JP7245705B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which big win games are executed.

Conventionally, holding information is acquired and stored under the condition that a game ball enters a starting hole, and when the starting condition is established, a big win lottery is performed based on the holding information, and if a big win is won in this big win lottery, a big win is made. Gaming machines that execute games are known. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a so-called limiter machine in which a game state advantageous to a player continues until the number of times a jackpot is won reaches a limiter number of times.

JP 2016-147158 A

In the limiter machine described above, while the number of times a jackpot is won is guaranteed, there is also an aspect that an upper limit is set on the number of prize balls that a player can obtain. As described above, particularly in a gaming machine with special specifications, since the player's psychology greatly varies depending on the progress of the game, there is a problem that it is difficult to enhance the interest of the game through effects.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention sets a period during which the number of payouts exceeds the number of shot balls due to the continuous shooting of game balls, a round game in which the big winning opening is opened, and after the end of the round game. and an ending period in which the big winning opening is maintained in a closed state. A gaming machine in which a game can proceed during a specific state medium period, and a determination means for executing a win/fail determination based on the entry of a game ball into a start area; A large winning opening control unit that controls the big winning game, a state setting unit that sets the game state after the big winning game is over, and a variable effect that suggests the result of the winning or losing judgment, and the middle winning winning period and the an effect control unit capable of executing a common dedicated effect in both of the specific state intermediate period, wherein the dedicated effect includes an effect suggesting the number of payouts in the special role intermediate period and the specific state intermediate period; When a predetermined game state other than the specific state is set after the end of the big win game, the effect control unit does not execute the dedicated effect during the ending period, and after the end of the big win game, the number of payouts and It is characterized by being able to simultaneously display the images for the variable effects .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine showing a state in which a door is opened; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a figure explaining a big prize-winning opening. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control means which controls progress of a game. It is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU. It is a diagram for explaining a low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a diagram for explaining a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a winning design random number determination table and a small winning design random number determination table. (a) is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a game state and fluctuation time. It is the first diagram for explaining the special electric accessory actuation ramset table. It is the second diagram for explaining the special electric accessory actuation ramset table. It is a figure explaining the opening-and-closing aspect of a special prize mouth, and the opening-and-closing aspect of the specific area by a movable member. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the transition of the game state according to the original game nature. It is a figure explaining a gaming machine state flag. FIG. 10 is a first flowchart for explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board; FIG. FIG. 10 is a second flowchart for explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining subcommand group set processing in the main control board; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining save processing at power-off in the main control board; FIG. It is a flow chart explaining timer interruption processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the setting related processing in the main control board. 4 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing in a main control board; It is a flow chart explaining gate passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st start opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol random number acquisition process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the big winning a prize opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining specific area passage processing in a main control board. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining a gate passing process in a main control board; FIG. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flow chart for explaining a special game management process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is the 1st flowchart explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is the second flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol hit determination process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a number cutting management process in a main control board; It is a flow chart for explaining a process during special symbol fluctuation in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the pattern forced stop processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening open/close switching process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening opening control process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening end wait process in the main control board. It is a diagram for explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flow chart for explaining normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the production|presentation in a normal state. It is a figure explaining an example of the production|presentation in a highest priority state. It is a figure explaining an example of information production|presentation. It is a figure explaining the structure of the frame in special fluctuation|variation production|presentation. 4 is a flowchart for explaining sub CPU initialization processing in the sub control board; It is a flowchart explaining the sub-timer interrupt processing in a sub-control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a game state change designation command reception process in the sub-control board. It is a flow chart explaining the big winning a prize entrance ball command reception processing in the sub-control board. It is a flow chart explaining the variation pattern command reception processing in the sub-control board.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118 into which game balls can enter, a first starting opening 120, a second fixed starting opening 122A, a second variable starting opening 122B, and a normal figure operating opening 125. , These general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second fixed starting opening 122A, the second variable starting opening 122B, when the game ball enters the normal figure operation opening 125, each predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. be In addition, below, 122 A of 2nd fixed starting openings and the 2nd variable starting opening 122B are generically called the 2nd starting opening 122. As shown in FIG.

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

In addition, the first starting port 120, the second fixed starting port 122A and the normal pattern operating port 125 are constituted by a fixed starting port that is open so that the game ball can be entered at all times. On the other hand, the second variable starting port 122B is provided with a movable piece 122b that can be opened and closed. It consists of a starting port. Specifically, the movable piece 122b is normally maintained in a closed state, and during this time, it becomes difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second variable starting port 122B.

On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the game area 116 (second game area 116b) or the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125, the lottery of the normal symbol described later is performed. When a winning lottery is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. When the movable piece 122b is in an open state, it becomes possible to enter the game ball into the second variable starting port 122B. In this way, the movable piece 122b is in an open state that allows the game ball to enter the second variable starting port 122B, and makes it more difficult for the game ball to enter the second variable starting port 122B than in the open state. Alternatively, it functions as a movable member (start variable winning device) that shifts to an impossible closed state.

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

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

Furthermore, a big winning opening 128 is provided in the second game area 116b. The big winning opening 128 is arranged at a position where only game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter. However, the big winning opening 128 may be arranged so that any game ball flowing down the first game area 116a and the second game area 116b can enter. Although details will be described later, after winning the jackpot, the big win game is started when the game ball passes through the role-linked operation gate 126 provided in the second game area 116b. The big win game is composed of a plurality of round games, and the big winning opening 128 is opened during the round game.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the big winning opening 128. As shown in FIG. A structure 129 projecting to the front side of the game board 108 is provided in the second game area 116b. This structure 129 has an opening formed in the upper part, and this opening serves as the big winning opening 128 . A movable piece 128b is provided on the upper part of the structure 129, and normally, as shown in FIG.

The movable piece 128b faces above the game machine 100 and protrudes into the game area 116 where the game ball rolls and flows down. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is maintained in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the game area 116 (second game area 116b) falls on the movable piece 128b. Here, the movable piece 128b maintained in the closed state is inclined so that the left side of the gaming machine 100 is slightly lower than the right side. Therefore, when the movable piece 128b is in the closed state, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. will move.

Then, when a big winning game or a small winning game described later is executed, the movable piece 128b changes to an open state in which the big winning opening 128 is opened. Here, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the movable piece 128b is moved from a hole formed in the game board 108 by an actuator (solenoid) (not shown) in the front and back direction of the game machine 100 (front and back). direction). Normally, the actuator is kept in a non-energized state, and the movable piece 128b is held at a position protruding forward from the hole in the game board 108 to close the big winning opening 128. As shown in FIG. When the actuator is energized, as shown in FIG. 3B, the movable piece 128b is held at a position recessed behind the hole of the game board 108, and the big winning opening 128 is opened. In this way, when the big winning hole 128 is opened, the game ball enters the big winning hole 128.例文帳に追加

A lead-out path 128d is provided inside the big winning hole 128, and the big winning hole 128 is inclined so that the game ball that enters the big winning hole 128 is guided to the lead-out path 128d. there is The lead-out path 128d is provided with a specific region 140b and a non-specific region 140c, each of which is a hole through which a game ball can pass. 140 c and discharged to the back side of the game board 108 .

A movable member 142 that opens and closes the specified area 140b and the non-specified area 140c is provided in the big winning opening 128. As shown in FIG. This movable member 142 is switched between a state in which entry of game balls into the specific region 140b is allowed and a state in which entry of game balls into the specific region 140b is disabled by its movement (sliding). More specifically, when the movable member 142 shifts to the position shown in FIG. 3(c), the non-specific area 140c is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the specific area 140b. On the other hand, when the movable member 142 shifts to the position shown in FIG. 3(d), the specified area 140b is blocked by the movable member 142, and the game ball can pass through the non-specified area 140c. Although details will be described later, if a game ball enters the specific area 140b in a specific round game of a big win game when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game state after the big win game becomes a high probability game state.

Returning to FIG. 2, the second fixed starting port 122A and the gate 124 are arranged in parallel at the top of the second game area 116b. All the game balls guided to the second game area 116b enter the second fixed starting port 122A or pass through the gate 124 and flow downward. In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the second fixed starting port 122A, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute a big win game or a small win game. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the second variable starting port 122B (movable piece 122b) is to be opened.

A second variable starting port 122B is provided below the second fixed starting port 122A and the gate 124 . An out port 131 is provided between the second fixed starting port 122A and the second variable starting port 122B. The out port 131 is an entrance of a passage for discharging game balls from the game area 116, and even if a game ball enters the out port 131, prize balls are not paid out.

Nails are arranged in the second game area 116b so that most of the game balls (for example, 90% or more) that flow downward from the second fixed starting port 122A fall onto the movable piece 122b. Also, by these nails, a part of the game balls (for example, 1% to 10%) that have flowed downward from the second fixed starting opening 122A are guided to the out opening 131.

In the closed state of the second variable starting port 122B, the game ball rolls on the movable piece 122b. When the movable piece 122b is opened while the game ball is rolling on the movable piece 122b, all the game balls on the movable piece 122b are guided into the second variable starting port 122B. When a game ball enters the second variable starting port 122B, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball for one game ball entering, and whether or not to execute a big win game or a small win game is determined. A lottery will be held.

A large winning opening 128 is provided below the second variable starting opening 122B. move. The game ball on the movable piece 128b rolls slowly from the right side to the left side in the front view of the gaming machine 100 due to the inclination of the movable piece 128b.

When the movable piece 128b is opened while the game ball is rolling on the movable piece 128b, all the game balls on the movable piece 128b are guided into the big winning opening 128.例文帳に追加When a game ball enters the big winning hole 128 during a big win game or a small win game, a predetermined number of two or more (here, 15) game balls are awarded for one game ball entering. paid out as

A normal figure operation opening 125 is provided at the lower left of the big winning opening 128 . Here, a nail is arranged in the second game area 116b so that almost all of the game balls dropped downward from the big winning opening 128 enter the normal figure operation opening 125. In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the normal figure operation port 125, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. In addition, when the game ball enters the normal figure operation opening 125, it is determined whether the second variable start opening 122B (movable piece 122b) is opened in the same manner as when the game ball passes through the gate 124. A lottery will be held.

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 116, there are a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, a second fixed starting opening 122A, a second variable starting opening 122B, a normal figure working opening 125, a big winning opening 128, and an out opening 131. A discharge port 130 is provided for discharging a game ball that has not entered any of the above from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 .

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

The effect display device 200 is provided with a effect display unit 200a consisting of an image display unit for displaying an image. are placed. As shown in the drawing, the effect display section 200a carries out various effects such as variably displaying three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main control board 300 includes a general winning hole detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 118, and a first starting hole for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting hole 120. Detection switch 120s, second fixed starting hole detection switch 122As for detecting that a game ball has entered the second fixed starting hole 122A, second variable detecting that a game ball has entered the second variable starting hole 122B Starting port detection switch 122Bs, gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, normal pattern operation port detection switch 125s for detecting that the game ball has entered the normal pattern operation port 125, combination operation A combination gate detection switch 126s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, a large winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that the game ball has entered the large winning opening 128, and a game ball entering the specific area 140b. A specific area detection switch 140s for detecting this is connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

In addition, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second variable starter opening 122B, a large winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the movable piece 128b that opens and closes the large winning opening 128, is connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second variable starting port 122B and the big winning port 128. FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Also, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 for controlling the launch of game balls. The payout control board 310 is connected with a touch sensor 112s provided on the operating handle 112 for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operating angle of the operating handle 112. ing. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the shooting control circuit 320 controls the shooting solenoid 112c provided in the game ball shooting device to energize and shoot the game ball.

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

Specifically, in the sub-control board 330, the sub-CPU 330a, the sub-ROM 330b, and the sub-RAM 330c cooperate to function as a sub-main, an image control section, a character control section, a lighting control section, and a sound control section. The sub-main decides the content of the effect to be executed, and manages and supervises the execution of the effect according to various input commands. The image control section performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display section 200a. The sub-ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as patterns, backgrounds, subtitles, etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It controls the image display of the unit 200a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, progress in parallel. In the special game, the game progresses in one of the low-probability game state and the high-probability game state, and in the normal game, the game progresses in one of the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving 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 winning the right to execute the big win game in which the big winning opening 128 is opened is set low, and the high-probability game state. That is, it is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the right to execute the big win game is set high. In addition, the non-time-saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is difficult to open, and the game ball is difficult to enter the second variable start port 122B, and the time-saving game state is a non-time-saving game state. It is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is more likely to be in an open state than in this state, and the game ball is more likely to enter the second variable starting port 122B. In addition, in the time-saving game state, when the game balls are continuously shot toward the second game area 116b during the game, the game balls are set to decrease slightly or hardly decrease. .

As described above, since the special game and the normal game progress in parallel, in the present embodiment, the low probability game state or high probability game state and the non-time-saving game state or time-saving game state are combined It becomes a game state. In the following, to facilitate understanding, the game state related to the special game, ie, the low probability game state and high probability game state is called a special game state, the game state usually related to the game, ie, non-time-saving game state and time-saving The game state is sometimes called a normal game state. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot the game ball into the game area 116, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start hole 120 or the second start hole 122, the player is asked to play the game. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a "big role lottery") is held to decide whether or not to give a profit. In this big win lottery, when a big win is won, a big win game in which the big win port 128 is opened is executed, and the game state after the big win game is finished is set to one of the above game states. Below, the major role lottery method will be described.

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

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

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

However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120, if four special 1 reservations are already stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, to the first start port 120 A special 1 suspension is not newly stored by the entry of a game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the game ball to the second start port 122 No special 2 hold is newly memorized by the entry of .

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, according to the game state when judging the big win, the big win determination random number determination table is selected, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number are used. A lottery will be held.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining game states and fluctuation times. As described above, the special game state and the normal game state are combined into one game state, and the progress of the game is controlled according to the game state being set. As already explained, the special game state is provided in two types, a low-probability game state and a high-probability game state, in which the odds of winning a jackpot are different. In addition, the normal game state is provided with two types, a non-time-saving game state and a time-saving game state, in which the ease of entry (ball entry frequency) of the game ball to the second variable starting port 122B is different from each other.

Here, in the normal game, the ease of entry of the game ball into the second variable starter opening 122B is determined by three factors: winning probability, fluctuation time, and opening time. Although details will be described later, in the normal game, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 or the game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 125, normal pattern suspension is stored. Then, based on the stored general pattern reservation, a general pattern lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 122b. The result of this normal drawing lottery is determined when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. When winning is determined as a result of the normal drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b is released. At this time, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery, the fluctuation time, and the opening time when opening the movable piece 122b are set for each normal game state.

The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state. In addition, in the non-time-saving game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is low, the fluctuation time is long, and the opening time of the movable piece 122b is short. Below, the game state which is set to low probability game state and non time saving game state may be called low probability non time saving state or normal state.

In addition, in this embodiment, it may be set to a high probability game state and a non-time-saving game state. This game state has the highest degree of advantage among the four game states, and if the game balls are shot appropriately, the number of game balls will gradually increase during the game even if the jackpot is not won. is set. Below, the game state that is set to the high probability game state and the non time saving game state may be referred to as the high probability non time saving state or the most dominant state.

Moreover, in this embodiment, it may be set to a low probability game state and a time saving game state. In addition, in the time-saving game state, the winning probability in the normal drawing lottery is high, the fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the movable piece 122b is long. Below, the game state which is set to low probability game state and time saving game state may be called low probability time saving state.

Moreover, in this embodiment, it may be set to a high probability game state and a time saving game state. Below, the game state which is set to high probability game state and time saving game state may be called high probability time saving state.

As described above, in this embodiment, four game states are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern random number determination table is selected according to the game state when the big win lottery is performed, the type of suspension, the number of variations in the game state, and the type of symbol, and the selected variation pattern A variation pattern number is determined by referring to the random number determination table.

Here, in the gaming machine 100, a substantial variation target is set for each gaming state. The subject of substantial variation originally indicates the type of suspension for which the major role lottery should be performed, and either special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension is set as the substantial variation subject for each game state. In the normal state, Special 1 hold is set as a substantial fluctuation target. Moreover, in the normal state, since the normal game state is the non-time-saving game state, the second variable starter port 122B is hardly opened. Therefore, in the normal state, the player needs to shoot the game ball toward the first game area 116a in order to enter the game ball into the second variable starting port 122B.

In the normal state, when the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 hold that is the subject of real fluctuation, according to the number of fluctuations (the number of fluctuation display of the pattern) after being set to the normal state, as follows, A variation pattern random number determination table is selected. That is, at the start of the first symbol variation display in the normal state, the special A table is selected regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this special A table, a variation pattern number whose variation time is set to 10 seconds is always determined.

Further, at the start of the second and subsequent symbol variation display in the normal state, when the losing symbol or the small winning symbol is determined, the table A is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table A, the fluctuation time is determined within the range of 3 to 100 seconds. Further, when the jackpot pattern is determined, the table B is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table B, the variation time is determined within the range of 40-100 seconds.

On the other hand, in the normal state, when the big win lottery is performed by the special 2 reservation that is not subject to actual fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is selected as follows according to the number of fluctuations. That is, at the start of the first symbol variation display in the normal state, the special B table is selected regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this special B table, a variation pattern number with a variation time of 10 seconds is always determined.

Further, at the start of the second and later symbol variation display in the normal state, the table C is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table regardless of the determined symbol type. According to this table C, the variable time is always determined to be 4 minutes. Thus, by setting the fluctuation time to a long time such as 4 minutes, in the normal state, even if the player enters the game ball into the second fixed start port 122A, the major role lottery based on the special 2 reservation will be extremely rare.

Specifically, the second fixed starting port 122A is provided in the second game area 116b, and the second fixed starting port 122A is always composed of a fixed starting port that allows game balls to enter. there is Furthermore, due to the playability of the gaming machine 100, the second fixed starting hole 122A is arranged at a position where a game ball enters more easily than the first starting hole 120.例文帳に追加Therefore, if the fluctuation time for the special 2 hold is shortened in the normal state, the player will be given more chances than necessary for the winning lottery. Therefore, in accordance with the original playability in the normal state, the variation time is set to a long time such as 4 minutes in order to appropriately shoot the game ball toward the first game area 116a.

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

In the highest priority state, a big win lottery is performed by the special 2 reservation which is the actual fluctuation target, and when the losing pattern or the small winning pattern is determined, the table E is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table E, a variation time of 1 second to 8 seconds is determined. Also, in the highest priority state, when the big winning lottery is performed by the special 2 reservation and the big winning pattern is determined, the table F is selected as the variation pattern random number determination table. According to this table F, the variation time is determined to be 8 seconds.

In the low certainty short working hours state and high certainty short working hours state, special 2 hold is set to the real fluctuation target. In addition, in the low probability time saving state and the high probability time saving state, the normal game state is set to the time saving game state, and the second variable starting port 122B is frequently controlled to the open state. Therefore, in the low probability time saving state and the high probability time saving state, the player, in order to enter the game ball into the second fixed start port 122A or the second variable start port 122B, the game ball towards the second game area 116b need to fire.

In the low-probability short-time state and the high-probable time-saving state, when the big role lottery is performed by the special 1 reservation that is not subject to real fluctuation, as in the most dominant state, regardless of the determined symbol type, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table Table D is selected as

On the other hand, in the low-probability short-time state and the high-probability short-time state, the big role lottery is performed by the special 2 hold that is the real fluctuation target, and when the losing pattern or the small winning pattern is determined, the table G is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. be done. According to this table G, the variation time is determined within the range of 1 to 30 seconds. Also, when the jackpot pattern is determined, the table H is selected as the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. According to this table H, the variation time is always determined to be 30 seconds.

As described above, a substantial variation target is set for each game state, and when a major role lottery based on a reservation type as a substantial variation target is performed, the maximum variation time is 100 seconds. On the other hand, in a normal state, when a major role lottery based on a reservation type that is not subject to real variation is performed, the variation time is 4 minutes, so that a game contrary to the original game characteristics is not performed.

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

As shown in FIG. 11, the big winning game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the small winning game is executed only once. According to this special electric role product operation ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of times of special electric role product operation (executed during one big role game or small winning game number of round games to be played), number of times of opening and closing special electric accessories (number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened in one round), solenoid energization time (energization time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each number of openings of the large winning opening 128 That is, the opening time of the big winning mouth 128 once), the specified number (the maximum number of possible winnings to the big winning mouth 128 in one round game), the effective time of closing the big winning mouth (the big winning mouth between round games 128 closing time (that is, interval time), ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game (fluctuation display of symbols to be described later)) are used as control data. , is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each type of special symbol.

In addition, when a jackpot is won by special 1 reservation and special symbols A to C are determined as jackpot symbols, a big win game consisting of 10 round games is executed. However, when the special symbol A is determined, in the first round game, the big winning opening 128 is opened only once for 0.1 second, and in the second round game, the maximum opening of the big winning opening 128 is 27. 0 seconds x 1 time is released. Also, in the third round game, the big winning opening 128 is kept closed for 2.0 seconds after being opened for 0.1 seconds, and then opened for a maximum of 27.0 seconds. It should be noted that, in the round game after the fourth time, the big winning opening 128 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds.

On the other hand, when the special symbols B and C are determined, in the first round game, the big winning port 128 is kept closed for 2.0 seconds after being opened for 0.1 seconds, and after that, the maximum is 27. Open for 0 seconds. Also, in the second round game, the big winning opening 128 is opened only once for 0.1 seconds, and in the third round game, the big winning opening 128 is opened once for 27.0 seconds at maximum. It should be noted that, in the round game after the fourth time, the big winning opening 128 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds. In each round game, when a specified number of game balls enter the big winning hole 128 or the maximum opening time elapses, the big winning hole 128 is closed and one round game ends.

As described above, the opening and closing pattern of the big winning opening 128 in the first to third round games differs between when the special symbol A is determined and when the special symbols B and C are determined. However, since the large winning opening closing effective time set between rounds is set to 2.0 seconds, even if any of the special symbols A, B, and C is determined, the 1st to 3rd round games The opening and closing pattern of the entire big winning opening 128 in . In other words, it is not possible to identify which jackpot pattern has been decided just by looking at the opening/closing pattern of the big prize winning opening 128 .

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

Also, as shown in FIG. 12, when a big win is won by special 2 reservation and a special symbol D is determined as a big win symbol, a big win game consisting of two round games is executed. In this big win game, in the first round game, opening of the big winning opening 128 for 0.1 seconds and closing for 2.0 seconds are repeated ten times. Also, in the second round game, the big winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds. The interval time set between the first round game and the second round game is 2.0 seconds.

Further, even when a small winning is won by special 2 reservation and special symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined as small winning symbols, a small winning game consisting of one round game is executed. Here, in the small winning game when the special symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined as the small winning symbols, in one round game, the big winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds and closed for 2.0 seconds. are repeated 2, 3, and 11 times, respectively.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the structure is such that game balls tend to stay on the movable piece 128b that maintains the large winning opening 128 in the closed state. A game ball staying on the piece 128 b is guided into the big winning opening 128 . Therefore, even if the big winning hole 128 is opened 0.1 seconds×2 times, 2 to 3 game balls enter the big winning hole 128 on average.

In addition, as described above, in the big winning game executed when the special symbol D is determined and the small winning game executed when the special symbol Z6 is determined, the opening and closing mode of the big winning opening 128 is perfect. will be the same as Therefore, the player cannot distinguish whether he or she has won a big win or a small win, depending on the opening/closing mode of the big winning hole 128 .

13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining the opening/closing mode of the special prize opening 128 and the opening/closing mode of the specific area 140b by the movable member 142. FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the movable member 142, among the round games constituting the big win game, in a specific round game (here, the first round game in all big win games), at the same time as opening the big winning opening 128, After opening the specific area 140b for a moment (about 0.1 seconds), the specific area 140b is maintained in the closed state for a predetermined time, and then the specific area 140b is maintained in the open state again. In addition, in the round game other than the specific round game and the small winning game, the movable member 142 always maintains the specific region 140b in the closed state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), when the special symbol A is determined and the big role game is executed, only 0.1 second from the start of the first round game (specific round game) 128 is opened. During this time, it takes a predetermined time for the game ball entering the big winning hole 128 to reach the specific area 140b. Therefore, when the game ball entering the big winning hole 128 reaches the specific area 140b, the specific area 140b is always closed, and as a result, when the special symbol A is determined and the specific round game is executed. Also, no game ball enters the specific area 140b.

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

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13(b), when the special symbols B and C are determined and the big win game is executed, the special winning opening 128 is opened for 0.1 seconds in the specific round game. After that, it will be closed for 2.0 seconds and then open for a maximum of 27 seconds. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball that entered the big winning hole 128 at the same time as the big winning hole 128 is opened for the first time cannot enter the specific area 140b, but when the big winning hole 128 is opened for the second time , the game ball entering the big winning hole 128 can surely enter the specific area 140b. Although detailed description is omitted, a structure for decelerating the game ball rolling on the big winning opening 128 is provided above the big winning opening 128, and the second game can be appropriately played from the start of the specific round game. If the game ball is shot to the area 116b, the game ball will surely enter the specific area 140b.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13(c), when the special symbol D is determined and the big win game is executed, in the specific round game, the opening of the big winning opening 128 for 0.1 second is reduced to 2.0. Repeated 10 times at intervals of seconds. Therefore, even when the special symbol D is determined, the game ball can be reliably entered into the specific area 140b in the specific round game.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. In this embodiment, when the big win game is executed, the game state setting table is referred to, and whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the specific round game, the type of the jackpot symbol, the game state when the jackpot is won, and the limiter. is activated or not, the game state after the end of the big win game is set.

It should be noted that the limiter defines the upper limit number of times that can be continuously set to the high probability game state after the big win game. Here, the maximum number of times that can be continuously set in the high-probability game state is four times, and when a big win is won in a state in which the high-probability game state has already been set four times in succession, the limiter is activated.

When the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the specific round game and the limiter is not activated, the special game state is set to the high probability game state regardless of the type of the jackpot symbol. The high-probability gaming state continues until the next big win is won (shown as next time in the figure). Also, at this time, the normal game state is set as follows. That is, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, the normal game state after the big win game is set to the time saving game state. It should be noted that the time-saving gaming state at this time continues until the next big hit is won (shown as next time in the figure).

Further, when the jackpot pattern is the special pattern B, if the special game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the low probability game state, the normal game state after the big win game is set to the non-time-saving game state. In addition, if the special game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high probability game state and the normal game state is the non-time-saving game state, the normal game state after the big winning game is set to the non-time-saving game state. Further, if the special game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability game state and the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the normal game state after the big win game is set to the time-saving game state. The time-saving gaming state in this case continues until the next big win is won.

Further, when the jackpot pattern is the special pattern C, if the special game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability game state, the normal game state after the big win game is set to the time-saving game state (continued until the next time). In addition, if the special game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high probability game state and the normal game state is the non-time-saving game state, the normal game state after the big winning game is set to the non-time-saving game state. Also, if the special game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high probability game state, and if the normal game state is a time-saving game state, the normal game state after the big win game is set to the time-saving game state (continues until the next time ).

Also, if the jackpot pattern is a special pattern D, the special game state at the time of jackpot winning is a low probability game state, and if the normal game state is a non-short-time game state, the normal game state after the big win game It is set to a non-time-saving gaming state. Also, if the special game state at the time of winning the jackpot is the low-probability game state and the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the normal game state after the big win game is set to the time-saving game state. In this case, the number of times of time saving is set to 100 times.

Also, if the jackpot pattern is a special pattern D, the special game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high probability game state, and if the normal game state is a non-time-saving game state, the normal game state after the big win game It is set to a non-time-saving gaming state. Also, if the special game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high probability game state, and if the normal game state is a time-saving game state, the normal game state after the big win game is set to the time-saving game state (continues until the next time ).

As described above, in the specific round game, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b, if the limiter is not activated, the high probability game state is always set after the big win game. However, as described above, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b.

In addition, when the game ball enters the specific area 140b in the specific round game, when the limiter is activated, the special game state after the big win game is set to the low probability game state regardless of the type of the jackpot symbol. . Further, when the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b in the specific round game, the special game state after the big win game is set to the low probability game state regardless of whether the limiter is activated or not. Further, when the normal game state after the big win game is set to the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 14, the time saving number of times is set to 100 times or next time.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124 or enters the normal figure operation opening 125, it is normal Design determination processing (hereinafter referred to as "normal drawing lottery") is performed.

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

When the normal game state is a non-time-saving game state, when the normal drawing lottery is started, as shown in FIG. According to this non-time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost pattern is determined as the type of the normal pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although details will be described later, when a winning pattern is determined in this normal drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to an open state, and when a losing pattern is determined, the second starting port 122 is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when starting the normal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 15(b), the time saving game state hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 99, normal A lost pattern is determined as the type of the pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

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

Then, when the winning pattern is determined by the normal drawing lottery and the normal pattern display 168 is lit, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is changed to the opening and closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 16(b). Power supply is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined, the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. .

When the winning pattern is determined, as shown in FIG. 16(b), the opening/closing of the second variable starting port 122B is controlled with reference to the opening/closing control pattern table. According to this opening/closing control pattern table, the time before normal electric opening (waiting time until the opening of the second variable starting port 122B is started), the maximum number of opening/closing switching times of normal electric accessories (opening of the second variable starting port 122B number of times), solenoid energization time (energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening of the second variable starter 122B, i.e., opening time of the second variable starter 122B once), specified number (second variable The maximum number of winnings to the second variable starting port 122B while the starting port 122B is fully open), the normal power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second variable starting port 122B, that is, the rest time), the normal power Effective state time (waiting time from the end of the last opening of the second variable start port 122B), normal electric end wait time (after the normal electric effective state time elapses, waiting until the fluctuation display of the normal pattern to be described later is resumed time) is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each game state as the control data for the second variable start port 122B.

In this way, by setting the winning probability, variation time, and opening time of normal symbols, as shown in the lower part of FIG. The ratio of the number of prize balls paid out to the player after the game ball enters the first start port 120, the second start port 122, and the normal pattern operation port 125) is the number of shots in the non-time-saving game state: the number of prize balls = 100:20, and in the time-saving game state, the number of shots: the number of prize balls=100:99.

The open/close condition of the second variable starting port 122B defines three elements: winning probability of normal symbols, variable display time of normal symbols, and opening time of the second variable starting port 122B. In other words, by combining the three elements of the winning probability of normal symbols, the time of variable display of normal symbols, and the opening time of the second variable starting port 122B, the second variable starting port in each of the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state It is possible to set the frequency of game balls entering 122B and the rate of shot prize balls. In any case, the combination of the three elements shown here is only an example, and if the three elements are combined so that the shot prize ball ratio is higher in the time-saving gaming state than in the non-time-saving gaming state good.

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

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

Then, in a normal state, when a big win is won in a big win lottery with special 1 reservation, a big win game is executed. In this big role game, the round game in which the big winning hole 128 is opened is executed 10 times, and the player can win prize balls for 10 rounds (actually 9 rounds). Then, when a jackpot is won by special 1 reservation, one of the special patterns A to C is determined as a jackpot pattern.

In the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 is the special symbol A, since the game ball does not enter the specific area 140b during the specific round game, after the big win game. A game state turns into a low certainty time saving state shown in (b) of FIG. When a jackpot is won with special 1 reservation, the probability that the special pattern A is determined as a jackpot pattern is 50%. Therefore, when a jackpot is won in the normal state, the game state shifts to the low-probability short-time state with a probability of 50%. In the low probability time saving state, the normal game state is the time saving game state, and since the real fluctuation target is set to special 2 reservation, the player enters the game ball into the second start port 122, the second game A right-handed shot is made with the aim of the area 116b.

In other words, in this low-probability short working hours state, the game is played for the purpose of winning the jackpot in the big role lottery based on the special 2 reservation. In the low-probability time-saving state, the jackpot winning probability is about 1/300.6, but since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the movable piece 122b is frequently opened. Therefore, the shot prize ball ratio is 100:99, and the player can aim for a big win while reducing consumption of game balls.

In addition, when moving to a low-probability time-saving state, the number of times of time-saving is set to 100 times, and if the jackpot is not won in 100 times of the big role lottery, the game state will shift to the normal state again (time-saving omission ).

Further, for example, in the normal state, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 is the special symbol C, the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the specific round game, and after the big win game. A game state turns into a highly reliable time-saving state shown to (c) of FIG. When a jackpot is won with the special 1 reservation, the probability that the special pattern C is determined as the jackpot pattern is 25%. Therefore, when a jackpot is won by holding special 1, the game state shifts to a high-probability time-saving state with a probability of 25%. In the high probability time saving state, the real variable object is set to special 2 reservation, and since the normal game state is the time saving game state, the player enters the game ball into the second start port 122, the second game A right-handed shot is made with the aim of the area 116b.

In other words, in this high-probability time-saving state, like the low-probability time-saving state, the game is played for the purpose of winning the jackpot in the big role lottery based on the special 2 reservation. In addition, the probability of winning the jackpot is about 1/105.7, and the normal game state is the time saving game state, so that the movable piece 122b is frequently opened. Therefore, the shot prize ball ratio is 100:99, and the player can perform the big role lottery while reducing consumption of game balls.

Here, in this embodiment, a limiter number of times of the high-probability game state is provided, and the upper limit number of times set to the high-probability game state after the big win game is set to 4 times. In the high-probability short-time state, a big role lottery based on the special 2 reservation is performed, but when a big win is won by the special 2 reservation, a special pattern D is determined as a big winning pattern. In the big win game in which the special symbol D is determined and executed, since the game ball can enter the specific area 140b, the special game state after the big win game is again set to the high probability game state until the limiter is activated. be. Also, in this case, the normal game state is set to the time-saving game state. Therefore, when it is set to the high-probability short working hours state, the high-probable short working hours state will be looped until the number of times of the limiter is reached.

Then, when the limiter operates in the high-probability time-saving state, the special game state after the big win game is set to the low-probability game state, and the normal game state is set to the time-saving game state. Therefore, when the special symbol D is determined in the high-probability time-saving state, if the limiter is activated, the game state after the big win game shifts to the low-probability time-saving state.

As described above, even in the low-probability short working hours state, since the substantial variation target is set to special 2 reservation, the player continues to shoot the game ball toward the second game area 116b. At this time, if a jackpot is won by special 2 reservation, the special symbol D is determined, so that the game state after the big win game again becomes a high-probability time-saving state. In this case, since the number of times of the limiter is reset, the highly reliable short working hours state will continue until the limiter operates.

Thus, when the jackpot is won in the normal state, when the special patterns A and C are determined as the jackpot patterns, the game state transitions to the low-probability short-time state or the high-probability short-time state, and the low-probability short-time state. If a big win is not won in 100 big win lotteries in the state, the state is finally shifted to the normal state. That is, when it is set to the low probability short working hours state or the high probability short working hours state, it does not shift to the most dominant state thereafter.

On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 in the normal state is the special symbol B, the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the specific round game, and after the big win game. The game state is the highest priority state shown in FIG. 17(d). When a jackpot is won with special 1 reservation, the probability that the special pattern B is determined as a jackpot pattern is 25%. Therefore, when a jackpot is won by holding special 1, the game state shifts to the highest priority state with a probability of 25%. In the most dominant state, the substantial variable object is set to special 2 reservation, and since the normal game state is the time-saving game state, the player enters the game ball into the second start port 122, the second game area. A right-handed shot aimed at 116b will be performed.

In the highest priority state, the probability of winning the big prize is set to approximately 1/105.7, and the probability of winning the small prize is set to approximately 1/3.45. In the highest priority state, winning a small win is the most important purpose of the game in the big win lottery based on this special 2 reservation.

Specifically, when the game ball is launched into the second game area 116b, the ratio of the prize balls paid out by the game ball entering the second fixed starting port 122A to the number of launched balls is 100:60. It is set at around 80. Then, in the highest priority state, in the big win lottery with special 2 reservation, a small winning game is frequently played because a small winning is won with a probability of about 1/3.45. Here, when a small win is won by special 2 reservation, small win symbols Z4 to Z6 are determined.

As described above, in the small winning game when the small winning symbol Z4 is stop-displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 2 to 3 game balls enter the big winning opening 128. In the small winning game when the small winning symbol Z5 is stop-displayed on the second special symbol display 162, an average of 3 to 4 game balls enter the big winning opening 128.例文帳に追加Furthermore, in the small winning game when the small winning symbol Z6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 162, almost a specified number of game balls enter the big winning opening 128.例文帳に追加

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

In addition, in this most dominant state, the normal game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the movable piece 122b is rarely in an open state. In addition, in the highest priority state, the special game state is a high probability game state, and when shifting to the highest priority state, the high probability number is always set to "next time". Since the probability of winning the jackpot in the highest priority state is about 1/105.7, it can be said that the winning of the next jackpot is substantially guaranteed in the highest priority state.

According to the special 2 reservation of the substantial variation object in this highest priority state, when the big win is won, the special pattern D is always determined as the big win pattern. When the special symbol D is determined and the big win game is executed, the game ball enters the specific area 140b during the specific round game. At this time, if the limiter is not activated, the highest priority state is set again after the big win game. On the other hand, when the limiter is activated, the game shifts to the normal state after the big win game.

Here, when the special symbol D is determined, two round games are executed in the big win game, but in this big win game and the small winning game in which the special symbol Z6 is determined and executed, the big winning opening The opening and closing modes of 128 are the same, and the player cannot identify which of the small win game and the big win game is being executed.

Therefore, the player cannot grasp how many times the jackpot has been won in the highest priority state, and cannot grasp when the limiter is activated, in other words, how long the highest priority state continues. can't For example, when the state is shifted from the normal state to the highest priority state, when the special symbol D is determined four times in the highest priority state, the limiter is activated and the state is shifted to the normal state after the big win game. However, in the highest priority state, since the number of times the special symbol D is determined cannot be grasped, when the limiter is activated, the highest priority state ends suddenly for the player. That is, according to the playability of the present embodiment, the player is always given a sense of tension in the highest priority state.

In addition, even in the above-mentioned low probability short working hours state and high probability short working hours state, since the real fluctuation target is special 2 reservation, it is possible to win a small hit with a probability of about 1/3.45. Therefore, even in the low-probability short working hours state and the high-probable short working hours state, similarly to the most dominant state, the small winning game is frequently executed. However, in both the low probability time saving state and the high probability time saving state, the normal game state is the time saving game state. In addition, although it will be described later in detail, even during the small winning game, the normal game state is maintained in the time saving game state. Therefore, although the big winning opening 128 is opened during the small winning game, the second variable starting opening 122B is also opened during this period.

As described above, the second variable starting opening 122B is provided above the big winning opening 128. As shown in FIG. Therefore, in the low probability time saving state and the high probability time saving state, most of the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b enter the second variable starting port 122B, and most of the game balls enter the big winning port 128. never do. As a result, in the low probability time saving state and the high probability time saving state, unlike the most dominant state, even if you hit right during the game, the number of game balls gradually decreases.

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

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining gaming machine state flags. In the main control board 300, whether or not the game is ready to progress is managed by a gaming machine state flag. One of six types of flag values from 00H to 05H is set in the gaming machine state flag. The flag value of the gaming machine state flag=00H indicates a playable state. When the gaming machine state flag is 00H, the progress of the game is controlled. be stopped.

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

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 19 is a first flow chart explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board 300, and FIG. 20 is a second flow chart explaining CPU initialization processing in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

(Step S100-1)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a reads a startup program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process, and performs setting processes necessary for executing various processes.

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

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off warning signal is detected. A power interruption detection circuit is provided in the main control board 300, and a power interruption warning signal is output from the power interruption detection circuit when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3, and if the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-61)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the winning symbol random number. In other words, when the winning design random number is updated from the winning design random number initial value update random number to the winning design random number initial value update random number -1, the winning design random number is at that time. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for the winning design random number.

(Step S100-63)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310 and executes various processes according to the received data.

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

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

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the subcommand group set process (S110) in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Evacuation processing (XINT interrupt processing) when main control board 300 is powered off)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining save processing (XINT interrupt processing) at power-off in main control board 300 . The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, it interrupts the CPU initialization process and executes the save process at power failure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off warning signal is detected. As a result, when it is determined that the power cut warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S300-17, and when it is determined that the power cut warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S300-23. .

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds in this embodiment, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization process (step S100) is interrupted, and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a includes a first starting opening detection switch 120s, a second fixed starting opening detecting switch 122As, a second variable starting opening detecting switch 122Bs, a gate detecting switch 124s, a normal operating opening detecting switch 125s, a combined gate detecting switch 126s, A switch management process for determining whether or not a signal has been input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s and the specific area detection switch 140s is executed. The details of this switch management processing will be described later.

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

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

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

(Step S400-23)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the big winning opening detection switch 128s, and adds the counter for controlling the corresponding prize balls. Execute the winning opening switch process for.

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

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

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

(Step S400-31)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the big winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes solenoid output image synthesizing processing for storing in the output port buffer.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the above setting-related processing (S450).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the power is normally turned on with the middle frame 104 opened, the setting change switch 180s turned on, and the RAM clear button depressed, the CPU is initialized. In the processing (FIG. 19), 01H (setting change state) is set to the gaming machine state flag. After that, timer interrupt processing is executed, but since 01H (setting change state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, all processing related to the progress of the game (steps S400-15 to S400-25 in FIG. 23) ) is stopped and configuration related processing is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing (step S500) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the first start hole 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start hole detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that the first starting port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-7. to move.

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

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a detects whether the second fixed start opening detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the second fixed start opening 122A and a detection signal is input from the second fixed start opening detection switch 122As. judge. As a result, if it is determined that the second fixed starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S530, and if it is determined that the second fixed starting port detection switch is not turned on, step S500-9. to process.

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

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

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

(Step S500-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, ie, whether a game ball enters the large winning opening 128 and a 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 turned on, the process proceeds to step S540, and if it is determined that the large winning opening detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-13. .

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

(Step S500-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area detection switch ON is detected, that is, whether a game ball enters the specific area 140b and a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 140s. As a result, if it is determined that the specific area detection switch is turned on, the process moves to step S550, and if it is determined that the specific area detection switch is not turned on, the process moves to step S500-13.

(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 terminates the switch management process. Details of the specific area passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not it is time to detect that the combination gate detection switch is ON, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the combination operation gate 126 and a detection signal has been input from the combination gate detection switch 126s. As a result, when it is determined that it is time to detect the switch-on of the combination gate detection switch, the process proceeds to step S560, and when it is determined that it is not time to detect the switch-on of the combination gate detection switch, the switch management process ends.

(Step S560)
The main CPU 300a executes the hand-linked gate passage process based on the passage of the game ball to the hand-linked operation gate 126, and ends the switch management process. The details of this Yakutsu gate passage processing will be described later.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the gate passage processing (step S510) in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

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

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

FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining the second start opening passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

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

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process, which will be described later, and ends the second start opening passage process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. FIG. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and second starting opening passing process (step S530).

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage section for saving the acquired jackpot decision random number among the storage sections of the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a acquires the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the winning pattern random number updated in step S400-13, and the variation pattern random number updated in step S100-69, and obtains the variation pattern random number updated in step S535-11. Store in the target storage unit calculated in .

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

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

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a performs the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition process. In this acquisition time effect determination process, the result of the big role lottery, the variation pattern number, etc. are tentatively determined, and a prefetch designation command according to the result of the tentative determination is transmitted to the sub control board 330 .

FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening passing process (step S540) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S540-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-11 that the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, it loads the special game management phase. Although the details will be described later, the special game management phase indicates the stage of the special game execution process, ie, the progress of the special game, and is updated according to the stage of the special game execution process.

(Step S540-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special game management phase loaded in step S540-1 indicates the stage of the execution process above the big winning hole opening pre-process. The special game management phase is provided with 9 stages from 00H to 08H, of which 01H to 08H correspond to the stage of execution processing above the big winning opening opening preprocessing. Since the big winning game or the small winning game is executed when the special game management phase is 01H to 08H, it is determined whether the big winning game or the small winning game is currently being played. If it is determined that the special game management phase indicates a stage of execution processing above the big winning gate opening pre-processing, the process is shifted to step S540-5, and the special game management phase is the big winning gate opening pre-processing. If it is determined that it does not indicate the stage of the above execution process, the process proceeds to step S540-7.

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

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

FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the specific area passage processing in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-13 that it is time to detect the ON of the specific area detection switch, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the validity period flag is ON. As a result, if it is determined that the validity period flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S550-3, and if it is determined that the validity period flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S550-9.

Although the details will be described later, this valid period flag is for determining whether or not the entry of the game ball into the specific area 140b is considered valid. Turned on at the start of a specific round game (first round game).

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the validity period flag is ON, the main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area entry flag is ON. The specific area entry flag identifies that the game ball has already effectively entered the specific area 140b. If it is determined that the specific area entry flag is on, the specific area passing process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specific area entry flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S550-5.

(Step S550-5)
The main CPU 300a turns on the specific area entry flag.

(Step S550-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a specific area entry command in the transmission buffer in order to notify the sub-control board 330 that the game ball has effectively entered the specific area 140b, and terminates the specific area passing process.

(Step S550-9)
The main CPU 300a executes predetermined error processing.

(Step S550-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an error command indicating that an error has been detected in the transmission buffer, and terminates the specific area passing process.

FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the process of passing through the Yakutsu gate in step S560.

(Step S560-1)
When the main CPU 300a determines in step S500-15 that it is time to detect the on-state gate detection switch, it determines whether or not the standby flag is on. The standby flag is turned on when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and the on state of the standby flag indicates a state of waiting for the start of the big win game. If it is determined that the standby flag is on, the process proceeds to step S560-3, and if it is determined that the standby flag is not on, the gate passage process is terminated.

(Step S560-3)
The main CPU 300a turns on the big winning start flag and ends the winning combination gate passing process.

FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As already explained, in this embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 or the normal figure operation port 125 A normal game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the game progresses in parallel. The special game-related processing is executed step by step and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each of these special game-related processing in a special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 33, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling the execution of a special game, and each special game control module is associated with a special game management phase. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "special symbol variation processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H". , a module for executing the "pre-processing for opening the big winning opening" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H", the "control processing for opening the big winning opening" is executed. is called, and when the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H", a module for executing the "big winning opening closing effective process" is called, and the special game management phase is "04H". ' or '08H', a module for executing the 'big prize opening end wait process' is called.

FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation processing in the main control board 300. FIG. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

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

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

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

FIG. 36 is the first flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process (step S610) in the main control board 300, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart.

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the interrupted flag is on. In addition, although it will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, during the fluctuation display of the symbols in either one of the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 160 There is a case where a small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on either one of the special symbol indicators 162 . In this case, when the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the small winning game is executed, but during this time, the special symbol fluctuation time on one of the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 is subtracted. After the interruption and the end of the small winning game, the variable display of the symbols is resumed.

The interrupting flags are a special 1 interrupting flag indicating interruption of the fluctuation display of the symbols on the first special symbol display 160, and a special 2 interruption flag indicating interruption of the fluctuation display of the symbols on the second special symbol display 162. is provided. The special 1 interrupted flag is turned on when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162, and the special 2 interrupted flag is turned on when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160. turned on when Here, if it is determined that the special 1 interrupting flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S610-3, and if it is determined that the special 1 interrupting flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S610-5. to move.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for restarting the variable display of symbols on the first special symbol display device 160, and shifts the processing to step S610-47 in FIG.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of special 1 reservations is 1 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 1 reservations is 1 or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the number of special 1 reservations is not 1 or more, the process is moved to step S610-47 .

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first special symbol display device 160 is displaying the symbols based on the Special 1 suspension, or whether the symbols based on the Special 1 suspension are being displayed in a stopped state (measurement of stop display time). judge. As a result, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed or that the static display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S610-47.If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed and the static display is not being performed The process moves to step S610-9.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a block-transfers the special 1 reserves stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reserve storage area to a storage unit with a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 hold stored in the second to fourth storage units is transferred to the first to third storage units. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 1 hold stored in the 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in this special symbol storage area shift process, "1" is subtracted from the counter value of the target special symbol reservation ball number counter corresponding to Special 1 reservation, and "1" is subtracted from Special 1 reservation. Set the hold decrement specification command in the transmission buffer.

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

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

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol determination processing for determining special symbols. Here, if the result of the big win lottery in step S611 is a big win or a small win, the winning symbol random number and the reserved type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number judgment table or small winning symbol is loaded. A random number determination table is selected to extract special symbol determination data, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. Further, when the result of the big winning lottery in step S611 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for a loss is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol finally stop-displayed on the second special symbol display 162 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol is a big hit, the process moves to step S610-19, and when it is determined that the symbol is not a big win, the process moves to step S611.

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

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

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

(Step S610-25)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in steps S610-15, S610-21 and S610-23. In addition, the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining a variation pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-27)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation pattern number determined in step S612 and determines the variation time by referring to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined variation time is set in the special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-29)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery is a big win, and if it is a big win, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-15 and confirms the type of the big win symbol. do. Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, to determine the game state and the high probability number of times to be set after the end of the big role game, the number of times of time reduction, the determination result is the special pattern probability state preliminary flag, time reduction state preliminary Save to the flag, high-precision cut spare counter, and time-saving cut spare counter. It should be noted that, when the lost pattern is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

(Step S610-31)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of symbols on the first special symbol display device 160. FIG. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 160, and lighting of the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable display of symbols is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. As for the special symbol display symbol counter, a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display device 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display device 162 are separately provided. Here, the counter value is set to the special symbol 1 display symbol counter.

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

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

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

(Step S610-47)
As shown in FIG. 37, the main CPU 300a determines whether the special 2 suspension flag is on. As a result, if it is determined that the Special 2 interrupted flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S610-49, and if it is determined that the Special 2 interrupted flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S610-51. to move.

(Step S610-49)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for restarting the variable display of symbols on the second special symbol display 162, and shifts the processing to step S610-85.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S610-61)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol determination processing for determining special symbols. Here, if the result of the big win lottery in step S611 is a big win or a small win, the winning symbol random number and the reserved type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number judgment table or small winning symbol is loaded. A random number determination table is selected to extract special symbol determination data, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. Further, when the result of the big winning lottery in step S611 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for a loss is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data, a symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-63)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol finally stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 160 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot pattern, the process proceeds to step S610-65, and when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot pattern, the process proceeds to step S611.

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

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

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

(Step S610-71)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in steps S610-61, S610-67 and S610-69.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining a variation pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-73)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation pattern number determined in step S612 and determines the variation time by referring to the variation time determination table. Then, the determined variation time is set in the special symbol variation timer.

(Step S610-75)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery in step S611 is a big win, and if it is a big win, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-61, and selects a big win symbol. Check the type of Then, with reference to the game state setting table and the current game state, to determine the game state and the high probability number of times to be set after the end of the big role game, the number of times of time reduction, the determination result is the special pattern probability state preliminary flag, time reduction state preliminary Save to the flag, high-precision cut spare counter, and time-saving cut spare counter. It should be noted that, when the lost pattern is saved, the process proceeds to the next process without executing the process.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol hit determination process (S611).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process (step S612) in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the currently set game state and determines whether the normal game state is the non-time-saving game state. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game state is the non-time-saving game state, the process is moved to step S612-5, and when it is determined that it is not the non-time-saving game state, the process is moved to step S612-9.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a checks the currently set game state and determines whether the special game state is the low probability game state. As a result, when it is determined that the special game state is the low probability game state, the process is moved to step S612-7, and when it is determined that it is not the low probability game state, the process is moved to step S612-9.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a increments the variation counter. Note that the fluctuation number counter is a counter that counts the number of fluctuations in the normal state. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the counter value of the fluctuation number counter is reset along with the execution of the big win game.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a selects and sets a corresponding variation pattern random number determination table based on the variation pattern selection state flag, the counter value of the variation number counter, the current gaming state, the type of hold, and the type of the determined special symbol. Execute random number decision table selection processing. Here, at the start of the first symbol variation display in the normal state, the special A table or the special B table is selected, and the variation time is set to 10 seconds.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table set in step S612-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-9 or step S610-55. do.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-11 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the number cutting management process (step S613) in the main control board 300. FIG.

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

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

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

(Step S613-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the time saving state flag in order to set the normal game state to the non time saving game state. As a result, after the normal game state is set to the time-saving game state, the normal game state is changed to a non-time-saving game state at the start of fluctuation when the number of fluctuations reaches the time-saving number of times (here, 50 times or 100 times). The Rukoto.

(Step S613-9)
The main CPU 300a turns on the time saving end flag and ends the number cutting management process.

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

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

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

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for updating the special symbol variation base counter. In addition, the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is set so as to make one round at a predetermined period (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, Update the counter value to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

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

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-27 or step S610-73.

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

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that counts the lighting time of each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. FIG. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value Update the timer value to the value decremented by "1".

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

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and shifts the process to step S620-25. As a result, the segments that make up the 7 segments are sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-25 or S610-71 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special symbol associated with the pending type corresponding to the processing target identification value set in the main RAM 300c is being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162. . As a result, if it is determined that the stop display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S630-5, and if it is determined that the stop display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S630-27.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-23 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is moved to step S630-27, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S630. -7 is processed.

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

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state confirmation designation command at the time of special symbol determination, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is determined.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big role lottery is a loss. As a result, if it is determined to be a loss, the process moves to step S630-27, and if it is determined not to be a loss, the process moves to step S630-13.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is a special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner. As a result, when it is determined that there is a special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner, the process moves to step S631, and when it is determined that there is no special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner, the process moves to step S630-15.

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

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a game state update process for updating the game state. Here, the game state is set to the initial state when the special symbol being stopped and displayed is a big winning symbol, and when the special symbol being stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol, the next processing is performed as it is.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessary product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric accessary product maximum number of times setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in the above step S630-17, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation counter. . It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the big winning game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, a process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation number counter is executed together with the start of the big winning game.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-17 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big win game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" when starting a big win game, and updates the special game management phase to "05H" when starting a small winning game.

(Step S630-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the processing object identification value stored in the main RAM 300c is the maximum (01H). As a result, when it is determined that the identification value to be processed is the maximum, the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the identification value to be processed is not the maximum, the processing is shifted to step S630-29. .

(Step S630-29)
Main CPU 300a adds 01H to the process target identification value, and shifts the process to step S630-3.

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

(Step S631-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol that is being displayed (in question) is a small winning symbol. As a result, when it is determined that it is a small winning pattern, the process is moved to step S631-3, and when it is determined that it is not a small winning pattern, the process is moved to step S631-7.

(Step S631-3)
The main CPU 300a turns on the interrupted flag. Here, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, the special 2 suspension flag is turned on, and when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 162. Turns on the special 1 suspended flag.

(Step S631-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a fluctuation interruption process for interrupting the fluctuation display of the symbols on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, and terminates the forced symbol stop processing. Here, a process of temporarily saving the remaining time of the fluctuation time and the information related to the special symbol in a predetermined storage area is performed.

(Step S631-7)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of forcibly stopping the missing symbols on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and terminates the symbol forced stop processing.

By the above processing, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on either one of the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, the losing pattern is forcedly stopped and displayed. Further, when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on either one of the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 The variable display of the symbols on the other is temporarily interrupted.

FIG. 44 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board 300 . This big winning hole pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H" or "05H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-21 or the like is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing before opening the big winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special game management phase is 01H, that is, whether or not a big win game is being executed by winning a big win. As a result, when it is determined that the special game management phase is 01H, the process moves to step S640-5, and when it is determined that the special game management phase is not 01H, the process moves to step S640-17.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S640-7, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S640-11.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a turns on the standby flag.

(Step S640-9)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a standby state specifying command indicating a standby state waiting for the start of the big win game, and terminates the pre-opening processing for the big winning opening.

(Step S640-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the standby flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the standby flag is on, the process proceeds to step S640-13, and when it is determined that the standby flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S640-17.

(Step S640-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the big win start flag is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the big win start flag is turned on, the process is shifted to step S640-15, and when it is determined that the big win start flag is not turned on, the big winning opening pre-opening process is ended. .

(Step S640-15)
The main CPU 300a turns off the big win start flag and the standby flag.

(Step S640-17)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S640-19)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a command for specifying the opening of the large winning opening (the start of the round game) to the sub-control board 330. FIG.

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

(Step S640-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is 01H, that is, whether the big win game is in progress. As a result, when it is determined that the special game management phase is 01H, the process moves to step S640-23, and when it is determined that the special game management phase is not 01H, the process moves to step S640-27.

(Step S640-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether it is the start of the first round game. As a result, when it is determined that the first round game is started, the process is moved to step S640-25, and when it is determined that the first round game is not started, the process is moved to step S640-27. .

(Step S640-25)
The main CPU 300a turns on the validity period flag. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the validity period flag is turned off after a predetermined time has passed after the first round game of the big win game is completed.

(Step S640-27)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to a value obtained by adding 01H to the current value ("02H" or "06H"), and terminates the pre-opening processing for the big winning opening.

According to the big winning opening pre-opening process, the round game of the big winning game is started by the game ball passing through the winning combination operation gate 126 after the opening time of the big winning game has passed. On the other hand, when a small win is won, regardless of the passage of the game ball to the combination operation gate 126, the opening of the big winning opening 128 in the small win game is started after the opening time elapses. .

In this case, when the jackpot is won, the round game is started when the game ball passes through the combination operation gate 126 after the opening time has elapsed. When the game ball passes through the combination operation gate 126, the big win game is started, and the opening time may be clocked. Also, the combination operation gate 126 is not an essential component, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the big win game may be started unconditionally.

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

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

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric role product operating ramset table, and based on the counter value of the special electric role product open/close switching counter, the solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the big winning opening solenoid 128c, and Timer data, which is the energization time or the energization stop time, is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a executes a large winning opening solenoid energization control process for starting or stopping energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c. By executing this large winning prize opening solenoid energization control process, in the above steps S400-23 and S400-25, the power supply start or stop of the large winning prize opening solenoid 128c is controlled.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. It should be noted that the timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 128 once.

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

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

FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the big winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300 . This big winning hole opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H" or "06H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is moved to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. -3 is processed.

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

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

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the grand prize winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the prescribed number, that is, the main CPU 300a checks whether the grand prize winning port 128 has the maximum number of possible wins in one round. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls have entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the big winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a stops energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c and executes a large winning opening closing process necessary to close the large winning opening 128. FIG. As a result, the big winning opening 128 is closed.

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

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

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a large winning opening closing designation command indicating that the large winning opening 128 has been closed, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 47 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300 . This big winning opening closing valid process is executed when the special game management phase is "03H" or "07H".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 48 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening end wait process in the main control board 300 . This big winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H".

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special game management phase is "04H", that is, whether the big win game is over. As a result, when it is determined that the special game management phase is "04H", the processing is shifted to step S670-5, and when it is determined that the special game management phase is not "04H", the big winning opening end wait. End the process.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the specific area entry flag is turned on. As a result, if the specific area entry flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S670-7, and if the specific area entry flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S670-9.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the game state to the low probability game state.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the limiter remaining count (counter value of the limiter counter) is greater than zero. As a result, if the limiter remaining count is greater than 0, the process moves to step S670-13, and if the limiter remaining count is 0, the process moves to step S670-11.

(Step S670-11)
The main CPU 300a sets 4 in the limiter counter as the limiter remaining count.

(Step S670-13)
The main CPU 300a decrements the limiter remaining count (counter value of the limiter counter).

(Step S670-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the limiter remaining count updated in step S670-13 is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the limiter remaining count is 0, the process moves to step S670-7, and if it is determined that the limiter remaining count is not 0, the process moves to step S670-17.

(Step S670-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the game state to the high probability game state.

(Step S670-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal game state and the number of time reductions based on the ON/OFF state of the specific area entry flag, the remaining limiter count, the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

(Step S670-21)
The main CPU 300a turns off the specific area entry flag.

(Step S670-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state to be set after the end of the big win game.

(Step S670-25)
The main CPU 300a sets a frequency command corresponding to the number of times of time saving in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-27)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the big winning opening end wait process. As a result, when special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension is stored, the variable display of the symbols is resumed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In addition, in this embodiment, the normal design indicator 168 is composed of one LED lamp. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol display 168 is finally lit. is determined, and in the case of a loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

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

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

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

(Step S710-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in the normal symbol display device 168 in order to start variable display of normal symbols. For example, when "0" is set as the counter value in this normal design display pattern counter, the lighting of the normal design display 168 is controlled, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal design is displayed. device 168 is controlled to turn off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of variable display of normal symbols.

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

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

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

FIG. 52 is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board 300 . This process during normal symbol fluctuation is normally executed when the game management phase is "01H".

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

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

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

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is turned off, the counter value is updated to indicate lighting, and the counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is lit. When it is, it updates to the counter value which shows lighting-out, ends the processing during the normal design fluctuation. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeats lighting and extinguishing (blinking) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time.

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

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time during which the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, in the normal game timer.

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

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

FIG. 53 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300 . This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency (the number of opening/closing times of the movable piece 122b of the second variable starting port 122B during one opening/closing control). Determine if there is As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the opening/closing control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for controlling the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. stop control data), and the timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time of the normal electric accessories solenoid 122c (normal closing valid time = pause time).

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c, or the normal electric role for stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. Executes an object solenoid energization control process. By executing this ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control process, in the above steps S400-23 and S400-25, the energization start or energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a stops energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and executes normal electric accessory closing processing necessary to close the second variable starting port 122B. As a result, the second variable starting port 122B is closed.

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

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

FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, effects executed and controlled by the sub-control board 330 will be described. During the above game, various effects are executed according to the game state. Here, as an example, in the normal state and the highest priority state, effects that are executed when the game is appropriately performed will be described.

FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the normal state. In the normal state, the actual variable object is set to the special 1 reserve, and the result of the major role lottery based on the special 1 reserve is notified by the variable performance. The variable effect is executed with the start of the variable display of the symbols on the first special symbol display device 160 and ends with the stop display of the special symbols on the first special symbol display device 160 .

As shown in FIG. 59(a), in the variable effect, finally, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed on the effect display section 200a, and the combination of these three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is displayed. , the player is notified of the result of the big role lottery. When the variable effect is started, as shown in FIG. 59(b), the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c start scroll display, and when a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 59(a), the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed.

When a jackpot is won in the normal state and the jackpot pattern is the special pattern A, the performance symbols 210a, 210b and 210c with the same even numbers are displayed in a stopped manner in the performance display section 200a. In addition, when a jackpot is won in the normal state and the jackpot symbols are special symbols B and C, the performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c with the same odd number are stop-displayed in the performance display section 200a. be. However, if the jackpot pattern is the special pattern B, the performance patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c with the number "9" are stopped and displayed. Effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c with odd numbers are stopped and displayed.

Also, in the normal state, the suspension display effect is executed concurrently with the above-described variable effect. In the normal state, the suspension display area 212, the first suspension display area 214a, the second suspension display area 214b, the third suspension display area 214c, and the fourth suspension display area 214d are provided below the effect display section 200a. The reserved display area 212 corresponds to the processing area (0th storage unit) in the main control board 300, and the first reserved display area 214a to the fourth reserved display area 214d each correspond to the first storage area in the main control board 300. It corresponds to the first to fourth storage units of the special figure reservation storage area. Note that, hereinafter, the suspension display area 212 and the first suspension display area 214a to the fourth suspension display area 214d are collectively referred to simply as suspension display areas.

For example, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, if two special 1 suspensions are stored in the main RAM 300c, the suspension display area 212 is displayed as shown in FIG. 59(a). , the first reserved display area 214a, and the second reserved display area 214b. Although detailed description is omitted, a plurality of types of display forms of the pending image are provided, and the pending image is displayed in various display forms according to the stored reliability of the hold.

After that, when the main control board 300 reads out the special 1 suspension and the big role lottery is performed, the suspension image displayed in the suspension display area 212 is erased and is displayed in the first suspension display area 214a. The reserved image is shifted and displayed in the reserved display area 212 . At this time, the reserved images displayed in the second reserved display area 214b to the fourth reserved display area 214d are shifted and displayed from the first reserved display area 214a to the third reserved display area 214c.

Thus, in the holding display effect, the same number of holding images as the special 1 holding are displayed in the holding display area, and the number of special 1 holding currently stored is notified to the player. In addition, in the pending display effect, the reliability of the jackpot of each special 1 pending is suggested by the display form of the pending image.

FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the highest priority state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special symbol B, which is the jackpot symbol, is determined in the normal state, the big win game is executed, and the game state after the big win game is set to the highest priority state. In the most dominant state, the normal gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, and the substantial variation target is set to special 2 hold. Therefore, in the highest priority state, the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 116b and enters the game ball into the second fixed starting port 122A. In the big win lottery that is executed due to the entry of the game ball into the second fixed starting port 122A, a small win is won with a probability of about 1/3.45.

Here, since the second variable starting port 122B is substantially closed in the most dominant state, the second variable starting port 122B is almost never opened during the small winning game. Therefore, in the highest priority state, game balls can enter the big winning opening 128 in frequently executed small winning games, and prize balls are paid out to the player. As a result, in the highest priority state, the player can increase the number of game balls simply by continuously shooting game balls toward the second game area 116b. That is, the highest priority state can be said to be a period in which the number of payouts exceeds the number of shot balls due to continuous shooting of game balls.

Further, when the highest priority state is set after the first win, the game state after the big win game is set to the highest priority state until the jackpot is won four times. That is, when the big hit pattern at the time of the first win is the special pattern B, a total of five big wins including the first win are confirmed. In other words, when the jackpot pattern at the time of the first hit is the special pattern B, prize balls that can be obtained in five big role games are guaranteed. In the big win game executed by winning the big win, the big win opening 128 is opened in the same way as the above-mentioned small win game, so the player only needs to continuously shoot the game balls toward the second game area 116b. , can increase the number of game balls. Therefore, it can be said that it is a period during which the number of payouts exceeds the number of shot balls due to the continuous shooting of game balls, as in the case of the highest priority state.

In other words, when the jackpot pattern at the time of the first hit is the special pattern B, the number of payouts is constantly shot by continuous shooting of game balls from the start of the first big role game to the end of the fifth big role game. It will be a period that exceeds the number of balls.

In addition, when a jackpot is won by holding special 2, a special pattern D is determined as a jackpot pattern, but the opening/closing pattern of the big prize opening 128 in the big win game at this time is the opening/closing pattern of the big prize prize opening 128 in the small win game. The opening and closing pattern is difficult to distinguish. Further, when the highest priority state is set, an effect is executed in such a way that the player cannot distinguish whether the big win game is being executed or the highest priority state in which the big win game is not being executed. be.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 60(a), a dedicated background image is displayed on the effect display section 200a with the start of the first major role game. This dedicated background image continues to be displayed from the start of the first major role game to the start of the fifth major role game. In addition, during this period, the dedicated effect is executed based on a predetermined opportunity that can occur both during the big win game and during the highest priority state in which the big win game is not executed.

That is, during the highest priority state and during the big win game, it is possible to enter the game ball into the big winning hole 128 . The exclusive effect is executed each time 10 game balls enter the big winning hole 128.例文帳に追加In the dedicated effect, as shown in FIG. 60(a), "RUSH(N): N is an integer equal to or greater than 1" is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. The total number of prize balls is displayed on the effect display section 200a.

More specifically, each time a game ball enters the big winning hole 128, the counter value of the number-of-entered-balls counter is incremented. Also, when the counter value of the number-of-entered-balls counter reaches 10, the counter value of the RUSH counter is incremented. The counter value of the number-of-entered-balls counter is reset (updated to 0) at the same time as the counter value of the RUSH counter is incremented.

Also, when one game ball enters the big winning hole 128, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Each time a game ball enters the big winning hole 128, the counter value of the payout number counter is updated by the number of prize balls to be paid out.

When the counter value of the RUSH counter is incremented, a dedicated effect is executed, and RUSH(N) is first displayed as shown in FIG. 60(a). N displayed at this time is the counter value of the RUSH counter. After that, as shown in FIG. 60(b), the counter value of the number-of-payouts counter is displayed on the effect display section 200a. In this way, the dedicated effect is a effect of notifying the player of the total number of payouts paid out after the first win.

Here, the exclusive effect and the update of the number-of-entered-balls counter and the RUSH counter are continuously executed regardless of whether or not the big win game is being played. For example, during the highest priority state in which the big winning game is not executed, the game ball can enter the big winning opening 128 in the small winning game. At this time, for example, assume that the counter value of the number-of-balls counter is updated to 7. In this state, when a big win is won and a big win game is executed, the big win hole 128 is opened. updated from Therefore, in this case, when the third game ball enters the big winning opening 128 in the big win game, the dedicated effect is executed.

Likewise, when the big win game ends, the number-of-entered-balls counter is not reset. Therefore, for example, when the big win game ends with the number of entering balls counter being 8, after that, when two game balls enter the big winning hole 128 in the small winning game, the dedicated effect is executed. The number-of-entered-balls counter is not reset at the end of the small winning game. Since the dedicated effect is executed in this way, it becomes increasingly difficult for the player to identify whether the big win game is being executed or the small winning game is being executed.

Also, during a small win game or a big win game, so-called over winning may occur. Over-winning means that game balls enter the big winning opening 128 in excess of a prescribed number. Here, the specified number of the big winning openings 128 is set to 10, but for example, in a state where nine game balls have already entered during one round game, two game balls are simultaneously hit by a large game ball. A ball may enter the winning hole 128 . In this case, one game ball becomes an over-win, but in this embodiment, the over-win game ball is treated in the same manner as the game balls within the specified number, and the number of entered balls counter is updated. be.

As described above, in the highest priority state, even if the game situation changes, such as the fluctuation display of the symbols on the second special symbol display device 162, the small winning game, and the big winning game, a series of effects are continuously executed. be done. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to notice changes in the progress of the game on the main control board 300 .

Incidentally, as described above, in this embodiment, when the special symbol B is determined at the time of the first hit, a total of five jackpots including the first hit are assured. Then, when the fifth big win game is executed, the highest priority state ends, and the game state after the big win game is set to the normal state. During the fifth big win game, the ending effect is executed, and a predetermined effect image is displayed on the effect display section 200a as shown in FIG. 60(c). By this end effect, the player is notified of the end of the highest priority state.

During the fifth big win game, the above-mentioned dedicated effect is not executed, but the counter value of the payout number counter is updated during this period as well. Although details will be described later, when the fifth big role game ends, the result standby screen shown in FIG. 60(d) is displayed on the effect display section 200a. In the result standby screen, a reduced screen 220 is displayed in the lower right part of the effect display section 200a superimposed on the special background image. This reduced screen 220 is obtained by reducing the display screen of the effect display section 200a during the variable effect in the normal state.

Conventionally, when notifying a player of the total number of prize balls acquired during a so-called consecutive game, the ending time of the last big role game at which the consecutive game ends is generally lengthened and the player is notified during the ending process. target. However, if the ending time is lengthened, the game will be prolonged, and there is a possibility that the player's desire to continue playing the game will be reduced. In particular, the timing at which the game state is changed is also the timing at which the player's desire to continue playing is the lowest. Therefore, if the ending time is lengthened at such timing, there is a risk that the player's desire to continue playing the game will be further reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to suppress the player's motivation to continue playing, the notification effect for notifying the total number of prize balls paid out during the highest priority state and during the big win game is changed to a variable effect in the normal state. run during

FIG. 61 is a diagram explaining an example of the notification effect. In the notification effect, as shown in FIG. 61(a), the total number of prize balls paid out until the end of the final big win game is displayed on the effect display section 200a. This notification effect is executed simultaneously with the start of the first variable effect in the normal state. Therefore, for example, when neither special 1 suspension nor special 2 suspension is stored when the normal state is entered, the standby state is entered and the notification effect is not started. In this case, the effect display section 200a keeps displaying the result standby screen.

Further, as described above, the result standby screen is displayed upon completion of the last big role game, and at this time, the reduced screen 220 is displayed superimposed on the special background image. The first variation performance in the normal state is a special variation performance, and the notification performance is executed as part of the special variation performance. For example, after the transition to the normal state, it is assumed that a major role lottery based on special 1 reservation is performed and a special variation effect is started. In this special variation effect, as shown in FIG. 61(a), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c start to be displayed in a reduced screen 220 in a variable manner. Here, as described above, when shifting to the normal state, the first symbol variation time on the first special symbol display 160 is always determined to be 10 seconds (see FIG. 10).

Therefore, when 10 seconds have passed since the start of the first variable display of symbols in the normal state, and the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160, as shown in FIG. Effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stop-displayed on the screen 220. - 特許庁In this way, when the special symbols are stopped and displayed for the first time in the normal state, the reduced screen 220 is gradually enlarged. When the reduced screen 220 expands to the entire surface of the effect display section 200a, the special variation effect ends. Then, as shown in FIGS. 61(c) and 61(d), the second variation effect is performed as usual.

It should be noted that when the state is shifted to the normal state, even if the special 1 suspension is not stored and only the special 2 suspension is stored, the special variation production is executed in the same manner as above, and during this special variation production , the notification effect is executed. However, in this case, the performance symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are not variably displayed within the reduced screen 220, and the fact that the symbols are being variably displayed is notified by blinking the so-called mini symbols.

FIG. 62 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of frames in the special variation effect. As shown in FIG. 62, the frames in the special variation production include an image 222-1 (background image), an image 222-3 (images of production patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c), an image 222-5 (holding image), an image 222-7 (special background image of result standby screen) and image 222-9 (composite image) are included. An image 222-9 is a reduced and tilted image obtained by synthesizing the images 222-1 to 222-5. A priority is set for each of these images, and in FIG. 62, a higher priority is set for an image displayed closer to the viewer.

Here, the image 222-9 is not the image data stored in advance in the sub ROM 330b, but an intermediate image in which the images 222-1 to 222-5 are superimposed in order of priority. Specifically, when generating a frame in the special variation effect, image data representing an intermediate image (composite image) in which the images 222-1, 222-3, and 222-5 are superimposed is generated using a frame buffer, Image data of the generated intermediate image is temporarily held in a predetermined capture area.

The image data held in the capture area is read at the timing when the dummy image 222-9 is superimposed on the frame buffer. That is, the image data held in the capture area is read out after the image 222-7 is superimposed on the frame buffer. The read image data is reduced and tilted, replaced with a dummy image, and superimposed on the frame buffer as an image 222-9.

In the special variation effect, the image data of the composite image including the image 222-1 (background image) to the image 222-5 (holding image) is held in the capture area. In other words, an intermediate image obtained by synthesizing images with priority lower than the image 222-5 is stored in the capture area. By superimposing the images 222-1, 222-3, 222-5, 222-7, and 222-9, a composite image shown in FIG. 62 is displayed on the effect display section 200a. Note that the image data representing the composite image is stored in the capture area and read out from the capture area for each frame. Therefore, an increase or decrease in the pending images that occurs during the special variation effect is properly reflected in the image 222-9.

Below, among the processes in the sub-control board 330, the process for executing the above-described dedicated effect will be described. Note that the description of the processing unrelated to the dedicated effect will be omitted.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 63 is a flow chart for explaining the sub-CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub-control board 330. As shown in FIG.

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

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

(Sub-timer interrupt processing of sub-control board 330)
FIG. 64 is a flowchart for explaining the sub-timer interrupt processing (S1100) of the sub-control board 330. FIG. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (30 times per second). When the reset clock pulse generating circuit generates a clock pulse, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the variable performance, refers to the timetable set for each variable performance, and performs time schedule management processing for executing the processing corresponding to the time stored in the timetable. . Here, based on the time data set in the time table, by turning on and off various flags, or by sending commands to each production device, each production including variable production is executed. will be controlled.

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

FIG. 65 is a flow chart for explaining a game state change designation command reception process executed when a game state change designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the game state change designation command is set in the main control board 300 at step S670-23 in FIG. sent.

(Step S1210-1)
When receiving the game state change designation command, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether the set game state is the normal state. As a result, when it is determined that the state is normal, the process proceeds to step S1210-3, and when it is determined that the state is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1210-9.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the highest priority state. As a result, when it is determined that the state is the most dominant state, the process proceeds to step S1210-5, and when it is determined that the state is not the most dominant state, the game state change designation command receiving process is terminated.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a generates a frame for the result standby screen and displays it on the effect display section 200a. As a result, the result standby screen including the reduced screen 220 is displayed on the effect display section 200a along with the transition from the highest priority state to the normal state.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a turns off the count flag and terminates the game state change designation command reception process.

(Step S1210-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the set gaming state is the highest priority state. As a result, when it is determined that the state is the most dominant state, the process proceeds to step S1210-11, and when it is determined that the state is not the most dominant state, the game state change designation command receiving process is terminated.

(Step S1210-11)
The sub CPU 330a turns on the count flag and terminates the game state change designation command reception process.

FIG. 66 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning game entry command reception process that is executed when a big game game entry command is received in the above command analysis process. As described above, in the main control board 300, after being set in step S540-5 of FIG. sent to.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the special winning hole entry ball command, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether the counting flag is turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the counting flag is turned on, the processing is moved to step S1220-3, and when it is determined that the counting flag is not turned on, the big winning hole enter ball command receiving processing is ended. .

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a updates the counter value of the number-of-balls counter.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a updates the counter value of the number-of-payouts counter.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the counter value of the number-of-entered-balls counter updated in step S1220-3 is 10 or not. As a result, if the counter value is 10, the process proceeds to step S1220-9, and if the counter value is not 10, the big winning hole enter ball command receiving process ends.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a updates the counter value of the RUSH counter.

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a resets the counter value of the number-of-entered-balls counter.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a performs a dedicated effect execution process for executing a dedicated effect, and ends the special winning hole enter ball command reception process.

FIG. 67 is a flow chart for explaining a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variation pattern command is set in the main control board 300 at step S612-13 in FIG. be.

(Step S1230-1)
When receiving the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 330a first determines whether the received variation pattern command is a special variation pattern command. The special variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 when the special variation pattern number is determined by the special A table or the special B table. That is, the special variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 at the start of the first variation performance in the normal state. If it is determined that the special variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1230-5, and if it is determined that the special variation pattern command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1230-3.

(Step S1230-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs a variation performance execution process for determining and executing a variation performance execution pattern based on the received variation pattern command, and ends the variation pattern command reception process.

(Step S1230-5)
The sub CPU 330a performs special variation effect execution processing for generating and displaying a frame for special variation effect.

(Step S1230-7)
The sub CPU 330a reads out the counter value of the number-of-payouts counter and performs notification effect execution processing for displaying it on the effect display section 200a, and ends the variation pattern command reception processing. As a result, the notification effect is executed during the first variable effect (special variable effect) in the normal state.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the period during which the number of payouts exceeds the number of shot balls due to the continuous shooting of game balls is the middle role period during which the big win game is being executed in which the big win opening 128 is opened, or , the game can be played during the specific state period during which the game state is set to the specific state (the highest priority state), which is outside the heavy duty period. Then, in both the middle role period and the middle specific state period, a common dedicated effect is executed. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp the current situation, a sense of anticipation and tension is brought about, and the amusement of the game is improved.

In addition, the dedicated effect is executed based on a predetermined opportunity that can occur both during the period during the important role and during the period during the specific state. Here, with the entry of a predetermined number of game balls into the big winning opening 128 as a trigger, the dedicated effect is executed. In this way, since the dedicated effect is executed by a common opportunity that can occur both during the middle role period and during the specific state period, it becomes even more difficult for the player to grasp whether or not the big role game is being executed.

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

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

Also, in the above embodiment, the case where the limiter function is provided has been described, but the limiter function is not essential. Further, the specific area 140b is not essential, for example, the game state after the big win game may be set only by the big win pattern, or based on the big win pattern and the game state at the time of winning the big win, after the big win game A game state may be set.

Further, the type and determination probability of special symbols, the transition of the game state, the content of the effect, and the board configuration of the game board 108 in the above embodiment are merely examples. That is, in the above-described embodiment, when the game state is set to the specific state (most dominant state), the big win game is executed based on the winning of the big win, and the small win game is executed based on the winning of the small win. be done. Then, after shifting from a predetermined game state (normal state) other than the specific state to the specific state, if the number of winnings of the jackpot does not reach the predetermined limiter number of times, the game state after the big win game is changed to the specific state. When the number of hits of the jackpot reaches the number of times of the limiter, the specific state is terminated. However, in the present invention, the period during which the number of payouts exceeds the number of shot balls due to the continuous shooting of game balls is the period during the heavy duty period or during the specific state in which the game state is set to the specific state outside the period during the heavy duty period. It suffices if a period is provided.

It should be noted that the dedicated effect in the above embodiment is merely an example. Therefore, it suffices that a common effect is executed in both the middle role period and the middle specific state period, and the specific contents thereof can be appropriately designed.

In addition, the execution trigger of the dedicated effect in the above embodiment is only an example. Therefore, for example, when a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, when a small winning game and a big win game are executed a predetermined number of times, and further, when the big winning opening 128 is opened a predetermined number of times, dedicated production may be performed.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the combination operation gate 126 is provided. For example, at the time of the first hit, if the effect display section 200a performs right-handed notification to pass the game ball through the combination operation gate 126. good. At this time, for example, when hitting to the right for the first time, the notification of hitting to the right may be performed, and when a jackpot is won in the highest priority state, the notification of hitting to the right may not be executed.

Also, in the above embodiment, the ending time of the jackpot is set short in order to reduce the delay of the performance, and for example, in the normal state, it is shorter than the shortest variation time determined based on the special 1 hold. Also, the ending time of the jackpot may be shorter than the variation time of the special variation based on the special 1 hold in the normal state, for example.

Further, for example, the notification effect in the above embodiment may be executed over a period equal to or longer than the ending time of the jackpot, or may be executed over a plurality of variable effects.

Also, for example, the average time of the fluctuation time determined based on the special 2 hold of the substantial fluctuation target in the most dominant state is higher than the average time of the fluctuation time determined based on the special 1 hold of the substantial fluctuation target in the normal state can also be set shorter. In this way, it is possible to acquire balls in a short period of time in the highest priority state, and after the limiter is activated, the result of the highest priority state can be notified using a long fluctuation time. In addition, by lengthening the time of the normal state in which the number of paid balls does not increase, the rate of paid-out balls per unit time as a whole does not increase too much, and gambling can be suppressed. It should be noted that the average time of the above-mentioned fluctuation time is subject to the fluctuation time at the time of small hits and losses, excluding the fluctuation time at the time of winning the jackpot.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display of the total number of prize balls is not performed at all during the ending of the jackpot. The total number may be displayed for a longer period of time during the variable performance after the ending than during the ending of the big win.

Also, for example, the ending time of the jackpot may differ depending on whether or not the limiter is activated. For example, if the ending time of the jackpot when the limiter is not activated is made shorter than the ending time of the jackpot when the limiter is activated, it is possible to further reduce the delay of the performance in the highest priority state.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processes of FIGS. 65 to 67 corresponds to the effect control section of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIG. 48 corresponds to the state setting section of the present invention.
Also, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of FIGS. 42 to 47 corresponds to the big winning opening control section of the present invention.

100 Gaming machine 128 Big winning slot 300 Main control board 300a Main CPU
300b Main ROM
300c Main RAM
330 sub-control board 330a sub-CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub-RAM

Claims (1)

A round game in which the number of payouts exceeds the number of shot balls due to the continuous shooting of game balls, and an ending period set after the end of the round game and in which the large prize opening is kept closed. A gaming machine in which a game can be played during a special role period in which a big role game is being executed, or during a specific state period outside the special role game period, in which the game state is set to a specific state, ,
Determination means for executing a win-or-fail determination based on the entry of the game ball into the starting area;
a big winning opening control unit for controlling the big winning game when a winning determination result is derived by the winning or losing determination;
a state setting unit for setting a game state after the end of the big win game;
A production control unit that executes a variable production that suggests the result of the suitability determination, and can execute a common dedicated production in both the middle role period and the specific state middle period ;
with
The dedicated effect includes a effect that suggests the number of payouts in the middle role period and the specific state middle period,
The production control unit is
When a predetermined game state other than the specific state is set after the end of the big win game, the dedicated effect is not executed during the ending period, and after the end of the big win game, the number of payouts and the variable effect A game machine capable of simultaneously displaying images and images .

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