JP7286591B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

In recent years, as shown in Patent Document 1, for example, gaming machines that are provided with a so-called left-handed area and a right-handed area and are required to hit different game balls according to the game state have become widespread. In such a gaming machine, when it is detected that a game ball has been launched into an area different from the area in which the game ball should flow down, an error notification prompting an appropriate game ball shooting operation is provided to the player. I try not to cause any disadvantages.

JP 2018-102548 A

It is desired to further suppress the disadvantage given to the player by performing the above error notification more appropriately.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing disadvantages given to a player.

In order to solve the above problems, the game machine of the present invention comprises a front frame holding a transparent member, a middle frame holding a game board facing the transparent member, and an outer member provided in front of the game board. and an inner member provided on the front surface of the game board and facing the outer member, and a game area surrounded by the transmission member, the game board , the outer member and the inner member , the first game area And, facing the second game area different from the first game area, the uppermost portion of the outer member , and the facing portion of the inner member facing the uppermost portion , the first game A game area including a connecting passage connecting the area and the second game area, a first condition determination means for determining whether a preset first condition is satisfied, and a second condition different from the first condition. a second condition determining means for determining whether the The first notification and the second notification are contents to prompt an operation to shoot a game ball into a predetermined area or to notify an error, and at least a part of the contents are different from each other, and the notification means is When the notification periods of the first notification and the second notification may overlap, the second notification is performed at least during the overlapping period, and the first design portion and the second design portion located on the front side of the transparent member A design unit including two design parts is further provided, wherein the first design part passes through the top of the outer member and is perpendicular to the front surface of the game board , and the opposite part of the inner member. As such, in a vertical cross section including a second reference line orthogonal to the front surface of the game board , a portion located closest to the transparent member side, below the first reference line, and the first reference The vertical distance from the line is located within the range of the diameter of the game ball or less, the vertical distance from the second reference line is located within the range of the diameter of the game ball or more , and the second The design portion is a portion located lowermost on the front side than the transmissive member in the vertical cross section , is spaced further from the transmissive member than the first design portion, and is separated from the first reference line. is also below, and the vertical separation distance from the first reference line is located within a range where the diameter of the game ball or more , is below the second reference line, and The vertical distance from the second reference line is located within a range where the diameter of the game ball or more, and in the vertical cross section, the virtual straight line connecting the first design portion and the second design portion is the transmission The closer the member is, the more it tilts vertically upward, and the game ball in the communication passage can be visually recognized from the side opposite to the transmission member with the second design portion as a boundary.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage given to the player.

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 for demonstrating a 2nd big prize-winning hole. It is a block diagram of a game machine. It is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU. It is a figure explaining the special 1 jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit design random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a 1st special electric accessary product operation ram set table. It is a figure explaining a 2nd special electric accessory operation ram set table. It is a figure explaining the opening-and-closing aspect of a 2nd big prize-winning hole, and the opening-and-closing aspect of the specific area by a movable member. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. 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 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 the normal figure operation opening passage processing in the 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 specific area passage processing in a 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 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. 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 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 flow chart explaining error management processing in a main control board. 4 is a flowchart for explaining sub CPU initialization processing in the sub control board; It is a flowchart explaining the sub-timer interrupt processing in a sub-control board. 10 is a flowchart for explaining error command reception processing in the sub control board; It is a figure explaining the game board based on a 2nd Example. It is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment. 60 is an enlarged view of the dashed-dotted line portion of FIG. 59; FIG.

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 gaming 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.

Like 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. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and the windmills to flow down and roll in irregular directions.

The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of game balls differs from each other according to the firing intensity of the shooting mechanism. 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, a first starting opening 120, a second starting opening 122, and a normal figure operating opening 125 into which game balls can enter. When the game ball enters the 1st starting port 120, the 2nd starting port 122, and the normal pattern operation port 125, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player. In addition, the number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more. It may be set to be different, or may be set to the same number of prize balls. At this time, it is also possible to set the number of winning balls to be put out by entering the first starting port 120 to be smaller than the number of winning balls to be put out by entering the second starting port 122.例文帳に追加be.

Although details will be described later, a first starting region is provided within the first starting port 120 and a second starting region is provided within the second starting 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 various game benefits such as whether or not a big winning game or a small win game that is advantageous to the player can be executed, and what kind of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 120 or the second starting 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.

The first starting port 120 is provided in the first game area 116a. More specifically, the first starting port 120 is the lower part of the game area 116, and only game balls that flow down the first game area 116a can enter, or have entered the first game area 116a. The game ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the second game area 116b.

In addition, the second starting port 122 is located in the second game area 116b, and only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can be entered, or the game that has entered the second game area 116b The ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 116a. The second starting port 122 is configured by a variable starting port (starting variable winning device) having a movable piece 122b, and the ease with which a game ball enters the second starting port 122 is variable. Specifically, the second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed. It is difficult.

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125 provided in the second game area 116b, the execution presence or absence of the auxiliary game in which the second start port 122 is opened is determined, and the execution of the auxiliary game is performed. When determined, an auxiliary game in which the opening and closing of the second starting port 122 is controlled is executed. More specifically, on the condition that the game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 125, a normal pattern lottery, which will be described later, is performed. controlled. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second starting hole 122, making it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 122.

The normal pattern operation port 125 is provided at the bottom of the second game area 116b, and almost all of the game balls that have reached the bottom of the second game area 116b enter. In addition, the game board 108 has a plurality of nails between the first start port 120 and the normal pattern operation port 125 so that the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a does not enter the normal pattern operation port 125. is provided. However, depending on the rolling mode of the game ball, the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a may enter the normal figure operation opening 125.

Further, a first big prize winning port 126 and a second big winning prize port 128 are provided in the lower part of the game area 116 . The first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128 are arranged at positions where game balls flowing down at least 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. On the other hand, when the above-described small winning game is executed, the opening/closing door 126b is opened, the opening/closing door 126b functions as a tray, and the game ball can enter the first big winning hole 126. . When a game ball enters the first big winning hole 126, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

In addition, a movable piece 128b is provided in the second big winning opening 128 so that it can be opened and closed. It is impossible to enter the ball. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big win game is executed, the movable piece 128b is opened, the movable piece 128b functions as a tray, and the game ball can enter the second big winning hole 128.例文帳に追加Then, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. Incidentally, 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. This structure 129 has an opening formed in the upper part, and this opening becomes the second big 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 movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is inclined so that the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. 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 FIGS. 3A and 3B, the movable piece 128b is moved from a hole formed in the game board 108 by an actuator (solenoid) (not shown) in the front and back direction of the game machine 100 (front and back). direction). Normally, the actuator is kept in a non-energized state, and the movable piece 128b is held at a position protruding forward from the hole in the game board 108 to close the second big winning hole 128. As shown in FIG. When the actuator is energized, as shown in FIG. 3B, the movable piece 128b is held at a position that is retracted toward the rear side of the hole in the game board 108, and the second prize winning opening 128 is opened. be. In this way, the game ball enters the second big winning hole 128 when the second big winning hole 128 is open.

A lead-out path 128d is provided inside the second big winning hole 128, and the second big winning hole 128 guides the game ball entering the second big winning hole 128 to the lead-out way 128d. It is slanted so that the The lead-out path 128d is provided with a specific area 140b and a non-specific area 140c, which are holes through which a game ball can pass. It is configured to be discharged to the back side of the game board 108 through any of the specific areas 140c.

A movable member 142 that opens and closes the specific area 140b and the non-specific area 140c is provided in the second big prize winning opening 128. As shown in FIG. This movable member 142 is switched between a state in which entry of game balls into the specific region 140b is allowed and a state in which entry of game balls into the specific region 140b is disabled by its movement (sliding). More specifically, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3(c), the non-specific area 140c is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the specific area 140b. On the other hand, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3(d), the specified area 140b is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the non-specified area 140c. Although details will be described later, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the small winning game, it becomes a big win (two kinds of big wins), and the above-mentioned big winning game is started.

Returning to FIG. 2, at the bottom of the game area 116, there are a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, a second starting opening 122, a general drawing opening 125, a first big winning opening 126, and a second big winning opening 128. A discharge port 130 is provided for discharging a game ball that has not entered any of the above 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. A production lighting device 204 consisting of a lamp, a sound output device 206 consisting of a speaker, and a production button 208 for receiving the player's operation are provided.

The effect display device 200 includes a main effect display section 200a and a sub-effect display section 201a each having an image display section for displaying an image. The main effect display section 200 a is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game board 108 so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 100 . Effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed on the main effect display section 200a as shown in the figure, and the player is notified of the result of the big role lottery by the stopped display mode of each of these effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c. The performance will be executed. Also, the sub-effect display portion 201a is provided above the main effect display portion 200a, and an auxiliary effect image is displayed during the variable effect.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the main effect display section 200a and normally retracts to the back side of the game board 108. It is movable up to the front of the main effect display part 200a to give the player a feeling of anticipation of 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 main effect display section 200a.

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

The effect button 208 is configured by 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 transparent plate 110 . This effect button 208 is activated according to the image displayed on the main effect display section 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 pushed in, the opening/closing plate slides integrally 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.

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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 game machine 100 of the present embodiment mainly includes a special game that is started by entering a game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and a game ball that enters the normal figure operation port 125. It is roughly divided into a normal game started by. 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.

The main control board 300 includes a general winning hole detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 118, and a first starting hole for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting hole 120. Detection switch 120s, second start opening detection switch 122s for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start opening 122, normal figure operation opening detection switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal figure operation opening 125 125s, a first big winning hole detection switch 126s for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 126, and a second big winning hole for detecting that a game ball has entered the second big winning hole 128. A detection switch 128s, a specific area detection switch 140s for detecting that a game ball has entered the specific area 140b, and an out-ball detection switch 130s for detecting a game ball ejected from the game area 116 are connected to each of these detection switches. A detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from the .

In addition, a confluence passage is provided on the back surface of the game board 108, and includes a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, a second starting opening 122, a normal drawing opening 125, a first large winning opening 126, and a second large winning opening. The game balls entered into the prize winning opening 128 and the game balls guided to the rear side from the discharge opening 130 are combined in a confluence path and guided to the equipment of the game hall. The out ball detection switch 130s is provided in the confluence passage, and all game balls discharged from the game area 116, in other words, all game balls shot into the game area 116 are detected by the out ball detection switch 130s. detected.

In addition, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a first large prize winning port solenoid 126c that operates the open/close door 126b that opens and closes the first large winning port 126. , a second large prize winning port solenoid 128c that operates a movable piece 128b that opens and closes the second large prize winning port 128, and a movable member driving solenoid 142c that moves a movable member 142 provided in the second large prize winning port 128 are connected. The main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 122, the first big winning opening 126, the second big winning opening 128 and the specific area 140b.

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.

Also, in the game machine 100, a radio wave detection sensor that detects radio waves, a magnetism detection sensor that detects magnetism, a door open sensor that detects the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106, etc. may be abnormal or fraudulent. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 are provided to detect this, and an abnormality detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each abnormality detection sensor 174 .

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.

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 .

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 . , is output to a hall computer or the like of the amusement arcade.

The payout control board 310 is also connected to 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 full-dish detection switch 318s is provided in a passage leading game balls paid out as prize balls to the lower tray 134, and every time a game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is designed to be entered.

Then, when 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 .

A launch control circuit 320 is connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. This firing control circuit 320 permits firing when receiving the firing control data from the payout control board 310 . The shooting control circuit 320 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. It is 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, a sub-RAM 330c, and an RTC 330d. ing. 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, the sub-control board 330 performs image display control for displaying images on the main effect display section 200a and the sub-effect display section 201a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of various image data to be displayed on the main effect display section 200a and the sub effect display section 201a. It controls the image display of the effect display section 200a and the sub-effect display section 201a.

In addition, the sub control board 330 actuates the performance accessory device 202 and controls the lighting of the performance lighting device 204, and performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 206. FIG. Furthermore, when an operation detection signal is input from the production button detection switch 208s for detecting that the production button 208 has been pressed, a predetermined production is executed.

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. The RTC 330d provided on the sub-control board 330 receives power supply from this backup power supply and measures the current time.

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 programs for controlling the progress of games, an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH), and a data area (1000H that stores data other than programs). ~ 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 the present embodiment, two types of games, the special game and the normal game, progress in parallel, and the non-time-saving gaming state is used as the gaming state when these two games progress. Or the game progresses in one of the game states of the time-saving game state.

The details of each game state will be described later, but the non-time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is difficult to open, and the game ball is difficult to enter the second start port 122, and the time-saving game state This is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is more likely to be in the open state than in the non-time-saving game state, and the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 122. In addition, the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to 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 or a small win is won, the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128 are opened, and the game balls flow into the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128. A big winning game or a small winning game in which a ball can be entered is executed. In addition, one of the game states described above is set as the game state after the end of the big win game. 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 related to the big role lottery (jackpot determination random number, winning pattern random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) are acquired, and 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 has four storage units (first to fourth storage units), and the second special figure reservation storage area has a first storage unit. 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 hold is stored in the first storage section of the second special figure hold 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 storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure reservation storage area, the first storage Store special 1 pending in part. Also, for example, in a state in which 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. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, if the special 2 reservation is not stored in the first storage part of the second special figure reservation storage area, the special 2 reservation is stored in the first storage part be.

However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area is set to 4, and the number of special 2 reservations that can be stored in the second special figure reservation storage area (X2) is one. is set to 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, 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 one special 2 reservation is 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 for explaining a special 1 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.

When starting the big win lottery for the special 1 reservation, the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, six levels of set values are provided with different degrees of advantage, and the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table is provided for each set value. During the game, the set value is set to one of six stages, and the special 1 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.

When the setting value is set to 1 (registered setting value=1), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 6(a). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10278, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, 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 1/235.7, and the small win probability is about 1/100.0.

When the setting value is set to 2 (registered setting value=2), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6(b). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10288, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, 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 1/227.6, and the small win probability is about 1/100.0.

When the set value is set to 3 (registered set value=3), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. 6(c). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10298, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, 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 1/219.9, and the small win probability is about 1/100.0.

When the set value is set to 4 (registered set value=4), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. 6(d). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table d, it is determined as a jackpot when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10308, and when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, 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 1/212.8, and the small win probability is about 1/100.0.

When the setting value is set to 5 (registered setting value=5), a big winning lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table e shown in FIG. 6(e). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10318, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20655, 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 1/206.1, and the small win probability is about 1/100.0.

When the set value is set to 6 (registered set value=6), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. 6(f). According to this special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10328, it is determined as a jackpot, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 0655, 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 1/199.8, and the small win probability is about 1/100.0.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table. When the big win lottery is started for the special 2 reservation, the special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. The special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each set value in the same manner as the special 1 jackpot determination random number determination table.

When the setting value is set to 1 (registered setting value=1), the big win lottery is performed with reference to the special 2 jackpot decision random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7(a). According to this special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10278, it is determined as a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is any other value, it is determined as a small hit. Therefore, the big win probability in this case is about 1/235.7, and the small win probability is about 1/1.

Similarly, when the setting value is set to 2 to 6 (registered setting value = 2 to 6), the special 2 jackpot determination random number determination table b to f shown in Fig. 7 (b) to (f) A lottery will be held with reference to this. According to these special 2 jackpot determination random number determination tables b to f, when the jackpot determination random numbers are the values shown in the figure, it is determined as a jackpot. Therefore, when the set value is 2 to 6, the big win probability is about 1/227.6 to 1/199.8, and the small win probability is about 1/1.

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 according to 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.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is obtained from within the range of 0-99. Then, when the judgment result of "big win" or "small win" is derived by the above-mentioned big win lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when a "big hit" is won by the special 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. If so, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the special 1 winning symbol random number determination table b is selected. Also, when a "big hit" is won by the special 2 reservation, as shown in FIG. 8(c), the special 2 winning symbol random number determination table a is selected, and a "small win" is won by the special 2 reservation. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8(d), the special 2 winning symbol random number determination table 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 a shown in FIG. 8(c), according to the value of the acquired per symbol random number, As illustrated, the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) is determined. Also, according to the special 1 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 8(b) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. Then, as illustrated, the type of special symbol (small hit symbol) is determined.

On the other hand, when the lottery result of the major role is "losing", when the lottery result is derived by the special 1 reservation, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery.

That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big win lottery result is "big win" or "small win", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "losing". Here, different jackpot symbols are determined in the special 1 winning symbol random number determination table and the special 2 winning symbol random number determination table. However, the same jackpot pattern may be determined in both tables, or the type of special pattern (jackpot pattern) may be determined by referring to a single hit pattern random number determination table regardless of the type of reservation. good.

Here, although the selection ratio of the big winning design and the small winning design is common for all set values, either one or both of the big winning design and the small winning design may be changed for each set value.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a preset table is selected according to the type of hold, the number of holds, the game state, the variation state associated with the game state, and the like. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach group determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the major role lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variation effect pattern (variation mode number, variation pattern number) for informing the major role lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the winning lottery result is "losing", the group type is first determined by the ready-to-reach group determination random number and the ready-to-reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variable effect pattern. It should be noted that the variable state defines which table is referred to to determine the variable effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the game state.

For example, when the gaming state is set to a non-time-saving gaming state, if the big role lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of special 1 holds held when performing the big lottery lottery ( Hereinafter, simply referred to as "holding number") is 0, reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 9(a). Similarly, when it is set to a non-time-saving gaming state, if the big role lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 reservation, the number of reservations when performing the big lottery lottery is 1 to 2 For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected, and if the number of reservations is 3, as shown in FIG. 9C, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In addition, in FIG. 9, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as group types according to the reach group determination random number obtained and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

It should be noted that here, in the non-time-saving gaming state, based on the special 1 hold, the reach group determination random number determination table referred to when the large winning lottery result of "losing" is derived was described, but the main ROM 300b stores this In addition, many reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

In addition, when the big role lottery result is "big win" or "small win", the group type is not determined when determining the variation production pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred only when the big win lottery result is "losing", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big hit" or "minor win".

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing selected when the big role lottery result is "losing", and the big win selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit" It is roughly divided into a time reach mode determination random number determination table and a small win time reach mode determination random number determination table selected when the big winning lottery result is "small win". In addition, the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of the big hit and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of the small hit are the pending type provided for each.

In addition, each ready-to-win mode decision random number determination table is provided for each game state and type of symbol. Here, FIG. 10A shows an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for group x that is referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for special 1 jackpot Shown in FIG. 10 (b), an example of a reach mode determination random number determination table for special 2 jackpot is shown in FIG. 10 (c), an example of a reach mode determination random number determination table for special 1 small hit is FIG. , and an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for small hits for special 2 is shown in FIG. 10(e).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach mode determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-250. Then, when the result of the big role lottery is "losing", as shown in FIG. A determination table is selected, and a variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table at loss and the reach mode determination random number. Also, when the result of the big role lottery is "jackpot", as shown in FIGS. is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot and the reach mode determination random number.

Furthermore, if the result of the big role lottery is "small hit", as shown in FIGS. A determination table is selected, and a variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and reach mode determination random number at the time of small hit.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a variation mode number and a variation pattern random number determination table described later. A random number decision table is determined. In FIG. 10, the table x described in the column of variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, which will be described later, are set in hexadecimal. In the following description, hexadecimal numbers are indicated by "H", but ◯◯H in FIGS. 10 to 12 indicates arbitrary values represented by hexadecimal numbers.

As described above, when the winning lottery result is "lost", first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 9 and the reach group determination random number. Then, according to the determined group type and gaming state, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of losing shown in FIG. 10(a).

On the other hand, if the big win lottery result is "big win" or "small win", the determined big win pattern or small win pattern (type of special pattern), the game state at the time of winning the big win or small win, etc. With reference to the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 10, the reach mode determination random number is used to determine the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a fluctuation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but many other fluctuation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one variation pattern random number is obtained from within the range of 0-238. Then, based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined at the same time as the variation mode number and the obtained variation pattern random number, the variation pattern number is determined as shown in the figure.

Thus, when the big role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the big role lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of reservations, the type of reservation, and the like. These variable mode number and variable pattern number specify the variable effect pattern, and each of them is associated with the mode and time of the variable effect.

FIG. 12 is a diagram explaining a variable time determination table. When the variable mode number is determined as described above, variable time 1 is determined according to the variable time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 12(a). According to this variable time 1 determination table, variable time 1 is associated with each variable mode number, and the corresponding variable time 1 is determined according to the determined variable mode number.

Further, as described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 12(b). According to this variation time 2 determination table, variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variable times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the variable effect for informing the result of the big role lottery, that is, the variable time.

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

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the first special electric accessory operating ramset table, and FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the second special electric accessory operating ramset table. The first special electric role product operating ramset table and the second special electric role product operating ramset table store various data for controlling the big win game or the small win game, during the big win game and the small win. During the game, the first special prize winning opening solenoid 126c and the second prize winning opening solenoid 128c are energized and controlled with reference to the first special electric role product operating ram set table or the second special electric role product operating ram set table. . Hereinafter, the first special electric accessory operating ramset table and the second special electric accessory operating ramset table are collectively referred to simply as the special electric accessory operating ramset table. 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, one table shows control data of all special symbols.

When the special symbols A, B, and C, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. The opening/closing process for controlling opening/closing is executed. Further, when the special symbols a, b, and c, which are the small winning symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. An opening/closing process is executed to control the opening/closing of the second prize winning opening 128 in a predetermined opening/closing pattern. The big winning game consists of a plurality of round games in which the first big winning opening 126 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small winning game is a round game in which the second big winning opening 128 opens and closes a predetermined number of times. be.

According to the special electric role product operation ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game starts), 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 to be played), open big prize mouth (first big prize mouth 126 and second big prize mouth 128 opened in each round game), number of opening and closing special electric accessories (first The number of openings of the large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128), the solenoid energization time (the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening for each opening number of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128) The energization time of the mouth solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of the first big prize mouth 126 and the second big prize mouth 128 once), the specified number (the first big prize mouth 126 and the second big prize in one round game Maximum possible number of wins to the mouth 128), closing effective time of the big winning mouth (closing time of the first big winning mouth 126 and the second big winning mouth 128 between round games, that is, interval time between rounds), ending time (last The waiting time from the end of the round game to the restart of the normal special game) is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each type of jackpot symbol as the control data for the big win game.

In this embodiment, when the special symbol A, which is a jackpot symbol, is determined, a big role game consisting of four round games is executed, and when the special symbols B and C are determined, 15 rounds are performed. A big win game composed of games is executed. In each round game, a specified number (7) of game balls enter the first big prize winning port 126, or a predetermined time (29.0 seconds) has passed since the first big winning port 126 was opened. Then it ends.

Also, as shown in FIG. 14, when special symbols a, b, and c, which are small winning symbols, are determined, first, a small winning game composed of one round game is executed. In this small winning game, the opening and closing of the second big winning opening 128 are repeatedly executed. In the small winning game in which the special symbol a is determined and executed, the second big winning opening 128 is opened only once for 0.1 seconds. In addition, in the small winning game in which the special symbols b and c are determined and executed, the second big winning opening 128 is opened (open 1) for 0.1 seconds, closed (closed 1) for 3.0 seconds, and closed for 0.1 seconds. 1 sec open (open 2), 1.0 sec closed (closed 2), 0.1 sec open (open 3), 1.0 sec closed (closed 3), 0.1 sec open (open 4) are controlled to open and close in order.

Here, a specific area 140b and a non-specific area 140c are provided inside the second large winning opening 128, and a game ball entering the second large winning opening 128 is always placed in the specific area 140b or the non-specific area. Enter region 140c. Then, in the small winning game, when the game ball entering the second large winning opening 128 enters the specific area 140b, following the small winning game, the big winning game in which the first large winning opening 126 is opened is performed. executed.

At this time, if the special symbols a and b, which are small winning symbols, are determined, the round game in which the first big winning opening 126 is opened once for 29.0 seconds is executed four times. Also, if the special symbol c, which is a small winning symbol, is determined, the round game is executed 15 times in the big win game.

15A and 15B are diagrams for explaining the opening/closing mode of the second big winning hole 128 and the opening/closing mode of the specific area 140b by the movable member 142. FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the movable member 142 moves the specific region 140b for a moment (about 0.1 second) at the same time as the second big winning opening 128 is opened in the small winning game in which the second big winning opening 128 is opened. After opening, the specific area 140b is maintained in a closed state for a predetermined period of time, and then the specific area 140b is maintained in an open state again. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the special symbol a is determined and the small winning game is executed, only 0.1 seconds from the start of the small winning game (round game) Second big winning opening 128 is opened. During this time, it takes a predetermined time for the game ball entering the second big winning hole 128 to reach the specific area 140b. Therefore, when the game ball entering the second big winning hole 128 reaches the specific area 140b, the specific area 140b is always closed, and as a result, the special symbol a is determined and the small winning game is executed. In this case, the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b.

Unexpected situations such as game balls getting stuck in the second big winning hole 128, or game balls staying in the second big winning hole 128 for a long time for some reason, etc. occurs, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the specific area 140b even in the small winning game in which the special symbol a is determined and executed. Therefore, in this specification, the terms “always” and “certainly” are used to facilitate understanding, but this means that the state of the gaming machine 100 changes when the game progresses. It does not imply 100% physical, assuming proper condition and no unforeseen circumstances.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15(b), when the special symbols b and c are determined and the small winning game is executed, the second big winning opening 128 is opened four times in total in the small winning game. be released. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball entering the second big winning hole 128 at the same time as the second big winning hole 128 is opened for the first time cannot enter the specific area 140b, but the second big winning hole 128 2nd and subsequent openings, the game ball entering the second big winning hole 128 can surely enter the specific area 140b. In addition, although detailed explanation is omitted, above the second big prize winning port 128, a structure that decelerates the game ball rolling on the second big prize winning port 128 is provided, and it is suitable from the start of the small winning game. When a game ball is launched into the second game area 116b, the game ball always enters the specific area 140b.

In the following, the case where the big win pattern is determined and the big win game is executed is called a first kind big win, and the case where the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the small win game and the big win game is executed is called a second big win.

FIG. 16 is a diagram explaining a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. In this embodiment, when the big win game is executed, the game state after the big win game is finished is set according to the type of the determined special symbol. According to this game state setting table, when the special symbols A, B, C, b, and c are determined, the time saving game state is set after the end of the big win game.

In addition, when the game state is set to the time saving game state, the number of continuations of the time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as "time saving number of times") is set. Here, when the special symbols A, B, C, b, and c are determined, the number of times of time saving is set to one. This means that the time-saving gaming state continues until the big role lottery result is determined once. However, the number of times of time saving mentioned above indicates the maximum number of continuous times in the time saving game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the game state and the number of times of time saving are set again. will be performed. Therefore, when the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, when the result of the big role lottery is confirmed once without winning the one-type jackpot or two-type jackpot in the time-saving game state, the game state is a non-time-saving game state will be changed.

Here, in the time-saving game state, the remaining number of times of time-saving is subtracted every time the result of the winning lottery is decided, and when the remaining number of times of time-saving becomes 0, the game state is changed to the non-time-saving game state. At this time, the number of times of shortening of working hours is subtracted only when the big role lottery result based on special 2 reservation is decided. That is, after the major role game, when the major role lottery result based on the special 2 reservation is confirmed once, the remaining number of times of time saving becomes 0, and the game state is changed to the non-time saving game state.

In addition, here, when the time-saving gaming state is set, the same number of times of time-saving is set regardless of the type of special symbol, but even if the number of times of time-saving is changed according to the type of special symbol good. Also, here, it was decided that the number of times of saving time is subtracted only when the result of the big role lottery based on the special 2 reservation is confirmed, but the number of times of saving time is also subtracted when the result of the big role lottery based on the special 1 reservation is confirmed. may be

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the normal pattern operation port 125, the normal pattern determination processing (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) will be held.

Although details will be described later, when the game ball 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 value is stored in the main RAM 300c for normal pattern reservation. Up to four are stored in the area. That is, the general pattern reservation storage area has four storage units for saving the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, in a state in which the hit determination random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the normal pattern reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 125, the hit determination random number is based on the passage of the game ball is never stored. In the following, the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125 and the hit determination random number stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area is called normal pattern reservation.

When starting the normal figure lottery in the non-time-saving gaming state, 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 drawing lottery, the second starting port 122 is controlled to be opened, and when the losing pattern is determined, the second starting port 122 is closed. maintained.

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. In addition, here, it was decided that the loss can be determined in the normal drawing lottery even in the time saving game state, but in the time saving game state, it may be always hit in the normal drawing lottery.

FIG. 18(a) is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 18(b) is a diagram for explaining the 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 fluctuation time data table, when the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and when the game state is set to the time-saving game state, it fluctuates. 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 122b of the second starting port 122 is changed to the opening and closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 18(b). Power supply is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined, the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. However, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows control data corresponding to each game state.

When the winning pattern is determined, as shown in FIG. 18(b), the opening/closing of the second start opening 122 is controlled with reference to the opening/closing control pattern table. According to this opening/closing control pattern table, the normal electric opening pre-opening time (waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the normal electric accessory maximum opening/closing switching frequency (the number of times the second start port 122 is opened) , Solenoid energization time (energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of the second start port 122 once), specified number (all the second start ports 122 The maximum number of winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the normal power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the rest time), the normal power valid state time (second starting The waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the normal electricity end wait time (after the normal electricity effective state time has elapsed, the waiting time until the fluctuation display of the normal pattern, which will be described later) is resumed, is the second start port 122 control data is stored in advance for each game state as shown.

Thus, in the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, the opening/closing control conditions for opening and closing the second starting port 122 are respectively associated as game progress conditions, and in the time-saving game state, the non-time-saving A game ball enters the second starting port 122 more easily than in the game state. That is, in the time saving game state, as long as the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125, the normal pattern lottery is performed one after another, and the second start port 122 is frequently opened. While reducing the consumption of game balls, it is possible to perform the big role lottery.

The open/close condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements: winning probability of normal symbols, variable display time of normal symbols, and opening time of the second starting port 122 . And, in this embodiment, in all these elements, by setting the time-saving gaming state more advantageously than the non-time-saving gaming state, the time-saving gaming state is more than the non-time-saving gaming state, the second start port It is set to 122 so that the game ball can easily enter. However, one or two of the above three elements may be set more advantageously in the time-saving gaming state than in the non-time-saving gaming state. In any case, the time-saving gaming state is advantageous for at least one element compared to the non-time-saving gaming state, so the overall time-saving gaming state is the second start port than the non-time-saving gaming state. A game ball should be made to easily enter 122 .

According to the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, the following game features are realized. That is, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100 , the player launches a game ball toward the first game area 116 a and enters the game ball into the first start hole 120 . When the game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 reservation is acquired, and the big role lottery based on the special 1 reservation is performed. When a big win is won in this big win lottery, a big win game is executed, a predetermined number of prize balls are obtained, and the game state after the big win game is set to a time-saving game state.

When the time-saving gaming state is set, the player shoots the game ball toward the second game area 116b, and first enters the game ball into the normal figure operation port 125.例文帳に追加When a game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125, a normal pattern lottery is performed. In this normal figure lottery, since it is almost won, the second starting port 122 is in an open state, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b enters the second starting port 122. - 特許庁

When the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 reservation is acquired, and the big role lottery based on the special 2 reservation is performed. When the big win lottery is performed, the variation display of the symbols is performed on the second special symbol display device 162, and if the game balls are continuously shot to the second game area 116b during this time, the game balls are further ejected to the second start port 122. enters the ball. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of special 2 suspension is set to one, and the number of times of time saving is set to one time, so here, in one time saving gaming state, the big role lottery based on special 2 suspension It is possible to acquire the right of

When a big win is won in a big win lottery based on special 2 reservation, a big win game is executed, a predetermined number of prize balls are acquired, and the game state after the big win game is set to a time-saving game state again. In addition, in the big role lottery based on the special 2 reservation, almost a small win is won. If a small prize is won, the special symbol a is determined with a probability of 35%, and the special symbols b and c are determined with a probability of 65%.

When the special symbols b and c are determined, if the game ball is shot into the second game area 116b during the small winning game, the game ball can be reliably entered into the specific area 140b. Therefore, in this case, it becomes a two-kind jackpot, and after winning a predetermined number of prize balls in the big win game, the game state is set to the time-saving game state again.

On the other hand, when the special symbol a is determined, the game ball cannot enter the specific area 140b during the small winning game. Therefore, in this case, the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state after winning a predetermined number of prize balls in the small hit game without becoming a two-type jackpot. However, in the time-saving gaming state, if the game ball is properly shot towards the second game area 116b, one special 2 suspension is stored. Therefore, in this case, although it is set to the non-time-saving gaming state, the big role lottery based on the remaining one special 2 reservation is executed.

In the big win lottery based on this special 2 reservation, when the big win is won or the small win is won and the special symbols b and c are determined, the big win game is executed in the same manner as described above, and the game state is shortened. Set to game state. Therefore, in this case, the player can again obtain the right of the major role lottery based on the Special 2 reservation twice.

On the other hand, if a small win is won in the big role lottery based on the remaining one special 2 reservation, and the special pattern a is determined, the second kind of jackpot will not be won, and the game state will be in a non-time-saving game state. set. At this time, since the special 2 reservation does not remain, the player will shoot the game ball toward the first game area 116a thereafter.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, in the time-saving game state after the so-called first hit, unless the special symbol a is won twice in succession, the big role game and the time-saving game state are looped. The playability that a large amount of prize balls can be obtained is realized.

In addition, when the game ball is launched toward the second game area 116b, almost all of the game balls that have flowed down to the bottom of the second game area 116b enter the normal figure operation opening 125. Since one game ball is paid out as a prize ball when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125, almost no game balls are consumed in the time-saving game state. Also, in the initial state, it is assumed that a game ball is shot toward the second game area 116b contrary to the original game characteristics. Also in this case, since the game ball enters the normal pattern operation opening 125, the player can acquire the right of the normal pattern lottery without almost consuming the game ball. However, in this case, the probability of winning the general drawing lottery is low, and even if it is won, the opening time of the second start port 122 is extremely short, so it is necessary to acquire the right of the big role lottery based on the special 2 reservation. almost none.

Next, main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 will be described.

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 registered set value can be changed. 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 when the power was turned off, 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 area to be cleared at the time of power return, which is the area after the top 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.

(Save processing when main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt processing))
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 start opening detection switch 120s, a second start opening detection switch 122s, a normal operation opening detection switch 125s, a first big winning opening detection switch 126s, a second big winning opening detection switch 128s, and a specific area detection switch. At 140s, a switch management process is executed to determine whether or not a signal has been input from the out ball detection switch 130s. 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 S800)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results. This error management processing will be described later.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a detects a general winning opening detection switch 118s, a first starting opening detecting switch 120s, a second starting opening detecting switch 122s, a normal drawing opening detecting switch 125s, a first large winning opening detecting switch 126s, and a second large winning opening detecting switch. The switch 128s is checked, and winning opening switch processing is executed for adding the counter for controlling the corresponding 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 122c, the first big prize opening solenoid 126c, the second big prize opening solenoid 128c and the movable member driving solenoid 142c, and outputs the solenoid output for storing in the output port buffer. Execute image composition processing.

(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 this 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 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 is moved 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 S500-3. to move.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300 a executes the normal pattern operation opening passage processing based on the entry of the game ball into the normal pattern operation opening 125 . In addition, the detail of this normal figure operation|movement opening|mouth passage process is mentioned later.

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

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

(Step S500-5)
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, when it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S530, and when it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-7. 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 S500-7)
When the main CPU 300a detects that the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, that is, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s and the second large winning opening 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, when it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-9, and when it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-11. transfer processing.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a big winning game is currently being played or a small winning game is being played, and the game ball has been properly entered into the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128. Determine if there is Here, when it is determined that it is not during the big win game or the small winning game, it executes a predetermined fraud detection process, it is during the big win game or the small winning game, the first big winning port 126 and the second big winning port 126 When it is determined that the game ball has been properly entered into the winning opening 128, 1 is added to the large winning opening winning ball number counter, and a large winning opening winning designation command is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area detection switch ON is detected, that is, whether a game ball enters the specific area 140b and a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 140s. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area detection switch is turned on, the process moves to step S540, and if it is determined that the specific area detection switch is not turned on, the process moves to step S500-13.

(Step S540)
The main CPU 300a executes the specific area passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b, and ends the switch management process. Details of the specific area passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the general winning hole detection switch is turned on, ie, whether a game ball enters the general winning hole 118 and a detection signal is input from the general winning hole detection switch 118s. As a result, when it is determined that the normal winning hole detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-15, and when it is determined that the normal winning hole detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-17. to move.

(Step S500-15)
The main CPU 300a sets the general winning opening winning designation command in the transmission buffer.

(Step S500-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is detected that the out-ball detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a detection signal is input from the out-ball detection switch 130s. As a result, if it is determined that the out-ball detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-19, and if it is determined that the out-ball detection switch is not turned on, the switch management process is terminated. .

(Step S500-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the out-ball detection designation command in the transmission buffer, and terminates the switch management process.

FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining the normal pattern operation opening passage processing (step S510) in the main control board 300. As shown in 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 process is shifted to step S510-13, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or higher than the maximum value. moves the process 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.

(Step S510-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that it is in the non-time-saving gaming state, the process is moved to step S510-15, and if it is determined that it is not in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal pattern operation opening passage processing ends.

(Step S510-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the big winning game and the small winning game are currently being played. As a result, if it is determined that it is not during the big winning game or during the small winning game, the process is moved to step S510-17, and if it is determined that it is during the big winning game or the small winning game, the normal figure operation opening passage End the process.

(Step S510-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the small winning determination flag is off. Although the details will be described later, the small winning determination flag is turned on at the start of stop display of the small winning symbols in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, and turned off at the start of the small winning game. be done. If it is determined that the flag during determination of the small hit is off, the process is moved to step S510-19, and if it is determined that the flag during determination of the small hit is not off, the normal pattern operation opening passage processing is terminated.

(Step S510-19)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of special 2 reservations is zero. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations is 0, the process is moved to step S510-21, and when it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations is not 0, the normal pattern operation opening passing process is terminated. .

(Step S510-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of fluctuations in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the number of times the result of the major role lottery is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state is 5 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the number of fluctuations is 5 times or more, the process is moved to step S510-23, and when it is determined that the number of fluctuations is not 5 times or more, the normal pattern operation opening passage processing is terminated. .

(Step S510-23)
The main CPU 300a increments the strong warning counter by one. Although details will be described later, the strong warning counter counts the number of game balls entered into the normal pattern operation opening 125 in a state where game balls should be shot toward the first game area 116a. When the counter value reaches a specific number (here, 20), a strong error notification is given. This strong error notification is the content of prompting the shooting operation of the game ball to the first game area 116a (predetermined area) or notifying of an error.

(Step S510-25)
The main CPU 300a increments the weak warning counter by 1, and terminates the normal pattern operation opening passage processing. Although details will be described later, the weak warning counter counts the number of game balls entering the normal pattern operation opening 125 in a state where game balls should be shot toward the first game area 116a. When the counter value reaches a predetermined number (here, 5), a weak error notification is given. Although the details will be described later, the content of the weak error notification is partially different from that of the strong error notification.

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 a special symbol random number acquisition 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.

(Step S520-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the non-time-saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step S520-7, and when it is determined that it is not in the non-time-saving gaming state, the first starting port passage processing ends.

(Step S520-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the big winning game and the small winning game are currently being played. As a result, if it is determined that it is not during the big winning game or during the small winning game, the process is moved to step S520-9, and if it is determined that it is during the big winning game or the small winning game, the first start opening passage End the process.

(Step S520-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the small winning determination flag is off. As a result, when it is determined that the flag during determination of the small hit is off, the process is moved to step S520-11, and when it is determined that the flag during determination of the small hit is not off, the first starting opening passage processing is performed. finish.

(Step S520-11)
The main CPU 300a resets the weak warning counter and terminates the first starting opening passing 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 special symbol random number acquisition processing, which will be described later.

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

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

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

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, if it is determined that it is equal to or higher than the upper limit, the process moves to step S535-23, and if it is determined that it is not equal to or greater than the upper limit, the process moves 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 determination random number, among the eight storage sections of the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the winning pattern random number updated in step S400-19, the reach group determination random number updated in step S100-69, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern. A random number is obtained and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol reserved ball winning order setting process for updating and storing the winning order of special 1 reservation and special 2 reservation stored in the special symbol reservation storage area.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a executes the effect determination process at the time of obtaining, which performs a major role provisional lottery, winning symbol provisional determination, and variation information provisional determination, based on various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. In the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, a prefetch designation command indicating variation information determined when the newly stored suspension is read is transmitted to the sub control board 330 .

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure reserve specification command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. 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 S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a checks the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening control state described later. As a result, if it is determined that it is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening control state, the process is moved to step S535-27, and if it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric accessory winning opening control state, the special End the pattern random number acquisition process.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there has been an abnormal winning, and when it is determined that there has been an abnormal winning, performs a starting opening abnormal winning error process that performs a predetermined process, and executes the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). ).

FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the specific area passage processing in step S540.

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

In addition, although it will be described later in detail, this validity period flag is for determining whether or not the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is considered to be valid. It is turned on at the start of (first round game).

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the validity period flag is ON, the main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area entry flag is ON. The specific area entry flag identifies that the game ball has already effectively entered the specific area 140b. If it is determined that the specific area entry flag is on, the specific area passing process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S540-5.

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

(Step S540-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a specific area entry command in the transmission buffer in order to notify the sub-control board 330 that the game ball has effectively entered the specific area 140b, and terminates the specific area passing process.

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

(Step S540-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an error command indicating that an error has been detected in the transmission buffer, and terminates the specific area 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 to the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and the entry of the game ball to the normal figure operation port 125 are triggered A normal game progresses at the same time. 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 the "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", A module for executing a "special symbol fluctuating process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H", a module for executing a "special symbol stop symbol display process" is called and a special symbol is displayed. When the game management phases are "03H" and "07H", a module for executing "pre-processing for opening the big winning opening" is called, and when the special game management phases are "04H" and "08H". , a module for executing the "large winning opening opening control process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H", the "large winning opening closing effective process" is executed. is called, and if the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH", a module is called for executing the "big winning opening end wait process".

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 ends the special game management process.

FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300 . This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the number of special 2 reserved balls (X2) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations (X2) is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations (X2) is not "1" or more to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the number of special 1 reserved balls (X1) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 reservations (X1) is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 1 reservations (X1) is not "1" or more to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer, executes customer waiting setting processing for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting processing.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU300a, the special 2 reservation stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure reservation storage area, or the special stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area 1 pending is block-transferred to a storage unit with a lower ordinal by one. Specifically, in the above step S610-1, when it is determined that the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls is "1" or more, the special 2 reserved stored in the first storage unit is provided in the main RAM 300c. block transfer to the 0th storage unit to be processed. Also, in the above step S610-3, when it is determined that the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area The special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is transferred to the first to third storage units, and the special 1 hold stored in the first 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 the retention type transferred to the 0th storage unit, and special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension sets a pending decrement designation command in the transmission buffer, indicating that the has decremented by "1".

(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 S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol determination processing for determining special symbols. Here, if the determination information (lottery result of the big role lottery) stored in step S611 is a big win or a small win, the winning type (whether it is a big win or a small win) and the pending type are loaded and the corresponding Set the winning pattern random number determination table. Then, referring to the set winning symbol random number determination table, extracting special symbol determination data using the winning symbol random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, extracted special symbol determination data (type of big winning symbol or small winning symbol ). On the other hand, if the lottery result of the major role lottery stored in step S611 is a loss, the special symbol X is saved as a losing symbol. In addition, here, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the saved special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. 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 mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in step S612, and determines variation time 1 and variation time 2 with reference to the variation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined variable times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol variable timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a performs spare area setting processing, such as storing the game state when the big win lottery is executed in the game state buffer. In addition, in this spare area setting process, when the result of the big win lottery is a big win, the spare area of the main RAM 300c stores the game state information set after the big win game, the type of big win symbol (special symbol determination data), and the like. .

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in order to start variable display of special symbols. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable display of the special 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 counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
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, and sets the special symbol reserved designation command in the transmission buffer. 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. Also, here, a special symbol winning prize order command corresponding to the winning order of special 1 reservation and special 2 reservation stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, each time the Special 1 reserve or Special 2 reserve is completed, the number of Special 1 reserves, the number of Special 2 reserves, and the winning order of these reserves are transmitted to the sub control board 330 .

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" and terminates the special symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol hit determination process (S611).

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the registered setting values in the setting value buffer.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the registered setting value loaded in step S611-1 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 S611-9, and when it is determined that the value is not within the normal range, the process proceeds to step S611-5.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to 03H (set abnormal state).

(Step S611-7)
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 S611-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the big win determination random number determination table corresponding to the information loaded in step S611-1, and sets the lower limit value and the upper limit value when determining a big win or a small win.

(Step S611-11)
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 S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the result of the determination process in step S611-11 as determination information, and terminates the special symbol winning determination process.

FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation number determination processing in the main control board 300 .

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery in step S611 is a big win or a small win. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit or a small hit, the process is moved to step S612-3, and when it is determined that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit (it is a loss), the process goes to step S612-5. Move.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a ready-to-win mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, the type of jackpot symbol, the type of hold, and the variation state.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter when the read reservation type is Special 2 reservation, and when the read reservation type is Special 1 reservation, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the number of pending games confirmed in step S612-5, and the type of pending game. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-5.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-7.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variable mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S612-3 or step S612-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Decide on a number. Also, here, along with the variation mode number, a variation pattern random number determination table is determined.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode number determined in step S612-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S612-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-15 in the transmission buffer, and terminates the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 37 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
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 S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
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 S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the processing is shifted to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the End the process during special symbol fluctuation.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol changing process. As a result, the segments that make up the 7 segments are sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "02H".

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 .

(Step S620-19)
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 S620-21)
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 S620-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the stopped symbol is a small winning symbol. As a result, when it is determined that it is a small winning design, the process is moved to step S620-25, and when it is determined that it is not a small winning design, the process during special symbol fluctuation is terminated.

(Step S620-25)
The main CPU 300a turns on the flag during determination of the small hit, and terminates the processing during special symbol fluctuation.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. FIG. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

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

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

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery is a big win. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S630-21, and when it is determined that it is not a big win, the process moves to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a number cutting management process. Here, a time-saving state flag for identifying whether the game state is a non-time-saving game state or a time-saving game state is loaded, and whether the current game state is a non-time-saving game state or a time-saving game state to confirm. Then, when the game state is the time-saving game state, the counter value of the time-saving cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the time-saving cutting counter, when the counter value becomes "0", the time-saving state flag corresponding to the non-time-saving gaming state is set. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state when the special symbols are determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

Further, here, when the game state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the variation counter for counting the number of times of variation in the non-time-saving gaming state is incremented by one. Thereby, the number of fluctuations in the non-time-saving gaming state, more specifically, the number of determinations of the result of the major role lottery is counted.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the variation state.

(Step S630-11)
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 S630-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a count command for transmitting the number of time reductions updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330. FIG.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery is a small win. As a result, when it is determined to be a small hit, the process moves to step S630-19, and when it is determined not to be a small win, the process moves to step S630-17.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and terminates the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management processing based on the 1 reserve is finished, and when the special 1 reserve or the special 2 reserve is stored, the processing for starting the variable display of the special symbols based on the next reserve is performed. will be

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a turns off the small winning determination flag.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a resets the strong warning counter.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a resets the weak warning counter.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets) the game state to the non-time-saving game state, which is the initial state.

(Step S630-27)
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 S630-29)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-27, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the maximum number of times counter of special electric accessories operation. . 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, along with the start of the big winning game, a process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-31)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-27 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-33)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big winning game or the small winning game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer. This opening designation command is provided for each opening time. Here, the opening designation command corresponding to the opening time saved in step S630-31 is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H" if the result of the big win lottery confirmed in step S630-3 is a big win, and changes the special game management phase to "03H" if it is a small win. 07H", and terminates the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, a big winning game or a small winning game is started.

FIG. 39 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 "03H" or "07H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer is "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 126 and the second large winning opening 128 to transmit to the sub control board 330 the opening of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 (the start of the round game).

(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 determines whether the special game management phase is 07H, that is, whether the small winning game is in progress. As a result, when it is determined that the special game management phase is 07H, the process moves to step S640-9, and when it is determined that the special game management phase is not 07H, the process moves to step S640-13.

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not it is time to start the first round game based on the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter. As a result, when it is determined that it is time to start the first round game, the process is moved to step S640-11, and when it is determined that it is not the time to start the first round game, the process proceeds to step S640-13. Move.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a turns on the validity period flag. Thereby, entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is validated with the start of the small winning game.

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

FIG. 40 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 that the counter value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency counter is the number of times the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency (the number of opening/closing times of the first big prize winning port 126 and the second big winning prize port 128 during one round game). Determine whether the upper limit value is reached. 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 ram set table, and energizes the first big prize opening solenoid 126c or the second big prize opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric role product open/close switching counter. Solenoid control data for control, and timer data that is the energization time or the energization stop time of the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts to energize the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c, or the first big winning opening solenoid 126c. Alternatively, a large winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping the energization of the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By executing this big winning opening solenoid energization control process, in steps S400-31 and S400-33, 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 of the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128 .

(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 energized, that is, in step S641-5, the first big winning opening solenoid 126c or the second big winning opening solenoid 128c is turned on. 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. 41 is a flow chart 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 "04H" or "08H".

(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, that is, the first big winning hole 126 or the second big winning hole 128 It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winable prizes in one round have 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 and second major winning opening solenoids 126c and 128c to close the first and second major winning openings 126 and 128. to run. As a result, the first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are 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 ("05H" or "09H").

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a large winning hole closing specification command indicating that the first big winning hole 126 and the second big winning hole 128 are closed, and ends the big winning hole opening control process.

FIG. 42 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 "05H" or "09H".

(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 process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step 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 "03H". In addition, when the special game management phase is "09H", that is, during the control of the small winning game, the number of round games of the small winning game is "1", so it is always determined as YES in the above step S660-3. and the process does not move to that step.

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

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is 09H, that is, whether the small winning game is in progress. As a result, when it is determined that the special game management phase is 09H, the process moves to step S660-11, and when it is determined that the special game management phase is not 09H, the process moves to step S660-21.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not all the game balls that entered the second big winning hole 128 have been discharged. Here, when the value obtained by subtracting the total number of game balls entering the specific area 140b and the non-specific area 140c from the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 128 becomes 0, the ejection is completed. I judge. When it is determined that the ejection is completed, the process proceeds to step S660-13, and when it is determined that the ejection is not completed, the special winning opening closing effective process is terminated. If the determination result indicating that the ejection is not completed is continuously derived for a certain period of time, error processing is performed.

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area entry flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S660-15, and if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not ON, the process is moved to step S660-21. .

(Step S660-15)
The main CPU 300a turns off the specific area entry flag.

(Step S660-17)
The main CPU 300a confirms the type of the small winning symbol, and puts a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of the special symbol = a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of rounds) into the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter as a counter value. Set the number of round games in the big role game).

(Step S660-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the special game management phase to 03H, and terminates the big winning opening closing valid process.

(Step S660-21)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S660-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value ("06H" or "0AH").

(Step S660-25)
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. 43 is a flowchart 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 "06H" and "0AH".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not "0". As a result, 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", step The process moves to S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes state setting processing for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. Here, when winning a kind of big win, the game state after the big win game is finished is set based on the big win symbol that triggered the execution of the big win game. Specifically, when the jackpot symbols that triggered the execution of the big win game are the special symbols A, B, and C, the time-saving game state is set and the time-saving number of times is set to one.

In addition, when the two-kind jackpot is won, the game state after the big win game is finished is set based on the small win symbol that triggered the execution of the small win game. Specifically, when the small winning pattern that triggered the execution of the small winning game is the special pattern a, the non-time-saving game state is set and the number of time-saving games is set to 0 times, and the small winning pattern is the special pattern. In the case of b and c, the time saving game state is set and the number of times of time saving is set to one.

Further, here, based on the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern and the setting value being set, the process of setting the variation state after the big winning game or the small winning game is completed is also performed. Further, here, main CPU 300a resets the strong warning counter and the weak warning counter.

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

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

(Step S670-9)
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 special symbols is resumed.

FIG. 44 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 entry of the game ball to the normal figure operation port 125 is stepwise and repeatedly executed, but in the main control board 300 , Each processing related to such a normal game is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 44, 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 A module for executing "Electric Accessory Prize Winning Opening Control Processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "05H", a module for executing "Normal Electric Accessory Prize Winning Opening 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. 45 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. 46 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. When the normal symbol display symbol counter is set to, for example, "0" as the counter value, the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to light up, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal symbol 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. 47 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 was, it updates to the counter value which shows lights out, and 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. 48 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 second starting port 122 is started.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessary item 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 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 when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0" , 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. 50 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessary prize opening opening/closing switching processing in the main control board 300 .

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency (the opening/closing frequency of the movable piece 122b during one opening/closing control). 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 122c. stop control data), and the timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time of the normal electric accessories solenoid 122c (normal closing valid time = pause time).

(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 122c, or the normal electric role for stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. Executes an object solenoid energization control process. By executing this normal electric accessory solenoid energization control process, in the above steps S400-31 and S400-33, the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c 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 second starting port 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is in the energization start state, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the energization start state, the process is moved 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. 51 is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory 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 proceeds 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 second start port 122 is opened and closed once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum winning possible number 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 122c and executes normal electric accessory closing processing necessary to close the second starting port 122. FIG. As a result, the second starting port 122 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. 52 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 valid 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. 53 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. 54 is a flowchart for explaining the error management process (S800) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S800-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the weak warning counter is a predetermined value (here, 5). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S800-3, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S800-9.

(Step S800-3)
The main CPU 300a resets the counter value of the weak warning counter.

(Step S800-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the strong error notification is being executed. As a result, when it is determined that the strong error notification is not being executed, the process is moved to step S800-7, and when it is determined that the strong error notification is being executed, the process is moved to step S800-9.

(Step S800-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a weak error notification command in the transmission buffer.

(Step S800-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the strong warning counter is a specific value (here, 20). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the specific value, the process proceeds to step S800-11, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the specific value, the error management process ends.

(Step S800-11)
The main CPU 300a resets the counter value of the strong warning counter.

(Step S800-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a strong error notification command in the transmission buffer.

(Step S800-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a weak error notification command has been set. As a result, if it is determined that the weak error notification command has been set, the process proceeds to step S800-17, and if it is determined that the weak error notification command has not been set, the error management process ends.

(Step S800-17)
The main CPU 300a deletes the weak error notification command set in the transmission buffer, and terminates the error management process.

Next, processing in the sub-control board 330 will be described. It should be noted that processing related to weak error notification and strong error notification will be described here, and description of other processing will be omitted.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 55 is a flow chart for explaining the sub-CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub-control board 330. As shown in FIG.

(Step S1000-1)
When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 330a reads a CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b and initializes and sets flags stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs processing for updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeatedly performs the processing of step S1000-3 until interrupt processing is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is asynchronously updated.

(Sub-timer interrupt processing of sub-control board 330)
FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining the sub-timer interrupt processing (S1100) of the sub-control board 330. FIG. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (30 times per second). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

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

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs processing for permitting interrupts.

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

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

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable and performs a time schedule management process for executing the process corresponding to the time stored in the timetable. Here, based on the time data set in the timetable, various flags are turned on and off, or by sending commands to each production device, various productions such as variable production and large role production It will control the execution of the production.

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

FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining an error command reception process executed when an error notification command (weak error notification command and strong error notification command) is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the error command is set in the main control board 300 in steps S800-7 and S800-13 of FIG. 330.

(Step S1210-1)
Upon receiving an error command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received error command and determines whether the received error command is a weak error notification command. As a result, when it is determined that the command is a weak error notification command, the process proceeds to step S1210-3, and when it is determined that it is not a weak error notification command (it is a strong error notification command), the process proceeds to step S1210-5. to move.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs weak error notification execution processing, starts weak error notification, and ends the error command reception processing. This weak error notification prompts an operation to shoot a game ball to the first game area 116a (predetermined area) or notifies an error. is displayed, a predetermined sound is output from the audio output device 206, and lighting of a predetermined lamp is controlled.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a performs a strong error notification execution process, starts a strong error notification, and ends the error command reception process. This strong error notification prompts the shooting operation of the game ball to the first game area 116a or notifies an error, but at least a part of the content differs from the weak error notification. In the strong error notification, for example, the main effect display unit 200a displays "Please hit left" louder than in the weak error notification, and the audio output device 206 outputs a louder sound than in the weak error notification. Lighting control is performed for more lamps than for notification. Further, the time from the start to the end of the weak error notification and the strong error notification is set in advance, but the execution time of the strong error notification is set longer than that of the weak error notification.

That is, the strong error notification is configured so that the occurrence of an error or the like is more easily known than the weak error notification. However, the contents of the strong error notification and the weak error notification are merely examples, and can be designed as appropriate. In any case, the weak error notification and the strong error notification should be at least partially different from each other. For example, the weak error notification is configured to be more easily known than the strong error notification. good too.

FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating the game board 108 according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the processing in the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330 and the playability are the same as in the above-described embodiment and various modifications. On the other hand, the second embodiment differs from the above embodiment only in the configuration of the game board 108 and the provision of a design unit 250, which will be described later. Unless otherwise specified, the other configurations are the same as in the above embodiment. is. Therefore, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the above embodiment, and illustration and detailed description thereof are omitted.

A game board 108 shown in FIG. 58 is held by the middle frame 104 as in the above embodiment. An outer member 400 is provided on the front surface of the game board 108 . The outer member 400 is made of a metal thin plate member, and stands perpendicularly to the front surface of the game board 108 in the vicinity of the edge of the game board 108, like the rail 114a according to the above embodiment. Specifically, the outer member 400 extends from the lower part of the game board 108 toward the upper left, and extends from the vicinity of the left side of the game board 108 to above the game board 108 and at the center in the width direction. extending towards the vicinity.

In addition, the outer member 400 includes an uppermost portion 400a of the game board 108, and extends from the uppermost portion 400a toward the right side of the game board 108 and vertically downward. The entire outer member 400 is gently curved, and the shot game ball is guided by the outer member 400 to the game area 116 . A through hole 108a is formed in the game board 108, and an inner member 402 standing on the front side of the game board 108 is provided above the through hole 108a. This inner member 402 is attached to the game board 108 and prevents the game ball from dropping into the through hole 108a.

The game area 116 is a space surrounded by the game board 108, the transmission plate 110, the outer member 400 and the inner member 402, and is an area in which game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and the windmills to flow down and roll in irregular directions.

The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of game balls differs from each other according to the firing intensity of the shooting mechanism. 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 Therefore, game balls shot with a shooting intensity lower than a predetermined intensity by the shooting mechanism enter the first game area 116a, and game balls shot with a shooting intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined intensity enter the second game area 116b. It will happen.

Although not shown, in the second embodiment as well, the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the gate 124, the normal drawing opening 125, and the first big winning opening 126 , a second prize winning port 128 and a discharge port 130 are provided. Also in the second embodiment, the first starting port 120 is provided in the first game area 116a, the second starting port 122, the gate 124, the normal pattern operation port 125, the first big winning port 126, the second big winning port. 128 is provided in the second game area 116b.

Also in the second embodiment, the second starting port 122 is configured as a variable starting port that can be changed to an open state or a closed state. In the normal game executed based on the entry of the game ball into the gate 124 or the normal pattern operation port 125, when the winning pattern is won, the opening and closing game in which the second start port 122 is opened and closed is executed. As a result, in the second embodiment as well, the same playability as in the above embodiment is realized.

In addition, a communication passage 117 is provided in the upper part of the game board 108 to connect the first game area 116a and the second game area 116b. This communication passage 117 is formed between an outer member 400 including a top portion 400 a and an inner member 402 facing the outer member 400 . The facing distance between the outer member 400 and the inner member 402 surrounding the communication passage 117 is equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball, thereby preventing the entry of the game ball from the first game area 116a side to the second game area 116b side. It is possible.

As described above, in the second embodiment as well, the game area 116 is surrounded by the transmission plate 110, the game board 108 and the outer member 400, and the first game area 116a and the second game area different from the first game area 116a. It includes a region 116b and a connecting passage 117 facing the uppermost portion 400a of the outer member 400 and connecting the first game region 116a and the second game region 116b.

FIG. 59 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 60 is an enlarged view of the one-dot chain line portion of FIG. 59 and 60 are vertical sectional views perpendicular to the game board 108 passing through the uppermost portion 400a of the outer member 400. FIG. As shown in FIG. 59, in the second embodiment, a design unit 250 is provided above the front frame 106 . The design unit 250 is a decorative member that can be attached externally to the front frame 106, and is detachably provided on the upper surface of the front frame 106, for example. Although the design unit 250 is detachable from the front frame 106 here, the design unit 250 may be provided integrally with the front frame 106 .

When the design unit 250 is attached to the front frame 106 , part of the design unit 250 protrudes forward from the transmission plate 110 . In this way, by projecting the design unit 250 toward the front side, ie, the player side, from the transmission plate 110, the design can be improved. However, if the design unit 250 protrudes further to the front side than the transmission plate 110, the visibility of the game ball rolling in the game area 116 may be hindered. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the outer member 400, the inner member 402 and the design unit 250 are configured as follows in order to improve the design and suppress the deterioration of the visibility of the game ball.

That is, as shown in FIG. 60, the surface of the outer member 400 that faces the communication passage 117 and faces the inner member 402 is defined as an outer inner surface 400b. Also, here, the outer inner surface 400b includes the top portion 400a. In other words, the uppermost portion 400a can be said to be the portion positioned highest in the game area 116 . Further, here, a first reference line 410 is an imaginary line passing through the uppermost portion 400a of the outer member 400 and perpendicular to the front surface of the game board 108 .

The surface of the inner member 402 that faces the communication passage 117 and faces the outer member 400 (outer inner surface 400b) is referred to as an inner inner surface 402b. A portion of the inner inner surface 402b located directly below the uppermost portion 400a in the vertical direction, in other words, a portion of the inner inner surface 402b that faces the uppermost portion 400a in the vertical direction is referred to as a facing portion 402a. A second reference line 420 is an imaginary line perpendicular to the front surface of the game board 108 that passes through the facing portion 402a located directly below the uppermost portion 400a of the inner inner surface 402b in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 59 , the design unit 250 includes a first design section 250 a and a second design section 250 b located on the front side of the transmission plate 110 . The first design portion 250a is located closest to the transmission plate 110 in the vertical cross section including the first reference line 410 and the second reference line 420. As shown in FIG. The transmission plate 110 has a so-called double sash structure including a front plate 110a and a rear plate 110b, and is held by the front frame . The front plate 110a and the rear plate 110b are slightly separated, and the rear plate 110b is located closer to the game board 108 than the front plate 110a.

Here, the first design portion 250a is in contact with the front plate 110a, but the first design portion 250a may be out of contact with the front plate 110a. In addition, the first design portion 250a, more precisely, the lowest portion of the first design portion 250a is located below the first reference line 410, and is vertically separated from the first reference line 410 by a distance L1. are doing. Here, the distance L1 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball (11 mm), for example 4 mm. Although the dimension of the distance L1 is only an example, the first design portion 250a is below the first reference line 410, and the separation distance in the vertical direction from the first reference line 410 is the height of the game ball. It is desirable to be located within a range equal to or less than the diameter (radius).

In addition, the first design portion 250a is located above the second reference line 420 and separated from the second reference line 420 by a distance L2 in the vertical direction. Here, the distance L2 is larger than the diameter of the game ball (11 mm), for example 14 mm. Although the dimension of the distance L2 is only an example, the first design portion 250a is above the second reference line 420, and the separation distance in the vertical direction from the second reference line 420 is the height of the game ball. It is desirable to be located within a range equal to or larger than the diameter (radius).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 59, the second design portion 250b is a portion positioned lowermost on the front side than the transmission plate 110 in the vertical cross section including the first reference line 410 and the second reference line 420. As shown in FIG. Here, the part that is the lowest on the front side of the transmission plate 110 and located closest to the transmission plate 110 is the second design portion 250b. In other words, the second design portion 250b is positioned lowermost on the front side than the transmission plate 110 in the vertical cross section including the first reference line 410 and the second reference line 420 . Therefore, in the vertical cross section including the first reference line 410 and the second reference line 420, the imaginary straight line connecting the second design portion 250b and the first design portion 250a is inclined vertically upward as it approaches the transparent plate 110. Become.

The second design portion 250b is located below the first reference line 410 and separated from the first reference line 410 by a distance L3 in the vertical direction. Here, the distance L3 is larger than the diameter of the game ball (11 mm), for example 40 mm. Although the dimension of the distance L3 is only an example, the second design portion 250b is below the first reference line 410, and the separation distance in the vertical direction from the first reference line 410 is the height of the game ball. It is desirable to be positioned within a range equal to or larger than the diameter (radius).

In addition, the second design portion 250b is located below the second reference line 420, and separated from the second reference line 420 by a distance L4 in the vertical direction. Here, the distance L4 is larger than the diameter of the game ball (11 mm), for example 22 mm. Although the dimension of the distance L4 is only an example, the second design portion 250b is below the second reference line 420, and the separation distance in the vertical direction from the second reference line 420 is the height of the game ball. It is desirable to be located within a range equal to or larger than the diameter (radius).

As described above, the second design portion 250b is located below the second reference line 420 by at least the diameter of the game ball, thereby increasing the size of the design unit 250 and improving the design. In addition, the first design portion 250a is located within a range in which the vertical separation distance from the first reference line 410 is equal to or less than the diameter (radius) of the game ball, and the vertical separation distance from the second reference line 420 Since the distance is located within a range equal to or greater than the diameter (radius) of the game ball, it is possible to secure the visibility of the game ball while enlarging the design unit 250 .

In the above embodiment, it is necessary to vary the shooting intensity of the game ball according to the game state. Specifically, in the non-time-saving game state, it is necessary to weaken the firing strength of the game ball and let the game ball flow down to the first game area 116a, and during the time-saving game state and the big role game, the firing strength of the game ball is increased. It is necessary to strengthen the game ball to flow down to the second game area 116b.

Therefore, in the above embodiment, as the game state changes, the player adjusts the operating angle of the operating handle 112 to change the game area 116 in which game balls flow down from the first game area 116a to the second game area 116b. Switching, or switching from the second game area 116b to the first game area 116a.

At this time, if the visibility of the game ball is lowered, the game ball cannot be properly flowed down to the game area 116, and the player may be disadvantaged. For example, in the above-described embodiment, if the design unit 250 of the upper second embodiment is provided, the visibility of the game ball may be lowered, especially when the game state is changed, or when the game ball is moved to the second game area 116b. There is a risk that the player will be disadvantaged when the liquid should be allowed to flow down.

By applying the configuration according to the second embodiment in addition to the error notification of the above embodiment, it is possible to improve the game playability and the design, while suppressing the disadvantage caused to the player. It becomes possible.

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.

In the above embodiment, a case where six levels of setting values are provided has been described, but setting values may not be provided, and the number of setting values is not particularly limited. Further, in the above embodiment, the odds of winning the jackpot differ depending on the set value. However, what differs depending on the set value is not limited to this. In any case, the progress of the game should be controlled according to the set value. Therefore, for example, only the appearance probability of the effect may differ depending on the set value.

In the above-described embodiment, the so-called one-and-two mixing machine has been described as an example, but it may be either one type game or two type game.

In the above embodiment, the case where the first game area 116a and the second game area 116b are provided on the game board 108 as areas in which game balls can be separately hit has been described. However, the board configuration of the game board 108 is not limited to this. In any case, a plurality of areas where game balls can be hit separately are provided, and depending on the progress of the game, the area where the game balls should be shot, in other words, the area where the game can proceed most advantageously It should be changed.

In the above-described embodiment, a non-time-saving gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are provided. A second game area 116b is set as an area where ball shooting is required. However, the game state is not limited to this. For example, a low probability game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low and a high probability game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than the low probability game state are provided. The area where the game ball is required to be shot may be different between the high probability game state and the game state.

In the above embodiment, the first game area 116a (first area) and the second game area 116b (second area) are provided, and the first starting provided in the first game area 116a (first area) Mouth 120 (starting port), at least the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b (second area) normal figure operation opening 125 (entering portion) arranged in a position where it can enter (entering), and at least In the non-time-saving game state (predetermined state) in which the launch of the game ball to the first game area 116a (first area) is required, the number of game balls entered (entered) into the normal figure operation port 125 (entrance part) A weak warning counter (counting means) and a strong warning counter (counting means) are provided.

However, the update of the weak warning counter and the strong warning counter is not performed based on the entry of the game ball into the normal pattern operation port 125, but for example, a predetermined sensor provided in the second game area 116b. It may be done based on the sphere being detected. In any case, the update of the weak warning counter and the strong warning counter may be performed when it is estimated that the game ball is being shot to the second game area 116b, and the estimation method is not particularly limited. Therefore, for example, based on the operation angle of the operation handle 112, it may be estimated that the game ball is being shot to the second game area 116b.

In the above-described embodiment, in the non-time-saving gaming state (predetermined state), on the condition that a predetermined number of game balls enter (enter) the normal figure operation port 125 (entering portion), weak error notification is executed, non Based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 (start port) in the time-saving game state (predetermined state), the number of game balls entering (entering) the normal figure operation port 125 (entry portion) is reset. I decided to However, the weak warning counter is based on, for example, the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 118 provided in the first game area 116a, or the detection of the game ball by a predetermined sensor provided in the first game area 116a. may be reset by In any case, resetting of the weak warning counter may be performed when it is estimated that the game ball is being shot to the first game area 116a, and the estimation method is not particularly limited. Therefore, for example, based on the operation angle of the operation handle 112, it may be estimated that the game ball is being shot to the first game area 116a.

In the above-described embodiment, the weak warning counter is reset based on the entry of the game ball to the first start port 120 in the non-time-saving gaming state, and based on the start of the big role game (satisfaction of the reset condition), the weak The warning counter and strong warning counter are reset. That is, in the above embodiment, there are provided a condition for resetting only the weak warning counter and a condition for resetting both the weak warning counter and the strong warning counter. However, for example, both the weak warning counter and the strong warning counter may be reset based on the entry of the game ball to the first start port 120 in the non-time-saving gaming state, and based on the start of the big role game, Only one of the weak warning counter and the strong warning counter may be reset.

In the above-described embodiment, in the non-time-saving game state, the big winning game and the small winning game are not being executed, and the small winning symbol is not being stopped and displayed. A ball is set as the first condition, and a weak error notification (first notification) is executed based on the establishment of the first condition. In addition, in a non-time-saving gaming state, in a state in which the big winning game and the small winning game are not being executed, and the small winning symbols are not being stopped and displayed, a specific number of game balls larger than the predetermined number is set as a second condition, and based on the establishment of this second condition, a strong error notification (second notification) is executed.

However, the above first and second conditions are only examples. In any case, the first condition and the second condition can be appropriately designed, and the first notification is performed based on the establishment of the first condition, and the second notification is performed based on the establishment of the second condition. Just do it. Therefore, in the above embodiment, the predetermined number<the specific number, and the specific value is less likely to reach than the predetermined value, but the predetermined number≧the specific number may be established.

In the above embodiment, the weak warning counter and the strong warning counter are incremented from 0. For example, when the reset condition is satisfied, the initial value is set to the weak warning counter or the strong warning counter, and the normal warning counter 125 When the game ball enters, the counter value is decremented from the initial value, and when the counter value becomes 0, weak error notification or strong error notification may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54, when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125, the weak warning counter reaches a predetermined value, and when the strong warning counter reaches a specific value, a strong error notification is executed. be. That is, when both the first condition for executing the weak error notification and the second condition for executing the strong error notification are satisfied at the same time, the strong error notification is executed and the weak error notification is not executed. In this way, when two conditions are satisfied at the same time, by giving priority to one error notification, the error notification is appropriately executed, and the disadvantage given to the player can be suppressed. In particular, in the above-described embodiment, priority is given to strong error information that is easily known, so it is easier to suppress the disadvantage given to the player.

Further, depending on the setting of the notification periods of the weak error notification and the strong error notification, that is, the notification time, for example, the first condition may be satisfied during the strong error notification. In this case, the strong error notification may be continued without executing the weak error notification. In any case, when the notification periods of the first notification and the second notification may overlap, the second notification should be performed at least during the overlapping period.

In the above-described embodiment, the weak warning counter is reset based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting hole 120. This is because it is possible that the game ball to be played enters the normal pattern operation port 125. Therefore, for example, when the normal pattern operation opening 125 is provided at a position where the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a does not enter, the weak based on the entry of the game ball to the first start opening 120 Resetting the warning counter is not mandatory.

In the above embodiment, the main control board 300 manages the weak warning counter and the strong warning counter, and the sub control board 330 controls the error notification. However, the above division of roles is only an example. For example, the weak warning counter and the strong warning counter may be updated in the sub control board 330, and the error notification may be performed in the main control board 300.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing from step S800-1 to step S800-7 in FIG. 54 corresponds to the first condition determining means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing from step S800-9 to step S800-17 in FIG. 54 corresponds to the second condition determining means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of FIG. 57 corresponds to the notification means of the present invention.

Also, the first game area 116a in the above embodiment corresponds to the first area of the present invention, and the second game area 116b corresponds to the second area of the present invention.
Further, the first start opening 120 in the above embodiment corresponds to the start opening of the present invention, and the normal drawing operation opening 125 corresponds to the entrance portion of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing from step S510-13 to step S510-25 in FIG. 27 corresponds to the counting means of the present invention, and the non-time-saving gaming state corresponds to the predetermined state of the present invention. .
Also, the weak warning counter in the above embodiment corresponds to the first counter of the present invention, and the strong warning counter corresponds to the second counter of the present invention.

100 game machine 104 middle frame 106 front frame 108 game board 110 transmission plate (transmission member)
116 Game area 116a First game area 116b Second game area 117 Communication passage 250 Design unit 250a First design section 250b Second design section 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b Main ROM
300c Main RAM
330 sub-control board 330a sub-CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub-RAM
400 outer member 400a top 410 first reference line

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a front frame holding the transparent member;
a middle frame that holds a game board facing the transmissive member;
an outer member provided on the front surface of the game board;
an inner member provided on the front surface of the game board and facing the outer member;
A game area surrounded by the transparent member, the game board , the outer member and the inner member , the first game area, the second game area different from the first game area, and the outer member A game area including a top located above and a communication passage that faces the facing part of the inner member facing the top and connects the first game area and the second game area;
a first condition determining means for determining whether a preset first condition is satisfied;
a second condition determining means for determining whether a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied;
Notification means for performing a first notification based on the establishment of the first condition and performing a second notification based on the establishment of the second condition;
with
Said first notification and said second notification are contents for prompting an operation to shoot a game ball to a predetermined area or for notifying an error, and at least a part of the contents are different from each other,
The notification means is
When the notification periods of the first notification and the second notification may overlap, at least the second notification is performed in the overlapping period,
further comprising a design unit including a first design portion and a second design portion located on the front side of the transmissive member;
The first design department
A vertical section including a first reference line passing through the top of the outer member and perpendicular to the front surface of the game board, and a second reference line passing through the facing portion of the inner member and perpendicular to the front surface of the game board. , the portion located closest to the transmissive member,
It is below the first reference line, and the vertical separation distance from the first reference line is within the range of the diameter of the game ball or less, and the vertical distance from the second reference line The separation distance is located within the range of the diameter of the game ball or more ,
The second design department
In the vertical cross section, a portion that is positioned lowest on the front side than the transmissive member and is further away from the transmissive member than the first design portion ,
It is below the first reference line, and is located within a range where the vertical separation distance from the first reference line is equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball , and below the second reference line and located within a range where the vertical separation distance from the second reference line is equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball,
In the vertical cross section, the imaginary straight line connecting the first design portion and the second design portion inclines vertically upward as it approaches the transmissive member,
A gaming machine , wherein a game ball in the connecting passage can be visually recognized from the side opposite to the transparent member with the second design portion as a boundary.

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