JP2018175179A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a player's interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine 100 includes: a main CPU 300a that executes a lottery of whether or not to provide a winning and derives a lottery result; and a sub CPU 330a that can control execution of a variation performance of variably displaying prescribed symbols on a performance display device 200 and then stationarily displaying the symbols in a mode notifying of a lottery result, execute, during the execution of the variation performance, an operation guide display for prompting the player to operate a performance lever 208b out of a plurality of operation means and, when the performance lever 208b is operated during the execution of the operation guide display, control the execution of the operation performance for displaying any image pattern out of the plurality of image patterns on the performance display device 200. When a depressing button 208a out of the plurality of operation means is operated during the execution of the operation guide display, the sub CPU 330a displays a specific image pattern out of the plurality of image patterns, on the performance display device 200.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball and ball gaming machine (pachinko machine).

  BACKGROUND A gaming machine is known in which various effects are performed based on the operation of an operating device during a game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-1549902, A

  However, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that the interest of the player in the game can not be sufficiently improved.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player in the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention performs a lottery whether or not to win a hit based on the random number acquired with the game ball having won a prize at the starting winning opening. A lottery means for deriving a lottery result, a fluctuation effect control means capable of controlling execution of a fluctuation effect for stopping and displaying a symbol in a mode of notifying the lottery result after changing a predetermined symbol on a display device, and a player And an operation guide display for prompting the user to operate one of the plurality of operation means while the variation effect is being performed, and the one operation is performed while the operation guide display is being performed. An operation effect control means capable of controlling execution of an operation effect for displaying any one of a plurality of image patterns on the display device when the means is operated, the operation effect control means further comprising: When a remaining operation means other than the one operation means among the plurality of operation means is operated during execution of the operation guide display, a specific image pattern among the plurality of image patterns is displayed on the display device It is characterized by

  Each of the plurality of image patterns corresponds to a lottery result derived by the lottery means, and the operation effect control means operates the remaining operation means while the operation guide display is being performed. An image pattern corresponding to a specific lottery result may be displayed as the specific image pattern regardless of the lottery result notified by the fluctuation effect during execution of the operation guide display.

  The specific image pattern may be an image pattern corresponding to a lottery result indicating non-winning among lottery results derived by the lottery means.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the workload at the time of development.

It is a perspective view of game machine 100 showing the state where the door was opened. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 108 provided in the gaming machine 100. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game. It is a figure explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group decision random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random-number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number judging table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special motorized prize product ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. FIG. 14 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 14 (b) is a diagram for explaining an open / close control pattern table. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for describing CPU initialization processing in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining a power-off evacuation process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating switch management processing in the main control board 300. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining gate passage processing in the main control substrate 300. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for describing first start port passing processing in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating second start port passing processing in the main control board 300. FIG. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol random number acquisition processing in main control board 300. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. 51 is a flowchart for describing special game management processing in the main control board 300. FIG. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol change waiting processing in the main control board 300. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol change number determination processing in main control board 300. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special symbol change in the main control board 300. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol stop symbol display processing in main control board 300. FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for describing a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing a special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. FIG. FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram for explaining the former half fluctuation effect determination table, and FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram for explaining the latter half fluctuation effect determination table. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing sub CPU initialization processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating sub timer interrupt processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing fluctuation mode command reception processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing fluctuation pattern command reception processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the challenge reach production pattern determination process in the sub control board 330. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the effect display part in the inside of the challenge reach effect by the pattern for loss. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the production | presentation display part during challenge reach production by a revival hit pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the production | presentation display part in the time of challenge reach production by a normal hit pattern. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating time schedule management processing in the sub control board 330. FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for describing an example of a resurrection hit switching control process in the sub control board 330. FIG.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values and the like shown in this embodiment are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the specification and the drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations will be denoted by the same reference numerals to omit repeated description, and elements not directly related to the present invention will not be illustrated. Do.

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

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

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

(Detailed configuration of gaming machine)
Next, the detailed configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. In FIG. 2, illustration of nails 131 and a windmill 133 (both will be described later) provided on the game board 108 is omitted. Further, in FIG. 2, the second start opening 122, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 (all will be described later) in the closed state are illustrated, and in FIG. , And the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 is illustrated.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, at the lower part of the front frame 106, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided. The operating handle 112 is provided so as to allow the player to rotate, and when the player rotates the operating handle 112 to perform a firing operation, a firing mechanism (not shown) with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operating handle 112. The game ball is fired by. The game balls fired in this manner are guided to the game area 116 ascending between the rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108.

  The game area 116 is a space formed at an interval between the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming board 108 is provided with a large number of nails 131 and one windmill 133, and the gaming ball led to the gaming area 116 collides with the nails 131 and the windmill 133, which is irregular. It is made to roll down in any direction. In FIG. 3, a large number of nails 131 provided in the game area 116 are illustrated by white circles, and only one nail 131 of the large number of nails 131 is given a reference numeral.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b in which the degree of approach of the game balls is different according to the launch strength of the launch mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed as viewed from the player directly facing the gaming machine 100. Located on the right side of the Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls launched with a launch intensity less than the predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enter the first gaming area 116a and are launched with the launch intensity equal to or greater than the predetermined intensity. The game ball that has been sent will enter the second game area 116b.

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 (not shown in FIG. 2) in which gaming balls can enter. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 and the second starting opening 122, predetermined winning balls are paid out to the player. The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the entry of the gaming balls may be different for each winning opening.

  Although described later in detail, a first start area is provided in the first start port 120, and a second start area is provided in the second start port 122. Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the gaming ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, any of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is performed to determine one special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits, such as whether or not the player can perform a major game, which is advantageous for the player, and what type of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player acquires an opportunity to acquire a right to receive various gaming profits at the same time as acquiring a predetermined winning ball. It becomes.

  The first start port 120 is a lower part of the game area 116, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 116a can enter, or the game ball entering the first game area 116a is , It is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered the second game area 116b.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting opening 122 is located on the right of the first starting opening 120 and in the second gaming area 116 b. In the second start port 122, only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter or the game ball entering the second game area 116b enters the first game area 116a It is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the game ball. The second starting opening 122 is constituted by a starting variable winning device having a movable piece 122a, so that the easiness of entering the gaming ball into the second starting opening 122 can be changed. Specifically, the second start port 122 is provided so that the movable piece 122a can be opened and closed, and when the movable piece 122a is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 122 It has become. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 provided in the second game area 116b, a lottery of normal symbols to be described later is performed, and when the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122a is opened for a predetermined time Controlled by As described above, when the movable piece 122a is in the open state, the movable piece 122a functions as a receptacle for guiding the gaming ball to the second start opening 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second start opening 122.

  Furthermore, only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the second game area 116b, or the game ball entering the second game area 116b is the first game area 116a. The first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are provided at positions where it is easier to enter than the game ball that has entered. Hereinafter, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are collectively referred to simply as a large winning opening. The first large winning opening 126 is provided with an openable door 126a and an openable door 126b so as to be openable and closable. Normally, the open / close door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126, and entry of the gaming ball into the first large winning opening 126 is not possible. Further, the open / close door 126a is lowered downward when the open / close door 126b closes the first large winning opening 126 (see FIG. 2). Thus, in a state where the game ball can not enter the first large winning opening 126, a space through which the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can pass between the open / close door 126a and the open / close door 126b. It occurs. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned main character game is executed, the open / close door 126b is opened, and the open / close door 126a rises in a state of being inclined toward the open / close door 126b (see FIG. 3). Between the tip of the open / close door 126a and the tip of the open / close door 126b, a gap shorter than the diameter of the gaming ball is formed. Therefore, the open / close door 126a and the open / close door 126b function as a saucer, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 116b can enter the first large winning opening 126. Then, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player.

  Further, the second large winning opening 128 is provided so as to be able to open and close the opening and closing door 128a, normally, the opening and closing door 128b closes the second large winning opening 128, the game ball to the second large winning opening 128 It is impossible to hit the ball. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned main character game is executed, the open / close door 128a is opened, the open / close door 128a functions as a receiving tray, and the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 128. Then, when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 128, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player. The number of award balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game ball to the big winning opening may be different for each big winning opening.

  In the first gaming area 116 a, two general winning openings 118 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 120. In the second game area 116b, one general winning opening 118 is provided between the first big winning opening 126 and the second starting opening 122.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first game area 116a is provided with two discharge ports 130 for discharging the game balls from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 with the two general winning openings 118 interposed therebetween. There is. One of the two discharge openings 130 is provided adjacent to the upper left of the general winning combination opening 118, and the other of the two discharge openings 130 is in the center of the lowermost part of the game area 116 (directly below the first start opening 120). It is provided. Further, in the second gaming area 116 b, one discharge port 130 is provided below the general winning opening 118. A game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second large winning opening 128 by the plurality of discharge openings 130, The game area 116 is discharged to the back side of the game board 108.

  Then, in the gaming machine 100, the effect display device 200 comprising a liquid crystal display device, the effect role device 202 comprising a movable device, and various lighting modes and light emission colors are controlled as a rendering device performing rendering in progress of a game and the like. And a frame lighting device 240, a voice output device 206 including a speaker, and a performance operation device 208 for receiving a player's operation and performing effects by vibration.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image, and the effect display unit 200a is disposed so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in the approximate center of the game board 108. doing. In the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed, and a variation effect in which the main character lottery result is informed to the player by the stop display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is It will be executed. In the fluctuation effect, in addition to the effect display unit 200a, operations of a plurality of effect devices such as the effect role device 202, the effect lighting device 204, the sound output device 206, and the effect operating device 208 may be performed. Hereinafter, there are cases where the effect role device 202 and the effect operating device 208 are generically referred to as "movable body".

  Although the effect role device 202 is disposed in front of the effect display unit 200a and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108, effects are displayed during the variation display of the above-mentioned effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. By moving or rotating to the front of the display unit 200a, the player is given a sense of expectation of a jackpot.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect role device 202, the game board 108, etc., and is controlled to light variously in accordance with the image etc. displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the voice output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 or the lower position of the outer frame 102, and the front of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200 a. Output various voices to the side.

  The effect operating device 208 rotates in response to the input operation of the effect lever 208 b and the effect lever 208 b for accepting the input operation by the player (for example, the operation to pull toward the near side) It has a plurality of operation means with the rotation unit 208c. The push button 208a and the effect lever 208b correspond to an operating device operable by the player. The effect operating device 208 is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and at a lower position than the transmitting plate 110 (see FIG. 1). The effect operating device 208 is activated according to, for example, an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and when the player's operation is received within the operation effective time, various effects are performed according to the operation. Is executed.

  On the back side (the side of the game board 108) of the effect operating device 208, there is an upper tray 132 to which a winning ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 and a gaming ball to be lent out from the gaming ball lending device are introduced. When the game ball is full, the gaming balls are guided to the lower plate 134. Further, on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134, a ball removing hole (not shown) for discharging the gaming balls from the lower plate 134 is formed. The ball removal hole is normally closed by an opening and closing plate (not shown), but the opening and closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 134a by sliding the ball removal knob 134a in the lateral direction in the drawing. It is possible to discharge the game balls from the ball removal hole to the lower side of the lower plate 134.

  In addition, on the game board 108, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol hold at a position outside the gaming area 116 and at which the player can visually recognize. A display 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, a normal symbol hold indicator 170, and a right-handed notice indicator 172 are provided. Each of the indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

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

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 is provided with a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signal from each detection switch or timer and performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly. The main RAM 300c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

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

  On the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s that detects that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening detection that detects that the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120 A switch 120s, a second start opening detection switch 122s for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, a first large winning opening 126 The first large winning opening detection switch 126s to detect that the game ball entered the second, the second large winning opening detection switch 128s to detect that the gaming ball has entered the second large winning opening 128, the specific area 140b A specific area detection switch 140 s for detecting that the game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches. To have.

  In addition, the main control board 300 is opened and closed the normal electric combination solenoid 122c which operates the movable piece 122a of the second starting opening 122, the opening and closing door solenoid 126c1 which operates the opening and closing door 126a, and the first large winning opening 126 A first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 for operating the opening and closing door 126b, a second large winning opening solenoid 128c for operating the opening and closing door 128b for opening and closing the second large winning opening 128, and a second large winning opening 128 A movable member drive solenoid 142c for moving the movable member 142 is connected, and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second start opening 122, the first large winning opening 126, and the second large winning opening 128. It is supposed to be.

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol hold indicator 164, a second special symbol hold indicator 166, a normal symbol indicator 168, and an ordinary symbol A symbol hold display 170 and a right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the display control of each display is performed by the main control board 300.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 has a possibility of abnormality or fraud, such as a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism, and a door opening sensor for detecting the open state of the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106. A plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 are provided to detect that, and each abnormality detection sensor 174 is configured to input an abnormality detection signal to the main control board 300.

  A payout control substrate 310 and a sub control substrate 330 are connected to the main control substrate 300.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for firing the gaming balls and control for paying out the winning balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 bi-directionally. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the game progress outputted from the main control board 300 is through the payout control board 310 and the game information output board 312. It will be output to the hall computer etc. of the game arcade.

  Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the gaming balls stored in the storage section as a winning ball to the player. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to control to pay the predetermined winning balls to the player. At this time, payout of the game balls is detected by the payout detection switch 315s, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball count switch 316s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be paid out are paid out to the player. It has become. Whenever the winning balls are actually dispensed by driving the dispensing motor 314, a detection signal from the dispensing detection switch 315s and a count signal from the dispensing ball counting switch 316s are input to the dispensing control board 310.

  Further, the dispensing control substrate 310 is connected to a fullness detection switch 318 s for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 134. The counter full detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the gaming balls to be paid out as winning balls to the lower tray 134, and the gaming ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310 each time the gaming balls pass through the passage. It is supposed to be

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134, and from the plate full detection switch 318s toward the payout control board 310 , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the gaming ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full, and transmits a full bowl command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish filling command, it is judged that the filling condition is released, and the dish filling cancellation command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

  Further, the delivery control substrate 310 is connected to the emission control substrate 320 so as to be able to communicate bi-directionally. The launch control board 320 grants launch when receiving launch control data from the payout control board 310. The launch control board 320 is provided on the operation handle 112, and a touch sensor 112s for detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting an operation angle of the operation handle 112 are connected. . When a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the firing control substrate 320 is controlled to fire the gaming ball by energizing the firing solenoid 112c provided in the gaming ball launching device.

  The sub control board 330 mainly controls various effects such as playing and waiting. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330 a, a sub ROM 330 b, a sub RAM 330 c, an image control unit 340, an audio control unit 350, an illumination control unit 360, and a movable body control unit 370. The sub CPU 330a, the image control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370 may be configured by individual circuits. Further, at least two or more of the sub CPU 330a, the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370 are configured in one circuit (for example, one package or one chip) It may be configured as a functional block of the circuit.

  The sub control board 330 is communicably connected to the main control board 300 in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and generates a command for executing effects. It is transmitted to at least one of the control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, and the movable body control unit 370. At this time, the sub RAM 330 c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330 a.

  The image control unit 340 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. In the ROM of the image control unit 340, a large number of image data such as symbols and background displayed on the effect display unit 200a are stored, and based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330, the CPU The image is read from the ROM to the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 200a is controlled.

  The voice control unit 350 performs voice output control for causing the voice output device 206 to output voice based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330. Further, the illumination control unit 360 performs lighting control to light the effect lighting device 204 based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330. The movable body control unit 370 moves the effect role device 202 or moves the push button 208a of the effect operation device 208 to the player side based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 330 and moves it. Perform operation control. In addition, the movable body control unit 370 is from a lever operation detection switch for detecting that the rendering lever 208b of the rendering operation device 208 has been operated, or the rendering operation device detection switch 208s for detecting that the pressing button 208a has been pressed. When an operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command or control signal is transmitted to the sub control board 330.

  A power supply substrate (not shown) is connected to each substrate, and power is supplied from a commercial power supply to each substrate via the power supply substrate. In addition, a backup power supply comprising a capacitor is provided on the power supply substrate.

(打-Win system)
Further, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is capable of information collaboration with a network type gaming system (hereinafter referred to as a hit-Win system). The hit-WIN system comprises a gaming machine 100, a predetermined communication network including a communication base station, a predetermined server computer, and a player's information terminal. The hit-win system provides the player with a service for linking the game result of the player in the gaming machine 100 with the Web site established on the server computer.

  More specifically, the player transmits, for example, presentation information and game history information made on the secondary control board 330 from the start of the game to the end of the game in an arbitrary gaming machine 100 to the server computer via the information terminal owned by the player. To accumulate. Here, the effect information includes the type of the effect browsed by the player, the type of the jackpot selected by the player, and the like. In addition, as game history information, the variation display count of the production symbol, game time, the number of times of execution of large role game, the number of prize balls won by the player, the number of consecutive winnings of the big hit where high probability state is generated, or the game area Information such as the number of gaming balls (consuming balls) hit into the inside of 116 is included. The player can confirm the effect information and the game history information stored in the server computer via the information terminal.

  In addition, the hit-win system is a special benefit (for example, a website) for the player based on the information on the effect included in the effect information on the player or the contents of each information on the game history included in the game history information. It is possible to obtain the benefits available above and the benefits available at the time of the game. In the hit-WIN system in which the gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment cooperates, for example, when the types of effects browsed by the player during the game of the gaming machine 100 exceed a predetermined number (for example, 100 types), the player is rewarded. Is granted.

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

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, special game and normal game, progress in parallel, and a low probability game state is used as a game state when these two games are progressed. Or, the game proceeds in any of the gaming states in which the gaming state in any of the high probability gaming state and the gaming state in any of the non-time-short gaming state or the time-short gaming state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set such that the probability of acquiring the right to execute the major role game in which the first major winning opening 126 and the second major winning opening 128 are opened is low. In the gaming state, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a high-prize game is set high.

  In addition, the non-time-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122a is unlikely to be in the open state, and the game ball does not easily enter the second start port 122, and the time-short game state is more than the non-time-short game state Also, the movable piece 122a is likely to be in the open state, and the gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability gaming state and the non-time-short gaming state, and this gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state in this embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to cause the game area 116 to fire the game ball, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, the game is sent to the player A lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a "main character lottery") is performed. In this major role lottery, when the jackpot is won, the first large winning opening 126 (or the second large winning opening 128) is opened and the gaming ball to the first large winning opening 126 (or the second large winning opening 128) A big-prize game that can be hit is executed. Below, the major player lottery method will be described.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random numbers (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach) The mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the special image storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, the game ball enters the first start opening 120 and various random numbers stored in the special view storage area are collectively referred to as the special 1 hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 122 The various random numbers stored in the special map reservation storage area are collectively referred to as special reservation 2.

  The special view reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first start opening 120, special 1 hold is sequentially stored from the first storage unit of the special view reserve storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start opening 122, special 2 hold Are stored sequentially from the first storage unit of the special-image storage area. For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to eighth storage units of the special view reserve storage area, the first storage unit is special 1 Remember the hold. Also, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state in which the special storage 1 or the special storage 2 is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special storage 1 is reserved 4 Store in the storage unit. In the same manner as described above, even if the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, among the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension are not stored, most The special hold is stored in a storage unit with a small number (ordinal number).

  However, the special 1 pending count (X1) and the special 2 pending count (X2) that can be stored in the special map pending storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when the game ball enters the first start opening 120, if four special 1 hold is already stored in the special view hold storage area, the game ball to the first start opening 120 is Special entry is not stored anew by entering the ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start opening 122, if four special 2 hold is already stored in the special view hold storage area, the game ball to the second start opening 122 There is no new 2nd hold stored by entering the ball.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot decision random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the large winning lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the determination of the jackpot is performed, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A major role lottery will be held.

  In the low probability gaming state, when a large winning lottery is started for special 1 holding and special 2 holding, as shown in FIG. 5A, the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined that the jackpot is determined, and if it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined that the loss occurs. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

  In addition, in the high probability gaming state, when starting the large winning lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the high probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred. According to this high certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, if the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10618, it is determined that the jackpot is a large hit, and if it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined that the number is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/10. As described above, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is about four times that in the case of the low probability gaming state. In the low probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10164) which become "big hit" become "big hit" also in the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one hit symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned lottery winning character, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when winning a "big hit" by special 1 suspension, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), a special symbol random number judgment table is selected, and a special win is selected as a "big hit". As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the special symbol random number decision table is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called the lost design.

  According to the special symbol per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the special symbol per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 6 (b), according to the value of the acquired per symbol random number, As a result, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. The special jackpot symbol random number determination table and the special jackpot symbol random number determination table are configured such that although the same jackpot symbols are respectively determined, the selection probabilities of the special symbols are different. In addition, although the special jackpot symbols are determined, the selection probability of the special symbol may be configured to be different although the special random symbol judgment table and the special symbol random number judgment table are different. Moreover, both tables may determine the type (big hit symbol) of the special symbol with reference to the winning symbol random number determination table of 1 regardless of the holding type.

  In addition, when the main character lottery result is "loss", when the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as a lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the major character lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the major character lottery result is “loss”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and a table set in advance is selected according to the type of holding, the number of holdings, the gaming state, and the like. When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-1006. As described above, when the main character lottery result is derived, a process of determining a fluctuation presentation pattern for reporting the main character lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variation effect pattern.

  For example, when a major player lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 suspension when being set to the normal gaming state, the total number of special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension when performing a major lottery Hereinafter, when the “number of reservations” is simply 0 to 2, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 7A. Similarly, when a major player lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 suspension when being set to the normal gaming state, if the number of reservations when performing a major player lottery is three to four As shown in FIG. 7B, when the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected and the number of reservations is 5 to 7, as shown in FIG. 7C, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 Is selected. In FIG. 7, the group x described in the column of group type indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  Here, in the normal gaming state, although the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to when the major player lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 suspension has been described, the main ROM 300b Also, a large number of reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

  In addition, when the winning combination lottery result is "big hit", the group type is not determined in determining the variation presentation pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the major player lottery result is “loss”, and is not referred to when the major player lottery result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the reach mode determination random number determination table. The reach mode determination random number determination table is a lose mode reach random number determination table selected when the main character lottery result is “lost”, and the jackpot selected when the major character lottery result is “big hit” It is roughly divided into the time reach mode decision random number judgment table. The reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit is provided for each hold type. Each reach mode determination random number determination table is also provided for each type of gaming state and symbol. Here, an example of a lost mode determination random number determination table for group x to be referred to in a predetermined gaming state and a symbol type is shown in FIG. 8A, and an example of a special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table is shown. An example of the special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 8B is shown in FIG.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 250. Then, when the result of the above main character lottery is "loss", as shown in FIG. 8A, the lost time reach mode determination random number corresponding to the group type determined by the above group type lottery The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number selected. Further, when the result of the above main character lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 8 (b), (c), the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read hold type Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a change pattern random number determination table described later together with the change mode number, and the change pattern is determined simultaneously with the change mode number being determined. A random number determination table is determined. In FIG. 8, a table x described in the column of the variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the acquired reach group determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, “H” is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but the description “○ H” in FIGS. 8 to 10 indicates an arbitrary value represented by a hexadecimal number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery result is “loss”, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. 7. Then, according to the determined group type and the game state, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the reach mode decision random number decision table at the time of loss and the reach mode decision random number shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the large winning lottery result is "big hit", according to FIG. 8 (b) and FIG. 8 (c) according to the determined big hit symbol (special symbol type), gaming state at the time of big hit, etc. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table are decided by the shown big hit time reach mode decision random number decision table and the reach mode decision random number.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a variation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but a large number of variation pattern random number determination tables are also provided for each table number.

  When the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one fluctuation pattern random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined as illustrated based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined simultaneously with the above variation mode number and the acquired variation pattern random number.

  As described above, when the main character lottery is performed, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined in accordance with the main character lottery result, the determined symbol type, the gaming state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number specify a fluctuation effect pattern, and the mode and time of the fluctuation effect are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the fluctuation mode number is determined, the fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the fluctuation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to the fluctuation time 1 determination table, fluctuation time 1 is associated with each fluctuation mode number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 1 is determined according to the determined fluctuation mode number.

  Further, as described above, when the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the fluctuation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b). According to the fluctuation time 2 determination table, fluctuation time 2 is associated with each fluctuation pattern number, and the corresponding fluctuation time 2 is determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern number. The total time of the fluctuation times 1 and 2 determined in this manner is the time of the fluctuation effect for notifying of the winning combination lottery result, that is, the fluctuation time.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation is determined. The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In sub-control board 330, the first half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation presentation is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. The details will be described later.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a special motorized product operating ram set table. The special electric combination product operation ram set table stores various data for controlling the main character game. During the large combination game, the special electric combination product operation ram set table is referred to, and the open / close door solenoid is used. 126c1, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are controlled to be energized. In addition, in fact, a plurality of special electric combination product operation ram set tables are provided for each big hit symbol type, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the big hit game according to the determined big hit symbol type. Here, for the convenience of description, control data of all the jackpot symbols is shown in one table.

  When the special symbols A to E are determined, as shown in FIG. 11, the main character game is executed with reference to the special motorized product operating ram set table. The major role game is configured by a plurality of round games in which the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to the special electric bonus game ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the special electric bonus game maximum number of operations (round game run during one major game The number of opening), the number of opening special winning opening (the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 opened in each round game), the number of special electric role opening switching switching (the first large winning opening 126 in one round game) And the opening number of the second large winning opening 128), the solenoid energization time (the opening number of the opening and closing door solenoid 126c1 for each opening number of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large Energization time of the winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, opening time of one first large winning opening 126 and second large winning opening 128), a prescribed number (one round game) The maximum number of possible winnings to the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128), the large winning opening closing effective time (the closing time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 between round games, That is, the interval time between rounds), the closing time of the big winning opening closing time (the closing time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 in the round game, ie, the interval time within the round), the ending time (last round The standby time until the normal special game is resumed after the end of the game is stored in advance as control data of the big game, for each type of the jackpot symbol, as illustrated.

  When the special symbols A, B, C, D are determined by the main character lottery, nine round games are executed, and when the special symbol E is determined by the main character lottery, 16 round games are executed. Be done. When the special symbol E is determined by the main character lottery, the number of times of opening of the special winning opening is large and the open time of the entire main character game is long as compared with the case where other special symbols are determined. The probability that the special symbol E is determined by the main character lottery is higher in the case where the major character lottery is performed based on the special 2 suspension than in the case where the major character lottery is performed based on the first suspension (see FIG. 6) ). Therefore, it is possible to obtain a greater number of winning balls in the case where the major player lottery is performed based on the special hold 2 than in the case where the major player lottery is performed based on the first hold.

  When the special symbols A, B, C are determined by the main character lottery, the first large winning opening 126 is only opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds in the sixth round game as the effect round, so the first large It is extremely difficult to enter the game ball into the winning opening 126, and the specified number of game balls will not enter during the round game. Therefore, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the sixth round game takes about 75 seconds, and when the special symbol C is determined, the sixth round game takes about 105 seconds. It becomes game time.

FIG. 12 is a view for explaining a gaming state setting table for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. As shown in FIG. 12, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the low probability gaming state after the end of the major player game, and when the special symbols B to E are determined, the probability is high after the major player game is over. The gaming state is set, and the number of continuations of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 10000 times. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the high probability number mentioned above indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the above number of continuations is reached, the setting of the gaming state is again performed. It will be done. Therefore, when the lottery result of the loss is derived 10000 times without deriving the jackpot result of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state when the gaming state is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the major role game, the low probability gaming The gaming state is changed to the state. In the gaming machine 100, the specific high probability number may not be determined. For example, the gaming machine 100 may be configured such that the high probability gaming state is continued in a period from the setting of the high probability gaming state after the end of the major player game to the next winning of the jackpot.

  Further, when the special symbols A to E are determined, after the end of the major role game, it is set to the time saving game state or the non-time saving game state as follows. That is, when the special symbol A is determined, the non-time saving game state is set after the end of the major game. In addition, when the special symbols D and E are decided, it is set to the short time game state after the end of the major role game, and at this time, the number of continuations of the short time game state (hereinafter referred to as "time short number") is set to 10000 times Be done. This means that the time saving game state continues until the major player lottery result is determined 10000 times. However, the above-mentioned number of time-savings indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time-saving gaming state of 1, and setting of the gaming state is performed again when winning a big hit before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations. It will be.

  Also, when the special symbol B is determined, if the gaming state at the time of the big hit is the short time gaming state, then it is set to the short time gaming state even after the end of the major role game, the number of time saving is set to 10000 times, the big hit If the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-time-short game state, the non-time-short game state is set even after the end of the major role game. Also, when the special symbol C is determined, it is set to the short time game state after the end of the large role game, but if the game state at the time of the big hit is the short time game state, the time reduction number is set to 10000 times, the big hit is won If the gaming state at the time is the non-time-saving gaming state, the time saving number is set to 10 times. In this case, according to the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning, we decided to set the gaming state after the end of the big-prize game, the high probability number, the number of time reductions, but Regardless of the state, the gaming state, the number of times of high probability, and the number of times may be set only in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, the normal symbol determination process associated with whether or not the movable piece 122a of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be energized (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing lottery" ) Is done.

  Although details will be described later, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the common drawing reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as the upper limit. That is, the common drawing reservation storage area includes four storage units for saving the hit determination random number. Therefore, when the game ball passes the gate 124 in a state where the hit random numbers are stored in all the four storage units of the common drawing reservation storage area, the hit decision random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game balls There is nothing to do. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 124 will be referred to as a common drawing reservation.

  In the case of starting the regular drawing lottery in the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 13A, the non-time saving gaming state winning random number determination table is referred to. According to the non-time-short game state winning determination random number determination table, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 1 to 99, The lost symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although it will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this popular drawing lottery, the second starting opening 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting opening 122 is closed. Maintained.

  In addition, when starting the regular drawing lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 13B, the winning random number determination table for the time saving game state is referred to. At this time, according to the winning random number determination table for short game state, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 98, the winning symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and the winning determination random number is 99, the normal A lost symbol is determined as the symbol type. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the short time gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

  Fig.14 (a) is a figure explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG.14 (b) is a figure explaining an opening-and-closing control pattern table. As described above, when the common drawing lottery is performed, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol fluctuation time data table is referred to when determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-short time gaming state, and fluctuates when the gaming state is set to the time shortening gaming state The time is determined to one second. When the fluctuation time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is variably displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the hit symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off.

  Then, when the hit symbol is determined by the common drawing lottery and the symbol is determined and the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122a of the second starting opening 122 is, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), an open / close control pattern Energization control is performed with reference to the table. In actuality, the open / close control pattern table is provided for each gaming state, and the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the ordinary electric role solenoid 122c in accordance with the gaming state when the normal symbol is determined. However, here, for convenience of explanation, control data corresponding to each gaming state is shown in one table.

  When the hit symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 14B, the second start port 122 is controlled to open and close with reference to the open and close control pattern table. According to the opening / closing control pattern table, the time before public power release (the waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the number of times of opening / closing switching of the normal electric combination , Solenoid energization time (Energization time of the ordinary electric utility solenoid 122c for every opening number of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of one second start port 122), a prescribed number (all of the second start port 122) The maximum number of possible winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the public power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, ie, the rest time), the general power active state time (second starting) The standby time from the last opening end of the mouth 122), the normal power end wait time (the standby time until the fluctuation display of the normal symbol to be described later is resumed after the normal power valid state time has elapsed), the second starting opening 122 control data To, for each gaming state, is stored in advance as shown.

  As described above, the opening / closing control conditions for opening / closing the second starting opening 122 are associated with the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state as game progress conditions, respectively, and in the time saving game state It becomes easier for the gaming ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than the gaming state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the regular drawing lottery is made one after another and the second start opening 122 is frequently opened, so the player consumes the game ball It is possible to perform a major role lottery while reducing the

  The opening and closing conditions of the second start opening 122 define three factors of the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time of variation display of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the second start opening 122. And in this embodiment, in all of these three elements, by setting the time saving gaming state more advantageously than the non time saving gaming state, the time saving gaming state is the second than the non time saving gaming state. The game ball is set to be easily entered into the starting opening 122. However, the time saving game state may be set more advantageously than the non-time saving game state for only one or two of the above three elements. In any case, the time saving game state is advantageous over at least one element compared to the non time saving game state, so the time saving game state is comprehensively the second starting opening than the non time saving game state. The game ball may easily enter at 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, the movable piece 122a is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, according to the first condition. Also, the movable piece 122a may be controlled to open and close in accordance with the second condition that is likely to be in the open state.

  Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization process of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for describing CPU initialization processing (S100) in the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear signal is on. Note that a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the game board 108, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the substrate 300. Here, when the power is turned on in a state where the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared that should be cleared when the power is turned on (when resetting to clear the main RAM 300c) among the main RAM 300c.

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

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

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process necessary to calculate a checksum.

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

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process to clear data to be cleared, which should be cleared at the time of power recovery (when maintaining data before power-off without clearing the main RAM 300c), of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a sub-command (power recovery specification command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the power is restored.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs transmission processing of a payout command (power recovery specification command) for transmitting a recovery from the power-off to the payout control board 310.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a is a power-on special figure symbol type designation command showing the type of special symbol, a special 1 hold designation command showing the special 1 hold number (X1), a special 2 hold designation command showing the special 2 hold number (X2), A power-on sub-command set process is executed to transmit special symbol winning order commands indicating special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning sequences that are stored.

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

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs processing to inhibit an interrupt.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for per symbol random number. The per symbol random number initial value updating random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the per symbol random number. In other words, the symbol random number is updated by the symbol random number update process described later, and the symbol random number is hit when the symbol random number initial value update random number is rotated from the initial symbol update random number to the corresponding symbol random number initial value update random number -1. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number.

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

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

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

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-33. In the following, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as a variation effect random number.

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

(Power-off save processing of main control board 300 (XINT interrupt processing))
FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining the power-off save process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes lower than a predetermined value, the main CPU 300a interrupts the CPU initialization processing and executes power-off evacuation processing.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clear process to stop the output of the output port.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generating circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (in the present embodiment, 4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as "4 ms"). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU initialization processing (step S100) is interrupted and the following timer interrupt processing is executed.

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

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

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

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

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt process of the main control board 300 is performed, except when the timer is not specified.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the winning symbol random number initial value updating random number, as in the above-described steps S100-35.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by one and updated, and when the result of addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one revolution, Update the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the per symbol random number.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot determination random number and the hit determination random number, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300 are used. The hardware random number generation unit updates the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number both according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every round of the random number sequence, and starts the start value at each system reset. It has changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a receives a signal from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s, the second large winning opening detection switch 128s, and the specific area detection switch 140s. Execute switch management processing to determine whether or not there is an input of. The details of the switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes special game management processing to control the progress of the above special game. The details of the special game management process will be described later.

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

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes an error management process for determining whether or not various errors and abnormalities have occurred, and setting according to the determination result. Specifically, main CPU 300a sets an error command corresponding to an error that has occurred to the transmission buffer when it determines that various errors or abnormalities have occurred based on the input of the abnormality detection signal from abnormality detection sensor 174. . When the main CPU 300a determines that a plurality of errors occur, the main CPU 300a sets error commands as many as the number of generated errors. If an error such as an incorrect prize or an excessive prize is detected by the detection switch of each start winning opening and each big winning opening, one of the switch management processing of step S500 and the special game management processing of step S600. The predetermined error processing is executed in the unit and an error command is set in the transmission buffer.

  An error flag corresponding to an error that may occur may be provided for an error detected by the detection switch of each start winning opening and each big winning opening. In this case, the error flag corresponding to the error detection in the switch management process of step S500 and the special game management process of step S600 is kept on, and the state of the error flag is confirmed in the error management process of step S400-15. An error command may be set based on the error flag in the on state.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the first large winning opening detection switch 126s, and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s. Execute a winning opening switch process for adding a counter or the like for winning ball control.

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

(Step S400-21)
Main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information to be output from game information output terminal board 312 to the outside. When it is determined that various errors or abnormalities have occurred, external information indicating the occurrence of various errors or abnormalities in the external information management process is, for example, a hall of the game arcade through the game information output terminal board 312 It is output to an external device such as a computer.

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

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output image of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c, the open / close door solenoid 126c1, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2, the second large winning opening solenoid 128c and the movable member drive solenoid 142c, and stores them in the output port buffer. To perform the solenoid output image synthesis process to

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

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is detected, that is, the gaming ball enters the first start opening 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S520, and when it is determined that the first start opening detection switch is not detected, the process is performed to step S500-5. Transfer.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300 a executes the first starting hole passing process based on the game ball entering the first starting hole 120. In addition, the detail of this 1st starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second start opening detection switch has been detected, that is, whether the gaming ball has entered the second start opening 122 and a detection signal has been input from the second start opening detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that the second start opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S530. If it is determined that the second start opening detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-7. Transfer.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300 a executes the second start opening passage processing based on the game ball entering the second start opening 122. In addition, the detail of this 2nd starting opening passage process is mentioned later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a is at the time when the special winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, and the first large winning opening detection switch 126s and the second It is determined whether a detection signal is input from any one of the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is detected, the process proceeds to step S500-9. When it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is ended. Do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major player is currently playing, and determines whether or not the entry of the game ball to the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 is properly made. . Here, when it is determined that the major role game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and the major role game is in progress, and the game ball enters the first major prize port 126 and the second major prize port 128 Is determined to have been properly made, the winning opening number winning ball number counter is incremented by 1, and the switch management process is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining gate passage processing (step S510) in the main control substrate 300.

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

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

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

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to be saved for the acquired hit determination random number among the four storage units of the common drawing reserve storage area.

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
Main CPU 300a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. In addition, a special symbol identification value is for identifying whether it is any one of a special 1 hold and a special 2 hold as a hold type, a special symbol identification value (00H) indicates a special 1 hold, and a special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates a special 2 pending.

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart for explaining the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

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

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

(Step S535)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol random number acquisition processing described later.

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

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the ordinary game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is not “04H”. It should be noted that "04H" of the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control process is in progress. In the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening control process, since the normal electric combination solenoid 122c is energized to control the movable piece 122a to be in the open state, the second starting opening 122 can be opened properly here. It will be determined whether it is in the state. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start port passing process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer the process to

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal motor-operated product winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passage processing.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and the second starting opening passing process (step S530).

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

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

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

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the number of target special symbol holding balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or more than the upper limit. As a result, when it is determined that the upper limit value is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and when it is determined that the upper limit value is not exceeded, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
Main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates, out of the eight storage units of the special map reservation storage area, a target storage unit to which the acquired jackpot determination random number is to be saved.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a determines the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the hit symbol random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determination random number updated in step S100-43, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern A random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
Main CPU 300a performs a special symbol holding ball winning order setting process of updating and storing the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning sequences stored in the special figure holding storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300 a executes acquisition-time effect determination processing for making a major player provisional lottery, a winning symbol temporary determination, and a fluctuation effect pattern temporary determination based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535-19)
Main CPU 300a sets the special-image hold designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 holding and special 2 holding winning order stored in step S535-15 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not it is less than the state of the control unit winning opening opening control state described later. As a result, when it is determined that it is less than the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control state, the processing is transferred to step S535-27, and when it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric combination winning opening open control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process ends.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal winning, and when it is determined that there is an abnormal winning, executes a starting opening abnormal winning error process for performing predetermined processing. In the starting opening abnormal winning error process, for example, the main CPU 300a sets an error command for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the starting opening abnormal winning error is detected in the transmission buffer. After executing the starting opening abnormal prize winning error process, the main CPU 300a ends the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535).

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball into the gate 124 And progress in parallel. The processing relating to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, each processing relating to such special game is managed by the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling execution of special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each of the special game control modules. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", When the module for executing "special symbol variation processing" is called and the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "special symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and the special symbol When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "pre-game winning opening open processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", "big winning opening open" When a module for executing "control processing" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", a module for executing "big winning opening closing effective processing" Le is called, when the special game management phase is "06H", the modules for performing the "big winning opening ends wait process" is called.

  FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a checks the sum of the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 holding number (X1) and the special 2 holding number (X2).

(Step S610-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the total value checked in step S610-1 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the total value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the total value is "0", the process proceeds to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
When suspension is discontinued, the main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer and executes a customer waiting setting process for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting process. The customer waiting command is transmitted only once when the hold is discontinued.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a transfers the special 1 hold and special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit of the special view reserve storage area to one small storage unit of one ordinal number. Specifically, the special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension stored in the second to eighth storage units are transferred to the first to seventh storage units. The main RAM 300 c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the 1st suspension and the 2nd suspension stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In the special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0 storage unit is decremented by "1", and the special 1 holding or the special 2 holding is Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that “1” has been subtracted. Furthermore, here, the winning order of the special 1 reserve and special 2 reserve stored in the special map reserve storage area is updated and stored.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0 storage unit, the hold type, and the special symbol probability state flag identifying whether it is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determination random number A determination table is selected to perform a major character lottery, and a special symbol hitting determination process is executed to store the lottery result.

(Step S610-11)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol design determination processing for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the hit symbol random number and the hold type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding hit symbol random number judgment table is selected. The special symbol determination data is extracted, and the extracted special symbol determination data (classification of the jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data (type of lost symbol) for loss corresponding to the hold type is saved. Thus, after saving the special symbol determination data, the symbol type specification command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
Main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and numbers (counter values) are associated with the respective segments constituting the 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment to be finally lit.

(Step S611)
Main CPU 300a executes special symbol variation number determination processing of determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of the special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step S611 and determines fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 with reference to the fluctuation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set to the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11, Confirm the type of jackpot design. Then, with reference to the gaming state setting table, the gaming state and the high probability number which are set after the main character game end are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cutting preliminary counter. Also, here, the gaming state set at the time of jackpot winning is stored.

(Step S610-19)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of special symbols in first special symbol display 160 or second special symbol display 162. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. In addition, the special symbol display symbol counter is separately provided with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162. In this case, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, and sets a special image holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value (special 1 hold number) of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, and based on the counter value (special 2 hold number) of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter The special figure 2 hold specification command is set. Here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the special 1 pending and special 2 pending winning orders stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is digested, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds will be transmitted to the secondary control board 330.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “01H”, and ends the special symbol change waiting process.

  FIG. 26 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S611-3, and when it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process moves to step S611-5.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach group determination random number determination table.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a checks the sum of the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter and the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the total value of the special 1 holding number (X1) and the special 2 holding number (X2).

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the total value confirmed in step S611-5, and the hold type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the zero storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach group determination random number determination table.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a changes the fluctuation mode based on the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S611-3 or step S611-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Also, here, the fluctuation pattern random number judgment table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number determined in step S611-11.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-1 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the zeroth storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation in progress processing on the main control board 300. This special symbol variation process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

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

(Step S620-3)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is “0”. As a result, if the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-5. If the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs special symbol variation timer update processing for subtracting the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15 by a predetermined value.

(Step S620-7)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is “0”. As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15. If the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates a special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of 7 segments that constitutes the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S620-11)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0" Special symbol during the process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated, and ends the special symbol variation in-progress process. As a result, each of the segments constituting 7 segments is sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “02H”.

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special view stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol fluctuation processing.

  FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the main character lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery is a jackpot. As a result, when it is determined that it is a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-15, and when it is determined that it is not a jackpot, the process moves to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes number cut management processing. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. When the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the counter value of the high probability number cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the high probability number cut counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability gaming state is set. As a result, in the high probability gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

  Also, here, a normal symbol time short state flag is loaded to identify whether the gaming state is the non short time gaming state or the short time gaming state, and the current gaming state is the non time short gaming state Check if it is in state. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the count value of the time reduction counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the time saving number counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the normal symbol time reduction state flag corresponding to the non-time reduction gaming state is set. Thereby, in the time saving game state, the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving game state when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning a big hit.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a special-pattern-confirmed gaming state confirmation designation command indicating the gaming state when the special symbol is determined in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a count command for transmitting the number of times of high probability and the number of time reductions updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, when the special game management processing based on the one hold is ended and the special one hold or the special two hold is stored, the processing for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. It will be

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a sets data of the special motor operated product operating ram set table according to the type of the determined special symbol.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of setting the maximum number of times of operating the special electric combination. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as the counter value in the special motorized product maximum number of operations counter. . The special electric combination product maximum number-of-operations counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game starting from now. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric combination product continuous operation number counter, and the counter value of the special electric combination product continuous operation number counter is incremented by "1" at the start of each round game. The number of round games is managed. Here, along with the start of the main character game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric combination product operation frequency counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the main character game to the sub control board 330.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”, and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the major role game is started.

  FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening opening pre-processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric service product continuous operation frequency counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening open designation command for transmitting the start of opening of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 (start of round game) to the secondary control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

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

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H", and ends the large winning opening opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the special electric combination detection switching count counter is the number of special electric combination opening / closing switching counts (the number of opening and closing of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 during one round game). Determine whether it is the upper limit value. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening / closing switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric combination product operation ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric combination open / close switching number counter, the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning combination The solenoid control data for controlling the energization of the mouth solenoid 128c and the timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in the step S641-3, or the open / close door A special winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping energization of the solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By the execution of the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or the energization stopping of the open / close door solenoid 126c1, the first special winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second special winning opening solenoid 128c in the step S400-25 and the step S400-27. Control of the

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Here, the timer value saved in the special game timer is one maximum open time of the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128.

(Step S641-9)
Whether the main CPU 300a starts to energize the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c, ie, in step S641-5, the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid It is determined whether control processing for starting energization of the 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S641-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special motorized product opening / closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. The special winning opening open control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

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

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

(Step S641)
When it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric symbol combination switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. Do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, in the first large winning opening 126 or the second large winning opening 128, It is determined whether the same number of game balls as the maximum number of possible winnings in one round has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening open control process is ended, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a is required to close the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 by stopping the energization of the open / close door solenoid 126c1 and the first large winning opening solenoid 126c2 and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c. Execute the special winning opening closing process. As a result, the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 are closed.

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

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening close designation command indicating that the first special winning opening 126 and the second special winning opening 128 are closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening control process.

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing effective processing is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

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

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric service continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric service maximum action frequency counter, that is, determines whether or not the round game of the preset number of times has ended. . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric symbol continuous action frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric symbol maximum action frequency counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match The process moves to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H”.

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective processing. Thereby, the next round game will be started.

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

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “06H”.

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

  FIG. 33 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening end wait processing on the main control board 300. The special winning opening end wait processing is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

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

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the gaming state after the end of the major game. Here, the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the high probability number cut preliminary counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded, and the state data is saved. Also, in this case, according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), predetermined state data is saved in the normal symbol time short state flag and the time reduction number counter.

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

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

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “00H”, and ends the special winning opening end wait processing. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variation display of the special symbol is resumed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing relating to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but with the main control board 300, such a normal game The respective game related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

  The main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of the normal game, and the normal game management phase is associated with each of the normal game control modules. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing "normal symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", If the module for executing "normal symbol change processing" is called and the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "normal symbol stop symbol display processing" is called, and it is normal. If the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "normal electric role thing winning opening opening processing" is called, and if the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" If the module for executing the motorized winning combination opening opening control process is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", "normally rotated combination winning opening closed" Modularized call for executing processing ", when ordinary game management phase is" 06H ", the modules for performing the" normal electric won game winning opening ends wait process "is called.

  Here, each processing of the normal game control module will be described. In the present embodiment, in the normal game management process on the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase, and selects the normal game control module corresponding to the loaded normal game management phase.

  In the normal game management process on the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "00H" as the normal game management phase, selects the normal symbol variation waiting process as the normal game control module, and the common drawing hold is "0". Determine if When the main CPU 300a determines that the drawing cessation is “0”, the main symbol variation waiting process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the popular drawing suspension is not "0", a common symbol drawing lottery is carried out for the common drawing suspension (performed determination random number) stored in the first storage unit of the common drawing suspension storage area. Hit determination processing, setting processing of normal symbol stop symbol number indicating whether or not to turn on normal symbol display 168 in response to the result of common drawing lottery, determination processing of normal symbol variation time to determine normal symbol variation time Processing, setting processing of normal symbol display symbol counter for starting variable display of normal symbols, processing of normal symbol designation command to transmission buffer based on symbol type (per hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by normal symbol hitting determination processing Execute setting processing etc. Further, the main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H", and ends the normal symbol change waiting process.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads “01H” as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary symbol fluctuation processing as the ordinary game control module, and the timer value of the ordinary game timer is “ It is determined whether it is "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal gaming timer is not "0", the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter (the normal symbol display 168 is turned off) in order to repeat turning on and off of the normal symbol display 168. Or, update setting processing of a counter value indicating lighting is executed, and normal symbol variation waiting processing is ended. The normal symbol display symbol counter repeats turning on and off repeatedly at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol variation time by updating and setting the counter value indicating turning off and the counter value indicating turning on alternately. (It will blink).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal gaming timer is "0", the normal symbol display symbol counter is the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in the normal symbol display waiting process. Save. As a result, the result of the common drawing lottery is notified. In addition, main CPU300a, the setting processing to the transmission buffer of the common figure stop specified command which shows that the stop display of the normal symbol fluctuation start time which is the time when the normal symbol stop display is started and the normal symbol start is started etc Then, the normal game management phase is updated to "02H", and the normal symbol change processing is ended.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "02H" as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary symbol stop symbol display process as the ordinary game control module, and the timer value of the ordinary game timer It is determined whether it is not "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal gaming timer is not “0”, the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is “0” and determines that the result of the popular drawing lottery is not a hit (is lost), the ordinary gaming management phase is set to “00H”. It updates and ends normal symbol stop symbol display processing. Further, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" and determines that the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit, it saves the time before the public power as the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer. At the same time, the normal game management phase is updated to "03H", and the normal symbol stop symbol display process is ended. Thus, the opening and closing control of the second start port 122 is started.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "03H" as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary electric combination prize winning opening opening process as the ordinary game control module, and selects the ordinary game timer. It is determined whether the timer value is not "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is not “0”, it ends the processing for opening the normal electric jackpot winning opening.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary game timer is “0”, the main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric jackpot winning hole opening / closing switching process. In the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process, the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric combination opening and closing switching number counter, the number of times of the normal electric combination opening and closing switching (movable of the second start opening 122 during one opening and closing control When it is determined that the upper limit value of the number of times of opening and closing of the piece 122a is determined, the normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal motor combination switch open / close counter is not the upper limit value of the normal motor combination open / close switch frequency, the normal to start or stop energization of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c. Execute the motorized product solenoid energization control process. By the execution of the normal electric power product solenoid energization control process, the control of the power supply start or the power supply stop of the normal electric power accessory solenoid 122c is performed.

  The main CPU 300a saves a timer value, which is one maximum opening time of the second start port 122, in the ordinary game timer, based on the counter value of the ordinary motor-operated object switching switching number counter. If the main CPU 300a determines that the energization start control process of the ordinary motor combination solenoid 122c has been executed in the above-mentioned ordinary motor combination solenoid control process, the counter value of the number of times of switching of the ordinary combination The value is updated to the value obtained by adding “1” to “1”, and the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening / closing switching process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the energization start control processing of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c is not executed, the normal motor combination winning combination open / close opening is not performed without updating the counter value of the common combination opening / closing switching number counter. End the switching process.

  The main CPU 300a ends the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process, updates the ordinary gaming management phase to “04H”, and ends the ordinary electric combination winning opening opening pre-processing.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "04H" as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary electric role thing winning opening open control process as the ordinary game control module, and selects the ordinary electric character field. It is determined whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the winning opening / closing switching process is "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal game timer is “0”, the main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal motor combination open / close switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal motor combination open / close switching frequency. When the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is the upper limit value, the main CPU 300a executes a normal motored vehicle object closing process described later. Further, when the main CPU 300a determines that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the main CPU 300a executes the above-described ordinary electric winning combination prize opening / closing switching process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer saved in the ordinary electric jack combination winning and closing switching process is not "0", the ordinary electric jack combination prize updated in the above-mentioned second starting port passing process. It is determined whether the count value of the ball number counter has reached a specified number and the same number of gaming balls as the maximum possible winning number in one opening / closing control has entered the second starting opening 122. When the main CPU 300a determines that the number of ball entry has not reached the specified number, the normal electric jackpot winning opening opening control process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the ball number has reached the specified number, the main motor 300a stops the energization of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c to set the second start port 122 in the closed state. The item closing process is executed, and the routine power enabled state time is saved in the normal game timer, and the normal game management phase is updated to "05H", and the normal electric winning combination winning opening open control process is ended.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "05H" as the ordinary game management phase and selects the ordinary electric role thing winning opening closing effective process as the ordinary game control module, and the above-mentioned ordinary electric motor It is determined whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the bonus game winning opening control process is not "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the normal gaming timer is not “0”, the normal electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is “0”, the general power termination wait time is saved in the ordinary gaming timer, and the ordinary gaming management phase is updated to “06H” to carry out ordinary electric power. Finish the prize winning hole closing effective processing.

  In the ordinary game management process in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a loads "06H" as the ordinary game management phase, selects the ordinary electric role thing winning opening end wait process as the ordinary game control module, and the above-mentioned ordinary electric motor It is determined whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in the bonus game winning hole closing effective process is not "0". When the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary game timer is not “0”, the ordinary electric jackpot winning hole end wait process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the timer value of the ordinary game timer is “0”, the ordinary game management phase is updated to “00H”, and the ordinary electric winning combination prize hole end wait process is ended. As a result, when the common drawing reserve is stored, the variable display of the normal symbol is resumed.

  As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 300, the special game and the normal game will be advanced, but the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is in progress of such a game. Based on the above, in the sub control substrate 330, control for performing various effects is performed. Hereinafter, various effects including processing on the sub control board 330 and variation effects on the gaming machine 100 will be described.

(Example of production)
First, an example of the fluctuation effect of the no reach pattern will be described as an example of the fluctuation effect. As described above, when the main character lottery is performed on the main control board 300, the fluctuation effect of notifying the main character lottery result is executed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol, that is, over the fluctuation time of the special symbol. In this variation effect, various background images are displayed in the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed (scroll display) while being superimposed on the background image. Then, the winning combination lottery result is notified to the player by the combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c finally displayed on the effect display unit 200a in the stop state. During the fluctuation effect, the sound output device 206 outputs a sound along with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect lighting device 204 is controlled to light, and the effect role device 202 is movable. It is controlled.

  The fluctuation effects of the present embodiment are roughly classified into a no reach pattern and a reach change pattern. In the variation effect of the no reach pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are variably displayed on the background image. For example, it is assumed that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the main character lottery result is a loss. In this state, when the variation display of the special symbol is newly performed, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c start the variation display (the scroll display in the vertical direction) along with the start of the variation display of the special symbol. .

  Then, first, the effect pattern 210a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, the effect pattern 210c is stopped and displayed in a symbol form different from the effect pattern 210a. Then, the variation display of the special symbol is finished, and at substantially the same timing that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the effect pattern 210b is stopped and displayed, The combination of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, which are stopped and displayed, informs the player of the winning combination lottery result.

  In the present embodiment, at the time of the jackpot, all three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol form, and the special game is executed thereafter. On the other hand, when the main character lottery result is a loss, all three effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol form.

  Next, an example of the change effect of the reach change pattern will be described. In the fluctuation effect of the reach fluctuation pattern, for example, after the fluctuation display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c is started with the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the effect pattern 210a is stopped and displayed. After that, the effect pattern 210c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect pattern 210c is stopped and displayed in the same pattern as the effect pattern 210a.

  Thus, in the effect display unit 200a, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the specific mode (the same symbol mode), that is, the so-called "reach mode", the shapes of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are changed to the specific mode The fluctuation display is continued unlike before. Then, after that, a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and finally, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and the main character lottery result is notified to the player It will be done.

  In addition, although detailed description is abbreviate | omitted, in this embodiment, multiple presentation modes for classify | categorizing the aspect of a fluctuation presentation are provided. Of the plurality of effect modes, one of the effect modes is set in the sub control board 330 in accordance with the gaming state and the like set in the main control board 300, and the set effect mode is supported. The mode of the change production to be performed is determined. Specifically, a large number of background images displayed on the effect display unit 200a, display patterns of the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c, and the like are provided for each effect mode. And when determining the aspect of the fluctuation production, while referring to the set production mode, out of the background image corresponding to the production mode in the setting and the display pattern of the production design 210a, 210b, 210c, One of the display patterns is determined. Therefore, a different image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a according to the gaming state set in the main control board 300, and the player can play the current game by the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It becomes possible to grasp the state, for example, whether it is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

(An example of the effect determination table)
Next, the determination method of the aspect of said fluctuation presentation is demonstrated. FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram for explaining the former half fluctuation effect determination table, and FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram for explaining the latter half fluctuation effect determination table. In the present embodiment, the mode of the first half of the fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as “first half fluctuation effect”) is determined based on the fluctuation mode number (variation mode command), and the second half fluctuation is determined based on the fluctuation pattern number (variation pattern command). An aspect of the effect (hereinafter, referred to as “second-half fluctuation effect”) is determined. Specifically, in the fluctuation effect of the reach fluctuation pattern, the mode (image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a) of the fluctuation effect until the reach aspect is formed and the predetermined reach effect is started, the fluctuation mode It is determined based on the number (variation mode command), and the image pattern of the reach effect is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  Note that the fluctuation effect of the no-reach fluctuation pattern is executed when the fluctuation mode number (variation mode command) indicating that the former half fluctuation effect is not executed and the predetermined fluctuation pattern number (variation pattern command) are determined. . For example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number “00H” indicating that the former half fluctuation effect is not performed is received, the secondary control board 330 always determines “none” as the mode of the former half fluctuation effect. Further, based on the fluctuation pattern command received simultaneously, the aspect of the fluctuation effect from the start to the end is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, a first half fluctuation effect determination table in which an aspect of the first half fluctuation effect is associated with each of the fluctuation mode commands (variation mode numbers) that can be received. Is stored. The first half fluctuation effect determination table is provided for each of the effect modes, and the sub control board 330 acquires one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 when the fluctuation mode command is received, and is currently set. The first half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the variation mode command (variation mode number), an aspect of the first half variation effect is determined.

  In FIG. 34 (a), the numbers written in each selection area in which the fluctuation mode number and the aspect of the first half fluctuation effect are associated with each other are the range of random numbers allocated to the selection area, that is, the selection area Shows the selection ratio of For example, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, "none" is always determined as the mode of the first half fluctuation effect, and the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 01H is received In this case, when the variation effect of "reach A" is determined as the first half variation effect mode and the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 02H is received, the first half variation effect mode is always determined. , “Reach B” fluctuation presentation is determined. In addition, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 03H is received, the fluctuation presentation of "reach C" is always determined as the aspect of the first half of the fluctuation presentation.

Here, "None" in the first half variation production mode indicates that the first half variation production is not performed, and when "None" is determined, it is determined based on the variation pattern command described later. Only the latter half fluctuation presentation is to be executed. Further, in FIG. 34 (a), “reach A”, “reach B” and “reach C” in the first half variation production mode are respectively the design designs 210a, 210b and 210c among the variation presentation of the reach variation pattern. The image pattern displayed on the effect display part 200a until it becomes a reach aspect is shown.
These image patterns are designed in advance to coincide with the time of variation display of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

  Therefore, when the fluctuation display of the no-reach fluctuation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is necessarily received. In other words, when the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, the fluctuation display of the no-reach fluctuation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 200a. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the reach fluctuation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number other than the fluctuation mode number = 00H is always received. Become. In other words, when the fluctuation mode command other than the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number = 00H is received, the fluctuation display of the reach fluctuation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 200a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, the second half fluctuation representation in which the second half fluctuation representation mode is associated with each of the fluctuation pattern commands (variation pattern numbers) that can be received. A decision table is stored. The second half fluctuation effect determination table is provided for each of the effect modes, and the sub control board 330 acquires one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 when the fluctuation pattern command is received, and is currently set. The second half fluctuation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the variation pattern command (variation pattern number), an aspect of the second half variation presentation is determined.

  In addition, in FIG. 34 (b), the number described in each selection area in which the fluctuation pattern number and the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect are associated is allocated to the selection area, as in FIG. 34 (a). The range of the random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selected area is indicated. For example, when a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to fluctuation pattern number = 00H is received, fluctuation presentation of "no reach A" is always executed as a mode of second half fluctuation effect, and fluctuation corresponding to fluctuation pattern number = 01H When a pattern command is received, a variation effect of "no reach B" is always executed as a mode of the second half variation effect, and when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 02H is received, the second half variation As an aspect of the presentation, the variation presentation of "no reach C" is always performed.

  In addition, the mode of the fluctuation effect of "no reach A", "no reach B" and "no reach C" is a loss mode without becoming a reach mode after the display patterns 210a, 210b and 210c start the variable display. Shows an image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the stop display is performed in a mode of informing the user. Therefore, in the case where the variation pattern numbers of "00H", "01H", and "02H" are determined in main control board 300, "none" is always determined as the aspect of the first half variation effect. It is designed such that a variation mode number (variation mode command) of "00H" is determined.

  In addition, in the case where, for example, fluctuation pattern number = 03H is determined in main control board 300, “normal reach” is determined as the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect, and when fluctuation pattern number = 04H is determined, "Challenge reach" is determined as an aspect of the second half fluctuation production.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern number = 05H is determined, "super reach" is determined as an aspect of the second half fluctuation effect. The variation presentation of “normal reach”, “challenge reach” and “super reach” is performed until the stop pattern is displayed in the form of notifying the lottery result of the major character after the production symbols 210a, 210b and 210c form the reach aspect, The image pattern displayed on the effect display part 200a is shown.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the second half fluctuation effect (hereinafter referred to as "challenge reach effect") of the aspect of "challenge reach", "pattern for losing", "hit pattern", "revival hit pattern" Three types of patterns are prepared, and display modes are different. Details of each pattern of the challenge reach effect (an example of the operation effect) and the challenge reach effect will be described later.

  As described above, in the sub control board 330, the first half variation production determination table and the second half variation presentation determination table are selected according to the set rendering mode, and the effect display unit 200a is selected based on the selected table. The mode of the change effect to be displayed is determined. Further, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the main character lottery result is a hit, it is easy to determine the second half effect of the “super reach” mode. That is, it is suggested to the player that the possibility of the winning combination lottery result being high is high by the super reach effect being executed as the second half change effect.

  Below, the process in the sub control board 330 for performing said fluctuation presentation is demonstrated easily.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
The sub CPU 330 a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330 b in response to power on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 330 c.

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

(Sub timer interrupt processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining the sub timer interrupt process (S1100) executed by the sub control board 330. The sub control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) for generating clock pulses at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S 1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

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

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330 a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by one each time the sub timer interrupt processing of the relevant sub control board 330, and stop the subtraction when it reaches zero.

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

(Step S1300)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of various effects (such as change effects) executed in the gaming machine 100, and refers to the time table set for each effect, at the corresponding time stored in the time table. Perform time schedule management processing to execute corresponding processing. The details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1400)
The sub CPU 330a performs a revival hit switching control process that controls whether or not the “normal hit pattern” of the three patterns of the challenge reach effect is switched to the “revival hit pattern”. Details of the revival hit switching control process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330 a transmits commands, control signals and the like set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 330 c to each of the image control unit 340, the voice control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360 and the movable body control unit 370.

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

  FIG. 37 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation mode command reception process which is executed when the fluctuation mode command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after the variation mode command is set in step S611-13 of FIG. 26 in the main control board 300, it is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 17) in step S100-39. Ru.

(Step S1210-1)
When receiving the fluctuation mode command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received fluctuation mode command.

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in the step S1000-3, and refers to the former half fluctuation effect determination table of FIG. 34 (a) corresponding to the currently set effect mode. Based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1210-1, an aspect of the former half fluctuation effect is determined.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets a change effect execution command for executing the change effect determined in step S1210-3 in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control unit 340, the sound control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, etc., and the image control unit 340 displays a variation effect image corresponding to the received variation effect execution command. Control is made. Further, in the sound control unit 350, sound output control corresponding to the change effect image displayed on the effect display unit 200a is performed based on the received change effect execution command, and in the illumination control unit 360, Lighting control will be performed.

(Step S1210-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets data of a time table corresponding to the aspect of the first half fluctuation effect determined in step S1210-3, and ends the fluctuation mode command reception process.

  FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation pattern command reception process which is executed when the fluctuation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after the variation pattern command is set in step S611-17 of FIG. 26 in the main control substrate 300, it is transmitted to the sub control substrate 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 17) of steps S100-39. Ru.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in the step S1000-3, and refers to the second half fluctuation effect determination table of FIG. 34 (b) corresponding to the currently set effect mode. Based on the acquired effect random number and the analysis result in step S1220-1, the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect is determined. The sub CPU 330a stores the determined second half change presentation mode in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the mode of the second half variation effect determined in the process of step S1220-3 is "challenge reach". The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the mode of the second half change effect is "challenge reach", for example, based on whether or not the change pattern command corresponding to the change pattern number "04H" is received. If the sub CPU 330a receives a change pattern command corresponding to the change pattern number "04H" and determines that the second half change presentation mode determined in the process of step S1220-3 is "challenge reach", step S1221 is performed. Move to processing. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a does not receive the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number "04H" and determines that the second half variation presentation mode determined in the process of step S1220-3 is not "challenge reach", step The process proceeds to step S1220-7.

(Step S1221)
The sub CPU 330a executes challenge reach effect pattern determination processing for determining a pattern of challenge reach effect. Details of the challenge reach effect pattern determination process will be described later.
(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a sets, in the transmission buffer, a change effect execution command for executing the second half change effect determined in step S1220-3. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control unit 340, the audio control unit 350, the illumination control unit 360, etc., and the image control unit 340 performs control for displaying an image corresponding to each received command. Is done. Further, in the sound control unit 350, sound output control corresponding to the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a is performed based on each received command, and lighting control of the effect lighting device 204 is performed in the lighting control unit 360. It will be.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a sets data of the time table corresponding to the aspect of the second half fluctuation effect determined in step S1220-3. Further, when the challenge reach effect is determined as the second half change effect, data of a time table of the challenge reach effect corresponding to the pattern determined in step S1221 is set.

(Step S1220-1)
The sub CPU 330a resets the fluctuation time counting timer in order to measure the execution time of the fluctuation effect, and ends the fluctuation pattern command reception processing. Here, in the time schedule management process of step S1300, the variable time counting timer reset is added with a counter value each time the timer interrupt process, thereby counting the execution time of the fluctuation effect.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the challenge reach effect pattern determination process executed in step S1221 of the variation pattern command reception process. In the challenge reach effect pattern determination process, one pattern is determined from the three types of challenge reach effect patterns based on the winning character lottery result.

(Step S1221-1)
In step S1221-1, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the winning combination lottery result reported by the variation effect to be started is a big hit. More specifically, after the sub CPU 330a is set in the transmission buffer in step S610-11, the symbol type designation command transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 15) in step S100-39. The main character lottery result is determined based on. If the special symbol determination data included in the symbol type designation command is the type of jackpot symbol, the sub CPU 330a determines that the winning combination lottery result is a jackpot, and proceeds to the process of step S1221-3. On the other hand, if the special symbol determination data included in the symbol type designation command is the type of the lost symbol, the sub CPU 330a determines that the main character lottery result is the loss and shifts to the processing of step S1221-11.

(Step S1221-3)
In step S1221-3, the sub CPU 330a executes a resurrection hit pattern determination lottery that draws whether or not to determine a "resurrection hit pattern" as a pattern of challenge reach effect, and proceeds to processing of step S1221-5. In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, among the three types of challenge reach effect patterns, two types of patterns, "normal hit pattern" and "resurrection hit pattern", are executed when the main character lottery result is a big hit It corresponds to the pattern. The sub CPU 330a, for example, performs a lottery as to whether or not to determine the "resurrection hit pattern" using the resurrection hit pattern determination table (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 330b. In the revival pattern determination table, for example, three out of 100 numerical values of 0 to 99 (for example, 0 to 2) are assigned to "hits" indicating that "resurrection hit pattern" is determined, and the remaining 97 This number is assigned to "loss" which indicates that "pattern for revival hit" can not be determined. The sub CPU 330a generates a random number in the numerical range of 0 to 99, and determines the resurrection pattern based on whether this random number is included in the numerical range allocated to "hit" or "loss" in the resurrection pattern determination table. Determine the success of the lottery. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the winning probability of the "resurrection hit pattern" is 3/100, which is extremely lower than 97/100 which is the probability that the "resurrection hit pattern" is not won.

(Step S1221-5)
In step S1221-5, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the resurrection hit pattern determination lottery in the process of step S1221-3 has been won. If the sub CPU 330a determines that the pattern determination lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S1221-7. On the other hand, if it is determined that the sub CPU 330a has not won the pattern determination lottery, the sub CPU 330a proceeds to the processing of step S1221-9.

(Step S1221-7)
In step S1221-7, the sub CPU 330a determines the pattern of the challenge reach effect as the "resurrection hit pattern" based on having won the pattern determination lottery, and proceeds to the process of step S1221-13.

(Step S1221-9)
In step S1221-9, the sub CPU 330a determines the pattern of the challenge reach effect as the “normal hit pattern” based on the selection failure in the pattern determination lottery, and proceeds to the process of step S1221-13.

(Step S1221-11)
In step S1221-11, the sub CPU 330a determines the pattern of the challenge reach effect as the “pattern for losing” based on the fact that the winning combination lottery result is a loss, and proceeds to the process of step S1221-13.

(Step S1221-13)
In step S1221-13, the sub CPU 330a stores the challenge reach effect pattern determined in any of the processes in steps S1221-7 to S1221-11 in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c, and the process of step S1221-15 is performed. Move.

(Step S1221-15)
In step S1221-15, the sub CPU 330a creates a challenge reach effect pattern command, ends the challenge reach effect pattern determination process, and returns to the variation pattern command reception process (see FIG. 38). The challenge reach effect pattern command includes information on a pattern of challenge reach effect stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c in the process of step S1221-13. The challenge reach effect pattern command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control unit 340 in the output control process of step S1107 together with the variation effect execution command set in the transmission buffer in step S1220-7. When the image control unit 340 receives the change effect execution command and the challenge reach effect pattern command, the image control unit 340 executes challenge reach effect with a pattern included in the challenge reach effect pattern command as a second half change effect.

(An example of challenge reach production)
In the challenge reach effect, the player is prompted to operate the effect lever 208 b (an example of one operation means), and the image of any one of a plurality of types (three types in this example) corresponds to the operation. It is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The challenge reach effect is performed in a display mode that does not disturb the variable display in the effect display unit 200a during the execution of the change effect of stopping and displaying in a mode of notifying the large winning lottery result after the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are variably displayed. Be done. Here, with reference to FIGS. 40 to 42, an example of a display mode will be described for each of the “pattern for losing”, the “pattern for hitting”, and the “pattern for hitting back” in the challenge reach effect.

  First, with reference to FIG. 39 and using FIG. 40, an example of the display mode of the challenge reach effect by the “pattern for losing” will be described. FIGS. 40 (a) to 40 (d) show, in this order, the display mode of the effect display unit 200a in the "pattern for losing" in time series.

  In this example, it is assumed that a major player lottery result to notify of a fluctuation effect executed together with the challenge reach effect is a loss. For this reason, in the challenge reach effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 39, the sub CPU 330a is the type of the lost symbol, and the special symbol determination data included in the symbol type designation command is the lost symbol type, It is determined that there is (No in step S1221-1), the aspect of the challenge reach effect is determined as the "pattern for losing" (step S1221-11), and the determined "pattern for losing" is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c. It memorize | stores (step S1221-13) and creates a challenge reach presentation pattern command (step S1221-15). Thereby, the challenge reach effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control unit 340, and the challenge reach effect with the “pattern for losing” is started at the start of the second half change effect.

  FIG. 40 (a) shows the state of the effect display portion 200a at the time when the second half fluctuation effect in the aspect of "challenge reach", that is, when the challenge reach effect is started, when the rendering symbols 210a, 210b, 210c form the reach aspect. It shows. At the time shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the effect display unit 200a, the reach pattern is formed by the stop display of the effect symbols 210a and 210c in the same “1” display mode. The effect pattern 210b is scrolled in the direction indicated by the downward thick arrow.

  FIG.40 (b) has shown the display mode of the effect display part 200a after the predetermined time progress from the start time of the challenge reach production shown to Fig.40 (a). At the time shown in FIG. 40 (b), an operation guide display (in this example, a character string image) which is a display prompting the player to operate the effect lever 208b such as "Take the lever!" In the central region of the effect display portion 200a. The display of) has been done. As a result, it is informed to the player that the challenge reach effect which is the effect having the game property using the effect lever 208 b is started. In the challenge reach effect, by performing the operation guide display, it is possible to provide the player with a game having a sense of tension as if he is challenging a game that draws a big hit by the operation of the effect lever 208 b.

  When the operation guide display is started, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are displayed in the upper right area of the effect display unit 200a so as not to inhibit the operation guide display. In this example, in the region of the upper right corner in the effect display unit 200a, the effect symbols 210a and 210c stop in the display mode of "1", and the effect symbol 210b continues to scroll in the direction indicated by the downward thick arrow. It is done. In addition, the operation guide display is also performed in a mode that does not inhibit the variable display in the area of the upper right corner in the effect display unit 200a.

  The display mode shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b) is a common display mode displayed in any of the three types of challenge reach effects.

  FIG. 40 (c) shows the display mode of the effect display unit 200a after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 3 seconds) from the start of the operation guide display shown in FIG. 40 (b). At the time point shown in FIG. 40 (c), the operation guide display has ended. Also, at the time shown in FIG. 40 (c), based on the fact that the player operates the effect lever 208b in the display period (for example, 3 seconds) of the operation guide display shown in FIG. 40 (b), Over almost the entire area, an image pattern (hereinafter referred to as a "failed image pattern") that produces a visual effect such as a broken screen is displayed.

  The failure image pattern is, for example, a moving image. In addition, the failure image pattern is an image pattern displayed in the challenge reach effect of the “pattern for losing” which is determined based on the fact that the major player lottery result is a loss. Therefore, the failure image pattern is an image pattern corresponding to the major player lottery losing. In addition, the gaming machine 100 displays an image prompting the operation of the effect lever 208b, and then an image showing the game result is displayed according to the operation of the effect lever 208b, whereby the challenge reach effect is executed. The player can be made to recognize as if the game result reflecting the operation of the effect lever 208 b is notified. For this reason, the failure image pattern is also an image pattern for notifying the player that the game result of applying a jackpot is a failure. Further, at the time point shown in FIG. 40 (c), the variation display in the area of the upper right corner in the effect display unit 200a is continued as at the time point shown in FIG. 40 (b).

  FIG. 40 (d) shows a display mode of the effect display unit 200a at the end of the challenge reach effect at a point in time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display of the failed image pattern shown in FIG. 40 (c). . At the time shown in FIG. 40 (d), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination of "191" which is an example of the lost stop display mode in the central region of the effect display unit 200a. As a result, the player is informed that the major player lottery result is a loss.

  As described above, in the challenge reach effect by the “pattern for losing”, the image pattern common to the respective patterns shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b) and the “pattern for losing” shown in FIG. 40 (c) It is composed of a unique image pattern (failed image pattern).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40 and using FIG. 41, an example of the display mode of the challenge reach effect by the “resurrection hit pattern” will be described. FIG. 41A to FIG. 41D show, in this order, the display mode of the effect display unit 200 a in the “resurrection hit pattern” in time series.

  In the present example, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery result of informing of the fluctuation effect executed together with the challenge reach effect is the jackpot. For this reason, in the challenge reach effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 39, the sub CPU 330a is the type of big hit symbol when the special symbol determination data included in the symbol type designation command is the type of big hit symbol, It is determined that there is (YES in step S1221-1), the resurrection hit pattern determination lottery is executed (step S1221-3), it is determined that the resurrection hit pattern determination lottery is won (YES in step S1221-5), the challenge reach The effect pattern is determined to be "resurrection hit pattern" (step S1221-7), and the determined "resurrection hit pattern" is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c (step S1221-13), and the challenge reach effect pattern command is Create (step S1221-15) . Thereby, the challenge reach effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control unit 340, and at the start of the second half change effect, the challenge reach effect with the "resurrection hit pattern" is started.

  FIG. 41 (a) shows a display mode of the effect display unit 200a at a time after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 3 seconds) from the start of the operation guide display shown in FIG. 40 (b). After the end of the operation guide display of "resurrection hit pattern" shown in FIG. 41 (a), the player operates the effect lever 208b in the display period (for example, 3 seconds) of the operation guide display shown in FIG. 40 (b) Based on the above, the moving image of the failure image pattern is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, as at the time point shown in FIG. 40 (c). Further, at the time point shown in FIG. 41 (a), the variable display in the area of the upper right corner in the effect display unit 200a is continued.

  FIG. 41 (b) shows the display mode of the effect display unit 200a after a predetermined time has elapsed from the display start time of the failed image pattern shown in FIG. 41 (a). At the time shown in FIG. 41 (b), the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are temporarily stopped and displayed in the combination of "191" which is an example of the lost stop display mode in the central region of the effect display unit 200a. Here, the temporary stop display means, for example, that the effect pattern is displayed at a predetermined position in a slightly shaken state. In addition, the effect pattern displayed as being temporarily stopped is visually recognized as substantially stopped by the player.

  FIG.41 (c) has shown the display mode of the effect display part 200a of the time after predetermined time progress has passed since the display start time of the temporary stop display of the production | presentation symbol shown in FIG.41 (b). At the time point shown in FIG. 41 (c), the temporary stop display ends for the effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c, and the scroll display is started at high speed in the direction indicated by the downward thick arrow.

  FIG. 41 (d) shows the display mode of the effect display unit 200a after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the high-speed change display of the effect design shown in FIG. 41 (c). At the time shown in FIG. 41C, the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are stopped and displayed in the combination of “111” which is an example of the big hit stop display mode in the central region of the effect display unit 200a. As a result, the player is informed that the large-lottery lottery result is a big hit.

  As described above, the challenge reach effect based on the “resurrection hit pattern” is an image pattern common to the respective patterns shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b), and FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c) It is comprised by the image pattern (combination of a failure image pattern, temporary stop display, and a high-speed fluctuation display) intrinsic | native to the "pattern for revival hit" shown to. Further, the image pattern unique to the “survival hit pattern” is an image pattern corresponding to the jackpot of the jackpot lottery.

  Moreover, in the challenge reach effect of "resurrection hit pattern", after the operation guide is displayed, a failure image pattern is once displayed as shown in FIG. 41 (a), and as shown in FIG. 41 (b) The effect pattern is displayed temporarily. As a result, the player's expectation for the jackpot is temporarily reduced. However, the player's sense of expectation to the jackpot is improved again by the start of the high-speed variable display shown in FIG. 41 (c), and the jackpot is informed by the jackpot stop display mode as shown in FIG. 41 (d). By doing this, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game. The gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can provide a variety of games by executing the challenge reach effect based on the “resurrection hit pattern”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 and using FIG. 42, an example of the display mode of the challenge reach effect by the “normal hit pattern” will be described. FIG. 42 (a) to FIG. 42 (d) show, in this order, the display mode of the effect display unit 200a in the "normal hit pattern" in time series.

  In the present example, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery result of informing of the fluctuation effect executed together with the challenge reach effect is the jackpot. For this reason, in the challenge reach effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 39, the sub CPU 330a is the type of big hit symbol when the special symbol determination data included in the symbol type designation command is the type of big hit symbol, It is determined that there is (YES in step S1221-1), the resurrection hit pattern determination lottery is executed (step S1221-3), and it is determined that the resurrection hit pattern determination lottery is not won (NO in step S1221-5), The pattern of the challenge reach effect is determined to be the "normal hit pattern" (step S1221-9), and the determined "revival hit pattern" is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c (step S1221-13). Create a command Thereby, the challenge reach effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control unit 340, and the challenge reach effect with the “normal hit pattern” is started at the start of the second half change effect.

  FIG. 42 (a) shows a display mode of the effect display unit 200a at a time after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 3 seconds) from the start of the operation guide display shown in FIG. 40 (b). After completion of the operation guide display of the “normal hit pattern” shown in FIG. 42 (a), based on the fact that the player operates the effect lever 208b in the display period (for example, 3 seconds) of the operation guide display, As shown in b), an image pattern (hereinafter referred to as a "successful image pattern") including a character string image of "Congratulations !!" is displayed over substantially the entire area of the effect display unit 200a. The success image pattern is an image pattern displayed in the challenge reach effect of the “pattern for normal hitting” determined based on the fact that the winning character lottery result is a big hit. Therefore, the success image pattern is an image pattern corresponding to the large winning lottery being a big hit. In addition, the success image pattern is also an image pattern for notifying the player that the game result of winning a jackpot is success. Moreover, at the time shown in FIG. 42A, the variable display in the area of the upper right corner in the effect display unit 200a is continued.

  FIG. 42 (b) shows the display mode of the effect display unit 200a at the end of the challenge reach effect at a point in time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display of the successful image pattern shown in FIG. 42 (a). . At the time shown in FIG. 40 (b), the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are stopped and displayed in the combination of "111" which is an example of the big hit stop display mode in the central region of the effect display unit 200a. As a result, the player is informed that the large-lottery lottery result is a big hit.

  As described above, the challenge reach effect based on the “normal hit pattern” is an image pattern common to the respective patterns shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b) and “normal hit for shown in FIG. 42 (a) "Pattern" is composed of an image pattern (successful image pattern) specific to the image. In addition, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the display time of the image pattern unique to the “normal hitting pattern” is the display of the image pattern unique to the “resurrection hit pattern” shown in FIG. 41 (a) to FIG. It is identical to the time. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, at least the presentation time of the challenge reach presentation in the "normal hit pattern" and the presentation time of the challenge reach presentation in the "resurrection hit pattern" become the same.

  In addition, the image patterns specific to each pattern of the challenge reach effect ("pattern for losing", "pattern for resurrection hit" and "pattern for normal hit") described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 42 correspond to the main character lottery results, respectively. ing.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the “pattern for losing” in response to the player operating the effect lever 208 b in the display period (for example, 3 seconds) of the operation guide display shown in FIG. A unique image pattern in each of the "resurrection hit pattern" and the "normal hit pattern" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. However, if the effect lever 208b is not operated in the display period of the operation guide display, the predetermined time from the end of the operation guide display to the notification of the winning combination lottery result (the same as the display time of the image pattern unique to each pattern Over time, for example, the variation display of the effect pattern similar to that continued in the upper right corner area in FIG. 40 (b) is performed in the central area. When the effect lever 208b is not operated during the display period of the operation guide display, an image pattern different from the image pattern unique to each pattern is displayed for the same time as the display time of the image pattern unique to each pattern It may be displayed on the unit 200a.

  Next, the time schedule management process (step S1300) in the sub timer interrupt process (see FIG. 36) will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the flow of time schedule management processing.

(Step S 1300-1)
The sub CPU 330a first adds the counter value of the fluctuation time counting timer, and updates the execution time of the fluctuation effect.

(Step S1300-3)
The sub CPU 330a refers to the timetable of each effect (for example, challenge reach effect) set during the execution of the change effect, and sets various commands in the transmission buffer according to the current execution time of the change effect. The control process of turning on / off various flags is executed, and the time schedule management process is ended.

  As an example, sub CPU 330a refers to the time table, and at the timing when the second half fluctuation effect determined in step S1220-3 is started, the second half fluctuation effect start flag stored in the predetermined storage area of sub RAM 330c Set to on state. Further, when the pattern of the challenge reach effect is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c, the sub CPU 330a clears (updates with blank) the pattern stored at the timing when the second half change effect is ended.

(An example of revival hit switching control processing)
FIG. 44 is a flow chart for explaining an example of the flow of resurrection switching control process (step S1400) in the sub timer interrupt process. The revival hit switching control process is processing for controlling whether or not the pattern of the challenge reach effect ("normal hit pattern") is switched to the "revival hit pattern".

(Step S1400-1)
In step S 1400-1, the sub CPU 330 a determines whether or not the challenge reach effect is being executed. If the sub CPU 330 a reads out the challenge reach effect pattern stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330 c and determines that the read out pattern is not blank and that the challenge reach effect is being executed, the process of step S 1400-3 Move to On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the read pattern is blank and it is determined that the challenge reach effect is not being executed, the process of step S1400-3 and subsequent steps is not executed, and the revival hit switching control process ends, and the sub timer interrupt process Return to 38).

(Step S1400-3)
In step S1400-3, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not switching to the "resurrection hit pattern" has been determined. The sub CPU 330a determines whether switching of the reach effect mode has been executed according to the state of the resurrection hit switching flag. The revival hit switching flag is a flag indicating whether or not the switch to the "revival hit pattern" has been determined depending on whether it is in the on state, and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 330c. If the sub CPU 330a determines that the resurrection hit switching flag is in the OFF state and that switching to the "resurrection hit pattern" has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S1400-5. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330a determines that the resurrection hit switching flag is in the on state and the switching to the "resurrection hit pattern" is determined, the sub CPU 330a proceeds to the process of step S1400-13.

(Step S1400-5)
In step S1400-5, the sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the pattern of the challenge reach effect read out in step S1400-1 (the pattern determined in the challenge reach effect pattern determination process (step S1221)) is a “normal hit pattern”. judge. If the sub CPU 330 a determines that the pattern read in step S 1400-1 is the “normal hit pattern”, the process proceeds to step S 1400-7. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330 a determines that the read pattern is not the “normal hit pattern”, the sub CPU 330 a ends the resurrection hit switching control processing without executing the processing of step S1400-7 and returns to the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1400-7)
In step S1400-7, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the current time, that is, the execution time point of the resurrection switching control process, is within the display period of the operation guide display. In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after the second half variation presentation is started is set as the display period of the operation guide display. In the gaming machine 100, the time of the fluctuation display of the former half fluctuation effect in the reach fluctuation pattern is set to, for example, all 11 seconds. That is, the second half fluctuation presentation in the reach fluctuation pattern is started 11 seconds after the start of the fluctuation presentation. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the display period of the operation guide display is from 11 seconds to 14 seconds (= 11 second + 3 seconds) after the start of the variation effect. The sub CPU 330a refers to the second half fluctuation effect start flag set in step S1210-1 and the counter value of the fluctuation time counting timer updated in step S1300-1 to determine whether the current display period is for operation guide display Determine

  More specifically, in the sub CPU 330a, the second half variation effect start flag is in the on state, and the counter value of the variation time counting timer is a value indicating a period from 11 seconds to 14 seconds after the start of the variation effect. In this case, it is determined that the present time is in the display period of the operation guide display, and the process proceeds to step S1400-9. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330 a has the second half fluctuation presentation start flag in the OFF state, or if the counter value of the fluctuation time counting timer is not a value indicating a period from 11 seconds to 14 seconds after the start of fluctuation presentation. Then, it is determined that the present is not the display period of the operation guide display, the recovery hit switching control processing is ended without executing the processing of step S1400-9 and subsequent steps, and the processing returns to the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1400-9)
In step S1400-9, the sub CPU 330a determines whether an input operation of the press button 208a has been detected. More specifically, if the sub CPU 330 a determines that an operation detection signal is input from the rendering operation device detection switch 208 s that detects that the press button 208 a has been operated, the process proceeds to step S 1400-11. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 330 a determines that the operation detection signal is not input from the rendering operation device detection switch 208 s, the resurrection hit switching control processing is ended without executing the processing of step S 1400-11 and subsequent steps, and the sub timer interrupt processing is performed. Return.

(Step S1400-11)
In step S1400-11, the sub CPU 330a sets the revival hit switching flag to the on state, ends the revival hit switching control processing, and returns to the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1400-13)
In step S1400-13, the sub CPU 330a determines whether the display period of the operation guide display has ended. More specifically, the sub CPU 330a operates the current when the second half fluctuation production start flag is on and the count value of the fluctuation time counting timer indicates 14 seconds or more after the start of the fluctuation production. It is determined that it is the end timing of the display period of the guide display, and the process proceeds to step S1400-15. On the other hand, the sub CPU 330a displays the operation guide when the second half fluctuation production start flag is off or when the counter value of the fluctuation time counting timer does not indicate 14 seconds after the start of the fluctuation production. It is determined that it is not the end timing of the step S1400-15, and the reversion hit switching control process is ended without executing the process of step S1400-15 and the process returns to the sub timer interrupt process.

(Step S1400-15)
In step S1400-15, the sub CPU 330a creates a recovery hit switching command, sets it in the transmission buffer, ends the recovery hit switching control processing, and returns to the sub timer interrupt processing. At this time, the sub CPU 330a sets the revival hit switching flag to the off state. The revival hit switching command set in the transmission buffer is sent to the image control unit 340 in the output control process of step S1107. Thereby, after the end of the operation guide display in the challenge reach effect, the display of the image pattern unique to the "resurrection hit pattern" is started in the effect display unit 200a. More specifically, after the end of the operation guide display, the image unique to the “normal hit pattern” determined in the challenge reach effect pattern determination process in step S1221 is transmitted by transmitting the revival hit switching command to the image control unit 340. Instead of the pattern (see FIG. 42 (a)), an image pattern (see FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c)) unique to the "resurrection hit pattern" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, of the plurality of operation means (the push button 208a, the effect lever 208b, and the rotating portion 208c) in the effect operating device 208 during execution of the operation guide display in the effect display unit 200a. When the remaining operation means (in this example, the push button 208a) other than the one operation means (in this example, the effect lever 208b) whose operation is prompted by the operation guide display is operated, a plurality of image patterns Among them, an image pattern (an example of a specific image pattern) unique to the "resurrection hit pattern" is displayed. In addition, as described above, the image pattern unique to the "resurrection hit pattern" includes a failed image pattern corresponding to the result of the lottery for the winning combination being lost. Therefore, when the push button 208a is operated during execution of the operation guide display, the sub CPU 330a determines a specific lottery regardless of the lottery result (in this example, the big hit) in which the fluctuation effect during execution of the operation guide display is notified. The failure image pattern corresponding to the result (in this example, the loss) is displayed.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the challenge reach is achieved by pressing the pressing button 208 a instead of the effect lever 208 b instructed by the player during the display period of the operation guide display. The "normal hit pattern" in the presentation can be switched to the "resurrection hit pattern". As a result, the player can not view the "reach hit pattern" which can not be viewed unless the player wins the revival hit pattern determination lottery (step S1221-3) in which the winning probability is set very low. If it is, you can view it by your own intention.

  In addition, pattern switching of the challenge reach effect based on the operation of the push button 208a during the display period of the operation guide display is, for example, concealed so that it can not be known that it is not a player who has experienced many games in the gaming machine 100 Production (hidden production). For example, a player who knows the hidden effect can achieve achievement of the awarding condition (a kind of the viewed effect is equal to or more than a predetermined number) in the hit-WIN system more easily than a player who does not know the hidden effect. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can give the player a sense of achievement for the game and improve the player's willingness to challenge the provision condition of the benefit in the hit-WIN system.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the pattern of the challenge reach effect is switched to the "resurrection hit pattern", the failure image pattern is always displayed regardless of the winning combination lottery result. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 does not display whether a failed image pattern is displayed or not for the player whose pattern of the challenge reach effect has been switched to the "resurrection hit pattern" by his own intention, but at the end of the challenge reach effect. That is, it is possible to concentrate the player's awareness on the aspect of the effect symbol that is displayed stopped at the end of the second half change effect. Thus, the gaming machine 100 can improve the interest of the player in the game.

(Modification)
In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the operation means by which operation is urged by operation guide display in challenge reach production was made into production lever 208b, the present invention is not limited to this. The operation means for prompting the operation by the operation guide display may be any of the press button 208a, the effect lever 208b and the rotating portion 208c in the effect operating device 208.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the image pattern displayed after the temporary stop display (see FIG. 41 (b)) of the challenge reach effect of the “resurrection hit pattern” is limited to the high-speed fluctuation display (refer to FIG. 41 (c)). I can not. For example, instead of the high-speed change display, a dark change effect in which the effect display unit 200 a turns dark may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 300 for controlling the progress of the game and the sub control board 330 for executing and controlling the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 cooperate as described above. By doing this, it was decided that a variable presentation would be performed. However, in the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the respective functions described above.

  Further, in the above embodiment, four games combining two game states having different jackpot win probabilities and two game states having different entry eases of the game ball to the second starting opening 122. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this.

  In the above embodiment, the special 2 hold is read prior to the special 1 hold, but the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold may be read in the winning order, that is, in the stored order, or the special 1 hold. May be read prior to the special hold. In any case, when the start condition set in advance is satisfied, the hold information is read in the order set in advance, and based on the random number value for the high winnings read as the hold information, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the main game Good.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where two starting openings of the 1st starting opening 120 and the 2nd starting opening 122 were provided, one starting opening may be sufficient and three or more may be sufficient. In addition, when the 2nd starting opening 122 is in a closed state, although it constituted so that a game ball could not enter into the 2nd starting opening 122 concerned, when the 2nd starting opening 122 is in a closed state, The game ball may enter at a certain frequency.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a corresponds to an example of the lottery means of the present invention, and the sub CPU 330a corresponds to the fluctuation effect control means and the operation effect control means.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention and the modifications thereof have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments and the like. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is naturally understood that they are also within the technical scope of the present invention. Be done.

100 game machine 108 game board 200a effect indicator 208 effect operation device 208a pushing button 208b effect lever 208c rotary unit 330 secondary control board 330a sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM
340 image control unit 350 audio control unit 360 illumination control unit 370 movable body control unit

Claims (3)

Lottery means for performing lottery of whether or not to win a win based on a random number acquired on the occasion of the game ball having won in the starting winning opening, and for deriving a lottery result;
A fluctuation effect control means capable of controlling execution of a fluctuation effect for stopping and displaying the symbol in a mode in which the lottery result is notified after the predetermined symbol is variably displayed on the display device;
A plurality of operation means operable by the player;
A plurality of images are displayed when an operation guide is displayed to prompt the user to operate one of the plurality of operation means while the variation effect is being executed, and the one operation means is operated while the operation guide is displayed. Operation effect control means capable of controlling execution of operation effects for displaying any image pattern of the patterns on the display device;
Equipped with
The operation effect control means, when the remaining operation means other than the one operation means among the plurality of operation means are operated during execution of the operation guide display, a specific image among the plurality of image patterns A game machine characterized by displaying a pattern on the display device. Each of the plurality of image patterns corresponds to the lottery result derived by the lottery means,
The operation effect control means, when the remaining operation means is operated during the execution of the operation guide display, a specific lottery regardless of the lottery result notified by the fluctuation effect during the operation guide display. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein an image pattern corresponding to a result is displayed as the specific image pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the specific image pattern is an image pattern corresponding to a lottery result indicating non-winning among lottery results derived by the lottery means.

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