JP5901426B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball enters a start area.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine in which a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball enters a start opening provided in a game area. In such gaming machines, a plurality of gaming states with different degrees of player advantage are provided for the progress of the game. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state with different jackpot winning probabilities, and further, a non-matching ease of entering a game ball into the starting port is different. Various game states such as a short-time game state and a short-time game state are provided.

  Further, in recent years, gaming machines in which a plurality of starting holes are provided in a gaming area and different types of special games are executed at the time of winning a jackpot by the starting hole into which a game ball has entered are widely spread. Specifically, in the initial state, a game ball can enter the first start port. When the short-time game state is set, the game ball enters both the first start port and the second start port. It becomes possible. When a game ball enters the start opening, a symbol associated with whether or not to execute a special game is determined by lottery. At this time, the type of special game to be executed is associated with the jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot, and the type of special game corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol is executed.

  The jackpot symbol that can be determined by the game ball entering the first start opening is associated with the execution of a special game with a small number of prize balls that can be acquired. A jackpot symbol that can be determined by entering a ball is associated with the execution of a special game having a large number of winning balls. Also, according to such a gaming machine, when the short-time gaming state is set, it is possible to acquire a large number of prize balls in a short time while reducing the consumption of gaming balls.

  As described above, it is possible to make a player feel tired even with a long-time game by varying the player's degree of advantage according to the starting port, or providing a plurality of game states with different degrees of advantage. It is less likely to occur and the interest of the game can be improved.

JP 2010-110460 A

  However, in the above gaming machines, the most advantageous state for the player, that is, the short-time gaming state, the high-probability gaming state, and the other gaming state And the player's degree of advantage is greatly different. For this reason, in a state other than the state that is most advantageous to the player, it is inevitably caused that the player feels tired, and further improvement in game play is desired.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by providing a new game.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is a non-short game state in which a game ball can enter a start area provided in the game area at a predetermined frequency, and the start-up is more than the non-time short game state. Execution of a special game that is set to one of the short-time gaming states with high ease of entry of game balls into the region and the special winning opening provided in the gaming region is opened with a predetermined probability A low-probability gaming state, and a high-probability gaming state in which execution of the special game is determined with a higher probability than the low-probability gaming state, and the set gaming state A gaming machine in which a game progresses under a corresponding game progress condition, the launching means capable of launching a game ball with variable launch intensity, and the game ball fired by the launching means formed to be able to flow down Has a gaming area A game board and a game ball flowing down the game area are provided so as to be able to enter, and provided in two first start areas constituting the start area and one of the two first start areas. Closed state that makes it impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the one first start area, or an open state that allows the game ball to enter the one first start area more easily than the closed state. And when the game state is set to the non-short game state, the start variable prize device is controlled to be open according to the first condition, and the game state is the time-short game state. Is set in the game area, the variable starting device control means for controlling the start variable winning device in an open state according to a second condition that is more advantageous than the first condition, Of the two first starting areas That is, the second starting area that constitutes the starting area where the gaming ball can always enter more easily than the other first starting area, and the entering of the gaming ball into the first starting area or the second starting area As conditions, random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determining a symbol associated with whether or not the special game can be executed, and when a start condition set in advance when the low probability gaming state is set are satisfied , By determining the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means according to a preset low-accuracy determination condition, the specific symbol associated with the execution of the special game, or the non-execution of the special game is associated If the starting condition is satisfied when the lost symbol is determined and the high probability gaming state is set, the random number acquired by the random number acquiring means is converted into the low probability by the specific symbol. By determining according to a high-accuracy determination condition determined with a higher probability than the determination condition, the specific symbol or the losing symbol is determined by the specific symbol or the losing symbol, and the specific symbol or the losing symbol is determined by the symbol determining unit. In this case, according to the variable display time determination condition corresponding to the gaming state when the symbol is determined, the variable display time determining means for determining the time for the variable display of the symbol, and the first start area When the time of the symbol variation display determined based on the random number acquired by the entry of the game ball is determined, the symbol variation display starts, and when the variation display time has elapsed, the symbol determination means The first variation display means for stopping and displaying the determined symbol, and a determination based on a random number obtained by the game ball entering the second starting area When the variation display time of the selected symbol is determined, the symbol variation display is started, and when the variation display time has elapsed, the second variation display means for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determination means And when one of the plurality of specific symbols is determined by the symbol determining means, and when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the first variation display means or the second variation display means, the stop The special game execution means for executing the special game by controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening in a mode corresponding to the displayed specific symbol, and the game state after the special game is ended are the triggers for executing the special game. Depending on the type of the specific symbol and the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined, it is set to either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state, Gaming state setting means for setting either the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state, wherein the symbol determining means is not executing the special game and the first variation display means When the symbol variation display by the second variation display means is not performed, the symbol can be determined based on a random number obtained by the entry of the game ball into the first start area or the second start area When the symbol variation display by the first variation display means is being performed and the symbol variation display by the second variation display means is not performed, the game ball enters the second start area. When the symbol can be determined based on the acquired random number, the symbol variation display by the second variation display means is being performed, and the symbol variation display by the first variation display means is not performed. In addition, the symbol can be determined based on a random number obtained by the game ball entering the first starting area, and when the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state, and the gaming state is the The variable display time determination condition when the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are set is based on a random number acquired by the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting area, at least When the losing symbol is determined, the symbol variation display time is longer than when the losing symbol is determined based on the random number obtained by the entry of the game ball into the first starting area. The variable display time determination condition when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state and the non-timeless gaming state is set to the first start area. When at least the lost symbol is determined based on a random number acquired by entering a game ball, the lost symbol is determined based on a random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second starting area. The pattern variation display time is set to be longer than the case.

  Further, in the specific symbol that can be determined based on a random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the first starting area, the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined is the short-time gaming state. And, if it is a high probability game state, as a game state after the end of the special game, as a game state after the special game, Based on a random number obtained by entering a game ball into the second starting area, including at least a design in which either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state is associated with the low-probability gaming state In the specific symbol that can be determined in this way, if the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined is the non-time-saving gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, The game state is associated with the non-short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, and the gaming state after the end of the special game is either the short-time gaming state or the non-time-short gaming state and the low-probability gaming state. It is preferable that at least a symbol associated with is included.

Further, in the specific symbol that can be determined based on a random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the first starting area, the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined is the short-time gaming state. And, if it is a high-probability gaming state, as a gaming state after the end of the special game, as a game state after the end of the special game, the symbol in which the non-time-short gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are associated , At least a pattern in which any one of the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state is associated with the low-probability gaming state,
In the specific symbol that can be determined based on a random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined is the non-short-time gaming state, And, if it is a high-probability gaming state, as a gaming state after the end of the special game, as a game state after the end of the special game, the symbol associated with the non-time-short gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, It is preferable that at least a symbol in which any one of the time-saving gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state is associated with the low-probability gaming state is included.

  The special game is provided with a plurality of types of special games having different numbers of winning balls, and the specific symbol is based on a random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second starting area. When the special game is executed with the determined game, the average number of awardable winning balls is determined based on the random number obtained by the entry of the game ball into the first starting area, and the special game is executed It is preferable that the number of award balls that can be acquired is set to be larger than the average number of winning balls.

  In addition, the game area has a first game area and a second game area that differ in the frequency of entry of game balls according to the firing strength of the launching means, and the other first start area is the first game area. Only game balls that have entered one game area can enter, or the game balls that have entered the first game area are arranged at positions that are easier to enter than the game balls that have entered the second game area. In the one first start area and the second start area where the start variable winning device is provided, only the game balls that have entered the second game area can enter, or the first start area The game balls that have entered the two game areas may be arranged at positions that are easier to enter than the game balls that have entered the first game area.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls progress of a game. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the winning design determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. 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 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a 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 change start process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop 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 explaining an example of progress of a game. It is a figure explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining the flow of a game. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state of a modification. It is a figure explaining the flow of the game of a modification.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

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

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, A front frame 6 attached to the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

  In addition, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18 through which game balls can enter, first start ports 20 and 21 (first start region), and second start port 22 (second start region). When a game ball enters the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, 21 and the second starting port 22, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, 21 or the second start port 22, one special symbol is determined from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. The lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed, and which gaming state the gaming state in which the game progress condition is defined is made. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, 21 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and at the same time, obtains an opportunity to acquire various rights to receive various game profits. Will be.

  Here, one of the first start ports 20 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter or the second game area 16b can be entered. The game ball that has entered is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 16a. The one first starting port 20 is configured by a variable starting prize device having a movable piece 20b, and the ease of entering a game ball into the first starting port 20 is variable. Specifically, the first starting port 20 is provided so that the movable piece 20b can be opened and closed, and when the movable piece 20b is in a closed state, the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 20 or It has become difficult. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 24 provided in the game area 16, a normal symbol lottery to be described later is performed, and when the win is won by this lottery, the movable piece 20b is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time. Is done. As described above, when the movable piece 20b is in the open state, the movable piece 20b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the first start port 20, and the game ball can easily enter the first start port 20.

  On the other hand, the other first start port 21 is located near the lower part of the game area 16 and substantially in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter. Or, the game balls that have entered the first game area 16a are arranged at positions that are easier to enter than the game balls that have entered the second game area 16b. The second starting port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter or a game that has entered the second game area 16b. The ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the first game area 16a.

  The other first start port 21 and second start port 22 are both so-called fixed start ports, and are configured so that a game ball can always enter regardless of the game state. At this time, although the ball entry frequency changes depending on the rolling mode of the game ball and the arrangement of the nail or the like, it is desirable that the second start port 22 allows the game ball to enter more easily than the first start port 21. . In the present embodiment, when a game ball is launched toward the first game area 16a, the ratio between the number of game balls that have been launched and the number of prize balls that the game ball enters and pays out at the first start port 21 is: It is set to be about 100: 20. On the other hand, when a game ball is fired toward the second game area 16b, the ratio of the number of game balls fired to the number of prize balls that are thrown into and out of the second start port 22 is 100: 80. It is set to be about.

  Note that a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 21, and the first game area 16a may be inserted into the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. A flowing game ball may enter. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start ports 20 and 21 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  Further, an attacker device 28 is provided below the game area 16. The attacker device 28 includes a large winning opening 28b through which a game ball can enter and an opening / closing door 28d for opening and closing the large winning opening 28b. Normally, the opening / closing door 28d closes the large winning opening 28b. It is impossible to enter a game ball into the big prize opening 28b. On the other hand, when the open / close door 28d is opened during the execution of the special game, the open / close door 28d functions as a receiving tray, and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 28b. In this way, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 28b, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  In the lowermost part of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, first starting openings 20, 21, second starting opening 22, and big winning opening 28b are placed in the gaming area 16. Is provided on the back side of the game board 8.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50a (image display unit) that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 at a substantially central portion of the game board 8. It is arranged.

  In addition, a production effect device 52 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. The stage effect device 52 is moved while the game is in progress, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation for jackpot.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b 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 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first for detecting that a game ball has entered one of the first start ports 20. A start port detection switch 20a, a first start port detection switch 21a that detects that a game ball has entered the other first start port 21, and a second that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 22. The start opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and the big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that the game ball has entered the big prize opening 28b are connected. Detection signals are input to the main control board 100 from these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 also includes a start opening / closing solenoid 20c that operates the movable piece 20b that opens and closes the first start opening 20, and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c that operates an opening / closing door 28d that opens and closes the large winning opening 28b. , Is connected.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball passes through the gate 24 and the special symbol game which is started mainly by entering the game ball into the first start port 20, 21 or the second start port 22. It is roughly divided into ordinary symbol games that are started by this. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 12a and the operation volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has 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 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. .

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later. The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game is set low (about 1 / 399.6 in this embodiment). The high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (about 1/41 in this embodiment).

  Also, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 20b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the first start port 20, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 20b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the first start port 20.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20, 21 or the second start port 22, a special game The lottery (hereinafter referred to as “big hit lottery”) is performed. In this jackpot lottery, when a jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the jackpot 28b is opened. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, 21 and the second start port 22, various random number values related to the jackpot lottery (a jackpot decision random number, a win symbol random number, a variation pattern random number) ) Are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area after the game balls have entered the first start ports 20 and 21 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the game balls enter the second start port 22. Various random numbers stored in the hold storage area are collectively called special 2 hold, and special 1 hold and special 2 hold are collectively called simply hold.

  The reserved storage area is provided with a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, and each of the first reserved storage area and the second reserved storage area includes four storage units (first to fourth storage units). have. And when a game ball enters into the 1st starting opening 20 and 21, special 1 reservation is memorized in order from the 1st storage part of the 1st reservation memory area. Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start opening 20, 21, when no special 1 hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first hold storage area, The special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit of the first hold storage area. Also, for example, when a game ball enters the first start opening 20, 21 in a state in which special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the second storage unit, When a game ball enters the first start port 20, 21 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the third storage unit. In the state where special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, when a game ball enters the first start opening 20, 21, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. To do. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start ports 20 and 21 in a state where special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored by the entry. It will never be done.

  Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 22, special 2 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second hold storage area. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second start port 22, if no special 2 hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the second hold storage area, the second The special 2 reservation is stored in the first storage unit of the storage area. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the special storage 2 is stored in the first storage unit, the special storage 2 is stored in the second storage unit, When a game ball enters the second starting port 22 in a state in which the special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit and the second storage unit, the special 2 hold is stored in the third storage unit, and the first storage When the game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the special 2 hold is stored in the third to third storage units, the special 2 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the special storage 2 is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the special 2 reservation is stored by the entry. There is nothing.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20, 21 or the second start port 22, one big hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, a jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state set when the jackpot lottery is performed, and the jackpot lottery is performed based on the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number. Is called.

  When the jackpot lottery is started when the low probability gaming state is set, the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery is started when the high probability gaming state is set, the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11600, it is determined that it is a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/41. Thus, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot winning probability is set higher than in the low-probability gaming state.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20, 21 or the second start port 22, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “hit” is derived by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol determination random number determination table. At this time, if the “big hit” is won by the special 1 hold, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A is selected, and if the “big win” is won by the special 2 hold, The winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in 5 (b) is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol (specific symbol), and when the judgment result of the loss is obtained The special symbol to be determined is called a lost symbol.

  According to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A, four types of special symbols A, B, C, and D are associated with each winning symbol random number of 0 to 99, as shown. If the winning symbol random number is 0-22, the special symbol A is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 23-58, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 59-94, the special symbol C is determined. If the winning design random number is 95 to 99, the special design D is determined. Therefore, the selection probability of each jackpot symbol at the time of winning the jackpot with special 1 hold is 23% for special symbol A, 36% for special symbol B, 36% for special symbol C, and 5% for special symbol D.

  Further, according to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5B, three types of special symbols E, F, and G are associated with each of the winning symbol random numbers 0 to 99, as shown. If the winning symbol random number is 0-22, the special symbol E is determined, if the winning symbol random number is 23-27, the special symbol F is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 28-99, the special symbol G is determined. Is determined. Therefore, the selection probability of each jackpot symbol at the time of winning the jackpot with special 2 reservation is 23% for the special symbol E, 5% for the special symbol F, and 72% for the special symbol G.

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

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. In the special game, a round game in which the big prize opening 28b is opened is executed a plurality of times, but in the special electric accessory operating table, the opening time, the number of times of opening, etc. of the big prize opening 28b are defined.

  When the special symbols A, B, C, D, E, and F are determined by the lottery lottery, the special game is executed with reference to the special electric accessory operating table 1 as shown in FIG. The According to the special electric accessory operating table 1, either the special winning opening 28b is opened for 29.0 seconds or seven gaming balls enter the special winning opening 28b (count C = 7). A round game that ends when the above condition is satisfied is executed four times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28b is opened only once, and the interval time between each round game, that is, the closing time of the big prize opening 28b is set to 2.0 seconds.

  Further, when the special symbol G is determined by the big win lottery, the special game is executed with reference to the special electric accessory operating table 2 as shown in FIG. According to the special electric accessory operating table 2, either the special winning opening 28b is opened for 29.0 seconds or seven gaming balls enter the special winning opening 28b (count C = 7). A round game that ends when the above condition is satisfied is executed 15 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28b is opened only once, and the interval time between each round game, that is, the closing time of the big prize opening 28b is set to 2.0 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of special games (two types in this embodiment) with different numbers of winning balls can be obtained, and special symbols A to F are determined by a lottery lottery. When the game is played, the round game is executed only four times, and when the special symbol G is determined, the round game is executed 15 times. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when winning a jackpot with special 1 hold, special symbols A, B, C and D are determined, and when winning a jackpot with special 2 hold, special symbols E, F and G are determined. That is, when a big win is won by special 1 hold, only 4 round games are always executed in the special game. On the other hand, when a big win is won by special 2 suspension, 15 round games are executed in the special game with a probability of 72%.

  Therefore, the average number of awardable winning balls when a special game is executed with a jackpot symbol determined based on the special 2 hold is the same as when the special game is executed with the jackpot symbol determined based on the special 1 hold. It can be said that more than the average number of awardable winning balls is set.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the special game. When the special game is completed, a low probability game state or a high probability game state is set with reference to the game state setting table 1 shown in FIG. When the subsequent gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state, the high probability count indicating the duration of the high probability gaming state is set to 10,000 times. The number of high-precision times indicates how many times the high-probability gaming state is continued until the jackpot lottery is performed. Here, when the jackpot lottery is performed 10,000 times, the gaming state is changed from the high-probability gaming state. It will shift to the low probability gaming state. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special game is a special symbol A, E, it is set to a low probability gaming state, the jackpot symbol that triggers the execution of the special game is the special symbol B, In the case of C, D, F, G, the high probability gaming state is set.

  Then, after the special game is over, the setting of the high-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state and the gaming state setting table 2 shown in FIG. Settings are made. The short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state is set as illustrated according to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special game and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  For example, when the special symbol A is determined and the special game is executed, the short game state is always set after the special game is ended, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big win. On the other hand, for example, when the special symbol B is determined and the special game is executed, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability game state and a non-short-time game state, After the game is over, the game is set to the non-time saving game state, and if it is in other game states, the time saving game state is set. At this time, the number of time savings indicating the number of continuations of the time saving gaming state is set to 10,000 times. The number of hourly shorts indicates how many times the lottery lottery is performed until the hourly gaming state continues. Here, when the jackpot lottery is performed 10,000 times, the gaming state is not changed from the hourly gaming state. It will shift to the short-time gaming state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the game state is set to bring about a unique game performance. Details thereof will be described later.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern selection table. As described above, when a special symbol is determined by a lottery lottery, the variation display time of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern random number acquired from the range of 0 to 99 with reference to the variation pattern selection table. Is done. At this time, if the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is a non-time-saving gaming state and a low-probability gaming state, the variation is made with reference to the variation pattern selection table 1 shown in FIG. A pattern is determined. If the game state when the special symbol is determined is a non-time-saving game state and a high-probability game state, the variation pattern is referred to the variation pattern selection table 2 shown in FIG. If the game state when the special symbol is determined is the short-time game state and the low-probability game state, the change is made with reference to the change pattern selection table 3 shown in FIG. If the game state when the pattern is determined and the special symbol is determined is the short-time game state and the high-probability game state, refer to the variation pattern selection table 4 shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined. According to these variation pattern selection tables, the variation pattern selection ratio is set for each start opening type and each determined special symbol type.

  Specifically, according to the variation pattern selection table 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, 21 and a special symbol A, B, C, D (big hit symbol) is determined, the variation pattern If the random number is 0 to 19, the variation pattern 1 (4 seconds) is determined, if the variation pattern random number is 20 to 89, the variation pattern 2 (60 seconds) is determined, and if the variation pattern random number is 90 to 99, Variation pattern 3 (180 seconds) is determined. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and 21 and a special symbol X (losing symbol) is determined, if the random number of the variation pattern is 0 to 94, the variation pattern 1 (4 seconds) is determined. If the fluctuation pattern random number is 95 to 99, the fluctuation pattern 2 (60 seconds) is determined.

  On the other hand, according to the variation pattern selection table 1, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22 and special symbols E, F, and G (big hit symbol) are determined, regardless of the variation pattern random number. When the variation pattern Y (0.5 seconds) is always determined and the special symbol Y (losing symbol) is determined, the variation pattern X (14 hours) is always determined regardless of the variation pattern random number.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the special game is not executed, and the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 80 and the second special symbol display device 82 is not performed. Based on the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, it is possible to make a lottery lottery.

  In addition, when the special symbol variation display is being performed by the first special symbol display device 80 and the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 82 is not being performed, a lottery lottery based on the special 2 suspension is performed. Is possible. Similarly, when the special symbol variation display is being performed by the second special symbol display device 82 and the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 80 is not being performed, A lottery is possible.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 80 and the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 82 are simultaneously performed. Then, when the special symbol change display by the first special symbol display unit 80 is finished, if the special one hold is stored, the next special symbol change display is started in the first special symbol display unit 80, When the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol indicator 82 is finished, if the special two hold is stored, the next special symbol variation display is started on the second special symbol indicator 82. Become.

  Therefore, as described above, when the variation pattern X is determined, the special symbol variation display time is set to 14 hours, and thereafter, the jackpot lottery based on the special 2 suspension will be performed for 14 hours. No longer done. As described above, when the gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state and the low-probability gaming state is set, the game balls are inserted into both the first starting port 20, 21 and the second starting port 22. Even if it is allowed, a lottery lottery will be performed only by special 1 suspension.

  On the other hand, according to the variation pattern selection table 2 shown in FIG. 8 (b), a game ball enters the first starting ports 20 and 21, and special symbols A, B, C, and D (big hit symbols) are determined. If the variation pattern Y (0.5 seconds) is always determined regardless of the variation pattern random number, and the special symbol X (losing symbol) is determined, the variation pattern X ( 14 hours) is determined. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22 and the special symbols E, F, and G are determined, the variation pattern 11 (30 seconds) if the variation pattern random number is 0 to 49. If the fluctuation pattern random number is 50 to 99, the fluctuation pattern 12 (60 seconds) is determined. Further, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22 and a special symbol Y (losing symbol) is determined, if the random number of the variation pattern is 0 to 89, the variation pattern Y (0.5 seconds) is determined. If the fluctuation pattern random number is 90 to 99, the fluctuation pattern 11 (30 seconds) is determined.

  Therefore, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and is set to a high-probability gaming state, a gaming ball is inserted into both the first starting port 20, 21 and the second starting port 22. Even so, the jackpot lottery will be performed only by the special 2 suspension.

  Similarly, a gaming state in which a variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern selection table 3, that is, a short-time gaming state and a low-probability gaming state, or the variation pattern selection table 4 In the gaming state in which the variation pattern is determined by reference, that is, in the short-time gaming state and set to the high probability gaming state, for the same reason as described above, in practice, A jackpot lottery will be held only by holding.

  As is clear from this, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 80 and the second special symbol display device 82 simultaneously display the special symbol variation display, but in practice, the special one reservation is practically reserved. The jackpot lottery will be performed only in either one of the special 2 suspension. Here, if it is a non-short-time gaming state and is set to a high-probability gaming state, substantially only a jackpot lottery with a special 2 hold will be performed, and other gaming states are set. In the case where it is made, only a lottery lottery with special 1 hold will be performed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, by determining the variation pattern (variation display time), specific game play is brought about, details of which will be described later.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as "normal drawing lottery") associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 20b of the first starting port 20 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one hit-determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535, and four random number values are stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. In the following, the random number value (a winning random number) stored in the usual figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as usual figure reservation.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the winning determination random number determination table 1, when the winning determination random number is 0, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and when the winning determination random number is 1 to 65535, it is determined that the player has lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/65536.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 9B is referred to. According to the winning determination random number determination table 2, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 65300, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 65301 to 65535, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is about 1 / 1.004. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the game state is set to the non-short game state, the variable display time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the game state is set to the short time game state, the variable display time is determined to be 1 second. Is done. When the variation display time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 20b of the first start port 20 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. The energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 20c is energized only for 0.1 second × 1 time = 0.1 second, and the movable piece 20b of the first start port 20 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start opening / closing solenoid 20c is energized for 1.7 seconds × 3 times = 5.1 seconds, and the movable pieces 20b of the first start opening 20 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 1 second.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the first start port 20 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the first start port 20 is frequently opened, so that the player can spend the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

  As described above, when the non-short-time gaming state is set, the first start port 20 (starting variable prize winning device) is controlled to be in the open state according to the first condition, and is set to the short-time gaming state. If so, the first starting port 20 (starting variable winning device) is controlled to open in accordance with a second condition that is more advantageous than the first condition. Here, the conditions for controlling the first starting port 20 (starting variable prize-winning device) to the open state are the winning symbol winning probability, the time for displaying normal symbols, and the opening time of the first starting port 20 (movable piece 20b). Are defined by the following three elements.

  In the present embodiment, the second condition is more advantageous than the first condition in all of the winning symbol winning probability, the normal symbol fluctuation display time, and the opening time of the first start port 20 (movable piece 20b). However, both conditions are not limited to this. In any case, by appropriately combining the above three elements, the second condition, which is a condition for controlling the first starting port 20 to be open in the short-time gaming state, is the first starting port 20 in the non-short-time gaming state. It is sufficient if it is generally more advantageous than the first condition for controlling to open state. Therefore, in one or two of the above three elements, the first condition may be set more advantageously than the second condition.

  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 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the fluctuation pattern random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number makes one round by the winning symbol random number update process described later, the winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value updating random value for the winning symbol random number at that time. When the process of step S3 is completed, the processes of step S2 and step S3 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 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and the random number counter is updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the initial value update random number value for the winning symbol random number at that time. Although detailed description is omitted, in this embodiment, the hardware determination random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot determination random number. The jackpot-determined random numbers are all updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs input control processing for determining whether or not there is an input to the first start port detection switches 20a and 21a and the second start port detection switch 22a.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18, the first starting openings 20, 21, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28b. Specifically, when detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switches 20a and 21a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, and the large winning opening detection switch 28a, the respective detections are made. The prize ball counter corresponding to the signal is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to the detection signal is transmitted to the payout control board 120. When a prize ball is paid out on the payout control board 120, a command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each prize ball, and when the command is received, the prize ball counter is decremented until the prize ball counter becomes zero. To do.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of creating external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of each display device 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting the signal of each data created in step S700, and output control processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S330)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening detection switches 20a and 21a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start opening 20 or 21, and wins a big hit. Predetermined data for performing is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22 and performs a big hit lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and sets predetermined data for drawing a normal symbol. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switches 20a and 21a. If it is determined that a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switches 20a and 21a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and it is determined that no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switches 20a and 21a. In the case, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number (X1) stored in the first hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 1 hold (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and when it is determined that the number of special 1 hold (X1) = 4, the first start port detection switch input process Exit.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the special 1 hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 1 hold number (X1) to a new special 1 hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the jackpot determination random number, searches for the vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and acquires them in the vacant storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determined random number in step S330-4. .

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 and S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 1 hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process ends.

(Step S340-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 reserved number (X2) stored in the second reserved storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) = 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 2 hold number (X2) to a new special 2 hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the jackpot determination random number, searches for the empty storage units in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the second reserved storage area, and acquires them in the empty storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determining random number in step S340-4. .

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 and S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 2 hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) = 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the current winning random number and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. Note that the normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and when the winning determination random number is acquired, the winning determination random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. An empty storage unit that is not available is searched, and the acquired winning random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage units. In the following, the winning random number stored in the storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage area is referred to as ordinary drawing holding.

  Next, a process related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation process, data “01” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process, and data “02” indicating execution of the special game end process. And are provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a performs the special symbol variation process (step S415), the special electric accessory control process (step S450), and the special game end process (step S460) based on the value of the special figure special electricity data loaded in step S410. Execute. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation process in step S415. This special symbol variation process is executed when it is determined in step S415 that the special symbol special power data = 00.

(Step S420)
If it is determined in step S415 that the loaded special symbol special data is “00”, the main CPU 100a first executes special symbol variation start processing for starting the variation display of the special symbol. This special symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S430)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a special symbol fluctuation stop process for stopping the special symbol fluctuation display. This special symbol variation stopping process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S440)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes post-stop processing. This post-stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not special 1 hold is stored in the first hold storage area. As a result, if it is determined that special 1 hold is stored (special 1 hold number (X1) ≧ 1), the process proceeds to step S420-2, and special 1 hold is not stored (special 1 hold number). If it is determined that (X1) <1), the process proceeds to step S420-14.

(Step S420-2)
When it is determined in step S420-1 that the special reserve is stored in the first reserve storage area, the main CPU 100a determines that the special symbol determined based on the special reserve (hereinafter referred to as "first special reserve"). It is determined whether or not the display is changing. As a result, when it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and when it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is not being performed, the processing proceeds to step S420-3. Move.

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-2 that the first special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the special 1 hold stored in the first hold storage area. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is overwritten on the predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted to the first storage unit. Remember. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the special 1 hold is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the special 1 hold stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for the determination when performing the big win lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the special 1 hold number (X1) is stored as a new special 1 hold number (X1).

(Step S420-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4) based on the currently set gaming state, and determines the table and the jackpot determination overwritten in the processing area in step S420-3. A lottery lottery is performed based on random numbers. When the “losing” lottery result is derived by the jackpot lottery, the data (information) corresponding to the special symbol X is stored in the first special symbol buffer of the main RAM 100c. In addition, when the “big hit” lottery result is derived by the big win lottery, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 (see FIG. 5A) is further set based on the currently set gaming state. Then, the type of jackpot symbol is determined based on the table and the winning symbol random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-3. Then, data (information) corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol (special symbol) is stored in the first special symbol buffer of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first special symbol determined in step S420-4 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S420-9.

(Step S420-6)
If it is determined in step S420-5 that the determined first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined based on the special 2 hold (hereinafter, “second special symbol”). It is determined whether the fluctuation display is in progress. As a result, when it is determined that the variation display of the second special symbol is being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and when it is determined that the variation display of the second special symbol is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-9. Move.

(Step S420-7)
If it is determined in step S420-6 that the variation of the second special symbol is being displayed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol buffer described later is a jackpot symbol. Determine. As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol buffer is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-8, and the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol buffer is stored. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S420-9.

(Step S420-8)
If it is determined in step S420-7 that the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol buffer is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a is determined in step S420-4, and the first special symbol is determined. The jackpot symbol stored in the buffer is rewritten as a lost symbol and stored. As a result, if the jackpot symbol has already been determined by the special 2 hold, and the jackpot symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the lost symbol is always determined for the special 1 reserve.

(Step S420-9)
The main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the determined special symbol type in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S420-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a table corresponding to the currently set gaming state in the variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 8). Then, referring to the set table, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined special symbol type and the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-3.

(Step S420-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80. As a result, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol display device 80 is blinked. The blinking display controlled here means that “-” blinks at a predetermined interval on the first special symbol display 80. Further, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the display control of the first special symbol hold indicator 84 is performed so as to indicate that the special 1 hold is reduced by one simultaneously with the start of the variable display.

(Step S420-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the fluctuation display time (special 1 fluctuation display time) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S420-10 to the fluctuation display time counter. The variable display time set here is subtracted until it becomes 0 in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S420-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-precision and short-time update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. When the highly probable game flag is on, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability count stored in the high probability count storage area provided in the main RAM 100 c is stored as a new high probability count. . When the high probability count becomes “0”, the high probability game flag is turned off. Further, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-saving number stored in the time-saving number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is stored as a new time-saving number. Then, when the number of time reductions becomes “0”, the time reduction game flag is turned off. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag and the short-time game flag are not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S420-14.

(Step S420-14)
In step S420-14, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not special 2 hold is stored in the second hold storage area. As a result, if it is determined that special 2 hold is stored (special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 1), the process proceeds to step S420-15, and special 2 hold is not stored (special 2 hold number). If it is determined that (X2) = 0), the special symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S420-15)
When it is determined in step S420-14 that the special 2 hold is stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. As a result, when it is determined that the variation display of the second special symbol is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-16, and when it is determined that the variation display of the second special symbol is being performed, the special symbol variation start process is performed. Exit.

(Step S420-16)
If it is determined in step S420-15 that the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a performs a process for shifting the special 2 reservation stored in the second storage area. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is overwritten on the predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted to the first storage unit. And remember. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the special 2 reservation is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the special 2 hold stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for the determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the special 2 reservation number (X2) is stored as a new special 2 reservation number (X2).

(Step S420-17)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4) based on the currently set gaming state, and determines the table and the jackpot determination overwritten in the processing area in step S420-16. A lottery lottery is performed based on random numbers. When the “losing” lottery result is derived by the jackpot lottery, the data (information) corresponding to the special symbol Y is stored in the second special symbol buffer of the main RAM 100c. In addition, when the “big hit” lottery result is derived by the big win lottery, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 (see FIG. 5B) is further set based on the currently set gaming state. Then, based on the table and the winning symbol random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-16, the type of the big winning symbol is determined. Then, data (information) corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the second special symbol buffer of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S420-18)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second special symbol determined in step S420-17 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-19. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S420-22.

(Step S420-19)
If it is determined in step S420-18 that the determined second special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. As a result, when it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-20, and when it is determined that the variation display of the first special symbol is not being performed, the processing proceeds to step S420-22. Move.

(Step S420-20)
If it is determined in step S420-19 that the first special symbol is being changed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol buffer is a jackpot symbol. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol buffer is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S420-21, and the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol buffer is stored. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step S420-22.

(Step S420-21)
If it is determined in step S420-20 that the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol buffer is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a is determined in step S420-17, and the second special symbol is determined. The jackpot symbol stored in the buffer is rewritten as a lost symbol and stored. As a result, if the jackpot symbol has already been determined by the special 1 hold, and the jackpot symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the lost symbol is always determined for the special 2 reserve.

(Step S420-22)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the determined special symbol type in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S420-23)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a table corresponding to the currently set gaming state in the variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 8). Then, referring to the set table, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined special symbol type and the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-16.

(Step S420-24)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 82. Thus, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold, the second special symbol display device 82 is blinked. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval on the second special symbol display 82. In addition, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the display control of the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is controlled so as to indicate that the special 2 hold is reduced by one simultaneously with the start of the variable display.

(Step S420-25)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the fluctuation display time (special 2 fluctuation display time) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S420-23 in the fluctuation display time counter. The variable display time set here is subtracted until it becomes 0 in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S420-26)
Next, as in step S420-13, the main CPU 100a performs an update process for the high-precision count and the short-time count, and ends the special symbol variation start process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation stopping process in step S430.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 80, that is, whether or not the first special symbol is being variably displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the first special symbol is in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the first special symbol is not in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S430-6. Move.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the first special symbol is in a variable display, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 variable display time (set in step S420-8) has elapsed. . As a result, when it is determined that the special 1 variation display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-3, and when it is determined that the special 1 variation display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-6. .

(Step S430-3)
If it is determined in step S430-2 that the special 1 variation display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the first special symbol determined in step S420-4 and stored in the first special symbol buffer. Stop display data for stopping display on the first special symbol display 80 is set. As a result, the first special symbol display unit 80 stops and displays the first special symbol, and the player is notified of which game profit is to be given.

(Step S430-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a special 1 symbol confirmation command indicating that the first special symbol has been established in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-5)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the stop display of the first special symbol as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to stop and display the first special symbol (special 1 stop display time). The special 1 stop display time set here is subtracted until it becomes “0” in the timer update process of step S100.

(Step S430-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 82, that is, whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the second special symbol is in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S430-7. If it is determined that the second special symbol is not in the variable display, the special symbol variation stop process is performed. Exit.

(Step S430-7)
In step S430-6, if it is determined that the second special symbol is being variably displayed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 variability display time (set in step S420-17) has elapsed. . As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-8. If it is determined that the special 2 fluctuation display time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. To do.

(Step S430-8)
If it is determined in step S430-7 that the special 2 variable display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the second special symbol determined in step S420-13 and stored in the second special symbol buffer. Stop display data for stopping display on the second special symbol display 82 is set. As a result, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 82, and the player is notified of which game profit is to be given.

(Step S430-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a special 2 symbol confirmation command indicating that the second special symbol has been established in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-10)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the stop display of the second special symbol as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to stop and display the second special symbol (special 2 stop display time). The special 2 stop display time set here is subtracted until it becomes “0” in the timer update process of step S100.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 stop display time (set in step S430-5) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the special 1 stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2. If it is determined that the special 1 stop display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-3. .

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the special 1 stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-5, and if it is determined that the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol. The process moves to step S440-3.

(Step S440-3)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the special 1 stop display time has not elapsed, or if it is determined in step S440-2 that the first special symbol stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 stop display time (set in step S430-10) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-4. If it is determined that the special 2 stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated.

(Step S440-4)
If it is determined in step S440-3 that the special 2 stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-5, and when it is determined that the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol. The post-stop processing is terminated.

(Step S440-5)
When determining in step S440-2 or step S440-4 that the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a refers to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is determined whether the other special symbol is being variably displayed. Specifically, if the first special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether the second special symbol is in a variable display, and the second special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol. If there is, it is determined whether the first special symbol is variably displayed. That is, here, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is further determined whether or not there is a special symbol during the variable display. As a result, if it is determined that there is a special symbol during fluctuation display, the process proceeds to step S440-6. If it is determined that there is no special symbol during fluctuation display, the process proceeds to step S440-7.

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that there is a special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, the main CPU 100a executes a symbol forced stop process. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 80 during the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol buffer is displayed. The second special symbol display 82 is stopped and displayed regardless of the remaining fluctuation display time. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 82 during the variation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol buffer is displayed as the remaining variation. The first special symbol display 80 is stopped and displayed regardless of the time. If the special symbol that is forcibly stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, a process of rewriting the special symbol from the jackpot symbol to the lost symbol is performed. Therefore, the special symbol forcibly stopped and displayed here is always a lost symbol.

(Step S440-7)
In step S440-7, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. That is, here, the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit is stored in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a resets the currently set gaming state. Specifically, when the high-probability gaming flag indicating that the high-probability gaming state is turned on, the flag is turned off, and when the time-short gaming flag indicating that the time-short gaming state is turned on The flag is turned off. Thereby, the gaming state is set to an initial state, that is, a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 01.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening start process has been executed before starting the special game. As a result, when it is determined that the opening start process has been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-4, and when it is determined that the opening start process has not been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-2.

(Step S450-2)
If it is determined in step S450-1 that the opening start process has not been executed, the main CPU 100a first performs the opening start process when starting the special game. Specifically, the opening command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

(Step S450-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an opening time timer to measure the opening time, and ends the special electric accessory control process. Note that the counter value set here is subtracted in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S450-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S450-1 that the opening start process has been executed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time measuring timer in step S450-3 has elapsed. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and if it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the ending start process has been executed. As a result, when it is determined that the ending start process has been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-10, and when it is determined that the ending start process has not been executed, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

(Step S450-6)
If it is determined in step S450-5 that the ending start process has not been executed, the main CPU 100a performs a special winning opening / closing process. Here, the special electric accessory operating table (see FIG. 6) is set according to the type of the special symbol stored in the special symbol buffer, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c is referred to by referring to the set table. Energization control is performed.

(Step S450-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28b has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28b has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-8, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28b has not been completed, The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-8)
If it is determined in step S450-7 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28b has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Specifically, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S450-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets an ending time timer to measure the ending time. Note that the counter value set here is subtracted in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S450-10)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S450-5 that the ending start process has been executed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the ending time set in the ending timekeeping timer in step S450-9 has elapsed. To do. As a result, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-11, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special power data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special electric accessory control process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S460-1)
The main CPU 100a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the type of jackpot symbol stored in the special symbol buffer and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot stored in the gaming state buffer. A probability game state or a high probability game state is set, a non-short-time game state and a short-time game state are set, and a high-accuracy count and a short-time count are set.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, a process related to the above normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the normal power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and if the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, when the hit determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area and the hit determination random numbers are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, The random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the winning random number copied to the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. . If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a sets the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a sets the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the general-purpose variable display time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual figure variable display time counter, and when the current gaming state is a time saving gaming state. Sets 1 second to the normal map display time counter.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map / general power data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map fluctuation display time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map change display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3. If it is determined that the normal map change display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol change stop process is terminated. To do.

(Step S530-3)
When it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the normal power data is 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 20c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the release table according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 20c. As a result, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 20c is the number of times of opening = 1 time, the time of opening once = 0.1 seconds. The energization control data is set. Also, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 3 times and the time of opening once = 1.7 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the energization time set in step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 20c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” in the general-purpose electric power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the normal-purpose electric power processing, and ends the normal electric utility control processing.

  Next, game play realized by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an example of the progress of the game, FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state, and FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game. The initial state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a normal gaming state (a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state). In the normal gaming state, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, 21 or the second start port 22, a big win lottery is performed. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the type of the starting opening into which the game ball has entered and the type of the special symbol determined in the jackpot lottery. The special symbol variation display is performed over the time corresponding to the variation pattern. When the special symbol variation display is finished and the special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery is stopped and displayed, the jackpot lottery result is fixed.

  At this time, in a normal gaming state, when a game ball is inserted into the first starting port 20, 21, the time for the special symbol variation display is determined to be any of 4 seconds, 60 seconds, and 180 seconds. Is done. On the other hand, when a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 22 in the normal gaming state, if the big win lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol variation display time is always determined to be 14 hours. (See FIG. 8A). In the normal gaming state, it is possible to enter a game ball into both the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, but even if a game ball enters the second start port 22, It takes 14 hours until the lottery result is confirmed. As is clear from this, in the normal game state, even if a game ball is inserted into the second start port 22, the lottery result is not determined. Further, in the non-short-time gaming state, it is almost impossible to allow a game ball to enter the first start port 20. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29A, the player fires the game ball toward the first game area 16a in order to cause the game ball to enter the first start port 21.

  Then, when a game ball enters the first starting port 21, a maximum of four special 1 holds are stored, and the stored special 1 holds are sequentially read out and a lottery lottery is performed. When a “hit” is won by this jackpot lottery, a special game is executed and the jackpot 28 is opened. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the player fires a game ball toward the second game area 16b.

  Here, when the jackpot is won by special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 30, one of the special symbols A, B, C, and D is determined as the jackpot symbol, and the special game is always 4 times. Round game is executed. Then, when the special symbol A is determined as the jackpot symbol, after the special game is finished, the low probability gaming state and the short time gaming state (short time number = 100 times) are set. When a game ball is fired toward the second game area 16b in the short-time game state, the ratio between the number of game balls thus fired and the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the first start port 20 is 100. : It is set to be about 80. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the case of the low probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, it is practically possible to make a lottery lottery with a special 1 hold. Thus, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the player continues to fire the game ball toward the second game area 16b in order to enter the game ball into the first start port 20.

  In the low-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state, when the big win is won again, and when the special symbol A is determined at this time, after the special game is over, the low-probability gaming state is again and the short-time gaming state. It is set to a gaming state (number of time reductions = 100). In the low-probability gaming state, and in the short-time gaming state, when the big win is won again, and the special symbol B is determined at this time, after the special game is over, the high-probability gaming state is It is set to the short-time gaming state (number of short-time times = 10000). On the other hand, in the low-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state, when the big win is won again, and the special symbols C and D are determined at this time, after the special game is over, And it is set to a non-short-time game state. In the low-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state, if the “big hit” is not won by 100 lottery lotteries, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Similarly, the game is repeated from the initial state.

  On the other hand, when the special symbols B and C are determined in the normal gaming state, the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and shifts to the short-time gaming state (short-time number of times = 10000 times). In addition, when the special symbol B is determined in the low-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state, the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state (hours / times = 10000 times). Migrate to As shown in FIG. 8 (d), in the case of a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, it is substantially possible to make a jackpot lottery with special 1 hold. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 16 b in order to enter the game ball into the first start port 20.

  In the high-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state, when the big win is won again, and when the special symbol A is determined at this time, the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming are completed after the special game is finished. It is set to a state (number of time reductions = 100 times). Also, in the high-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state, if the big win is won again, and the special symbols B, C, and D are determined at this time, the high-probability gaming state is established after the end of the special game. In addition, it is set to the short-time gaming state (number of short-time times = 10000 times). In the high-probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/41, it is practically impossible to win a jackpot within 10,000 times.

  As is clear from this, once in the high-probability gaming state and the transition to the short-time gaming state, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue with a probability of 77%. Become. Therefore, when the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are set, the player aims to acquire a large amount of prize balls by repeating four round games.

  When the special symbol D is determined in the normal gaming state, the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, and a transition is made to the non-time saving gaming state. In addition, even in the low probability gaming state and when the special symbols C and D are determined in the short-time gaming state, the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and shifts to the non-short-time gaming state. As shown in FIG. 8 (b), in the case of a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, it is practically possible to make a lottery lottery with special 2 suspension. Therefore, the player will launch the game ball toward the second game area 16b as shown in FIG. 29 (d) in order to enter the game ball into the second start port 22.

  Here, when the jackpot is won by special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 30, one of the special symbols E, F, and G is determined as the jackpot symbol, and the special game is 4 times or 15 times. Round game is executed. In the high-probability gaming state and in the non-short-time gaming state, when the big win is won again, and the special symbol E is determined at this time, after the special game is over, the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming It is set to a gaming state (number of time reductions = 100). Also, in the high probability gaming state and in the non-time-saving gaming state, if the big win is won again, and the special symbols F and G are determined at this time, after the special game is over, the high probability gaming state And, it is set to the non-time saving gaming state. In the high-probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/41, it is practically impossible to win a jackpot within 10,000 times.

  As is clear from this, once in the high-probability gaming state and the transition to the non-time-short gaming state, the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state continue with a probability of 77%. It will be. Accordingly, when the high probability game state and the non-time-short game state are set, the player aims to acquire a large amount of prize balls by repeating the round game four or fifteen times. Moreover, in this case, 15 round games can be executed with a probability of 72% at the time of winning the jackpot.

  When the above game state transitions are summarized, a game flow as shown in FIG. 31 is realized. That is, at the start of the game (normal game state), the game ball is fired toward the first game area 16a so that the game ball enters the first start port 21. At this time, assuming that the number of game balls to be launched is 100, the number of prize balls (base) to be paid out when the game balls enter the first start port 21 is 20, so that the player Get a chance to win a jackpot while spending money. Then, when the jackpot is won, the game shifts to a short-time gaming state and a high-probability gaming state with a probability of 72%.

  In the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, the gaming ball is fired toward the second gaming area 16b so that the gaming ball enters the first start port 20. At this time, assuming that the number of game balls to be fired is 100, the number of prize balls (base) to be paid out when the game balls enter the first start port 20 is 80. Get a chance to win a jackpot without spending too much. And if the jackpot is won, the same gaming state is continued and maintained with a probability of 77%. It should be noted that here, when winning the jackpot, four round games are always executed.

  In addition, if a big win is won in the normal gaming state, the game shifts to a non-time saving gaming state and a high probability gaming state with a probability of 5%. In this gaming state, the game ball is fired toward the second game area 16b in order to enter the game ball into the second start port 22. Although game balls rarely enter the first starting port 20, originally the second starting port 22 is configured to easily enter game balls, so when the number of game balls fired is 100, The number of award balls (base) to be paid out when a game ball enters the second start port 22 is 80. And if the jackpot is won, the same gaming state is continued and maintained with a probability of 77%. In this case, when winning the jackpot, 15 round games are executed with a probability of 72%.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is a non-time-saving gaming state and a high-probability gaming state, and a time-saving gaming state and a high-probability gaming state. In both cases, it is possible to realize the next jackpot winning at an early stage while reducing the consumption of gaming balls. In other words, two different states are provided in which the next jackpot winning can be realized at an early stage while reducing the consumption of game balls, and the continuation probabilities of these states are set to be equal.

  And, in the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, it is possible to obtain a certain prize ball while continuing the gaming state, and in the non-short-time gaming state, and In the case of the high probability gaming state, the player can acquire more prize balls while continuing the gaming state. In this way, there are multiple situations where a lottery opportunity can be obtained while reducing the consumption of gaming balls compared to the normal gaming state, and in each state, the expectation of the number of prize balls that a player can acquire Since the values are different, the player is given a sense of expectation for shifting to an advantageous state in stages, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the special symbols A and E are determined as the route for returning the gaming state to the initial state, the game state is a low-probability gaming state and shifts to the short-time gaming state. Instead of shifting to the short-time gaming state, it is possible to shift to the low probability gaming state and to the non-short-time gaming state. Even in this case, the same game playability as described above can be secured.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable display time determination condition for determining the time for the variable symbol special display is defined by the variable pattern selection table according to the gaming state. The variation display time determination conditions such as the variation pattern type and the determination ratio determined by the variation pattern selection table are merely examples, and can be set as appropriate. In any case, the variable display time determination condition when the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state and when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state and is set to the short-time gaming state is When at least a lost symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold, the variation display time of the special symbol is set to be longer than when the lost symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold. Just do it. In addition, the variable display time determination condition when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state and is set to the non-time-saving gaming state is that when at least a losing symbol is determined based on special 1 suspension. It is only necessary to set the special symbol variation display time to be longer than when the lost symbol is determined on the basis of 2 suspension.

  Therefore, for example, in the above-described embodiment, when the low probability gaming state is set, and when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state and the time-short gaming state is set, it is based on special 2 suspension. Although the special symbol variation display time (losing time) is 14 hours, this time may be, for example, about 30 minutes or 1 hour. Similarly, when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state is set, the special symbol variation display time based on the special 1 hold (when lost) is also 30 minutes or 1 hour. It is good also as a grade.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to realize the above gameability, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed simultaneously, and by setting the time of the variable display at this time For each gaming state, it was decided that only one of the jackpot lotteries was performed. And, even if you don't want to win a jackpot lottery, if you win the jackpot, the variable display time is 0.5 seconds and the jackpot is fixed. For example, the time for the variable display at the time of winning may be set to 14 hours, for example, in the same manner as in the case of the loss. However, in this case, it is necessary not to perform a process of overwriting the lost symbol when the jackpot symbol is determined by the other hold performed later.

  Further, the types and determination ratios of the special symbols determined by the winning symbol determination random number determination table in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be set as appropriate. However, the jackpot symbol that can be determined on the basis of the special 1 hold includes a special game when the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is determined is a short-time gaming state and a high-probability gaming state. As the gaming state after the end of the game, the symbol (in the above embodiment, the special symbols B, C, D) in which the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are associated, and the gaming state after the termination of the special game as the short-time gaming state It is more desirable to include at least a symbol (or special symbol A in the above embodiment) in which (or a non-short game state) and a low-probability gaming state are associated with each other.

  In addition, the jackpot symbol that can be determined based on the special 2 suspension is special if the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is determined is a non-time saving gaming state and a high probability gaming state. As the gaming state after the end of the game, the symbols (special symbols F and G) in which the non-time-short gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are associated with each other, and the gaming state after the end of the special game as the short-time gaming state (or non-time-saving gaming state It is more desirable to include at least a symbol (a special symbol E in the above embodiment) in which a gaming state) and a low probability gaming state are associated with each other.

  Moreover, the setting of the gaming state in the above-described embodiment is merely an example, and can be set as appropriate within a range in which the object of the present invention can be realized. You can also.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state of the modification, and FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game of the modification. As shown in FIG. 32, in this modification, only a part of the gaming state associated with the jackpot symbol and set after the end of the special game is different from the above embodiment, and all other configurations are the above embodiment. It is the same. In this modification, when the special symbols C and D are determined in the short-time gaming state and set to the high-probability gaming state, the gaming state after the special game is ended is a non-short-time gaming state. And a high probability gaming state.

  Thereby, the flow of the game, that is, the transition of the game state is mainly as shown in FIG. Here, what is characteristic is that the gaming machine 1 is in the initial state, that is, the non-short-time gaming state, and if the jackpot is won in the low-probability gaming state, it has a short-time gaming state with a probability of 72%, and Transition to high probability gaming state. When winning the jackpot in this state, four round games are executed, and the subsequent gaming state is reset to the same gaming state with a probability of 36%, with a non-short-time gaming state and a high probability with a probability of 41%. Set to probable gaming state. In this non-short-time gaming state and high-probability gaming state, as in the above embodiment, 15 round games are executed at the time of winning the jackpot, and thereafter, the gaming state is repeatedly set with a probability of 77%. It becomes.

  As described above, according to the above-described modification, first, the state shifts to a state where the number of average awardable winning balls when the special game is executed (the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state), and then the average acquisition is possible. Transitioning to a state with a large number of prize balls (non-temporary gaming state and high-probability gaming state) is the main gaming state transition. In other words, in order to shift to a state where the average number of awardable winning balls is most advantageous to the player (non-short-time gaming state and high-probability gaming state), a state where the average number of winning award balls is low (short-time gaming state and High probability game state), and a game is achieved by two-stage state transition.

  In the above-described modification, when the player is in a non-time-saving gaming state and wins a big hit in the low-probability gaming state, the average number of award winning balls can be directly increased with a probability of 5% (non-time-saving gaming state). (The gaming state and the high probability gaming state). However, whether or not to provide such a direct route and the probability thereof may be set as appropriate.

  Also in the above-described modification, when the special symbols A and E are determined as a route for returning the gaming state to the initial state, the game state is a low-probability gaming state and shifts to the short-time gaming state. However, it is good also as changing to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, without shifting to a time-saving gaming state. Even in this case, the same game playability as described above can be secured.

  In any case, the jackpot symbol that can be determined on the basis of the special 1 hold is when the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is determined is a short-time gaming state and a high-probability gaming state. The game state after the end of the special game is associated with a non-time-short game state and a high-probability game state, and the game state after the end of the special game is low with either the time-short game state or the non-time-short game state. It is only necessary that at least the symbol associated with the probability gaming state is included.

  In addition, the jackpot symbol that can be determined based on the special 2 suspension is special if the gaming state when the jackpot symbol is determined is a non-time saving gaming state and a high probability gaming state. The game state after the end of the game is associated with a non-short game state and a high-probability game state, and the game state after the end of the special game is either a short-time game state or a non-short-time game state with a low-probability game It is sufficient that at least the symbol associated with the state is included.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, only the jackpot symbol associated with the execution of the special game or the lose symbol associated with the non-execution of the special game is determined by lottery. However, in addition to the jackpot symbol and the loser symbol, the execution of a special game (small hit game) in which the big winning opening 28b is opened is associated, and the game state is changed before and after the execution of the special game (small hit game). It is good also as providing the small hits design maintained without it. In any case, it is sufficient that at least a specific symbol associated with execution of a special game and a lost symbol associated with non-execution of a special game are provided.

The operation handle 12, the touch sensor 12a, the operation volume 12b, and the firing solenoid 131 in the above embodiment constitute the firing means of the present invention.
In addition, the movable piece 20b and the start opening / closing solenoid 20c in the above embodiment constitute the start variable winning device of the present invention.
Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the processes of FIGS. 14 and 15 in the above embodiment corresponds to the random number acquisition means of the present invention. In the above embodiment, the special symbol is determined by the jackpot determining random number and the winning symbol random number. However, the symbol may be determined by one random number, or the symbol may be determined by using three or more random numbers. Of course it is good.
Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of step S420-4 and step S420-17 of FIG. 19 in the above embodiment corresponds to the symbol determining means of the present invention. Note that the low probability determination condition of the present invention is defined by the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 4A, and the high probability determination condition of the present invention is defined by the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4B. Is done.

  Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of step S420-10 and step S420-23 of FIG. 19 in the above embodiment corresponds to the variable display time determining means of the present invention.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of step S420-11 of FIG. 19 and step S430-3 of FIG. 20 corresponds to the 1st fluctuation | variation display means of this invention.
In the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of step S420-24 in FIG. 19 and step S430-8 in FIG. 20 corresponds to the second variation display means of the present invention.
Further, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 22 in the above embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention.
In addition, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing of FIG. 23 in the above embodiment corresponds to the gaming state setting means of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 8 Game board 12 Operation handle 12a Touch sensor 12b Operation volume 16 Game area 16a 1st game area 16b 2nd game area 20 1st starting port (one 1st starting area)
20b Movable piece 20c Start port opening / closing solenoid 21 First start port (the other first start region)
22 Second start port (second start area)
28b Large prize opening 100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
130 Launch Control Board 131 Launch Solenoid

Claims (5)

A non-short-time gaming state in which a game ball can enter a starting area provided in the gaming area at a predetermined frequency, and a short-time gaming state in which the game ball is more easily entered into the starting area than the non-time-short gaming state. A low-probability gaming state in which execution of a special game in which a special winning opening provided in the gaming area is opened with a predetermined probability is set, and the low-probability gaming state Is a gaming machine that is set to one of the high-probability gaming states in which the execution of the special game is determined with a high probability, and the game proceeds under the gaming progress condition corresponding to the set gaming state. And
A launching means capable of launching a game ball with variable launch intensity;
A game board having the game area formed so that the game ball fired by the launching means can flow down;
Two first start areas that are provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and constitute the start area;
A closed state that is provided in one of the two first start regions and that makes it impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter the first start region, or is more than the closed state. A start variable winning device that is in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter one of the first start areas;
When the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the start variable prize winning device is controlled to the open state according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time-short gaming state Starting variable winning device control means for controlling the starting variable winning device to an open state according to a second condition that is more advantageous than the first condition;
A second start area that is provided in the game area and that constitutes the start area, in which the game ball can always easily enter the other first start area of the two first start areas; and
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number for determining a symbol associated with whether or not the special game can be executed, on condition that a game ball enters the first start area or the second start area;
When a preset start condition is established when the low probability game state is set, the special game is determined by determining a random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit according to a preset low probability determination condition. If the starting condition is satisfied when the specific symbol associated with the execution of the game or the lost symbol associated with the non-execution of the special game is determined and set in the high probability gaming state, the random number Symbol determining means for determining the specific symbol or the lost symbol by determining the random number acquired by the acquiring means according to a high probability determination condition in which the specific symbol is determined with a higher probability than the low probability determination condition. When,
When the specific symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the variable display time of the symbol is determined according to the variable display time determination condition corresponding to the gaming state when the symbol is determined. A variable display time determining means;
When the variation display time of the symbol determined based on the random number obtained by the game ball entering the first start area is determined, the variation display of the symbol is started and the variation display time has elapsed. Then, a first variation display means for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determining means,
When the symbol variation display time determined based on the random number acquired by the game ball entering the second starting area is determined, the symbol variation display is started and the variation display time has elapsed. Then, a second variation display means for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determining means,
When one of the plurality of specific symbols is determined by the symbol determining means, and when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the first variation display means or the second variation display means, the symbol display is stopped. Special game execution means for executing the special game by controlling the opening and closing of the special winning opening in a manner corresponding to the specific symbol,
The gaming state after the end of the special game, the time-saving gaming state and the non-time savings according to the type of the specific symbol that triggered the execution of the special game, and the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined A game state setting means for setting to any one of the gaming states and setting to either the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state,
The symbol determining means
When the special game is not being executed and the symbol variation display by the first variation display means and the second variation display means is not performed, the first start area or the second start area is entered. The design can be determined based on a random number obtained by the entry of a game ball of
Acquired by the entry of a game ball into the second starting area when the symbol variation display by the first variation display means is being performed and the symbol variation display by the second variation display means is not performed. The symbol can be determined based on a random number,
Acquired by the entry of a game ball into the first starting area when the symbol variation display by the second variation display means is being performed and the symbol variation display by the first variation display means is not performed. The symbol can be determined based on a random number,
When the gaming state is set to the low-probability gaming state, and when the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state and the time-short gaming state is set, the variable display time determination condition is:
Based on the random number acquired by the entry of the game ball to the first start area when at least the lose symbol is determined based on the random number acquired by the game ball entering the second start area It is set so that the time for the display of the variation of the symbol is longer than when the lost symbol is determined,
When the gaming state is the high probability gaming state and the non-timeless gaming state is set, the variable display time determination condition is:
Based on the random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the second start area when at least the lose symbol is determined based on the random number acquired by the game ball entering the first start area The gaming machine is characterized in that the display time of the symbol variation display is set to be longer than when the lost symbol is determined. In the specific symbol that can be determined based on a random number acquired by the entry of a game ball into the first starting area, the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined is the short-time gaming state, and In the case of a high probability gaming state, as the gaming state after the end of the special game, the symbol associated with the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, and the gaming state after the end of the special game as the gaming state At least a design in which any one of the gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state and the low probability gaming state are associated with each other is included,
In the specific symbol that can be determined based on a random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined is the non-short-time gaming state, And, if it is a high-probability gaming state, as a gaming state after the end of the special game, as a game state after the end of the special game, the symbol associated with the non-time-short gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least a symbol in which any one of the time-saving gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state is associated with the low-probability gaming state is included. In the specific symbol that can be determined based on a random number acquired by the entry of a game ball into the first starting area, the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined is the short-time gaming state, and In the case of a high-probability gaming state, as a gaming state after the end of the special game, as a gaming state after the end of the special game, the symbol associated with the non-short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, At least a design in which either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state is associated with the low-probability gaming state is included,
In the specific symbol that can be determined based on a random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, the gaming state when the specific symbol is determined is the non-short-time gaming state, And, if it is a high-probability gaming state, as a gaming state after the end of the special game, as a game state after the end of the special game, the symbol associated with the non-time-short gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least a symbol in which any one of the time-saving gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state is associated with the low-probability gaming state is included. The special game is provided with a plurality of types of special games with different number of winning balls.
An average number of awardable winning balls when the specific symbol is determined based on a random number acquired by entering a game ball into the second start area and a special game is executed is a game to the first start area. The number of award balls that can be earned is set to be greater than that when the specific symbol is determined and a special game is executed based on a random number acquired by entering a ball. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. The gaming area is
According to the firing strength of the launching means, it has a first game area and a second game area with different game ball entry frequencies,
The other first starting area is:
Only a game ball that has entered the first game area can enter, or a position where a game ball that has entered the first game area is easier to enter than a game ball that has entered the second game area Arranged
The one first start area provided with the start variable winning device, and the second start area,
Only a game ball that has entered the second game area can enter, or a game ball that has entered the second game area is easier to enter than a game ball that has entered the first game area The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is arranged in a row.

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