special game, the game progresses in one of the low-probability game state and the high-probability game state, and the normal game is in one of the non-time-saving game state, medium-time-saving game state, and time-saving 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 winning the right to execute the big win game in which the big winning opening is opened is set low, and is called a high-probability game state. 1 is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the right to execute a big win game is set high. In addition, 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 the first variable start port 120B. It is a game state in which the movable piece 120b is more likely to be in the open state than in the state, and the game ball is more likely to enter the first variable starting port 120B. In addition, the time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 120b is more likely to be in an open state than in the middle-time-saving game state, and the game ball is most likely to enter the first variable starting port 120B. In addition, in the time-saving game state, when the game balls are continuously shot toward the second game area 116b during the game, the game balls are 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, low probability game state or high probability game state, non-time-saving game state, medium time-saving game state, time-saving game state It will be in a game state in which any of the above is combined. Below, in order to facilitate understanding, the game state related to the special game, ie, the low probability game state and the high probability game state is called a special game state, the game state usually related to the game, ie, non-time-saving game state, medium The time-saving game state and the time-saving game state may be called 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 shoot the game ball into the game area 116, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start hole 120 or the second start hole 122, the player is asked to play the game. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a "big role lottery") is held to decide whether or not to give a profit. In this big win lottery, when a big win is won, a big win game is executed in which the big win hole is opened and a game ball can enter the big win hole, and a game state after the big win game ends. is set to one of the above game states. Below, the major role lottery method will be described.

Although details will be described later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers (jackpot determination random number, winning pattern random number, variation pattern random number) related to the big role lottery are obtained. At the same time, each random value is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area after the game ball enters the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special 1 reservation, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. Various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

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 reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation 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 reservation is stored in order from the first storage part of the first special figure reservation storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, special 2 reservation is stored in order from the first storage part of the second special figure reservation storage area.

For example, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, if the reservation is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area, the first storage unit Store special 1 hold. Also, for example, in a state where special 1 suspension is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, special 1 suspension is stored in the fourth storage unit Remember. Also, when the game ball enters the second start port 122, in the same manner as above, the special 2 reservation is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area. The special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number) that is not available.

However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120, if four special 1 reservations are already stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, to the first start port 120 A special 1 suspension is not newly stored by the entry of a game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the game to the second start port 122 A special 2 hold is not newly memorized by the entry of a ball.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a low-probability 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 obtained from within the range of 0-65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, according to the game state when judging the big win, the big win determination random number determination table is selected, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A lottery will be held.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension, the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, six levels of setting values with different degrees of advantage are provided, and the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is provided for each setting value. During the game, the set value is set to one of six levels, and the low-probability jackpot decision random number judgment corresponding to the currently set set value (registered set value stored in the set value buffer) A lottery for major roles is conducted with reference to the table.

In the low-probability gaming state, when set value = 1 (registered set value = 1), refer to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10218, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/300.6, and the small win probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value is set to 2 (registered set value = 2), the large role lottery with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6(b) is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10225, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/291.2, and the small win probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the set value is set to 3 (registered set value = 3), the large role lottery with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. 6(c) is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10232, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/282.4, and the small win probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when set value = 4 (registered set value = 4), refer to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table d, it is determined as a jackpot when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10239, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined as a small hit. If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/274.2, and the small win probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the setting value is set to 5 (registered setting value=5), the large role lottery with reference to the low-probability jackpot decision random number determination table e shown in FIG. 6(e) is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10246, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/266.4, and the small win probability is about 1/3.45.

In the low-probability gaming state, when set value = 6 (registered set value = 6), refer to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. is done. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10253, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/259.0, and the small win probability is about 1/3.45.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table. In the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension, the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. The high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each set value in the same manner as the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table.

In the high-probability gaming state, when the setting value is set to 1 (registered setting value=1), the large role lottery is performed with reference to the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7(a). is done. According to this high probability jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10620, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 38996, it is determined as a small hit, and others If it is a big hit decision random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/105.7, and the small win probability is about 1/3.45.

Similarly, in the high probability gaming state, if the setting value = 2 ~ 6 is set (registration setting value = 2 ~ 6), the high probability jackpot shown in Figure 7 (b) ~ (f) A major winning lottery is performed with reference to the decision random number determination tables b to f. According to these high-probability jackpot determination random number determination tables b to f, when the jackpot determination random number is the value shown in the drawing, it is determined as a jackpot. Therefore, when the set value is 2 to 6, the big win probability is about 1/102.4 to 1/91.0, and the small win probability is about 1/3.45.

As described above, the major role lottery is performed according to the registered setting values. At this time, the probability of winning a big win differs depending on the registered set value, and it is easier to win a big win when the registered set value is larger than when the registered set value is small. Here, even if the registered set values are different, the odds of winning the small win are not changed, but the odds of winning the small win may be changed for each registered set value. Also, the small win is not essential, and only one of the big win and the loss may be determined in the big win lottery.

Also, here, the probability of winning the jackpot in both the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state is different according to the registered set value. Only the probability of winning may differ according to the registered set value.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table and a small winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is obtained from within the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the big win lottery, the type of special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when the "big win" is won by the special 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the special 1 winning symbol random number determination table a is selected, and the "big win" is won by the special 2 reservation. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the winning symbol random number determination table b for special 2 is selected, and when the "small winning" is won by holding the special 1, as shown in FIG. 8(c). Then, the special 1 small winning symbol random number determination table a is selected, and when the "small winning" is won by the special 2 reservation, as shown in FIG. b is selected. In the following, the special pattern determined by the winning pattern random number, that is, the special pattern determined when the judgment result of the big hit is obtained is called the jackpot pattern, and it is decided when the judgment result of the small hit is obtained. A special symbol is called a small winning symbol, and a special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained is called a losing symbol.

According to the special 1 per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 8(a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 8(b), according to the value of the acquired per symbol random number, As shown in the figure, jackpot symbols (special symbols A to J) are determined as special symbols. Also, according to the special 1 small per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 8 (c) and the special 2 small per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 8 (d), the value of the acquired per symbol random number Accordingly, as shown in the figure, small winning symbols (special symbols Z1 to Z6) are determined as special symbols.

It should be noted that, when the result of the lottery lottery is "losing", when the lottery result is derived by special 1 reservation, the special symbol X is determined as a losing pattern without performing a lottery, and the lottery result is the special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a losing symbol without lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big win lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "loss" or "minor win". Also, the small win symbol random number determination table is referred only when the big win lottery result is "small win", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big win" or "losing". In addition, the special symbols Z1 to Z6, which are the small winning symbols, are collectively referred to simply as the special symbol Z.

FIG. 9(a) is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and FIG. 9(b) is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It should be noted that the variation pattern random number determination table, the pending type, the result of the big role lottery (special symbol type), the game state, the number of variations, and the number of pending, but a plurality is provided here, any variation pattern random number determination Table x will be explained. When the type of special symbol is determined as described above, when the game ball enters the variation pattern random number determination table as shown in FIG. Any variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern random number in the range of 0 to 238 acquired. Each variation pattern number is associated with a variation time, as shown in FIG. 9(b). This fluctuation time is the time until the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 .

Although it will be described in detail later, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 1 reservation and the variation pattern number, that is, the variation time is determined, the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 over the determined variation time is performed, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 . In addition, when the special symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold and the variation pattern number, that is, the variation time is determined, the variation display of the symbol is performed on the second special symbol display 162 over the determined variation time. After the variation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 162 . At this time, the losing pattern is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display device 160, so that the losing is determined as a result of the major role lottery, and the major role lottery based on the next special 1 reserve can be executed, and the losing symbol is the second. By stop-displaying on the special symbol display device 162, a loss is determined as a result of the major role lottery, and the major role lottery based on the next special 2 reservation can be executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display device 160 or the second special pattern display device 162, the jackpot is determined as a result of the big win lottery, the big win game is executed, and the small win pattern is the second special. When it is stop-displayed on the symbol display 162, a small win is decided as a result of the big win lottery, and a small win game is executed.

In this way, the variable time defines the time for the variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, in other words, the time until the result of the major role lottery is determined. However, a plurality of variation pattern random number determination tables for determining this variation time are provided according to the reservation type, the result of the big role lottery (special symbol type), the game state, and the like. As a result, even if the acquired variation pattern random number values are the same, a different variation pattern number, that is, a variation time, is determined depending on the selected variation pattern random number determination table.

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

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining game states and fluctuation times. As described above, the special game state and the normal game state are combined into one game state, and the progress of the game is controlled according to the game state being set. As already explained, the special game state is provided in two types, a low-probability game state and a high-probability game state, in which the odds of winning a jackpot are different. In addition, the normal game state is provided with three types: a non-time-saving game state, a medium-time-saving game state, and a time-saving game state, in which the easiness (ball-entering frequency) of the game ball to the first variable start port 120B is different from each other. It is

Here, in the normal game, the ease of entry of the game ball into the first variable starter opening 120B is determined by three factors: winning probability, fluctuation time, and opening time. Although details will be described later, in the normal game, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125, normal pattern suspension is stored. Then, based on the stored general pattern reservation, a general pattern lottery for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 120b is performed. The result of this normal drawing lottery is determined when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. When winning is determined 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(a), five types of game states are provided by combining special game states and normal game states. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. In addition, 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. Below, the game state in which the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state are combined is called a normal state.

In addition, in this embodiment, it may be set to a high probability game state and a non-time-saving game state, and the game state in which both of them are combined is called the most dominant state. This highest priority state has the highest degree of advantage among the five game states, and if the game balls are shot appropriately, the number of game balls gradually increases during the game even if the jackpot is not won. It is set to go.

Moreover, in this embodiment, it may be set to a low probability game state and a time saving game state. In addition, in the time-saving 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. Below, the game state in which the low probability game state and the time saving game state are combined is called a normal time saving state or a normal precursor state. In addition, since the special game state and the normal game state are the same in the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state, there is no difference in progress control of the game in the main control board 300 . In this way, one game state in which the progress control of the game is completely equal is divided into two different game states simply for the convenience of presentation. That is, in fact, in the main control board 300, the progress control of the game is performed without distinguishing between the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state, and only the control of the production in the sub control board 330 is the normal time saving state and It is usually different in the precursor state. Therefore, from the viewpoint of game progress control in the main control board 300, the normal time saving state and the normal precursor state are regarded as one game state.

Moreover, in this embodiment, it may be set to a high probability game state and a time saving game state. Below, the gaming state in which the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state are combined is called a high-probability omen state. Incidentally, in the sub-control board 330, an effect mode corresponding to the game state set in the main control board 300 is set. The effect mode defines the background image, BGM, etc. displayed on the effect display section 200a, and the content of the effect differs for each effect mode. That is, the player can identify the current game state by the effect mode.

However, in the high-probability portent state and the above normal portent state, the same production mode (hereinafter, the production mode corresponding to the high-probability portent state and the normal portent state is referred to as "prediction mode") is set. In other words, since the portent mode is set in both the highly probable portent state and the normal portent state, the player cannot identify the current game state during the portent mode. In this way, since the normal precursor state and the high probability precursor state cannot be distinguished from each other as game states, both game states are hereinafter collectively referred to as precursor states.

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

As described above, in this embodiment, six game states (substantially five game states) are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 10(b), the variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the game state, the type of reservation, the number of variations in the game state, and the type of symbol when the big win lottery is performed. A variation pattern number is determined with reference to the variation pattern random number determination table.

Here, in the gaming machine 100, a substantial variation target is set for each gaming state. The subject of substantial variation originally indicates the type of suspension for which the major role lottery should be performed, and either special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension is set as the substantial variation subject for each game state. In the normal state, Special 1 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target. Also, in the normal state, since the normal game state is a non-time-saving game state, the first variable starter opening 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 enter the game ball into the first fixed starting port 120A.

In the normal state, when the big winning lottery is performed by the special 1 reserve which is the actual fluctuation object, and the losing pattern or the small winning pattern is determined, the table A is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table A, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. In addition, in the normal state, when the big win lottery is performed by special 1 reservation and the big winning pattern is determined, the table B is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table B, the variation time is determined within the range of 40-100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the normal state, when the major role lottery is performed with the special 2 reservation that is not subject to actual 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 variable time is always determined to be 10 minutes. In this way, by setting the variable time to a long time such as 10 minutes, in the normal state, even if the player enters the game ball into the second start port 122, the major role lottery based on the special 2 reservation Very few opportunities to do so.

Specifically, the second starter opening 122 is provided in the second game area 116b, and the second starter opening 122 is always configured as a fixed starter opening into which game balls can enter. Furthermore, due to the playability of the gaming machine 100, the second starting hole 122 is arranged at a position where a game ball enters more easily than the first starting hole 120.例文帳に追加Therefore, if the fluctuation time for the special 2 hold is shortened in the normal state, the player will be given more chances than necessary for the winning lottery. Therefore, in accordance with the original playability in the normal state, the variation time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes in order to appropriately shoot the game ball toward the first game area 116a.

In the highest priority state, Special 2 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target. Therefore, in the highest priority state, the player needs to launch the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to enter the game ball into the second starting hole 122.例文帳に追加In the highest priority state, when a major role lottery is performed with a special 1 reservation that is not subject to substantial fluctuation, table D is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table D, the variation time is always determined to be 10 seconds. In addition, in the case where the major role lottery is performed by special 1 suspension that is not subject to substantial fluctuation in the most dominant state, compared to the case where the major role lottery is performed by special 2 suspension that is not subject to substantial fluctuation in the normal state, the game performance is improved. little impact. Therefore, in the highest priority state, the fluctuation time when the major role lottery is performed by the special 1 reservation that is not subject to real fluctuation is set as short as 10 seconds.

In the highest priority state, a big win lottery is performed by the special 2 reservation which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the losing pattern or the small winning pattern is determined, the table E is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table E, a variation time of 1 to 3 seconds is determined. Also, in the highest priority state, when the big winning lottery is performed by the special 2 reservation and the big winning pattern is determined, the table F is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table F, the variation time is determined to be 2 seconds to 10 seconds.

In the normal time saving state, normal precursor state, and high certainty precursor state, special 1 hold is set as a real fluctuation target. In addition, in the normal time saving state, normal portent state, and high probability portent state, the normal game state is set to the time saving game state, and the first variable starting port 120B is frequently controlled to the open state. Therefore, in these three game states, the player needs to shoot the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to enter the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B. In these three game states, the same variation pattern random number determination table is selected, but these three game states are common in that the normal game state is the time-saving game state. In other words, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 reservation that is the actual fluctuation target, and when the losing pattern or the small winning pattern is determined, the table G is used as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. selected. According to this table G, the variation time is determined within the range of 1 to 30 seconds. In addition, when the normal game state is the time-saving game state, a big win lottery is performed by the special 1 reservation, and when the big winning pattern is determined, the table H is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table H, the variation time is always determined to be 30 seconds.

Although detailed description is omitted, the table G is provided with a plurality of tables, such as tables G-1 and G-2. One of the tables G is selected according to the total number of fluctuations obtained by totaling the number of fluctuation display of the symbols on the special symbol display 162 .

On the other hand, when the normal gaming state is a time-saving gaming state, if the big role lottery is performed by special 2 holding that is not subject to substantial fluctuation, the number of fluctuations related to special 2 holding after being set in each gaming state ( A different variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the number of times the symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display 162 (hereinafter referred to as "second variation number"). Specifically, when the number of second fluctuations after the time-saving gaming state is set is four times or less, a special table is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this special table, the variable time is always determined to be 1 minute. On the other hand, when the number of times of the second variation after the time-saving gaming state is set is 5 times or more, table I is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this Table I, the variable time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

In the penalty state, special 1 suspension is set as a substantial fluctuation target. In addition, in the penalty state, the normal game state is set to the medium time-saving game 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 shoot the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to enter the game ball into the first variable starting port 120B. In the penalty state, when the big winning lottery is performed by holding special 1, which is the object of actual fluctuation, and the losing pattern or the small winning pattern is determined, the table J is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table J, the variation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. In addition, in the penalty state, when the big winning lottery is performed by special 1 reservation and the big winning pattern is determined, the table K is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table K, the variable time is determined within the range of 40 to 100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the penalty state, when a major role lottery is performed with a special 2 reservation that is not subject to 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 variable time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

As described above, a substantial variation target is set for each game state, and when a major role lottery based on a reservation type as a substantial variation target is performed, the maximum variation time is 100 seconds. On the other hand, when the big role lottery based on the reservation type which is not subject to actual variation is performed, the variation time is approximately 10 minutes, so that the game contrary to the original game characteristics is not performed.

FIG. 11 is a first diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ramset table, and FIG. 12 is a second diagram for explaining the special electric accessory operating ramset table. In addition, the special electric role product operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the big role game or the small winning game, and the special electric role product operating ram set By referring to the table, the energization of the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled. In fact, a plurality of special electric accessory actuating ramset tables are provided for each type of special symbols (both jackpot symbols and small winning symbols), and depending on the type of special symbol determined, the corresponding table plays a major role. Although it is set at the start of a game or a small winning game, here, for convenience of explanation, control data of special symbols are shown for each type of symbol.

As shown in FIG. 11, 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 the small winning game is executed only once. According to this special electric role product operation ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of times of special electric role product operation (executed during one big role game or small winning game number of round games played), number of times of opening and closing of special electric accessories (number of times the large winning opening is opened in one round), solenoid energization time (first large winning opening solenoid 126c or second Energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, opening time of one large winning opening), specified number (maximum number of possible winnings to the large winning opening in one round game), effective time of closing 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 (fluctuation display of symbols described later)) However, as control data, it is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each type of special symbol.

In addition, when a jackpot is won by special 1 reservation and special patterns A to E are determined as jackpot patterns, a big win game consisting of 6 round games is executed. In each big winning game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened only once in the 1st to 6th round games. In each round game, the first big prize opening 126 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds. The first prize winning opening 126 is closed and one round game ends.

In addition, when a small winning is won by special 1 reservation and special symbols Z1 to Z3 are determined as small winning symbols, a small winning game composed of one round game is executed. In this small winning game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened once for 0.1 seconds in one round game.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12, when a jackpot is won by special 2 reservation, and special patterns F, H, I, and J are determined as jackpot patterns, a big role game composed of five round games is performed. executed. In this big win 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 a specified number of game balls enter during this time, or when the maximum opening time (29.0 seconds) elapses, the second big winning opening 128 is closed and one round game ends.

In addition, when a jackpot is won by special 2 reservation and a special pattern G is determined as a jackpot pattern, a big win game consisting of 10 round games is executed. In this big win game, the first big winning opening 126 is opened 0.1 seconds×12 times in each round game. Each round game ends when a specified number of game balls enter or when the maximum opening time elapses, the first big winning hole 126 is closed.

Further, even when a small winning is won by special 2 reservation and special symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined as small winning symbols, a small winning game consisting of one round game is executed. Here, in the small winning game when the special symbol Z4 is determined as the small winning symbol, the second big winning opening 128 is opened twice for 0.1 seconds in one round game. It should be noted that the interval time during the round, which is the pause time between opening the second big winning hole 128 twice, is set to 1.78 seconds. Since the game ball is shot at an interval of 0.6 seconds at the shortest, considering the opening time of the second big winning hole 128 and the shooting interval of the game ball, the game ball will be the second big winning during this small winning game. The probability of hitting the ball in the mouth 128 is low.

However, in the present embodiment, the structure is such that game balls tend to stay on the movable piece 128b that maintains the second big winning opening 128 in the closed state. A game ball staying on 128 b is guided into the second big winning hole 128 . Therefore, by opening the second big winning hole 128 twice for 0.1 seconds, 2 to 3 game balls enter the second big winning hole 128 on average.

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

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

Here, as shown in FIG. 8(d), the selection ratio of the special symbols Z4 to Z6 is 49:49:2. Therefore, the maximum opening time of the second big winning hole 128 is long, and the probability of executing a small winning game capable of winning the largest number of prize balls is low. In other words, the special symbol Z6 is rare for the player, and is positioned as a privilege with the second largest number of winning balls after the big win.

Also, at the design stage of the gaming machine 100, it is necessary to strictly manage and adjust the shot prize ball ratio, which is the ratio between the number of game balls shot and the number of prize balls paid out. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a special symbol Z4 in which 0.1 second opening is performed twice in the small winning game, and a special symbol Z5 in which 0.1 second opening is performed three times in the small winning game are provided. It is possible to easily adjust and change the shot prize ball ratio simply by changing the selection ratio of .

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. In this embodiment, when a big win game is executed, the game state setting table is referred to according to the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the type of reservation, and the type of special pattern (jackpot pattern), and after the big win game ends Set the game state.

When the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the normal state or the penalty state, when the jackpot is won by holding special 1 which is the object of substantial variation, the game state after the big win game is set according to the type of the jackpot pattern. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, the normal precursor state (the special game state is the low-probability game state, and the normal game state is the time-saving game state) is set. At this time, the number of continuations of the time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as "time saving number of times") is set to 50 times. This means that the time-saving gaming state continues until the big role lottery is performed 50 times. However, the number of times of time saving described above indicates the maximum number of times of continuation in the time saving game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the number of times of continuation is reached, the game state is set again. It will happen. Therefore, when the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, the lottery result other than the jackpot is derived 50 times without deriving the jackpot lottery result in the time-saving game state, and the non-time-saving game state The game state will be changed to .

Also, when the special symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the most dominant state (the special game state is the high probability game state, and the normal game state is the non-time-saving game state). The high-probability gaming state set at this time continues until the next big win is won (the high-probability number is the next time).

In addition, when the special symbols C to E are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high-probability omen state (the special game state is the high-probability game state, and the normal game state is the time-saving game state) is set. At this time, "next time" is set as the high-probability number of times, and the time-saving number of times is set as follows according to the type of the jackpot symbol.

That is, when the special symbol C is determined, the number of times of time saving is set to 50 times, and when the special symbol D is determined, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times. When the special symbol C is determined, the high-probability game state continues until the next big win is won, while the time-saving game state ends after 50 times. Therefore, when the special symbol C is determined, after the big win game, the game state shifts to the highest advantage state when the result of the big win lottery is derived 50 times. Similarly, when the special symbol D is determined, after the big win game, the game state shifts to the highest priority state when the result of the big win lottery is derived 100 times.

On the other hand, when the special symbol E is determined, the number of times of time saving is set to 0 times. Here, when the special symbol E is determined, the normal game state is set to the time saving game state, but the number of times of time saving is set to 0 times. This means that the time-saving gaming state continues until the next big win is won, regardless of the number of times the symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the big win is the normal state or the penalty state, if the big win is won by holding special 2 which is not subject to real variation, the game state after the big win game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol F is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the normal state (the special game state is the low probability game state, and the normal game state is the non-time-saving game state). Also, when the special symbols G to J are determined as the jackpot symbols, the penalty state is set (the special game state is the high-probability game state, and the normal game state is the medium-short-time game state). At this time, both the high-probability number of times and the time-saving number of times are set to "next time".

In addition, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the highest priority state, if the jackpot is won by special 1 reservation, which is not subject to real variation, the game state after the big win game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, the normal time-saving state (the special game state is the low-probability game state, and the normal game state is the time-saving game state) is set. At this time, the number of times of time saving is set to 50 times. Further, when the special symbols B to E are determined as the jackpot symbols, the game state after the big win game is set in the same manner as the normal state and the penalty state.

On the other hand, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the highest priority state, when the jackpot is won by holding special 2, which is the object of substantial variation, the game state after the big win game is set as follows. That is, when the special symbol F is determined as the jackpot symbol, the normal time-saving state (the special game state is the low-probability game state, and the normal game state is the time-saving game state) is set. At this time, the number of times of time saving is set to 50 times. Also, when the special symbol G is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is set to the most dominant state (the special game state is the high-probability game state, and the normal game state is the non-time-saving game state). At this time, the high-probability number of times becomes "next time".

In addition, when the special symbols H to J are determined as the jackpot symbols, the high probability precursor state (the special game state is the high probability game state, and the normal game state is the time saving game state) is set. At this time, "next time" is set as the high-probability number of times, and the time-saving number of times is set as follows according to the type of the jackpot symbol. That is, when the special pattern H is determined, the number of times of time saving is set to 50 times, when the special pattern I is determined, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times, and when the special pattern J is determined is set to 0 times.

Also, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a normal time-saving state, a normal omen state, or a high probability omen state, that is, if the normal game state is a time-saving game state, the game state after the big win game is the normal state and penalty It is set in the same way as state.

When the game state after the big win game is set as described above, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the number of fluctuations after the big win game. At this time, which variation pattern random number determination table is selected is determined based on a variation pattern selection state flag (shown as a variation state flag in FIG. 13) and the number of special variations.

Specifically, each jackpot symbol is associated with a variation pattern selection state flag and a number of special variations for each game state when the jackpot is won. At the end of the big win game, the number of special variations and the variation pattern selection state flag are set based on the game state at the time of winning the big win and the type of the big win symbol. For example, when the special symbol A is determined in the normal state, "50" is set as the number of special variations (the counter value of the counter for the number of special variations), and "1" is set as the variation pattern selection state flag. Also, for example, when the special symbol A is determined in the most dominant state, "50" is set as the number of special variations (counter value of the counter for the number of special variations), and "7" is set as the variation pattern selection state flag. be done.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern selection state flag and the number of special fluctuations. FIG. 14(a) shows the number of special fluctuations, the fluctuation pattern selection state flag, and the like when winning the jackpot by special 1 reservation in the high probability omen state. As described above, when the big win lottery is held, the variation pattern number is determined with reference to the variation pattern random number determination table. Since each variation pattern number is associated with a variation time, it can be said that determining the variation pattern number determines the variation time.

In the gaming machine 100, one of the variation pattern selection state flags is set during the game. Here, as shown in FIG. 13, eight types of variation pattern selection state flags from "0" to "7" are provided. When determining the variation pattern number, a variation pattern random number determination table is determined based on the set variation pattern selection state flag and the number of variations (the number of special variations).

For example, as shown in FIG. 14(b), it is assumed that the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "1" at the end of the big win game. In this case, if the number of fluctuations after the big win game is 1 to 48 times, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table G-1 is determined, and if the number of fluctuations after the big win game is 49 times, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table G- 2 is determined, and if the number of fluctuations after the big win game is 50 times, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table G-3 is decided, and if the number of fluctuations after the big win game is 51 times or more, the change pattern random number determination table A is determined.

Similarly, it is assumed that the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "2" at the end of the big win game. In this case, the variation pattern random number determination table E is determined regardless of the number of variations after the big win game. In addition, in FIG. 14 (b), in the high probability omen state, the big role lottery based on the special 1 reservation, which is the actual fluctuation target, is performed, and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment determined when the result of the big lottery lottery is a loss showing a table. Therefore, if the major role lottery based on the special 2 hold that is not subject to real fluctuation is performed, or if the result of the major role lottery is other than losing, a variation pattern random number determination table different from that in FIG. 14 (b) is determined. It will be done.

In addition, in FIG. 14 (b), although the variation pattern random number determination table for each variation number after the big win game is shown, in the actual process, based on the counter value of the special variation counter, the variation pattern random number determination table is determined. Specifically, in the process of determining the variation pattern number, the variation pattern selection state flag and the counter value of the special variation counter are loaded. Note that the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is decremented after the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is determined.

For example, assume that the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "1" and the counter value of the special variation counter is set to "50". After that, every time the big winning lottery is performed, the process of determining the variation pattern number is performed. At this time, if the counter value of the special variation number counter is "50" to "3", the variation pattern random number determination table G -1 is determined, if the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is "2", the fluctuation pattern random number determination table G-2 is determined, and if the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is "1", the fluctuation pattern If the random number determination table G-3 is determined and the counter value of the special variation number counter is "0", the variation pattern random number determination table A is determined.

Also, for example, assume that the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "5" and the counter value of the special variation counter is set to "100". In this case, if the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is "100" to "1", the fluctuation pattern random number determination table G-4 is determined, and if the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is "0", fluctuation A pattern random number determination table G-7 is determined.

Thus, in actual processing, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected based on the variation pattern selection state flag and the counter value of the special variation number counter. Incidentally, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the variation pattern selection state flag is set to "0". Also, the variation pattern selection state flag set after the big win game is not changed until the next big win is won.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the 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 figure operation opening 125, it is associated whether or not the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting opening 120B is energized and controlled. Normal design determination processing (hereinafter referred to as "normal drawing lottery") is performed.

In addition, although it will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal pattern operation port 125, one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and this random Numerical values are stored up to four in the general map reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. That is, the general pattern reservation storage area has four storage units for saving the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, in the state in which the determined random number is stored in all four storage units of the normal pattern reservation storage area, the game ball passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal pattern operation port 125, the game No hit decision random numbers are stored based on ball passage. In the following, the game ball passes through the gate 124 or the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125 and the hit decision random number stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area is called normal pattern reservation.

When the normal game state is a non-time-saving game state, when the normal drawing lottery is started, as shown in FIG. According to this non-time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost pattern is determined as the type of the normal pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although details will be described later, when the winning pattern is determined in this normal pattern lottery, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is controlled to the open state, and when the losing pattern is determined, the first variable starting The movable piece 120b of the mouth 120B is kept closed.

In addition, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the medium time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. According to this middle-time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 49, the hit design is determined as the normal design type, and when the hit determination random number is 50 to 99 Then, a lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the middle-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 50/100.

In addition, when starting the normal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. According to this time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 99, normal A lost pattern is determined as the type of the pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 16(a) is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 16(b) is a diagram for explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. As described above, when the general pattern lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is determined. The normal symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the normal symbol variation time when a winning symbol or a losing symbol is determined by a normal symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, when the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state and the medium-time-saving game state, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and the game state is set to the time-saving game state. If so, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is variable-displayed (blinking-displayed) over the determined time. Then, when a winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is lit, and when a losing symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is extinguished.

Then, when the winning pattern is determined by the normal drawing lottery and the normal pattern display 168 is lit, the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B is controlled to open and close as shown in FIG. 16(b). The energization is controlled by referring to the pattern table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined. .

When the winning pattern is determined, as shown in FIG. 16(b), 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 opening/closing control pattern table, the time before normal electric opening (waiting time until the opening of the first variable starting port 120B is started), the maximum number of opening/closing switching times of normal electric accessories (opening of the first variable starting port 120B number of times), solenoid energization time (energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120c for each number of times the first variable starter opening 120B is opened, that is, opening time of the first variable starter 120B once), 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 normal power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the first variable starting port 120B, that is, the rest time), the normal power Effective state time (waiting time from the end of the last opening of the first variable start port 120B), normal electric end wait time (after the normal electric effective state time elapses, waiting until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol described later is resumed time) is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each game state as the control data for the first variable start port 120B.

In this way, by setting the winning probability, variation time, and opening time of normal symbols, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 1st variable starting port 120B, 2nd starting port 122, normal pattern operation port 125 and the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out to the player by entering the game ball in the normal pattern operation port 125 and the big winning port) is the number of shots : number of prize balls = 100:20, number of shots in medium time-saving game state: number of prizes = 100:40, number of shots in time-saving game state: number of prize balls = 100:99.

The open/close condition of the first variable starting port 120B defines three elements: winning probability of normal symbols, variable display time of normal symbols, and opening time of the first variable starting port 120B. In other words, by combining the three elements of the winning probability of normal symbols, the time of variable display of normal symbols, and the opening time of the first variable start port 120B, in each of the non-time-saving game state, medium-time-saving game state, and time-saving game state, It is possible to set the entry frequency of game balls to the first variable starting port 120B and the launch prize ball ratio. 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 shot prize ball ratio is higher in the time-saving gaming state than in the non-time-saving gaming state good.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state in accordance with the original game nature. With the configuration described above, the gaming machine 100 realizes the following gameplay. Here, a case where the registration setting value is set to "1" will be described. First, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the normal state shown in FIG. 17(a) is set. In the normal state, since the substantial variable object is set to special 1 reservation, the player shoots the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to enter the game ball into the first fixed starting port 120A. Since the first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game board 108, the player normally performs so-called "left-handed".

When the game ball enters the first fixed starting port 120A, the special 1 reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. The special 1 reservation stored in the first special figure reservation storage area is sequentially read out when the starting condition is established, and a major role lottery based on the read special 1 reservation is performed. At this time, the probability of winning the jackpot is set to approximately 1/300.6. In the normal state, the game is played for the purpose of winning a big win in the big win lottery based on this special 1 reservation. In addition, the shot prize ball ratio is set to 100:20 when the game balls are shot toward the first game area 116a, and the number of game balls decreases during the game.

Then, in a normal state, when a big win is won in a big win lottery with special 1 reservation, a big win game is executed. In this big role game, the round game in which the first big winning hole 126 is opened is executed six times, and the player can win prize balls for six rounds. Then, when a jackpot is won by special 1 reservation, one of the special patterns A to E is determined as a jackpot pattern.

In the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is the special symbol A, the game state after the big win game is the normal portent state shown in FIG. 17(c). When a jackpot is won with the special 1 reservation, the probability that the special pattern A is determined as the jackpot pattern is 35%. Therefore, when a jackpot is won in the normal state, the game state shifts to the normal precursor state with a probability of 35%. In the normal sign state, the substantial fluctuation target is set to special 1 reservation, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player enters the game ball into the first variable start port 120B, the second A right-handed shot is performed with the aim of the game area 116b.

In other words, in this normal precursor state, the game is played with the aim of winning a big win in the big win lottery based on the special 1 reservation, as in the normal state. In addition, in the normal precursor state, the winning probability of the jackpot is about 1/300.6, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the movable piece 120b is frequently opened. Therefore, the shot prize ball ratio is 100:99, and the player can aim for a big win while reducing consumption of game balls.

Assuming that the game is properly played, the transition to the normal precursor state is limited to when the special symbol A is determined in the normal state. When the game shifts to the normal portent state, the number of times of shortening of working hours is set to 50 times, and when the jackpot is not won in 50 times of big winning lottery, the game state shifts to the normal state again (shortening of working hours).

Also, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 are the special symbols C to E, the game state after the big win game is a high probability omen shown in FIG. 17(b). state. When winning a jackpot with the special 1 reservation, the probability that the special symbols C to E are determined as the jackpot symbols is 60%. Therefore, when a jackpot is won in the normal state, the game state shifts to the high probability portent state with a probability of 60%. In the high probability omen state, the real fluctuation target is set to special 1 reservation, 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. A right-handed shot is made aiming at the second game area 116b.

That is, in this high-probability omen state, as in the normal state, a game is played for the purpose of winning a big win in the big winning lottery based on the special 1 reservation. In addition, the probability of winning a jackpot is about 1/105.7 in the high-probability portent state, and the normal game state is the time-saving game state, so the movable piece 120b is frequently opened. Therefore, the shot prize ball ratio is 100:99, and the player can perform the big role lottery while reducing consumption of game balls.

Also, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stop-displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 is the special symbol B, the game state after the big win game becomes the most dominant state shown in FIG. 17(d). . When winning a jackpot with special 1 reservation, the probability that the special pattern B is determined as a jackpot pattern is 5%. Therefore, it can be said that the transition from the normal state to the highest priority state is an extremely rare case. In the highest priority state, since the actual variable object is set to special 2 reservation, the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 116b in order to enter the game ball into the second starting port 122. - 特許庁Since the second game area 116b is located on the right side of the game board 108, the player performs so-called "right hitting" in the highest advantage state.

In the highest priority state, when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area. The special 2 reserve stored in the second special figure reserve storage area is sequentially read out when the starting condition is established, and a major role lottery is performed based on the read special 2 reserve. At this time, the probability of winning the big prize is set to approximately 1/105.7, and the probability of winning the small prize is set to approximately 1/3.45. In the highest priority state, winning a small win is the most important purpose of the game in the big win lottery based on this special 2 reservation.

Specifically, when the game ball is launched into the second game area 116b, the ratio of the prize balls paid out by the game ball entering the second start port 122 to the number of launched balls is 100:60-80. is set to an extent. Then, in the highest priority state, in the big win lottery with special 2 reservation, a small winning game is frequently played because a small winning is won with a probability of about 1/3.45. Here, when a small win is won by special 2 reservation, small win symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined. As described above, in the small winning game when the small winning symbol Z4 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 162, an average of 2 to 3 game balls enter the second big winning hole 128. In the small winning game when the small winning symbol Z5 is stop-displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the second big winning hole 128.例文帳に追加Furthermore, in the small winning game when the small winning symbol Z6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 162, almost a specified number of game balls enter the second big winning opening 128.例文帳に追加

When a game ball enters the second big winning hole 128, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for one game ball entering the game ball. As a result, in the highest priority state, the shot prize ball ratio, which is the ratio of the number of all prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes 100:120. can be increased.

In addition, in this most dominant state, the normal game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the movable piece 120b is almost never in an open state. In addition, in the highest priority state, the special game state is a high probability game state, and when shifting to the highest priority state, the high probability number is always set to "next time". Since the probability of winning the jackpot in the highest priority state is about 1/105.7, it can be said that the winning of the next jackpot is substantially guaranteed in the highest priority state.

According to the special 2 reservation of the real variation object in this highest priority state, when the big win is won, the special symbols F to J are determined as the big win symbols. When winning a jackpot by special 2 reservation, the probability that the special pattern F is determined as a jackpot pattern is 35%. When the special symbol F is determined, five round games are executed in the big win game, and the game state after the big win game becomes the normal time saving state shown in FIG. 17(e).

On the other hand, when a jackpot is won by the special 2 reservation, the probability that the special pattern G is determined as the jackpot pattern is 5%. When the special symbol G is determined, 10 round games are executed in the big win game, and the game state after the big win game becomes the most dominant state again. In addition, the probability that the special symbols H to J are determined as the jackpot symbols is 60%, and when the special symbols H to J are determined, five round games are executed in the big win game, and after the big win game. The gaming state becomes a high probability portent state.

Since the most dominant state has an extremely high degree of advantage compared to other game states, the most important purpose of the game in the gaming machine 100 is to shift the game state to the most dominant state. As described above, the game is first started in the normal state, but the probability of transitioning from this normal state to the most dominant state at once is the winning probability of the jackpot (about 1/300) x the selection ratio of the special symbol B (5% )≈1/6000, which is extremely low. Therefore, the main transition route to the highest priority state in the gaming machine 100 is the transition route to the highest priority state via the precursor state enclosed by the dashed-dotted line in FIG. 17 .

That is, in the omen state (high probability omen state and normal omen state), if the jackpot is won by special 1 reservation, the special pattern A is 35%, the special pattern B is 5%, and the special symbols C to E are each as the jackpot pattern. Determined with a probability of 20%. When the special symbol A is determined, the game state after the big win game becomes the normal sign state shown in (c) of FIG. Also, when the special symbol B is determined, the game state after the big win game becomes the most dominant state shown in (d) of FIG.

Also, when the special symbols C to E are determined, the game state after the big win game becomes the high probability portent state shown in FIG. 17(b). Then, when the special symbol C is determined, it is set to a high probability omen state, and the number of times of time saving is set to 50 times. At this time, when the number of fluctuations after the big win game reaches 50 times, the time saving game state ends, and the normal game state becomes a non time saving game state. As a result, the game state shifts to the highest priority state due to the time saving omission.

Similarly, when the special symbol D is determined, the game state after the big win game becomes the high probability portent state shown in FIG. 17(b). Then, when the special symbol D is determined, it is set to a high probability omen state, and the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times. At this time, when the number of fluctuations after the big win game reaches 100 times, the game state shifts to the highest priority state due to time saving omission.

The probability of transition to the highest priority state when winning a jackpot in the high probability omen state is 5%. On the other hand, if the number of times of fluctuation reaches the number of times of shortening of working hours, it certainly shifts to the most dominant state. Therefore, when the player understands that the player is in a high-prediction state rather than a normal state, winning a jackpot is not the object of the game, but the player does not win a jackpot and leaves the game in a short period of time. That is the purpose of the game. In a conventional general gaming machine, the greater the number of times of time saving, the higher the player's expectation. The player's psychology is greatly different.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, winning of a specific small winning symbol is set as a transition condition from a high probability omen state to a most dominant state, in addition to the winning of the special symbol B and the reduction of working hours. Specifically, when a small hit is won by special 1 reservation, which is a real fluctuation target in a high certainty omen state, the special pattern Z1 is 1%, the special pattern Z2 is 69%, and the special pattern Z3 is 30 as a small winning pattern. % probability (see FIG. 8(c)).

At this time, when the special symbol Z1 is determined as the small winning symbol, the time saving game state ends with the end of the small winning game, and as a result, the game state shifts to the highest priority state. However, the fact that the time saving game state is ended by winning the special symbol Z1 is limited to the case where the number of fluctuations after the big win game is within 100 times. Therefore, when the special symbols E and J are determined at the time of winning the jackpot and the state is set to the highly certain omen state, if the special symbol Z1 is won when the number of fluctuations is within 100 times, the state shifts to the highest priority state. Even if the special symbol Z1 is won after the number of times of variation exceeds 100 times, the state is not shifted to the highest priority state, and the high certainty premonitory state continues thereafter until the jackpot is won.

In this way, since the state is shifted to the highest priority state by winning a specific small win, the player can always A sense of expectation and a sense of tension are imparted.

In addition, three types of special symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 are provided for the small winning patterns when winning the small winning by the special 1 reservation, and among these, the small winning patterns that can shift to the highest priority state are provided. It is only the special pattern Z1. In other words, even if the special symbols Z2 and Z3 are determined in the high-probability portent state, the game state will not shift to the highest priority state.

A common small winning game is executed both when the special symbol Z1 is stop-displayed and when the special symbols Z2 and Z3 are stop-displayed. At this time, when the special symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed and when the special symbols Z2 and Z3 are stopped and displayed, the opening/closing pattern of the big winning opening in the small winning game is common.

Specifically, the special symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 are all of the opening time, the large winning opening to be opened, the number of openings of the large winning opening and the opening time, the specified number (maximum number of possible winnings), the interval time, and the ending time. are the same. Therefore, the player cannot identify which one of the special symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 has been stop-displayed, depending on the opening/closing pattern of the big winning opening. As a result, the player is given a sense of anticipation and a sense of tension that the game state may shift to the highest priority state, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

It should be noted that, in the above-mentioned high-probability omen state, normal omen state, and normal time-saving state, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1/3.45. Therefore, in the high-probability portent state, the normal portent state, and the normal time-saving state, similarly to the most dominant state, the small winning game is frequently executed. However, in each of the high-probability portent state, the normal portent state, and the normal time-saving state, the normal game state is the time-saving game state. In addition, although it will be described later in detail, even during the small winning game, the normal game state is maintained in the time saving game state. Therefore, although the second big winning opening 128 is opened during the small winning 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 big winning port 128, and in the time saving game state, the opening time of the first variable starting port 120B is the second big winning much longer than the opening time of mouth 128. Therefore, in the high-probability portent state, normal portent state, and normal time-saving state, most of the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b enter the first variable start port 120B, and most of them enter the second big winning port 128. A game ball does not enter the ball. As a result, in the high-probability omen state, the normal omen state, and the normal time-saving state, unlike the most dominant state, even if the player hits to the right during the game, the number of game balls gradually decreases.

FIG. 18 is a diagram explaining the transition of the game state when the game is not played properly. As described above, in the gaming machine 100, the symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 160 and the symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 162 are performed in parallel. At this time, if there is a possibility that the player will be disadvantaged as a result of the large winning lottery being held due to the hold other than the actual variable object, the variable time is set to a long time such as 10 minutes. However, after the big win lottery is performed due to the holding other than the real fluctuation target, for example, as a result of interrupting the game, the jackpot due to the holding other than the real fluctuation target may be decided. In this case, the game state changes as shown in FIG.

The main processing of the main control board 300 for realizing the above-described game characteristics will be described below.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining gaming machine state flags. In the main control board 300, whether or not the game is ready to progress is managed by a gaming machine state flag. One of six types of flag values from 00H to 05H is set in the gaming machine state flag. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=00H indicates a playable state. When the gaming machine state flag is 00H, the progress of the game is controlled. be stopped.

The flag value of the game machine state flag=01H indicates a setting change state, and when the game machine state flag is 01H, the change operation of the registered setting value is possible. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=02H indicates the setting confirmation state, and when the gaming machine state flag is 02H, the registered set value is displayed on the performance display monitor 184, and the registered set value is confirmed. It is possible to confirm. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=03H indicates a setting abnormality state, and when the gaming machine state flag is 03H, the game is stopped as the registered setting value is abnormal. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=04H indicates a RAM abnormal state, and when the gaming machine state flag is 04H, the game is stopped. The flag value of the gaming machine status flag=05H indicates an abnormal checksum status, and if the gaming machine status flag is 05H, the game is stopped. When the power is turned on, the game machine state flag is set to any flag value, and processing corresponding to the game machine state flag is performed.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 20 is a first flow chart for explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board 300, and FIG. 21 is a second flow chart for explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

(Step S100-1)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a reads a startup 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 a power-off warning signal is detected. A power interruption detection circuit is provided in the main control board 300, and a power interruption warning signal is output from the power interruption detection circuit when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3, and if the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds 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, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9, and when it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes necessary processing to permit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a loads the flag value of the gaming machine state flag before power-off to the D register.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a calculates the checksum and determines whether the calculated checksum matches (is normal) the checksum saved at the time of power failure and whether the backup flag is normal. As a result, if it is determined that the backup flag and checksum are normal, the process moves to step S100-15, and if either or both are determined to be abnormal, the process moves to step S100-25. .

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a sets an address that does not include the setting value and the gaming machine status flag as the top address to be cleared in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a RAM clear operation signal has been input from the RAM clear switch 182s (whether the RAM clear button has been pressed). As a result, if it is determined that the RAM clear operation signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S100-31, and if it is determined that the RAM clear operation signal has not been input, the process proceeds to step S100-19. .

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the value of the gaming machine status flag loaded in step S100-11 is 00H (game ready status), whether the setting change switch 180s is on, and whether the middle frame 104 is open. judge. As a result, when it is determined that all three conditions are satisfied, the process moves to step S100-21, and when it is determined that even one of the three conditions is not satisfied, the process moves to step S100-23.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to 02H (setting confirmation state). That is, when the power is normally turned on in a state in which the middle frame 104 is open, the setting change switch 180s is on, and the RAM clear button is not pressed, the setting confirmation state is entered.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a executes an initialization process of clearing the areas to be cleared at the time of power return, which are the areas after the head address set in step S100-15 in the main RAM 300c, and shifts the process to step S100-49.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a sets 05H (checksum abnormal state) in the D register.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs out-of-area read/write check processing for checking and clearing the read/write memory in the out-of-use area.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a sets an address including a set value and a gaming machine state flag to the leading address to be cleared in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a checks and clears the read/write memory of the used area.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the check result of the read/write memory in step S100-31 is normal. As a result, if it is determined to be normal, the process moves to step S100-37, and if it is determined to be not normal, the process moves to step S100-35.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a sets 04H (RAM abnormal state) in the D register, and shifts the process to step S100-45.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether 02H (setting confirmation state) is set in the D register. As a result, when it is determined that 02H is set, the process moves to step S100-39, and when it is determined that 02H is not set, the process moves to step S100-41.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a sets 00H (game ready state) in the D register.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the setting change condition is satisfied. As a result, when it is determined that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-43, and when it is determined that the setting change condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-45. Here, at least the setting change conditions include that the setting change switch 180s is turned on, that the middle frame 104 is open, and that the RAM clear operation signal is input from the RAM clear switch 182s. included.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a sets 01H (setting change state) in the D register.

(Step S100-45)
The main CPU 300a saves the value set in the D register in the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S100-47)
The main CPU 300a executes an initialization process of clearing the clear target of the main RAM 300c when clearing the RAM, and shifts the process to step S100-49.

(Step S100-49)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of transmitting a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared (stores the RAM clear designation command in a transmission buffer).

(Step S100-51)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S100-53)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-51 is 00H (playable state). As a result, if it is determined to be 00H, the process moves to step S110, and if it is determined not to be 00H, the process moves to step S100-55.

(Step S110)
The main CPU 300a performs subcommand group set processing. This subcommand group set process will be described later.

(Step S100-55)
The main CPU 300 a performs sub-command set processing for transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-control board 330 .

(Step S100-57)
The main CPU 300a sets the cycle of the timer interrupt.

(Step S100-59)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S100-61)
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 end value of the winning symbol random number. In other words, when the winning design random number is updated from the winning design random number initial value update random number to the winning design random number initial value update random number -1, the winning design random number is at that time. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for the winning design random number.

(Step S100-63)
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 S100-65)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the sub-commands stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330 .

(Step S100-67)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interrupts.

(Step S100-69)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-59. In the following description, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variable effect pattern are collectively referred to as variable effect random numbers.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the subcommand group set process (S110) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S110-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the flag value of the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S110-3)
The main CPU 300 a performs sub-command set processing for transmitting a predetermined command to the sub-control board 330 .

(Step S110-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a model command setting process of setting a model command indicating model information of the gaming machine 100 in a transmission buffer.

(Step S110-7)
The main CPU 300a performs setting value designation command setting processing for setting a setting value designation command indicating a registered setting value in a transmission buffer.

(Step S110-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure 1 reservation designation command setting process for setting a special figure 1 reservation designation command indicating the number of special 1 reservations in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-11)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure 2 reservation designation command setting process for setting a special figure 2 reservation designation command indicating the number of special 2 reservations in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a number command setting process of setting a number command indicating the remaining number of times of the time saving game state in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a variation pattern selection state designation command setting process for setting a variation pattern selection state designation command indicating a variation pattern selection state in a transmission buffer.

(Step S110-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a special figure phase specification command setting process for setting a special figure phase specification command indicating a special game management phase in a transmission buffer. Incidentally, the special game management phase will be described later.

(Step S110-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is waiting for a special symbol variation. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the special symbol variation waiting state, the processing is moved to step S110-21, and when it is determined that it is not in the special symbol variation waiting state, the subcommand group set processing is terminated.

(Step S110-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the customer waiting designation command in the transmission buffer, and terminates the subcommand group set process.

Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. Here, save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing at power failure will be described.

(Evacuation processing (XINT interrupt processing) when main control board 300 is powered off)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining save processing (XINT interrupt processing) at power-off in main control board 300 . The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the save process at power failure.

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

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

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off warning signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power cut warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S300-11, and when it is determined that the power cut warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S300-7. .

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

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt, and terminates the power-off save processing.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes output port clear processing to stop output from the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes checksum setting processing for calculating and storing a checksum.

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

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

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

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off warning signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power cut warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S300-17, and when it is determined that the power cut warning signal is not detected, the process is moved 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 or not the counter value of the loop counter is zero. 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 above-described CPU initialization process (step S100) is performed.

It should be noted that when the power is actually cut off, the operation of the game machine 100 is stopped while the steps S300-17 to S300-25 are being looped.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in this embodiment, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted, and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interrupts.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, the first special symbol indicator 160, the second special symbol indicator 162, the first special symbol reserve indicator 164, the second special symbol reserve. A dynamic port output process for controlling lighting of the display 166, the normal symbol display 168, the normal symbol reservation display 170, the right-handed information display 172, and the performance display monitor 184 is executed.

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

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the flag value of the gaming machine state flag.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value loaded in step S400-9 is 00H (playable state). As a result, when it is determined to be 00H, the process moves to step S400-15, and when it is determined not to be 00H, the process moves to step S400-13.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value loaded in step S400-9 is 03H (set abnormal state) or higher. As a result, if it is determined that it is 03H or more, the process moves to step S400-27, and if it is determined that it is not 03H or more, the process moves to step S450.

(Step S450)
The main CPU 300a executes setting-related processing, and shifts the processing to step S400-27. Note that the setting-related processing will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is executed, and the decrementation is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number in the same manner as in step S100-61.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding 1, and if the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. The random number is updated from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning design random number.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generator built into the main control board 300 are used as the jackpot determined random numbers and the winning determined random numbers. The hardware random number generator updates both the jackpot determined random numbers and the winning determined random numbers according to a fixed rule, automatically changes the random number sequence each time the random number sequence completes a cycle, and resets the start value each time the system is reset. are changing.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a includes a first fixed start opening detection switch 120As, a first variable start opening detection switch 120Bs, a second start opening detection switch 122s, a gate detection switch 124s, a normal figure operation opening detection switch 125s, and a first big winning opening detection switch. 126s, a switch management process for determining whether or not a signal has been input from the second big winning opening detection switch 128s is executed. The details of this switch management processing 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 normal game management processing for controlling the progress of the normal game. The details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the first big winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second big winning opening detection switch 128s. Execute winning opening switch processing for adding a counter or the like for controlling winning balls.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-23.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information to be output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a has a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol reservation display 164, a second special symbol reservation display 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol reservation display 170. , LED display setting processing for setting display data for controlling the lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed information indicator 172 to the output buffer corresponding to each common.

(Step S400-31)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c, the first big winning opening solenoid 126c, and the second big winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes the solenoid output image synthesis processing for storing in the output port buffer. .

(Step S400-33)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the common output buffer value stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-35)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S400-37)
The main CPU 300a uses the non-use area of the main RAM 300c to perform processing for calculating the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 184, and common data for displaying the calculated base ratio on the performance display monitor 184. Executes performance display monitor control processing to be set in the output buffer. Note that in the performance display monitor control process, the base ratio is calculated for each predetermined period. Here, the performance display monitor 184 may alternately display the base ratio for the current period and the base ratio for the previous period at predetermined time intervals. Also, the base ratio displayed on the performance display monitor 184 may be switched according to a predetermined operation.

(Step S400-39)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and terminates the timer interrupt processing.

FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the above setting-related processing (S450).

(Step S450-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the flag value of the gaming machine state flag is 01H (setting change state). As a result, if it is determined to be 01H, the process moves to step S450-3, and if it is determined not to be 01H, the process moves to step S450-15.

(Step S450-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the registered set values stored in the set value buffer into a predetermined processing area.

(Step S450-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear switch 182s has been pressed (whether a RAM clear operation signal has been input). As a result, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch 182s has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S450-7, and when it is determined that the RAM clear switch 182s has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S450-9. .

(Step S450-7)
The main CPU 300a adds 1 to the set value of the processing area.

(Step S450-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the set value of the processing area is in the range of 1-6. As a result, when it is determined that the set value is within the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to step S450-13, and when it is determined that the set value is not within the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to step S450-11. to move.

(Step S450-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the set value of the processing area to one.

(Step S450-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the set value of the processing area in the set value buffer.

(Step S450-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the setting change switch 180s is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the setting change switch 180s is turned on, the setting-related processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the setting change switch 180s is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S450-17.

(Step S450-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a setting-related end designation command indicating the end of the setting-related processing in the transmission buffer.

(Step S110)
The main CPU 300a executes the subcommand group set process of FIG. That is, if the setting related process is executed, at the end, model command, setting value designation command, special figure 1 reserve designation command, special figure 2 reserve designation command, number of times command, variation pattern selection state designation command, special figure phase A designation command and a customer waiting designation command are transmitted to the sub control board 330 .

(Step S450-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to 00H (game ready state), and terminates the setting-related processing.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the power is normally turned on with the middle frame 104 opened, the setting change switch 180s turned on, and the RAM clear button depressed, the CPU is initialized. In the processing (FIG. 20), 01H (setting change state) is set to the gaming machine state flag. After that, timer interrupt processing is executed, but since 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, all processing related to the progress of the game (steps S400-15 to S400-25 in FIG. 24) ) is stopped and configuration related processing is executed.

The setting-related processing is repeatedly executed while the setting change switch 180s is on, and during this setting-related processing, the operation of pressing the RAM clear button is accepted as the setting change operation of the registered set value. That is, during the setting change process (S450-1 to S450-13) for accepting the setting change operation, the registered setting value stored in the setting value buffer is one of the setting values provided in a plurality of stages according to the setting change operation. can be switched to

When the setting change switch 180s is turned off while the gaming machine state flag is set to 01H (setting change state), the setting change processing is terminated and the gaming machine state flag is set to 00H (playable state). set. As a result, from the next timer interrupt process, the process relating to the progress of the game can be executed.

Here, in the setting-related processing of the present embodiment, after the operation of pressing the RAM clear button, that is, the operation of changing the setting of the registered setting value is accepted, the setting value specifying command corresponding to the registered setting value is executed in the subcommand group set processing. is sent to the sub control board 330 . On the other hand, no setting value designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 while the setting change operation is being accepted. In this way, the setting value designation command is not transmitted while the setting change operation is being accepted, and the setting value designation command is transmitted when the acceptance of the setting change operation is completed and the state shifts to a state in which the game can be progressed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk of unauthorized acquisition of registered setting values.

Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of flag values including at least 01H (setting change state) are switched. Then, when 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, the setting-related processing can be executed and the progress of the game is stopped. In this way, since the setting-related processing is not executed while the game is in progress, the setting value designation command is not transmitted while the game is in progress, and the risk of illegally acquiring the registered setting values is reduced. be done.

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

FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing (step S500) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch ON is detected, that is, whether the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S510, and when it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-7.

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

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal pattern operation opening detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 125 and the detection signal from the normal pattern operation opening detection switch 125s is turned on. . As a result, if it is determined that the normal pattern operation port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S510, and if it is determined that the normal pattern operation port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-5. to move.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300 a executes gate passing processing based on the entry of a game ball into the normal pattern operation opening 125 .

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a detects whether the first fixed starting hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the first fixed starting hole 120A and a detection signal is input from the first fixed starting hole detection switch 120As. judge. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the first fixed starting port detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the first fixed starting port detection switch ON, step S500-7. to process.

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

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

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

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second starting hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the second starting hole 122 and a detection signal is input from the second starting hole detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S530, and if it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-11. to move.

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

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a detects when the big winning hole detection switch is turned on, that is, when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 126 or the second big winning hole 128, the first big winning hole detection switch 126s or the second big winning hole detection switch 126s or the second big winning hole detection switch 126s It is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S540, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is not turned on, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S540)
When the main CPU 300a determines whether the game ball has been properly entered into the first big winning hole 126 or the second big winning hole 128, and determines that the game ball has been properly entered. , a large winning hole passing process for transmitting a large winning hole entry command indicating the entry of a game ball into the first big winning hole 126 or the second big winning hole 128 to the sub control board 330 is executed. The details of this special winning opening passage processing will be described later.

FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining the gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(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 greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is equal to or higher than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or higher than the maximum value. The process moves 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 a target storage unit for saving the acquired winning determination random number, among the four storage units of the normal-pattern reservation storage area.

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

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a general pattern reservation specification command indicating the general pattern reservation number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passage processing.

FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

(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 starting opening passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second start opening passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start opening passage process.

FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the second start port passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the 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, which will be described later, and ends the second start opening passage process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. FIG. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and second starting opening passing process (step S530).

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

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the number of target special symbol reserved balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. Also, 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. As a result, when it is determined that it is above the upper limit value, the special symbol random number acquisition process is terminated, and when it is determined that it is not above the upper limit value, the process is moved 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 a target storage section for saving the acquired jackpot decision random number among the storage sections of 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 winning pattern random number updated in step S400-13, and the variation pattern random number updated in step S100-69, and obtains the variation pattern random number updated in step S535-11. 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 reserve designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15. Here, based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter (special 1 reserved number), the special figure 1 reserved designation command is set, and based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter (special 2 reserved number) to set the special figure 2 hold designation command. As a result, the number of special 1 reservations and the number of special 2 reservations are transmitted to the sub control board 330 each time special 1 reservations or special 2 reservations are stored.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a performs the 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 big role lottery, the variation pattern number, etc. are provisionally determined, and a predetermined prefetch designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 .

FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening passing process (step S540) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S540-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-11 that the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, it loads the special game management phase. Although the details will be described later, the special game management phase indicates the stage of the special game execution process, ie, 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 or not the special game management phase loaded in step S540-1 indicates the stage of the execution process above the big winning hole opening pre-process. The special game management phase is provided with 9 stages from 00H to 08H, of which 01H to 08H correspond to the stage of execution processing above the big winning opening opening preprocessing. Since the big winning game or the small winning game is executed when the special game management phase is 01H to 08H, it is determined whether the big winning game or the small winning game is currently being played. If it is determined that the special game management phase indicates a stage of execution processing above the big winning gate opening pre-processing, the process is shifted to step S540-5, and the special game management phase is the big winning gate opening pre-processing. If it is determined that it does not indicate the stage of the above execution process, the process proceeds to step S540-7.

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

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a determines that the entry of the game ball into the first big winning hole 126 or the second big winning hole 128 is inappropriate, executes a predetermined error process, and ends the big winning hole passing process.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As already explained, in this embodiment, the 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 figure operation port 125 A normal game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the game progresses in parallel. The special game-related processing is executed step by step and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each of these special game-related processing in a special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 32, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling the execution of a special game, and each special game control module is associated with a special game management phase. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "special symbol variation processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H". , a module for executing the "pre-processing for opening the big winning opening" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H", the "control processing for opening the big winning opening" is executed. is called, and when the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H", a module for executing the "big winning opening closing effective process" is called, and the special game management phase is "04H". ' or '08H', a module for executing the 'big prize opening end wait process' is called.

FIG. 33 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

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

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

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 and starts processing.

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

FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation processing in the main control board 300. FIG. 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 variation waiting process. This special symbol variation waiting process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

(Step S630)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol stop symbol display processing. This special symbol stop symbol display process will be described later using FIG.

FIG. 35 is the first flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the interrupted flag is on. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, while the first special symbol display device 160 is displaying the symbols in a variable manner, the second special symbol display device 162 may stop displaying the small winning symbols. In this case, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 162, the small winning game is executed. , After the end of the small winning game, the variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display device 160 is resumed. The interrupted flag is turned on when the first special symbol display 160 is in the process of changing symbols when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 . Here, if it is determined that the interrupted flag is ON, the process moves to step S610-3, and if it is determined that the interrupted flag is not ON, the process moves to step S610-5.

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

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

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first special symbol display device 160 is displaying the symbols based on the Special 1 suspension, or whether the symbols based on the Special 1 suspension are being displayed in a stopped state (measurement of stop display time). judge. As a result, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed or that the static display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-51, and if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed and the static display is not being performed. The process moves to step S610-9.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a block-transfers the special 1 reserves stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reserve storage area to a storage unit with a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 hold stored in the second to fourth storage units is transferred to the first to third storage units. 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 addition, in this special symbol storage area shift process, "1" is subtracted from the counter value of the target special symbol reservation ball number counter corresponding to Special 1 reservation, and "1" is subtracted from Special 1 reservation. Set the hold decrement specification command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second special symbol display 162 is displaying symbols in a variable manner. As a result, when it is determined that the symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S610-17, and when it is determined that the symbols are not being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S611.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol hit determination process for performing a big winning lottery. This special symbol hitting determination processing will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol determination processing for determining special symbols. Here, if the result of the big win lottery in step S611 is a big win or a small win, the winning symbol random number and the reserved type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number judgment table or small winning symbol is loaded. A random number determination table is selected to extract special symbol determination data, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. Further, when the result of the big winning lottery in step S611 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for a loss is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data, a symbol type designation 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 stop-displayed on the second special symbol display 162 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol is a big hit, the process moves to step S610-19, and when it is determined that the symbol is not a big win, the process moves to step S611.

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

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

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data related to the missing symbols, and sets the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. In other words, when the second special symbol display device 162 finally performs the variable display of symbols in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed, the first special symbol display device 160 always displays a small winning symbol or a losing symbol. Only the symbols that are finally stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner.

(Step S610-25)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in steps S610-15, S610-21 and S610-23. In addition, 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 S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining a 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 variation pattern number determined in step S612 and determines the variation time by referring to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined variation time is set in the special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-29)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery is a big win, and if it is a big win, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-15 and confirms the type of the big win symbol. do. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, to determine the game state and the high probability number of times to be set after the end of the big role game, the number of times of time reduction, the determination result is the special pattern probability state preliminary flag, time reduction state preliminary Save to the flag, high-precision cut spare counter, and time-saving cut spare counter. It should be noted that, when the lost pattern 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 symbols on the first special symbol display device 160. FIG. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 160, and lighting of the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable display of symbols is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. As for the special symbol display symbol counter, a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display device 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display device 162 are separately provided. Here, the counter value is set to the special symbol 1 display symbol counter.

(Step S613)
The main CPU 300a executes a number cutting management process. Here, processing for ending the time-saving gaming state is performed according to the number of fluctuations. This number cutting management process will be described later.

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

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

(Step S610-51)
As shown in FIG. 36, the main CPU 300a determines whether the number of special 2 reservations is 1 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations is 1 or more, the process is moved to step S610-53, and when it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations is not 1 or more, the process is moved to step S610-85 .

(Step S610-53)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second special symbol display device 162 is displaying the symbols based on the Special 2 suspension, or whether the symbols based on the Special 2 suspension are being displayed in a stopped state (while the stop display time is being measured). judge. As a result, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed or the static display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-85, and if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed and the static display is not being performed, step S610. Processing is transferred to -55.

(Step S610-55)
The main CPU 300a block-transfers the special 2 reserves stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special reserve reserve storage area to a storage unit with a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 2 hold stored in the second to fourth storage units is transferred to the first to third storage units. 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 addition, in this special symbol storage area shift process, "1" is subtracted from the counter value of the target special symbol retention ball number counter corresponding to Special 2 suspension, and "1" is subtracted from Special 2 suspension. Set the hold decrement specification command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-57)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first special symbol display 160 is displaying symbols in a variable manner. As a result, when it is determined that the symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, the process moves to step S610-63, and when it is determined that the symbols are not being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S611.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random numbers transferred to the 0th storage unit and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the state is a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, and creates a corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table. A special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed by selecting the lottery.

(Step S610-61)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol determination processing for determining special symbols. Here, if the result of the big win lottery in step S611 is a big win or a small win, the winning symbol random number and the reserved type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number judgment table or small winning symbol is loaded. A random number determination table is selected to extract special symbol determination data, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. Further, when the result of the big winning lottery in step S611 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for a loss is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data, a symbol type designation 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 stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot pattern, the process proceeds to step S610-65, and when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot pattern, the process proceeds to step S611.

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

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

(Step S610-69)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol determination data related to the missing symbols, and sets the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer. In other words, when the first special symbol display device 160 finally performs the variable display of symbols in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed, the second special symbol display device 162 always displays a small winning symbol or a losing symbol. Only the symbols that are finally stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner.

(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, S610-67 and S610-69.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining a 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 variation pattern number determined in step S612 and determines the variation time by referring to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined variation time is set in the special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-75)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery in step S611 is a big win, and if it is a big win, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-61, and selects a big win symbol. Check the type of Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, to determine the game state and the high probability number of times to be set after the end of the big role game, the number of times of time reduction, the determination result is the special pattern probability state preliminary flag, time reduction state preliminary Save to the flag, high-precision cut spare counter, and time-saving cut spare counter. It should be noted that, when the lost pattern 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 device 162 in order to start variable display of symbols. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7 segments constituting the second special symbol display device 162, and lighting of the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable display of symbols is set in the special symbol 2 display symbol counter.

(Step S613)
The main CPU 300a executes a number cutting management process, which will be described later.

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

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

(Step S610-85)
When neither the first special symbol display device 160 nor the second special symbol display device 162 is performing variable display or stop display of symbols, the main CPU 300a executes a predetermined customer waiting process and waits for the special symbol variation. End the process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol hit determination process (S611).

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol probability state flag.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the registered setting values in the setting value buffer.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the registered set value loaded in step S611-3 is within the normal range. As a result, when it is determined that the value is within the normal range, the process proceeds to step S611-11, and when it is determined that the value is not within the normal range, the process proceeds to step S611-7.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to 03H (set abnormal state).

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the setting abnormal state command (subcommand) in the transmission buffer, and terminates the special symbol hit determination process. When this abnormal setting state command is transmitted to the sub control board 330, notification of the abnormal setting is made.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a refers to the big win determination random number determination table corresponding to the information loaded in steps S611-1 and S611-3, and sets the lower limit and upper limit when determining a big win or a small win.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a compares the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit with the above-described lower and upper limit values, and performs determination processing (big win lottery) to determine whether or not a jackpot or small win has been won.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the result of the determination process in step S611-13 as determination information, and ends the special symbol winning determination process.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process (step S612) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol determination data (special symbol type) saved in step S610.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the currently set game state and determines whether the normal game state is the time-saving game state. As a result, when it is determined that the normal gaming state is the time saving game state, the process is moved to step S612-7, and when it is determined that it is not the time saving game state, the process is moved to step S612-5.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a creates a corresponding variation pattern random number determination table based on the variation pattern selection state flag, the counter value of the special variation counter (the number of special variations), the current game state, the type of hold, and the type of the determined special symbol. A variation pattern random number determination table selection process to be selected and set is executed.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a increments the total variation counter. It should be noted that the total number of variations counter, after the time-saving gaming state is set, the number of times of variation display of the symbol in the first special symbol display device 160 (first variation number) and the number of symbol changes in the second special symbol display device 162 It counts the total number of fluctuations obtained by summing the number of times of fluctuation display (second number of fluctuations) and the number of times of fluctuation display. The total number of fluctuations is updated by one each time the fluctuation display of the symbols is started in the time saving game state.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second special symbol display 162 starts to display the symbols in a variable manner. As a result, when it is determined that it is time to start the variable display of the symbols on the second special symbol display device 162, the process is shifted to step S612-11, and when the variable display of the symbols on the second special symbol display device 162 starts. If it is determined that it is not, the process moves to step S612-5.

It should be noted that, in the time-saving gaming state, when the first special symbol display device 160 starts the variation display of the symbols, based on the total number of variations updated in the above step S612-7, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected. The Rukoto.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a increments the second variation counter. In addition, the second variation counter counts the number of symbol variation displays (second variation frequency) on the second special symbol display 162 after the time-saving gaming state is set. This second variation count is updated by 1 each time the second special symbol display 162 starts to display a symbol variation when the time-saving gaming state is set.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second variation count updated in step S612-11 is 4 or less. As a result, if it is determined to be 4 or less, the process moves to step S612-15, and if it is determined not to be 4 or less, the process moves to step S612-5.

It should be noted that, in the time-saving gaming state, the second special symbol display device 162 starts the symbol variation display, and when the second variation count is 5 times or more, the total variation count updated in step S612-7. A fluctuation pattern random number determination table is selected based on. According to Table I selected at this time, the variation time is always determined to be 10 minutes.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a selects and sets a special table as a variation pattern random number determination table.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a, based on the variation pattern random number determination table set in step S612-5 or step S612-15 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 S612-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-17 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-21)
The main CPU 300a decrements the counter value of the special variation number counter, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the number cutting management process (step S613) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S613-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of times of time saving, that is, the counter value of the time saving number cutting counter is greater than zero. As a result, when it is determined that the number of times of time saving is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S613-3, and when it is determined that the number of times of time saving is 0, the number cutting management process is ended.

(Step S613-3)
The main CPU 300a decrements the time-saving cut-off counter.

(Step S613-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (number of times of time saving) has been updated to 0 in step S613-3. As a result, when it is determined that the number of times of time saving is 0, the process proceeds to step S613-7, and when it is determined that the number of times of time saving is not 0, the number cutting management process ends.

(Step S613-7)
The main CPU 300a turns on a time saving end flag indicating the end of the time saving game state.

(Step S614)
The main CPU 300a executes a time-saving end process for setting the normal game state to a non-time-saving game state, and ends the number-of-times cutting management process.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the time-saving end processing in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S614-1)
The main CPU 300a reads out the dedicated module and performs time saving end processing. According to this module, first, the main CPU 300a sets the time saving state flag in order to change from the time saving game state to the non-time saving game state. Here, by turning off the time saving state flag, the normal game state becomes a non-time saving game state.

(Step S614-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a counter reset process for resetting various counters such as the time saving number counter and the number of special fluctuations, and ends the time saving end process. By this time-saving end processing, the normal game state becomes a non-time-saving game state at the start of fluctuation when reaching the time-saving number of times (specified number of times) set for each jackpot symbol.

FIG. 41 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300 .

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the processing target identification value. In addition, the processing target identification value is for identifying whether to execute the processing related to the special 1 suspension or the processing related to the special 2 suspension when executing each of the following processes, When "00H" is set as the processing target identification value, the processing related to Special 1 suspension is executed, and when "01H" is set as the processing target identification value, the processing related to Special 2 suspension is executed. is executed. Various counters and timers appearing in the explanation of the special symbol fluctuation process and the special symbol stop symbol display process are provided for special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension, and the following steps S620-5 to The processing of step S620-23 is performed for the processing object (counter, timer, etc.) corresponding to the processing object identification value stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the pending processing target is being variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162. FIG. As a result, if the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S620-5, and if the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S620-25.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for updating the special symbol variation base counter. In addition, the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is set so as to make one round at a predetermined period (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, Update the counter value 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 moves to step S620-9, and if the counter value is not "0", the process moves to step S620-13.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-27 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 moves to step S620-19, and if the timer value is not "0", the process moves to step S620-13.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that counts the lighting time of each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. FIG. 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, from the current timer value Update the timer value to the value decremented by "1".

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process is moved to step S620-17, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", step The process moves 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, the segments that make up the 7 segments are sequentially lit 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 stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 .

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-23)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol variation stop time, which is the time during which the special symbols are stopped and displayed, in the special game timer.

(Step S620-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing object 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 special symbol fluctuation 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)
Main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the process target identification value, and shifts the process to step S620-3.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special symbol associated with the pending 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, when it is determined that the stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S630-5, and when it is determined that the stop display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S630-37.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-23 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is moved to step S630-37, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S630. -7 is processed.

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

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big role lottery is a loss. As a result, if it is determined to be a loss, the process moves to step S630-29, and if it is determined not to be a loss, the process moves to step S630-11.

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

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

(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 being stopped and displayed is a big winning symbol, and when the special symbol being stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol, the next processing is performed as it is.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessary product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric accessary product maximum operating frequency setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in the above 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 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 big winning game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, a process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation number counter is executed together with the start of the big winning game.

(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 big win 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 big win game, and updates the special game management phase to "05H" when starting a small win game.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase updated in step S630-23 is "01H", that is, whether it is a big win. As a result, when it is determined that the special game management phase is "01H", the process is shifted to step S630-27, and when it is determined that the special game management phase is not "01H", the process proceeds to step S630-29. transfer processing.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a jackpot signal output start process for outputting a jackpot signal from the game information output terminal plate 312, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. By this process, a big hit signal is output with the start of the big win game (opening). Although a plurality of signals are provided to be output from the game information output terminal board 312, only a predetermined jackpot signal will be described here.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state confirmation designation command at the time of special symbol determination, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is determined.

(Step S630-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the time saving end flag is turned on. As described above, the time saving end flag is turned on in step S613-7 of FIG. 39 at the start of fluctuation when changing from the time saving game state to the non-time saving game state. That is, if the time saving end flag is turned on here, at the time of the 50th or 100th fluctuation start in the high probability omen state, the normal game state is changed from the time saving game state to the non-time saving game state due to the time saving omission is the case. That is, here, it is determined that the time saving end flag is ON only when the fluctuation at the time of time saving time ends. If it is determined that the time saving end flag is on, the process moves to step S630-33, and if it is determined that the time saving end flag is not on, the process moves to step S630-37.

(Step S630-33)
The main CPU 300 a performs jackpot signal output stop processing for stopping the jackpot signal output from the game information output terminal plate 312 . That is, the jackpot signal is output during the big win game or during the time saving game state.

(Step S630-35)
The main CPU 300a turns off the time saving end flag.

(Step S630-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing object 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 special symbol stop design display processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the processing is moved to step S630-39. .

(Step S630-39)
Main CPU 300a adds 01H to the process target identification value, and shifts the process to step S630-3.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining the symbol forced stop processing (step S631) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S631-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol that is being displayed (in question) is a small winning symbol. As a result, when it is determined that it is a small winning pattern, the process is moved to step S631-3, and when it is determined that it is not a small winning pattern, the process is moved to step S631-11.

(Step S631-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing object identification value is 00H, that is, whether the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or not. As a result, if the identification value to be processed is determined to be 00H, the process proceeds to step S631-11, and if it is determined that the identification value to be processed is not 00H, the process proceeds to step S631-5.

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

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

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

(Step S631-11)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of forcibly stopping the missing symbols on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and terminates the symbol forced stop processing.

By the above processing, when the small winning symbol is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162 is forcibly stopped-displayed the losing symbol. Further, when the small winning design is stop-displayed on the second special design display device 162, if the big winning design is finally stopped and displayed on the first special design display device 160 during the variable display, the first special design display. A lost symbol is displayed on the device 160 for forced stop. On the other hand, when the small winning design is stop-displayed on the second special design display device 162, if the small winning design or the losing design is in the fluctuation display that is finally stopped and displayed on the first special design display device 160, the second The variable display on the 1 special symbol display 160 is temporarily interrupted.

FIG. 44 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board 300 . This big winning hole 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 not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing before opening the big winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

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

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

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes the big winning opening opening/closing switching process. This special 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 terminates the pre-opening processing for the big winning opening.

FIG. 45 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening open/close switching process in the main control board 300 .

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

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the special electric role product operating ramset table, and energizes the first big prize opening solenoid 126c and the second big prize opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency counter. Solenoid control data for control, and timer data representing the energization time or energization stop time are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c, or determines whether to stop the energization. Winning opening solenoid energization control processing is executed. By executing this big winning opening solenoid energization control process, in steps S400-23 and S400-25, the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled to start or stop energizing. It will happen.

(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. It should be noted that the timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time for one time of the big winning opening.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c is in the energization start state, that is, the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c in step S641-5. It is determined whether a control process for starting energization has been performed. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the energization start state, the process is moved to step S641-11, and when it is determined that it is not in the energization start state, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended.

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

FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the big winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300 . This big winning hole 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 not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is moved to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650 -3 is processed.

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

(Step S641)
In the above step S650-3, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the processing of step S641. do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the big winning hole winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the specified number. It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the big winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a stops the energization of the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes the big winning opening closing process necessary to close the big winning opening. As a result, the big winning opening is closed.

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

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value ("03H" or "07H").

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a large winning opening closing designation command indicating that the large winning opening is closed, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 47 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300 . This big winning opening closing valid process 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 not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the big winning opening closing effective processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step The process moves to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric role product maximum operation frequency counter, that is, whether the preset number of round games has ended. . As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, the process is moved to step S660-9, and if it is determined that they do not match to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H". In addition, when the special game management phase is 07H, that is, during the control of the small winning game, since the number of round games of the small winning game is "1", it is always determined as YES in the above step S660-3, The process does not move to this step.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 48 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening end wait process in the main control board 300 . This big 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 not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the big winning opening end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is "08H", ie, the end of the small winning game. As a result, when it is determined that the special game management phase is "08H", the process proceeds to step S670-11, and when it is determined that the special game management phase is not "08H", the process proceeds to step S670-5. to move.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a executes state setting processing for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. Here, the game state set in the spare area in step S610-29 or step S610-75, the number of times of high accuracy, and the number of times of time saving are loaded, and the setting of each flag and the counter value are set as the game state after the big win game. Also, here, the variation pattern selection state flag and the number of special variations are set based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of the jackpot symbol.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the normal game state has been set to the non-time-saving game state in step S670-5. As a result, when it is determined that the non-time-saving gaming state has been set, the process proceeds to step S670-9, and when it is determined that the non-time-saving gaming state is not set, the process proceeds to step S670-19.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300 a performs jackpot signal output stop processing for stopping the jackpot signal output from the game information output terminal plate 312 . That is, when the highest priority state is set after the big win game, the output of the big win signal is stopped with the end of the big win game.

(Step S670-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability precursor state (high-probability gaming state and time-saving gaming state). As a result, if it is determined that the state is a highly probable portent state, the process proceeds to step S670-13, and if it is determined that the state is not a highly probable portent state, the process proceeds to step S670-19.

(Step S670-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of special fluctuations is zero. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special fluctuations is 0, the process proceeds to step S670-19, and when it is determined that the number of special variations is not 0, the process proceeds to step S670-15. It should be noted that here, whether or not the time-saving gaming state can be ended by winning the special symbol Z1 is determined by the number of special variations, but not the number of special variations, for example, the variation pattern selection state flag. Alternatively, it may be determined based on other information such as a combination of the variation pattern selection state flag and the number of special variations, or the number of times of time saving.

(Step S670-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the stop-displayed small winning symbol is the special symbol Z1. As a result, when it is determined that it is the special design Z1, the process is moved to step S614, and when it is determined that it is not the special design Z1, the process is moved to step S670-19.

(Step S614)
The main CPU 300a reads out the dedicated module described above with reference to FIG. 40 and performs the time saving end process. That is, in the present embodiment, common processing by the same module is performed at the time of reaching the specified number of times in the high probability omen state and at the end of the small winning game executed after the special symbol Z1 is determined. .

(Step S670-17)
The main CPU 300 a performs jackpot signal output stop processing for stopping the jackpot signal output from the game information output terminal plate 312 . That is, when the special symbol Z1 is won and the highest priority state is set after the small winning game is played, the output of the big winning signal is stopped when the small winning game ends.

(Step S670-19)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state to be set after the end of the big win game.

(Step S670-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a frequency command corresponding to the high accuracy frequency, the time saving frequency, and the special fluctuation frequency in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the big winning opening end wait process. As a result, when special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension is stored, the variable display of the symbols is resumed.

FIG. 49 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, the processing related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 or the entrance of the game ball to the normal pattern operation port 125 is stepwise and repeatedly executed. However, in the main control board 300, each process related to such a normal game is managed by a normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 49, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of a normal game, and each normal game control module is associated with a normal game management phase. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing the "normal symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", A module for executing a "normal symbol fluctuating process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", a module for executing a "normal symbol stop symbol display process" is called and normal When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "ordinary electric accessory winning opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal When the module for executing the "Electric Accessory Item Winning Portion Open Control Process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "Normal Electric Accessory Item Winning Portion Closing Effective Processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", a module for executing "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 50 is a flow chart for explaining normal game management processing (step S700) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 51 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300 . This normal symbol variation waiting process is normally executed when the game management phase is "00H".

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

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a block-transfers the general pattern reservation (hitting decision random number) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general pattern reservation storage area to the storage unit with a lower ordinal number. Specifically, the general map hold stored in the second to fourth storage units is transferred to the first to third storage units. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the normal pattern suspension stored in the 1st storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in this normal design storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal design reservation ball number counter is decremented by "1", and a normal design reservation reduction designation command is transmitted to indicate that the normal design reservation has subtracted "1". set in the buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects a winning determination random number determination table corresponding to the current game state, performs a general pattern 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 addition, in this embodiment, the normal design indicator 168 is composed of one LED lamp. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol display 168 is finally lit. is determined, and in the case of a loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

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

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol variation time based on the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol variation 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 device 168 in order to start variable display of normal symbols. For example, when "0" is set as the counter value in this normal design display pattern counter, the lighting of the normal design display 168 is controlled, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal design is displayed. device 168 is controlled to turn off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of variable display of normal symbols.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a general pattern reservation specification command indicating the general pattern reservation number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area in the transmission buffer.

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

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

FIG. 52 is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board 300 . This process during normal symbol fluctuation is normally executed when the 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 moves to step S720-9, and if the timer value is not "0", the process moves to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that times 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, from the current timer value Update the timer value to the value decremented by "1".

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

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is turned off, the counter value is updated to indicate lighting, and the counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is lit. When it is, it updates to the counter value which shows lighting-out, ends the processing during the normal design fluctuation. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeats lighting and extinguishing (blinking) 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 light or extinguish, 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 during which the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, in the normal game timer.

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

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

FIG. 53 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in 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 not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". The process moves to step S730-3.

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

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

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

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

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H" and terminates the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening/closing control of the first variable starting port 120B is started.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessary prize winning opening pre-opening processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

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

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

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

FIG. 55 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessary prize opening/closing switching processing in the main control board 300 .

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency (the number of opening/closing times of the movable piece 120b of the first variable starting port 120B during one opening/closing control). Determine if there is As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the opening/closing control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for controlling the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c. stop control data), and timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time (normal closing valid time = pause time) of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c, or the normal electric role for stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c. Executes an object solenoid energization control process. By executing this normal electric accessory solenoid energization control process, in steps S400-23 and S400-25, the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c is controlled to start or stop energization.

(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. In addition, the timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the first variable starting port 120B.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c is in the energization start state, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the energization start state, the process moves to step S741-11, and when it is determined that it is not in the energization start state, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process ends.

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

FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessary prize winning opening control processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening control process is executed when the normal game management phase is "04H".

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

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

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

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the first variable starting port 120B is under control of opening and closing once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of possible wins have entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a stops energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 120c and executes normal electric accessory closing processing necessary to close the first variable starting port 120B. As a result, the first variable starting port 120B is closed.

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

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

FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing 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 the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, the process moves to step S760-3.

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

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

FIG. 58 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening end wait processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is executed when the normal game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, the process moves 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 normal pattern suspension is stored, the variable display of normal patterns is resumed.

FIG. 59 is a time chart for explaining the end timing of the time-saving gaming state and the output timing of the jackpot signal. For example, in the normal state, the special game state is set to the low probability game state, and the normal game state is set to the non-time-saving game state. In this state, as shown in (a) in the figure, it is assumed that the first special symbol display 160 performs symbol variation display based on the special 1 reserve which is the subject of actual variation. At this time, it is assumed that the result of the big win lottery is a big hit, and one of the special symbols C to E is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 .

In this case, when the set time (stop display time) shown in (b) in the figure has elapsed, the first big winning opening 126 is controlled to open and close, and the big win game is executed ((c) in the figure). At this time, the output of the jackpot signal is started (ON) with the start of the big win game ((d) in the figure). After that, at the end of the big win game, the special game state is set to the high probability game state ((e) in the figure), and the normal game state is set to the time saving game state ((f) in the figure). That is, the game state after the big win game becomes a high probability portent state. In addition, since the game state after the big win game is set to the time saving game state, the jackpot signal is continuously output from the start of the big win game.

In addition, in the high probability omen state, as shown in (g) in the figure, based on the special 1 reserve which is the subject of real fluctuation, the fluctuation display of the symbol is performed in the first special symbol display device 160, and the first special symbol Suppose that the special symbol B is stopped and displayed on the display 160 . Then, when the fixed time (stop display time) indicated by (h) in the figure has elapsed, the first big winning opening 126 is controlled to open and close, and the big win game is executed ((i) in the figure). During the big role game, the special game state is set to the low probability game state ((j) in the figure), and the normal game state is set to the non-time-saving game state ((k) in the figure). In addition, since the game state before the start of the big win game is the time-saving game state, the jackpot signal continues to be output.

At the end of the big role game, the special game state is set to the high probability game state ((m) in the drawing), and the normal game state is set to the non-time-saving game state. That is, the game state after the big win game becomes the most dominant state. At this time, the output of the jackpot signal is stopped (OFF) with the end of the big win game ((n) in the figure).

Further, in the highest priority state, as shown in (o) in the figure, the second special symbol display 162 performs the symbol variation display based on the special 2 reserve which is the subject of substantial variation, and the second special symbol display. Suppose that the special symbols H and I are stopped and displayed on the device 162 . Then, when the fixed time (stop display time) indicated by (p) in the figure has elapsed, the first big winning opening 126 is controlled to open and close, and the big win game is executed ((q) in the figure). It should be noted that, during the big role game, similarly to the above, the special game state is set to the low probability game state, and the normal game state is set to the non-time-saving game state. Also, since the game state before the start of the big win game is the non-time-saving game state, as shown in (r) in the drawing, the output of the big win signal is started with the start of the big win game.

The game state after the end of this big win game is again a high probability precursor state, and it is assumed that the variable display of symbols is performed a specified number of times in this high probability precursor state ((s) in the figure). The specified number of times is 50 when the special symbol H is determined and set to the high probability portent state, and the specified number of times is 100 when the special symbol I is determined and set to the high probability portent state. At the start of the variable display of symbols for the prescribed number of times, the normal game state is changed from the time-saving game state to the non-time-saving game state ((t) in the figure), whereby the game state becomes the most dominant state.

Here, since the jackpot signal is supposed to be output during the big win game and the time saving game state, the output is originally stopped at the start of the fluctuation display of the pattern of the specified number of times. However, the variation display of the specified number of symbols is performed only in the time-saving gaming state. There is a risk of giving a sense of distrust and discomfort as if it were played under a non-time-saving gaming state.

In this embodiment, when the variable display of the symbols for the prescribed number of times is completed and the fixed time ((u) in the figure) has elapsed, the output of the jackpot signal is stopped ((v) in the figure). As a result, the output state of the jackpot signal matches the actual progress of the game, and the risk of giving the player a sense of suspicion or discomfort can be reduced.

Further, for example, in the high-probability omen state, as shown in (w) in the figure, the first special symbol display device 160 performs a symbol fluctuation display, and the first special symbol display device 160 displays a specific small winning symbol. is stopped and displayed. Then, when the fixed time (stop display time) indicated by (x) in the figure has passed, the second big winning opening 128 is controlled to open and close, and the small winning game is executed ((y) in the figure).

In addition, during the small winning game, there is no change in the special game state and the normal game state. Therefore, in this case, even during the small winning game, the special game state is maintained in the high probability game state, and the normal game state is maintained in the time saving game state.

However, as described above, the winning of the special symbol Z1 within 100 times in the high-probability omen state is set as the end condition of the time-saving gaming state. Therefore, at the end of the small winning game, as shown in (z) in the figure, the normal game state is changed to the non-time-saving game state, and at the same time, the output of the big winning signal is stopped.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the non-time-saving gaming state (non-specific state) in which the entry of the game ball to the first variable starting port 120B is relatively disadvantageous, and the non-time-saving gaming state (non-specific A time-saving game state (specific state) is provided in which the entry of the game ball to the first variable starter port 120B is more advantageous than the state). In addition, a special symbol (stop symbol) is determined on the condition that the game ball enters the first fixed start port 120A, the first variable start port 120B, and the second start port 122, and the special symbol (stop symbol) is determined. Then, after the symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 (display device), variation processing is executed to stop and display the special symbols (stop symbols), and the small winning symbols ( When a predetermined stop symbol) is stop-displayed, a small winning game (hitting game) is executed by controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening.

Then, at the start of the specified number of times (specified number of times) in the time-saving gaming state (specific state) (at the time of variation processing), and at the time of the small winning game (hit game) in the time-saving gaming state (specific state), time-saving A change process for changing from a gaming state (specific state) to a non-time-saving gaming state (non-specific state) may be executed.

In this way, since the game state is changed by winning a small prize, the timing at which the game state is changed cannot be predicted. As a result, there is no need to provide a large number of special symbols (small winning symbols) with different prescribed numbers set, and the design work can be simplified. In addition, both when the game state is changed at the start of the fluctuation and when the game state is changed at the end of the small winning game, the change processing is performed using a common module, so the design work can be further simplified. can be simplified.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious that a person skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it should be understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. be done.

For example, the playability of the above embodiment is merely an example. In the above embodiment, the variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display 160 and the variable display of the symbols on the second special symbol display 162 can be executed in parallel. However, for example, the symbol variation display on the second special symbol display device 162 is preferentially executed over the symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 160, or the symbol variation display is performed in the order in which the reservations are stored. You may

Further, the types of special symbols, the determination probability, the transition of the game state, and the board configuration of the game board 108, etc. in the above-described embodiment are merely examples. In any case, the present invention provides a non-specified state in which it is relatively disadvantageous for game balls to enter the start area provided in the game area, and a game ball that is more advantageous in entering the start area than in the non-specified state. specific state is provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, at the start of fluctuation (at the time of fluctuation processing) of the specified number of times (specific number of times) in the time saving game state (specific state), and of the small winning game (hit game) in the time saving game state (specific state) It was decided that the same module would be used for both ends. However, it is not always necessary to use the same module at both timings. In any case, at least part of the processing may be executed in common at both timings, and the content of the processing is not particularly limited.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game state is changed at the start of fluctuation (at the time of fluctuation processing) of the prescribed number of times (specific number of times) in the time saving game state (specific state). However, the change process of changing the game state may be executed at any timing between the start of the specified number of times (the specified number of times) and the end of the fixed time (stop display time). Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, the change processing is performed at the end of the small winning game, but for example, at any timing between the start of the fluctuation to win the small winning game and the end of the small winning game Change processing may be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a trigger for executing the change process, the execution of the specified number of times (specific number of times) in the time saving game state (specific state) and the small winning game (hit) in the time saving game state (specific state) games). However, the trigger for executing the change process is not limited to this. For example, in the time-saving gaming state (specific state), the change process may be executed when a specific losing pattern is determined a predetermined number of times. In any case, if a plurality of triggers for executing the change processing are set in advance, and at least a part of the change processing can be executed in common at the plurality of triggers, the above triggers are particularly It is not limited.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of step S610-15 in FIG. 35 corresponds to the symbol determining section of the present invention.
Also, the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 in the above embodiment correspond to the display device of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiments, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 41 and 42 corresponds to the variation processing section of the present invention.
Also, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 44 to 47 corresponds to the winning game executing section of the present invention.
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIG. 48 corresponds to the state changing section of the present invention.

100 game machine 116 game area 120A first fixed starting port (starting area)
120B 1st variable starting port (starting area)
122 second starting port (starting area)
126 1st big prize mouth 128 2nd big prize mouth 160 1st special symbol indicator 162 2nd special symbol indicator 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b Main ROM
300c Main RAM

Claims (1)

A non-specific state in which entry of a game ball into a starting area provided in the game area is relatively disadvantageous, and a specific state in which entry of a game ball into the starting area is more advantageous than the non-specific state are provided. A gaming machine,
a symbol determination unit that determines a stop symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the starting area;
a variation processing unit that, when the stop symbol is determined, performs variation processing to stop display the stop symbol after the symbol is variably displayed on a display device;
a winning game executing unit that executes a winning game by controlling the opening and closing of a large winning opening provided in the game area when the predetermined stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the display device;
a state changing unit that executes change processing for switching from the specific state to the non-specific state;
with
A plurality of triggers for executing the change processing are set in advance,
The plurality of opportunities include execution of the variation process for a specific number of times in the specific state and execution of the winning game in the specific state,
The state changing unit
A gaming machine characterized in that at least a part of the change processing can be commonly executed in a plurality of the triggers.

Images