JP5489344B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with a so-called limiter function for restricting transition to a high probability gaming state.

  The conventional gaming machine is configured to control a special game (bonus) when a winning ball is won at a start opening provided on the game board, and when a jackpot lottery is won. . In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened so that the game ball can be easily won, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It has become.

  In addition, in order to improve the fun of the game, there are provided a low probability game state and a high probability game state (so-called probable change) with different winning probabilities (big hit probability) for shifting to special games, and predetermined after the jackpot ends A gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state with a probability of is widely known.

  On the other hand, if the high-probability gaming state continues continuously for a predetermined number of times or more, the game's euphoria increases, so a so-called limiter that regulates the transition to the high-probability gaming state by balancing the interest of the game and gambling A gaming machine equipped with a function is known (see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-11-299993

  However, when the limiter function is installed, when the limiter function restricts the transition to the high-probability gaming state, the transition to the low-probability gaming state is always determined, so that the interest of the game is significantly reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the game even if it has a limiter function for restricting the transition to the high probability gaming state.

The invention according to claim 1 is changeable between a game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed and an open state in which the game balls can enter and a closed state in which the game balls cannot enter. Auxiliary variable winning device (second start port 10, movable piece 10b and start port opening / closing solenoid 10c), provided in the game area, can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which it cannot enter Special variable winning devices (large winning port 11, large winning port opening / closing door 11b and large winning port opening / closing solenoid 11c), and start area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered a predetermined start area provided on the game board When the game ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 9a and the second start port detection switch 10a and the start area detection means, the special variable winning device is changed from the closed mode to the open mode. When the special game is controlled by the special game determination means (main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot determination processing in S311) for determining whether or not to control the special game (big hit game) to be converted, and the special game determination means On the condition that it is determined, special game control means (main CPU 110a that performs jackpot game processing) for controlling the special game, and when a specific condition is satisfied, the auxiliary variable winning device is changed from the closed state to the open state. Based on the auxiliary game control means (main CPU 110a that performs the normal electric accessory control process) for controlling the auxiliary game to be changed to, and after the special game, based on a predetermined time-shifting condition (special symbol type) A non-short-time gaming state in which the auxiliary variable winning device is unlikely to be in an open state, or a short time in which the auxiliary variable winning device is likely to be in an open state. When the short-time gaming state is determined by the short-time gaming state determination means (main CPU 110a that performs S360-4) for determining to shift to the technical state and the short-time gaming state determination means, a predetermined time after the end of the special game Until the short-time end condition is satisfied, the short-time game state control means (main CPU 110a for turning on / off the short-time game flag) for controlling the short-time game state, and a predetermined probability change transition condition (special A low-probability gaming state in which the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled based on a first special probability based on a symbol type), or the special game determination means has the first special probability Stochastic gaming state determination for determining to shift to the high probability gaming state for determining that the special game is to be controlled based on a higher second special probability Fixed means (main CPU 110a performing S360-2 and S360-3) and high probability gaming state end determining means for determining to end the high probability gaming state with a predetermined fall probability (main CPU 110a performing S311-2) And, when the high probability gaming state is determined by the probability gaming state determination means, until the high probability gaming state is determined to be ended by the high probability gaming state end determination means after the special game is ended. The high probability gaming state control means (main CPU 110a for turning on / off the high probability gaming flag) for controlling the high probability gaming state and the probability gaming state determination means have decided to shift to the high probability gaming state. High probability determination number counting means (main C performing S360-7) that counts the number of times as a probability determination number (limiter number) U110a), a probability determination number storage means (limiter number storage area in the main RAM 110c) for storing the probability determination number counted by the high probability determination number counting means, and the low probability gaming state by the probability gaming state determination means When it is decided to shift to the probability determination number initialization unit (main CPU 110a that performs S360-10) for initializing the probability determination number stored in the probability determination number storage unit, and the probability determination number If the probability determination number stored in the storage means is a specific prescribed number of times, the probability gaming state determination means is forced to determine the low probability gaming state, and the high probability gaming state determination is restricted. Probabilistic gaming state regulation means (main CPU 110a performing S360-2 and S360-11),
The short-time gaming state determination means is configured to determine the special game when the short-time gaming state is controlled by the short-time gaming state control means and the determination of the high-probability gaming state is restricted by the high-probability gaming state restriction means. When it is determined that the special game is controlled by the means, the non-time-saving gaming state is determined, and when the time-saving gaming state is controlled by the time-saving gaming state control means, the high-probability gaming state end determining means It is determined that the special game control means controls the special game from the time when the end of the high probability game state is determined and the end of the high probability game state is determined until the control of the short-time game state ends. If it is done, the short-time gaming state is determined.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the short-time gaming state is controlled and it is determined that the special game is controlled when the determination of the high-probability gaming state is restricted, the short-time gaming state is terminated. That is, when the limiter function is activated, the number of continuations of the short-time gaming state is limited to a specific specified number. On the other hand, when the short-time gaming state is controlled, the end of the high-probability gaming state is determined, and it is determined that the special game control is performed from the end of the high-probability gaming state to the end of the short-time gaming state control. And the short-time gaming state continues.
Here, when the high probability gaming state ends, the probability determination number (the number of limiters) is initialized, and the state shifts to the low probability gaming state. When the high-probability gaming state ends in the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, and the special game is controlled again in the short-time gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, the probability determination count is initialized. The short-time gaming state will continue.
For this reason, it is possible to generate a case in which the time-saving gaming state does not end even if the number of times of the time-saving gaming state reaches a specific specified number of times. Thereby, it is possible to make the player appear as if the limitation on the number of times of the short-time gaming state by the limiter function has been temporarily removed (it can appear as if the limiter number has been added).
Therefore, even if a limiter function for restricting the transition to the high probability gaming state is provided, the interest of the game can be further improved.

In addition, when shifting to the low-probability gaming state in the time-saving gaming state, the time-shorting termination condition is satisfied without determining that the special game is controlled, and the time-shorting gaming state may be terminated.
Therefore, the short-time gaming state does not necessarily continue until a specific specified number of times, and even if the short-time gaming state does not reach the specific specified number of times, it can be interested in whether or not the short-time gaming state can be continued. .

  From the above, when transitioning from a high probability gaming state to a low probability gaming state with a predetermined fall probability in a short-time gaming state, a "crisis for termination of the short-time gaming state" and "an opportunity for an additional chance of the limiter number" are given. Can improve the interest of the game.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the number of time-determined determination times is counted as the number of times determined by the time-short game state determining means. Means (sub-CPU 102a that performs S1695), time-determined number-of-times storage means (time-short duration count counter in the sub RAM 102c) for storing the time-determined number of times counted by the time-determined number-of-times-counting means, and time-short game state determining means. If it is decided to shift to the non-time saving game state, the time setting determination number initialization means (sub CPU 102a performing S1668) for initializing the time setting determination number stored in the time setting determination number storage means; Notifying means (the liquid crystal display device 13, voice output) that notifies in a specific notification mode that the short-time gaming state continues. Device 18, production lighting device 16) and notification control means (sub CPU102a) for controlling the notification means to notify the specific notification mode, and the short-time gaming state determination means is the short-time gaming state When it is determined that the special game determination means controls the special game when the short-time gaming state is not controlled by the control means, the probability gaming state determination means shifts to the low probability gaming state. Is determined to shift to the short-time game state, and the notification control means has the specific short-time determination number stored in the short-time determination number storage means. In some cases, on the condition that the transition to the short-time gaming state is determined by the short-time gaming state determination unit, the specific notification state is sent to the notification unit. And performing control to the notification of.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the transition from the non-time-saving gaming state to the time-saving gaming state is made on condition that the low-probability gaming state is determined after the end of the special game. For this reason, the short-time gaming state always starts from the low-probability gaming state, and once the transition to the short-time gaming state is made, it can be a guideline that the short-time gaming state continues until a specific specified number of times. Then, each time-short game state is determined, the number of time-determined times is counted, and when the time-short game state is determined, the specific notification mode is notified that the time-short determination number is a specific prescribed number.
As a result, it is possible to make the player appear as if the limit on the number of continuations of the short-time gaming state by the limiter function has been temporarily abolished by notification by a specific notification mode (it can appear as if the limiter count has been added). Yes, the limiter function can dispel the impression that the short-time gaming state is ended, and the game can be further improved.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, when the short time gaming state is determined by the short time gaming state determination means, the short time for ending the short time gaming state is determined. A short time end condition determining means (main CPU 110a that performs S360-5) for determining an end condition, and the short time gaming state control means, when the short time gaming state is determined by the short time gaming state determining means, The short-time game state is controlled from the end of the game until the short-time end condition determined by the short-time end condition determination unit is satisfied, and the short-time end condition determination unit is configured to control the first special game determination unit. It is characterized in that a short-time ending condition that is less likely to be established is determined than a special condition that is established when it is determined to control the special game based on a probability.

  Here, the “short-time end condition” is determined that a so-called jackpot lottery is performed up to a predetermined number of short-time times (a predetermined short-time number of times is completed) or a short-time play state is ended by a so-called short-time end lottery. And so on. “Determining a short time end condition that is harder to be established than the special condition that is determined to be performed based on the first special probability and that is established” is more difficult than winning a so-called jackpot lottery. It means to determine the conditions for short-time termination. For example, when the time-shortening condition is that the jackpot lottery is performed up to a predetermined number of times (number of times-shortening), when the numerator of the jackpot probability is set to 1, a number of times that are shorter than the denominator of the jackpot probability is given. (If the jackpot probability is about 1/10, the number of times shorter than 10 in the denominator, for example, 100 times is determined). If it is decided that the short-time end lottery will end the short-time game state, the short-term end lottery will be set to have a lower probability than the jackpot lottery jackpot probability. (If the jackpot probability is about 1/10, the end probability is set to 1/100).

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, even if the low-probability gaming state is entered in the short-time gaming state, the short-time termination condition (short-time number = 25) is the first special probability (1 / 10) is less likely to be established. For this reason, it can be easily determined that the special game is controlled even in the short-time gaming state and the low-probability gaming state.

According to the present invention, the number of continuations of the short-time gaming state is limited by the operation of the limiter function. Further, even if the high-probability gaming state is entered, the high-probability gaming state is randomly terminated with a predetermined fall probability, the probability determination count is initialized, and the low-probability gaming state is entered. And even if it shifts to the low probability gaming state in the short time gaming state, the time shortening condition is less likely to be established than the first special probability in the low probability gaming state.
For this reason, even if the low-probability gaming state is entered in the short-time gaming state, it is easy to determine that the special game control is performed, and if the special game control is performed again at this time, the probability determination count is initialized. Therefore, it is possible to show the player as if the limitation on the number of times of the short-time gaming state by the limiter function has been temporarily removed. Thereby, even if it has a limiter function that regulates the transition to the high-probability gaming state, the interest of the game can be further improved.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows a big hit end time setting data table. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the open mode determination table for long hits, and the open mode determination table for short hits. It is a state transition diagram of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the time chart regarding a jackpot, a time-short game state, a high probability game state, etc. FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a gaming board, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.
When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a operates according to the applied voltage, and has a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 toward the game area 6. Fire. In the present embodiment, the launch volume 3a, the launch solenoid 4a, and the launch control board 106 that controls them constitute a launch device.

  The game ball fired as described above moves up between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then flows down in the game area 6. At this time, the game balls flow down unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area 6 includes a first game area 6 </ b> L on the left side where the turning angle of the operation handle 3 is small and a game ball launched with a weak force flows down, and the operation handle 3. The rotation angle is large, and the second game area 6R on the right side where a game ball launched with a strong force flows down. The first game area 6L and the second game area 6R are divided by a nail or a decorative member 15 to be described later, but not all of them are divided, and the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R are separated from each other. The second game area 6R partially overlaps. That is, the first game area 6L is composed of a first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 6L and a common area common to the second game area 6R, and the second game area 6R is The second dedicated area is composed of only the second game area 6R and the common area.

  In addition, a plurality of general winning ports 7 are provided in the first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 6L. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When the general winning port detecting switch 7a detects a winning game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is provided. To be paid out.

Further, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided in each of the dedicated areas of the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, a random number value for hit determination is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal lottery” is performed.
The reason why the normal symbol gates 8 are provided in the exclusive areas of the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R in this way is to allow the first starting area 9 to win a game ball in the first game area 6L. When playing a game, the game ball passes through the normal design gate 8, and even if the game ball wins at the first starting port 9, it passes through the normal design gate 8 before the jackpot. This is because the startable variable winning device can be opened immediately after the big hit by the game ball.

Further, similarly to the general winning opening 7, a first start opening 9 through which a game ball can be won is provided at a lower position of the first dedicated area including only the first gaming area 6 </ b> L. In addition, a second start port 10 is provided at a position of the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state. It is controlled to move according to the mode. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, the winning prevention member 16 located immediately above the second starting port 10 becomes an obstacle and cannot accept a game ball. It is said. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a receiving tray, and winning of the game ball to the second starting port 10 is facilitated. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.
The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the winning of a game ball, respectively. When a winning of a game ball is detected, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot lottery”), is performed. In addition, when the first start port detection switch 9a or the second start port detection switch 10a detects winning of a game ball, whether or not to acquire a random value for fall determination and end a high-probability gaming state described later. The “falling lottery” is also held. Note that even when the first start port detection switch 9a or the second start port detection switch 10a detects winning of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  Furthermore, a big winning opening 11 is provided at a lower position of the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R. The special winning opening 11 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to win a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 11, The game ball can be awarded to the grand prize opening 11. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 11a, and when the big prize opening detection switch 11a detects the winning of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 12 game balls) is paid out. It is.

  At the bottom of the common area where the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R partially overlap, there are a general winning port 7, a first starting port 9, a second starting port 10, and a grand prize. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the ports 11.

  In addition, a decorative member 15 is provided at the center position of the game board 2 to influence the flow of the game ball and separate the game area 6 from the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R. . Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  A liquid crystal display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the decorative member 15, and the liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. Or display an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball wins the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player. Furthermore, in order to notify the gaming state, a background image corresponding to the gaming state is displayed.

  In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

  Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 4) composed of a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed. ing.

  In the lower left of the game area 6, the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21, the first special symbol hold indicator 22, and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies the jackpot lottery result that is made when a game ball is won at the first start port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  More specifically, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed, but this jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time has passed. Then, the player is notified. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. Note that the second special symbol display device 20 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot performed when the game ball is won at the second starting port 10.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

Furthermore, if a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 during a special symbol change display or a special game, which will be described later, a lottery cannot be made immediately. Originally, the right to win the jackpot is held. More specifically, the right of the jackpot lottery in which the game ball is won and held at the first start port 9 is held as the first hold, and the jackpot where the game ball is won and held at the second start port 10 The right to draw is held as a second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. Further, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction using the hinge mechanism part 111 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release it from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 111, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 4) that detects whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG.

  The main control board 101 is main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  A general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a large winning opening detection switch 11a are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a starting opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. Are connected, and the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21, the first special symbol hold display 22 and the second special symbol hold constituting the hold indicator. A display 23 and a normal symbol hold display 24 are connected, and various signals are output via the output port.
Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5A) that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a big hit, determines whether or not the normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. A hit determination table (see FIG. 5 (b)) to be referred to, a fall determination table (see FIG. 5 (c)) for determining whether or not to end the high probability gaming state, a special symbol stop symbol A symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the game state, a jackpot end setting data table (see FIG. 7) for determining the gaming state based on the special symbol and the data in the gaming state buffer, and the big opening opening / closing door 11b Special electric accessory actuating mode determining table (see FIG. 8) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the long hitting, opening mode determining table for long hits (see FIG. 9 (a)), opening mode determining table for short hits (see FIG. 9 (b)) ), Special design Variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (not shown) or the like are stored in the main ROM 101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. The first special symbol storage area, the second special symbol storage area, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state, and the round game count (R) storage area , Limiter count storage area, release count (K) storage area, winning prize winning number (C) storage area, gaming state storage area, gaming state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, various timers A counter is provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high probability game flag storage area, a high probability determination restriction flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a normal figure normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 101c having a high probability determination restriction flag storage area constitutes a probability determination number storage means.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 101 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. . More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, an effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table (not shown) for determining a combination of effect symbols 30 to be stopped and displayed Etc.) are stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub-RAM 102c includes a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a first reserved storage area, a second reserved storage area, a limiter count counter, a time reduction count counter, etc. Is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by the power supply from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by the power supplied from the backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Accordingly, the RTC 102d can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board and operated by the battery.
Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.
Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.
That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the special symbol variation is a jackpot.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a determination table in the low probability gaming state and a determination table in the high probability gaming state, and refers to the gaming state to determine the determination table in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming. The determination table at the time of the state is selected, and it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “lost” based on the selected determination table and the acquired special symbol determination random value.
For example, according to the determination table in the low-probability gaming state shown in FIG. 5A, 13 special symbol determination random numbers “0 to 12” are determined to be big hits. On the other hand, according to the determination table in the high probability gaming state, 64 special symbol determination random numbers of “0 to 63” are determined to be big hits. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 127, the jackpot probability in the low probability gaming state is about 1 / 9.8 (= 13/128), and the jackpot in the high probability gaming state The probability is 1/2 (= 64/128), and the jackpot probabilities of the probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state are substantially the same.

(Hit judgment table)
FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a hit.
Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a determination table in the non-short-time gaming state and a determination table in the short-time gaming state, and refers to the gaming state, and the determination table in the non-short-time gaming state or in the short-time gaming state This determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the acquired random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “losing”.
For example, according to the determination table in the non-short-time gaming state shown in FIG. 5B, it is determined that one hit determination random number value “0” is a hit. On the other hand, according to the determination table in the short game state at this time, ten hit determination random numbers “0” to “9” are determined to be wins. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the hit determination random number value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the time of non-short game state is 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the time of short time game state is 10 times. Up to 10/11.

FIG. 5C is a fall determination table for determining whether or not to end the high probability gaming state. It is a table for performing a so-called “fall lottery”.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not to end the high-probability gaming state based on the acquired fall determination random number value based on the fall determination table. For example, according to the fall determination table shown in FIG. 5C, one fall determination random value “0” ends the high probability gaming state (falling from the so-called high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state). Is determined). On the other hand, the nine falling determination random numbers “1 to 9” are determined not to end the high-probability gaming state (maintain the so-called high-probability gaming state).

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 6A is a symbol determination table referred to when determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 6B is a symbol determination table referred to when determining a stop symbol at the time of a loss. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

  When determining a symbol when a big win is made in the jackpot lottery, with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6A, a game ball won in the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 as will be described later. The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number or the like acquired at times. For example, when the symbol for the big hit is determined in the first special symbol display device, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A is referred to. If the random number for the jackpot symbol is “50”, the stop symbol data is “ 01 "(first special design symbol A) is determined.

  Further, when determining the symbol when the jackpot lottery is lost, “00” (special symbol 0) is determined as the stop symbol data without referring to the random number value.

Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect symbol designating command as special symbol information is generated based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), and the generated effect symbol designating command is used as the effect control designating board 102. Output to.
Here, the effect designating command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 indicating the content (function) of the control command to be executed. It consists of byte data. The same applies to a start winning designation command, a variation pattern designation command and the like which will be described later.

  In addition, as will be described later, the game state after the jackpot end (see FIG. 7) and the jackpot mode (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), so that the type of special symbol ends the jackpot It can be said that the game state and the big hit mode are determined later.

  Then, according to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A, so-called probability variation jackpot symbols (special special symbols) are determined at a significantly higher rate than so-called normal jackpot symbols (normal special symbols). It will be configured. Specifically, when winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery, the probability variation jackpot symbol (special symbol for specification) is determined with a probability of 90%.

(Set data table at end of jackpot)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends. According to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the gaming state at the time of winning stored in the gaming state buffer, the high probability gaming flag is set and the high probability gaming state is set. Setting of the remaining number of fluctuations (X), setting of the short time gaming flag, and setting of the remaining number of fluctuations (J) of the short time gaming state are performed.

Here, the “gaming state buffer” stores data indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. In addition, the “limiter function” is a function that restricts the determination of the high probability gaming state and determines the low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming state is continuously determined up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). It is a function. As will be described in detail later, when the high probability gaming state is continuously determined up to a predetermined number of times, the high probability determination restriction flag is turned on.
When the big hit is won, predetermined data is stored in the “gaming state buffer” based on the presence / absence of the operation of the limiter function (high probability determination restriction flag on / off) and the current gaming state.

  Specifically, if the limiter function is not activated and the non-short-time gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, “00H” is set in the gaming state buffer, and if the non-time-short gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, Set "01H" in the status buffer. Also, if the limiter function is not activated and the short-time gaming state and the low probability gaming state, “02H” is set in the gaming state buffer, and if the short-time gaming state and the high probability gaming state, “03H” is set in the gaming state buffer. "Is set. On the other hand, if the limiter function is activated and the non-short-time gaming state and the high probability gaming state, “04H” is set in the gaming state buffer, and if the short-time gaming state and the high probability gaming state, “05H” is set in the gaming state buffer. Set.

Then, based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) and the data stored in the gaming state buffer, the setting of the high probability gaming flag, the setting of the remaining variation count (X) of the high probability gaming state, Setting and setting of the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the short-time gaming state are performed.
The features of the jackpot end setting data table in FIG. 7 will be described below.

The first feature of the table of FIG. 7 is that when shifting to the short-time gaming state, when the numerator of the jackpot probability is set to 1, a shorter number of times is given than the denominator of the jackpot probability. ing. In the present embodiment, since the jackpot probability in the low-probability gaming state is about 1 / 9.8, it is configured to give a short time number of “25” that is larger than “9.8” of the denominator.
Thereby, if it shifts to a short-time game state, it can be made to make it easy to make a big hit before the short-time game state ends. In this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the low-probability gaming state is 1 / 9.8, and the number of time reductions is 25. However, the probability of jackpot within 25 times is about 93% (= {1- [1- ( 1 / 9.8)] ^{25 times} } × 100%), and if the game shifts to the short-time gaming state, it is possible to almost win a jackpot.

Further, as a second feature of the table of FIG. 7, the first special symbol display device 19 that is activated when a game ball is won at the first start port 9 and the game ball is won at the second start port 10. In the second special symbol display device 20 that is operated at the same time, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games are made different based on the game state at the time of winning the big win stored in the game state buffer.
Thereby, the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short-time gaming state can be changed, and the player can enjoy what is the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit.

Further, as a third feature of the table of FIG. 7, when the big win is in the non-short game state, the “low probability game state” (the game state buffer is “01H”. “00H” than “04H”) improves the probability of entry from the non-short-time gaming state to the short-time gaming state.
In the present embodiment, when the game state buffer is “01H” / “04H”, the first normal special symbol B and the second normal special symbol E make a transition to the short-time gaming state only with a 5% entry probability. do not do. On the other hand, when the game state buffer is “00H”, the first normal special symbol B, the first normal special symbol C, the second normal special symbol E, and the second normal special symbol F enter 10%. Transition to the short-time gaming state with probability (see FIG. 6).
Thereby, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the “low probability gaming state” can be set as the chance zone. The chance zone can be randomly generated by a falling lottery or the like as will be described later, and the fun of the game can be further improved. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the non-short-time gaming state, the current probability gaming state is difficult to discriminate, but the player enters a “low-probability gaming state (chance zone)” with a high probability of entering the short-time gaming state. It is possible to improve the interests of the game by giving interest that it may be

Further, the fourth feature of the table of FIG. 7 is that when the big win is in a non-time saving gaming state and a high probability gaming state (when the gaming state buffer is “01H”), the low probability gaming state is set. When the first special symbol to be transferred (the first normal special symbol C, the second normal special symbol F) is determined, it is configured to shift to the non-time saving gaming state.
Thereby, the number of limiters in the non-time-saving gaming state can be reset, and it can be difficult to determine the current number of limiters.

Further, as a fifth feature of the table of FIG. 7, when the big hit is a non-short game state (when the game state buffer is “00H”, “01H”, “04H”), the probability is low. Special symbols (first normal special symbol B, first normal special symbol C, second normal special symbol E, second normal special symbol F under predetermined conditions) to be transferred to the gaming state On the condition, it is configured to shift to the short-time gaming state.
As a result, when transitioning from the non-short-time gaming state to the short-time gaming state, the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are always started. it can.

Further, the sixth feature of the table of FIG. 7 is that the limiter function is not activated and the time of winning the big win is the short-time gaming state (when the gaming state buffer is “02H /“ 03H ”). Is configured to always continue the short-time gaming state.
Here, as described above in the fifth feature, the time-saving gaming state is always started from the low-probability gaming state, so if the non-time-saving gaming state shifts to the time-saving gaming state, in principle, the limiter count is the specified number of times. Until it reaches (10 times), it can be expected that the short-time gaming state will continue. Thereby, the sense of expectation for the short-time gaming state can be improved, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

Further, as a seventh feature of the table of FIG. 7, when the limiter function is not activated, and when the big win is a short-time gaming state and a high probability gaming state (when the gaming state buffer is “03H”) ) Includes a third special symbol (first normal special symbol B, first normal special symbol C, second normal special symbol E, second normal special symbol F) to be transferred to the low probability gaming state. Is determined, the short-time gaming state is determined (the short-time gaming state is continued).
As a result, the number of limiters by the limiter function is reset in the short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state is continued, so that it is not fixed that the short-time gaming state is always ended after the short-time gaming state is started. The number of transitions to the short-time gaming state can be made variable, and a specified number of times can be added by a practical limiter function.

Further, as an eighth feature of the table of FIG. 7, the limiter function is activated, and it is always non-invalid when the big win is in the short-time gaming state (when the gaming state buffer is “05H”). It is configured to determine the short-time gaming state.
Thereby, the continuation count (continuous change count) of a short-time game state can be suppressed, and balance with gambling can be aimed at.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special prize opening opening / closing door 11b. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 8 determines the number of operations to be performed in the jackpot game and the opening mode table of the big prize opening.

Here, as a feature of the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 in the present embodiment, the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 19 that is actuated when a game ball wins at the first starting port 9 is used. In the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 20 which is configured so that only “short hit” is determined and a game ball wins the second starting port 10, only “long hit” is determined. It is configured to be determined.
As will be described later, “short win” is a special game in which it is difficult to win a game ball in the opened big winning opening 11, and “long win” allows a game ball to win in the opened big winning opening 11. It is an easy special game.

(Open mode determination table)
FIG. 9 is an opening mode determination table showing details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 8, FIG. 9A is an opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. FIG.
Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, the closing time, and the maximum count are stored in association with each other.

  Here, the opening time of “short win” (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above, and therefore, the big winning opening opening / closing door 11b is opened. Even so, it is difficult to win the big prize opening 11, and the “short win” opening mode can be said to be “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

(Game state transition diagram)
FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram of the gaming state performed in the present embodiment.

First, when the power is turned on and the game data is initialized, the game starts from the “low probability gaming state and non-time-saving gaming state”.
In this state, since it is a non-time-saving gaming state, the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting port 10 are unlikely to be in the second mode, and it is difficult to win a game ball in the second starting port 10. A game in which a game ball is launched toward the first game area 6L is aimed at the first start port 9.
Here, in the “low-probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state”, when the game ball is won at the first starting port 9, the jackpot probability is about 1 / 9.8 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the transition probability (probability change entry rate) to the high probability gaming state is set to 90%, and the transition probability to the short-time gaming state is set to 10%. 6 to 8 are related to each other, and when a big hit is made, the short hit game (short time no probability change short hit) that shifts to the non-short-time gaming state and the high probability gaming state is determined at 90%, and the short-time gaming state and A short game (short time and normal short game) that shifts to the low probability gaming state is determined at 10%.
In this state, although the jackpot winning probability (about 1/10) is high, even if the jackpot is won, the probability variable short hit with almost no time is determined.

This “low-probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state” has an improved transition probability to the short-time gaming state (5% → 10%) compared to “high-probability gaming state and non-time-short gaming state” described later. .
Thereby, the “low probability gaming state and non-timeless gaming state” can be provided as a chance zone with a high transition probability to the time-saving gaming state.
In particular, as will be described later, when the limiter function is activated, the state is forcibly shifted to the “low probability gaming state”. Therefore, a low probability gaming state (chance zone) occurs every time the limiter count reaches the specified number, and the chance Zones can be generated periodically.

In the above case, when the probability change short hit without time reduction is determined, after the short hit is finished, the state shifts to the “high probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state (limiter function not activated)”. At this time, the limiter count is updated by adding 1.
Even in this state, since it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a game for launching a game ball toward the first gaming area 6L is performed aiming at the first starting port 9.
Here, in the “high-probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state (limiter function not activated)”, the winning probability is 1 as shown in FIG. / 2, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the transition probability (probability entry rate) to the high probability gaming state is set to 90%, and the transition probability to the short-time gaming state is set to 5%. . 6 to 8 are related to each other. When a big hit is made, the short hit game (non-short-time probability variable short-term game) that shifts to the non-time-saving game state and the high-probability game state is determined at 90%, and the non-time-short game state In addition, the short win game (normal short hit without time reduction) is determined at 5%, and the short win game (short normal play short with short time) that shifts to the low probability game state is 5%. It is determined.
Even in this “high-probability gaming state and non-time-short gaming state (limiter function not activated)”, the probability of winning the jackpot is high.

Here, in the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is ended every time a game ball wins the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 regardless of the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. "Falling lottery". The probability of the falling lottery is set to 1/10 as shown in FIG. 5, and the probability variation gaming state is randomly ended at 1/10. Then, when the high probability gaming state is ended by the falling lottery in the non-time-saving gaming state, the game proceeds to the chance zone of the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state.
Thereby, it is possible to randomly shift to the chance zone of the low probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state, and it is possible to always keep expectation for the transition to the chance zone even in the non-time saving gaming state.

Then, when the short-term probability change short hit is continuously determined and the limiter count becomes “10”, the state shifts to the “high probability gaming state and non-time-short gaming state (limiter function operation)”.
Here, in the “high-probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state (limiter function operation)”, when the game ball is won at the first starting port 9, the jackpot probability is 1 / as shown in FIG. 6, the probability of transition to the high probability gaming state (probability rush rate) is set to 0%, and the probability of transition to the short-time gaming state is set to 5%, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are related to each other, and when a big hit is made, the short hit game (the normal short hit without a short time) that shifts to the non-short-time gaming state and the low-probability gaming state is determined at 95%, and the short-time gaming state and The short win game (short time and normal short win) to shift to the low probability game state is determined at 5%.

  The setting of the “high probability gaming state and non-short time gaming state (limiter function activated)” state and the “high probability gaming state and non-time short gaming state (limiter function not activated)” state is set to the high probability gaming state. It is the same except that the transition probability (probability rush rate) is greatly different (90% → 0%).

In addition, in the above “low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state” and “high probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state”, when the normal short hit without time saving is determined, the limiter count is reset and “low probability “Game state and non-time saving game state”.
For this reason, it is difficult to determine the occurrence time of the above chance zone, and the player has a sense of expectation that they are currently staying in the chance zone, or the next jackpot will be used as a trigger to move to the chance zone It is possible to have a sense of expectation that it might be, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the above-mentioned “low probability gaming state and non-short-time gaming state”, “high probability gaming state and non-time-short gaming state (limiter function not activated)”, “high probability gaming state and non-time-short gaming state (limiter function activated)” When the normal short win with short time is determined, the number of limiters is reset, and the state is shifted to the “low probability gaming state and short time gaming state”.
For this reason, the limiter count is reset by the transition to the low-probability gaming state, and the limiter count is always counted from 0 when transitioning to the short-time gaming state. Therefore, the limiter count is counted from the middle other than 0. It is possible to eliminate the disadvantage that the function operates quickly and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the short-time game state is reduced.

In this “low probability gaming state and short-time gaming state”, since the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting port 10 is likely to be in the second mode because of the short-time gaming state, aiming at the second starting port 10, A game for launching a game ball toward the second game area 6R is performed.
Here, in the “low-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state”, when the game ball wins the second starting port 10, the jackpot probability is set to about 1 / 9.8 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the transition probability (probability change entry rate) to the high probability gaming state is set to 90%, and the transition probability to the short-time gaming state is set to 100%. 6 to 8 are related to each other. When a big hit is made, a game per long time (short time and certain variable length) that shifts to a short-time gaming state and a high-probability gaming state is determined at 90%. The game per long (short time per normal length) that shifts to the probabilistic gaming state is determined at 10%.
In this state, the probability of winning the jackpot (about 1 / 9.8) is high, and within 25 times when the number of time reductions is set, the jackpot is won at a rate of about 93%, and the so-called jackpot winning length The winning will be determined.

  Further, in the “short time gaming state when the limiter function is not activated”, the short time gaming state is always continued as compared to the “short time gaming state when the limiter function is activated” which will be described later.

In the above case, when the probability variation per time is determined, the shift is made to the “high probability gaming state and the time shortening gaming state (limiter function not activated)” after the long winning. At this time, the limiter count is updated by adding 1.
Even in this state, since it is a short-time gaming state, a game for launching a game ball toward the second gaming area 6R is performed aiming at the second starting port 10.
In this “high-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state (limiter function not activated)”, the winning probability is halved as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the transition probability (probability change entry rate) to the high probability gaming state is set to 90%, and the transition probability to the short-time gaming state is set to 100%. 6 to 8 are related to each other. When a big hit is made, a game per long time (short time and certain variable length) that shifts to a short-time gaming state and a high-probability gaming state is determined at 90%. The game per long (short time per normal length) that shifts to the probabilistic gaming state is determined at 10%.

Even in the high-probability gaming state in the short-time gaming state, every time a game ball wins the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, a “falling lottery” is performed to end the high-probability gaming state.
In the short-time gaming state, when the high-probability gaming state is terminated by the falling lottery, the number of limiters is reset, and “the chance of adding a specified number of times by the actual limiter function” and “crisis of termination of the short-time gaming state” come. . As a result, the falling lottery function can give a thrilling feeling of when the short-time gaming state will end and excitement that increases the number of times the short-time gaming state will continue.
Even if the short-time gaming state is ended, the game zone is shifted to the chance zone of the non-time-saving gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

When the probability variation length with time is continuously determined and the limiter count becomes “10”, the state shifts to a “high probability gaming state and time-short gaming state (limiter function operation)”.
Here, in the “high-probability gaming state and short-time gaming state (limiter function operation)”, when the game ball is won at the second starting port 10, the jackpot probability is ½ as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the transition probability (probability change entry rate) to the high probability gaming state is set to 0%, and the transition probability to the short-time gaming state is set to 0%. When these FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 are related and put together, when a big hit is made, the game per long time (per time without normal time) that shifts to the non-time-saving gaming state and the low-probability gaming state is determined at 100%.
Thereby, the continuation count (continuous change count) of a short-time game state can be suppressed, and balance with gambling can be aimed at.

In addition, in the above-mentioned “low probability gaming state and short time gaming state” and “high probability gaming state and short time gaming state (limiter function not activated)”, when the normal length per time is determined, the limiter count is reset. , “Low probability gaming state and short time gaming state” is entered.
For this reason, since the limiter count is reset and the short-time gaming state is continued, it is possible to add a specified number of times by a practical limiter function.

Thus, only when the game ball is won at the second starting port 10, so-called big hitting balls can be obtained, but the pair of movable pieces 10 b of the second starting port 10 is originally in the second mode. Only when there is a certain time (when the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting port 10 is in the open state), it is difficult to become the second mode unless the game is shifted to the short-time gaming state.
And if it shifts to a short-time game state, a pair of movable piece 10b of the 2nd starting port 10 will also become a 2nd aspect easily, and, in the first place, a short hit game state is improved, and a short-time game state is There is a higher probability that a big hit will be determined when a game ball wins at the second starting port 10 than when the game ends. In the jackpot, a long hit that can obtain a so-called jackpot ball is determined. Therefore, a substantial jackpot ball can be acquired by shifting to the short-time gaming state.
As a result, the game of the first step is not a game aiming to obtain a so-called jackpot ball, but a game ball is won at the first starting port 9 in a non-short-time game state, and a transition to the short-time game state is made. A game for the purpose of shifting the game state is performed. At this time, the jackpot probability has been greatly improved (the jackpot probability is about 1 / 9.8 or 1/2), so that the player can always keep an expectation for the transition of the gaming state, It is difficult to decline. Next, as a game of the second step, when shifting to the short-time game state, the purpose is to make the second starting port 10 which has become easy to win a prize win a game ball and to determine the long hit that the game ball can be acquired A game is performed. Providing such new gameability can improve the interest of the game.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, in the case of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”, in the case of “low probability gaming state” and “non-time-short gaming state”, in “high probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” There are cases where there is a case of “high probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, and this gaming state is set in this embodiment. It will be referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In this embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that the winning probability of jackpot is 1/9 in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10. .8 (= 13/128) is the gaming state set. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.
On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to ½ (= 64/128). Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-temporary gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds, and The game state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 1 second, which is set shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Is set.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Explanation of hit type)
In the present embodiment, two types of jackpots, “long hit” and “short hit” are provided.

In the present embodiment, “long win game” means that a right per game is obtained in a jackpot lottery that is performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed in the event of a game.
In the “long game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed twice. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, five) wins the big prize opening 11 during this period, one round game Ends. In other words, “game per long” is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball wins the big prize opening 11 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the prize.

In this embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in a jackpot lottery that is performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 A game that is executed in the event of a game.
In the “short win game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed twice in total. However, in each round game, the special winning opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 5) wins the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished, but since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, There is almost no win, and even if a game ball wins, only one or two game balls win in a single round game. Even in the “short win game”, when a game ball wins the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 12 game balls) is paid out.

In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game” or “special game”.
In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.
Also, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after winning the jackpot and finishing the jackpot game as a result of the jackpot lottery.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a process of reading a startup program from the main ROM and initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number and the jackpot symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the hit determination random number value, and the fall determination random value.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of updating the random number counter by adding +1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter and the jackpot symbol initial value random number counter.

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is an input to each of the general winning opening detecting switch 7a, the large winning opening detecting switch 11a, the first starting opening detecting switch 9a, the second starting opening detecting switch 10a, and the gate detecting switch 8a. Input processing is performed to determine whether or not. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling special symbols and special electric accessories. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, Is sent to the payout control board 103.
More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the big winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning award ball counter updated in FIG. 13 described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 103. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 is performed. . Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the big prize mouth 11 for winning. The counter in the large winning opening winning counter (C) storage area for counting the played game balls is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the first starting port detection switch 9a, the main CPU 101a updates the starting port prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the first special symbol holding number. (U1) If the data set in the storage area is less than 4, add “1” to the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, The reach determination random value and the fall determination random value are acquired, and the acquired random value is stored in the first special symbol storage area. In addition, based on the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach determination random number value, and fall determination random number value acquired this time, a start winning designation command is generated to indicate the determination information of the start port in advance. Then, the start winning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 10. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a, the main CPU 101a updates the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the second special symbol holding number. (U2) If the data set in the storage area is less than 4, add “1” to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, The reach determination random value and the fall determination random value are acquired, and the acquired random value is stored in the second special symbol storage area. In addition, based on the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach determination random number value, and fall determination random number value acquired this time, a start winning designation command is generated to indicate the determination information of the start port in advance. Then, the start winning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8. Further, when the gate detection switch 8a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, if “4” is stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, or a random number value for hit determination is acquired. The random number value acquired in the normal symbol hold storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the first start port detection switch input process in step S230 and the second start port detection switch input process in step S240 constitutes a determination information acquisition unit.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 14, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 101 will be described.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the processing is transferred to the big hit game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 5, the processing is transferred to the big hit game end processing (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. If the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4, and it is determined that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-3, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1, and it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-5, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random value, reach determination random value, and fall determination random value used in the previous game are deleted.
In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a reads the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, fall determination) written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6. On the basis of the random number value), a jackpot determination process is performed for determining whether or not to shift to a special game, determining whether or not to end the high-probability gaming state, and determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern selection process.
The variation pattern selection process acquires random numbers for variation patterns and refers to the variation pattern determination table to determine the jackpot determination result, special symbol type, presence / absence of short-time gaming state, special symbol hold number (U), reach determination The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for variation and the random number value for variation pattern.

  In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the special symbol display device 20 blinks.

  In step S316, when the main CPU 101a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

  In step S318, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 17, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets 01H to the demo determination flag so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

  In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

(Main control board big hit judgment processing)
The jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area (whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area). Determine. The case where the high probability game flag is turned on is a case where the current game state is a high probability game state. If the high probability game flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If the high probability game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S311-6.

In step S311-2, the main CPU 101a uses the fall determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 as shown in FIG. Based on the determination table, it is determined whether or not to turn off the high probability game flag. For example, if the fall determination random number value is 0, it is determined that the high probability game flag is turned off.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the fall determination process in step S311-2 constitutes a high-probability gaming state end determination unit.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is determined to turn off the high probability game flag in step S311-2. If it is determined to turn off the high probability game flag, the high probability game is determined. If the flag is set to off and it is not determined that the high probability game flag is to be turned off, the high probability game flag is kept on.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on again in order to confirm whether or not the on / off state of the high probability game flag is changed in step S311-3. Determine. If the high probability game flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S311-5. If the high probability game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S311-6.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S311-5 that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the “determination table for the high probability gaming state” in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Select.

  In step S311-6, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the “low probability gaming” in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Select Judgment Table at State.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 as the step S311-5 or the step S311-7. Based on the “determination table in the high probability gaming state” or the “determination table in the low probability gaming state” selected in S311-6, it is determined whether it is “big hit” or “losing”.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S311-7. If it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-9. If it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-12.

In step S311-9, the main CPU 101a performs a jackpot symbol determination process.
The jackpot symbol determination process determines the symbol determination table at the time of jackpot shown in FIG. 6 (a), and the determined symbol determination table and the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6. The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value written in. And the process which sets the determined stop symbol data to a stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Note that, as will be described later, the determined special symbol is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the jackpot game process of FIG. 19, and the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG. Also used to determine

  In step S 311-10, the main CPU 101 a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

In step S311-11, the main CPU 101a refers to the high probability determination restriction flag, and determines the game state at the time of winning the big hit from the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area). The game state information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit is set in the game state buffer.
Specifically, when the high probability determination restriction flag is off, if the non-short-time gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, “00H” is set in the gaming state buffer, and the non-short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state If there is, set “01H” in the gaming state buffer, set “02H” in the gaming state buffer if the short-time gaming state and the low probability gaming state, and enter the gaming state buffer if the time-short gaming state and the high probability gaming state. Set “03H”. In addition, when the high probability determination restriction flag is ON, “04H” is set in the gaming state buffer if it is a non-short-time gaming state and a high-probability gaming state, and if it is a short-time gaming state and a high-probability gaming state, the gaming state Set “05H” in the buffer.
In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state memory area (time-short game flag memory area, high-probability game flag memory area) will be reset, This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

  In step S3112, the main CPU 101a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6B to determine a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-13, the main CPU 101a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the jackpot determination process constitutes a special game transition determination unit.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process, the steps S311-9 and S311-12 are performed. The special symbol set in (1) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by -1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 18, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. Number of times (J) 1 is subtracted from the number of fluctuations (J) stored in the storage area and updated to determine whether the new remaining number of fluctuations (J) is “0”. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) is “0”, the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to step S330-3. If not "0", the process proceeds to step S330-3 while the flag stored in the time-saving game flag storage area is kept ON.
On the other hand, if the flag is turned off in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3 as it is.

In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high-probability gaming flag storage area. The number of remaining fluctuations (X) is updated by subtracting 1 from the number of fluctuations (X) stored in the storage area, and it is determined whether or not the new remaining number of fluctuations (X) is “0”. If the remaining number of changes (X) is “0”, the flag stored in the high-probability game flag storage area is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to step S330-4. If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while keeping the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area ON.
On the other hand, if the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a resets the gaming state and the number of working hours. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, high probability game state remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area, time-short game flag storage area, time short game state remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area is cleared. .

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an opening command according to the type of big hit to transmission data for presentation Set in the storage area.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a performs a jackpot start setting process.
In the jackpot start setting process, first, according to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether the jackpot is “long hit” or “short hit”, and the release mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is determined. Specifically, referring to the stop symbol data based on the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 9 (a)), the short hit release mode determination table. Any one of (FIG. 9B) is determined.
Next, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. In step S340-3, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.
In the present embodiment, the process of step S340-3 for determining the long hit release mode determination table and the short hit release mode determination table according to the stop symbol data determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value is performed. The main CPU 101a to perform constitutes a special game type determination means.

In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special prize opening process.
In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. In addition, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set to open the special prize opening / closing door 11b, and the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step 340-3 is referred to. Based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 102, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1 at the start of the first round of jackpot, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-10 to be described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.
This “opening end condition” indicates that the value of the big prize opening winning counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 5) or that the opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0). Is applicable.
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process.
In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is set in order to close the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and the opening mode determination table determined in step 340-3 (see FIG. 9). ), The closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K). As a result, the special winning opening is closed.

In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or the value of the grand prize winning counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 5). Therefore, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.
If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the large winning opening winning number (C) storage area. In other words, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the special winning opening number (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an ending command corresponding to the type of big hit to the effect control board 102. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, in step S340-19, the main CPU 101a 5 is set in the data, and the processing shifts to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the jackpot game process shown in FIG. 19 constitutes a special game control means.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the main CPU 101a increases Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the probability game flag storage area is performed.
In particular, in the present embodiment, when the high probability determination restriction flag is on, the high probability flag is not set (see FIG. 7).
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the process of step S360-2 that performs the process of whether or not to set the high probability flag constitutes a probability gaming state determination unit.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the high probability gaming state A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining number of fluctuations (X) storage area.

In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and stores the short-time game flag based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the area is processed.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the process of step S360-4 that performs the process of whether or not to set the short-time game flag constitutes the short-time game state determination means.

In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming status buffer, A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining fluctuation number (J) storage area.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the process of step S360-5 that determines the number of time reductions serving as a time reduction end condition constitutes a time reduction end condition determination unit.

In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.
When it is determined that the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S360-7, and when it is determined that the high probability flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area In step S360-10, the process proceeds to step S360-10.

In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a adds 1 to the limiter count in the limiter count storage area and updates it.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the process of step S360-7 for adding the number of limiters constitutes a high probability determination number counting means.

In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the limiter count in the limiter count storage area is a specified count (10 times).
If it is determined that the limiter count in the limiter count storage area is the specified count (10 times), the process proceeds to step S360-9, and the limiter count in the limiter count storage area is not the specified count (10). If so, the process moves to step S360-12.

In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a sets a high probability determination restriction flag (turns on the high probability determination restriction flag).
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the processing of step S360-2 and step S360-9 that restrict the transition to the high probability gaming state by turning on the high probability determination restriction flag constitutes the probability gaming state restriction means.

In step S360-10, if the high probability flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a clears the limiter count in the limiter count storage area. That is, 0 is set to the limiter count in the limiter count storage area.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the process of step S360-10 for clearing the limiter count constitutes a probability determination count initialization means.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 101a clears the high probability determination restriction flag (turns on the high probability determination restriction flag).

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
FIG. 21 will be used to explain the ordinary map ordinary power control process.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-13, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, it is stored in the special symbol hold count (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B, the acquired hit determination random number value is checked against the above table to determine whether or not it is a hit. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S410-5. If it is determined that the winning is determined, the winning symbol is set in step S410-7 and it is determined that the game is lost. If it is, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. When the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-short-time game state. Is the time.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is ON in the short time game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 1.0 seconds to the normal symbol time counter in step S410-10, and sets the short time game flag. If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the storage area, a counter corresponding to 29.0 seconds is set in the normal symbol time counter in step S410-11. By the process of step S410-10 or step S410-11, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-10 or step S410-11. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-13, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S410-14, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol display device 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, and if the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-16. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-16, the main CPU 101a sets ordinary-use ordinary power processing data = 1, and shifts the processing to the ordinary electric accessory control processing.

In step S410-17, the main CPU 101a performs an opening time setting process for setting the opening time of the second start port 15 with reference to the data stored in the time-saving game flag storage area.
This release time setting process refers to the data stored in the short-time game flag storage area, and when the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area (in the short-time game state), the normal power release When the counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds is set in the time counter and the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area (in the case of non-time-saving gaming state), 0.2 The counter corresponding to the second is set, and the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

(Main electric board control processing of the main control board)
The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 will open and it will be controlled by the 2nd mode.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0.

  In step S420-3, if it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 returns to the 1st mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to win a game ball again, and the auxiliary game currently performed will be completed.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets the general-purpose normal power processing data = 0 and shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation processing of FIG. 22, and the normal electric accessory control processing ends.

(Command explanation)
Details of commands transmitted from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102, which are partly omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 101, will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20, and “MODE” is set to “E0H”. DATA information is set according to the symbol type. Since the special symbol type eventually determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state, it can be said that the jackpot type and the gaming state after the jackpot end can be analyzed from the effect symbol designation command. In the effect designating command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the effect designating command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  The “symbol confirmation command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and “ “DATA” is set to “00H”. This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  “Demo designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20 is not in operation, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and “DATA” is set to “ 00H ". This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol display device 21 is not performing variable display.

  The “special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20, and “MODE” is “E3H”. The DATA information is set according to various variation patterns. This special symbol variation pattern designation command is a special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20 is started. A design variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  “Big prize opening specification command” indicates the number of big hits according to the types of big jackpots, “MODE” is set as “E5H”, and DATA information is set according to the number of big hits Has been. With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “E5H”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type. As for this opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “E6H”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type. As for this ending designation command, when various jackpots are finished, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates a gaming state, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, a high-probability determination restriction flag (whether the limiter function is activated), a short-time gaming state (or non-short-time state) Based on the gaming state) and the high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state), the gaming state designation command “DATA” is set. Specifically, when the high-probability determination restriction flag is off (when the limiter function is not activated), “DATA” is set to “00H” in the non-short-time gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, “DATA” is set to “01H” for the non-short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, and “DATA” is set to “02H” for the time-short gaming state and the low-probability gaming state. In the case of the probabilistic gaming state, “DATA” is set to “03H”. Further, when the high probability determination restriction flag is on (when the limiter function is activated), “DATA” is set to “04H” in the non-short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, and the short-time gaming state In the high probability gaming state, “DATA” is set to “05H”.
As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the special symbol variation, at the end of the special symbol variation, at the start of the big hit game, and at the end of the big hit. .

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1100.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating random numbers stored in the sub RAM 102c (such as an effect random number value and an effect design determining random value). Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.
Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 102.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 28 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1610.

In step S1610, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1620, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1621, and moves to step S1630 if the command is not an effect designating command.

In step S1621, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 30 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 30 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

In step S1630, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1631 and moves the process to step S1640 if the command is not the variation pattern designation command.

In step S1631, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect pattern determination process.
In this variation effect pattern determination process, one random number value is acquired from the effect random number value updated in step 1100, and a plurality of variations are generated based on the acquired effect random number value and the received variation pattern designation command. One variation production pattern is determined from the production patterns. Thereafter, the determined variation effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined variation effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, so that data based on the determined variation effect pattern is sub-RAM 102c. Set to the send buffer.
Thereafter, the liquid crystal display device 13, the audio output device 18, and the effect lighting device 16 are controlled based on the effect pattern. It should be noted that the variation mode of the effect symbol 30 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

In step S1640, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1641, and moves to step S1660 if it is not a symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 102a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1631 in order to stop display the effect symbol 30 and stop instruction data for stopping display of the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The effect symbol stop display process to be set is performed.

In step S1660, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1661, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1670.

In step S1661, the sub CPU 102a sets gaming state information based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c.
Specifically, the received gaming state designation command is analyzed, and when the limiter function is not activated, it is “00H” if it is a non-time-short gaming state and a low-probability gaming state, and a non-time-short gaming state and a high-probability gaming state. If it is, “01H” is set in the game state storage area of the sub-RAM 102c, and “02H” is set in the time-short gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, and “03H” is set in the gaming state storage area of the sub-RAM 102c. Further, when the limiter function is activated, “04H” is stored in the non-short game state and the high probability game state, and “05H” is stored in the sub RAM 102c in the game state storage in the short time game state and the high probability game state. Set to area.
The gaming state information stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c and the gaming state information stored in the gaming state storage area of the main RAM 110c basically show the same contents, but the gaming state of the sub RAM 102c. The game state information stored in the storage area is retained even during the big hit game, but the game state information stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 110c is cleared during the big hit game. doing.

Further, in step S1661, if the information set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c is gaming information corresponding to the short-time gaming state (“02H”, “03H” or “05H”), the first state The notification mode is determined. On the other hand, if the information set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c is gaming information corresponding to the non-time saving gaming state (“00H”, “01H” or “04H”), the second state notification mode is determined. To do.
Here, the first state notification mode and the second state notification mode are used to distinguish between the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, but the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are not distinguished. Therefore, the player cannot identify whether the current probability gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state.

In step S1662, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not gaming information (“00H” or “02H”) corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c.
If the sub CPU 102a determines that the gaming information corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c, the sub CPU 102a moves to step S1663, and enters the low probability gaming state in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If it is not determined that the corresponding game information is set, the process proceeds to step S1664.

  In step S1663, the sub CPU 102a performs limiter count initialization processing for initializing the limiter count counter of the sub RAM 102c. Specifically, the limiter count counter of the sub RAM 102c is set to 0, and the limiter count is reset.

In step S1664, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not game information (“02H”, “03H”, or “05H”) corresponding to the short-time game state is set in the game state storage area of the sub RAM 102c.
If the sub CPU 102a determines that the game information corresponding to the short time gaming state is set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1665, and corresponds to the short time gaming state in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If it is not determined that the game information is set, the process proceeds to step S1668.

In step S1665, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the additional notification preparation flag is set in the sub RAM 102c.
Here, the “add-on notification preparation flag” is, as will be described later, when a jackpot game is performed after the short-time game state is continuously determined up to a specified number of times (for example, 10 times) and the jackpot game is ended. This is a flag that holds. That is, in step S1665, it is determined whether or not the short-time gaming state is after the jackpot after the consecutively determined number of times (for example, 10 times) has been determined.
If the sub CPU 102a determines that the additional notification preparation flag is set, it moves the process to step S1666. If it determines that the additional notification preparation flag is not set, the sub CPU 102a ends the current command analysis processing.

In step S1666, the sub CPU 102a performs an extra notification process for notifying that the time-saving gaming state continues.
In this additional notification process, first, a limiter number counter in the sub RAM 102c is referred to, and an additional notification mode is determined based on the limiter number counter. Specifically, if the limiter count counter> 5, the first additional notification mode (for example, a mode in which the LED is turned on or a predetermined high tone is output in a short period) is determined, and if the limiter count counter ≦ 5 The second addition notification mode (for example, a mode in which the LED is turned on or a predetermined high tone is output in a long period) is determined.
And the data of the determined additional notification mode is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Accordingly, the liquid crystal display device 13, the audio output device 18, and the effect lighting device 16 are controlled on the basis of the data of the additional notification mode.

In step S1667, the sub CPU 102a clears the extra notification preparation flag in the sub RAM 102c.
That is, even if the extra notification preparation flag is set, the extra notification preparation flag will be cleared if it is a non-short game state, and the extra notification preparation flag will be cleared even if the extra notification process is controlled. Become.

In step S1668, the sub CPU 102a performs the short time duration count initialization process for initializing the short duration duration count counter of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the current command analysis processing. Specifically, 0 is set in the hourly duration counter in the sub RAM 102c, and the hourly duration number is reset.
In other words, the time-saving continuation count is cleared once every time-saving gaming state exceeds a specified number of times (for example, 10 times).

In step S1670, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1671, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S1680.

In step S1671, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1680, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1681, and if it is not a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1690.

In step S1681, the sub CPU 102a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 105 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 104, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1690, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

In step S1691, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the received ending command and information on the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c.
In particular, even if the ending command indicates the same jackpot, when the transition to the short-time gaming state differs depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, different winning end effect patterns are determined. That is, in the gaming state (00H to 03H) in which the limiter function is not activated as the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, since the transition to the short-time gaming state is made after the big hit, the winning end effect pattern 1 is determined. On the other hand, if it is a gaming state (04H, 05H) in which the limiter function is activated as the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, the winning end effect pattern 2 is determined because the transition to the short-time gaming state is not made after the big hit. Thereby, the hit end effect can be executed in accordance with the presence or absence of the transition to the short-time gaming state.
Then, in order to transmit information on the determined winning end effect pattern to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1692, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the gaming information (“01H” or “03H”) corresponding to the high probability gaming state is set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c.
If the sub CPU 102a determines that the gaming information corresponding to the high probability gaming state is set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1693, and enters the high probability gaming state in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If it is not determined that the corresponding game information is set, the process proceeds to step S1694.

In step S1693, the sub CPU 102a performs a limiter count updating process for adding 1 to the limiter count counter of the sub RAM 102c and updating it.
Thereby, the number of times that the high-probability gaming state is continuously determined can be counted.

In step S1694, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not game information (“02H”, “03H”, or “05H”) corresponding to the short-time gaming state is set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c.
If the sub CPU 102a determines that the game information corresponding to the short time gaming state is set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1695, and corresponds to the short time gaming state in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If it is not determined that the game information is set, the current command analysis process is terminated.

In step S1695, the sub CPU 102a performs a time continuation number updating process for updating by adding 1 to the time continuation number counter in the sub RAM 102c.
Thereby, the number of times that the short-time gaming state is continuously determined can be counted.

In step S1696, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the short time continuation number counter of the sub RAM 102c is the same number of times (for example, 10 times) as the prescribed number of times that restricts the determination of the high probability gaming state. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the number of times the limiter function is operating.
If the sub CPU 102a determines that the time duration continuation counter is the specified number of times, it moves to step S1697, and if it does not determine that the time reduction continuation number counter is the specified number of times, it ends the current command analysis processing.

In step S1697, the sub CPU 102a sets an additional notification preparation flag in the sub RAM 102c, and ends the current command analysis processing.
Thereby, it is possible to grasp when the jackpot game is performed after the short-time game state is continuously determined up to a specified number of times (for example, 10 times) and the jackpot game is ended.

  Next, the outline of the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received data, and controls the output of the audio in the audio output device 18. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command.

  The lamp control board 104 reads the effect actor device operation program based on the received data, reads the effect illumination device control program based on the received effect data, and controls the effect illumination device 16. .

(Time chart)
Next, using the time chart of FIG. 29, the second special symbol display device 20, a short-time gaming flag (short-time gaming state), a high probability gaming flag (high probability gaming state), a high probability determination restriction flag (limiter function), The relationship between the number of limiters, the time duration counter, the jackpot game (execution of jackpot game processing), and the extra notification will be described.
The special symbol stop display and the normal symbol stop display are provided with a stop display time, respectively. However, this is an extremely short time and is omitted in this time chart for the sake of simplicity. Further, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is being executed, it is configured to always shift to a non-short-time game state and a low-probability game state (time-short game and high-probability game are off) (steps shown in FIG. 18). (See S330-8).

First, in FIG. 29A, the limiter function is not activated, and in the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state (the short-time game and the high-probability game are on), the jackpot lottery (1/2) is won. In the second special symbol display device 20, the probability variation jackpot symbol (second special symbol D for identification) is stopped and displayed.
At this time, limiter count = 9 is stored in the limiter count storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the short duration count counter = 9 is stored in the time duration counter of the sub RAM 102c. Suppose that a game per length of is executed (the 9th time per length).
Then, as a result of the probability variation jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 20, a jackpot game in which the big winning opening 11 is opened is executed (ten times per long).

In (a) of FIG. 29, the limiter function is not activated, and the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 20. Therefore, after the long hit game, the short-time gaming state and the high Transition to the probability game state (time-short game and high-probability game are on).
At this time, the limiter count = 10 is stored in the limiter count storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the limiter function is activated (the high probability determination restriction flag is turned on). In addition, the time duration counter counter = 10 is also stored in the time duration counter of the sub RAM 102c.

In (c) of FIG. 29, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the second special symbol display device 20, the high probability gaming state is ended in the fall determination process (see FIG. 16) (the high probability game is performed). Off) and transitioning to a low probability gaming state.
At this time, since the low probability gaming state has been entered, the limiter function is deactivated (the high probability determination restriction flag is turned off), the limiter count storage area of the main RAM 101c is reset, and the limiter count = 0 is stored. . On the other hand, the short time continuation number counter of the sub RAM 102c holds the short time continuation number counter = 10.
In addition, even if the high-probability gaming state ends, the player is not notified about the transition of the gaming state.

In FIG. 29D, in the short-time game state and low-probability game state (time-short game is on, high-probability game is off), the jackpot lottery (1 / 9.8) is won and the second special symbol display In the device 20, the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, even though the high-probability gaming state has ended, the jackpot is pulled back again in the low-probability gaming state until the time-saving gaming state ends.
Then, as a result of the probability variation jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 20, a jackpot game in which the big winning opening 11 is opened is executed (the eleventh time per long).
In addition, it is difficult for a player to identify whether the jackpot occurred in a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state. In other words, it is difficult to identify whether or not the jackpot at which the short-time gaming state is ended by the operation of the limiter function.

In (e) of FIG. 29, since the limiter function is not activated, after the long hit game, the game shifts to a time-short game state and a high-probability game state (time-short game and high-probability game are on).
At this time, the limiter count = 1 is stored in the limiter count storage area of the main RAM 101c.
In addition, after the jackpot when the hourly duration count counter of the sub RAM 102c is 10 and the hourly duration count counter = 10, the extra notification preparation flag is turned on. Then, when the transition to the short-time gaming state is made, the additional notification preparation flag is turned on, so that the additional notification that the time-short gaming state further continues is activated. When the additional notification is activated, the additional notification preparation flag and the short time duration counter are reset. An example of the additional notification mode is, for example, blinking a white LED together with a high tone of “Cuen”, etc. This additional notification is activated, so that the limit on the number of times of the short-time gaming state is temporarily limited by the limiter function. Can be shown to the player as if it were completely abolished (it can be shown as if the number of limiters was added), and the limiter function dispels the impression that the short-time gaming state ends, and further enhances the interest of the game Can be achieved.

  In FIG. 29F, limiter count = 10 is stored in the limiter count storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the limiter function is activated.

In FIG. 29 (ki), when the limiter function is operating, in the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state (short-time gaming and high-probability gaming are on), the big win lottery (1/2) is won. In the second special symbol display device 20, the probability variation jackpot symbol (second special symbol D for identification) is stopped and displayed.
Then, as a result of the probability variation jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 20, a jackpot game in which the big winning opening 11 is opened is executed (the 21st time per long).

In FIG. 29 (c), since the limiter function is operating, after the long hit game, the game shifts to a non-time-short game state and a low-probability game state (time-short game and high-probability game are off).
Thereby, the continuation count (continuous change count) of a short-time game state can be suppressed, and balance with gambling can be aimed at.

  In the present embodiment, a probability variation jackpot symbol (special symbol for specific use) and a normal jackpot symbol (special symbol for regular use) are provided, and the probability variation jackpot symbol (special symbol for special purpose) is determined at a significantly high rate. However, you may comprise so that only a probable big hit symbol (special symbol for specification) may be determined.

  In the present embodiment, the first start area 9 is arranged with the left game area 6L as the first game area, and the second start area 10 is arranged with the right game area 6R as the second game area. The left game area 6L may be configured as the second game area, and the right game area 6R may be configured as the first game area. That is, the arrangement of the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 may be reversed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first start port 9 is arranged in the first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 6L, and the second start port is positioned in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R. However, the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 may be provided in a common area common to the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R. For example, the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 may be arranged vertically.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the big winning opening 11 is provided in the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R on the right side, but in the first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 6L on the left side. The big prize opening 11 may be provided, or the big prize opening 11 may be provided in a common area common to the first game area 6L and the second game area 6R.

  In the present embodiment, the normal symbol gates 8 are provided in the first dedicated area consisting only of the first game area 6L and the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, respectively. The normal symbol gate 8 may be provided in either one of the first dedicated area consisting only of the game area 6L and the second dedicated area consisting only of the second game area 6R, or the first game The normal symbol gate 8 may be provided in a common area common to the area 6L and the second game area 6R.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot end time data table shown in FIG. 7, the number of time reductions (J) is set uniformly as “25” times, but may be “50” times or “100” times or stop. It may vary depending on the type of symbol data. Furthermore, in the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, the short-time number (J) may be set to “10000” times, which is the same number as the high-probability gaming number (X). However, in the short-time gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, the number is preferably “100” times or more than “10” times.

2 gaming board 6 gaming area 6L first gaming area 6R second gaming area 8 normal symbol gate 8a gate detection switch 9 first start opening 9a first start opening detection switch 10 second start opening 10a second start opening detection switch 10b Movable piece 11a Large winning opening detection switch 11b Large winning opening open / close door 13 Liquid crystal display device 16 Illumination lighting device 18 Audio output device 19 First special symbol display device 20 Second special symbol display device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A game board in which a game area where game balls flow down is formed;
An auxiliary variable winning device provided in the gaming area and capable of changing between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
A special variable winning device provided in the gaming area and capable of changing between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
Start area detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered a predetermined start area provided on the game board;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game for changing the special variable prize-winning device from the closed mode to the open mode when a game ball is detected by the start area detecting unit;
Special game control means for controlling the special game on condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled;
An auxiliary game control means for controlling an auxiliary game for changing the auxiliary variable winning device from the closed state to the open state when a specific condition is satisfied;
After the special game is over, based on a predetermined short time transition condition, the auxiliary variable prize-winning device is shifted to a non-short-time game state in which the auxiliary variable prize-winning device is unlikely to be in an open state or the auxiliary variable prize-winning device is likely to be in an open state. A short-time gaming state determining means for determining
When the short-time gaming state is determined by the short-time gaming state determination means, a short-time gaming state control means for controlling the short-time gaming state until a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied after the special game is ended,
A low-probability gaming state that causes the special game determination means to determine that the special game is to be controlled based on a first special probability based on a predetermined probability change transition condition after the end of the special game, or the special game determination Probability gaming state determination means for determining to shift to a high-probability gaming state that causes the means to determine that the special game is to be controlled based on a second special probability that is higher than the first special probability;
High probability gaming state end determination means for determining to end the high probability gaming state with a predetermined fall probability;
When the high probability gaming state is determined by the probability gaming state determination means, the high probability gaming state is determined until the high probability gaming state is determined to be ended by the high probability gaming state end determination means after the special game is ended. High probability gaming state control means for controlling the probability gaming state;
High probability determination number counting means for counting the number of times determined to shift to the high probability gaming state by the probability gaming state determination means as a probability determination number;
A probability determination number storage means for storing the probability determination number counted by the high probability determination number counting means;
If it is determined by the probability gaming state determination means to shift to the low probability gaming state, a probability determination number initialization means for initializing the probability determination number stored in the probability determination number storage means;
When the probability determination number stored in the probability determination number storage means is a specific prescribed number, the low probability gaming state is forcibly determined by the probability gaming state determination means, and the high probability gaming state is determined. And a high probability gaming state regulating means for regulating
The short-time gaming state determining means is
When the short-time gaming state is controlled by the short-time gaming state control means and the determination of the high-probability gaming state is restricted by the high-probability gaming state restriction means, the special gaming determination means controls the special game. If it is determined to be performed, the non-time saving gaming state is determined,
The end of the high-probability gaming state is determined by the high-probability gaming state end determination unit when the short-time gaming state is controlled by the short-time gaming state control unit, and the end of the high-probability gaming state is determined. A gaming machine characterized in that, when it is determined that the special game determination means controls the special game before the control of the short game state ends, the short game state is determined. A time reduction determination number counting means for counting the number of times determined to shift to the time reduction gaming state by the time reduction gaming state determination means as a time reduction determination number;
A short time determination number storage means for storing the short time determination number counted by the short time determination number counting means;
If it is determined by the time-saving gaming state determination means to shift to the non-time-saving gaming state, a time-determined number of times initialization means for initializing the number of time-determined times stored in the time-saving time-determined number storage means;
Informing means for informing in a specific notifying manner that the short-time gaming state continues;
A notification control means for controlling the notification means to notify the specific notification mode;
The short-time game state determination means, when it is determined that the special game determination means controls the special game when the short-time game state control means does not control the short-time game state, the stochastic game On the condition that it is determined to shift to the low-probability gaming state by the state determination means, determine to shift to the short-time gaming state,
The notification control means is determined to shift to the time saving gaming state by the time saving gaming state determination means when the time saving determination number stored in the time saving determination number storage means is the specific prescribed number of times. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to cause the notification means to notify the specific notification mode on the condition. A short-time end condition determining unit for determining a short-time end condition for ending the short-time game state when the short-time game state is determined by the short-time game state determining unit;
When the time saving gaming state is determined by the time saving gaming state determination means, the time saving gaming state control means, after the special game is finished, until the time saving end condition determined by the time saving completion condition determination means is satisfied, Control the short-time gaming state,
The time saving end condition determining means determines a time saving end condition that is less likely to be established than the special condition established when the special game determining means determines that the special game is to be controlled based on the first special probability. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

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