JP6792938B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a plurality of types of starting ports.

Conventionally, a jackpot or a loss is determined on the condition that a game ball enters the starting port, and a game machine that determines a special symbol based on the determination result is widely used. The special symbol is associated with the game profit given to the player, such as whether or not a major role game in which the big winning opening is opened can be executed. When the special symbol is determined, the special symbol display is displayed at a predetermined time. After the symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a period of time, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display (hereinafter, the game from the determination of the symbol to the stop display of the symbol is referred to as a "variable game").

In such a game machine, two start ports, a first start port and a second start port, are provided, and when a special symbol is determined due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port. Is displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display, and when a special symbol is determined due to the entry of a game ball into the second starting port, the second special symbol display is used. Some patterns are displayed in a variable manner.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine in which a variable display of a symbol on the first special symbol display and a variable display of a symbol on the second special symbol display are executed in parallel at the same time (hereinafter, "simultaneous turning machine"). Is called) has been proposed. In such a simultaneous turning machine, various playability is brought about by the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on each of the two special symbol indicators and the setting of the time of the variable display of the symbol on both special symbol indicators. Is done.

For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the game progresses in any one of a plurality of gaming states having different degrees of advantage, and whether or not the big role game can be executed, that is, whether or not the big hit can be won, and the big role The game state set after the end of the game is determined. At this time, when the game state is set to be advantageous to the player as the game state after the end of the big role game, the game can be continued in the advantageous game state, that is, the jackpot that can be executed in the advantageous game state. The upper limit of the number of lottery (so-called "ST number") is set. Then, each time the variable game is executed, the number of times the variable game is executed is updated, and when the updated number of executions reaches the ST number, the advantageous game state is changed to a more disadvantageous game state than the advantageous game state. The settings will be changed.

JP-A-2015-13042

In the technique of Patent Document 1, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display during the variable game, the jackpot symbol is displayed. While limiting the decision, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one of the special symbol indicators is determined to be a lost symbol.

Here, if the update of the number of executions of the above-mentioned variable game is executed even in the variable game in which the determination of the jackpot symbol is restricted, the determination of the jackpot symbol advantageous to the player is already restricted. Nevertheless, the number of variable games that proceed in an advantageous game state is also reduced, which may reduce the player's willingness to play.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in motivation for playing a game and improving the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine of the present invention is played in any one of a plurality of gaming states including at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state different from the first gaming state. A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed, a first start area and a second start area in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and the first A jackpot symbol and a small hit associated with the execution of the jackpot opening / closing game in which the jackpot provided in the game zone is controlled to open / close on condition that the game ball enters the starting area or the second starting zone. A symbol determining means for determining one of the symbols and a plurality of symbols including at least a lost symbol associated with the non-execution of the grand prize opening opening / closing game, and the symbol determining means. Once determined, the fluctuation time determining means for determining the fluctuation time, which is the time until the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, and the game ball to the first starting region according to a predetermined fluctuation time determination condition. When the symbol is determined by the approach, the variation of the symbol is displayed over the variation time of the determined symbol, and when the variation time elapses, the symbol determined by the symbol determination means is stopped. When the first variable game to be displayed is executed and the symbol is determined with the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, the variable display of the symbol is displayed over the variable time of the determined symbol. The symbol display control means is provided with a symbol display control means for executing a second variable game for stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determination means when the fluctuation time elapses, and the symbol display control means is the first. The variable game and the second variable game can be executed in parallel, and the symbol determining means displays a symbol stopped and displayed in either the first variable game or the second variable game. when determining the without large per symbol determines the bonus game symbol during execution of another variation game that appears stopped, the running of the other variations game that the small hit symbols are stopped and displayed it is possible determine the jackpot symbol, the without determining the small win symbol, the large per symbol is running in the other variation game that appears stopped, variation while determining the pre KIHA shift diagram pattern In the game, the transition from the second game state to the first game state is not executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation for playing a game and improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which shows the state which the door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd prize opening. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls the progress of a game. It is 1st figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a 2nd figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the hit symbol random number determination table and the small hit symbol random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the relationship of a game state, a type of a special symbol, a variation time, and a hold type. It is a figure explaining the special electric accessory actuating ram set table. It is a figure explaining the game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the opening and closing mode of the 2nd prize opening and the specific area in the 1st and 2nd round games. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the gametability to affect the game machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the CPU initialization process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the evacuation process at the time of power-off in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st start port passing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd start port passage processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening passing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the specific area passing process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is the 2nd flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special symbol change in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening preprocessing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening / closing switching process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening opening control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big prize opening end wait processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol change waiting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the process during ordinary symbol change in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the processing before opening the winning opening of a normal electric accessory in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the ordinary electric accessory winning opening end weight processing in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the hit determination random number determination table concerning the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the fall determination random number determination table which concerns on the 2nd modification. It is 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board which concerns on 2nd modification. It is the 2nd flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board which concerns on 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the fall determination process in the main control board which concerns on 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the symbol whose decision is restricted, and the symbol which is rewritten when the decision is restricted.

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

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the game machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a surrounding space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 that is openably and closably attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism, and the like. The middle frame 104 is provided with a front frame 106 that is openably and closably attached by a hinge mechanism.

Similar to the outer frame 102, the middle frame 104 has a surrounding space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the surrounding space. Further, the front frame 106 holds a transparent plate 110 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined interval, and from the front side of the game machine 100. , The game board 108 becomes visible through the transparent plate 110.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game machine 100. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the game machine 100 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can rotate the operation handle 112. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a firing operation, the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 is not shown. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game ball launched in this way rises between the rails 114a and 114b provided on the game board 108 and is guided to the game area 116.

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

The game area 116 includes a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of entry of the game balls is different from each other according to the firing intensity of the firing mechanism and the game balls can be hit separately. The first game area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100, and the second game area 116b is the game area 116 as seen from the player facing the game machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game ball launched by the launch mechanism with a firing intensity lower than the predetermined intensity enters the first game area 116a and is launched with a firing intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined intensity. The resulting game ball enters the second game area 116b.

Further, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting port 120, and a second starting port 122 into which a game ball can enter, and these general winning openings 118, the first starting port 120, and the second starting port 122 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the starting port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

As will be described in detail later, a first starting area is provided in the first starting port 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting port 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the game ball enters the first start area or the second start area, any one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is used. A lottery is held to determine the special symbol of 1. Each special symbol is associated with whether or not a large role game or a small hit game, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed. Therefore, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

Further, the second starting port 122 is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed, so that the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 122 changes according to the state of the movable piece 122b. It has become. Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the approach area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery of ordinary symbols described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is set for a predetermined time. It is controlled to the open state. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is opened, the movable piece 122b functions as a saucer for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 122. Here, it is determined that when the second starting port 122 is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, but the second starting port 122 is in the closed state. Even in a certain case, the game ball may be configured to be able to enter the ball at a constant frequency.

In addition, only the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a can enter the first start port 120, or the game ball flowing down the first game area 116a flows down the second game area 116b. It is arranged in a position that is easier to enter than the game ball. Further, only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second starting port 122, or the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b flows down the first game area 116a. It is arranged in a position that is easier to enter than the game ball.

Further, only the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second game area 116b, or the game ball that has entered the second game area 116b is the first game area 116a. The first big winning opening 126 and the second big winning opening 128 are provided at positions where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are collectively referred to as a large winning opening. An opening / closing door 126b is provided in the first large winning opening 126 so as to be openable / closable. Normally, the opening / closing door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126 to allow a game ball to enter the first large winning opening 126. The ball is impossible. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned major game is executed, the opening / closing door 126b is opened, the opening / closing door 126b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 126. Then, when the game ball enters the first prize opening 126, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

Further, the opening / closing door 128b of the second large winning opening 128 is provided so that the opening / closing door 128b can be opened / closed. Normally, the opening / closing door 128b closes the second large winning opening 128 to allow the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 128. It is impossible to enter the ball. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big role game or the small hit game described later is executed, the opening / closing door 128b is opened, the opening / closing door 128b functions as a saucer, and the game ball enters the second large winning opening 128. A sphere is possible. Then, when the game ball enters the second prize opening 128, the predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

At the bottom of the game area 116, none of the general winning openings 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first major winning opening 126, and the second major winning opening 128 entered the ball. A discharge port 130 is provided to discharge the game ball from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108.

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

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

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

The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed according to the image and the like displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

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

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

Reference numeral 132 in the figure is an upper plate on which the prize ball paid out from the game machine 100 and the game ball rented from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper plate 132 is filled with the game ball, the game ball becomes It will be guided to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball extraction hole (not shown) for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 134 is formed. This ball extraction hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but by pressing the ball extraction knob 134a, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball extraction knob 134a, and the ball extraction hole It is possible to discharge the game ball below the lower plate 134.

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the second large winning opening 128. As described above, the second game area 116b is provided with the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, and among them, a specific area is provided inside the second large winning opening 128. 140b is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3A, a lead-out path 128d is provided inside the second major winning opening 128, and the second major winning opening 128 is a game in which the ball enters the second major winning opening 128. The sphere is tilted so as to be guided by the lead path 128d. The lead-out path 128d is provided with a specific area 140b and a non-specific area 140c formed of holes through which the game ball can pass, and the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 128 is in the specific area 140b and non-specific area 140b. It is configured to pass through any of the specific areas 140c and be discharged to the back side of the game board 108.

The second special winning opening 128 is provided with a movable member 142 that opens and closes the specific area 140b and the non-specific area 140c. The movable member 142 switches between a state in which the game ball can enter the specific area 140b and a state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific area 140b by its movement (sliding). More specifically, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3B, the non-specific region 140c is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the specific region 140b. On the other hand, when the movable member 142 is displaced to the position shown in FIG. 3C, the specific area 140b is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the non-specific area 140c. As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the specific area 140b during the execution of the large role game, the game state after the end of the large role game is set to the high probability game state, and is specified during the execution of the large role game. When the game ball does not enter the area 140b, the game state after the end of the major role game is set to the low probability game state.

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

The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. Based on the input signals from each detection switch and timer, the main CPU 300a reads the program stored in the main ROM 300b and performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display, or produces the result of arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

The main control board 300 has a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting port 120. Detection switch 120s, 2nd start port detection switch 122s for detecting that a game ball has entered the 2nd start port 122, gate detection switch 124s for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, 1st grand prize opening First big winning opening detection switch 126s that detects that a game ball has entered 126, second big winning opening detection switch 128s that detects that a game ball has entered the second big winning opening 128, specific area 140b A specific area detection switch 140s for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected to the main control board 300, and a detection signal is input from each of these detection switches to the main control board 300.

Further, on the main control board 300, a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 and a first large winning opening solenoid that operates the opening / closing door 126b that opens and closes the first special winning opening 126 The 126c, the second special winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening / closing door 128b that opens and closes the second special winning opening 128, and the movable member drive solenoid 142c that moves the movable member 142 provided in the second special winning opening 128. , And the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 122, the first special winning opening 126, the second special winning opening 128, and the specific area 140b.

Further, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol display. The symbol hold indicator 170 and the right-handed notification indicator 172 are connected to each other, and the display control of each of these indicators is performed by the main control board 300.

Further, the game machine 100 of the present embodiment is started mainly by a special game started by entering the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and by passing the game ball through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games that are played. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, as well as data and tables required for various games.

Further, the payout control board 310 and the sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300.

The payout control board 310 controls for launching the game ball and controls for paying out the prize ball. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress output from the main control board 300 is transmitted via the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. , It will be output to the hall computer of the game store, the data display provided in the vicinity of each game machine 100, and the like. In the hall computer, various information on the progress of the game output from the game information output terminal boards 312 of the plurality of game machines 100 installed in the game hall, for example, the variable display was stopped on the first special symbol display 160. The signal indicating that, the signal indicating that the fluctuation display has been stopped on the second special symbol display 162, the signal during the large role game indicating the execution of the large role game, the signal during the small hit game indicating the execution of the small hit game, etc. are totaled. To do. Further, the data display is a signal output from the game information output terminal plate 312 of the game machine 100, indicating that the fluctuation display has been stopped in the first special symbol display 160, and the second special symbol display 162. In, the signal indicating that the fluctuation display has been stopped, the signal during the big win game, the signal during the small hit game, and the like are aggregated, and for example, the number of big win games, the number of small hit games, the number of fluctuations, and the like are displayed.

Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage unit to the player as prize balls. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control the player to pay out a predetermined prize ball. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316s, and it is possible to grasp whether the prize balls to be paid out have been paid out to the player.

Further, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected to the payout control board 310. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower plate 134, and each time the game ball passes through the passage, a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 310. It is supposed to be entered.

Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134, and the plate full tank detection switch 318s is directed toward the payout control board 310. , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower plate 134 is in a full tank state, and transmits a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, if the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the dish full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and the dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

Further, the launch control board 320 is bidirectionally connected to the payout control board 310 so as to be communicable. When the launch control board 320 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 310, the launch control board 320 permits the launch. The launch control board 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 and detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112. Has been done. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control board 320 controls to energize the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launcher to launch the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330 in one direction. .. The sub CPU 330a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 330b, performs arithmetic processing, and executes and controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300, the input signal from the timer, and the like. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

Specifically, in the sub control board 330, the sub CPU 330a, the sub ROM 330b, and the sub RAM 330c cooperate to function as a sub main, an image control unit, an accessory control unit, a lighting control unit, and a voice control unit. The sub-main decides the content of the effect to be executed and manages and supervises the execution of the effect according to various input commands. The image control unit performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as patterns, backgrounds, and subtitles displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the image control unit reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b into a VRAM (not shown) to display the effect. The image display of the unit 200a is controlled.

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

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

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power source via the power supply board. Further, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor.

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

As described above, in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and a low-probability game state is defined as a game state when both of these games are performed. Alternatively, the game progresses in a high-probability game state.

The details of each game state will be described later, but the low-probability game state is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a large role game in which the big winning opening is opened is set low, and is called a high-probability game state. Is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to perform a major role game is set high. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability gaming state, and this gaming state may be referred to as a normal gaming state in the present embodiment.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to launch the game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the player is allowed to play the game. A lottery for whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "major role lottery") is held. In this big role lottery, if a big hit is won, a big role game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening, and the game state after the end of the big winning game. Is set to any of the above gaming states. The major role lottery method will be described below.

As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, various random number values (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, variable pattern random number) related to the big win lottery are acquired. At the same time, each of these random numbers is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area when the game ball enters the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure hold storage area are collectively called special 2 hold.

The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure reserved storage area and the second special figure reserved storage area each have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, the special 1 hold is stored. 2 Holds are stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special figure hold storage area.

For example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area, the first storage unit is used. Special 1 Hold is stored. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is set to the fourth storage unit. Remember. Further, even when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 2nd special figure hold storage area in the same manner as described above. Special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

However, the number of special 1 hold (X1) and the number of special 2 hold (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the second special figure hold storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special figure holding storage area, the first starting port 120 is entered. No new special 1 hold is memorized by entering the game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting port 122, if four special 2 holdings are already stored in the second special figure holding storage area, the game to the second starting port 122 is played. No new special 2 hold is memorized by entering the ball.

5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, the big hit determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when the big hit is determined, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A big role lottery will be held.

When starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold in the low probability game state, as shown in FIG. 5A, the low probability big hit determination random number determination table 1 is referred to. According to this low probability 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 10656 to 11310, it is determined to be a small hit, and other jackpot determination random numbers. If it is, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 100.0.

Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery for the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 5B, the high-probability big hit determination random number determination table 1 is referred to. According to this high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table 1, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10655, it is determined to be a jackpot, if it is 10656 to 11310, it is determined to be a small hit, and other jackpot determination random numbers. If it is, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 100.0, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 100.0. As described above, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability gaming state.

Further, in the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery for the special 2 hold is started, as shown in FIG. 5C, the low-probability big hit determination random number determination table 2 is referred to. According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number is 0 to 10000, 10656 to 65535, it is a small hit. Judgment is made, and if it is another big hit determination random number, it is judged as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 1.01.

Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery for the special 2 hold is started, as shown in FIG. 5D, the high-probability big hit determination random number determination table 2 is referred to. According to the high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10655, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a small hit. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 100.0, and the small hit probability is about 1 / 1.01. As described above, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability gaming state.

Further, in the case of a low-probability gaming state and when the big win lottery for the special 1 hold is started at the time of the big hit non-lottery described later, as shown in FIG. The random number determination table 1 is referred to. According to this low-probability jackpot non-lottery jackpot determination random number determination table 1, if the jackpot determination random number is 10656 to 11310, it is determined as a small hit, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined. Is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the small hit probability in this case is about 1 / 100.0.

In addition, when the game is in a high-probability game state and the big win lottery is started for the special 1 hold during the big hit non-lottery, as shown in FIG. 6B, the high-probability big hit non-lottery big hit determination random number determination Table 1 is referenced. According to the high-accuracy jackpot non-lottery jackpot determination random number determination table 1, if the jackpot determination random number is 10656 to 11310, it is determined to be a small hit, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. .. Therefore, the small hit probability in this case is about 1 / 100.0.

In addition, when the game is in a low-probability game state and the big win lottery is started for the special 2 hold during the big hit non-lottery, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the low-probability big hit non-lottery big hit determination random number determination Table 2 is referenced. According to this low probability jackpot non-lottery jackpot decision random number determination table 2, if the jackpot determination random numbers are 0 to 10000 and 10656 to 65535, it is determined to be a small hit, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined. Judge as a loss. Therefore, the small hit probability in this case is about 1 / 1.01.

In addition, when the game is in a high-probability game state and the big win lottery is started for the special 2 hold during the big hit non-lottery, as shown in FIG. 6D, the high-probability big hit non-lottery big hit determination random number determination Table 2 is referenced. According to the high-accuracy jackpot non-lottery jackpot determination random number determination table 2, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10655, it is determined to be a loss, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a small hit. .. Therefore, the small hit probability in this case is about 1 / 1.01.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a hit symbol random number determination table and a small hit symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of the "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned big role lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, if the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, the symbol random number determination table a for the special 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 7 (a), and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold. In that case, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the special 2 hit symbol random number determination table b is selected and the "small hit" is won by the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 7 (c). The small hit symbol random number determination table c is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the hit symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot judgment result is obtained is called a jackpot symbol, and is determined when the small hit determination result is obtained. A special symbol is called a small hit symbol, and a special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained is called a lost symbol.

According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7 (a) and the special 2 hit symbol random number determination table b shown in FIG. 7 (b), according to the acquired value of the winning symbol random number, As shown in the figure, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. On the other hand, if the result of the big role lottery is "missing" and the lottery result is derived by holding special 1, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2. When it is derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as the lost symbol without performing a lottery.

Further, when the "small hit" is won by the big winning combination lottery, the small hit symbol is determined with reference to the small hit symbol random number determination table c shown in FIG. 7 (c) regardless of the hold type. According to the small hit symbol random number determination table c, the special symbol Z1 is determined as the small hit symbol when the hit symbol random number is 0 to 59, and the small hit symbol is determined when the hit symbol random number is 60 to 79. The special symbol Z2 is determined as a small hit symbol, and when the hit symbol random number is 80 to 99, the special symbol Z3 is determined as a small hit symbol. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred only when the big winning lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the big winning lottery result is "missing" or "small hit". Further, the small hit symbol random number determination table c is referred to only when the big win lottery result is "small hit", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big hit" or "miss". .. The special symbols Z1 to Z3, which are small hit symbols, are collectively referred to as a special symbol Z.

FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. A plurality of variable pattern random number determination tables are provided for each of the hold type, the result of the large winning combination lottery (special symbol type), and the game state. Here, an arbitrary variable pattern random number determination table x will be described. When the type of the special symbol is determined as described above, the fluctuation time, which is the time for variable display of the symbol on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, is determined. When the fluctuation time is determined, the fluctuation display of the symbol is started on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, and when the determined fluctuation time elapses, the first special symbol display 160 or the first special symbol display 160 or The special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the game state, the type of special symbol, the fluctuation time, and the hold type. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a low-probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to a low probability, and a high-probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to a higher probability than the low-probability gaming state. It is set to either one, and the game progresses based on the set game state.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the lost symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold in the low probability gaming state, the fluctuation time is determined to be 3.0 to 180 seconds, and the lost symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold. When the symbol is determined, the fluctuation time is determined to be 510 to 600 seconds. In addition, in the high-probability gaming state, when the lost symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 to 180 seconds, and when the lost symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold, the fluctuation time is determined. Determined to be 0.2 seconds.

Further, in the low probability game state, when the small hit symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, the fluctuation time is determined to be 60 to 180 seconds, and when the small hit symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold, the fluctuation time is determined. The time is determined to be 510-600 seconds. Further, in the high probability game state, when the small hit symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 to 180 seconds, and when the small hit symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold, the fluctuation time is determined. The time is determined to be 0.2 seconds.

Further, in the low probability gaming state, when the jackpot symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, the fluctuation time is determined to be 60 to 180 seconds, and when the jackpot symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold, the fluctuation time is determined. Determined to be 0.3-60 seconds. Further, in the high probability game state, when the jackpot symbol is determined based on the special 1 hold, the fluctuation time is determined to be 60 to 180 seconds, and when the jackpot symbol is determined based on the special 2 hold, the fluctuation time is Determined to be 0.2 seconds.

As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the major game is not executed, and the symbol variation is not displayed on either the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. In this case, the next special symbol determination process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 and the second starting port 122, that is, the large winning combination lottery by the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold becomes feasible. Further, when the symbol is being variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 160 and the symbol is not variablely displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 122. The next special symbol determination process based on the ball, that is, the large role lottery by holding the special 2 can be executed. Further, when the symbol is being variablely displayed on the second special symbol display 162 and the symbol is not variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 120. The next special symbol determination process based on the ball, that is, the large role lottery by holding the special 1 can be executed.

That is, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special 1 hold and the variable display of the special symbol based on the special 2 hold can be executed in parallel (simultaneously), and when the variable display of the special symbol is completed, the said For the hold type for which the variable display has ended, the variable display of the next special symbol is started.

Here, in the low-probability gaming state, if the result of the big winning combination lottery based on the special 2 hold is a loss or a small hit, the fluctuation time is always determined to be 510 to 600 seconds. In this way, since the fluctuation time is determined to be 510 to 600 seconds, in the low-probability gaming state, the large winning combination lottery based on the special 2 hold is performed only 6 to 7 times per hour at the maximum. On the other hand, in the low probability game state, when the result of the big role lottery based on the special 1 hold is lost, the fluctuation time is 3.0 to 180 seconds, so the big role lottery is executed based on the special 2 hold. The frequency of this is extremely low compared to the special 1 hold.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the low-probability gaming state, the special 1 hold is exclusively the target of the big role lottery, and in the high-probability game state, both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are the big role lottery. Be the target. However, even in the low-probability gaming state, by periodically inserting the game ball into the second starting port 122, a large winning combination lottery based on the special 2 hold is performed at intervals of 510 to 600 seconds. Then, when a small hit or a big hit is won by a big win lottery based on the special 2 hold, the small hit game or the big win game is executed in the same manner as the special 1 hold. In the present embodiment, even if a big hit or a small hit is won by holding the special 2 in the low probability game state, it does not cause any trouble in the progress of the game. However, in the low-probability game state, the gameplay is designed on the premise that the big role lottery will be performed by the special 1 hold, and it is originally that the small hit or the big hit is won in the big role lottery by the special 2 hold. It is different from the game playability of. Therefore, in the following, as shown in FIG. 9B, the special 1 hold in the low-probability gaming state, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold in the high-probability gaming state are subject to change, and in the low-probability gaming state. Special 2 Hold is excluded from the actual fluctuation target, and detailed explanation of the non-substantial fluctuation target is omitted as an irregular case.

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

When the special symbols A to C, which are the jackpot symbols, or the special symbols Z1 to Z3, which are the small hit symbols, are determined, as shown in FIG. 10, the special electric accessory operating ram set table is referred to, and the major role game or A small hit game is executed. The big role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the large winning opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small hit game is executed only once in the round game. According to this special electric accessory actuating ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of special electric accessory actuations (executed during one large role game or small hit game). Number of round games to be played), number of times special electric accessory opening / closing switching (number of times the large winning opening is opened in one round), solenoid energization time (first large winning opening solenoid 126c or second for each number of opening of the large winning opening) Energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of one large winning opening), the specified number (the maximum number of winnings that can be made to the large winning opening in one round game), the effective closing time of the large winning opening (round) Closing time of the big winning opening between games, that is, interval time), ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game (variation display of the special symbol described later) ) Is stored in advance as control data for each type of special symbol as shown in the figure.

When the special symbols A and B, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, the major role game composed of seven round games is executed. In each major role game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened in the first and second round games, and the first big winning opening 126 is opened in the third to seventh round games. When the special symbols A and B are determined, the first large winning opening 126 is opened up to 29.0 seconds x 1 time in the 3rd to 7th round games. However, when the special symbol A is decided, in the first and second round games, the second big winning opening 128 is opened only 0.1 seconds × 1 time at the maximum, whereas the special symbol B is opened. If it is decided, in the first round game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened up to 0.1 seconds x 1 time, and in the second round game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened up to 0. .1 second x 1 time, maximum 28.9 seconds x 1 time, a total of 2 times.

In addition, when the special symbol C is decided, the second big prize opening 128 is opened up to 0.1 seconds × 1 time in the first round game, and the second big prize is won in the second round game. The mouth 128 is opened a maximum of 0.1 seconds x 1 time and a maximum of 28.9 seconds x 1 time, for a total of 2 times.

As is clear from this, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the prize balls for substantially five round games or more can be obtained, and the special symbol C is determined. In this case, the number of prize balls that can be obtained is smaller than that in the case where the special symbols A and B are determined.

When the special symbols Z1 to Z3, which are small hit symbols, are determined, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds x 2 times and 1.6 seconds x 1 time, for a total of 3 times. A hit game is played. According to this small hit game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened for a total of 1.8 seconds, but since the game balls are fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds, 3 by one small hit game. It is possible to enter up to 4 game balls.

When the special symbol Z1 which is a small hit symbol is determined, 1.0 second is determined as the opening time, 1.0 second is determined as the ending time, and the special symbol Z2 which is the small hit symbol is determined. If so, 0.3 seconds is determined as the opening time, 1.7 seconds is determined as the ending time, and 1.7 seconds is determined as the opening time when the special symbol Z3, which is a small hit symbol, is determined. Seconds are determined, and 0.3 seconds is determined as the ending time.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the end of a major role game. In the present embodiment, when the big role game is executed, the game state after the end of the big role game is set according to whether or not the game ball can enter the specific area 140b during the big role game.

According to this game state setting table, regardless of the type of the determined jackpot symbol, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big role game, it is set to the high probability game state and the high probability game is set. The number of continuations of the state (hereinafter referred to as "high probability number") is set to 104 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the result of the big win lottery is confirmed 104 times. However, the above-mentioned high-probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability gaming state of 1, and if a jackpot is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations, the high-probability number is set again. Will be done. Therefore, when the high-probability game state is set after the end of the big role game, the lottery result other than the big hit is derived (confirmed) 104 times without deriving the lottery result of the big hit in the high-probability game state. , The gaming state will be changed to the low probability gaming state.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an opening / closing mode of the second special winning opening 128 and the specific area 140b in the first and second round games. As shown in FIG. 12A, the movable member 142 opens the specific area 140b for a moment at the same time as opening the second special winning opening 128, and then for a while (for example, about 3.5 seconds), the specific area The 140b is maintained in the closed state, and then the specific region 140b is maintained in the open state again. Here, when the special symbol A is determined and the big role game is executed, the second big winning opening 128 is opened only for 0.1 seconds at the start of the first and second round games in the big role game. During this time, even if a game ball enters the second large winning opening 128, it takes a predetermined time for the game ball to reach the specific area 140b. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 128 reaches the specific area 140b, the specific area 140b is always closed, and as a result, the special symbol A is determined and the big role game is executed. In this case, the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b.

In addition, an unexpected situation such as the game ball biting into the second prize opening 128, or the game ball staying in the second prize opening 128 for a long time for some reason. When the above occurs, even if the special symbol A is determined, the game ball may enter the specific area 140b during the big role game. Therefore, in this specification, in order to facilitate understanding, the words "must" and "certainly" are used for explanation, but this is because the state of the game machine 100 advances the game. It is premised that it is in an appropriate state and that no unexpected situation has occurred, and does not mean 100% physical.

On the other hand, when the special symbols B and C are determined and the big role game is executed, as shown in FIG. 12B, 0.1 seconds at the start of the first round game in the big role game. Only the 2nd prize opening 128 is opened, but in the second round game, the 2nd prize opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds at the start, and then a predetermined interval time (2.0 seconds) is set. After that, the second prize opening 128 is opened for 28.9 seconds. Therefore, there is a possibility that one or two game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 128 at the same time as the opening of the second large winning opening 128 cannot pass through the specific area 140b, but the second time. In the round game, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 128 after the opening of the second special winning opening 128 can surely pass through the specific area 140b.

That is, when the special symbols B and C are determined and the big role game is executed, as long as the game ball is inserted into the second big winning opening 128, the high probability game state is surely set after the big role game is completed. However, when the special symbol A is determined and the big role game is executed, the low probability game state is always set after the end of the big role game.

Here, as described with reference to FIG. 7, when a game ball enters the second starting port 122 and wins a big hit, special symbols B and C are determined. Therefore, if the big hit is won, be sure to After the end of the big role game, it will be set to the high probability game state. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first starting port 120 and wins a big hit, the special symbols A and B are each determined with a probability of 50%, so that when the big hit is won, There is a 50% chance that the game will be set to a low probability game state after the end of the big game.

As shown in FIG. 10, the specified number of the second major winning openings 128 is three. That is, when the special symbols B and C are determined and the big role game is executed, the maximum number of game balls that enter the second big winning opening 128 during the first and second round games is three. , When three game balls enter the second big winning opening 128, the second big winning opening 128 is closed.

Here, the second large winning opening 128 is arranged at a position where almost all of the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the ball when it is maintained in the open state. Further, when the player holds the operation handle 112 in a state of being rotated by a predetermined angle, in other words, when the firing operation is continuously detected, the firing control board 320 is at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Control to fire the game ball. Therefore, if the player continuously fires the game ball toward the second game area 116b as usual during the major role game in which the special symbols B and C are determined and executed, the second round game Of these, three game balls will be placed in the second prize opening 128 in about 1.2 to 1.8 seconds after the second opening of the second prize opening 128 (opening starts for 28.9 seconds). It is possible to enter the ball. In other words, although the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 128 in the second round game is set to 28.9 seconds, if the game ball is launched as usual, it is about 1.2 seconds ~. The second big winning opening 128 will be closed in about 1.8 seconds.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 12B, the opening mode of the second big winning opening 128 in the first to second round games when the special symbols B and C are determined and the big role game is executed, and When the special symbol Z is determined and the small hit game is executed, the opening mode of the second large winning opening 128 can be difficult for the player to distinguish.

More specifically, the jackpot symbol and the small hit symbol each specify the opening and closing conditions of the big winning opening in the big role game or the small hit game, respectively. At this time, the special symbol B defines the first aspect as the opening / closing condition of the large winning opening, and the special symbol C defines the second aspect as the opening / closing condition of the large winning opening. And. In the first aspect defined in the special symbol B, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), in the first round game, the second big winning opening 128 is 0.1 seconds x 1 time, and the second round game. The second major winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 1 time and 28.9 seconds × 1 time. Further, in the first aspect, in each of the 3rd to 7th round games, the 1st grand prize opening 126 is opened 29.0 seconds × 1 time.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12B, the second aspect defined in the special symbol C is also the second large winning opening 128 for 0.1 second × 1 time in the first round game. In the round game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 1 time and 28.9 seconds × 1 time. However, unlike the first aspect, the second aspect ends the major role game in the second round game. Therefore, the big role game in which the special symbol C is determined and the large winning opening is opened and closed in the second aspect is larger than the large role game in which the special symbol B is determined and the large winning opening is opened and closed in the first aspect. It can be said that the number of game balls that can be entered into the winning opening is small.

On the other hand, the small hit symbol (special symbol Z1) defines a third mode as a condition for opening and closing the large winning opening. The third aspect defined in the small hit symbol is that, as shown in FIG. 12B, the second big winning opening 128 is opened 0.1 seconds × 2 times and 1.6 seconds × 1 time. Is.

Here, in the small hit game, the time from when the large winning opening is first opened to when it is finally closed, that is, the time when the large winning opening is controlled to open and close in the third aspect is defined as the first operating time. To do. In this case, in the second aspect, the opening and closing of the large winning opening is controlled in the same manner as in the third aspect from the time when the large winning opening is first opened until the first operating time elapses, and the first operation is performed. It can be said that the big prize opening is continuously opened even after the passage of time.

Then, in the jackpot symbol (special symbol C), when a specified number (3) of game balls enter the large winning opening in the round game (second round game) being executed when the first operation time elapses. , Round end conditions such as ending the round game (second round game) are stipulated. This specified number (3 pieces) is set within the maximum number of game balls fired by the launch control board 320 when the launch operation is continuously detected within the first operating time. Specifically, the first operating time is the total opening time (1.8 seconds) of the large winning opening in one small hit game and the total closing time of the large winning opening. Therefore, the first operating time is at least 1.8 seconds, which is the total opening time of the large winning opening. As described above, since the firing interval of the game ball is 0.6 seconds, when the firing operation is continuously detected within the first operating time (at least 1.8 seconds), the firing control board 320 The maximum number of game balls fired by is at least three. In the present embodiment, by setting the specified number as described above, whether the special symbol C is determined and the large role game is executed, or the special symbol Z is determined and the small hit game is executed. Is prevented from being identified by the player. Here, during the big role game in which the special symbol C is determined and executed, the big prize is won in the same manner as the third mode from the time when the big prize opening is first opened until the first operating time elapses. It was decided that the opening and closing of the mouth would be controlled. However, the opening and closing modes of the large winning opening until the first operating time elapses do not necessarily have to be completely the same, and it is difficult to distinguish the difference between the second aspect and the third aspect. Should be controlled to open and close.

In addition, even in the big role game in which the special symbol B is determined and executed, the difference from the small hit game is not known to the player until the second round game, but after that, the first big winning opening 126 is opened. Since it is opened, the player can easily identify that the special symbol B has been determined.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a determination process of a normal symbol associated with whether or not to control energization of the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery"). ) Is performed.

As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four of these random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the normal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the winning determination random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit decision random number is stored in all four storage units of the normal figure reservation storage area, the hit decision random number is stored based on the passage of the game ball. There is no such thing. In the following, the hit determination random number that the game ball passes through the gate 124 and is stored in the normal figure reservation storage area is referred to as a normal figure reservation.

In the general drawing lottery, as shown in FIG. 13, the winning determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the normal symbol hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, the normal symbol The lost symbol is determined as the type. Therefore, the probability that the symbol per normal figure is determined, that is, the winning probability is 99/100. As will be described in detail later, when the symbol per ordinary diagram is determined in this ordinary map lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to be in the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second start is started. The movable piece 122b of the mouth 122 is maintained in the closed state.

FIG. 14 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG. 14 (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. As described above, when the general drawing lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. The ordinary symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when determining the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol when the symbol per ordinary symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, the fluctuation time is determined to be 1 second regardless of the gaming state. When the fluctuation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is variable-displayed (blinking display) over the determined time. Then, when the symbol per normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

Then, when the symbol per ordinary symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery and the ordinary symbol display 168 is turned on, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the opening / closing control pattern table is referred to, and the ordinary electric accessory is used. The solenoid 122c is energized and the second starting port 122 is opened and closed. According to this opening / closing control pattern table, the time before opening the solenoid (waiting time until the opening of the second starting port 122 is started), the maximum number of times of switching the opening / closing of the normal electric accessory (the number of times of opening the second starting port 122). , Solenoid energization time (energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening number of the second starting port 122, that is, opening time of the second starting port 122 once), specified number (all of the second starting port 122) Maximum number of winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), solenoid closing effective time (closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, pause time), solenoid effective state time (second start) The second start port is the waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122) and the solenoid end wait time (waiting time after the lapse of the solenoid effective state time until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed). As the control data of 122, it is stored in advance as shown in the figure.

As described above, the gate 124 and the second starting port 122 are both arranged in the second gaming area 116b (see FIG. 2). Then, here, when the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the second game area 116b, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the second starting port 122 with respect to the number of shot balls. The winning probability by the regular drawing lottery, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second starting port 122 are set so that the ratio is 80 to 100%.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating game performance of the game machine 100 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 15B, the solid line arrow indicates the transition of the game state when the game is played as specified, and the broken line arrow indicates the game when an unexpected situation occurs or the game is irregular. The transition of the gaming state that can occur when the above is performed is shown. The determination ratio of the jackpot symbol for each of the above-mentioned hold types and the execution mode of the major role game are summarized as shown in FIG. 15 (a). That is, when the jackpot is won by holding the special 1, the special symbols A and B are each determined with a probability of 50%. When the special symbol A is determined, the prize balls for five round games can be obtained, but the game state after the end of the major role game is a low probability game state. On the other hand, when the special symbol B is determined, the prize balls for the round games of 5 times or more can be actually obtained, and the game state after the end of the big role game becomes the high probability game state. On the other hand, if the jackpot is won by holding the special symbol 2, the special symbol B is determined with a probability of 40% and the special symbol C is determined with a probability of 60%. When the special symbol B is determined, it is possible to obtain a prize ball for five round games or more, and the game state after the end of the major role game becomes a high-probability game state. Further, when the special symbol C is determined, although the number of prize balls is small, the gaming state after the end of the major role game becomes a high-probability gaming state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the gaming state is set to the low probability gaming state. When the gaming state is set to the low-probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 9B, the fluctuation time for the special 2 hold is long, so that the large role lottery based on the special 2 hold is practical. It is executed based on the special 1 hold, which is not subject to change and is mostly subject to change. As described above, in the low-probability gaming state, since only the special 1 hold is the variable target, the player fires the gaming ball toward the first gaming area 116a. When the player continues to shoot the game balls toward the first game area 116a, the ratio of the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game balls enter the first starting port 120 with respect to the number of shot balls is calculated. It is set to be 20%. That is, when the game balls enter the first starting port 120 and the second starting port 122, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Then, when the game balls are allowed to flow down into the second game area 116b, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by entering the game balls into the second starting port 122 with respect to the number of launched balls is set to the first game area 116a. When the game ball is allowed to flow down, it is higher than the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 to the number of launched balls.

On the other hand, even when the game ball is launched into the second game area 116b in this low-probability game state, the second start port 122 is frequently opened. However, in the low-probability gaming state, since the fluctuation time when the big win lottery is performed for the special 2 hold is set for a long time, the frequency of the big win lottery due to the special 2 hold is extremely low. Therefore, even if the game ball is fired toward the second game area 116b in the low-probability gaming state, the game ball is only gradually consumed, and the player fires the game ball toward the first game area 116a. Will be made to.

Then, in the low-probability gaming state, when the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 116a and the game ball enters the first starting port 120, a large winning combination lottery is performed by holding the special 1. If a big hit is won by this big role lottery, either special symbol A or B is decided. When the special symbol A is determined, after winning the prize balls for the five round games, the game state is set to the low probability game state again, and thereafter, the same game as above is repeated. On the other hand, when the special symbol B is decided, after winning the prize balls for five round games or more, the game state is set to the high probability game state, and thereafter, the next big hit is won or the game is won. , The high-probability gaming state continues until the result of the 104 big win lottery is confirmed without winning the big hit again.

In addition, if a small hit is won for the special 1 hold, the small hit game is executed. As mentioned above, in the big role lottery by holding special 1, it is set to win a small hit with a probability of about 1 / 100.0, but the second big winning opening 128 flows down the second game area 116b. Only the game balls to be entered can be entered, or the game balls that have entered the second game area 116b are provided at positions that are easier to enter than the game balls that have entered the first game area 116a. Therefore, as long as the player fires the game ball toward the first game area 116a, even if the small hit game is executed, the game ball rarely enters the second large winning opening 128.

Here, in the high-probability gaming state, the right of the big role lottery can be acquired in both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are subject to change. However, in the big role lottery with special 1 hold, the special symbol A is determined with a probability of 50%, so if the special symbol A is determined, the prize balls for 5 round games can be won. Subsequent gaming states will be low-probability gaming states. Further, in the present embodiment, the first starting port 120 is provided in the first game area 116a, and when the game ball is launched toward the first game area 116a, the game ball is launched toward the second game area 116b. The cost consumption rate of the game ball is higher than when it is fired. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are subject to change, but the substantial change target is the special 2 hold. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, the player fires the gaming ball into the second gaming area 116b.

Then, in the high-probability gaming state, when the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 116b and the game ball enters the second starting port 122, a large winning combination lottery is performed by holding the special 2. If a big hit is won by this big role lottery, special symbols B and C are decided. When the special symbols B and C are determined, the game state is reset to the high-probability game state, and thereafter, the next big hit is won, or 104 big wins are drawn without winning the big hit again. Until the result of is confirmed, the high-probability gaming state continues.

In addition, if a small hit is won for the special 2 hold, the small hit game is executed. As mentioned above, in the big role lottery by holding special 2, it is set to win a small hit with a probability of about 1 / 1.01, so in the high probability game state, if the big hit is not won Will win a small hit. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, the small hit game is always performed. In this small hit game, the second big winning opening 128 is opened for a total of 1.8 seconds, and 3 to 4 game balls enter during one small hit game. In this way, when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 128 during the small hit game, for example, 10 prize balls are paid out for each ball entered.

At this time, when the game balls are continuously fired toward the second game area 116b in the high-probability gaming state, the number of prize balls to be paid out is set to be larger than the number of fired game balls. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, the total of the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the small hit game and the number of prize balls that the game ball enters into the second starting port 122 and is obtained is in the second game area 116b. It is set to be larger than the number of shot balls when the game balls are fired at the target. Therefore, since the high-probability gaming state continues until the result of the big winning combination lottery of 104 times is confirmed at the maximum, the number of game balls continues to increase during this period, and if the jackpot is won again during this period, The high-probability gaming state will be repeated from the beginning.

Even in a conventional so-called ST machine, if a jackpot is won, it is set to a high-probability gaming state, and if the jackpot is not won again within a predetermined high probability number of times, the gaming state is changed to a low-probability gaming state. It has a playability such as. In such a conventional game machine, since the purpose of the game is to win a prize ball by a big role game executed by winning a big hit, even if it is in a high probability game state, the big hit is won early. If you do not, the number of game balls will gradually decrease. Therefore, in the high-probability gaming state, if the jackpot is not easily won, the stress of not being able to win the jackpot and the gaming state being changed to the low-probability gaming state becomes stronger, and the number of game balls decreases. Stress may be given and the interest of the game may be reduced.

On the other hand, according to the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls can be increased by the small hit game in the high probability game state, so that even if the player cannot win the next big hit, the stress of the player Can be reduced. Further, the ideal progress of the game in the present embodiment is to win a big hit when the remaining number of high-accuracy times is low. For example, if the jackpot is won in the 104th time in the high-probability gaming state, that is, in the final big win lottery, a large number of prize balls can be obtained over a long period of time until the jackpot is won, and the prize ball is high again. The probability number is set to 104 times. In this way, the smaller the remaining number of high-probability times when a jackpot is won, the more the player can win a large number of prize balls, which brings about a new playability that has never been seen before. It is possible to extremely reduce the stress of not being able to win a big hit in a high-probability gaming state.

Hereinafter, the main processing of the main control board 300 for realizing the above-mentioned playability will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a reads the startup program from the main ROM 300b as the initial setting process in response to the power-on, and also performs the setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. The main control board 300 is provided with a power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is transferred to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is transferred to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button and controls the main control. A RAM clear signal is output to the board 300. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process is transferred to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process is transferred to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the main RAM 300c when the power is turned on (at the time of resetting to clear the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process of a sub command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a payout command (RAM clear designation command) transmission process for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum saved when the power is turned off. As a result, if it is determined that the two do not match, the process is transferred to step S100-13, and if it is determined that the two do not match (match), the process is transferred to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the main RAM 300c when the power is restored (when the data before the power is turned off is maintained without clearing the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process of a sub command (power recovery designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

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

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a includes a special symbol type designation command at power-on indicating the special symbol type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating the special 1 hold number (X1), and a special 2 hold designation command indicating the special 2 hold number (X2). The power-on subcommand set process for transmitting the special symbol winning order command indicating the stored special 1 hold and special 2 hold winning order is executed.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets the timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for disabling interrupts.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the ending value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the hit symbol random number goes around from the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number to the initial value update random number -1 for the hit symbol random number by the update process of the hit symbol random number described later, the hit symbol random number is obtained at that time. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310 and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the fluctuation pattern random number and the adjustment random number, and thereafter repeats the process from step S100-33.

Next, the interrupt processing on the main control board 300 will be described. Here, save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing when the power is turned off will be described.

(Evacuation processing when the power of the main control board 300 is turned off (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a power outage save process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the power failure saver process.

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

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

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-11, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-7. ..

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

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the save process when the power is turned off.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and saving the checksum.

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

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

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

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-23. ..

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is not 0. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100) described above.

When the power is actually cut off, the operation of the game machine 100 is stopped while looping steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing on the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the present embodiment, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

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

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

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are subtracted each time the timer interrupt process of the main control board 300 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S400-11)
Similar to step S100-35, the main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is added and updated by 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, at that time. Update the initial value for the hit symbol random number Update the random number from the value of the random number.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number use the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generator built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generator updates both the jackpot random number and the hit decision random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence goes around, and sets the start value every time the system is reset. I'm changing.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a signals from the first start port detection switch 120s, the second start port detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the first special winning opening detection switch 126s, the second special winning opening detection switch 128s, and the specific area detection switch 140s. The switch management process for determining whether or not there was an input of is executed. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

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

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

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

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the first major winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second major winning opening detection switch 128s, and corresponds to the above. The winning opening switch process for adding the counter for controlling the winning ball to be performed is executed.

Further, the main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a large winning opening command indicating that the game ball has been properly entered into the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes an external information management process for setting output data for external information to be output from the game information output terminal plate 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol hold indicator 170. , The LED display setting process for setting common data for lighting control of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 in the common output buffer is executed.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c, and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image compositing process for storing in the output port buffer. ..

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes a port output process for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a returns the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

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

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) on the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S510, and if it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process is transferred to step S500-3.

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

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

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

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the second start port detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the second start port 122 and the detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is detected, the process is transferred to step S530, and if it is determined that the second start port detection switch-on is not detected, the process is performed in step S500-7. To move.

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time of detecting the large winning opening detection switch on, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 or the second special winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s or the second It is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is on, the process is transferred to step S540, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is not detected, the process is transferred to step S500-9. ..

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

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has entered the specific area 140b and the detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 140s. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is detected, the process is shifted to step S550, and if it is determined that the specific area detection switch-on is not detected, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S550)
The main CPU 300a executes the specific area passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b, and ends the switch management process. The details of this specific area passing process will be described later.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is the maximum value or more, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball count counter is equal to or higher than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or higher than the maximum value. The process is transferred to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates the target storage unit for saving the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units in the normal figure reservation storage area.

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

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal figure hold designation command indicating the number of normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passing process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a first starting port passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

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

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first start port passing process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a module common to the second start port passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start port passage process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a second starting port passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as a special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

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

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". In addition, "04H" of the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is in progress. In this ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to be in the open state. Therefore, here, the second starting port 122 is used. Will be determined to be in a state where it can be properly released. As a result, if it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start port passing process is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9 Move the process to.

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

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) on the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port pass process (step S530) described above.

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

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the target special symbol reserved ball number. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reserved balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value. As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S535-19, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates the target storage unit for saving the acquired jackpot determination random number among the storage units in the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a acquires the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the hit symbol random number updated in step S400-13, the variation pattern random number updated in step S100-43, and the adjustment random number, and obtains the adjustment random number. It is stored in the target storage unit calculated in S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter. Set the special figure 2 hold specification command. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-19, and determines whether or not the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control state (normal game management phase <04H), which will be described later. As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state, the process is moved to step S535-23, and if it is determined that the state is not less than the ordinary electric accessory winning opening open control state, the special case is concerned. The symbol random number acquisition process is terminated.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal prize, and if it determines that there is an abnormal prize, executes a start port abnormal prize error process that performs a predetermined process, and performs the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). ) Is finished.

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

(Step S540-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-7 that it is the time when the big winning opening detection switch-on is detected, the main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase. As will be described in detail later, the special game management phase indicates the stage of the special game execution process, that is, the progress of the special game, and is updated according to the stage of the special game execution process.

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

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

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a specific region passing process (step S550) in the main control board 300.

(Step S550-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-9 that the specific area detection switch is on, it determines whether or not the validity period flag is turned on. As a result, if it is determined that the validity period flag is on, the process is transferred to step S550-3, and if it is determined that the validity period flag is not turned on, the process is transferred to step S550-5.

As will be described in detail later, this validity period flag is for determining whether or not the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is considered to be valid, and in the present embodiment, during the major game. It is turned on at the start of the first round game in, and turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the second round game.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the validity period flag is on, the main CPU 300a turns on the specific area entry flag and ends the specific area passage process. The specific area entry flag indicates that the game ball has effectively entered the specific area 140b during the big role game. If the specific area entry flag is already turned on, the specific area passage process is terminated as it is.

(Step S550-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S550-1 that the validity period flag is not turned on, the main CPU 300a executes error processing.

(Step S550-7)
The main CPU 300a sets an error command indicating that an error has been detected in the transmission buffer, and ends the specific area passing process.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and a normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 124. And proceed in parallel at the same time. The processing related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each processing related to the special game by the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 26, a plurality of special game control modules for executing and controlling special games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol variation processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H". Is called a module for executing the "large winning opening opening pre-processing", and when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H", the "large winning opening opening control process" is executed. When the module for executing the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H", the module for executing the "large winning opening closing effective processing" is called, and the special game management phase is "04H". "Or" 08H ", the module for executing the" large winning opening end wait process "is called.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 to start the process.

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

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation process on the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol change waiting process. This special symbol change waiting process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31.

(Step S620)
The main CPU 300a executes the processing during the special symbol change. This special symbol change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 32.

(Step S630)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol stop symbol display process. This special symbol stop symbol display process will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

FIG. 29 is a first flowchart for explaining the special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300, and FIG. 30 is a th. FIG. 30 for explaining the special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300. It is a flowchart of 2.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 1 hold is 1 or more, the process is shifted to step S610-3, and when it is determined that the number of special 1 hold is not 1 or more, step S610-51 of FIG. 30 Move the process to.

(Step S610-3)
In the first special symbol display 160, the main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 1 hold, or the symbol based on the special 1 hold is displaying the stop display (during the time of the stop display time). To judge. As a result, when it is determined that the variable display is in progress or the stop display is in progress, the process is moved to step S610-51, and when it is determined that the variable display is not in progress and the stop display is not in progress. The process is transferred to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the special 1 hold stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 1 hold stored in the 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball counter corresponding to the special 1 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 1 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a determines on the second special symbol display 162 whether or not the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner based on the special 2 hold. As a result, if it is determined that the variation display is in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-9, and if it is determined that the variation display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-11.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special symbol determination data related to the special symbol 2 (special 2 hold), which is derived based on the special 2 hold and is stored in the main RAM 300c, corresponds to the lost symbol. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the variation display related to the lost symbol is executed by the second special symbol display 162. In other words, it is determined whether or not the variation display related to the big hit symbol and the variation display related to the small hit symbol are not executed by the second special symbol display 162. As a result, when it is determined that the variation display of the symbol related to the lost symbol is executed in the second special symbol display 162, the process is moved to step S610-11, and the variation display of the symbol related to the lost symbol is the second. If it is determined that the special symbol display 162 has not executed the process, the process proceeds to step S610-17.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number. A determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected to perform a large winning combination lottery, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a executes the count-cutting management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded, and it is confirmed whether the current game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state. Then, when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-probability number-cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the high-probability number-cutting counter, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low-probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high-probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability gaming state when the big winning combination lottery is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a number command indicating the remaining number of times (actual remaining number of times) until the high probability number becomes 0 in the transmission buffer, and shifts the process to step S610-19.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot non-lottery. Hour jackpot determination A random number determination table (see FIG. 6) is selected, a major winning combination lottery is performed, a jackpot non-lottery special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed, and the process is transferred to step S610-19. As a result, the fluctuation of the symbol in which the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed is not performed in parallel (simultaneously) on the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. In this big hit non-lottery big hit decision random number judgment table, since it is not judged as a big hit (because it is judged as a small hit or a loss), select the big hit non-lottery big hit decision random number judgment table. Performing a big role lottery is called "at the time of big hit non-lottery".

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining the special symbol. Here, the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, the corresponding hit symbol random number determination table is selected, the special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (big hit symbol). Type, lost pattern) is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data, set the symbol type specification command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-19. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

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

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611, and determines the fluctuation time with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the determined fluctuation time is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-11 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-19. Check the type of jackpot symbol. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, the game state and the high probability number set after the end of the big role game are determined, and the determination result is used as the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cut reserve counter. Save to. If the lost symbol is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-27)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display 160 in order to start variable display of the special symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is lit and controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided separately with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. Here, a counter value is set in the special symbol 1 display symbol counter.

(Step S610-51)
As shown in FIG. 30, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-53, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number is not 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S610-79. ..

(Step S610-53)
On the second special symbol display 162, the main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 2 hold, or the symbol based on the special 2 hold is displaying the stop display (during the time of the stop display time). To judge. As a result, if it is determined that the variation display is in progress or the stop display is in progress, the process is moved to step S610-79, and if it is determined that the variation display is not in progress and the stop display is not in progress, step S610 is performed. Move processing to -55.

(Step S610-55)
The main CPU 300a blocks and transfers the special 2 hold stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 2nd special figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 2 hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball counter corresponding to the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1", and the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1". Set the hold decrement command in the send buffer.

(Step S610-57)
The main CPU 300a determines on the first special symbol display 160 whether or not the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner based on the special 1 hold. As a result, if it is determined that the variation display is in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-59, and if it is determined that the variation display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S610-61.

(Step S610-59)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special symbol determination data related to the special symbol 1 (special 1 hold), which is derived based on the special 1 hold and is stored in the main RAM 300c, corresponds to the lost symbol. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the variation display related to the lost symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 160. In other words, it is determined whether or not the variation display related to the big hit symbol and the variation display related to the small hit symbol are not executed by the first special symbol display 160. As a result, when it is determined that the variation display of the symbol related to the lost symbol is executed in the first special symbol display 160, the process is transferred to step S610-61, and the variation display of the symbol related to the lost symbol is the first. If it is determined that the special symbol display 160 has not executed the process, the process proceeds to step S610-67.

(Step S61-61)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number. A determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected to perform a large winning combination lottery, and a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-63)
The main CPU 300a executes the count-cutting management process. Here, the same process as in step S610-13 is executed.

(Step S610-65)
The main CPU 300a sets the number-of-times command indicating the counter value (the remaining number of times until the high-accuracy number becomes 0) updated in step S610-63 in the transmission buffer, and shifts the process to step S610-69.

(Step S610-67)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot non-lottery. The hour jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) is selected, a major winning combination lottery is performed, a jackpot non-lottery special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed, and the process is transferred to steps S610-69.

(Step S610-69)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol symbol determination process for determining the special symbol. Here, the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, the corresponding hit symbol random number determination table is selected, the special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (big hit symbol). Save the type, small hit symbol type, lost symbol). After saving the special symbol determination data, set the symbol type specification command corresponding to the special symbol determination data in the transmission buffer.

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

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

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

(Step S610-75)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big winning combination lottery in step S610-61 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-69. Check the type of jackpot symbol. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, the game state and the high probability number set after the end of the big role game are determined, and the determination result is used as the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cut reserve counter. Save to. If the lost symbol is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

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

(Step S610-79)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the current gaming state is a low-probability gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that the game is in the low-probability gaming state, the process is shifted to step S610-81, and when it is determined that the game is not in the low-probability gaming state, that is, in the high-probability gaming state, step S610- Move the process to 83.

(Step S610-81)
The main CPU 300a determines on the first special symbol display 160 whether the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner or is being stopped (during the time of the stop display time) based on the special 1 hold. As a result, if it is determined that the variation display or the stop display is in progress, the special symbol variation waiting process is terminated, and if it is determined that neither the variation display nor the stop display is in progress, step S610-85 is performed. Move the process.

(Step S610-83)
The main CPU 300a is displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the special 1 hold or the stop display (during the time of the stop display time) on the first special symbol display 160, and holds the special 2 on the second special symbol display 162. It is determined whether the symbol is in the variable display or the stop display (timekeeping of the stop display time) based on. As a result, if it is determined that both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are in the variable display or the stop display, the special symbol change waiting process is terminated, and both the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are placed. If it is determined that neither the variable display nor the stop display is displayed, the process is moved to step S610-85.

(Step S610-85)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting timer for timing the time of the customer waiting state.

(Step S610-87)
The main CPU 300a sets a demo command for transmitting the start of the customer waiting state in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol change waiting process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process (step S611) on the main control board 300.

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

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the currently set gaming state.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern random number determination table based on the type of the special symbol loaded and confirmed in step S611-1. If the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, a variation pattern random number determination table for the low-probability gaming state is set, and if the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the variation for the high-probability gaming state is set. Set the pattern random number judgment table.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table set in step S611-5 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-5 or step S610-55. To do.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-7 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a process during special symbol change in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-23 or step S610-73.

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

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S620-17, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the step The process is transferred to S620-25.

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

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-21 or S610-71 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300.

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

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol related to the hold type corresponding to the processing target identification value set in the main RAM 300c is being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. .. As a result, if it is determined that the stop display is in progress, the process is transferred to step S630-5, and if it is determined that the stop display is not in progress, the process is transferred to step S630-13.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-23 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is transferred to step S630-13, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S630 is performed. Move the process to -7.

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

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big winning combination lottery is a big hit or a small hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit or a small hit, the process is transferred to step S630-17, and if it is determined that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, the process is transferred to step S630-11.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for confirming the game state when the special symbol is confirmed, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is confirmed.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing target identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, when it is determined that the processing target identification value is the maximum, the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the processing target identification value is not the maximum, the process is moved to step S630-15. ..

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a adds 01H to the processing target identification value, and shifts the processing to step S630-3.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether there is a special symbol being displayed in a variable manner, that is, whether the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner in either the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. As a result, if it is determined that there is a special symbol in the variable display, the process is transferred to step S630-19, and if it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process is transferred to step S630-21.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process for forcibly stopping and displaying the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S630-23)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S630-9 that the result of the big winning combination lottery is a big hit, the main CPU 300a resets the gaming state to the normal gaming state which is the initial state. However, if it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to the next process without resetting the game state.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessory operation ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-25, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter. .. It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the large role game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation count counter, and by adding the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter to "1" at the start of each round game, the current counter value is added. The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, the process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-25, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-31)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the major game to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S630-33)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" when starting a large role game, updates the special game management phase to "05H" when starting a small hit game, and stops the special symbol. The symbol display process is terminated. As a result, the big role game or the small hit game is started.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the large winning opening on the main control board 300. This large winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-29 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the pre-processing for opening the special winning opening is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", The process is transferred to step S640-3.

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

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

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a confirms the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and determines whether the first round game is started, that is, whether the second large winning opening 128 is opened. As a result, if it is determined that the first round game is to be started, the process is transferred to step S640-9, and if it is determined that the first round game is not started, the process is transferred to step S640-11.

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a turns on the validity period flag.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“02H” or “06H”), and ends the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process on the main control board 300.

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

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a energizes the first special winning opening solenoid 126c and the second winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter with reference to the data of the special electric accessory operating ram set table. The solenoid control data for control and the timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts or stops energization of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c. Executes the winning port solenoid energization control process. By executing the large winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27. It will be.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a movable member control table (not shown) and controls energization of the movable member drive solenoid 142c with reference to the table.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of one large winning opening.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a is in the energization start state of the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, in step S641-5, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c Determine if the control process to start energization has been performed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is established, the process is moved to step S641-13, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S641-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-9 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is shifted to step S650-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650 Move the process to -3.

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

(Step S641)
If it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. To do.

(Step S650-5)
In the main CPU 300a, whether the counter value of the large winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the same number as the maximum winning number in one round in the large winning opening. It is determined whether or not the game ball of is entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the large winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the large winning opening closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second special winning opening solenoid 128c to close the large winning opening. As a result, the big prize opening will be closed.

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

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a confirms the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and determines whether the second round game is completed, that is, whether the second special winning opening 128 is closed. As a result, if it is determined that the second round game is completed, the process is transferred to step S650-13, and if it is determined that the second round game is not completed, the process is transferred to step S650-15.

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a valid period flag off timer that turns off the valid period flag. The valid period flag off timer is subtracted each time the timer interrupt process is performed in the timer update process of step S400-9, and when it reaches 0, the valid period flag is turned off.

(Step S650-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value (“03H” or “07H”).

(Step S650-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a command for designating the closing of the winning opening to indicate that the winning opening is closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening opening control process.

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

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening closing valid processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step The process is transferred to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times is completed. .. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, the process is transferred to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. The process is transferred to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H". When the special game management phase is 07H, that is, during the control of the small hit game, the number of round games of the small hit game is "1", so that it is always determined as YES in step S660-3. The process does not shift to that step.

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

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

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

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of the ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening closing valid processing.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening end wait process on the main control board 300. This large winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening end wait process is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", The process is transferred to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the major game. Here, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big role game, the high probability game state is set, and when the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b, the low probability game state is set. When the gaming state is set to the high-probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-probability number-cutting counter is set to "104". It should be noted that this process is performed only when the large role game is executed, and is not performed when the small hit game is executed.

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

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

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the large winning opening end wait process. As a result, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted.

FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating a normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, such a normal game Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 39, a plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling normal games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. .. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", the module is called. The module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and it is normal. When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the normal electric accessory" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal". When the module for executing the "electric accessory winning opening opening control process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing the "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a normal game management process (step S700) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol change waiting process on the main control board 300. This normal symbol change waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

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

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a blocks-transfers the normal figure hold (hit-determined random number) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the normal figure hold storage area to a storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the normal figure hold stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the normal drawing hold stored in the 1st storage unit is transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol hold ball count counter is subtracted by "1", and a normal symbol hold reduction specification command indicating that the normal symbol hold is subtracted by "1" is transmitted. Set in the buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the hit determination random number determination table corresponding to the current game state, performs a general drawing lottery, and stores the lottery result. Execute the judgment process.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on in the case of a hit, and the normal symbol display 168 is turned off in the case of a loss. .. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol display 168 is finally turned on. For example, if a winner is won, the normal symbol stop symbol number is "0". Is determined, and in the case of loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

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

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol fluctuation time based on the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol fluctuation time data table set in step S710-9.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol fluctuation time determined in step S710-11 in the normal game timer.

(Step S710-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in the normal symbol display 168 in order to start a variable display of the normal symbol. When, for example, "0" is set as the counter value in the normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 168 is lit and controlled, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal symbol display is displayed. The device 168 is turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets in the transmission buffer a command for designating the hold of the normal figure, which indicates the number of hold of the normal figure stored in the hold storage area of the normal figure.

(Step S710-19)
The main CPU 300a issues a normal symbol designation command based on the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, the symbol type (ordinary symbol hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hit determination process. Set in the send buffer.

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

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating processing during normal symbol variation in the main control board 300. This normal symbol change processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process is transferred to step S720-9, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that measures the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display 168. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

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

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is turned off, the counter value indicating lighting is updated, and the counter value indicating lighting of the normal symbol display 168 is updated. If is, the counter value indicating that the light is turned off is updated, and the processing during the normal symbol change is terminated. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeatedly turns on and off (blinks) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 is finally controlled to be turned on or off, and the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol, in the normal game timer.

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

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

FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a normal symbol stop symbol display process on the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

(Step S730-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S720-11 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", it is determined. The process is transferred to step S730-3.

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

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

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, when the normal game management process based on the normal figure hold of 1 is completed and the normal figure hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the normal symbol based on the next hold is performed. It becomes.

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

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H" and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory in the main control board 300. This pre-processing for opening the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "03H".

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

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

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

FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a process of switching the opening / closing of the winning opening of the ordinary electric accessory on the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit of the normal electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of times the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is opened / closed during one opening / closing control). Is determined. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the opening / closing switching process of the ordinary electric accessory winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the open / close control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory open / close switching count counter, the main CPU 300a has solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. The stop control data) and the timer data which is the energization time (solnel energization time) or the energization stop time (normal power closing effective time = pause time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, or stops energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. The object solenoid energization control process is executed. By executing this ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. The timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the second start port 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization start state of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is shifted to step S741-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

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

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process on the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "04H".

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

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

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

(Step S750-5)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the second starting port 122 is being controlled to open / close once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum number of winning balls have been entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric accessory closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c and closing the second starting port 122. As a result, the second starting port 122 is closed.

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

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

FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an ordinary electric accessory winning opening closing effective process on the main control board 300. This normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process is transferred to step S760-3.

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

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

FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory winning opening end weight process on the main control board 300. This ordinary electric accessory winning opening end wait process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In the case, the process is moved to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process. As a result, when the normal symbol hold is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is restarted.

As described above, in the game machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped on the second special symbol display 162. If the displayed variable game is being executed, the determination of the jackpot symbol is restricted, and the lost symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 (see steps S610-9 and S610-17). ). Further, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, if the jackpot symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 during the variable game, the jackpot symbol is being executed. The loss symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 (see steps S610-59 and S610-67).

Then, as shown in steps S610-7 to S610-15, when determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162 has a symbol based on the special 2 hold. Is not in the variable display, or when the variable display related to the lost symbol is executed by the second special symbol display 162 even though the variable display is in progress, the number-of-times cut management process (step S610-13). And the number of times command set processing (step S610-15) is executed. On the other hand, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, if the variable display related to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is executed on the second special symbol display 162, the number of times is cut. The management process and the number of times command set process are not executed.

Further, as shown in steps S610-57 to S610-65, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 is determined, the symbol based on the special 1 hold is displayed on the first special symbol display 160. When the fluctuation display is not in progress, or when the fluctuation display related to the lost symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 160 even though the fluctuation display is in progress, the number-cutting management process (step S610-63) and The number-of-times command set process (step S610-65) is executed. On the other hand, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, if the variable display related to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 160, the number of times is cut. The management process and the number of times command set process are not executed.

With such a configuration, in a variable game in which the determination of the jackpot symbol is restricted, the counter value update process of the high-accuracy number-cutting counter can be non-executed, and the decrease in the player's motivation to play can be suppressed. It becomes.

(First modification)
In the above embodiment, as the game state when the game progresses, a low probability game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute the big role game is set low and a high probability in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute the big role game is set high are set. An example of a configuration set to one of the stochastic gaming states has been described. However, as the gaming state, a time-saving gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state may be set in place of or in addition to the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state.

Here, the non-time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is difficult to be opened and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting port 122, and the time-saving game state is a non-time-saving game state. This is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is more likely to be opened and the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 122.

FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table according to the first modification. As shown in FIG. 49, in the first modification, the hit determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state and the hit determination random number determination table for the time saving game state are provided as the hit determination random number determination table.

Then, when starting the normal drawing lottery in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), the hit determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to. According to this non-time saving game state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the normal symbol hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the hit determination random number is 1 to 99. In addition, the lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the symbol per normal figure is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100.

Further, when the normal drawing lottery is started in the time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state is referred to. According to the hit determination random number determination table for the time-saving game state, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the normal symbol per symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the hit determination random number is 99. , The lost symbol is determined as the type of normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the symbol per normal figure is determined in the time-saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

Then, according to the game state setting table of the first modification, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the big role game, it is set to the time-saving game state and the number of times the time-saving game state is continued (hereinafter, When the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b during the big role game, it is set to the non-time saving game state. This means that the time-saving game state continues until the result of the big win lottery is confirmed 104 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time reductions indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving game state of 1, and if a big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations, the number of time reductions is set again. It will be. Therefore, when the time-saving game state is set after the end of the big role game, if the lottery result other than the big hit is derived (confirmed) 104 times without deriving the lottery result of the big hit in the time-saving game state, it is not. The game state will be changed to the time-saving game state.

Then, when deciding the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the symbol based on the special 2 hold on the second special symbol display 162 is not in the variable display, or is in the variable display. When the variation display related to the lost symbol is executed by the second special symbol display 162, the number-of-times cut management process (step S610-13) and the number-of-times command set process (step S610-15) are replaced. Or, in addition, the number-of-times cut management process and the number-of-times command set process related to the first modification are executed. Here, in the number-of-times cutting management process according to the first modification, the time-saving state flag for identifying whether the gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state is loaded, and the current gaming state is non-time-saving. Check whether the game is in the time-saving game state or the time-saving game state. Then, when the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the counter value of the time-saving number-cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. If the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time reduction count cut counter, the time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction game state is set. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot. Further, in the number-of-times command set process according to the first modification, a number-of-times command indicating the remaining number of times (actual remaining number of times) until the time saving number becomes 0 is set in the transmission buffer.

On the other hand, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, if the variable display related to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is executed on the second special symbol display 162, the first The count cut management process and the count command set process related to the modified example are not executed.

Further, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the symbol based on the special 1 hold on the first special symbol display 160 is not in the variable display, or is in the variable display. When the variation display related to the lost symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 160, the number cut management process and the number command set process related to the first modification are executed. On the other hand, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 is determined, if the variable display related to the jackpot symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 160, the first modification is applied. The count cut management process and the count command set process are not executed.

With such a configuration, in a variable game in which the determination of the jackpot symbol is restricted, it is possible to non-execute the counter value update process of the time saving number cut counter, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's motivation to play. Become.

(Second modification)
In the above embodiment, a configuration in which the minimum number of large-feature lottery in a high-probability gaming state is guaranteed has been described as an example. However, the fall lottery may be executed while the high-probability gaming state is set.

FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a fall determination random number determination table according to the second modification. In the second modification, in addition to the fall determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 50, the same jackpot determination random number determination table as the jackpot determination random number determination table shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 of the above embodiment is provided. ..

In the second modification, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one fall determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, in the high-probability gaming state, the fall lottery is performed by the fall determination random number determination table and the acquired fall determination random number. When the fall determination result is derived by the fall lottery, the gaming state is shifted from the high-probability gaming state to the low-probability gaming state at a predetermined timing. As shown in FIG. 50, according to the fall determination random number determination table, the fall determination result is derived when the fall determination random number is 0 to 130, and the non-fall is determined when the fall determination random number is other. The judgment result is derived. Therefore, the fall probability in this case is about 1/500.

Then, in the second modification, the fall determination process is executed in the special symbol change waiting process (step S610) on the main control board 300. FIG. 51 is a first flowchart illustrating a special symbol change waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300 according to the second modification, and FIG. 52 is a special flowchart in the main control board 300 according to the second modification. It is a 2nd flowchart explaining the symbol change waiting process (step S610). The processing substantially equal to the processing in the above-described embodiment is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

(Step S610-11, Step S610-61)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number. A determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected, a large winning combination lottery is performed, a special symbol hit determination process for storing the lottery result is executed, and the process is transferred to step S612.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a fall determination process for determining whether or not to execute a fall that shifts the gaming state from the high-probability gaming state to the low-probability gaming state.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating a fall determination process (step S612) in the main control board 300 according to the second modification.

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol probability state flag and determines whether the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the game is in the high-probability gaming state, the process is moved to step S612-3, and if it is determined that the game is not in the high-probability gaming state (the low-probability gaming state), the fall determination process is terminated. To do.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the fall determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-5 or step S610-55, and falls based on the fall determination random number determination table (see FIG. 50C). And the fall lottery process for deriving the determination result of either non-fall is executed.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the fall determination result is derived by the fall lottery in step S612-3. As a result, when it is determined that the fall determination result has been derived, the process is shifted to step S612-7, and when it is determined that the fall determination result has not been derived (the non-fall determination result has been derived). Ends the fall determination process.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability gaming state, and ends the fall determination process. As a result, in the high-probability gaming state, when the fall determination result is derived by the fall lottery, the gaming state shifts from the high-probability gaming state to the low-probability gaming state at that time.

Then, when deciding the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the symbol based on the special 2 hold on the second special symbol display 162 is not in the variable display, or is in the variable display. When the variation display related to the lost symbol is executed by the second special symbol display 162, the above-mentioned fall determination process (step S612), count cut management process (step S610-13), and count command set process (step). S610-15) is executed. On the other hand, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, if the variable display related to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is executed on the second special symbol display 162, the fall determination is made. Disables processing, count-cut management process, and count command set process.

Further, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, the symbol based on the special 1 hold on the first special symbol display 160 is not in the variable display, or is in the variable display. When the variation display related to the lost symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 160, the fall determination process (step S612), the number cut management process (step S610-63), and the number command set process (step S610). -65) is executed. On the other hand, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, if the variable display related to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 160, the fall determination is made. Disables processing, count-cut management process, and count command set process.

With such a configuration, in the variable game in which the determination of the jackpot symbol is restricted, the fall lottery and the counter value update process of the high-accuracy number-cutting counter can be non-executed, and the decrease in the player's motivation to play can be suppressed. It becomes possible.

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

For example, in the above embodiment, the arrangement of the first starting port 120, the second starting port 122, the first winning opening 126, the second winning opening 128, etc. is only an example and does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. It can be designed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting port 120 is composed of a so-called fixed starting port in which a game ball can always enter, and the second starting port 122 is a so-called so-called fixed starting port in which the ease of entering a game ball is variable. , Consists of a variable start port. However, for example, the first starting port 120 may be configured by the variable starting port, or the second starting port 122 may be configured by the fixed starting port.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is decided to provide two large winning openings, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, but one large winning opening may be used.

Further, the fluctuation time in the above embodiment is only an example, and the fluctuation time may be appropriately designed within a range in which the same playability as in the above embodiment can be realized.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special 1 hold is not won as a small hit, but the special 1 hold may also be won as a small hit with a predetermined probability.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which a large hit symbol and a small hit symbol are provided as the winning symbols has been described as an example. However, as the hit symbol, either the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the big winning random number value for at least determining whether or not the big winning game can be executed is configured by the two random numbers of the big hit determination random number and the winning symbol random number, and one random number value composed of the variable pattern random number is used. , A random number value for fluctuation is constructed to at least determine the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying whether or not the major role game can be executed. However, the large role random value and the variable random value may each be composed of one random value or a plurality of random values as long as they are obtained from within a preset range. Good.

Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot symbols and small hit symbols are provided, but only one type of jackpot symbol and small hit symbol may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the validity period flag is turned on during the specific number of round games, and the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is effective only when the validity period flag is turned on. I decided to treat it as. However, while always treating the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b as valid, the error processing may be executed when the game ball enters the specific area 140b at an unexpected timing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the game state after the end of the big role game is set according to whether or not the game ball can enter the specific area 140b during the big role game has been described as an example. However, the game state after the end of the big role game may be set according to the type of the determined jackpot symbol.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), when determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 (one), the second special symbol display 162 (the other) is a big hit. If the variable game in which the symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped is being executed, the determination of the jackpot symbol is restricted (indicated by "x" in FIG. 54), and the stop display is displayed on the first special symbol display 160. The lost symbol is determined as the symbol to be caused, but the determination of the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is not limited (indicated by "○" in FIG. 54). Similarly, when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162 (one), the execution of the variable game in which the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 (the other). If it is medium, the determination of the big hit symbol is restricted, and the lost symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, but the determination of the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is not restricted as an example. I mentioned and explained. However, at least the determination of the jackpot symbol may be restricted, and even if it is restricted, any symbol excluding the jackpot symbol may be determined, not limited to the lost symbol.

For example, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), when determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, a variable game in which a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display. If it is being executed, the determination of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol may be restricted, and the lost symbol may be determined as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one of the special symbol indicators 162.

Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display even during the execution of the variable game. For example, it is assumed that the determination of the jackpot symbol is restricted, the small hit symbol or the lost symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display is determined. In some cases, when a variable game in which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display is being executed, the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol is displayed as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display. May be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), when determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display even during the execution of the variable game. For example, it is assumed that the determination of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is restricted, the lost symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display is determined. In some cases, when a variable game in which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display is being executed, the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol is displayed as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display. May be determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), when determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display even during the execution of the variable game. For example, it is assumed that the determination of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is restricted, the lost symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display is determined. In this case, when the variable game in which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display is being executed, the determination of the small hit symbol is restricted as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display. , A jackpot symbol or a lost symbol may be determined as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on one of the special symbol indicators. Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (f), when determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display even during the execution of the variable game. For example, it is assumed that the determination of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is restricted, the lost symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display is determined. In this case, when the variable game in which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display is being executed, the determination of the big hit symbol is restricted as the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display. A small hit symbol or a lost symbol may be determined as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on one of the special symbol indicators.

In any case, when deciding the symbol to be stopped and displayed on one special symbol display, if the variable game in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display is being executed, the specific winning symbol is determined. In addition to limiting, any symbol other than a specific hit symbol may be determined as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on one of the special symbol indicators.

The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 in the above embodiment correspond to the large winning opening of the present invention.
Further, the movable piece 122b and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c in the above embodiment correspond to the start variable winning device of the present invention.
Further, the big role game and the small hit game in the above embodiment correspond to the big winning opening opening / closing game of the present invention.
Further, the first special symbol display 160 in the above embodiment corresponds to the first symbol display unit of the present invention, and the second special symbol display 162 corresponds to the second symbol display unit of the present invention.
Further, the jackpot symbol and the small hit symbol in the above embodiment correspond to the hit symbol of the present invention, and the jackpot symbol corresponds to the specific hit symbol of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, a value other than 0 as a counter value of the high-accuracy number-cutting counter corresponds to the maintenance information of the present invention, 0 corresponds to the change information of the present invention, and the number-of-times cutting management process is the present invention. Corresponds to information derivation processing. Further, in the first modification, a value other than 0 as a counter value of the time saving number cut counter corresponds to the maintenance information of the present invention, 0 corresponds to the change information of the present invention, and the number cut management process is the present invention. Corresponds to the information derivation process of. Further, in the second modification, the non-fall determination result in the fall lottery corresponds to the maintenance information of the present invention, the fall determination result in the fall lottery corresponds to the change information of the present invention, and the fall lottery corresponds to the change information of the present invention. Corresponds to information derivation processing.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of step S610-11, step S610-17, step S610-19, step S610-61, step S610-67, and step S610-69 of FIG. , Corresponds to the design determining means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of steps S610-23 in FIG. 29 and steps S610-73 in FIG. 30 corresponds to the fluctuation time determining means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process shown in FIG. 33 corresponds to the symbol display control means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes shown in steps S610-7 to S610-15 of FIG. 29 and steps S610-57 to S610-65 of FIG. 30 is used as the game state management means of the present invention. Equivalent to.

100 Game machine 116 Game area 116a 1st game area 116b 2nd game area 120 1st start port 122 2nd start port 122b Movable piece 122c Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 126 1st big winning opening 128 2nd big winning opening 160 1st Special symbol display 162 2nd special symbol display 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b main ROM
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A gaming machine in which a game progresses in any one of a plurality of gaming states including at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state different from the first gaming state.
A game board in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed,
A first start area and a second start area where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A jackpot symbol associated with the execution of a big winning opening opening / closing game in which the opening / closing of the big winning opening provided in the game area is controlled on condition that the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area. And a symbol determining means for determining one of a plurality of symbols including at least a small hit symbol and a lost symbol associated with not executing the big winning opening opening / closing game.
When the symbol is determined by the symbol determining means, the fluctuation time determining means for determining the fluctuation time, which is the time until the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, according to a predetermined variation time determining condition,
When the symbol is determined with the entry of the game ball into the first starting region, the variation of the symbol is displayed over the variation time of the determined symbol, and when the variation time elapses, the symbol is described. When the first variable game in which the symbol determined by the symbol determining means is stopped and displayed is executed and the symbol is determined with the entry of the game ball into the second starting area, the determined symbol of the determined symbol is executed. A symbol display control means for executing a second variable game of displaying the fluctuation of the symbol over the fluctuation time and stopping and displaying the symbol determined by the symbol determination means when the fluctuation time elapses.
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The symbol display control means
The first variable game and the second variable game can be executed in parallel.
The symbol determining means
In determining the symbols to be stopped and displayed in one of the first variation game and the second variation game, determine the jackpot symbol during said execution of large per symbols other variations game that appears stopped The big hit symbol can be determined during the execution of the other variable game in which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and the small hit symbol can be determined without determining the small hit symbol .
The large per symbol is being executed other variations game displayed stopped at one variation game of determining the pre KIHA shift diagram pattern, not perform the transition from the second gaming state to the first game status A game machine characterized by being.

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