JP2019072079A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the interest of a game. SOLUTION: In a specific game state which is set after a big role game and is relatively advantageous to a player, an execution pattern of a set effect in which four symbol display processes are set as one set is determined. The execution pattern of the set effect is performed every time the symbol display process is executed four times based on four consecutive hold information. [Selection Diagram] FIG. 44.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which gaming balls flow down a gaming area.

  Conventionally, pending information is stored in the storage unit on the condition that the gaming ball has entered the starting opening, and when the starting condition is satisfied, the pending information stored in the storage unit is read out and a main character lottery is performed. A gaming machine is known in which a large winning game in which a large winning opening is opened can be executed when a large winning is won by a large winning lottery.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine provided with a gaming state in which gaming balls are gradually increased by a small hit game as a gaming state advantageous to a player.

Patent No. 5947250

  In the gaming machine, there is a problem that the player remembers a sense of fatigue and the interest of the game is lowered by the same effect being repeatedly executed many times.

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

  In order to solve the above problems, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game board on which a game area where a game ball flows down is formed, a start area provided in the game area, and entry of the game ball into the start area The reserve storage means for acquiring reserve information and storing it in the storage unit under the condition and any of a plurality of types of stop symbols including at least a big hit symbol and a non-big hit symbol on the basis of the hold information by establishment of the start condition. When the fluctuation time of the symbol is displayed in the symbol display section, the fluctuation display of the symbol is performed, and the fluctuation time elapses. The symbol display means performing symbol display processing for stopping and displaying the stop symbol on the symbol display unit, and the big winning opening is opened when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit The main character game execution means to perform the main character game to be played, and continuously each time the symbol display processing is performed a predetermined number of times during a preset period, or whenever the predetermined number of pieces of hold information is obtained or stored Effect determination means for determining an execution pattern of at least a part of the effect during the symbol display process performed based on each of the plurality of suspension information based on the plurality of suspension information; And an effect executing means for executing an effect according to the determination.

  Further, the variation time when the non-big hit symbol is determined during the predetermined period includes a first time and a second time longer than the first time, and the effect determination means It is preferable that the execution pattern of the effect is determined based on a plurality of the hold information including at least the hold information in which the fluctuation time is determined in the second time.

  Further, the fluctuation time determination means determines the fluctuation time as the second time for each predetermined number of times of the symbol display processing during the predetermined period, and the effect determination means determines the fluctuation time as the second time. It is preferable to determine the execution pattern of the effect as the hold information determined at time as the first hold information of the plurality of the hold information.

  In addition, the game proceeds in any of a plurality of game states having different game progress conditions, including a non-specific game state and a specific game state in which the game progresses more advantageously than the non-specific game state, in the specific game state The game state changing means is configured to change the game state to the non-specific game state when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the effect determination means is a final hold information of the plurality of continuous hold information. If the specific gaming state continues even after the end of the symbol display process based on the, the continuation pattern for notifying the continuation of the specific gaming state is determined as the execution pattern of the effect, and a plurality of continuous hold information items When the specific gaming state ends after the symbol display processing based on any of the above ends, the end of notifying the end of the specific gaming state as an execution pattern of the effect ends It may be determined to turn.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

It is a perspective view of a game machine showing the state where the door was opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a block diagram of a game machine. 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 the game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of a big-prize game. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. It is a flowchart explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the power-off save processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the switch management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the gate passage processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol random number acquisition processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the special game management processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special symbol change waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol variation number decision processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special symbol variation in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening opening and closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining big winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the special winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flowchart explaining the normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining processing during the normal symbol change in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the processing in the main control board of the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening opening pretreatment. It is a flowchart explaining the normal motor winning combination prize winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal motor winning combination winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining the change pattern number determined by the high probability game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in a high probability game state. It is a figure explaining an example of the set production of a continuation pattern and a promotion pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the set production of an end pattern and a revival pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the sub CPU initialization process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the sub timer interrupt process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the prefetch designation | designated command reception process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation | variation command reception process in a sub control board.

  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, an inner frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 in an openable / closable manner by a hinge mechanism, The middle frame 104 is provided with a front frame 106 attached so as to be able to open and close by a hinge mechanism.

  Similar to the outer frame 102, in the middle frame 104, 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 game board 108 and the transparent plate 110 face 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.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in this figure, 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 operation handle 112 is provided so as to allow the player to rotate, and when the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a firing operation, the operation handle 112 is not shown at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112. The game ball is fired by the firing mechanism. The game balls fired in this manner are guided to the game area 116 by rising 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. The gaming board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and a windmill, and the gaming balls guided to the gaming area 116 collide with the nails and the windmill so as to flow down and roll in irregular directions.

  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 firing 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 game 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 through which game balls can enter. These general winning openings 118, first starting opening 120, 2 When the game ball enters the start opening 122, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player. The number of winning balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of winning balls to be paid out at each of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122 may be different. The same number of balls may be set. At this time, it is possible to set the number of award balls to be paid out by entering the game ball into the first start opening 120 and to set the number of award balls to be paid out into the second start opening 122 by entering the game ball. is there.

  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 1 special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits such as whether or not the player can execute a major game or a small hit game which is advantageous for the player, and what kind of a game state is to be made in the subsequent game state. 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.

  Also, the second start port 122 is located in the second gaming area 116b, and only the game balls flowing down the second gaming area 116b can enter or the game entered into the second gaming area 116b The ball is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the gaming ball that has entered the first gaming area 116a. The second starting opening 122 is constituted by a starting variable winning device having a movable piece 122b, 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 as to be able to open and close the movable piece 122b, and when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, entry of the game ball into the second start port 122 is impossible or It is difficult. 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 122b is opened for a predetermined time Controlled by As described above, when the movable piece 122 b is in the open state, the movable piece 122 b functions as a receptacle for guiding the gaming ball to the second starting opening 122, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting opening 122.

  Furthermore, a first large winning opening 126 and a second large winning opening 128 are provided in the lower part of the game area 116. In the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128, only the game balls flowing down the second game area 116b can enter, or the game balls entering the second game area 116b are It is disposed at a position where it is easier to enter than the gaming ball that has entered the first gaming area 116a. 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 opening and closing door 126b so that the opening and closing door 126b normally closes the first large winning opening 126 and the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126. It is maintained in the closed state where the ball is impossible. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned large-prize game is executed, the open / close door 126b is opened, and the open / close door 126b functions as a saucer so that the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 126 Transition to the state. 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 128b, 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 maintained in a closed state that makes it impossible to enter the ball. On the other hand, when the aforementioned small hit game is executed, the open / close door 128b is opened, the open / close door 128b functions as a receiving tray, and the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 128 Transition to open state. Then, when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 128, a predetermined winning ball is paid out to the player.

  It should be noted that the bottom of the game area 116 did not enter 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 A discharge port 130 for discharging the game balls from the game area 116 to the back side of the game board 108 is provided.

  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. A presentation lighting device 204 comprising a lamp, a voice output device 206 comprising a speaker, and a presentation button 208 for receiving an operation of the player.

  The effect display device 200 includes a main effect display unit 200a including an image display unit for displaying an image and a sub effect display unit 201a. The main effect display unit 200 a is disposed so as to be visible from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in a substantially central portion of the gaming board 108. In the main effect display unit 200a, effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c are variably displayed as shown, and the main character lottery result is informed to the player by the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 210a, 210b and 210c. The presentation will be executed. Further, the sub effect display unit 201a is provided above the main effect display unit 200a, and an auxiliary effect image is displayed during the change effect.

  The effect role device 202 is disposed in front of the main effect display unit 200a, and is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 108, but the above-mentioned effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are being displayed in a variable manner, etc. It moves to the front of the main effect display unit 200a to give the player a feeling of expectation of a big hit.

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

  The voice output device 206 is provided at the upper position of the front frame 106 and the lower position of the outer frame 102, and various directions toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 according to the image etc. displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. Output voice.

  The effect button 208 is formed of a button for receiving the pressing operation of the player, and 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. The effect button 208 is activated in accordance with the image etc. displayed on the main 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.

  In the figure, reference numeral 132 is an upper plate to which a winning ball paid out from the gaming machine 100 and a gaming ball lent out from the gaming ball lending device are guided, and when the upper plate 132 is full of gaming balls, the gaming ball is It will be 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 pressing the ball removal knob 134a, and the ball removal hole It is possible to discharge the game ball below 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 displays 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. 3 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 includes 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.

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

  In addition, the main control board 300 includes a normal electric combination solenoid 122c for operating the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 and a first large winning opening solenoid for operating the open / close door 126b for opening and closing the first large winning opening 126. 126c and a second large winning opening solenoid 128c for operating the open / close door 128b for opening and closing the second large winning opening 128 are connected, and the main control board 300 causes the second start opening 122 and the first large winning opening 126, the opening and closing control of the second big winning opening 128 is performed.

  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.

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

  The payout control board 310 performs control for 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 via the payout control board 310 and the game information output board 312. , And a hall computer of a 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, the number of game balls paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316 s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be paid out are paid out to the player.

  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 countersink 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 sent to the payout control board 310 every time the gaming balls pass through the passage. It is supposed to be input.

  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, to the payout control substrate 310, a emission control circuit 320 is communicably connected bi-directionally. The launch control circuit 320 grants launch when receiving launch control data from the payout control board 310. The launch control circuit 320 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 and detecting that the player has touched the operation handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operation angle of the operation handle 112. It is done. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the firing control circuit 320 controls the firing solenoid 112c provided in the gaming ball launching device so as to fire the gaming ball.

  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, and an RTC 330 d, and is communicably connected to the main control board 300 in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. ing. 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 controls execution of effects. 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.

  Specifically, the sub control board 330 performs image display control to display an image on the main effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a. The sub ROM 330 b stores a large number of various image data displayed on the main effect display unit 200 a and the sub effect display unit 201 a, and the sub CPU 330 a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330 b to the VRAM (not shown). The image display of the effect display unit 200a and the sub effect display unit 201a is controlled.

  In addition, the sub control board 330 performs sound output control for causing the sound output device 206 to output sound while moving the effect combination device 202 or controlling lighting of the effect lighting device 204. Furthermore, when an operation detection signal is input from the effect button detection switch 208 s that detects that the effect button 208 has been pressed, a predetermined effect is executed.

  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. The RTC 330 d provided on the sub control board 330 receives power supply from the backup power supply and counts the current time.

  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 122b 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 122b 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 and the second large winning opening 128 are opened and the game ball enters the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128. A possible major role game is executed, and the gaming state after the end of the major role game is set to any of the above gaming states. 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.

  The special view reserve storage area of the main RAM 300 c includes a first special view reserve storage area and a second special view reserve storage area. Each of the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special storage is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special view reservation storage area, and when the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special opening 2 Hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special view hold storage area.

  For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if no hold is stored in any of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special view hold storage area, the first storage Store special 1 hold in the department. Also, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the special storage is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special storage is stored in the fourth storage unit Remember. Also, even when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, in the same manner as described above, the special reserve is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view reserve storage area. The special hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special view reservation storage area and the second special view reservation storage area are set to four. Therefore, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special view holding storage area, to the first starting opening 120, for example, Special ball on hold is not newly stored by entering the game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, if four special 2 holdings are already stored in the second special view holding storage area, the game to the second starting opening 122 is performed. A special entry is not newly stored by the entry of the ball.

  FIG. 4 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. 4A, the low probability time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low certainty jackpot decision random number judgment table, if the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10218, it is decided that it is a jackpot, and if the jackpot decision random number is if it is 20001 to 21310, it is decided that it is a small hit, If it is the jackpot decision random number, it is determined that there is a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 300.6, and the small hit probability is about 1/50.

  In addition, in the high probability gaming state, when starting the large winning lottery for special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the high probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred. According to this high certainty jackpot determination random number determination table, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10618, it is determined that the jackpot is a large hit, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined that the small jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/10 and the small hit probability is about 1 / 1.01. Thus, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the case of the low probability gaming state. In the low probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10218) which become "big hit" become "big hit" also in the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the per 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" or "small hit" is derived by the above main character lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when winning a "big hit" by special 1 suspension, as shown in FIG. 5A, a special symbol per symbol random number determination table a is selected, and a special 1 suspension wins "small hit" by special 1 suspension In this case, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the special symbol winning symbol random number determination table b is selected. Also, when winning a "big hit" by the special 2 suspension, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), the special random symbol judgment table a for special 2 is selected, and it is elected as a "small hit" by the special 2 suspension. In the case, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), the special symbol winning symbol random number determination table b is selected. In the following, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and is determined when the small hitting determination result is obtained. A special symbol is called a small hit symbol, and a special symbol that is determined when the determination result of the loss is obtained is called a missing symbol.

  According to the special symbol per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 5 (a) and the special symbol per symbol random number determination table a shown in FIG. 5 (c), according to the value of the acquired per symbol random number As illustrated, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, according to the special symbol random number determination table b for special symbol 1 shown in FIG. 5 (b) and the special symbol random symbol determination table b for special symbol 2 shown in FIG. 5 (d), regardless of the value of the winning symbol random number acquired. In addition, as illustrated, the type of special symbol (small hitting symbol) is determined as the special symbol a.

  On the other hand, when the main character lottery result is "losing", when the lottery result is derived by the special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as a losing symbol without performing the lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the large lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", and is not referred to when the large lottery result is "loss". In this case, in the special symbol per symbol random number determination table and the special symbol per symbol random number determination table, the same jackpot symbol is determined. However, different jackpot symbols may be determined in both tables, or the type (jackpot symbol) of the special symbol may be determined with reference to the winning symbol random number determination table of 1 regardless of the holding type. .

  FIG. 6 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 hold type, the hold number, the gaming state, the variation state associated with 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. Note that the fluctuation state is defined as which table is to be referred to to determine the fluctuation effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the gaming state.

  For example, when the gaming status is set to the non-time saving gaming state, when the major player lottery result of “losing” is derived based on the special 1 suspension, the number of suspension of special player 1 when performing the major lottery Hereinafter, when the “number of reservations” is simply 0, as shown in FIG. 6A, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected. Similarly, when a major player lottery result of "losing" is derived based on the special 1 suspension while being set to the normal gaming state, if the number of reservations when performing a major player lottery is one to two As shown in FIG. 6B, when the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected and the number of reservations is 3, as shown in FIG. 6C, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected Be done. In FIG. 6, the group x described in the group type column 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 non-time saving game state, the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to when the main character lottery result of “lost” is derived based on the special 1 suspension has been described, but the main ROM 300 b Many other reach group determination random number determination tables are stored.

  In addition, when a major player lottery result is a "big hit" or a "small hit", the group type is not determined in determining the fluctuation presentation pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the main character lottery result is “loss”, and is not referred to when the main character lottery result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  FIG. 7 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 hour reach mode determination random number determination table and the small hitting time reach mode determination random number determination table which is selected when the result of the lottery for the major player is "small hit". In addition, 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 big hit reach mode determination random number determination table and the small hit reach mode determination random number determination table It is provided for each.

  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. 7A, and an example of a special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table is shown. FIG. 7 (b) shows an example of the special jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 7 (c), and FIG. 7 (d) shows an example of the special win small hit reach mode determination random number judgment table. FIG. 7 (e) shows an example of the special small use at the time of reaching the reach mode determination random number determination table.

  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, if the result of the above main character lottery is "loss", as shown in FIG. 7A, 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. 7 (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.

  Furthermore, when the result of the above main character lottery is "small hit", as shown in FIG. 7 (d), (e), the small hit reach mode determination random number corresponding to the read hold type The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected small hitting time 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. 7, the 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. 7 to 9 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. 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" or "small hit", the determined big hit symbol or small hit symbol (special symbol type), a big hit, or a gaming state when winning a small hit etc. The variation mode number and variation pattern random number determination table will be determined using the reach mode determination random number with reference to the corresponding large hit time reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 7.

  FIG. 8 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. 9 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. 9A. 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. 9B. 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. Hereinafter, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number may be collectively referred to as variation information, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variation command.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the special motorized product operating ram set table. This special electric combination work operating ram set table is stored with various data for controlling a large winning game or a small hitting game, and during the high playing game and a small hitting game, this special electric combination working ram setting Referring to the table, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c 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 type of special symbol (big hit symbol and small hit symbol), and according to the type of the determined special symbol, the corresponding table is a high-ranking player It is set at the start of the game or small hit game, but here, for the convenience of explanation, control data of all special symbols is shown in one table.

  When the special symbol A, B, C which is a big hit symbol or the special symbol a which is a small hit symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. An opening and closing process is performed to open and close the large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 in a predetermined opening and closing pattern. The big-prize game consists of a plurality of round games in which the second big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and in the small hitting game, a round game in which the first big winning opening 126 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times is executed only once. Ru.

  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 (during one major game or during a small hit game) The number of round games to be executed, the opening big winning opening (the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 opened in each round game), the number of times of special electric role opening switching (the first in a round game Opening number of 1 large winning opening 126 and 2nd large winning opening 128), solenoid energization time (1st large winning opening solenoid 126c and 2nd large every opening number of first large winning opening 126 and second large winning opening 128) The energizing time of the winning opening solenoid 128c, that is, the opening time of one first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128), the prescribed number (in one round game) Maximum winning number available to the 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 the round game, ie, round Interval time), ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the resumption of the normal special game), as control data of the main character game, for each type of jackpot symbol and small hit symbol , And are stored in advance as illustrated.

  In the present embodiment, when the special symbols A and B, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, a major role game composed of five round games is executed and when the special symbol C is determined, A main character game consisting of 15 round games is executed. In each round game, a prescribed number of (eight) game balls enter the second large winning opening 128 or a predetermined time (here, 29.0 seconds) after the second large winning opening 128 is opened. Ends when it has passed.

  In addition, when the special symbol a which is a small hit symbol is determined, a small hit game including one round game is executed. In the small hit game executed when the special symbol a is determined, the opening of the first large winning opening 126 for 0.9 seconds is performed twice in a first round game, with a predetermined pause time interposed.

  FIG. 11 is a view for explaining a gaming state setting table for setting the gaming state after the end of the major player game. In the present embodiment, when the big game is executed, the gaming state after the big game is ended is set according to the type of the special symbol determined at the time of the big hit.

  According to the gaming state setting table, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, the game is set to the low probability gaming state after the end of the major player game. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol B, C, it is set to the high probability gaming state after the end of the major role game, and the number of continuations of the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "high probability number") It 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 above-mentioned high probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the setting of the high probability number again 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 addition, after the end of the big-prize game, while being set to the time saving game state, the number of continuations of the time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as "time reduction number of times") is set. At this time, if the big hit symbol is the special symbol A, the time reduction number is set to 100 times, and if the special symbol B or C is, the time reduction number is set to 10000 times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the main character lottery result is determined 100 times or 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 number of time-savings is performed again when a big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned number of continuations. It will be.

  FIG. 12 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 122b 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 is called common drawing reservation.

  In the case of starting the regular drawing lottery in the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 12A, 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.

  Further, when starting the drawing diagram lottery in the time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 12B, the winning random number determination table for the time saving gaming 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.13 (a) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation time data table, and FIG.13 (b) is a figure explaining an opening / 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 122b of the second starting opening 122 is an open / close control pattern as shown in FIG. 13 (b) 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. 13B, 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 ordinary electric combination (the number of times of opening the second start port 122) , 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 two of these elements, by setting the time saving game state more advantageously than the non time saving game state, the time saving game state is the second start than the non time saving game state. The game ball is set to be easily entered into the mouth 122. However, for one or three of the above three elements, the time game state may be set more advantageously than the non-time game state. 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 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving gaming state, according to the first condition. Also, the movable piece 122b 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. 14 is a flowchart for explaining 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 cut 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 300a performs transmission processing (stores the RAM clear designation command in the transmission buffer) of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the secondary control board 330 that the main RAM 300c is cleared.

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

(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 the sub-command (power recovery return designation command) for transmitting the recovery from the power-off to the sub control board 330 (stores the power recovery return command in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of transmitting a dispensing command (power supply recovery designating command) for transmitting the recovery from the power-off to the dispensing control board 310 (stores the power recovery designating command in the transmission buffer).

(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), Executes a power-on sub-command set process (stores special symbol winning order command in transmission buffer) for transmitting special symbol winning order command indicating special 1 holding and special 2 pending winning order 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. 15 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. 16 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 processing of the main control board 300 is performed, except when the timer counter 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)
Whether 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, and the second large winning opening detection switch 128s Execute switch management processing to judge. 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 error management processing for performing various error determinations and settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the first 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.

(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 first large winning opening solenoid 126c, the second large winning opening solenoid 128c and the movable member driving solenoid 142c, and the solenoid output for storing in the output port buffer Execute image composition processing.

(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. 17 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 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, and when it is determined that the special winning opening detection switch is not detected, the switch management process is performed. finish.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major player game or a small hit game is currently being performed, and the entry of the game ball to the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128 is properly made. Determine if there is. Here, when it is determined that the major role game or the small hit game is not performed, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and the major role game or the small hit game is being performed, and the first large winning opening 126 and the second large If it is determined that entry of the game ball into the winning opening 128 has been properly made, the special winning opening winning ball number counter is incremented by 1, and the switch management process is ended.

  FIG. 18 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. 19 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. 20 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 and the movable piece 122b is controlled 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. 21 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 S535-17)
The main CPU 300a executes an acquisition-time effect determination process of making a major lottery, a winning symbol temporary determination, and a fluctuation information temporary determination, based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. In this acquisition effect determination process, a pre-reading designation command indicating variation information determined when newly stored hold is read is transmitted to the sub control board 330.

(Step S535-19)
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 S535-21)
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 S535-23)
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 that performs a predetermined process, and the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). Finish).

  FIG. 22 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. 22, 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" or "07H", a module for executing "pre-game winning opening opening process" is called, and the special game management phase is "04H" or "08H" If the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H", a module for executing "big winning opening opening control processing" is called "big winning opening". A module for executing "chain effective processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "06H" or "0AH", a module for executing "big winning opening end wait processing" is called .

  FIG. 23 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. 24 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 determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 2 holding number (X2) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 2 hold count (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special hold count (X2) is not “1” or more The process moves to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter, that is, the special number 1 holding number (X1) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is "1" or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special number 1 reserved number (X1) is not "1" or more. The process moves to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
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.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a is configured to use the second storage unit stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view storage area or the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. Block transfer of the stored special 1 hold to a small ordinal storage unit. Specifically, if it is determined in step S610-1 that the number of special symbol 2 suspension balls is "1" or more, the second to fourth storage portions of the second special view suspension storage area The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. When it is determined in step S610-3 that the number of special symbol 1 holding balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special view storage area. The special first hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special first hold stored in the first storage unit is block transferred to the zeroth 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.

(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, when the special symbol determination data is saved, a symbol type designation 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 performs a spare area setting process that performs processing such as storing the gaming state when the major player lottery is executed in the gaming state buffer. Further, in this spare area setting process, when the result of the main character lottery is a big hit, the gaming state information to be set after the big game and the type (big symbol determination data) of the big hit symbol are stored in the spare area of the main RAM 300c. .

(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. 25 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 the result of the main character lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit or a small hit. As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot is a large or small, the process proceeds to step S611-3, and when it is determined that neither a jackpot nor a small (not a loss), the process proceeds to step S611-5. Move.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, the type of jackpot symbol, the hold type, and the fluctuation state.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a checks the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter when the read hold type of the hold is special 2 hold, and when the read hold type of the read hold is special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the number of reservations confirmed in step S611-5, and the reservation 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 S610-5.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets a lost time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the group type determined in step S611-7.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a changes the variation mode based on the reach mode 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. 26 is a flow chart 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. 27 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process on 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 the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S630-19, and when it is determined that the jackpot is not determined to be a jackpot, the process proceeds 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.

  In addition, here, the time saving state flag for identifying whether the gaming state is the non time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is loaded, and the current gaming state is the non time saving gaming state or not. Check if there is. 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 time saving state flag corresponding to the non-time saving game 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 updates the fluctuation state.

(Step S630-11)
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 S630-13)
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 S630-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the main character lottery is a small hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a small hit, the process moves to step S630-21, and when it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process moves to step S630-17.

(Step S630-17)
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 S630-19)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets) the gaming state to the low probability gaming state which is the initial state and the non-time saving gaming state.

(Step S630-21)
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 S630-23)
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 S630-21, set a predetermined number (counter value = number of rounds corresponding to the type of special symbol) as the counter value to 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 S630-25)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-21, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-27)
Main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, an opening designation command for transmitting the start of a major game or a small hit game to secondary control board 330. The opening designating command is provided for each opening time, and here, the opening designating command corresponding to the opening time saved at step S630-25 is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-29)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to “03H” if the result of the main character lottery confirmed in the above step S630-3 is a big hit, and if it is a small hit, the special game management phase The special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated by updating to “07H”. As a result, a major role game or a small hit game is started.

  FIG. 28 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" or "07H".

(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 a value (“04H” or “08H”) obtained by adding 01H to the current value, and ends the special winning opening open pre-processing.

  FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening 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 energizes the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the counter value of the special electric combination opening / closing switching number counter. Solenoid control data for control and timer data which is an energization time or an energization stop time of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c are extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, or the first large winning opening solenoid 126c. Alternatively, the special winning opening solenoid energization control processing for stopping the energization of the second special winning opening solenoid 128c is executed. By the execution of the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, control of the energization start or the energization stopping of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in the step S400-25 and the step S400-27. It will be.

(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)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c is energized, that is, the first large winning opening solenoid 126c or the second large winning opening solenoid 128c in step S641-5. It is determined whether control processing to start energization 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. 30 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" or "08H".

(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 stops the energization of the first large winning opening solenoid 126c and the second large winning opening solenoid 128c to close the first large winning opening 126 and the second large winning opening 128. Run. 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 a value ("05H" or "09H") obtained by adding 01H to the current value.

(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. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300. The special winning opening closing effective processing is executed when the special game management phase is "05H" or "09H".

(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”. If the special game management phase is "09H", that is, while the small hit game is being controlled, the number of round games for the small hit game is "1", so it is always determined YES in step S660-3. Processing does not shift to the relevant step.

(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 a value (“06H” or “0AH”) obtained by adding 01H to the current value.

(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. 32 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" or "0AH".

(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 gaming state after the end of the big game is set based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the big game. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the big game is the special symbols B and C, set the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state and set the high probability number and the time shortening number to 10000 times Do. In addition, when the big hit symbol which became the execution opportunity of the big part game is special symbol A, while setting to low probability game state and time saving game state, time saving frequency is set to 100 times.

  In addition, here, based on the big hit symbol which became the execution opportunity of the large role game or the small hit symbol which became the execution opportunity of the small hit game, it is fluctuated to set the fluctuation state after the end of the big game or the small hit game. A process of setting the state identification flag and the number of changes is also performed.

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

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a number designation command corresponding to the high probability number and the time reduction number 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.

  FIG. 33 is a view for explaining the normal game management phase. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 33, 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.

  FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary game management process (step S700) on the main control board 300.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300 a loads the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter, and determines whether the counter value is “0”, that is, whether the general drawing hold is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is “0”, the normal symbol variation waiting process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a transfers the common drawing reserve (hit determination random number) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the common view reservation storage area to a small storage unit with one ordinal number. Specifically, the general drawing reserve stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300 c is provided with a zeroth storage unit to be processed, and transfers the general drawing reserve stored in the first storage unit to the zeroth storage unit. In addition, in this normal symbol storage area shift processing, while reducing the counter value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter by “1”, a common drawing hold reduction designated command indicating that the common drawing hold is subtracted by “1” is transmitted Set in buffer.

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

(Step S710-7)
Main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the common drawing lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display 168 is configured by one LED lamp, and in the case of a hit, the normal symbol display 168 is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the normal symbol display 168 is turned off. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not to turn on the normal symbol display 168 in the end, and, for example, when the winning is won, "0" as the normal symbol stop symbol number Is determined, and in the case of a loss, "1" is normally determined as the symbol stop symbol number.

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

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

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

(Step S710-15)
Main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in order to start variable display of the normal symbol in normal symbol display device 168. If, for example, “0” is set as the counter value to this normal symbol display symbol counter, the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to light, and if “1” is set as the counter value, the normal symbol display Controller 168 is turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set to the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing reservation designation command indicating the common drawing reservation number stored in the common drawing reservation storage area.

(Step S710-19)
Main CPU 300a transmits the normal symbol designation command based on the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, the symbol type (per symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hitting determination process. Set to

(Step S710-21)
Main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “01H”, and ends the normal symbol change waiting process.

  FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining the processing during the normal symbol variation in the main control board 300. The normal symbol change process is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

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

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

(Step S720-5)
Main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0". Normal symbol during the process ends.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is extinguished, it is updated to a counter value indicating that it is lit, and a counter value that indicates that the ordinary symbol display 168 is lit. When it is, it updates to the counter value which shows light extinction, and the said normal symbol fluctuation processing is complete | finished. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeatedly lights (turns off) (is blinked) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol variation time.

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

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an ordinary symbol fluctuation stop time, which is a time for which an ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed, to the ordinary game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a common drawing stop designation command indicating that stop display of a normal symbol has been started.

(Step S720-15)
Main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “02H”, and ends the normal symbol change processing.

  FIG. 37 is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. The normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

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

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

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the common drawing lottery is a hit. As a result, when it is determined that it is a hit, the process moves to step S730-9, and when it is determined that it is not a hit (it is lost), the process moves to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H”, and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display process. Thereby, the normal game management processing based on the common drawing reservation of 1 is ended, and when the common drawing reservation is stored, processing for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the next holding is performed. It becomes.

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

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

  FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the processing for opening the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening on the main control board 300. The normal electric winning combination winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the processing for opening the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening is ended and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0". The process moves to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process. The normal electric winning combination winning opening opening and closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the ordinary game management phase to “04H”, and ends the ordinary electric jackpot winning opening opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 39 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary electric winning combination winning opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is the upper limit value of the number of times of switching the normal motor-operated object switching (the number of opening and closing of the movable piece 122b during one opening / closing control). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is performed in step S741-3. Move.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening / closing control pattern table, and solenoid control data (energization control data or energization) for controlling the energization of the ordinary motorized combination solenoid 122c based on the counter value of the ordinary motor combination switching frequency counter. The timer data which is the stop control data) and the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time (general power closing effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric power combination solenoid 122c is extracted.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts the energization of the ordinary motor combination solenoid 122c or stops the energization of the common motor combination solenoid 122c. Execute object solenoid energization control processing. By the execution of the normal motor-operated product solenoid energization control process, control of the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary motor-operated accessory solenoid 122c is performed in the steps S400-25 and S400-27.

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

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the control of starting the energization of the normal motor combination solenoid 122c has been performed or not, in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process proceeds to step S741-11. When it is determined that the energization start state is not determined, the normal electric winning combination winning opening open / close switching process is ended.

(Step S74-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the common motor-operated object switching switching number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

  FIG. 40 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open control process in the main control board 300. The ordinary electric winning combination winning opening open control process is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "04H".

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

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is the upper limit value of the number of times of switching the normal motor-operated object. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
If the main CPU 300a determines in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the normal motor-operated object switching switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. Do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a checks whether the counter value of the normal motorized product winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is under one opening / closing control. It is determined whether the same number of gaming balls as the maximum possible winning number has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the control unit for ordinary electric winning combination winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S750-7.

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

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

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

  FIG. 41 is a flow chart for explaining the ordinary electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing in the main control board 300. The normal electric winning combination prize hole closing effective processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening closing effective processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S760-3.

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

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “06H”, and ends the normal electric jackpot winning hole closing effective processing.

  FIG. 42 is a flow chart for explaining an ordinary electric winning combination winning hole end wait process in the main control board 300. The ordinary electric winning combination winning opening end wait processing is executed when the ordinary game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is not "0", the ordinary electric combination thing winning opening end wait processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary gaming timer is "0" In the case, the process moves to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to “00H”, and ends the ordinary electric jackpot winning hole end wait process. 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. Below, the effect performed in the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state will be described using an example.

  In the present embodiment, when the high probability gaming state is set, the time saving gaming state is always set. At this time, in the short game state, the second start port 122 is frequently controlled to be opened by causing the gate 124 to pass the game ball. Therefore, in the time saving game state, the player is required to hit the so-called right hitting the game ball toward the second game area 116b. As described above, by performing the right hitting in the time saving game state, the player can acquire the right of the main character lottery by the special 2 hold while reducing the consumption of the game balls. Further, in the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, the number of prize balls to be paid out is larger than the number of gaming balls shot in the gaming area 116 by the small hitting game. Therefore, in the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, it is possible to gradually increase the number of gaming balls by the player performing the right strike properly.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is fired toward the second game area 116b, the game ball hardly enters the first starting opening 120. Therefore, in the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state, although the main character lottery based on the special 2 suspension is executed, the main character lottery based on the special 1 suspension is hardly executed. However, when the player does not play a game in accordance with the original playability, a special winning lottery based on the special 1 suspension may be executed. In the following, the description in the case where such an irregular situation occurs is omitted, and the effect when the major player lottery based on the special hold 2 is executed without interruption is described.

(Example of production)
FIG. 43 is a view for explaining fluctuation pattern numbers determined in the high probability gaming state. The main control board 300 is set to the special variation state while being set to the high probability gaming state. During the special fluctuation state, the fluctuation state is switched as shown in FIG. 43 (a) in accordance with the number of fluctuations after the main character game. That is, when the number of changes after the main character game is one, in other words, the change state at the start of the first change display of the symbol in the high probability game state is the change state A. The fluctuation state A is set every four fluctuations, and during the fluctuation state A, the fluctuation state B is set. That is, during the high probability gaming state, one set is configured by four variations, the first (first) variation state of one set becomes the variation state A, and the second to fourth variation states of one set become the variation state B . As described above, during the high probability gaming state, one set of fluctuation states is repeated with four fluctuations.

  The main control board 300 is provided with a reach group determination random number determination table, a reach mode determination random number determination table, and a variation pattern random number determination table for each variation state, and at the start of the symbol variation display, the currently set variation state The fluctuation information is determined using the table corresponding to. As shown in FIG. 43 (b), when the result of the main character lottery is a small winning, if the fluctuation state is set to fluctuation state A, the fluctuation pattern number of 10H is determined and the fluctuation state is changed to fluctuation state B. If set, the 11H variation pattern number is determined.

  In addition, although fluctuation mode numbers and fluctuation pattern numbers are determined as fluctuation information, it is assumed that fluctuation mode numbers of 00H are always determined during the high probability gaming state. In the fluctuation mode number of 00H, 0 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. Therefore, the total fluctuation time when the high probability gaming state is set is the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern number. Here, the total fluctuation time when the fluctuation pattern number of 10H is determined is 8 seconds, and the total fluctuation time when the fluctuation pattern number of 11H is determined is 1 second.

  Further, in the high probability gaming state, when the result of the large winning lottery is a big hit, fluctuation information is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol regardless of the fluctuation state. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol A, the variation pattern number of 2AH is determined, and when the jackpot symbol is the special symbol B, the variation pattern number of 2BH is determined, the jackpot symbol is In the case of the special symbol C, the variation pattern number of 2 CH is determined. The total variation time when the variation pattern numbers of these 2AH, 2BH, and 2CH are determined is 10 seconds.

  FIG. 44 is a view for explaining an example of effects in the high probability gaming state. As described above, in the present embodiment, during the high probability gaming state, one set is configured with four variations, and in principle, the execution pattern of the effect is determined for each set. Describing in detail, at the start of the first variable display of symbols in one set, an execution pattern of effects to be executed during the one set (hereinafter, referred to as “set effect”) is determined.

  In the main control board 300, every time a hold is stored, a prefetch designation command indicating variation information determined based on the hold is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub control board 330, when the prefetch designation command is received, the prefetch information indicating the fluctuation information is stored in the prefetch information storage area provided in the sub RAM 330c. The prefetch information storage area includes five storage units, the storage unit, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit. Among these, the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit correspond to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special view reservation storage area provided in the main RAM 300 c of the main control board 300. For example, it is assumed that Special 2 hold is stored in the second storage unit of the second special view hold storage area when the high probability gaming state is set. In this case, the prefetch information is stored in the second storage unit of the prefetch information storage area.

  Further, at the start of the fluctuation display of the symbol, the fluctuation command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. Then, in the sub control board 330, at the start of the first time of the variable display of the symbol in one set, the received variable command and the prefetching stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the prefetch information storage area Based on the information, an execution pattern of a set effect to be executed during the one set is determined.

  Specifically, it is assumed that the result of the first major lottery of one set is a small hit. In this case, since the fluctuation state is set to the fluctuation state A, a fluctuation pattern number of 10 H in which the total fluctuation time is 8 seconds is always determined. At this time, it is assumed that prefetch information corresponding to a small hit is stored in all of the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the prefetch information storage area. In this case, since the second to fourth fluctuation state in one set is set to fluctuation state B, the second to fourth fluctuation information in one set always has a total fluctuation time of 1 second. The variation pattern number is 11H. As described above, when all the results of the major winning lottery relating to each of the four variations constituting one set are small, the execution pattern of the set effect in the one set is determined as the continuation pattern.

  In the continuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), in the first special game of one set (from the start of the variation display of the symbol to the end of the small hit game), the introduction effect and the continuation notification effect are executed Thereafter, the acquisition number notification effect is continuously executed until the one set is finished.

  FIG. 45 is a view for explaining an example of the set effect of the continuation pattern and the promotion pattern. In the set effect of the continuation pattern, first, an introduction effect is executed. This introduction effect is, for example, as shown in FIG. 45A, the screen of the main effect display unit 200a is divided into two into a continuation area marked as “continue” and an end area marked as “end”. After being displayed, as shown in FIGS. 45 (b) and 45 (c), the continuation area and the end area are variably displayed as large and small. Here, "continuation" means that the high probability gaming state is continued, and "end" means that the high probability gaming state is ended.

  In the set effect of the continuation pattern, after the introduction effect is executed as described above, the continuation notification effect is executed. In the continuous informing effect, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), “continuation!” Is written in the center of the screen of the main effect display unit 200a. That is, the continuation notification effect is an effect that notifies that the high probability gaming state is continued after the end of one set, that is, after the end of 4 variations. The introduction effect and the continuous notification effect are executed from the start to the end (the final display of the special symbol) of the first variable display of the symbol in one set, as shown in FIG. 44 (a). Then, an acquisition number notification effect is executed from the start of the first small hitting game in one set to the end of the fourth small hitting game.

  In the acquisition number notification effect, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), the total number of award balls paid out due to the game ball entering the big winning opening is displayed in the center of the main effect display unit 200a. Further, in the acquisition number notification effect, the total acquisition number is displayed in the upper part of the main effect display unit 200a. The total number of winnings is the total number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball to the large winning opening in the small hit game and the big game, from the so-called first hit to the present. In the winning number notification effect, the total number of winning balls paid out by entering the gaming ball into the big winning opening is added to the total winning number. In addition, during the acquisition number notification effect, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a. The background image and the total winning number are continuously displayed during the variation display of the symbol, the final display of the special symbol, and the small hitting game. That is, the number notification effect of acquisition will be continuously executed across the second to fourth special games in one set.

  As described above, if the high probability gaming state continues even after the end of the special game (variation display of the symbol) among the plurality of (four in this case) pieces of continuous hold information, the effect ( As the execution pattern of the set effect), a continuation pattern for notifying continuation of the high probability gaming state is determined.

  In addition, when the result of the first major character lottery in one set is a small hit, and the special symbol B or the special symbol C is determined in any of the second to fourth times in the one set, The execution pattern of the set effect is determined to be the promotion pattern. For example, the result of the first winning combination lottery in one set is a small hit, and the first storage unit of the prefetch information storage area stores the prefetch information indicating the winning of a small hit, and the second storage unit has a special symbol It is assumed that prefetch information corresponding to B is stored. The set effect of the promotion pattern in this case is as shown in FIG.

  That is, as in the continuation pattern shown in FIG. 44 (a), the introductory effect, the continuous informing effect, and the informing number informing effect are executed across the first and second special games in one set. Then, along with the start of the third special game (variation display of symbols) in one set, the judgment effect (success pattern) is executed. In this judgment effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 45F, an image prompting the pressing operation of the effect button 208 is displayed, and an operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button 208 is enabled is set. Then, when the pressing operation of the effect button 208 is detected during the operation valid period, for example, after the effect role device 202 is activated, as shown in FIG. 45 (g), the main effect display unit 200a "Promotion!" Is displayed.

  Further, in the set effect of the promotion pattern, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the rank up effect is executed following the judgment effect. This rank-up effect continues from the time of the variable display of the symbol to the end of the big-prize game, and as shown in FIG. 45 (h), along with the entering of the game ball to the big winning opening The total number of prize balls paid out and the total number of winnings are displayed. It should be noted that in the rank-up effect, a background image different from the obtained number notification effect performed during a small hit game or the like is displayed, so that the player can identify that a major game is being played.

  In addition, although the case where the special symbol B or the special symbol C is determined by the third variation of one set is described here, for example, the special symbol B is determined by the second or fourth variation of one set Alternatively, when the special symbol C is determined, only the duration of the number notification effect of acquisition is different from the above. Also, for example, when the special symbol B or the special symbol C is determined in the first change of one set, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the first special game of one set is Judge production will be started from the start.

  As described above, the set effect of the promotion pattern is an effect that gives the player an impression as if the small hit game has been promoted to a large role game. In addition, when the special symbol B or the special symbol C is stopped and displayed and the large winning game is executed, the gaming state after the large winning game is set to the high probability gaming state. As described above, when the game is reset to the high probability gaming state after the major game, the set special effects are repeated again with the first special game as the head of one set after the major game.

  In addition, if the result of the first major character lottery in one set is a small hit, and the special symbol A is determined in any of the second to fourth times in the one set, execution of the set effect The pattern is determined to be the end pattern. For example, the result of the first winning combination lottery in one set is a small hit, and the first storage unit of the prefetch information storage area stores the prefetch information indicating the winning of a small hit, and the second storage unit has a special symbol It is assumed that prefetch information corresponding to A is stored. The set effect of the end pattern in this case is as shown in FIG.

  That is, with the start of the first special game in one set, the same introduction effect as described above is executed, but the indirection effect is executed until the end of the second special game on the way. Then, with the start of the third special game in one set, the judgment effect is executed, and then the end effect is executed.

  FIG. 46 is a view for explaining an example of the set effect of the end pattern and the resurrection pattern. In the set effect of the end pattern, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the same introductory effect as described above is executed, and then the turning effect is executed. In the turning effect, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the main effect display unit 200a turns dark (black out) for a predetermined time, and then, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the main effect display unit 200a A crack (crack Lv1) is displayed on the screen. Also, during the second special game, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), the cracks on the screen of the main effect display unit 200a gradually increase (crack Lv2).

  Then, in the set effect of the end pattern, the judgment effect (failure pattern) is executed along with the start of the third special game (variation display of symbols) of one set. In this judgment effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 46E, an image prompting the pressing operation of the effect button 208 is displayed, and an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 208 is enabled is set. Then, when the pressing operation of the effect button 208 is detected during the operation valid period, “end” is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the set effect of the end pattern, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), the end effect is executed following the judgment effect. This end effect continues from the time of the variable display of the symbol to the end of the main character game, and as shown in FIG. 46 (g), the total winning number is updated and displayed. In addition, in the end effect, a background image different from the above-mentioned acquisition number notification effect and rank-up effect is displayed, and it is suggested to the player that the high probability gaming state ends after the main character game.

  As described above, when the high probability gaming state ends after the variation display of the symbol based on any of the plurality of continuous holding information ends, the end of the high probability gaming state is notified as the execution pattern of the set effect An end pattern will be determined.

  In the present embodiment, the result of the first winning combination lottery in one set is a small hit, and the special symbol B or the special symbol C is determined in any of the second to fourth times in the one set. In this case, that is, when the high probability gaming state continues after the main character game, the revival pattern is determined with a predetermined probability as the execution pattern of the set effect.

  For example, the result of the first winning combination lottery in one set is a small hit, and the first storage unit of the prefetch information storage area stores the prefetch information indicating the winning of a small hit, and the second storage unit has a special symbol It is assumed that prefetch information corresponding to B is stored. The set effect of the revival pattern in this case is as shown in FIG. That is, in the set effect of the revival pattern, during the first special game (variation display of the symbol) of one set, the introductory effect and the turning effect are executed as in the set effect of the end pattern.

  Then, along with the start of the second special game (variation display of symbols) in one set, the judgment effect (failure pattern) and the end effect are executed as in the set effect of the end pattern. However, in the set effect of the resurrection pattern, the resurrection effect is executed at a predetermined timing during the main character game. In this resurrection effect, as shown in FIG. 46 (h), "Resurrection!" Is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, and thereafter, a predetermined effect is executed. In the set effect of the revival pattern, the rank up effect may be executed after the revival effect.

  As described above, by providing the revival pattern, the player is provided with a sense of expectation that the revival effect is to be executed even if the tumbling effect or the end effect is executed, and the effect of the presentation can be improved. it can.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of symbol display processes in which symbol variation processing and stop display are performed for a predetermined number of times during the period in which the high probability gaming state is set are displayed. Based on each special 2 suspension, the execution pattern of at least a part of the effects in the symbol display process executed based on each of the plurality of special 2 suspensions is determined. That is, a set effect is performed with a plurality of variations as one set. As a result, the same effect is repeatedly performed many times, as in the conventional case, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed in the combination of informing the loss many times in a short time There is no Therefore, the feeling of fatigue given to the player is reduced, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first variation time (1 second) and the first variation time longer than the first time are included in the variation time when the small hit symbol (non-big hit symbol) is determined during the high probability gaming state. 2 hours (8 seconds) and included. Then, the execution pattern of the effect (set effect) is determined based on a plurality of (four) suspension information including at least the suspension information (special 2 suspension) in which the variation time is determined as the second time. As described above, since the time for executing one set effect always includes the second time which is relatively long, the time for the set effect can always be set to a predetermined time or more.

  Further, during the high probability gaming state, the fluctuation time is determined to be the second time for each predetermined number of symbol display processing. Then, the execution pattern of the effect (set effect) is determined by using the hold information whose fluctuation time is determined as the second time as the first hold information among the plurality of hold information. Thereby, the fluctuation time at the start of presentation becomes fixed, and the contents of presentation can be diversified.

  The processing of the sub control board 330 for executing the above set effect in the high probability gaming state will be described below. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the process at the time of game states other than a high probability game state, and the process which concerns on effects other than a set effect here.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of sub control board 330)
FIG. 47 is a flow chart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) in 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. 48 is a flow chart for explaining the sub timer interrupt process (S1100) in 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 S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330 a performs time schedule management processing for executing processing corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table with reference to the time table set for each effect. Here, on / off control of various flags is performed according to the time data set in the time table, and commands are transmitted to various presentation devices, whereby each presentation including fluctuation presentation is executed. It becomes.

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

  FIG. 49 is a flow chart for explaining the prefetch designation command reception process which is executed when the prefetch designation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after being set in step S535-17 of FIG. 21 in the main control board 300, the prefetch designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) of step S100-39. Ru.

(Step S1210-1)
When receiving the prefetch designation command, the sub CPU 330a analyzes the received prefetch designation command, stores the prefetch information in a predetermined storage unit of the prefetch information storage area, and ends the prefetch designation command reception process. Here, among the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the prefetch information storage area, the prefetch information is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the storage unit in which special 2 hold is stored in the second special view reserve storage area of the main RAM 300c. Be done. In addition, as a preread information, as a result of the major character lottery determined based on the newly stored special 2 reserve, the type of special symbol, fluctuation information, etc. may be mentioned, but here, at least the information concerning the type of special symbol May be stored as read ahead information.

  FIG. 50 is a flow chart for explaining the variation command reception process which is executed when the variation command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, after the variation command is set in step S611-13 and step S611-17 in FIG. 25 in the main control substrate 300, the sub control substrate is transmitted by the sub-command transmission process (see FIG. 14) in step S100-39. It is sent to 330.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the change command, the sub CPU 330a first performs shift processing of prefetch information. Here, the prefetch information stored in the first storage unit in the prefetch information storage area is overwritten on the storage unit, and the prefetch information stored in the second to fourth storage units is the first, respectively. The storage unit to the third storage unit are overwritten.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines, as a result of the shift processing in step S1220-1, whether or not the storage unit stores effect execution information which is a part of the pre-read information. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, production execution information is information which shows the content etc. of the production performed during the said fluctuation | variation. If the effect execution information is stored in the storage unit, the process proceeds to step S1220-5. If no effect execution information is stored in the storage unit, the process proceeds to step S1220-7.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the received fluctuation command matches the effect execution information stored in the storage unit. Here, it is determined whether the effect execution information stored in the storage unit is executable for the received change command. As a result, if it is determined that the received variation command matches the effect execution information, the process proceeds to step S1220-27, and if it is determined that the received variation command does not match the effect execution information, step S1220- Transfer the process to 7.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the received variation command (variation pattern command) is 11H. As a result, when it is determined that it is 11H, the process proceeds to step S1220-9, and when it is determined that it is not 11H, the process proceeds to step S1220-111.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a stores the acquired number notification effect information corresponding to the acquired number notification effect as effect execution information in the storage unit, and moves the process to step S1220-27.

(Step S1220-1)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the received variation command (variation pattern command) is 10H. As a result, when it is determined that it is 10H, the process proceeds to step S1220-15, and when it is determined that it is not 10H, the process proceeds to step S1220-13.

(Step S1220-13)
The sub CPU 330a stores the effect execution information corresponding to the set effect of the end pattern or the promotion pattern in the storage unit, and moves the process to step S1220-27. More specifically, if the received command is 2AH, that is, if the result of the lottery is a big hit, and the big hit symbol is a special symbol A, among the set effects of the end pattern, the judge effect and the end The effect execution information corresponding to the effect is stored in the storage unit. On the other hand, in the case where the received command is 2BH or 2CH, that is, when the result of the main character lottery is a big hit and the big hit symbol is a special symbol B or a special symbol C, among the set effects of the promotion pattern, The effect execution information corresponding to the judgment effect and the rank-up effect is stored in the storage unit.

(Step S1220-15)
The sub CPU 330a confirms the prefetch information stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit.

(Step S1220-17)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the first storage unit to the third storage unit include prefetch information indicating a variation pattern number of 2AH. More specifically, when one or more pieces of prefetching information indicating a variation pattern number other than 11H are stored, among prefetching information indicating a variation pattern number other than 11H, the prefetching information indicating a variation pattern number of 2AH is Determine if it is stored first. As a result, when the prefetch information indicating the fluctuation pattern number of 2AH is stored first among the prefetch information indicating fluctuation pattern numbers other than 11H, the process proceeds to step S1220-19. On the other hand, when the prefetch information indicating the variation pattern number of 2AH is not stored first among the prefetch information indicating variation pattern numbers other than 11H, or only one prefetch information indicating the variation pattern number of 2AH is stored. If not, the process proceeds to step S1220-21.

(Step S1220-19)
The sub CPU 330a stores effect execution information of the end pattern in each of the storage unit and the first storage unit to the storage unit storing the prefetch information indicating the variation pattern number of 2AH among the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Do. Here, according to the storage unit in which the pre-reading information indicating the variation pattern number of 2AH is stored, presentation execution information indicating which one of the introduction effect, the turning effect, the judgment effect and the end effect is to be executed is each storage unit Is stored in

(Step S1220-21)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not pre-reading information indicating a variation pattern number of 11H is stored in all of the first storage unit to the third storage unit. As a result, when it is determined that the prefetch information indicating the variation pattern number of 11H is stored in all of the first to third storage units, the process proceeds to step S1220-23, and the first to third storage units are executed. If it is determined that the pre-reading information indicating the variation pattern number of 11H is not stored in all the three storage units, the process proceeds to step S1220-25.

(Step S1220-23)
The sub CPU 330a stores effect execution information of the continuation pattern in each of the storage unit and the first to third storage units. Here, presentation execution information indicating execution of the introduction effect, the continuous notification effect, and the acquisition number notification effect is stored in the storage unit, and the execution of the acquisition number notification effect is performed in the first storage unit to the third storage unit. The effect execution information to be shown is stored.

(Step S1220-25)
The sub CPU 330a includes a promotion pattern or a revival pattern in each of the storage unit and the first storage unit to the storage unit storing the prefetch information indicating the fluctuation pattern number of 2CH among the first storage unit to the third storage unit. The effect execution information is stored. Note that which of the promotion pattern and the resurrection pattern is to be used is determined by a predetermined lottery process. Here, depending on the storage unit in which the pre-read information indicating the 2BH or 2CH fluctuation pattern number is stored, an introduction effect, a continuous notification effect, an acquisition number notification effect, a judge effect, a rank up effect, etc., a promotion pattern or a revival pattern Reproduction execution information of each of the renditions constituting each is stored in each storage unit.

(Step S1220-27)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table based on the effect execution information stored in the storage unit, and ends the variation command reception process. In step S1100-7, based on the time table set here, the effect image in the variation is displayed on the main effect display unit 200a, the sound corresponding to the effect image is output, or the effect lighting device A process of lighting 204 is performed.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious that 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.

  The specific content of the effects described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and design changes can be made as appropriate. Further, the contents of the above-described game are merely examples, and the contents and specifications of the game can be appropriately designed. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the game proceeds in any of a plurality of game states having different game progress conditions, but only one game state may be provided. Further, in the above embodiment, the small winning is included in the result of the large winning lottery, the small hitting game is executed when winning in the small hitting, in the high probability gaming state is fired in the game area 116 by the small hitting game It is decided that the number of winning balls to be paid out is greater than the number of playing balls. However, the small hit is not essential, and the winning probability of the small hit and the big hit, the type of the special symbol, and the selection ratio can be designed as appropriate.

  In any case, the present invention acquires hold information and stores it in the storage unit on the condition that the game ball enters the start area provided in the game area, and based on the hold information when the start condition is established. Determine at least one of a number of stop symbols including a big hit symbol and a non-big hit symbol different from the big hit symbol, and determine the fluctuation time until the stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display portion, in the symbol display portion A symbol display process is performed to change the symbol display, and stop the stop symbol on the symbol display unit when the change time elapses. When the big hit symbol is stopped on the symbol display unit, the big winning opening is opened. The present invention is widely applicable to gaming machines that execute games.

Therefore, in the above embodiment, two starting openings and two large winning openings are provided, but the number of starting openings and the large winning openings may be one or three or more.
Further, in the above embodiment, the execution pattern of the set effect is determined each time the symbol display process is executed a predetermined number of times. However, the execution pattern of the set effect may be determined each time the hold information is acquired or stored in a predetermined number. That is, although the execution pattern of the set effect is determined at the start of the symbol display process in the above embodiment, the execution pattern of the set effect may be determined when storing the hold information.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the execution pattern of the set effect is determined based on both the change command and the plurality of continuous hold information. However, the execution pattern of the set effect may be determined only on the basis of the hold information without using the change command.

  In the above embodiment, for example, if all three pieces of pre-reading information stored in the first to third storage parts are pre-reading information pertaining to a small hit, the execution pattern of the effect for four variations is one set. It is determined. On the other hand, for example, when the pre-reading information for the jackpot is stored in the first storage unit, the execution pattern of the effect for two variations is determined. Thus, based on a plurality of continuous hold information, an execution pattern of at least a part of effects in the symbol display process performed based on each of the plurality of hold information may be determined. For example, it is also possible to repeat the processing of determining the execution pattern of the effect for two variations based on the three suspension information each time ten symbol display processes are performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the specific gaming state (high probability gaming state and time saving gaming state) in which the game progresses more advantageously than the non-specific gaming state (low probability gaming state and non time shortening gaming state) and non specific gaming state The game proceeds in any one of a plurality of game states where the game progress conditions are different, and in the specific game state, the set effect is performed. However, the timing to execute the set effect and the gaming state are not limited to this. In any case, the set effect described above may be performed during a preset period. In addition, in the case where a relatively advantageous gaming state and a disadvantageous gaming state are provided, the progression conditions of the game in each gaming state can be set as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, in the specific gaming state, when the special symbol A which is a so-called regular symbol is determined and the major role game is executed, the gaming state is changed to the non-specific gaming state with the end of the major role game. I decided. However, the termination condition of the specific gaming state is not limited to this. In any case, when the predetermined end condition is established, the gaming state may be changed from the specific gaming state to the non-specific gaming state. As another end condition, for example, in the specific gaming state, it may be mentioned that a predetermined number of changes have ended.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the change time is determined to be the second time (8 seconds) and the change time is determined to be the second time for each of the predetermined number of symbol display processes, a plurality of hold information We decided to decide the execution pattern of the set effect as the hold information at the top of. However, in the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation time is determined to be the first time (1 second) and the fluctuation time is determined to be the first time for each of a predetermined number of symbol display processes. The execution pattern of the set effect may be determined as the head hold information of the hold information. Further, regardless of the number of symbol display processes, the variation time may be determined always in the same variation state.

  In the above embodiment, the set effect is performed immediately after the so-called first hit is first set to the high probability gaming state. However, for example, the first set immediately after the first hit may not be a normal set effect but may be provided with a dedicated effect such as explaining the effect during the high probability gaming state.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process of FIG. 21 corresponds to the suspension storage unit of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of step S610-9 and step S610-11 of FIG. 24 corresponds to the symbol determination means of the present invention.
The special symbol in the above embodiment corresponds to the stop symbol of the present invention, and the first special symbol indicator 160 and the second special symbol indicator 162 correspond to the symbol indicator of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIG. 25 corresponds to the fluctuation time determination means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the processing of FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 corresponds to the symbol display processing of the present invention, and the main CPU 300a that executes these processing corresponds to the symbol display means of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of FIG. 28 to FIG. 31 corresponds to the main character game execution means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of FIG. 49 and FIG. 50 corresponds to the effect determining means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the processing of step S1100-7 of FIG. 48 corresponds to the effect executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of step S670-3 of FIG. 32 corresponds to the gaming state changing means of the present invention.

100 gaming machine 108 gaming board 116 gaming area 126 first large winning opening 128 second large winning opening 160 first special symbol indicator 162 second special symbol indicator 300 main control board 300a main CPU
300b main ROM
300c Main RAM
330 secondary control board 330a sub CPU
330b sub ROM
330c sub RAM

Claims (4)

A game board in which a game area in which game balls flow down is formed;
A starting area provided in the gaming area;
Reserve storage means for acquiring reserve information and storing it in a storage unit on the condition that the game ball enters the start area;
Design determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of stop designs including at least a big hit symbol and a non-big hit symbol based on the hold information by the establishment of the start condition;
Fluctuation time determination means for determining the fluctuation time until the stop display is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit;
Symbol display means for performing symbol display processing of causing symbol display processing to cause symbol display processing to stop display the symbol display part when the fluctuation display of the symbol is performed in the symbol display portion and the fluctuation time has elapsed;
When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, a big winning game executing means for performing a big winning game in which the big winning opening is opened,
Each time the symbol display process is executed a predetermined number of times during a preset period, or each time the hold information is obtained or stored for a predetermined number, the plurality based on the plurality of continuous hold information Effect determination means for determining an execution pattern of at least a part of the effects in the symbol display process executed based on the respective pieces of pending information;
An effect executing means for executing an effect according to the determination of the effect determining means;
A game machine equipped with The variation time when the non-big hit symbol is determined during the predetermined period includes a first time and a second time that is longer than the first time,
The effect determining means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the execution pattern of the effect is determined based on a plurality of the hold information including at least the hold information in which the fluctuation time is determined in the second time. The fluctuation time determination means determines the fluctuation time as the second time for each predetermined number of times of the symbol display processing during the predetermined period,
The effect determining means is
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the execution information of the effect is determined using the hold information whose fluctuation time is determined as the second time as the first hold information of the plurality of the hold information. The game proceeds in any of a plurality of game states having different game progress conditions, including a non-specific game state and a specific game state in which the game progresses more advantageously than the non-specific game state.
The gaming state changing means is configured to change the gaming state to the non-specific gaming state when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state.
The effect determining means is
When the specified gaming state continues even after the end of the symbol display processing based on the last held information among a plurality of continuous holding information, the continuation of the specified gaming state is notified as an execution pattern of the effect If the specified gaming state ends after the symbol display processing based on any of a plurality of continuous hold information is determined, the specified gaming state is ended as the execution pattern of the effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an end pattern for notifying of is determined.

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