JP2010162131A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

In a gaming machine that executes a plurality of types of special games, a gaming machine that reduces a decrease in interest is provided.
The control means 100 advances the game in the non-short game state or in the short-time game state when the difficulty of entering the second starting port 10 that is openable and closable from the non-time short game state decreases. During the execution of the special game, the game state is shifted to the non-short-time game state, and during the execution of the third special game, the game state immediately before the start of the third special game is continued, and the game ball passes the winning gate 8. The device (21, A), which operates based on and changes the difficulty of entering the second starting port 10 in accordance with the transition between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, When an operation start time is obtained during the third special game, this device is operated when the second special game or the third special game ends.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special games in which a special winning opening is opened.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a special game lottery) for determining whether or not to acquire a right to execute a special game is executed when a game ball effectively enters the starting port. Then, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is variably displayed on the special symbol display device and then stopped (hereinafter referred to as variable display). The When the lottery result of the special game lottery is “special prize” (not lost), a special game is executed in which a large winning opening that can be opened and closed is opened to allow entry. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a specified number of prize balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out to the player. That is, in a conventional gaming machine, a game is constituted by a normal game in which a special symbol variable display is executed when a game ball enters the start opening and a special game in which a special winning opening is opened.

  As the special game, a plurality of types of special games such as a long hit game, a short hit game or a small hit game are provided. In other words, the “special prize” that constitutes the lottery result of the special game lottery is the long win which means the acquisition of the right to execute the game per long, the short win which means the acquisition of the right to execute the short win game or the small hit game which executes It consists of small hits that mean right acquisition. A combination of long hits and short wins is called a jackpot, and a long hit game and a short hit game constitute a jackpot game. Therefore, the small hit game is distinguished from the big hit game.

  The long win game is for the purpose of allowing the player to win a prize ball, and the big prize opening is opened until a predetermined number of game balls enter or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. A game in which a round game maintained in a state is repeated a plurality of times. By executing the long hit game, the player can obtain a large amount of prize balls.

  On the other hand, the short win game, like the long win game, has a different purpose from winning a prize ball, although the round game is executed a plurality of times. Since the opening time is set to be short (for example, 0.1 seconds), it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, in the short hit game, the player can hardly obtain a prize ball.

  When winning a long win or short win, that is, winning a jackpot, the winning probability of the jackpot is changed after the game related to the win. That is, a transition from a low-probability gaming state in which a game progresses with a pre-set probability of jackpot winning to a high-probability gaming state in which the winning probability of jackpot is higher than the low-probability gaming state (Patent Literature) 1).

  In addition, the small win game, like the short win game, has a different purpose from that for winning a prize ball, and the time for opening the big winning opening in the small hit game is also set short. Yes. Moreover, since the mode of opening / closing the special winning opening is the same as or similar to the short win game, it is impossible or difficult for the player to determine the difference between the small win game and the short win game. However, even if winning a small hit, there is no change in the winning probability of the big hit before and after the small hit game, and this is different from the short win.

Since the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening of the short winning game and the small winning game is the same or similar, whether the short winning game was executed or the small winning game was executed even though it was noticed that the big winning opening was opened for a short time It is not easy to determine. In other words, since it is extremely difficult for a player to determine whether the winning or short winning is based on the opening / closing operation of the winning a prize opening, for example, when the player is in a low-probability gaming state, If you open for a short period of time, you will have the expectation that you may have entered a high-probability gaming state because you won a short win, and the disappointment that you might have maintained a low-probability gaming state because you won a small hit. And can enhance interest.
As described above, in addition to a long hit game for the purpose of causing a player to win a prize ball, a short hit game or a small hit game is provided to enhance the interest of the game.

  By the way, apart from the special game lottery executed with the effective entry to the starting opening as described above, that is, independent of the special game lottery, the game ball effectively passes to the winning gate, An auxiliary game lottery for determining whether or not to acquire the right to execute the auxiliary game is executed. The lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery is notified to the player by variably displaying the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result on the normal symbol display device. If the lottery result is a win, an auxiliary game is executed in which the start opening that can be opened and closed is opened to allow entry. When a game ball enters the start opening, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 4 balls) are paid out to the player. In other words, a game is composed of a normal game in which the variable symbol display is executed when the game ball passes to the winning gate, and an auxiliary game in which the start opening is opened.

  Here, when winning per the above-mentioned long or short winning, the opening time of the start opening is changed after the game related to the winning. That is, a transition from a non-short game state in which the game proceeds under a preset time to a short game state when the start opening time is longer than a non-short game, or a short-time game state Or transition to a non-time-saving gaming state. Therefore, although the auxiliary game lottery is executed independently of the special game lottery, the game state (opening time of the start opening) of the auxiliary game changes based on the lottery result of the special game lottery.

  Therefore, during the special game, the variable display of the special symbol is not executed, but the variable display of the normal symbol is executed. Therefore, when the stop display of the normal symbol corresponds to the win, that is, when the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery is win, the openable start opening is opened even during the special game. Here, there is a gaming machine that forcibly shifts to a non-time-saving gaming state during a jackpot game (see Patent Document 2). For example, in the short-time gaming state, if the winning per short transition to the short-time gaming state after the end of the game is won, the short-time gaming state shifts from the short-time gaming state to the non-short-time gaming state and non-short-time gaming ends. Transition from the gaming state to the short-time gaming state.

  On the other hand, the start opening is opened when a win is made in the auxiliary lottery even during the small hit game, but the game state related to the auxiliary game before the small hit game is continued during the small hit game. In other words, even if a small win is won, the gaming state relating to the auxiliary game does not change during the small hit game. For example, if a small win is won in the short-time gaming state, the short-time gaming state is maintained as it is even during the small hit game and after the small hit game ends. Therefore, the opening time of the start port during the game is different depending on whether or not the short win is won during the short-time game.

JP 2007-209601 A JP 2003-340005 A

  As described above, in order to enhance the fun of the game, the opening operation of the starting port during the game is provided in spite of the provision of short hits and small hits that are indistinguishable or difficult to discriminate from the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening. By carefully looking at the player, the player can easily determine whether he has won the short win or the small win. Also, depending on the type of gaming machine, there are cases where the normal symbol variation time differs between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state. That is, in the short time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set short (for example, 3 seconds), and in the non-short time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set long (for example, 30 seconds). Therefore, even in this case, by carefully watching the normal symbol display device, the player can easily determine whether the player has won the short win or the small win. Thus, by determining whether a player wins a short win or a small win, the presence of the small win disappears and the interest is reduced.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that reduces a decrease in interest in a gaming machine that executes a plurality of types of special games.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a game gate is provided with a winning gate through which a game ball can pass, an openable / closable start port, and a large openable / closure port that can be opened and closed, and the control means for controlling the progress of the game includes: Triggered by entering the starting gate, a special game lottery is performed to determine whether or not to acquire the right to execute a special game that allows the grand prize opening to be opened in a manner that allows the entry to enter the ball, and the grand prize opening is opened multiple times And a second special game in which the grand prize opening is opened a plurality of times and the total opening time that the big prize opening can be opened is shorter than the first special game. And the third special game that opens and closes the big prize opening in a manner in which the difference from the second special game is indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish, and triggered by the passage of the game ball through the winning gate The right to execute an auxiliary game that opens in a manner in which the starter can enter the ball A game machine that executes an auxiliary game lottery to determine whether or not the control means is in a non-short game state or a short game state when the difficulty of entering the starting port decreases from the non-short game state. The game proceeds to the non-short game state during execution of the second special game, and the game state immediately before the start of the third special game is continued during execution of the third special game. And a device that operates when the game ball passes through the winning gate and changes the difficulty of entering the starting hole in accordance with the transition between the short-time game state and the non-short-time game state, When an operation start time is obtained during the second special game or the third special game performed based on the special game lottery in the gaming state, the device is used for the second special game or the third special game. Triggered when the game ends It is characterized in.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a normal symbol display device that displays a normal symbol in a variable manner and stops and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery.
In a third aspect of the present invention, the device is configured by a start port opening / closing device that opens and closes the openable start port.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the apparatus opens and closes the normal symbol display device that displays the normal symbols in a variable manner and stops and displays the normal symbols corresponding to the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery, and the openable opening / closing port. It is characterized by comprising a start opening and closing device.

  The prize winning opening is provided in the game board, and the prize winning opening is basically held in a closed state by a rotatable prize winning door, for example, in a state where a game ball cannot be entered. Yes. However, a special game lottery that decides whether or not to acquire the right to execute a special game is executed with the entrance to the starting port provided on the game board, and if the lottery is won, a special prize is won as a special game. The mouth door or the like is rotated, and the grand prize opening is opened in such a manner that a game ball can enter. Here, the structure of the start port is not particularly limited. In addition to the openable / closable start opening described later, for example, a start opening that does not open / close, that is, is always open may be provided at a predetermined position of the game board.

  Special game means that the big prize opening is wide open. Here, the opening itself of the grand prize opening itself is not a special game, but basically, in addition to the period in which the grand prize opening is open, a predetermined period before and after the grand prize opening is closed. And special games. For example, in the case of a special game where the prize winning opening is opened multiple times, the special game including the closing state of the predetermined period before the opening of the first winning prize opening to the closing state of the predetermined period after the opening of the final winning prize opening is special. It is called a game. In addition, there is a closed state for a predetermined period between the opening of one big prize opening and the opening of the next big prize opening. However, the first closed state and the last closed state are not necessarily provided. For example, even if the special prize opening is opened at the start of the special game or the special prize opening is closed at the end of the special game. Good.

  When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a predetermined number of prize balls are obtained. However, the big prize opening may be opened and closed in cases other than the big hit game. In addition, the configuration of the special winning opening is not particularly limited as long as it can detect that a game ball has entered or passed.

  The type of special game is not particularly limited, but in the present invention, at least the first special game (game per long in the first embodiment), the second special game (short win game in the first embodiment), the first Three special games of three special games (small hit games in the first embodiment) are provided.

The first special game is a game in which a large winning opening is opened a plurality of times and a large amount of prize balls can be obtained. To be able to acquire a large amount of prize balls means that, for example, a game ball having an opening time of 30 seconds or the like is set to an extent that it is easy to enter.
In the second special game, the grand prize opening is opened several times, but the total time that the grand prize opening can be opened (hereinafter referred to as the total maximum opening time of the big prize opening) is more than that of the first special game. It is a game that is set short and it is difficult to obtain a large amount of prize balls as compared to the first special game. The number of times the special winning opening is opened may be the same as or different from that of the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a jackpot game.

  The sum of the maximum opening times of the big prize opening means the total time that can be opened in one opening of the big prize opening. For example, in the first special game, if the big prize opening is opened 15 times, and the maximum opening time of each big prize opening is 30 seconds, the maximum opening time of the big prize opening in the first special game is The total is 450 seconds. Therefore, in the second special game, it is only necessary that the total maximum opening time of the special winning opening is shorter than 450 seconds. Further, when the special winning opening is set to be opened a plurality of times, the maximum opening time of the special winning opening may be different depending on the order. That is, the maximum opening time of the special winning opening may be set appropriately.

  In the third special game, the big prize opening / closing is opened and closed in such a manner that the player cannot distinguish or difficult to distinguish the difference from the second special game. An aspect in which a player cannot be discriminated or is difficult to discriminate means that elements such as the number of times of opening / closing the big prize opening, opening / closing time, opening / closing speed, opening / closing timing are exactly the same or approximate. In any case, even if the second special game or the third special game is executed, the player can determine which game is executed only by visually confirming the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening. Can not do it.

  In addition, the game board is provided with a start opening that can be opened and closed. In a normal game state, the start opening is closed by a movable piece composed of, for example, a blade member, that is, a game ball is inserted. It is held in an impossible state. Similarly, when a game ball passes through a winning gate provided on the game board, an auxiliary game lottery is performed to determine whether or not to acquire the right to execute the auxiliary game, and if the lottery is won, The movable piece is actuated to open the starting port in such a manner that it can enter the ball. If a game ball enters the starting port, a predetermined number of prize balls are obtained. In the auxiliary game, it is sufficient that the start port is opened at least once, so that the start port can be set to be opened a plurality of times during the auxiliary game. In other words, it does not refer to the opening operation itself of the start port and is not an auxiliary game.

  In addition, the normal symbols are variably displayed on the normal symbol display device corresponding to the auxiliary game lottery. That is, even if it is decided whether or not to acquire the right to execute the auxiliary game internally, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display device in order to make it appear to the player as if the auxiliary game lottery is being executed. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery is stopped and displayed. The predetermined time required from the start of the normal symbol variation display to the stop display is referred to as a normal symbol variation time. Therefore, if the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery is a win, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery is displayed, and after the normal symbol indicating the win is stopped and displayed as the lottery result, the openable opening is opened. . On the other hand, even if the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery is a loss, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery is displayed and the normal symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed as the lottery result. Regardless of the result of this lottery, if you have the right to a supplementary game lottery (the right to change the display of normal symbols), after opening the openable opening, or stopping the normal symbol indicating a loss After the display, the next normal symbol variation display is executed.

By the way, the control means controls the winning probability of the special game lottery with a predetermined value set in advance, that is, the low probability gaming state which is a normal gaming state with respect to the winning probability of the special game lottery, or the winning probability is The game progresses in a high-probability game state that is controlled with a higher set value than the low-probability game state. That is, the game is always controlled in either the low probability game state or the high probability game state.
In addition, the control means reduces the difficulty of entering the starting port in a non-short game state in which the difficulty of entering the openable opening is set to a predetermined level, or in a non-short game state. Control the progress of the game in the short-time game state. That is, the game is always controlled in either the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state.

  Therefore, the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special game lottery (low probability gaming state / high probability gaming state) and the gaming state related to the opening time of the openable opening (non-short-time gaming state / short-time gaming state) are independent. The game is progressing by combining the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state with the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state at an arbitrary time.

  As an element constituting the difficulty of entering the openable start opening, there is an open time of the openable open opening or a normal symbol variation time. That is, the longer the opening time of the openable opening, the easier it is for the game ball to enter the starter. In addition, since the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is related to the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time, the shorter the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the shorter the normal symbol fluctuation time under the condition that the winning probability and the opening time of the auxiliary game are the same. The number of times of opening per hour increases, and it becomes easy to enter the starting opening of the game ball. In addition to these factors, the winning probability in the auxiliary game lottery, the open mode of the openable start port (for example, the operating mode of the movable piece), and the like are included in the elements that make up the difficulty of entering the openable start port. However, which element is adopted is appropriately set according to the model.

  Therefore, if the difficulty of entering the openable opening is configured by the openable opening time of the openable opening, the opening time of the short-time gaming state is the opening time of the non-timeless gaming state It is set longer (for example, 3.5 seconds in the short-time gaming state, 0.2 seconds in the non-short-time gaming state). In addition, if the difficulty of entering the openable opening is configured with a normal symbol variation time, the normal symbol variation time in the short-time gaming state is shorter than the normal symbol variation time in the non-short-time gaming state. It is set (for example, 3 seconds in the short-time gaming state, 30 seconds in the non-short-time gaming state).

  Note that when a plurality of opening times of openable opening and opening times and normal symbol fluctuation times are set, expected values can be adopted as these representative values. For example, when a plurality of opening times of the opening / closing opening that can be opened and closed are set, and each opening time is performed with a predetermined probability set in advance, the opening time is multiplied by the corresponding probability. The total of the values can be used as the opening time of the openable opening. However, even when only one opening time for the openable opening / closing opening is set, the probability corresponding to the opening time can be set to 100%. It is possible to adopt.

  Further, the control means shifts to the non-time saving gaming state during execution of the second special game. Therefore, for example, when the second special game is executed while the game is progressing in the short-time game state, the transition from the short-time game state to the non-short-time game state is made when the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special game is executed while the game is progressing in the non-time saving game state, the game is newly transferred to the non-time saving game state when the second special game is started. The non-short game state is continued. That is, the game state related to the difficulty of entering the start opening that can be opened and closed changes only when the third special game is executed while the game is progressing in the short-time game state.

  Further, the control means continues the gaming state immediately before the small hit game starts during execution of the third special game. Therefore, when the third special game is executed while the game is progressing in the short-time game state, the short-time game state is continued even if the third special game is started. On the other hand, when the third special game is executed while the game is progressing in the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short game state is continued even if the third special game is started. That is, even if the third special game is executed, the gaming state relating to the difficulty of entering the openable opening is not changed.

  As a result, when the second special game and the third special game are executed in the non-short game state, the same non-short game state is controlled during any of the games. On the other hand, when the second special game is executed in the short-time game state, it is controlled in the non-time-saving game state during the special game, and when the third special game is executed in the time-short game state, Controlled in short-time gaming state. Therefore, when the second special game or the third special game is executed in the short-time game state, the game state is controlled in different game states with respect to the difficulty of entering the openable opening in each special game.

  Here, the control means operates based on the passing of the game ball through the winning gate, and changes the difficulty of entering the starting hole in accordance with the transition between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state. When the time for starting operation is obtained during the second special game or the third special game related to winning in the short-time game state, this device is used to terminate the second special game or the third special game. Since it is activated at an opportunity, the player cannot easily determine which special game is being executed. When the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are switched, the operation mode of the device varies, so that the difficulty of entering the starting port varies. That is, the difficulty level of entering the start opening is caused by the operation mode of the start opening / closing device. Therefore, by operating this device during the second special game or the third special game, the player can easily determine which special game is being executed from the operation mode of the device. be able to. However, since this device operates at the end of the special game, in other words, does not start during the special game, the factors that can specify the type of special game during the special game are reduced. It becomes difficult for the player to specify the type of special game.

  A device having different operation modes in the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state corresponds to the elements constituting the difficulty of entering the openable opening as described above. In other words, if the elements that make up the difficulty of entering the openable opening are set by the open time of the openable start opening, the opening time of the start opening will be different between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state. Since it differs, the said apparatus turns into a starting port opening / closing apparatus. Also, if the elements that make up the difficulty of entering the openable opening can be set with the normal symbol variation time, the normal symbol variation time will be different between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, The device is usually a symbol display device.

  And, this device “gets an operation start time during the second special game or the third special game” means that a condition for operating the device is established and the device becomes operable. .

  For example, if this device is a normal symbol display device, the operating condition that the game ball has the right to execute the normal symbol variation display after passing the winning gate is established, and the start of the regular symbol variation display is restricted. This corresponds to a state in which there is no cause for inhibition. For example, during the second special game or the third special game, when the normal symbol variation display and the start opening are not performed thereafter, that is, the normal symbol variation display can be executed at any time. Sometimes, when the game ball passes the winning gate, the auxiliary game lottery is executed, and the normal symbol display device is activated to display the normal symbol variation display (the chain line in FIG. 32 (c)). This is exactly the situation in which the normal symbol display device got the start of operation.

  Here, since the control means operates this apparatus at the end of the second special game or the third special game, the normal symbol variation display is displayed during the second special game or the third special game. It is not executed during the special game but is executed after the end of the second special game or after the end of the third special game (solid line in FIG. 32C).

  The situation before obtaining the operation start timing is not limited to the above example. For example, the start opening is open at the start of the special game, and the auxiliary game lottery (normal symbol variation display) is executed. When the right of the game is reserved (see FIG. 32 (a)), or when the special game starts, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed, and the result of the auxiliary game lottery corresponding to the variation display of the normal symbol is lost There is a situation where the right to execute the auxiliary game lottery is reserved (see FIG. 32B).

  In other words, when the operating condition that the game ball passes the winning gate and has the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, and there is no factor that restricts (inhibits) the start of the normal symbol variation display. It is. As described above, since the start of the normal symbol variation display is after the end of the special game, the operation of the new start opening / closing device can be performed after the end of the special game. This is because the operating condition of the start opening / closing device is that the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery is a win, and that the normal symbol corresponding to the win is displayed in a stopped state.

  Also, if this device is a start-opening / closing device, an auxiliary game lottery is executed, the lottery result is a win, and an operating condition in which a normal symbol corresponding to the win is displayed is stopped, and the start-up opening is opened. The situation where there is no factor that restricts the start of the game corresponds to “obtaining the operation start timing during the second special game or the third special game”. For example, when a special symbol variation display is executed at the start of the special game, and the lottery result of the corresponding auxiliary game lottery is a win, the start opening device is activated and the opening of the start opening is executed. To do. This is exactly the situation in which the second start-opening / closing device has obtained the time to start operation (the chain line in FIG. 33). Here, since the control means activates the device at the end of the second special game or the third special game, the opening of the starting port can be opened during the second special game or the third special game. It is not executed during the game, and is executed after the end of the second special game or after the end of the third special game (solid line in FIG. 33).

  In addition, the time when the operation starts is after the end of the special game is a device in which the difficulty of entering the starting port of the game ball is different between the short-time game state and the non-time-short game state, for example, the short-time game state If the normal symbol change time is the same between the non-time-saving game state and the operation mode of the normal symbol display device does not change, it is desirable that the normal symbol display device can be operated during the special game. In this case, since the operation mode is the same (for example, the normal symbol variation time is the same) in any gaming state (short-time gaming state / non-short-time gaming state), the player operates the normal symbol display device. This is because it cannot be determined from the aspect which special game is being executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being interrupted unnecessarily. That is, the device that starts the operation after the end of the special game is not all devices that operate based on the passing of the game ball winning gate, but in the time-saving gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state in such devices. By making only the game balls having different degrees of difficulty in entering the starting port, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being interrupted unnecessarily. However, in this case, if the operating mode of the start opening / closing device (opening time of the start opening) is different between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, even if this lottery result is win, it is normal during the special game. The change display of the symbol is executed, but the second start opening / closing device does not operate until the special game ends.

  According to the present invention, the device that operates when the game ball passes through the winning gate and changes the difficulty of entering the starting hole in accordance with the transition between the short-time game state and the non-short-time game state is provided by the short-time game. When the operation start time is obtained during the second special game or the third special game performed based on the special game lottery in the state, the device is used to end the second special game or the third special game. Therefore, in a gaming machine that executes a plurality of types of special games, a decrease in interest can be reduced in a gaming machine that executes a plurality of types of special games.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of Drawing 1, and is a figure showing the opening-and-closing state of a starting mouth. It is the elements on larger scale of Drawing 1, and is a figure showing the opening and closing state of a special winning opening. It is a block diagram of a control means. It is a figure which shows the main programs stored in ROM of the main control board. It is a figure which shows the main programs stored in ROM of the other board | substrate. (A) is a figure which shows the main memory area provided in RAM of the main control board, (b) is a figure which shows the main memory area provided in RAM of the sub-control board. It is a figure which shows the routine process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate passage process in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the starting entrance ball process in a main control board. It is a conceptual diagram of a special symbol reservation storage area provided in the RAM of the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. (A) is an example of a table for determining a jackpot random number, (b-1) is an example of a table for determining a special symbol random number at the time of jackpot by entering the first start opening, (b-2) is the first (2) An example of a table for determining a special symbol random number at the time of big hit by starting ball entering, (b-3) is an example of a table for determining a special symbol random number at the time of a small hit, (c) is a reach random number It is a figure which shows an example of the table for determining. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process during fluctuation stop in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process (long hit game process) in the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process (short hit game process) in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the output process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the routine process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation mode execution command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation execution command reception process in a sub control board. An example of the production table classified for every production mode is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the special game command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process for long hits in a sub-control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process for short hits in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process for small hits in a sub control board. It is a specific example of a schematic time chart in the case where the normal symbol variation display process is started after the game without a game is completed. It is a specific example of a schematic time chart in the case where the second start-up process is started after the game without a ball is finished. It is a schematic time chart of a prior art example (example in which a normal symbol variation display starts during a game without a game). It is a schematic time chart of a prior art example (example in which the opening of the second start port 10 starts during a game without a ball).

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of a starting port provided in the gaming machine.
The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2, and an operation handle 3 is rotatably provided at a lower position of the game board 2. The operation handle 3 is provided with a rotation angle detection SW 3a for detecting the rotation angle, and a voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the rotation angle detection SW 3a is provided in the game ball launching mechanism. Applied to firing solenoid 4a (see FIG. 4). When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a operates according to the applied voltage, and a game ball is launched with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3.

The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.
The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning openings 7. Each of the normal winning holes 7 is provided with a normal winning hole detection SW 7a. When the normal winning hole detection SW 7a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out. It is.

  Further, a winning gate 8 is provided in the gaming area 6 and above the normal winning opening 7 so as to pass a game ball. The winning gate 8 is provided with a gate detection SW 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection SW 8a detects the passage of the game ball, an auxiliary game lottery (auxiliary game lottery of the present invention) described later is performed. Is called.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the normal winning port 7. Further, a second start port opening / closing device A having a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. As shown in FIG. 2A, the second starter opening / closing device A has a pair of movable pieces 10b connected to the second starter opening / closing solenoid 11c, and the pair of movable pieces 10b are closed. As shown in FIG. 2B, the movable control is controlled to the second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in the open state. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, the first starting port 9 located immediately above the second starting port 10 becomes an obstacle and does not accept game balls. It is possible or difficult. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection SW 9a and a second start port detection SW 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the entry of a ball is detected, a right acquisition lottery (hereinafter referred to as “special game lottery”) for executing a special game, which will be described later, is performed. Also, when the detection SWs 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 4 game balls) is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 1, a large winning opening / closing device B having a large winning opening 11 is provided further below the second start opening 10. The prize winning opening / closing device B includes a prize winning opening / closing door 11b connected to a prize winning opening / closing solenoid 11c, which will be described later. The closed state shown in (a) is maintained, making it impossible for a game ball to enter. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, a special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, which will be described later, is energized, and the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is opened by the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c as shown in FIG. The special winning opening 11 is opened. In this way, when the prize winning opening / closing door 11b is opened, the prize winning opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game balls into the prize winning opening 11, and the game balls enter the prize winning opening 11. A ball is possible. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection SW 11a, and when the big prize opening detection SW 11a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. .
The player does not enter any of the normal winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 further below the above-mentioned grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls.

  The game balls that have entered the big prize opening 11 are discharged to the back side of the game board 2 through the passage 40, and the passage 40 is provided with the special prize detection SW 11 a. Accordingly, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 11 are collected in the same manner as the gaming balls discharged from the discharge opening 12 and the like after being detected by the special winning opening detection SW 11a.

  In the grand prize opening 11, a continuous prize opening 30 is provided through which a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 11 can enter with a predetermined probability. The game ball that has entered the continuous prize opening 30 is discharged to the back side of the game board 2 through the passage 31. In this path 31, it is detected that the game ball has entered the continuous prize opening 30. A continuous winning opening detection SW 31a including a sensor is provided. Therefore, the game balls that have entered the continuous winning opening 30 are collected in the same manner as the game balls discharged from the discharge opening 12 and the like after being detected by the continuous winning opening detection SW 31a.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, an effect display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6, and an effect agent device is provided on the right side of the effect display device 13. 14 and 15 are provided. Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The effect display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result is variably displayed. The decorative symbol is, for example, that three numbers are scroll-displayed, and the scrolling is stopped after a predetermined time, and a specific symbol (number) is displayed in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the decorative display of the decorative symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a jackpot.

The stage effect devices 14 and 15 give the player a sense of expectation according to their operation modes. In the present embodiment, the stage effect device 14 is composed of a movable device in the shape of a person's face, and the bag is used as the stage effect device 15. The stage effect device 14 moves, for example, in the left-right direction or protrudes to the front side of the gaming machine 1. In addition, the production effect device 15 is configured such that the opening degree of the bag is variably controlled. Various expectation feelings are given to the player by the combination of the operation modes of these effect actor devices 14 and 15 and the operations of both effect actor devices 14 and 15.
In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the effect display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection SW 17a. When the effect button detection SW 17a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in accordance with this operation.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 4) composed of a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed. ing.

Below the game area 6, the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21, the first hold display device 22, the second hold display device 23, the normal symbol hold display A device 24 is provided.
The first special symbol display device 19 is for notifying the result of a special game lottery performed when a game ball enters the first start port 9. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the lottery result of the special game lottery are provided, and the lottery result is displayed by stopping and displaying the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the special game lottery on the first special symbol display device 19. The player is notified. For example, it is composed of 7 segments, and “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the game is lost. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a special game lottery will be performed. The lottery result of this special game lottery is not immediately notified to the player, The player is notified when the time has elapsed. Therefore, until the predetermined time elapses, the first special symbol display device 19 displays a display (variation display) as if the lottery is currently being performed, such as blinking an LED. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the special game lottery is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing the lottery result of the special game lottery performed when the game ball has entered the second starting port 10, and the display mode is as described above. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the first special symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery performed when the game ball passes through the winning gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning is won by this auxiliary game lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that the lottery result of this auxiliary game lottery is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the winning gate 8, but by flashing the normal symbol display device 21 until a predetermined time elapses, etc. After the normal symbol is variably displayed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery is stopped and displayed.

  Furthermore, when a special ball is displayed in the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10 during a special symbol variation display or during a special game to be described later, the special symbol variation display cannot be performed immediately. The right to display special symbols is reserved under the above conditions. More specifically, the right to display the variation of the special symbol in which the game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as the first hold (U1), and the game ball enters the second start port 10 The right of variable display of the special symbol reserved is reserved as the second reservation (U2).

For both of these holds, the upper limit reserved number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first hold display device 22 and the second hold display device 23, respectively. When there is one first hold (U1), the left LED of the first hold display device 22 is lit, and when there are two first holds (U1), 2 of the first hold display device 22 is used. One LED lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds (U1), the left LED of the first hold display device 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds (U1), Two LEDs of 1 hold display device 22 blink. Further, on the second hold display device 23, the number of reserved second hold (U2) is displayed in the same manner as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24 in the same manner as the first hold display device 22 and the second hold display device 23. Is done.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 includes a main control board 101, a sub control board 102, a prize ball control board 103, a lamp control board 104, and an effect control board 105.

The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a CPU 101a, a ROM 101b, and a RAM 101c. The CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection SW or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display device, or according to the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards. The RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 101a.
The CPU 101a included in the main control board 101 corresponds to the main CPU of the present invention, and the ROM 101b corresponds to the main ROM of the present invention.

On the input side of the main control board 101, a normal winning opening detection SW 7a, a gate detection SW 8a, a first starting opening detection SW 9a, a second starting opening detection SW 10a, a large winning opening detection SW 11a and a continuous winning opening detection SW 31a are connected. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.
Further, an accessory operating device 25 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101. The accessory actuating device 25 opens and closes the second start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start opening / closing device A and the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b of the large winning opening / closing device B. And a large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c.

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

  The prize ball control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The prize ball control board 103 includes a CPU 103a, a ROM 103b, and a RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The CPU 103a reads a program stored in the ROM 103b based on an input signal from the rotation angle detection SW 3a, and controls energization of the firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. In addition, a prize ball payout device 26 having a motor or the like for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player is connected to the output side of the prize ball control board 103. Based on the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the CPU 103a reads a predetermined program from the ROM 103b to perform arithmetic processing, and controls the prize ball payout device 26 to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 103a.

  The lamp control board 104 includes a CPU 104a, a ROM 104b, and a RAM 104c in the same manner as the above boards, and controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and changes the light irradiation direction. Drive control for the motor. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the production actors 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the sub-control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 102.

The effect control board 105 is an image CPU 105 a ₁ , an image ROM 105 b ₁ , an image RAM 105 c ₁ , a VRAM 105 d for performing image display control of the effect display device 13, and a sound CPU 105 a ₂ for performing sound output control of the sound output device 18. Voice ROM 105b ₂ and voice RAM 105c ₂ . The effect control board 105 is connected to the sub control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the effect display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM 105b ₁ stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 13, and the image CPU 105a ₁ stores a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 102. It reads, reads the predetermined image data from ROM105b ₁ to VRAM105d, the display control of the performance display device 13. The CPU 105a ₁ executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decoration symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 13, but the background image, decoration symbol image, and character image are effect display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.
That is, the decorative design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 105d by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

The audio ROM 105b ₂ stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU 105a ₂ reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the sub-control board 102. The sound output control in the sound output device 18 is performed.

(Main programs stored in the ROM of the main control board)
FIG. 5 shows an example of a main program stored in the ROM 101b of the main control board 101 that controls the progress of the game. FIG. 6 shows a sub control board 102, a lamp control board 104, and an effect control board 105 that control the effects. An example of main programs stored in each ROM is shown. Note that the programs shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are merely listed as examples of programs that perform characteristic control among the controls in this embodiment, and other programs are not shown in the progress of the game. Many programs are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a normal symbol processing program 200 is stored in the ROM 101 b of the main control board 101 as a program that functions when a game ball passes the winning gate 8. The ROM 101b stores a winning gate passage processing program 201, a normal symbol variation processing program 202, and a second start port control program 203 that function as subprograms of the normal symbol processing program 200. Further, the ROM 101b stores a winning random number lottery program 201a that functions as a subprogram of the winning gate passage processing program 201 and a winning random number determination program 202a that functions as a subprogram of the normal symbol variation processing program 202. .

  In addition, the ROM 101b stores a special symbol processing program 220 as a program that functions when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 as a trigger. Furthermore, the ROM 101b stores a start opening ball entry processing program 221 and a special symbol variation processing program 222 that function as subprograms of the special symbol processing program 220. In addition, the ROM 101b stores a special symbol holding number count program 221a, a jackpot random number lottery program 221b, a special symbol random number lottery program 221c, and a reach random number lottery program 221d that function as subprograms of the starting entrance ball processing program 221. ing. The ROM 101b also has a jackpot determination processing program 222a, a variation pattern selection processing program 222b, a special symbol variation random number lottery program 222c, a special symbol variation display program 222d, a special symbol, which function as subprograms of the special symbol variation processing program 222. A fluctuation stoppage processing program 222e is stored.

The ROM 101b stores a special game processing program 240 as a program that functions during a special game described later. The ROM 101b also has a big prize opening processing program 241 that functions as a subprogram of the special game processing program 240, and a jackpot gaming processing program 241a that functions as a subprogram of the big winning prize processing program 241. 241b is stored.
The ROM 101b stores an output processing program 260 for transmitting commands determined by the above programs to the sub control board 102, the prize ball control board 103, or an external connection device (not shown). The external connection device is, for example, provided adjacent to the gaming machine 1, a ball rental device for lending a gaming ball to the gaming machine 1, or provided above the gaming machine 1, It is a display device that displays the number of jackpots or the like, or a hall computer for grasping the progress of each gaming machine.

(Main programs stored in ROM on other boards)
The ROM 102b of the sub control board 102 stores an effect mode execution command reception processing program 300 as a program that functions when a mode execution command (described later) transmitted from the main control board 101 is received.
The ROM 102b of the sub control board 102 stores an effect execution command reception processing program 320 as a program that functions when receiving an effect execution command (described later) transmitted from the main control board 101. The ROM 102b stores an effect random number lottery program 321, an effect random number determination process program 322, an effect mode selection program 323, and an effect table selection process program 324 that function as subprograms of the effect execution command reception processing program 320. .
The ROM 102b stores a special game command reception processing program 330 as a program that functions when a special game command (described later) transmitted from the main control board 101 is received. The ROM 102b also has a long hit command reception processing program 331, a short hit command reception processing program 332, and a small hit command reception processing program 333 that function as subprograms of the special game command reception processing program 330. Is stored.
Further, the ROM 102 b stores an effect command transmission program 340 for transmitting an effect command determined on the sub-control board 102 to the lamp control board 104 and the effect control board 105.

Further, the ROM105b ₁ of performance control board 105, as a program that functions upon receiving the transmitted presentation commands from the sub-control board 102, effect display apparatus control program 341 is stored. The effect display device control program 341 is classified into a decorative symbol variation display program 341a, a long hit game effect control program 341b, a short hit game effect control program 341c, and a small hit game effect control program 341d. The ROM 105b ₂ of the sub control board 105 stores an audio output device control program 342 as a program that functions when an effect command transmitted from the sub control board 102 is received.
In addition, the ROM 104b of the lamp control board 104 stores a production effect device operation program 343 and a production lighting device control program 344 as programs that function when a production command transmitted from the sub control board 102 is received. ing.

(Main storage area of main control board RAM)
The RAM 101c of the main control board 101 mainly has a storage area shown in FIG. The storage areas listed below are merely examples, and many other storage areas are provided.
In the RAM 101c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area 400, the normal symbol hold storage area 401, the special symbol hold number (U) storage area 402, the special symbol hold storage area 403, the remaining number of changes in the high probability gaming state (X ) Storage area 406, remaining short-time game state fluctuation count (J) storage area 407, round game count (R) storage area 408, number of winning prizes (C) storage area 409, game state storage area 410, non-priority A short time game flag storage area 411, a short time winning flag storage area 413, a short time winning temporary flag storage area 414, and a continuation flag storage area 415 are provided.
The game state storage area 410 includes an auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, a short time game flag storage area 410b, a high probability game flag storage area 410c, a long hit game start flag storage area 410d, a short hit game start flag storage area 410e, and a small hit. A game start flag storage area 410f is provided.
On the other hand, the RAM 102c of the sub control board 102 is provided with an effect mode flag storage area 500 for storing an effect mode flag, and the effect mode flag storage area 500 stores a high probability length per suggestion mode flag. Suggestion mode flag storage area 500a, normal per-suggestion mode flag storage area 500b for storing a per-long-suggestion mode flag, short-suggestion suggestion mode flag storage area 500c for storing a per-short suggestion mode flag, and latency for storing a latent mode flag It consists of a mode flag storage area 500d and a normal mode flag storage area 500e for storing a normal mode flag. Further, the RAM 102c of the sub-control board 102 is also provided with a normal length per mode remaining number storage area 501 for storing the remaining number (J) of performance execution times in the normal length per suggestion mode. Note that a plurality of storage areas are also provided in the RAM 102c of the sub control board 102. The specific configuration thereof will be described in the explanation of the game progress control described later.

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

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means a special game lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 (the special game lottery of the present invention is configured). In this case, the gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 2/601. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.
On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 20/601. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving gaming state” means the time required to display a normal symbol fluctuating in response to an auxiliary game lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has passed the winning gate 8 (hereinafter referred to as normal The game state in which the change time of the symbol) is set to 29 seconds, which is longer than the short-time game state, and the opening time for opening the second start port 10 based on the winning winning is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. Say. That is, when the game ball passes through the winning gate 8, an auxiliary game lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined for the player 29 seconds after the lottery is started. Specifically, the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 for 29 seconds, and the variability display ends, and the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting port 10 is opened when winning in the win. This means a game state in which the control time is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”. The opening control time of the second starting port 10 represents the total opening control time of the second starting port corresponding to one win, and if the opening control time is set to 3.5 seconds, 1 The opening mode of the second start port 10 for winning the win is the mode in which the opening for 3.5 seconds is executed once, and the opening for 1.5 seconds and the opening for 2.0 seconds are executed once each. It may be an embodiment.
In this embodiment, the probability of winning in the auxiliary game lottery is set to 90%, and this winning probability is in any of the “non-short game state” and the “short-time game state”. Will not change. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the winning gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”.

In other words, in the present embodiment, with the transition between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, the operation modes of the second start opening / closing device A and the normal symbol display device 21 vary, The difficulty of entering the second starting port 10 also varies. This is because the opening time of the second starting port 10 in the short-time gaming state is longer than the opening time of the second starting port 10 in the non-short-time gaming state, so that the ball entering the second starting port 10 is in the short-time gaming state. This is because the difficulty level is reduced. In addition, since the variation time of the normal symbol in the short-time gaming state is shorter than the variation time of the normal symbol in the non-short-time gaming state, the number of times of performing the auxiliary game lottery per unit time increases and the second start per unit time This is because the number of times the mouth 10 is opened can be increased, and the difficulty of entering the second starting port 10 becomes lower in the short-time gaming state. Thus, since the difficulty of entering the game ball into the second start port 10 is lower in the short-time game state, the player can suppress the consumption of the game ball possessed by entering the second start port 10. Can do.
However, in the “short-time gaming state”, the above-mentioned purpose of providing the “short-time gaming state” may be achieved by making the winning probability in the auxiliary game lottery higher than the “non-short-time gaming state”. Absent.

In the present embodiment, the “long hit gaming state” means the right to execute a long hit game in a special game lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. This is the gaming state that is executed when the player has earned.
In the “long hit gaming state”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 30 seconds. If a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the big prize opening 11 during this period, one round game will be played. End. In other words, the “long hit game state” is a game state in which a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball, so that a large number of prize balls can be acquired. is there.

In the present embodiment, the “short win game state” means the right to execute a short win game in a special game lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. This is the gaming state that is executed when the player has earned.
In the “short win game state”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. However, after the predetermined round (in the present embodiment, after the second round, refer to FIG. 22), it is not possible to proceed to the next round unless the continuous winning opening continuation SW is turned ON. In each round game, the grand prize opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.1 seconds. In other words, in the present embodiment, the opening time of the big winning opening 11 is extremely short to the extent that it is difficult to enter the game ball, and the game ball hardly enters, so the short hit game is substantially reduced. Finish in two rounds.

  In addition, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter while the grand prize winning opening 11 is open, one round game is completed and the time that can be opened (0.1 seconds) has elapsed. The big prize opening 11 is closed before the game is completed. However, since the opening time of the grand prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, game balls rarely enter, and even if game balls enter, 1 or 2 in one round game Only a certain amount of game balls will enter. Therefore, it rarely closes before the time that each round game can open. Even in the “short win game state”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

In the present embodiment, the “small hit game state” means the right to execute a small hit game in a special game lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. This is the gaming state that is executed when the player has earned.
Also in the “small win game state”, the big winning opening 11 is opened twice, as in the case of the substantial round number in the “short win game state”. The opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 11 at this time are the same as the “short hit gaming state”, or the player determines whether the “small hit gaming state” and the “short hit gaming state”. Is approximated to the extent impossible or difficult. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.

In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”. That's it. In addition, the “short hit game” and the “small hit game” may be collectively referred to as “game without play”, and the “long play game” may be referred to as “game with play”.
The long hit game constitutes the first special game of the present invention, the short hit game constitutes the second special game of the present invention, and the small hit game constitutes the third special game of the present invention.
In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the gaming state storage area 410 of the RAM 101c so as to grasp which gaming state is the above gaming state.

  Further, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state when “big hit” is won as a result of the special game lottery. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “hit” are provided, and the gaming state thereafter changes according to the type of “hit” won. The “big hit” provided in the present embodiment will be described below.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, “per length with high probability”, “per length with normal time”, “short per time with high probability”, “short per hour with normal time”, “short per hour with high probability”, “ There are six types of big hits, “normal short and short short hits”.

  "Per length with a high probability of shortening" means that three game values are given. When this “per-long with high probability” is selected, the first gaming value becomes the “long-hitting gaming state”, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. When this “long-run gaming state” ends, the game progresses in the “high probability gaming state” as the second gaming value, and in the “short-time gaming state” as the third gaming value. The game progresses. As a result, the player can win a large number of prize balls, and after winning the prize balls, can reduce the consumption of the game balls and realize a big win again early. In the present embodiment, the “high probability gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state” are continued until the special symbol variation display is performed a maximum of 10,000 times. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the probability, the “high probability gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state” will continue until the jackpot is won again.

“Regular per length with a short time” means that two game values are given. When this “ordinary length with a short time” is won, the first gaming value is the above “long gaming state”, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. Further, when the “long hit gaming state” ends, the game proceeds in the “short time gaming state” as the second gaming value. However, it is different from the above “per length with high probability time reduction” in that the game proceeds in the “low probability gaming state” instead of the “high probability gaming state” after the “long winning gaming state”. In the present embodiment, when winning the “ordinary time with short time” wins and becomes “short time game state”, when the special symbol variation display is performed up to 100 times, the “short time game state” is displayed. Is finished.
As described above, in the present embodiment, after the “long hit gaming state” in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained, the game progresses in the “high probability gaming state” with a high jackpot winning probability. And a long win in which the game progresses in a “low probability gaming state” in which the winning probability of the jackpot is low.

  "Short win with high probability short-time" means that the gaming state shifts to the above "short winning gaming state", and after the "short winning gaming state" ends, "high-probable gaming state" and "short-short gaming state" The game progresses at. If you win this short chance with high probability, you will not be able to win a large amount of prize balls immediately, but the subsequent gaming state will be a “high probability gaming state”, The chance to win a prize ball increases. In addition, when winning “short win with high probability”, it will be in “short-time gaming state” after the short winning game ends, so it is possible to reduce the consumption of game balls until winning a big win again . In addition, even when this “short win with high probability time reduction” is won, the above “high probability gaming state” and “time saving gaming state” continue until the special symbol variation display is performed 10,000 times at the maximum.

  “Short win with normal time” means that the gaming state shifts to the above “short winning gaming state”, and after the “short winning gaming state”, the game progresses in “shorter gaming state”. is there. In the same way as the above “Short per win with high probability”, since the subsequent game state is “Time-short game state”, it is possible to reduce the consumption of game balls until the special symbol is displayed 100 times. Is possible. In addition, in the “low probability gaming state”, when “winning with a short time with normal time” is won, it will only enjoy the advantage that the game can proceed in the “short time gaming state” thereafter. In the “high probability gaming state”, if the winning “short win with normal time” is won, there is a demerit that the player falls into the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, both the “short win with normal time” and “short win with high probability” have the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 11 and the second start port 10 after shifting to the “short game state”. The same opening / closing operation. Also, as will be described later, the production contents are the same for “short win with normal time” and “short win with high probability”. Therefore, it is very difficult for the player to determine whether the game state is the “high probability game state” or the “low probability game state” after the end of the “short hit game state”. Yes. In this way, by providing “short win with normal time”, the player has doubts about whether the gaming state is “high probability gaming state” or “low probability gaming state”. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  “Short per hit without high-probability time” refers to “high-probability gaming state” after the “short-winning gaming state” ends, as in the above “short win with high probability time-short”. However, this “high probability short-time short win” is different from the above “high probability short-time short hit” in that it does not become a “short-time gaming state” after the short-winning game ends. Even if this “high probability short / no short win” is won, a large number of prize balls cannot be obtained immediately. In addition, since it does not become the “short-time gaming state” thereafter, the consumption of the gaming ball is larger than the “short hit with high probability short-time”. However, since the subsequent gaming state becomes the “high probability gaming state”, in the subsequent games, there is a high possibility of winning a large amount of prize balls by winning per long game. In addition, even when this “high probability short-time short win” is won, the “high-probability gaming state” continues until the special symbol change display is performed a maximum of 10,000 times.

  “Normal short no short hit” means that after the “short win gaming state” ends, the game proceeds in the “low probability gaming state”. In other words, even if the “normal short-time short win” is won, neither the “high probability gaming state” nor the “short-time gaming state” is transferred. In addition, since it is impossible to obtain a large number of prize balls depending on the short win game, the player is hardly given the game value due to the big win. The reason for providing such “normal time short hits” is mainly to return the gaming state from the “high probability gaming state” to the “low probability gaming state” without paying out a prize ball. In addition, even if the “low probability short win” in the “low probability gaming state” is won, the gaming state does not change at all. Therefore, if the player is made indistinguishable between “high probability short / short short hit” and “normal short / short short hit”, is the “high probability gaming state” after the short hit game ended? It is possible to raise the interest of the game by making the player doubt about whether or not it is in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In this embodiment, “small hit” is provided separately from “big hit”, and when “small hit” is won, the subsequent gaming state becomes “small bonus gaming state”. However, when the “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as the “high probability gaming state” or the “short time gaming state” is not changed after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart showing the control of the control means 100.
FIG. 8 shows main subroutines executed in the main control board 101, and the CPU 101a repeats all the subroutines shown every 0.004 seconds. Here, the subroutine is executed in the order of winning gate passage processing → normal symbol variation processing → second start opening process → start opening ball processing → special symbol variation processing → large winning opening processing → prize ball processing → output processing. This is for convenience of explanation. Actually, processing performed based on a signal from the detection SW (winning gate passage processing, start opening ball entering processing) → variation processing (normal symbol variation processing, special symbol variation processing) → processing for actuating an accessory (second start) It is preferable that the subroutines are executed in the order of mouth processing, special winning opening processing) → prize ball processing → output processing.

(Winning gate passing process)
First, the CPU 101a of the main control board 101 reads the winning gate passage processing program 201 from the ROM 101b, and performs the winning gate passage process shown in FIG.

(Step S101)
The winning gate passage processing program 201 determines whether the gate detection SW 8a has detected a signal, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the winning gate 8. If the gate detection SW 8a has not detected a signal, that is, if the game ball has not passed the winning gate 8, the winning gate passing process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S102)
If it is determined in step S101 that the gate detection SW 8a is ON, whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area 400 is less than 4 Judging. As a result, if the number of ordinary symbols held (G) is 4, the winning gate passing process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S103)
In the above-described step S102, when the number of reservations (G) is less than 4, "1" is added to the current number of reservations (G) stored in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area 400. And remember.

(Step S104)
Next, the CPU 101a reads the winning random number lottery program 201a, which is a subprogram of the winning gate passage processing program 201, and obtains a winning random number of 1 from a winning random number (for example, 0 to 250) prepared in advance. The normal symbol random number lottery program 201b is read, and one normal symbol random number is acquired from a normal symbol random number (for example, 0 to 100) prepared in advance. Each of these acquired random numbers is stored in the normal symbol hold storage area 401.
Thereby, the winning gate passing process is completed.

(Normal symbol variation processing)
When the winning gate passing process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the normal symbol variation processing program 202 from the ROM 101b, and performs the normal symbol variation process shown in FIG.

(Step S201)
The normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a of the RAM 101c. The term “auxiliary game” here means that the second start port 10 is controlled in the second mode, and the case where the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a. In this case, the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode. Therefore, in this step S201, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 10 is being controlled in the second mode. When the auxiliary game is an aspect in which the second start port 10 is opened a plurality of times, that is, when the auxiliary game is an aspect in which the first aspect and the second aspect are alternately repeated, the second aspect and the second aspect The first local mode between the above modes is also included in the auxiliary game. If the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S202)
In the above step S201, when the flag is not turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, that is, when the second start port 10 is entirely controlled to the first mode, It is determined whether a short win game or a small hit game related to the short win or small win is being played. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the short-time win flag is stored (ON) in the short-time win flag storage area 414. The short-time winning flag is a flag having information that it was in a short-time gaming state immediately before the start of the game without playing, and during the short winning game or the small winning game triggered by the short winning winning or the small winning winning in the time saving game, It is stored in the short-time winning flag storage area 414. If it is determined that the short-time winning flag is ON, the second start port process is terminated. This means that the normal symbol change display is not executed during a game without a game relating to winning during a short-time game.

(Step S203) (Step S204)
On the other hand, if it is determined that the short-time winning flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress (step S203). Here, if it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the second starting port 10 is maintained in the first mode, and the normal symbol variation display is not performed. In order to proceed, it is determined whether or not the number of holds (G) is “1” or more (step S204). This is because if the number of holds (G) is “1” or more, the normal symbol variation display can be started based on the random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage area 401. This is because, when no random number is stored, that is, when the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed. Therefore, if the number of holds (G) is determined to be “0”, the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S205)
In the above step S204, when it is determined that the number of holdings (G) is “1” or more, “1” is subtracted from the value (G) stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area 400. The new number of holds (G) is stored.

(Step S206)
Next, the CPU 101a reads a hit random number determination program 202a that is a subprogram of the normal symbol variation processing program 202, and determines the hit random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage area 401. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
The ROM 101b is provided with a table for determining the hit random number, and the hit random number determination program 202a determines whether or not the read random number is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, among the random numbers from “0” to “250”, random numbers from “0” to “225” are determined to be successful, and other random numbers are determined to be lost. In other words, in the present embodiment, since the winning random numbers are determined by the same table in the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol is set to about 90% in any gaming state. become.

(Step S207) (Step S208) (Step S209)
As a result of the determination of the winning random number in the above step S206, if it is determined to be a winning (“YES” in step S207), a winning symbol is set (step S208), and if it is determined to be lost (“NO” in step S207). ) Is set with a lost symbol (step S209).

Here, the winning symbol is a light that finally turns on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a darkness (darkness) that finally turns off the LED without turning on. is there.
The winning symbol set is to store a command for turning on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 101c. The lost symbol set is the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. The command to turn off is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 101c.

(Step S210) (Step S213)
Next, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the priority non-time-short game flag is turned on (stored) in the priority non-time-short game flag storage area 411 (step S210).
If it is determined that the priority non-short game flag is ON, the variation time is set to 29 seconds (step S213).

  The “priority non-short-time game flag” is stored in the priority non-time / short-time game flag storage area 411 in the jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed in the big prize opening process (S6) described later. And is controlled in the non-time saving game state based on the priority non-time saving game flag. Therefore, this flag causes a non-short game state during the big hit game. The fact that the priority non-short-time game flag is not turned on means that a small hit game or a special symbol variation display is executed, and a game other than the big hit game is executed.

(Step S211)
If it is determined in step S210 that the priority non-short game flag is not turned on, the normal symbol variation processing program 202 determines whether or not the short-time game flag is stored in the short-time game flag storage area 410b. To do. The short-time game flag is turned on when the game state is in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is not turned on when the game state is in a non-game state.

(Step S212) (Step S213)
In step S211, if it is determined that the short-time game flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b, the variation time is set to 3 seconds (step S212), and the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b. If it is determined that it has not been changed, the variation time is set to 29 seconds (step S213). This is performed continuously for the time set in step S212 or step S213.

(Step S214) (Step S215)
When the fluctuation time is set as described above, the normal symbol fluctuation processing program 202 starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21 (step S214), and starts measuring time (step S215). ), The normal symbol variation process ends. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S212 or step S213.

(Step S216)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S203 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is performed when the CPU 101a starts the normal symbol variation processing, the setting is made. It is determined whether the fluctuation time has elapsed. In other words, in the present embodiment, all routine processing in the main control board 101 is performed every 0.004 seconds, so the case where “YES” is determined in step S203 is before the routine processing. This is a case where the processing of step S201 to step S215 is performed by the routine processing performed in step S201.
Therefore, in this step S216, it is determined whether or not the variation time (3 seconds or 29 seconds in FIG. 10) set by the routine processing performed before has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S217)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S216 that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display device 21 is stopped, and the normal symbol set in step S208 or step S209 (winning symbol) The symbol or the lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21. As a result, the result of the auxiliary game lottery is notified to the player.

(Step S218)
When the normal symbol variation is stopped in step S217, the variation time set by the previous routine processing is reset.

(Step S219) (Step S220)
If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, in step S220, the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410b is turned on, and the normal symbol variation process is terminated. As a result, the auxiliary game is started in the second start port process which is a subroutine to be executed next. On the other hand, if the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation process is terminated as it is.

  As described above, when it is easy to determine whether the short hit game or the small hit game is being executed based on the normal symbol change time by the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol change display is performed. The start time will be after the end of the game without play. That is, when it is easy to determine whether the short hit game or the small hit game is being executed, a new normal symbol variation display is not executed (FIGS. 32A to 32C). reference). Here, it can be said that the fact that the new normal symbol variation display does not start does not open the second starting port 10. As will be described later, the opening time of the second start port 10 is different between the time-saving gaming state / non-time-saving gaming state. Therefore, if the second start port 10 is released during a game without a game relating to a special game lottery in the short-time game state, it is determined which game without a game is being executed from the opening time of the second start port 10. (FIGS. 34A and 34B). However, by starting the change display of the normal symbol after the end of the no-ball game related to the special game lottery in the short-time game state, it is possible to avoid the change display of the new normal symbol and the opening of the second start port 10, It is possible to make it difficult to determine whether a game without a game is being executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second starting port 10 is disposed immediately above the big prize opening 11, and the movable piece 10b operates in a direction to narrow the ball entry path to the big prize opening 11 for the game ball. If the movable piece 10b of the second start opening / closing device A is actuated while the winning opening 11 is open, the movable piece 10b becomes an obstacle, making it difficult for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 11. As a result, the player suffers from the disadvantage of not being able to obtain a prize ball that can be expected even if the player is executing a special game (if the second start port 10 is not open). . However, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the player's profit by delaying the opening timing of the normal symbol variation display after the game without the game.

(Second start-up process)
When the normal symbol variation process ends as described above, the CPU 101a reads the second start port control program 203 from the ROM 101b and performs the second start port process shown in FIG.

(Step S301)
The second start port control program 203 first determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a. There are the following two cases where the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a. One is a case where the auxiliary game is not started at the start of the routine process but the auxiliary game is started by the routine process. The other is a case where an auxiliary game has already been executed at the start of the routine processing.
When it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, the second start port process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S302)
In step S301, if it is determined that the flag is turned on in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, the short win game or the small win game related to the short win or small win in the short-time game state is being played. Judge whether there is. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the short-time win flag is stored (ON) in the short-time win flag storage area 414.

(Step S303)
If it is determined that the short-time winning flag is ON, the second start port process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the short-time winning flag is not ON, the second start port control program 203 determines whether or not the auxiliary game is being performed. If an auxiliary game has already been executed, the process of step S311 described later is performed.

(Step S304) (Step S305)
When it is determined in step S303 that the auxiliary game has not yet been executed, that is, as described above, when the auxiliary game is not started at the start of the routine process but the auxiliary game is started by the routine process. The second start port control program 203 determines whether or not the priority non-time-short game flag is turned on in the priority non-time / short game flag storage area 411 (step S304). When it is determined that the priority non-short game flag is not turned on, it is determined whether or not the short-time game flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area 410b (step S305).

(Step S306) (Step S307)
In step S305, when it is determined that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area 410b, the second start port control program 203 sets the opening time to 3.5 seconds (step S306). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the priority non-time-short game flag is turned on in the priority non-time-short game flag storage area 411, or if the time-short game flag is not turned on in step S304, the second start port The control program 203 sets the opening time to 0.2 seconds (step S307). Here, the opening time refers to the total time for controlling the pair of movable pieces 10b included in the second starting port opening / closing device A in the second mode in one auxiliary game (the opening time of the second starting port 10). Total).

  As described above, when the priority non-short game flag is stored, the opening time of the second start port 10 becomes the same as the open time during the non-short game regardless of ON / OFF of the short time game flag. Since the priority non-short-time game flag is turned ON only during the jackpot game and not turned ON during the small-hit game, the game state at the time of the small-hit win (or the short-time game state or The non-time-saving gaming state) is continued.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in any of the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state, when the short winning game is won, the second start opening 10 is opened for 0.2 seconds during the short winning game. . On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, if the player is elected during the non-short game state, the second starting port 10 is opened for 0.2 seconds during the small hit game, and if the player is elected during the short game state, The starting port 10 is opened for 3.5 seconds. On the other hand, if the short win or small win is won in the non-short game state, the short start game or the small hit game is in the non-short game state, and the opening time of the second start port 10 is the same in any game. Therefore, the player cannot determine which game is being executed from the opening time of the second start port 10.

(Step S308) (Step S309)
When the opening time of the second start port 10 is set in step S306 or step S307, energization of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 10c is started (step S308), and the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode. At the same time, the measurement of the opening time of the second start port 10 is started (step S309).

(Step S310)
The second start port control program 203 determines whether or not the opening time set in step S306 or step S307 has elapsed.
Note that if “NO” is determined in step S303 and the processing from step S304 to step S309 is performed in the routine processing, it is always determined “NO” in step S310, and the next subroutine is executed. It becomes.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S303 that an auxiliary game is being performed, it may be determined that the opening time set in the routine before the routine has elapsed. However, even if the auxiliary game has already been executed at the start of the routine, if the set opening time has not elapsed ("NO" in step S310), the second start port process is terminated. The following subroutine is executed.

(Step S311)
When the second start port control program 203 determines in step S310 that the set open time has elapsed, the energization of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 returns to the 1st mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter a game ball again, and the auxiliary game currently performed is completed.

(Step S312)
When the energization of the second start opening / closing solenoid 10c is stopped as described above, the second start opening control program 203 resets the set open time.

(Step S313)
Finally, the second start port control program 203 turns off the flag in the auxiliary game start flag storage area 410a, ends the second start port process, and executes the next subroutine.

  As described above, when it is easy to determine whether the short hit game or the small hit game is being executed by the opening operation of the second start port 10, the opening timing of the second start port 10 is It will be after the end of the game. That is, when it is easy to determine whether a short hit game or a small hit game is being executed, the second start port 10 is not opened. Here, the fact that the second start port 10 does not open means that the auxiliary game does not end. If the auxiliary game does not end, the next normal symbol variation display is not started. As described above, the variation time of the normal symbol differs between the short-time gaming state / non-short-time gaming state. Therefore, if a normal symbol change display is executed even if the second start port 10 is not opened during a game without a game related to the special game lottery in the short-time game state, any game without a game is determined from the normal symbol change time. You can determine if it is running. However, the opening of the second starting port 10 (auxiliary game) is started after completion of the no-ball game related to the special game lottery in the short-time gaming state, thereby avoiding the opening of the second starting port 10 and the display of fluctuation of the normal symbol. Thus, it can be difficult to determine which game without a game is being executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second starting port 10 is disposed immediately above the grand prize winning port 11, and the movable piece 10b operates in a manner that reduces the pitching path of the game ball to the grand prize winning port 11, When the movable piece 10b of the second start opening / closing device A is operated while the grand prize winning opening 11 is open, the movable piece 10b becomes an obstacle for the game ball trying to enter the big prize winning opening 11, and the game ball It becomes difficult to enter the big prize opening 11. As a result, the player suffers from the disadvantage of not being able to obtain a prize ball that can be expected even if the player is executing a special game (if the second start port 10 is not open). . However, by delaying the start timing of opening the new second start port 10 after the end of the game without the game, the decrease in the player's profit can be reduced.

  In this way, the normal symbol variation process or the second start opening process operates based on the passing of the winning gate 8, and the second start opening 10 of the game ball with the transition between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state. Since the new operation start of the device for changing the difficulty of entering the ball is after the end of the game without the game, it is difficult to specify the type of the game without the game. As a result, it is possible to simultaneously and continuously give the player a sense of expectation and disappointment of whether to win a short win or win a small win. That is, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest by easily determining the type of game without a game.

  Here, it demonstrates concretely using the time chart shown in FIG. 32, FIG. For example, it is assumed that in the short-time gaming state, the short winning game is won and the short winning game is executed, and the non-short-time gaming state is entered. In this case, the normal symbol variation display (auxiliary game lottery) is executed and the winning combination is won, and while the second starting port 10 is open, the short win game starts and shifts to the non-short game state. Then, if there is no condition that the new normal symbol variation display starts after the game without the game, the normal symbol variation display is performed for 29 seconds after the opening of the second start port 10 is completed (FIG. 34 (a)). reference). On the other hand, it is assumed that in the short-time gaming state, the small hitting game is won and the small hitting game is executed, and the short-time gaming state continues. In this case, when the small symbol variation display is executed, the winning symbol is won and the small hit game is started while the second starting port 10 is open, the normal symbol variation display is performed for 3 seconds ( FIG. 34 (b)).

  In this way, if there is no condition that a new normal symbol variation display starts after the game without a corresponding game is finished, it is easily determined (guessed) which game without a game is being executed based on the normal symbol variation display. can do. The normal symbol variation time corresponds to the closing time between successive opening of the second starting port 10 when the normal symbol variation display is continuously executed and both lottery results are winning. It is possible to easily determine which game without a ball is being executed not only from the display of the variation of the symbols but also from the operating mode (opening / closing mode) of the second starting port 10.

  Therefore, even if the change display of the normal symbol or the opening of the second start port 10 that was started before the game without playing is finished during the game without playing, or during the game without playing with no hold. Even if there is a new pass through the winning gate, a clue (determining factors) ) Can be reduced to make the determination difficult (see FIGS. 32A to 32C).

  Also, when the short winning game is executed while the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being executed and the game shifts to the non-time-saving game state, if the result of the auxiliary game lottery is a win, the second starting port 10 is set to the normal symbol. Is opened for 0.2 seconds after the end of the fluctuation display (see FIG. 35A). On the other hand, if the small win game is executed while the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being executed and the short-time game state continues, if the result of the auxiliary game lottery is a win, the second starting port 10 It is opened for 3.5 seconds after the end of the fluctuation display (see FIG. 35B).

  As described above, if there is no condition that the opening of the new second start port 10 starts after the game without a corresponding ball is completed, it is easy to determine which game without a ball is being executed by opening the second start port 10. Judgment can be made. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 33, even if the change display of the normal symbol started before the game without playing is finished during the game without playing, the new second start port 10 is released without the game. By starting the game after the end of the game, it is possible to reduce clues (determination factors) that can be used to determine which game without a game is being executed, and to make the determination difficult.

(Start-up entrance ball processing)
When the second start opening process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the start opening entering processing program 221 from the ROM 101b, and performs the start opening entering process shown in FIG.

(Step S401)
The starting opening ball processing program 221 determines whether the first starting opening detection SW 9a has detected a signal, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 9. If the first start port detection SW 9a does not detect a signal, that is, if the game ball has not entered the first start port 9, the start port entering process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed. To do.

(Step S402)
If it is determined in step S401 that the first start port detection SW 9a is ON, whether or not the first hold (U1) stored in the special symbol hold count (U) storage area 402 is less than 4 Determine whether. As a result, if the first hold (U1) is the upper limit reserved number “4”, the starting entrance ball entering process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S403)
In step S402, if the first hold (U1) is less than 4, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol hold count program 221a and stores it in the special symbol hold count (U) storage area 402. “1” is added to the current first hold number (U1) and stored.

(Step S404)
Further, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot random number lottery program 221b, acquires the jackpot random number, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the special symbol holding storage area 403. Note that the jackpot random number determines whether the jackpot, the small hit, or the loss. The jackpot random number lottery program 221b eliminates one jackpot random number from 601 random numbers from “0” to “600”. Extract randomly. Subsequently, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol random number lottery program 221c, acquires the special symbol random number, and stores the acquired special symbol random number in the special symbol holding storage area 403. The special symbol random number is the type of jackpot (long win, short win, presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, presence / absence of transition to short-time gaming state). The special symbol random number lottery program 221c randomly extracts one special symbol random number from 251 random numbers “0” to “250”. Further, the CPU 101a reads the reach random number lottery program 221d, acquires the reach random number, and stores the acquired reach random number in the special symbol holding storage area 403. The reach random number is used to determine whether or not to perform an effect with reach. The reach random number lottery program 221d randomly selects one reach random number from 251 random numbers from “0” to “250”. Extract.

Each random number acquired as described above is stored in the special symbol reservation storage area 403. A conceptual diagram of the special symbol reservation storage area 403 is shown in FIG. As is clear from FIG. 13A, the special symbol reservation storage area 403 has eight storage units from a first storage unit 403a to an eighth storage unit 403h. Further, in each of the storage units 403a to 403h, as shown in FIG. 13B, whether a game ball has entered the first start port 9 and a random number has been acquired, or a game ball has been stored in the second start port 10. Information about whether a random number has been acquired after entering the ball is stored. Each of the storage units 403a to 403h stores three random numbers, that is, the acquired jackpot random number, special symbol random number, and reach random number.
And each random number acquired in the said step S404 is memorize | stored in order from the 1st memory | storage part 403a. For example, when no random number is stored in any of the first storage unit 403a to the eighth storage unit 403h, the acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 403a. For example, if random numbers have already been stored in the first storage unit 403a to the fourth storage unit 403d, the acquired random number is stored in the fifth storage unit 403e.

When the processing when the first start port detection SW 9a is ON as described above is completed, it is determined whether or not the second start port detection SW 10a is ON, and the above steps S401 to S404 are performed. The same processing is repeated.
As a result, the start opening ball entry process is completed, and the CPU 101a executes the following subroutine.

(Special symbol variation processing)
When the start-entry ball entering process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol variation processing program 222 from the ROM 101b, and performs the special symbol variation process shown in FIG.

(Step S501)
In the special symbol variation processing program 222, first, the flag is turned on in any of the long hit game start flag storage area 410d, the short hit game start flag storage area 410e, and the small hit game start flag storage area 401f of the ROM 101b. That is, it is determined whether a special game is being played. As a result, if it is determined that the special game is being played, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S502)
When the special game is not in progress, the special symbol variation processing program 222 determines whether or not the special symbol variation is being displayed.

(Step S503)
Further, if the special symbol is not changing, the special symbol fluctuation processing program 222 determines that the special symbol hold number (U) stored in the special symbol hold number (U) storage area 402 is 1 or more. Judging. More specifically, it is determined whether at least one first hold (U1) or second hold (U2) is reserved. If neither the first hold (U1) nor the second hold (U2) is stored, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S504)
If it is determined in step S503 that the number of special symbol hold (U) is “1” or more, “1” is obtained from the value (U) stored in the special symbol hold number (U) storage area 402. The new hold number (U) obtained by subtracting is stored.

(Step S505)
Subsequently, the special symbol variation processing program 222 performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area 403. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit 403a to the eighth storage unit 403h is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the fifth storage unit 403e is shifted to the fourth storage unit 403d. At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit 403a is written in a predetermined processing area and is erased from the special symbol holding storage area 403.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Then, the CPU 101a reads the jackpot determination processing program 222a from the ROM 101b, and executes the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 15 based on the data written in the predetermined processing area in step S505.

(Step S601)
The jackpot determination processing program 222a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c is a case where the current game state is a high probability game state.

(Step S602) (Step S603)
If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, a “high probability random number determination table” is selected in step S602. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is not a high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), a “low probability random number determination table” is selected in step S603.

(Step S604)
The jackpot determination processing program 222a uses the “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table” selected in step S602 or step S603 as the jackpot random number written in the processing area in step S505. Determine based on.

Here, the determination of the jackpot random number performed by the jackpot determination processing program 222a will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 16A shows an example of the jackpot winning probability and the jackpot random number. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), one jackpot random number is acquired from 601 random numbers from 0 to 600. In the low probability gaming state, the jackpot random number is determined based on the low probability random number determination table. According to the low probability random number determination table, two random numbers 7 and 317 are determined to be the jackpot. . On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot random number is determined based on the high-probability random number determination table. According to this high probability random number determination table, 7, 37, 67, 97, 127, 157, 187, 217, 247, 277, 317, 337, 367, 397, 427, 457, 487, 517, 547, 577 20 random numbers are determined to be jackpots.
As described above, even when the random numbers stored in the special symbol storage area 403 are the same, the case of using the “high probability random number determination table” and the case of using the “low probability random number determination table” Thus, a different determination result is obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the “small hit” win is also determined by a big hit random number. The “small hit” is to acquire the right to execute the “small hit game”. In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, in other words, whether the “low probability random number determination table” or the “high probability random number determination table” is used, the jackpot random number is 50 or 100. If there is, it is determined as “small hit”.

(Step S605) (Step S606)
If the result of the determination of the jackpot random number in step S604 is that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, the jackpot determination processing program 222a further determines the special symbol random number written in the processing area and determines the type of jackpot.

  The special symbol random number determination performed by the jackpot determination processing program 222a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 (b) shows an example of the type of game value given when winning the jackpot, that is, the type of jackpot and its winning probability, and a special symbol random number. FIG. 16 (b-1) shows the first FIG. 16B-2 shows an example of a table used to determine the first hold (U1) acquired when a game ball enters the start port 9, and FIG. 16B-2 shows that the game ball enters the second start port 10. It is an example of the table at the time of determining the 2nd holding | maintenance (U2) acquired in this way. FIG. 16B-3 is an example of a table used when it is determined that the jackpot random number has been won as a result of the jackpot random number determination, and the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2). ) Use the same table.

When it is determined in step S604 that the jackpot random number is won for the first hold (U1), the jackpot determination processing program 222a is based on the table shown in FIG. 16 (b-1). The special symbol random number is determined, and one of the six types of jackpots is determined.
On the other hand, for the second hold (U2), if it is determined that the jackpot random number is won by the jackpot, the jackpot determination processing program 222a uses the special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. 16 (b-2). A random number is determined, and one of the two types of jackpots shown in the figure is determined.

  Note that the reason for winning the second hold (U2) only for either “per length with a high probability” or “per length with a normal time” is as follows. That is, in the non-short game state, almost no game ball enters the second start port 10. In other words, in the non-time-saving game state, most of the special game lotteries are performed when a game ball enters the first start port 9. Therefore, in the non-time-saving gaming state, any of the six types of jackpots is won to increase the interest of the game.

On the other hand, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, if six types of jackpots are won, a short-time game state is provided to change the player's willingness to play the game. There is a risk of declining.
For example, if you win the “short win with high probability” and become short-time gaming state, if you win “short win with normal time” or “short win with no normal time”, It is impossible to enjoy the game value due to winning the “Short-Catch”, and the player's willingness to play is reduced at once.

Also, for example, if a player wins a short-time game with a high probability and becomes a short-time game state, if a player frequently wins one of the “short wins” again, the player receives a lot of prize balls. It is difficult to achieve the maximum goal of the game to win the game, and the willingness to play can decline at once. Such a situation frequently occurs in the short-time gaming state.
Therefore, in order to prevent the above-mentioned situation from occurring frequently, the second hold (U2) is elected only for either “high probability per short length” or “normal per short length”. It is.

As a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, if it is determined that the jackpot is won, the jackpot determination processing program 222a determines the type of the jackpot based on the table shown in FIG. decide.
In the present embodiment, “small hit 1” and “small hit 2” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same. In “small hit 1” and “small hit 2”, the special symbol display device 19, Only the special symbol stopped and displayed at 20 is different.

(Step S607) (Step S608)
When the jackpot type is determined as described above, the jackpot determination processing program 222a determines whether or not the jackpot determination process is long (step S607).
Here, if it is determined that it is a long win, a long hit symbol (special symbol) which is a kind of jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is set (step S608), and the jackpot determination process is terminated. Proceed to the subroutine. The long winning symbol set is a process for stopping and displaying the determined long winning symbol on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 when the variation display of the special symbol is finished. Therefore, when each random number written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U1), the special symbol display device 19 performs a process so that the symbol per long is displayed, and the second hold (U2) In this case, the special symbol display device 20 performs processing so that the long winning symbol is displayed.

(Step S609)
If it is determined in step S607 that it is not long hit, a short hit symbol (special symbol) which is a kind of jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is set (step S609). The long winning symbol set is a process for stopping and displaying the determined short winning symbol on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 when the variation display of the special symbol is finished. Therefore, when each random number written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U1), the special symbol display device 19 performs a process so that the symbol per long is displayed, and the second hold (U2) In this case, the special symbol display device 20 performs processing so that the short winning symbol is displayed.

(Step S610) (Step S611)
Next, the jackpot determination processing program 222a determines whether or not the short-time game flag is turned on, that is, whether or not the current short-time game is being played (step S610).
Here, if it is determined that the time-saving game flag is ON, the time-saving winning temporary flag is turned ON in the time-saving winning temporary hula storage area 414 (step S611). The short-time winning temporary flag has information that a short win is won during a short-time game.
On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not ON, the jackpot determination process is terminated and the process proceeds to the next subroutine.

(Step S612) (Step S613) (Step S616)
If it is determined in step S605 that the jackpot is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot random number is a big hit (step S612). As a result, when it is a small hit, the big hit determination processing program 222a determines the type of small hits (one small hit, two small hits) by determining a special symbol random number (not shown), the small hit The small hitting symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the type of is set (step S613). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S612 that it is not a small hit, the big hit determination processing program 222a sets a lost symbol (step S616) and ends the big hit determination processing.

(Step S614) (Step S615)
Next, the jackpot determination processing program 222a determines whether or not the short-time game flag is turned on, that is, whether or not the current short-time game is being played (step S614).
Here, if it is determined that the time-saving game flag is ON, the time-saving winning temporary flag is turned ON in the time-saving winning temporary flag storage area 414 (step S615). On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not ON, the jackpot determination process is terminated and the process proceeds to the next subroutine.

(Change pattern determination process)
When the jackpot determination process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the fluctuation pattern selection processing program 222b and executes the fluctuation pattern selection process shown in FIG.

(Step S701)
The variation pattern selection processing program 222b determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S600 is a jackpot.

(Step S702)
If the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the jackpot table is selected and set.

(Step S703) (Step S704)
Further, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination process is not a jackpot, it is further determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot. If the result of the big hit process is a small hit (“YES” in step S703), the small hit table is selected and set (step S704).

(Step S705)
Then, if the result of the big hit determination process is neither big win nor small win, but a loss, the variation pattern selection processing program 222b determines the reach random number written in the processing area based on the reach random number determination table. Do. Reach random number determination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17C shows an example of the presence / absence of the reach effect, the appearance probability, and the reach random number.

  As already described, one reach random number is randomly selected from 0 to 250 random numbers. In the present embodiment, the reach random number is determined based on the reach random number determination table only when the jackpot random number is determined to be lost. In the reach random number determination table, a random number from 0 to 24 is determined as an effect with reach, and other random numbers are determined as an effect without reach. Therefore, at the time of losing, the probability that the non-reach effect is executed is increased, while the so-called gas reasure effect that gives the player a sense of expectation is executed with a probability of about 10%. On the other hand, since a reachable effect is always executed at the time of a big hit or a small hit, in this embodiment, a reach random number is acquired, but the reach random number is not determined.

  Here, the effect with reach and the effect without reach determined by the reach random number indicate the aspect of the decorative design effect performed in the effect display device 13. In other words, during the special symbol variation display, the symbols composed of several sequences in which the numbers “1” to “9” are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed in three columns. These symbols start scrolling at the same time.

Then, in the effect with reach, when the scrolling is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the scrolling, any two symbols (sequences) are stopped first. At this time, the same number stops and is displayed on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally, and the last one row gradually decreases the scrolling speed, and the expectation that three identical numbers may be aligned on the straight line. To the player. Such a production with reach includes a so-called super reach production in which various characters appear and stories develop before the last row of scrolling stops.
On the other hand, in the non-reach effect, the design is stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally without giving an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation as described above. .

  As described above, the reach random number is used to determine whether to perform the effect with reach or the effect without reach in the effect display device 13 when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is lost. A reachable effect appears with a probability, so that a player has a reasonable expectation. In the case of winning the jackpot, the above-mentioned effect with reach is always performed, and the decorative symbols are finally stopped and displayed with the same numbers aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. On the other hand, in the case of winning with a small win or loss, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on the straight line.

(Step S706) (Step S707) (Step S708)
As a result of the determination of reach random numbers performed as described above, if it is determined that there is a reach effect, that is, if the reach random numbers are “0” to “24”, the reach table is selected and set. When it is determined that there is no reach effect, that is, when the reach random number is “25” to “250”, the lose table is selected and set.

(Step S709)
Next, the CPU 101a reads the special figure variable random number lottery program 222c, and randomly extracts 1 random numbers from “0” to “250” in the same manner as the reach random numbers.

(Step S710)
Then, the fluctuation pattern selection processing program 222b determines the special figure fluctuation random number extracted in step S709 based on the big hit table, the small hit table, the reach table, and the lose table. Each table determines the variation time of the special symbol and the contents of the effects performed during the variation of the special symbol. For example, in the jackpot table, the special figure fluctuation random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be the effect A with reach of the fluctuation time of 1 minute, and the special figure fluctuation random numbers from “11” to “20” are changed to the fluctuation time. It is determined that the production B has a reach of 2 minutes. When special figure fluctuation random numbers are determined based on the big hit table, small hit table, and reach table, it is always determined that there is a reach effect, and when special figure variable random numbers are determined based on the lose table, It is determined that there is no reach effect.

(Step S711)
When the variation pattern is determined as described above, the variation pattern selection processing program 222b sets a command as determined above and ends the variation pattern selection processing.

(Step S506)
Next, as shown in FIG. 15, the special symbol variation processing program 222 transmits the jackpot determination result and the information related to the variation pattern determined in Step S600 and Step S700 to the sub-control board 102. Set the production execution command. This production execution command relates to at least information related to the jackpot determination result of “big win”, “small jackpot”, and “losing”, the variation time of the special symbol, and the mode of production (reach with reach or non-reach effect) Have information.

(Step S507)
Then, the CPU 101a reads the special symbol fluctuation display program 222d and starts the special symbol fluctuation display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold (U1), the special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold (U2), the special symbol display device 20 blinks. .

(Step S508)
When the variation display of the special symbol is started as described above, the special symbol variation processing program 222 starts measuring the variation time.

(Step S509)
On the other hand, when “YES” is determined in step S502, the process of steps S507 and S508 is performed in the routine process (special symbol variation process) before the special symbol variation process, and the special symbol variation is performed. This is the case where the display is performed. Therefore, in this case, it is determined whether or not the variation time set in step S711 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S510)
If it is determined in step S509 that the set time has elapsed, the special symbol variation processing program 222 sets in step S600 in the routine processing (special symbol variation processing) before the special symbol variation process. The special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

(Step S511)
Then, the special symbol variation processing program 222 resets the set variation time.

(Special symbol fluctuation suspension processing)
By stopping and displaying the special symbol as described above, the lottery result of the special game lottery is fixed. Therefore, in the main control board 101, it is necessary to determine the subsequent game state and the like according to the lottery result of the special game lottery. Therefore, in this case, the special symbol variation suspension process shown in FIG. 18 is performed in order to proceed with the subsequent game in accordance with the lottery result of the special game lottery.

(Step S801)
The CPU 101a reads the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e, and determines whether or not the set special symbol is a jackpot symbol.

(Step S802)
When it is determined in step S801 that the set special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b. To do. The case where the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area 410b is a case where the current game state is the short-time game state.

(Step S803)
When the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the operation value obtained by subtracting “1” from (J) stored in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state is used as a new remaining fluctuation. Stored as the number of times (J).

(Step S804) (Step S805)
The remaining fluctuation count (J) of “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the short-time gaming state has been performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0, the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area 410b. Note that if the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state, the processing of steps S803 to S805 is not performed.

(Step S806)
The special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c is a case where the current game state is a high probability game state.

(Step S807)
If the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from (X) stored in the remaining variation count (X) storage area 406 of the high probability gaming state is a new value. Stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (X).

(Step S808) (Step S809)
When the remaining variation number (X) is “0”, it means that the variation display of the special symbol in the high probability gaming state has been performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e turns off the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area 410b. Note that if the current gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state, the processes in steps S807 to S809 are not performed.

(Step S810) (Step S811)
Further, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines whether or not the set special symbol is a small hit symbol, and if it is a small hit symbol, it is stored in the small hit game start flag storage area 410f. The flag is turned on, and the special symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S812)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that the set special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e further determines whether the jackpot symbol is a high probability jackpot symbol. To do. That is, it is determined whether the set special symbol is a symbol related to one of “long per short with high probability”, “short per short with high probability” or “short per short without high probability”.

(Step S813)
In the above step S812, when the set special symbol is a symbol related to a high probability jackpot, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e turns on the flag in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. If the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the flag has already been turned on, so the flag is left on as it is.

(Step S814)
In addition, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines how many times the determination of jackpot random numbers is performed in the “high probability random number determination table” in the remaining variation count (X) storage area 406 of the high probability gaming state. Remember. In the present embodiment, “10000” is stored in the upper limit fluctuation count (X).

(Step S815)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S812 that the set jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, that is, the set special symbol is “normal per short length” or “short for normal time”. When it is determined that the symbol is one of “hit” and “normal short / no short win”, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e turns off the flag in the high probability game flag storage area 410c. If the current gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, the flag is originally turned off, so that the flag is kept off as it is.

(Step S816)
Further, when the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222 stores data in the remaining variation count (X) storage area 406 of the high probability gaming state, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222 resets the data.

(Step S817)
Further, the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e further determines whether or not the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol with a short time. In other words, whether the set special symbol is a symbol related to one of “long per short with high probability”, “per long per short with normal”, “short per short with high probability” or “short per short with normal” to decide.

(Step S818)
If it is determined in step S817 that the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol with a time reduction, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e turns on the flag in the hourly game flag storage area 410b.

(Step S819) (Step S820) (Step S821)
Then, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines that the jackpot symbol is a high-probability jackpot symbol ("YES" in step S819), that is, "per-long with high probability time-short" or "short-time with high probability time-short". In the case of the symbol related to “winning”, “10000” is stored in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time gaming state (step S820). On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol ("NO" in step S819), that is, if it is a symbol related to "long per hour with normal time" or "short per hour with normal time", “100” is stored in the remaining number of state fluctuations (J) storage area 407 (step S821).

(Step S822) (Step S823)
In addition, when the special symbol fluctuation suspension processing program 222e determines that the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol without time reduction, that is, the set special symbol is “high probability short / short short hit” or “normal time shortening”. When it is determined that the symbol is related to “no short win”, the flag is turned OFF in the short-time game flag storage area 410b (step S822), and the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area 407 of the short-time game state is stored. The existing value (J) is cleared (step S823). Note that when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the flag is originally turned off, so the flag is kept off as it is.

(Step S824) (Step S825) (Step S826)
Further, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e determines whether the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol per long. That is, it is determined whether the set special symbol is a symbol related to “per length with a high probability time” or “per length with a normal time”. As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol per long, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e turns on the flag in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d (step S825). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is a short bonus jackpot symbol, the special symbol variation suspension processing program 222e turns on the flag in the short bonus game start flag storage area 410e (step S826).
As a result, the special symbol variation stopping process and the special symbol variation process are completed, and the CPU 101a executes the following subroutine.

(Large winnings processing)
When the special symbol variation process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the special prize opening process program 241 from the ROM 101b and performs the special prize opening process shown in FIG.

(Step S901) (Step S902)
The big winning opening processing program 241 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d or the short hit game start flag storage area 410e (step S901). As a result, when the flag is turned on in any of the above storage areas, the priority non-time-short game flag is turned on (stored) in the priority non-time-short game flag storage area 411 (step S902).

(Step S903)
Next, the special winning opening processing program 241 determines whether or not the ON flag is a long hit game start flag. When it is determined that the long hit game start flag is ON, the long hit game process (step S1000) shown in FIG. 20 is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the long hit game start flag is not ON, the short hit game process (step S1050) shown in FIG. 21 is performed.

(Step S904)
In step S901, if the flag is not turned on in any of the storage areas, the big prize opening processing program 241 determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the small hit game start flag storage area 410f. . As a result, when the flag is turned on in the small hit game start flag storage area 410f, the small hit game process shown in FIG. 22 is performed. On the other hand, when the flag is not stored in the small hit game start flag storage area 410f, the big winning opening process is ended, and the CPU 101a executes the next subroutine.

(Big hit game processing)
In step S901, when it is determined that the flag is turned on in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d or the short hit game start flag storage area 410e, the CPU 101a reads out the big hit game process program 241a as the big hit game process. Then, the long winning game process shown in FIG. 20 and the short winning game process shown in FIG. 21 are started.

(Game processing per long)
(Step S1001)
The long hit game is started by transmitting an opening command (long hit opening command). This opening command is for transmitting the jackpot game process start information in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Therefore, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not this opening command has already been transmitted.

(Step S1002)
If it is determined in step S1001 that the opening command has not yet been transmitted (“NO” in step S1001), the jackpot game processing program 241a sets the long hitting opening command.
The long hitting opening command is for transmitting information that the long hitting game is started to the sub-control board 102.

(Step S1003)
When the opening command is set as described above, the jackpot game processing program 241a starts measuring the opening time (step S1003). In this way, when the measurement of the opening time is started, the long hit gaming process is ended. When the sub control board 102 receives the long hitting opening command, the sub control board 102 executes an opening effect for starting the long hit game.

(Step S1004)
If it is determined in step S1001 that an opening command has already been transmitted, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently opening.

(Step S1005)
If it is determined in step S1004 that the opening is currently being performed, it is determined whether a preset opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the set time has not elapsed, the game processing per long is finished and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S1006)
If it is determined in step S1005 that the set time has elapsed, the number of entries (C) storage area 409 in the special winning opening is cleared. However, if it is determined in step S1004 that the opening is in progress, and if it is determined in step S1005 that the set time for the opening has elapsed, nothing is stored in the number-of-games winning (C) storage area 409. Not remembered. Accordingly, the processing in step S1006 is performed only when it is determined that the interval is in progress in step S1011 described later and the interval time set in step S1005 is determined to have elapsed.

(Step S1007)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 and stores it. If it is currently open (“YES” in step S1004) and it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (“YES” in step S1005), the number of round games (R) storage area 408 Nothing is remembered. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408.

(Step S1008)
The jackpot game processing program 241a sets a round start command to transmit the start information of the round game in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. When the sub control board 102 receives a round start command in the long hit gaming state, for example, a display for presentation is performed such as “fifth round”.

(Step S1009)
Then, the jackpot game processing program 241a starts energizing the prize winning opening / closing solenoid 11c to open the prize winning opening / closing door 11b and sets the energizing time of the prize winning opening / closing solenoid 11c in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c. Set to 30 seconds.

(Step S1010)
When energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is started as described above, the big hit game processing program 241a starts measuring the opening time.

(Step S1011)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1004 that the opening is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval. As will be described later in detail, the interval here is a pause time set between round games and is set to 2 seconds in this embodiment. Therefore, if it is determined that the interval is in progress, it is determined in step S1005 whether or not the interval time of 2 seconds has elapsed. If the set time (2 seconds) has not elapsed, the jackpot game processing is performed. Exit and execute the next subroutine.
On the other hand, when the set time has elapsed, the processes of steps S1006 to S1010 are executed as processes for starting the next round game.

(Step S1012) (Step S1024)
If it is determined in step S1011 that the interval is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently in progress, it is determined whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S1024).

(Step S1025) (Step S1026) (Step S1027)
When it is determined that the set time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the high probability gaming state is to be entered after the end of the long hit game. That is, it is determined whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area 410c (step S1025). Here, if it is determined that the high probability game flag is ON, a suggestion mode execution command per high probability length is set (step S1026). On the other hand, if it is determined that the high-probability game flag is not turned on, the normal long hit suggestion mode execution command is set (step S1027).

As described later, the “high probability length per suggestion mode execution command” is transmitted to the sub-control board 102. Then, in the production corresponding to the change display of the special symbol after the end of the long per game that shifts to the high probability gaming state after the special game ends, it is suggested that the winning per high probability length is won and distinguished from the normal gaming state. The effect of the suggestion mode per high probability length is executed.
Further, as will be described later, the “normal length suggestion mode execution command” is transmitted to the sub-control board 102. Then, in the production corresponding to the change display of the special symbol after the end of the long per game that shifts to the low probability game state after the special game ends, it is suggested that the player is won per normal length and is distinguished from the normal game state. The normal long hit suggestion mode effect is executed.
As specific means for performing the production in the long suggestion mode, there are the production display device 13, the audio output device 18, the production lighting device 16, the production actor devices 14 and 15, or a combination thereof. The specific mode of the means is not particularly limited.

  The long hit game start flag stored in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d is turned off (step S1025), and the priority non-short time game flag storage area 411 is turned OFF (step S1025). S1026), the game processing per long is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1024 that the set time has not elapsed, the per-long game process is terminated.

(Step S1013) (Step S1014)
On the other hand, in the above step S1012, the case where it is determined that the ending is not in progress is that the opening is not in progress, in the interval, or in the ending, that is, the big winning opening 11 is being opened in the long hit game. It will be. Therefore, here, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the big prize opening detection SW11a is turned on (step S1013). (C) “1” is added to the number of entered balls (C) stored in the storage area 409 to newly store the number of entered balls (C) (step S1014). Note that the jackpot game processing program 241a turns off the big prize opening detection SW11a when the number of entered balls (C) is added in step S1014.

(Step S1015) (Step S1016) (Step S1017)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the set open time, in other words, the energizing time of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c (long hit game = 30 seconds) has elapsed (step S1015). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has elapsed, the big hit game processing program 241a stops energization of the big winning opening / closing solenoid 11c (step S1017).
In addition, even within the set opening time, when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have entered the big winning opening 11 (“YES” in step S1016), the same as above, The energization of the winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped.
If the set time has not elapsed and the number of balls entered (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the game processing per long is terminated as it is.

(Step S1018)
When the energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped, the big hit game processing program 241a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 is the maximum. When the flag is turned on in the long hit game start flag storage area 410d, “15” is stored in the RAM 101c as the maximum number of round games. The jackpot game processing program 241a compares the data stored in the RAM 101c with the round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408, thereby determining the number of round games (R ) Is the maximum.

(Step S1019) (Step S1020)
If it is determined in step S1018 that the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets an interval time. In this embodiment, since the interval from the end of the round game to the start of the next round game is 2 seconds, 2 seconds is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c (step S1019), and the interval time Measurement is started (step S1020).

(Step S1021)
If it is determined in step S1018 that the number of round games (R) has reached the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408. Reset.

(Step S1022) (Step S1023)
Further, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets an ending command (long hit ending command) to transmit the jackpot game end information to the sub-control board 102 (step S1022). At the same time, the time required for the ending, that is, the ending time (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, and the measurement of the ending time is started (step S1023).
When the long hit gaming process is completed as described above, the following subroutine is executed.

(Short game processing)
(Step S1051)
The short hit game is started by transmitting an opening command (short hit opening command). This opening command is for transmitting the jackpot game process start information in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Therefore, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not this opening command has already been transmitted.

(Step S1052)
When it is determined in step S1051 that the opening command has not yet been transmitted (“NO” in step S1051), the big hit game processing program 241a sets the short hit opening command.
The short hit opening command is for transmitting information to start the short hit game to the sub-control board 102.

(Step S1053) (Step S1054) (Step S1055)
When the opening command is set as described above, it is determined whether or not the hour / temporary winning temporary flag is turned on in the hour / temporary winning temporary flag storage area 414 (step S1053).
Here, if it is determined that the short-time winning temporary flag is ON, that is, if the short win game is related to the short win winning in the special symbol variation display during the short-time game, the short-time winning flag is set to The winning flag storage area 413 is turned ON (step S1054), and the short-time winning temporary flag is turned OFF (step S1055).
If step S1055 is completed, or if it is determined in step S1053 that the short-time winning temporary flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1056.

(Step S1056)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a starts measuring the opening time. Thus, when the measurement of the opening time is started, the short hit game processing is ended. When the sub control board 102 receives the short hit opening command, the sub control board 102 executes an opening effect for starting the short hit game.

(Step S1057)
If it is determined in step S1051 that an opening command has already been transmitted, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently opening.

(Step S1058)
If it is determined in step S1057 that the opening is currently being performed, it is determined whether a preset opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the set time has not elapsed, the short hit game process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S1059)
If it is determined in step S1058 that the set time has elapsed, the number of entries (C) storage area 409 in the big winning opening is cleared. However, if it is determined in step S1057 that the opening is in progress, and it is determined in step S1058 that the set time for the opening has elapsed, nothing is stored in the number of entries in the winning game (C) storage area 409. Not remembered. Therefore, the process in step S1059 is performed only when it is determined that the interval is in progress in step S1064 described later and the interval time set in step S1058 has elapsed.

(Step S1060)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 and stores it. If it is currently being opened ("YES" in step S1054) and it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed ("YES" in step S1058), the number of round games (R) storage area 408 Nothing is remembered. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408.

(Step S1061)
The jackpot game processing program 241a sets a round start command to transmit the start information of the round game in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Even if the sub-control board 102 receives the round start command in the short hit gaming state, no control for presentation is performed.

(Step S1062)
Then, the jackpot game processing program 241a starts energizing the prize winning opening / closing solenoid 11c to open the prize winning opening / closing door 11b and sets the energizing time of the prize winning opening / closing solenoid 11c in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c. Set to 0.1 seconds.

(Step S1063)
When energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is started as described above, the big hit game processing program 241a starts measuring the opening time.
(Step S1064)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1057 that the opening is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not it is currently in the interval. The interval here is also set to 2 seconds as already described. Therefore, if it is determined that the interval is in progress, it is determined in step S1058 whether or not the interval time of 2 seconds has elapsed. If the set time (2 seconds) has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is performed. Exit and execute the next subroutine.
On the other hand, when the set time has elapsed, the processes of steps S1059 to S1063 are executed as processes for starting the next round game.

(Step S1065) (Step S1080)
If it is determined in step S1064 that the interval is not in progress, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether the ending is currently in progress (step S1065). Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently in progress, it is determined whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S1080). If it is determined in step S1080 that the set ending time has not elapsed, the short hit game process is terminated as it is.

(Step S1066) (Step S1067)
In step S1065, the case where it is determined that the ending is not in progress means that the opening is not in progress, in the interval, or in the ending, that is, in the short win game, the big winning opening 11 is being opened. Therefore, here, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the big prize opening detection SW11a and the continuous prize opening detection SW31a are ON (step S1066), and when the detection SW11a and 31a are ON. Adds “1” to the number of entered balls (C) stored in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area 409, and newly stores the number of entered balls (C) (step S1067). The jackpot game processing program 241a turns off the big prize opening detection SW11a when the number of balls (C) is added by turning on the big prize opening detection SW11a in step S1067. Note that when the number of balls entered (C) is added by turning on the continuous winning opening detection SW 31a, the continuous winning opening detection SW 31a is not turned off in step S1067 (details will be described later).

(Step S1068) (Step S1069) (Step S1070)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the set open time, in other words, the energizing time of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c (short win game = 0.1 seconds) has elapsed (step S1068). ). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has elapsed, the big hit game processing program 241a stops energization of the big winning opening / closing solenoid 11c (step S1070).
In addition, even within the set opening time, when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have entered the big winning opening 11 (“YES” in step S1069), the same as above, The energization of the winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped.
If the set time has not elapsed and the number of balls entered (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the short hit game process is terminated as it is.

(Step S1071)
When energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped, the big hit game processing program 241a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 exceeds one.
When it is determined that the number of round games (R) is 1, the short hit game process is terminated as it is.

(Step S1072)
When it is determined in step S1071 that the number of round games (R) exceeds 1, that is, is equal to or greater than 2, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines whether or not the continuous winning opening detection SW 31a is ON. To do.

(Step S1073)
If it is determined in step S1072 that the continuous prize opening detection SW 31a is ON, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns ON the continuation flag in the continuation flag storage area 415. As will be described later, if the continuation flag is not turned on, the other predetermined condition is satisfied, and in the effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol after the short hit game, either the short hit game or the small hit game is The hidden mode effect, which is the same effect mode as the effect mode of the effect after the end of the small hit game, is concealed. This means that turning on the continuous winning opening detection SW 31a means that the big winning opening 11 is opened three times or more during the short win game, and the number of opening of the big winning opening 11 in the small hit game described later. This is because it is easier to determine that the game without play is a short hit game because it is more (twice). Therefore, even if the big winning opening 11 is opened three times or more during the short hit game and the production in the latent mode, which is the production mode of the production executed after the small hit game is finished, it becomes unintentional, and the player's game Since there is a possibility that the willingness may be reduced, in this case, the short hit suggestion mode execution command is set in order to execute the effect of the short hit suggestion mode which suggests that the short hit game has been executed as will be described later.

(Step S1074)
It is determined whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408 is the maximum. Even when the short hit game start flag storage area 410d is ON, “15” is stored as the maximum number of round games in the RAM 101c. The jackpot game processing program 241a compares the data stored in the RAM 101c with the round game count (R) stored in the round game count (R) storage area 408, thereby determining the number of round games (R ) Is the maximum.

(Step S1075) (Step S1076)
If it is determined in step S1074 that the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets an interval time. In this embodiment, since the interval from the end of the round game to the start of the next round game is 2 seconds, 2 seconds is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c (step S1075), and the interval time Measurement is started (step S1076).

(Step S1077)
If it is determined in step S1074 that the number of round games (R) has reached the maximum, the jackpot game processing program 241a determines the number of round games (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408. Reset.
Even when it is determined in step S1074 that the continuous prize opening detection SW 31a is not ON, the jackpot game processing program 241a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area 408. To do. Further, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns off the continuous winning a prize opening detection SW31a in step S1074.

(Step S1078) (Step S1079)
Further, the jackpot game processing program 241a sets an ending command (short hitting ending command) to transmit the jackpot game end information to the sub-control board 102 (step S1078). At the same time, the time required for the ending, that is, the ending time (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, and the measurement of the ending time is started (step S1079).

(Step S1081) (Step S1082) (Step S1083)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1080 that the set ending time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the continuation flag is turned on in the continuation flag storage area 415 (step S1081).
Here, if it is determined that the continuation flag is ON, it means that the big winning opening 11 has been opened more than the number of opening of the big winning opening 11 in the small hit game, so the continuation flag is turned OFF (step S1082). The short hit suggestion mode execution command is set (step S1083).

  As will be described later, the “short hit suggestion mode execution command” is transmitted to the sub-control board 102. If it does so, in the effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol after the end of the short hit game, the short hit suggestion mode effect that suggests that the short hit game has been executed is executed. As a means for effect in the short hit suggestion mode, there are an effect display device 13, an audio output device 18, an effect lighting device 16, or an effect agent device 14, 15, or a combination thereof. Is not particularly limited.

(Step S1084)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1081 that the continuation flag is not turned on, that is, in this embodiment, when the short hit game is completed in two rounds, a latent mode execution command is set. As will be described later, the “latent mode execution command” is transmitted to the sub-control board 102. If it does so, in the effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol after the end of the short hit game, the effect of the latent mode for concealing which game without a game has been executed is executed. That is, when the small hit game is executed, the same latent mode effect is also executed in the effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol after the small hit game.

  The opening time of the second start port 10 during the short win game related to the short win game in the non-short game state and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are the second start port during the small hit game related to the small win game in the non-short game state. It is the same as the opening time of 10 and the fluctuation time of normal symbols. In other words, during the non-playing game related to the winning in the non-time short game state, it is controlled in the non-time short game state, so from the operation mode of the normal symbol of the movable piece 10b of the second start opening and closing device A and the normal symbol display device 21 It is impossible to determine which game without a game is being executed. On the other hand, during the game without play in the short-time game state, the opening of the second starting port 10 does not newly start (see FIG. 33), and the change display of the normal symbol does not newly start (see FIG. 32). . That is, the operation of the movable piece 10b and the normal symbol display device 21 of the second start opening / closing device A is not started.

  As described above, it is difficult or impossible to determine which game without a ball is being executed from the second opening / closing device A or the normal symbol display device 21 even in the short-time game state or the non-short-time game state. It is. Accordingly, when the big winning opening 11 is finished twice (the same number of times as the number of times of the small hit game is released), the number of elements that can determine which game without playing is further reduced. It becomes even more difficult for the player to determine which game without a game is being executed. When a short win game or a small hit game is executed, which game is not executed from the operation mode of the big prize opening / closing device B, the second second start opening / closing device A, and the normal symbol display device 21 If it is difficult to judge the game, it is possible to play a game to the player by executing the same effect mode (latent mode) in response to the special symbol change display after the end of the no-ball game. The state can be concealed and excited, and the period can be maintained.

  In addition, as a concrete means for performing the production by the production mode, there are the production display device 13, the audio output device 18, the production lighting device 16 or the production effect device 14, 15, or a combination thereof. The specific mode of the means is not particularly limited.

(Step S1087) (Step S1088) (Step S1089)
Next, the jackpot game processing program 241a turns off the short-time winning flag, the short-winning game start flag, and the priority non-short-time game flag (step S1087, step S1088, step S1089), and ends the short win game processing.
When the short hit game processing is completed as described above, the following subroutine is executed.

(Small game processing)
If it is determined in step S902 that the flag is turned on in the small hit game start flag storage area 410f, the CPU 101a reads the small hit game process program 241b and starts the small hit game process shown in FIG. .

(Step S1101)
The small hit game is started by sending an opening command. This opening command is for transmitting the start information of the small hit game process in the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102. Therefore, the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not this opening command has already been transmitted.

(Step S1102)
If it is determined in step S1101 that the opening command has not yet been transmitted, the small hit game processing program 241b sets the small hit opening command on the sub-control board 102.
In the present embodiment, the small hitting opening effect based on the small hitting opening command executed on the sub control board 102 and the short hitting opening effect based on the short hitting opening command (see step S1056 above) have the same aspect. It is directed. As a result, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the start of the small hit game and the start of the short hit game on the sub-control board 102.

  At this time, the small hitting game processing program 241b may set the short hitting opening command in the same manner as the big hitting game processing program 241a. In other words, by setting the same command at the start of the small hit game and at the start of the short hit game, it is impossible to distinguish between the start of the small hit game and the start of the short hit game on the sub-control board 102. It doesn't matter.

(Step S1103) (Step S1104) (Step S1105)
When the opening command is set as described above, it is determined whether or not the hour / temporary winning temporary flag is turned on in the hour / temporary winning temporary flag storage area 414 (step S1103).
Here, if it is determined that the short-time winning temporary flag is ON, that is, if the short win game is related to the short win winning in the special symbol variation display during the short-time game, the short-time winning flag is set to The winning flag storage area 413 is turned ON (step S1104), and the short time winning temporary flag is turned OFF (step S1105).
When step S1105 is completed, or when it is determined in step S1103 that the short-time winning temporary flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1106.

(Step S1106)
Next, the small hit game processing program 241b starts measuring the opening time and ends the small hit game processing.

(Step S1107)
If it is determined in step S1101 that the opening command has already been transmitted, the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened.

(Step S1108)
If it is determined in step S1107 that the opening is currently in progress, it is determined whether a preset opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the set opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game processing is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S1109) (Step S1110)
If it is determined in step S1108 that the set opening time has elapsed, a command for energizing and controlling the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set (step S1109). This command is an instruction to energize the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c twice for 0.1 seconds with an interval of 2 seconds. That is, unlike the big hit game process, in the big hit game process, the control for the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, that is, the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 11 is performed as a series of operations, and the continuous operation takes the opening time. It will start when it has passed.
Further, the small hit game processing program 241b starts measuring the big winning opening operating time (step S1110), and ends the small hit game processing.

(Step S1111) (Step S1120)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1107 that the opening is not in progress, the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not it is currently ending (step S1111). Ending here refers to processing after the opening / closing control of the preset winning opening is finished. Therefore, if it is determined that the ending is currently in progress, it is determined whether the set ending time has elapsed (step S1120).

(Step S1121) (Step S1122) (Step S1123)
If it is determined in step S1117 that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated as it is.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed, a latent mode execution command is set (step S1121), and the short-time winning flag and the small hit game start flag are turned OFF (steps S1122, S1123). By transmitting the “latent mode execution command” to the sub-control board 102, in the effect corresponding to the special symbol variation display after the end of the small hit game, it is possible to conceal which of the no-play games has been executed. Production is performed.

  In addition, the opening time of the second start opening 10 during the small hit game and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the small hit game in the non-short-time game state are the opening time and the normal symbol of the second start opening 10 during the short hit game. It is the same as the variation time. In other words, during the non-playing game related to the winning in the non-time short game state, it is controlled in the non-time short game state, so from the operation mode of the normal symbol of the movable piece 10b of the second start opening and closing device A and the normal symbol display device 21 It is impossible to determine which game without a game is being executed. On the other hand, during the game without a game relating to winning in the short-time gaming state, the opening of the second starting port 10 does not newly start (see the figure), and the normal symbol variation display is not newly executed. That is, the operation of the movable piece 10b and the normal symbol display device 21 of the second start opening / closing device A is not started.

  As described above, it is difficult or impossible to determine which game without a ball is being executed from the second opening / closing device A or the normal symbol display device 21 even in the short-time game state or the non-short-time game state. It is. Therefore, even if the small hit is executed, it is difficult for the player to determine which game without a game is being executed. When a short win game or a small hit game is executed, it is determined which game without a ball is being executed from the operating modes of the big prize opening / closing device B, the second start opening / closing device A, and the normal symbol display device 21. On the condition that it becomes difficult to perform, the game state is given to the player by executing the same effect mode (latent mode) effect corresponding to the special symbol change display after the end of the game without play. It can be kept secret and throbbing.

  In addition, as a means of the production | presentation by this production | presentation mode, there exist the production | presentation display apparatus 13, the audio | voice output apparatus 18, the production | presentation illumination apparatus 16, or the production | presentation actor apparatus 14,15, these combinations etc., The concrete of the said means is mentioned. The embodiment is not particularly limited.

(Step S1112) (Step S1113)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1111 that the ending is not in progress, it means that neither the opening nor the ending is in progress, that is, that the big winning opening 11 is continuously operating in the small hit game. Become. Therefore, here, the small winning game processing program 241b determines whether or not the big prize opening detection SW11a is turned on (step S1112), and if the detection SW11a is turned on, the big prize mouth entry is made. “1” is added to the number of entered balls (C) stored in the number (C) storage area 409 to newly store the number of entered balls (C) (step S1113).

(Step S1114) (Step S1115) (Step S1116)
Next, the small hit game processing program 241b determines whether or not the set operation time has elapsed (step S1114). The operating time here refers to the first energizing time of the large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c (0.1 sec) + the interval time (2 sec) + the energizing time of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c (0.1 sec). ) For a total of 2.2 seconds. When this operating time has elapsed, the special prize opening / closing solenoid control is terminated (step S1116).
Further, even when the predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls have entered the big winning opening 11 even within the set opening time (“YES” in step S1115), the small hit game processing program 241b. Finishes the special opening / closing solenoid control.
If the operation time has not elapsed and the number of entered balls (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the small hit game process is terminated as it is (NO in step S1115).

(Step S1117)
In step S1116, when the big winning opening opening / closing solenoid control is completed, the small hit game processing program 241b resets the number (C) of winnings stored in the big winning opening (C) storage area 409.

(Step S1118) (Step S1119)
Further, the small hit game processing program 241b sets an ending command to transmit the information on the end of the small hit game to the sub control board 102 (step S1118). In the present embodiment, the small hitting ending effect based on the small hitting ending command executed on the sub control board 102 and the short hitting ending effect based on the short hitting ending command (see step S1077 above) have the same aspect. It is directed. As a result, it is possible to make the distinction between the end of the small hit game and the end of the short hit game in the sub-control board 102 impossible.

The ending command set at this time may be the same as the ending command for short hit set in the short hit gaming state. That is, as with the opening command, the same command is set for the short hit game and the small hit game for the ending command, so that the end of the small hit game on the sub control board 102 and the end of the short hit game are discriminated. Can be disabled. At the same time, the time required for ending (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 101c, and measurement of the ending time is started (step S1119).
When the small hit game processing is completed as described above, the following subroutine is executed.

(Output processing)
When the special winning opening process is completed as described above, the CPU 101a reads the prize ball processing program from the ROM 101b, and performs a process of paying out predetermined prize balls according to the detection signals of the respective detection SWs (see FIG. 8). . In the present embodiment, detailed description of the prize ball processing is omitted. When the winning ball process is completed, the CPU 101a finally reads the output process program 260 and executes the output process.

(Step S1201) to (Step S1214)
The output processing program 260 transmits each command to the sub-control board 102 as shown in FIG.
The effect mode execution command transmitted in steps S1201 to 1204 is a command set in the long hit game process, the short hit game process, or the small hit game process (see FIGS. 21 to 23).
The effect execution command transmitted in step S1205 is a command set in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 15).
Each command transmitted in step S1206 to step S1208 is a command set during the game processing per long (see FIG. 20), and each command transmitted in step S1209 to step S1211 is during the short game processing. (See FIG. 21). On the other hand, each command transmitted in steps S1212 to S1213 is a command set during the small hit game process (see FIG. 22).

(Step S1214)
The contents determined in each subroutine process are transmitted to the external device as a command. Examples of the external device include a display device installed above the gaming machine 1. This display device notifies the player of various information such as the total number of lottery wins, the number of wins for the jackpot, or the number of wins with a high probability jackpot, and in order to notify the player of such information, The output processing program 260 transmits necessary information to the external device as a command.

  As described above, in the main control board 101, the CPU 101a reads out each main program and subprogram, and executes all the processes described above every 0.004 seconds.

  Next, processing in the sub control board 102 when each command is transmitted from the main control board 101 will be described. Each command transmitted from the main control board 101 is stored in the RAM 102 c of the sub control board 102. The CPU 102a of the sub control board 102 goes to see whether or not the command is stored in the RAM 102c, for example, every 0.004 seconds, and controls the effect based on each stored command. FIG. 24 shows main subroutines executed in the sub-control board 102. The CPU 102a repeatedly performs the effect mode execution command reception process → the effect execution command reception process → the special game command reception process → the effect command transmission process. ing.

(Direction mode execution command reception processing)
The CPU 102a reads the effect mode execution command reception processing program 300 from the ROM 102b, and executes the effect mode execution command reception process shown in FIG.

(Step S1301)
The effect mode execution command reception processing program 300 determines whether or not an effect mode execution command is stored in the RAM 102c. As a result, if the effect mode execution command is not stored, the effect mode execution command reception process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S1302)
When it is determined that the effect mode execution command is stored, the effect mode flag storage area 500 is cleared. This is to update the effect mode of the effect that is executed in response to the change display of the special symbol. In other words, this is to end the effect mode of the effect that was executed before the effect mode execution command was transmitted to the sub-control board 102.

(Step S1303) (Step S1304) (Step S1305)
Next, it is determined whether or not the type of the effect mode execution command transmitted and stored is a high probability length per suggestion mode execution command (step S1303). If "YES" is determined here, the suggestion mode flag per high probability length is turned ON in the suggestion flag storage area 500a per high probability length (step S1304). If "NO" is determined, it is determined whether or not the type of the effect mode execution command is a normal long hit suggestion mode execution command (step S1305).

(Step S1306) (Step S1307)
If “YES” is determined in step S1305, the normal length per suggestion mode flag is turned ON in the normal length per suggestion flag storage area 500b (step S1306), and “100” is stored in the normal length per mode remaining number storage area 501. Is stored or rewritten (step S1307). In the present embodiment, the effect in the normal long hit suggestion mode is executed 100 times continuously at the maximum, that is, the effect in the normal long hit suggestion mode is executed over 100 special symbol fluctuation displays. Means that. This corresponds to step S821 of the above-described processing during the variable stop, and shifts to the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, that is, when winning per normal length and the game per long is completed, the maximum is 100. This is because the short-time gaming state persists over the special symbol variation display times, and the production corresponds to the special symbol variation display. In the present embodiment, the number of performances in the mode is limited only in the normal long suggestion mode, but the limitation in this way is not limited to the normal long suggestion mode.

(Step S1308) (Step S1309)
If “NO” is determined in the step S1305, it is determined whether or not the effect mode execution command is a short hit suggestion mode execution command (step S1308). If "YES" is determined here, the short hit suggestion mode flag is turned ON in the short hit suggestion flag storage area 500c (step S1309).

(Step S1310) (Step S1311)
In the present embodiment, there are only four types of effect mode execution commands (high probability length suggestion, normal length per suggestion, short hit suggestion, and latent mode). It is determined that the mode execution command type is latent mode. Accordingly, the latent mode flag is turned ON in the latent mode flag storage area 500d (step S1311). As described above, when the effect execution command is newly stored, the effect mode execution command stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102c is deleted (step S1311), the various mode flags are turned on, and the effect mode execution command is received. The process ends and the next subroutine is executed.

(Direction execution command reception processing)
The CPU 102a reads the effect execution command reception processing program 320 from the ROM 102b, and executes the effect execution command reception process shown in FIG.

(Step S1401)
The effect execution command reception processing program 320 first determines whether or not an effect execution command is stored in the RAM 102c. As a result, when the effect execution command is not stored, the effect execution command receiving process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.
The effect execution command is the type of special symbol that will start and stop when the special symbol starts to change, that is, the big hit random number judgment result and the design random number judgment result (big hit (long hit / short hit), small hit , Has information on). In addition, information on whether or not the effect performed in response to the change display of the special symbol is an effect with reach or an effect without reach, and further information on the time of the effect (the change time of the special symbol) Have.

The ROM 102b stores an effect table in which an effect mode that is a specific content of the effect is stored. The effect table is associated with the effect mode, and is classified for each effect mode (see FIG. 27). In FIG. 27, the effect table in each effect mode is notionally represented as an example of effect mode.
The effect tables classified for each effect mode are also classified according to the category (special symbol type, presence / absence of reach, effect time, etc.) to which the information included in the effect execution command belongs. That is, the effect mode is stored in association with the category to which the information included in the effect execution command belongs.

  For example, the effect table is classified according to the type of special symbol for each effect mode. The effect table for winning per long, the effect table for winning per short and the effect table for winning per small win, the effect table for reaching and losing, the table without reach A loss production table is stored. Further, each effect table classified according to the type of these special symbols is also classified according to the variation time of the special symbols determined by the main control board 101. For example, the reach table for reachless has tables for 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds, and the effect table for winning per long has 1 minute, 1 minute 30 seconds, and 2 minutes. A table is provided (see FIG. 28).

(Step S1402)
If it is determined in step S1401 that the effect execution command is stored, the CPU 102a reads the effect mode selection program 323, and the high probability length per suggestion mode flag is turned on in the high probability length per suggestion mode flag storage area 500a. It is determined whether it has been performed (step S1402).

(Step S1403) (Step S1404)
If it is determined in step S1402 that the high probability length suggestion mode flag is ON, an effect table for the high probability length suggestion mode is selected (step S1403). On the other hand, if it is determined that the high probability length per suggestion mode flag is not turned on, the CPU 102a reads the effect mode selection program 323, and the normal length per suggestion mode flag is turned on in the normal length per suggestion mode flag storage area 500b. It is determined whether or not (step S1404).

(Step S1405) (Step S1406)
If it is determined in step S1404 that the normal length per suggestion mode flag is ON, an effect table for the normal length per suggestion mode is selected (step S1405) and stored in the normal length per mode remaining number storage area 501. The calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the remaining number (K) of the performance execution times in the normal long hit suggestion mode is stored as a new remaining fluctuation number (K). This is because, in the present embodiment, there is an upper limit for the number of performance executions in the normal long-suggestion suggestion mode, and the production in this production mode is executed in response to the special symbol variation display. This is because it is executed in response to reception of a command.

(Step S1407) (Step S1408)
In step S1406, when the remaining number (K) of performance executions in the normal length suggestion mode is calculated, it is determined whether or not the remaining number (K) of performance executions in the normal length suggestion mode is “0”. (Step S1407). Here, when it is determined that (K) = “0”, the normal long hit suggestion mode flag is turned OFF in order to end the normal long hit suggestion mode with the effect. Furthermore, here, the normal mode flag is set to the normal flag storage area 500e in order to execute the normal mode effect from the effect corresponding to the next special symbol variation display. If it is determined that (K) ≠ “0”, the process proceeds to step S1414.

  Here, the “normal mode” is a basic performance mode without features. That is, as described above, after the normal long hit game, if the variable display of 100 special symbols is continuously executed without winning the jackpot with a short time, the short time game state is ended and the non-short time game Transition to the state. Since it is usually after the end of the game per long game, the probability of winning the special game lottery is a low probability game state. Therefore, when the “normal mode” effect is being executed, the game is progressing in a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state as a whole, and in a gaming state with the lowest degree of profit for the player.

(Step S1410) (Step S1411) (Step S1412)
On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal long hit suggestion mode flag is not turned on, the CPU 102a reads the effect mode selection program 323 and determines whether or not the short hit suggestion mode flag is turned on in the short hit suggestion mode flag storage area 500c. Is determined (step S1410). Here, if it is determined that the short hit suggestion mode flag is ON, an effect table for the short hit suggestion mode is selected (step S1411). On the other hand, if it is determined that the short hit suggestion mode flag is not turned on, it is determined whether or not the latent mode flag is turned on in the latent mode flag storage area 500d (step S1412).

(Step S1413) (Step S1414)
If it is determined in step S1412, that the latent mode flag is ON, a latent mode effect table is selected (step S1413). On the other hand, if it is determined that the latent mode flag is not ON, the CPU 102a reads the effect mode selection program 323, selects the effect table in the normal mode (step S1414), and proceeds to step S1415. This is because, in the present embodiment, the production mode is configured by a high probability length suggestion mode, a normal length per suggestion mode, a short hit suggestion mode, a latent mode, and a normal mode.

(Step S1415)
In the effect execution command reception processing program 320, the CPU 102a reads out the effect table selection processing program 324 and selects one effect table from the effect execution command in the selected effect mode.
The production table in which the production mode is stored is largely divided according to the type of production mode. Therefore, production execution command information (contents of special symbols, presence / absence of reach, etc.) is further selected from the production table of the selected production mode. A production table is selected on the basis of.
For example, if the latent mode flag is ON, the latent mode effect table is selected. When the received effect execution command includes information “lost”, “no reach effect”, and “variation time 4 seconds”, the reach-less effect for 4 seconds from the effect mode effect table. Select a table.

(Step S1416) (Step S1417)
Next, the CPU 102a reads the effect random number lottery program 321 and randomly extracts one random number from random numbers composed of, for example, “0” to “250” (step S1406).
Then, the CPU 102a reads the effect random number determination processing program 322, and determines the acquired random number based on the selected effect table (step S1407). In the effect table, a random number and an effect mode are associated with each other, and one effect mode is determined from a number of effect modes according to the random number. Here, for example, as a production mode, a decorative design pattern in the production display device 13, an operation pattern of the production actor devices 14 and 15, an irradiation pattern of the production lighting device 16, and a voice pattern output from the audio output device 18 are determined. The

(Step S1418) (Step S1419)
As described above, when the effect mode to be performed during the variation display of the special symbol is determined, the effect execution command reception processing program 320 sets the effect confirmation command corresponding to the effect mode and stores it in a predetermined area of the RAM 102c. The rendered effect execution command is deleted (step S1419).
As a result, the effect execution command reception process ends, and the CPU 102a executes the following subroutine.

(Special game command reception processing)
When the effect execution command reception process is completed as described above, the CPU 102a reads the special game command reception processing program 330 from the ROM 102b, and performs the special game command reception process shown in FIG.

(Step S1501)
The special game command reception processing program 330 determines whether or not a long hit command (opening command, round start command, ending command) is stored in the RAM 102c. As a result, when the long hit command is stored, the long hit command receiving process shown in FIG. 29 is performed.

(Step S1502)
On the other hand, when the special game command reception processing program 330 determines in step S1501 that the long hit command is not stored in the RAM 102c, the short hit command (opening command, round start command, ending command) is further determined. ) Is stored. As a result, when the short hit command is stored, the short hit command reception process shown in FIG. 30 is performed.

(Step S1503)
If the special game command reception processing program 330 determines in step S1502 that no short hitting command is stored in the RAM 102c, a small hitting command (opening command, ending command) is further stored. Judge whether or not. As a result, when the small hit command is stored, the small hit command receiving process shown in FIG. 31 is performed.
If it is determined that no small hitting command is stored in the RAM 102c, the CPU 102a ends the special game command reception process and executes the next subroutine.

(Command reception processing per long)
If it is determined in step S1501 that the long hit command is stored in the RAM 102c, the CPU 102a reads the long hit command reception processing program 331 and starts the long hit command receiving process shown in FIG. To do.

(Step S1601)
The long hit command reception processing program 331 determines whether or not the command stored in the RAM 102c is a long hit opening command.

(Step S1602)
When the long hitting opening command is stored in the RAM 102c, the long hitting command receiving time processing program 331 first sets a command related to the presentation performed during the long hitting game (long hitting gaming command). To do. The “long play game effect command” set here turns on the command for displaying an image on the effect display device 13, the command for operating the effect agent devices 14 and 15, and the effect lighting device 16. Command for outputting voice from the voice output device 18. The effects performed based on these commands are continuously performed from the start to the end of the long hit game.

(Step S1603)
In addition, the long hit command reception processing program 331 sets a command related to the effect (long winning opening effect command) performed at the start of the long hit game. The effect executed by the “long winning opening effect command” is, for example, displaying a message “starting long hit game” on the effect display device 13 or the audio output device 18 or notifying the user by voice. is there. When the long winning gaming effect command and the long winning opening effect command are set, the CPU 102a ends the long winning command reception process in the routine process and executes the next subroutine process.

(Step S1604)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1501 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not the long hitting opening command, the long hitting command reception processing program 331 is stored in the RAM 102c. It is determined whether the current command is a round start command.

(Step S1605)
When it is determined that the command stored in the RAM 102c is a round start command, the long hit command reception processing program 331 sets a round effect command. This round effect command is for causing the message “fifth round”, for example, to be superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 13.

(Step S1606)
On the other hand, a case where the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a round start command is a case where a long hitting ending command is stored in the RAM 102c. Therefore, in this case, the long hit command reception processing program 331 sets the long hit ending effect command. When the long hitting ending effect command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the effect control board 105, the effect that has been continuously performed since the start of the long hit game is ended, and the effect related to the ending is newly performed. Is called.

(Command reception processing for short hits)
If it is determined in step S1502 that the short hit command is stored in the RAM 102c, the CPU 102a reads the short hit command reception processing program 332 and starts the short hit command reception process shown in FIG. To do.

(Step S1701)
The short hit command reception processing program 332 determines whether or not the command stored in the RAM 102c is a short hit opening command.

(Step S1702)
When the short hitting opening command is stored in the RAM 102c, the short hitting command reception processing program 332 sets a command related to the effect performed during the short hit game (short win game effect command). The “short hit game effect command” set here turns on the command for displaying an image on the effect display device 13, the command for operating the effect agent devices 14 and 15, and the effect lighting device 16. Command for outputting voice from the voice output device 18. The effects performed based on these commands are continuously performed from the start to the end of the short hit game or the small hit game.

  In the long hit game, the round game ends when a predetermined number of game balls have entered the big winning opening 11, so the time required for the long win game varies depending on the state of the game balls entered. On the other hand, in the short win game and the small hit game, since the opening time of the big winning opening 11 is extremely short, the big winning opening 11 is closed when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening 11. Absent. In other words, the opening time of the big winning opening in the short win game, that is, the time required for the short win game is always the same. Therefore, the short hit gaming effect command set in step S1602 is set so that the effect ends at the set time, for example, 30 seconds.

(Step S1703)
If it is determined in step S1701 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a short hit opening command, the short hit command reception processing program 332 determines that the command stored in the RAM 102c is a round hit command. It is determined whether it is a start command.
In this embodiment, even if a short hit round start command is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the sub control board 102, the sub control board 102 does not perform any control. Therefore, if it is determined in step S1603 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is a short hit round start command, the CPU 102a directly ends the short hit command reception process and executes the next routine process. .

(Step S1704)
The case where it is determined that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a round start command is the case where the short hitting ending command is stored in the RAM 102c. Therefore, in this case, the short hit command reception processing program 332 sets the short hit ending effect command. Even if the short hitting ending effect command is set, the effect on the effect display device 13 or the audio output device 18 that has been performed since the start of the short hit game is continued. The effect executed based on the short hitting ending effect command is, for example, an effect caused by lighting of the effect lighting device 16.

(Small hit command reception processing)
If it is determined in step S1503 that the small hitting command is stored in the RAM 102c, the CPU 102a reads the small hitting command reception processing program 333 and starts the small hitting command receiving process shown in FIG. To do.

(Step S1801)
The small hit command reception processing program 333 determines whether or not the command stored in the RAM 102c is a small hit opening command.

(Step S1802)
When a small hitting opening command is stored in the RAM 102c, the small hitting command reception processing program 333 sets a command related to an effect performed during the small hitting game (a small hitting game effect command). The “small hit game effect command” set here turns on the command for displaying an image on the effect display device 13, the command for operating the effect agent devices 14 and 15, and the effect lighting device 16. Command for outputting voice from the voice output device 18. The effects performed based on these commands are continuously performed from the start to the end of the small hit game.
The effect executed based on the small hit game effect command has the same mode as the effect executed based on the short hit game effect command. In other words, the same aspect of the effect is executed during the small hit game and during the short hit game.

(Step S1803)
The case where it is determined in step S1801 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a small hitting opening command is a case where the small hitting ending command is stored in the RAM 102c. This is because, in the control of the small hit game of the main control board 101, unlike the control of the long hit game or the short hit game, the round start command is not set, and only the opening command or the ending command is given to the sub control board 102. It is because it does not transmit.
Therefore, if it is determined in step S1801 that the command stored in the RAM 102c is not a small hitting opening command, the small hitting command reception processing program 333 sets a small hitting ending effect command. .
As a result, the small hit command receiving process is terminated, and the next routine process is executed.

(Direction command transmission processing)
As described above, when each production command is set, the CPU 102 a reads the production command transmission program 333 and transmits the set command to the lamp control board 104 or the production control board 105. Thereby, the routine processing in the sub control board 102 is completed.

As described above, when an effect command is transmitted from the sub control board 102 to the effect control board 105, the image CPU 105a ₁ reads the program from the image ROM 105b ₁ , and the effect display device 13 is based on the received effect command. Controls the image display at.
Specifically, in the demonstration execution command reception processing in the sub control board 102, when the effect confirmation command is set, an image CPU 105a ₁ reads a decorative symbol variation display program 342, the row in the variation display of the special symbols The change display of the decorative pattern is started. That is, when the performance control board 105 receives an effect confirmation command, decorative symbol variation display program 342, a decoration pattern data corresponding to the effect confirmation command stored in the image ROM105b _1, effect display written to VRAM105d Display control is performed on the device 13. As a result, the decorative display is displayed on the effect display device 13 over a predetermined time.

Also, in the long hit command receiving process of the sub control board 102, when the long hit gaming effect command, the long hit opening effect command, the round effect command, and the long hit ending effect command are set, the image CPU 105a ₁ Reads out the long play gaming effect control program 343 and controls the image display on the effect display device 13.
On the other hand, the command reception processing short per sub-control board 102, when the short-per-small prize game in effect command is set, the image CPU 105a ₁ reads out the presentation control program 344 for short per / small hit game The image display in the effect display device 13 is controlled.
Further, when controlling the effect display device 13 on the effect control board 105, the audio CPU 105 a ₂ reads out the audio output device control program 345 from the audio ROM 105 b ₂ based on the received effect command, and the audio output device 18. Controls the output of sound at.

In the lamp control board 104, the CPU 104a reads out the effect agent device operation program 360 based on the received effect command, and controls the operation of the effect agent devices 14 and 15.
In addition, the CPU 104 a reads the effect lighting device control program 361 based on the received effect command, and controls the effect lighting device 16.

(Other embodiments)
In the first embodiment, since the operation modes of the normal symbol display device 21 and the second start-up opening / closing device A are different between the time-short game state and the non-time-short game state, any game without playing is executed. In order to make it difficult to determine whether the game is being played, both devices are not started during a short win game or a small hit game related to winning in the short-time game state.
Here, if the operating mode is different only in the normal symbol display device 21 between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, that is, the operating mode of the second start opening / closing device A is the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state. If they are the same, only the normal symbol display device 21 needs to avoid the new operation during the game without a game and start the operation after the game without the game. Therefore, if there is an opportunity for the second start opening device A to be activated during the game without playing, the device is activated at that time. This is because, if the operation mode is the same in the short-time game state and the non-time-saving game state, even if it operates during the game without a ball, the player cannot specify the type of the game without a ball alone. . As a result, it is possible to reduce the decrease in interest and reduce the interruption of the game.

  On the other hand, if the operating mode is different only in the second start opening / closing device A in the time-saving gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the operating mode of the normal symbol display device 21 is the time-saving gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state. If they are the same, similarly, it is only necessary to avoid the new operation during the game without a ball and to start the operation after the game without the ball is ended only by the second start opening / closing device A. Even in this case, it is possible to reduce the decrease in the interest and reduce the interruption of the game.

  As described above, the start timing of the device that changes the difficulty of entering the game ball into the second starting port 10 in accordance with the transition between the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, after the end of the game without play By doing so, the specific factor of the type of the game without a game is reduced, and it becomes difficult to determine which game without a game is being executed. As a result, a decrease in interest can be reduced.

A 2nd start opening / closing device B Big prize opening opening / closing device 8 Winning gate 10 2nd start opening (opening / closing start opening)
11 grand prize opening (open prize opening that can be freely opened and closed)
21 Normal Symbol Display Device 100 Control Unit 101 Main Control Board 102 Sub Control Board 201 Winning Gate Passing Processing Program 202 Normal Symbol Fluctuation Processing Program 203 Second Start Port Control Program 222 Special Symbol Fluctuation Processing Program 241 Large Winning Port Processing Program 260 Output processing program 300 Production mode execution command reception processing program 320 Production execution command reception processing program 323 Production mode selection program 324 Production table selection program 411 Priority non-short-time game flag storage area 413 Time-short win flag storage area 414 Time-short win selection temporary flag Storage area 500 Production mode flag storage area

Claims (4)

The game board has a winning gate through which game balls can pass, a startable opening that can be opened and closed, and a large winning opening that can be opened and closed.
Control means to control the progress of the game,
In response to a game ball entering the start opening, a special game lottery is performed to determine whether or not to acquire a right to execute a special game that is opened in such a manner that the grand prize opening can enter,
A first special game in which the grand prize opening is opened a plurality of times;
A second special game in which the grand prize opening is opened a plurality of times and the total opening time that the grand prize opening can be opened is shorter than the first special game;
Controlling the third special game in which the special winning opening is opened and closed in a manner in which the difference from the second special game is indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish;
A game machine that executes an auxiliary game lottery that determines whether or not to acquire a right to execute an auxiliary game that is opened in a manner in which the start opening can enter a ball when the game ball passes through the winning gate,
The control means includes
The game proceeds in the non-short game state, or in the short-time game state when the difficulty of entering the starting port decreases from the non-time short game state,
During execution of the second special game, transition to the non-time saving game state,
During the execution of the third special game, the game state immediately before the start of the third special game is continued,
A device that operates when the game ball passes through the winning gate, and that varies the difficulty of entering the starting hole with the transition between the short-time game state and the non-short-time game state, the short-time game state When the operation start time is obtained during the second special game or the third special game performed based on the special game lottery in, the device is used for the second special game or the third special game. A gaming machine that is activated upon termination.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the device is configured by a normal symbol display device that variably displays a normal symbol and stops and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the device is configured by a start opening / closing device that opens and closes the openable opening.   The device includes a normal symbol display device that displays normal symbols in a variable manner, and stops and displays the normal symbols corresponding to the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery, and a start port opening and closing device that opens and closes the openable opening. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured.

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