JP5668750B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine having a start opening having an opening / closing member, the possibility of entering the starting opening has been increased by making the opening / closing member into an advantageous state in which the frequency of opening becomes high. . In such a gaming machine, in the case of a probable hit, the open / close member is in an advantageous state until the next hit occurs, and in a normal hit, the open / close member is in an advantageous state until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Regardless of the type to be used (next time continuation type), the type in which the opening / closing member is in an advantageous state until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), regardless of the type of hit, or when a hit occurs In addition, there are types that have an opening / closing member in an advantageous state and a case in which the opening / closing member is not in an advantageous state. In addition, a game machine has also been proposed in which, when a hit occurs during an advantageous state, the remaining period of the advantageous state at the time when the hit occurs is added to a period during which the next advantageous state is set (see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-9-122317

  As described above, there is a gaming machine in which the advantageous period in which the opening / closing member is in the advantageous state based on the hit mode is set to a different period, but this is based on the hit symbol only (probable hit symbol, normal hit symbol, etc.). A period for setting an advantageous state is set, or a period for setting an advantageous state based on only the gaming state at the time of occurrence of hit (high probability state, normal probability state, advantageous state, etc.) is set. For this reason, the setting mode of the period which makes an opening-and-closing member an advantageous state becomes uniform, and it is difficult to diversify a game nature and there exists a problem that a game interest cannot be raised. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the remaining period of the advantageous state at the time of hitting is only added to the period to be the next advantageous state, and the setting mode of the advantageous state period is diversified. I can't.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object to provide a new game characteristic and improve the gaming interest in a gaming machine provided with a starting port having an opening / closing member.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
A start port that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
A hit mode determining means for determining a predetermined hit mode from a plurality of hit modes based on the ball entering the starting port;
A start port mode control means for controlling the frequency at which the start port becomes the second mode to an advantageous state that is higher than a normal state;
And an advantageous period setting means for setting a period for the advantageous state,
As the hit mode, at least a first hit mode and a second hit mode are set,
The advantageous period setting means includes:
When it becomes the first hit mode in the normal state, it is possible to set the first period as the period for the advantageous state,
When it becomes the second hit mode in the normal state, it is possible to set a second period shorter than the first period as the period of the advantageous state,
When the remaining period of the advantageous state is the first remaining period that is less than the second period, the second hit state is the second hit state when the first hit mode or the second hit mode is reached. You can set a period,
When the remaining period of the advantageous state is a second remaining period that is equal to or greater than the second period, the first hit mode or the second hit mode becomes the first period as the first hit state. You can set a period,
When the remaining period of the advantageous state is a specific period less than the second period, when the first hit mode or the second hit mode is reached, the first period is set as the period of the advantageous state. Is configurable
It is characterized by that.
In addition, related inventions related to the present invention are:
A start port that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
A hit mode determining means for determining a predetermined hit mode from a plurality of hit modes based on the ball entering the starting port;
A start port mode control means for controlling the frequency at which the start port becomes the second mode to an advantageous state that is higher than a normal state;
And an advantageous period setting means for setting a period for the advantageous state,
As the hit mode, at least a first hit mode and a second hit mode are set,
The advantageous period setting means includes:
When it becomes the first hit mode in the normal state, it is possible to set the first period as the period for the advantageous state,
When it becomes the second hit mode in the normal state, it is possible to set a second period shorter than the first period as the period of the advantageous state,
When the remaining period of the advantageous state is the first remaining period that is less than the second period, the second hit state is the second hit state when the first hit mode or the second hit mode is reached. You can set a period,
When the remaining period of the advantageous state is a second remaining period that is equal to or greater than the second period, the first hit mode or the second hit mode becomes the first period as the first hit state. The feature is that the period can be set.

  As a result, when the first hit occurs in the normal state, there is a possibility that the “first period” may be set in a period in which the first hit is continuously advantageous, and the second hit in the normal state. If this occurs, there is a possibility that the “second period” may be set as a period in which the advantageous state continues after that. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game characteristic in which a subsequent opening extension period is set depending on the hit type (first hit type) generated in the normal state, and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, the “first period” is “a period until the next hit occurs substantially (for example, about 1000 to 15000 times)”, and the “second period” is “the probability that the second period falls in the second period is 30”. In the case of “about 60% period (for example, about 100 times)”, a game characteristic is provided in which the next continuation mode or the turn-off mode is assigned depending on the type of hit that occurs in the normal state (type of the first hit). can do.

  The “normal state” is a state in which there is no remaining period of the advantageous state (not in the advantageous state or has been terminated) and is not in the advantageous state. Further, the “period in which the advantageous state is set” can exemplify the number of changes in the symbol, and the “remaining period in the advantageous state” can exemplify the remaining number of changes in the symbol. In addition, the “hit based on the determination result of the success / failure determination unit” may be set with three or more types of hits (hit modes) including the first hit and the second hit. Further, the advantageous period after the next time is determined depending on whether or not the remaining period of the advantageous state is greater than or less than the second period. The remaining period of the period can be achieved by counting the number of symbol fluctuations (the number of progressions and the number of remaining times).

Further, in the above configuration, in the related invention, the advantageous period setting means determines the period in which the advantageous state is reached when the remaining period of the advantageous state is a specific period less than the second period, It is characterized in that it is set in the first period.

  As a result, regardless of the opening extension period (second period) set immediately before, when it is a hit during a specific period less than the second period, the opening extension period (the first period longer than the second period) Period). By providing a chance zone in which the period of favorable state is extended in this way, the open extension period set based on the hit type (first hit type) that occurs in the normal state is changed according to the next occurrence timing of hits It can provide game characteristics.

  Further, the first period is set when the first remaining period is reached. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a period longer than the first period (third period) may be used. It is good also as a period (4th period) between this period and the 2nd period. In addition, the chance zone is set at a specific period less than the second period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the chance zone may be set to a predetermined period equal to or greater than the second period. Further, if the “first period” is “the period until the next occurrence of hitting (preferably 5000 times or more)”, the remaining period in the advantageous state falls under the chance zone, so It is possible to provide a game characteristic that the mode is promoted to the next continuous mode. In addition, when the remaining period of the advantageous state becomes the “specific hit (for example, a probable change, a probable change or a normal hit) in the first remaining period, the start port is advantageous. The period set as the state may be set to the first period.

In the above-described configuration, in the related invention, the advantageous period setting means sets the opening / closing member to the advantageous state when the remaining period of the advantageous state is a special period equal to or greater than the second period. The period is set to the second period.

  As a result, regardless of the opening extension period (first period) set immediately before, when it comes to a special period that is equal to or longer than the second period, the opening extension period (second period) shorter than the first period is reached. Period) is set. By providing a minus zone that shortens the period for the advantageous state in this way, it is possible to provide a game characteristic that the open extension period set based on the hit type (first hit type) that occurs in the normal state is changed. . In addition, if the “first period” is “the period until the next hit occurs (preferably 5000 times or more)”, the remaining period in the advantageous state corresponds to the chance zone, so it will continue next time. It is possible to provide a game characteristic that the mode is demoted from the mode to the number cut mode. If the remaining period of the advantageous state is the second remaining period and the "specific hit (for example, a probable hit, a probable hit or a normal hit, etc.)" is given, the starting port is advantageous. The period set as the state may be set to the second period.

Examples of the “starting port” include those having an opening / closing member that opens and closes the game ball entrance of the starting port (difficult to enter or easy to enter). As the first aspect, the opening / closing member is closed (closed) State), and a mode in which the opening / closing member is in an open state (open state) is given as a second mode. In addition, the “starting port” may be composed of only an opening / closing type starting port having an opening / closing member, or the opening / closing type starting port and a non-opening / closing type having no opening / closing member (the possibility of entering a ball is constant) You may comprise with a start opening (fixed start opening) and a set (attached). Any aspect is included in the “starter” of the present invention and related inventions . In addition, examples of the “specific game” include a hit game (a big hit game or a small hit game) that opens a big winning opening described later.

  According to the above-described configuration of the present invention, in the gaming machine having a start opening in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes, the open extension period is set according to the hit type (first hit type) generated in the normal state. New game characteristics can be provided, and the gaming interest can be improved.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows an open extension period setting table. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows the opening change period setting process at the time of probability change. It is a flowchart which shows a normal time open extension period setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the open extension period setting table of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the opening extension period setting process at the time of probability change of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the normal time open extension period setting process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the open extension period setting table of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the opening extension period setting process at the time of probability change of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the normal time open extension period setting process of 3rd Example.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game frame 2 and a game board 20. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. The game frame 2 includes an outer frame 3, a middle frame 4, a front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6, a lower plate portion 7, and the like. The middle frame 4 is not shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 5 is disposed on the front side.

  The outer frame 3 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The outer frame 3 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body. The outer frame 3 includes an outer frame main body 3a configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 3b that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 3a.

  The middle frame 4 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 4 is fitted inside the outer frame 3 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3. The middle frame 4 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 5 are provided on the front side of the frame portion so as to overlap each other. On the lower side of the front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6 and a lower plate portion 7 are integrally provided. The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit. Below the right side of the front frame 5 is provided a locking device 5b for locking the front frame 5 when it is closed.

  The front frame 5 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 5 is made of plastic, and has an opening 5a for making the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 5a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 5.

  A frame lamp portion 5c using LEDs or the like is provided around the opening 5a in the front frame 5. The frame lamp portion 5c is turned on / off or blinks according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate 6 is provided below the opening 5 a in the front frame 5. The upper plate 6 is provided with a discharge port 6a for discharging game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. A first effect button 8 is provided at the center of the upper surface of the upper plate part 6, and a CR operation part 9 is provided on the right side. The effect button 8 includes a middle button 8a, a left button 8b provided on the left side of the middle button 8a, and a right button 8c provided on the right side of the middle button 8a.

  The CR operation unit 9 is used to operate the prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) provided on the left side of the gaming machine 1, and includes a return button 9a for requesting the return of the prepaid card and the remaining frequency of the prepaid card. Is displayed, and a ball lending button 9c for requesting lending of game balls is provided.

  The lower plate part 7 is provided below the upper plate part 6 in the front frame 5. A discharge port 7 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 7 is provided at substantially the center of the lower plate portion 7. At the right end of the lower plate part 7, a launching handle 10 is provided for a player to operate a launching unit (not shown). The firing handle 10 is provided with a touch switch 10a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 10, a launch stop switch 10b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 11a to 11d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 11 a to 11 d include upper speakers 11 a and 11 b provided on the upper part of the front frame 5 and lower speakers 11 c and 11 d provided on the front plate part 2 b below the front frame 5.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a starting port 28, a big winning device 33, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, a first decorative member 50, and a second decorative member. A gaming device such as 60 is arranged. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In this embodiment, a large liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area V of the effect display device 25.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of a game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side.

  The first starting port 28a is configured as a fixed starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable starter that changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and is in a closed state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (injection) Including an impossible closed state). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as.

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 28a, and a game ball entering the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 4) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 4) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a closed state in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). When a game ball enters one of the start ports 28a and 28b, a special symbol (to be described later) starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 4), and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 4) for detecting an incoming game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs. By combining these LEDs, a normal symbol display unit 51, a general symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, and a second special symbol are provided. A hold display unit 54 is configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display portion 61 and a second special symbol display portion 62 are configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display part 51 is comprised from one LED, and a normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, and after the predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits in the normal symbol display mode or the off-normal symbol display mode. Stopped display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation (normal time), a first opening pattern (short-time opening pattern) in which a first opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. ) Is set, and when the open time extension function is activated, a second open pattern (long open pattern) in which a second open time (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the first open time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is provided is prepared. This random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is used determines whether or not the second starting port 28b is activated when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether it is in the open state). The normal symbol success / failure random number is set in advance with a hit value, and the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the win value. Determined. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be a win, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. Is done.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Along with the holding of the normal symbol, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined, the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol, the setting of the variation pattern of the normal symbol, the storage and storage of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, a first special symbol display unit 61 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display section 62 is provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, the description refers to both “first special symbol” and “second special symbol” unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the following description, when “special symbol reserve number” is described, unless otherwise specified, the description refers to both “first special symbol reserve number” and “second special symbol reserve number”. To do.

  Each of the special symbol display units 61 and 62 includes seven LEDs, and special LEDs (first special symbol and second special symbol) are displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting each of the special symbol display units 61 and 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of display modes can be displayed for each special symbol by a combination of turning on and off of each LED. And in the 1st special symbol display part 61 and the 2nd special symbol display part 62, the specific combination is set as a big hit symbol among the combinations of the special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinction of 7 LEDs respectively. In addition, combinations other than the jackpot symbol are set as outliers. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 28a, the first special symbol display unit 61 starts displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is either a big hit symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 28b, the second special symbol starts to be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62, and after the predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol is a big hit symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a and the second special random number acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 28b. Design random numbers are provided. The first special symbol random number includes a first special symbol success / failure random number used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a first special symbol random number for determining whether to stop the first special symbol. One special symbol determining random number and a reach random number for determining whether or not to perform reach production are included. Similarly, for the second special symbol random number, a second special symbol success / failure random number used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined. The second special symbol determining random number for the purpose and the reach random number for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect are included.

  As the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol success / failure determination random number and the first special symbol determination random number are acquired. One special symbol determination random number is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Along with the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination random number and a second special symbol determination random number are acquired, and a predetermined area (second) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is obtained. Is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in the hold storage area).

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The first special symbol hold display unit 53 and the second special symbol hold display unit 54 are each composed of two LEDs, and the number of holds can be set up to 4 each by combining the turn-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Can be displayed.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first start opening 28a can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of first special symbol held. The first special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (first special symbol success / failure determination random number, first special symbol determination random number). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination random number is acquired together with the first special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, so the first special symbol hold number is This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the first special symbol. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

  The number of game balls that have entered the second start port 28b can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the second special symbol reservation number. The second special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (second special symbol determination random number, second special symbol determination random number). In the present embodiment, the second special symbol determination random number is also acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the second starting port 28b. This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the second special symbol. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. On-hold storage and on-hold digestion of the first and second special symbols are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  When the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the symbol variable game is completed, the next symbol variable game can be executed. Then, in a state where the symbol variable game can be executed, the presence of one or more first special symbol hold satisfies the execution condition of the symbol variable game of the first special symbol, and one or more second special symbol hold By being present, the execution condition of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is established.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a second special symbol priority variation process in which the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed over the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. That is, when both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are “1 or more”, the second special symbol is preferentially displayed in a variable manner over the first special symbol. The reservation of the symbol is preferentially consumed. When the first special symbol reservation count is “1 or more” and the second special symbol reservation count is “zero”, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  A special symbol winning / determining random number is set with a winning / determining hit value (big hit value), and the special symbol acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first starting port 28a or the second starting port 28b. If the random number for determination of success / failure matches the jackpot value, the jackpot is determined. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display.

  When the first special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined that the jackpot value is determined, and the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined as the jackpot symbol. Then, if the first special symbol success / failure random number does not coincide with the jackpot value, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be an out symbol.

  Similarly, when the second special symbol success / failure determination random number coincides with the jackpot value, the jackpot is determined, and the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined as the jackpot symbol. Then, if the second special symbol success / failure determination random number does not coincide with the jackpot value, it is a failure, and the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined to be a missed symbol.

  The special symbol is configured to change and display according to a predetermined change pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect or pseudo-continuous effect (effect content) in the variation. The special symbol variation pattern is selected by lottery using a variation pattern random number from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol success / failure determination is executed.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected and used according to the gaming state (special symbol variation mode). In addition, each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state is selected when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place. And a deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table include a “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation pattern without reach)” that does not involve reach variation and a “reach variation pattern with reach” that involves reach variation. The normal deviation variation pattern is configured as a variation pattern with a shorter special symbol variation time than the reach deviation variation pattern. The reach variation variation pattern has a special symbol variation time longer than the normal variation variation pattern. It is configured as. The presence or absence of reach variation is determined by lottery using a reach random number acquired when the game ball enters the start port 28.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of first special symbol, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of second special symbol, stop of first special symbol Determination of symbol, determination of stop symbol of second special symbol, change display and stop display of first special symbol, change display and stop display of second special symbol, priority change of second special symbol will be described later. 200.

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), the main control unit 200 Starts a big hit game (specific game) that is relatively advantageous to the player. The big hit game is started by setting the big hit game flag to ON, and the big winning device 33 is operated, in other words, the big winning opening 33a is opened and closed a plurality of times, so that the game balls to the big winning opening 33a are opened. It gives a player a profit (prize ball) for entering the ball. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later.

  During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out in accordance with the game balls entering the big prize opening 33a. In other words, the game ball that has entered the grand prize winning port 33a is detected by passing the game ball with the big winning port entrance ball detection switch 33s (not shown) disposed in the big prize winning port 33a. Will be paid out.

  Then, with the start of the big hit game, the big winning device 33 is continuously operated, and the big winning opening / closing operation for switching the big winning port 33a between the open state and the closed state is continuously performed a plurality of times. Due to the operation of the special winning device 33, the special winning opening 33a is opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined ending condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the open big opening 33a is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10). In the case where one round game is performed from the start to the end of the open state of the big prize winning opening 33a, the maximum number of consecutive rounds (15 rounds in this embodiment) that can continue the big hit game is set.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, a specific gaming state in which the variation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability variation function are activated (the “electric support with non-probability change state” or “with electric support” described later). Probability change state etc.) is started. The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. The variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a normal big hit (the special symbol stop symbol is a normal big hit symbol), after the big hit game ends, the probability variation function is not activated. By operating the time shortening function and the open time extending function, the “non-probable change state with power support” is started. The uncertain change state with electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds), which is the normal setting time, to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). . As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated).

  Also, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a probable big hit (the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probable big hit symbol), after the big hit game ends, the probability variation function, variation time shortening function and open time extension function are activated. , “Electric support and probable change state” is started. The probability variation state with the electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this state, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, that is, a special bonus, together with the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function. The probability variation function is activated to increase the probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol.

  During the operation of the probability variation function, the probability of winning the special symbol success / failure determination increases as the jackpot winning value for the special symbol success / failure determination increases. Specifically, a low probability lottery table and a high probability lottery table in which the number of jackpot winning values is set larger than that of the low probability lottery table are prepared as the lottery tables in which the big hit winning value is set. When the probability variation function is not activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability lottery table, so that the probability that the random number for special symbol success / failure coincides with the jackpot winning value is low (in this embodiment, 1 / 200), and when the probability variation function is activated, a special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the high probability lottery table, whereby the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination random number matches the jackpot winning value is high (1 in this embodiment). / 20).

  Here, the operation period of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function will be described. The operation period of the probability changing function is set until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches 15000 after the end of the jackpot game, substantially until the next jackpot occurs. In addition, the operating period of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function is set until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number after the end of the big hit game. Hereinafter, the operating period of the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function is also referred to as “opening extension period”, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol set as the operating period of the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function is “opening extension number”. Also called.

  FIG. 3 shows an open extension period setting table for setting the open extension period. As shown in FIG. 3, the opening extension period is set based on the type of jackpot (probability big hit, normal jackpot) and the remaining period of the opening extension period (the number of remaining opening extensions) when the jackpot occurs. The remaining number of open extensions is the number obtained by subtracting the number of special symbol fluctuation displays from the number of open extensions set when a big hit occurs. For example, if the special symbol is displayed 20 times after the opening extension number is set to “100”, the remaining opening extension number is “80”.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that a probability big hit will occur is set to 60%, and the probability that a normal big hit will occur is set to 40%. In FIG. 3, when the number of opening extensions is set to “15000”, the opening extension period continues until the next big hit occurs substantially.

  In the “normal state” where the remaining number of open extensions is “0”, that is, the fluctuation time reduction function and the open time extension function are not activated when a big hit occurs, the number of open extensions is set to “15000” if the big hit type is a probable big hit. If the big hit type is a normal big hit, the number of times of opening extension is set to “100”. In addition, when the number of remaining open extensions is “1 or more”, that is, in the “favorable state” in which the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function are activated when a big hit occurs, the number of open extensions based on the remaining number of open extensions when a big hit occurs Is set.

  First, the case where the big hit type is a probable big hit will be described. When the number of remaining open extensions is less than 100 (1 to 100), the number of open extensions is set to “100”, and when the remaining number of open extensions is “101 or more (101 to 15000)” Is set to “15000”. In addition, even if the remaining number of open extensions is “less than 101”, when the remaining number of open extensions is “7” and “77”, the number of open extensions has been increased from “100” to “15000” as a chance zone. The number of times is set. Even if the remaining number of open extensions is “101 or more”, if the remaining number of open extensions is “14444”, the number of times that the open extension number is reduced from “15000” to “100” is set as a minus zone. The

  Next, a case where the big hit type is a normal big hit will be described. If the remaining number of open extensions is “less than 101 times (1 to 100)”, the number of open extensions is set to “30” or “80”, and the remaining number of open extensions is “101 times or more (101 to 15000)”. In this case, the number of times of opening extension is set to “100”. When the remaining number of open extensions is “less than 101 (1 to 100)”, the number of open extensions is set in stages, and when the remaining number of open extensions is “10 to 50”, the number of open extensions is “30”. If the remaining extension extension count is “51 to 100”, the extension extension count is set to “80”. Even if the remaining number of open extensions is “less than 101”, if the remaining number of open extensions is “1-9”, the number of open extensions increases from “30” or “80” to “100” as a chance zone. Is set. Even if the remaining number of open extensions is “101 or more”, if the remaining number of open extensions is “14444”, the number of times that the open extension number is reduced from “100” to “30” is set as a minus zone. The

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a symbol variation effect is provided on the effect display device 25 in association with the symbol variation game of the special symbol performed using the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62. Done. Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with an effect symbol display unit 25a for displaying effect symbols. This effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 62. Further, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the part excluding the effect symbol display unit 25a is a background display area in which various background images including characters, figures, symbols, characters, and the like are displayed. The effect symbol display unit 25a and the background display area constitute a symbol variation effect screen. As described above, since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually displays the content displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 (particularly the effect symbol). It will play a game paying attention to.

  In the present embodiment, a three-digit number symbol consisting of “1” to “9” is used as the effect symbol, and the effect symbol display unit 25a displays the right symbol display unit on which the left symbol is displayed and the middle symbol. The middle symbol display area and the left symbol display area on which the right symbol is displayed are composed of three symbol display areas. The effect symbol display unit 25a has a symbol variation direction set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of each symbol display unit, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  The effect symbol starts when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts the variable display, and when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the symbols, the effect symbol Is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the effect symbol, a symbol combination having the same three digits corresponds to the special symbol jackpot symbol, and the other symbol combinations correspond to the special symbol missing symbol.

  Further, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, a hold display effect for displaying the number of special symbols held and a hit-related effect accompanying the progress of the big hit game during the big hit game are performed. The hit-related effects include a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) executed at the start of the jackpot game, a round effect (big hit game effect) executed during the jackpot game, and a jackpot game end effect (ending) executed at the end of the jackpot game Production). These hit-related effects are executed by the sub-control unit 260 based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 200 as the jackpot game progresses.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic control device includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. In addition, the main control unit 200 constitutes a lottery unit that is mainly determined by the CPU 200b and determines whether or not a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is determined by a determination program stored in the ROM. Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, start-port entrance detection switches 28 s and 28 t, and a grand prize entrance entrance detection switch 33 s, and these signals are input to the main control unit 200. Is configured to do. The board output relay board 202 is connected with a normal symbol display device 51, special symbol display devices 61 and 62, a start port solenoid 28c, and a big prize port solenoid 33c, and a control signal from the main control unit 200 is output. .

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 11a to 11d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, special symbol information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice controls A command is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs / lamps 262 and an amplifier board 263 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative drive board 261. Each LED / lamp 262 includes a frame lamp portion 5c. Connected to the amplifier board 263 are speakers 11a to 11d that output various sounds, sounds, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Furthermore, a first effect button 8 (middle button 8a, left button 8b, right button 8c) and a second effect button 9 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via an effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 receives various commands from the main control unit 200, the first effect button 8 (the middle button 8a, the left button 8b, the right button 8c) and the second effect button 9 (reception of a variation pattern designation command, the first effect). Based on button operation signal input, second effect button operation signal input, etc., selection / execution processing of various LED / lamp lighting / flashing patterns, and selection of sound effect data output from the speakers 11a to 11d An output process, a process for selecting a symbol variation effect execution pattern (effect pattern) on the effect display device 25, a symbol variation effect execution process based on the execution pattern, and the like are performed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 5 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 5 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball payout control, etc. are performed. In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol display part is determined. At 51 (see FIG. 2), it is determined whether the normal symbol is hit and stopped in the display mode of the normal symbol or whether it is stopped and displayed in the display mode of the off-normal symbol. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a probability of being a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the start port 28b. There is a difference that the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is activated than when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is not active.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The second starting port 28b is opened). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is activated. I do. When the second start port 28b is operated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of winnings has been won. When it is determined that the predetermined number of winnings has been received at the second start port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the opening time of the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed, and the second start port 28b is closed.

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 6A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the first start port 28a has been won (a game ball has entered) (S501a). If it is determined that the first start port 28a has not been won (S501a: NO), The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first start port 28a has been won (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol random number (first symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol random number includes a first special symbol determination random number, a first special symbol determination random number (per symbol determination random number), a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second start port 28b has been won (S501d). If it is determined that the second start port 28b has not been won (S501d: NO). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second start port 28b has been won (S501d: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501e). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501e: YES), a second special symbol random number (second symbol success / failure determination information) is acquired and stored (S501f). The second special symbol random number includes a second special symbol determination random number, a second special symbol determination random number (per symbol determination random number), a reach random number, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S515 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of second special symbol hold is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

  If it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). If it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). That is, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), the first special symbol hold number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 8 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (the random number for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the start opening 28) is read (S508a). ), Special symbol winning / failing determination is performed (S508b). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) is a big hit (S508c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S508c: YES), a big hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S508d). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S508c: NO), a variation pattern table setting process at the time of disconnection is performed (S508e).

  Next, the variable pattern random number is acquired, and the symbol determining random number (the special symbol determining random number acquired when the game ball enters the starting port 28) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Read (S508f).

  Next, the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S508g). As the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern random number acquired in S508h is used to select a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d or S508e. Note that each variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d and S508e is associated with a variation pattern random value and a variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value obtained in S508f is the current variation pattern table. It is determined as a variation pattern to be used. The special symbol stop symbol is a symbol determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main control unit 200 using the special symbol determination random number read in S508f when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, it is determined as a missed symbol. Similarly to the variation pattern table, the symbol determination table also associates the value of the special symbol determination random number with each jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the special symbol determination random number read in S508f is It is determined as a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the processing of S508g, the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S508h), 1 is subtracted (S508i), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508j). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the processing of S508g, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the processing of S508g. is there. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 6A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S511), and a special symbol designating command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S512). A stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is a jackpot symbol (FIG. 6 ( b) S515).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol (S515: YES), the gaming state at the start of the big hit game is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S516). The “game state at the time of starting the big hit game” includes the type of the big hit symbol stopped at that time and the setting state of the game state flags (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) at that time Yes.

  Next, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S517). Thereby, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S518).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S519). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S519: NO), the process proceeds to the determination processing of S521, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON ( (S519: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S520). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the release extension flag is set to ON (S521). As a result, when it is determined that the release extension flag is not set to ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the release extension flag is set to ON. (S521: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S522), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  Next, in the determination process of S515, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 is not a big hit symbol (in the case of a missed symbol) (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the release extension flag is ON (S524). As a result, when it is determined that the release extension flag is not ON (S524: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the release extension flag is ON (S524: YES), “1” is subtracted from the release extension counter (S525).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the open extension counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S525 is “zero” (S526). As a result, when it is determined that the extension extension counter is not “zero” (S526: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the extension extension counter is “zero” (S526). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S527), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S528).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is such that the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S529). Upon receiving this game state designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, and the like indicating that the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are inactive (normal state) on the effect display device 25. Processing to display in area V is performed.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the jackpot game processing is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not being opened (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not a big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). In the determination process of S606, it is determined whether the number of rounds has reached “15 rounds” which is the maximum number of continuous rounds. When the “round number reaches 15 rounds”, it is determined that the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608). In the present embodiment, when the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605) or when the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608), a special winning opening closing command or a special winning opening is directed to the sub-control unit 260. Send a release command. Specifically, a special winning opening closing command is transmitted when closing the special winning opening 33a, and a special winning opening opening command is transmitted when opening the large winning opening 33a.

  If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), the big hit game end process is performed (S609). Here, the big hit game end process (S609) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S609a). Next, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S609b). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S609b: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S609c). As a result, the probability variation function starts to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, a probability change opening extension period setting process is performed (S609d). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation is not a big hit (S609b: NO), a normal time extension extension period setting process is performed (S609e).

  Here, the probability change opening extension period setting process (S609d) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining open extensions at the time of occurrence of a big hit is “0” (whether or not the open time extension function has not been activated) (S620). As a result, when it is determined that the number of remaining open extensions at the time of occurrence of the big hit is “0” (the open time extension function has not been activated) (S620: YES), “15000” is set in the open extension counter. Set (S621). On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of remaining open extensions when a big hit occurs is not “0” (the open time extension function has been activated) (S620: NO), the remaining number of open extensions when a big hit occurs is “101”. It is determined whether or not it is greater than or equal to (S622).

  As a result, when it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions at the time of occurrence of the big hit is less than “101” (S622: NO), the remaining number of open extensions is “1 to 100”, and the remaining number of open extensions is a chance. It is determined whether it corresponds to a zone (S623). In this embodiment, since the chance zone for the probability variation jackpot is set to “7” or “77”, the remaining number of open extensions is “7” or “77” in the determination processing of S623. Determine whether or not. As a result, when it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions does not correspond to the chance zone (either 7 or 77) (S623: NO), “100” is set to the open extension counter (S624). On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions falls within the chance zone (either 7, 77) (S623: YES), “15000” is set to the open extension counter (S625).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S622 that the number of remaining open extensions at the time of occurrence of the big hit is “101” or more (S622: YES), the remaining number of open extensions is “101 to 15000”, and the number of open extensions remains. It is determined whether or not the extension remaining number corresponds to the minus zone (S626). In this embodiment, since the minus zone is set to the remaining number of open extensions “14444”, it is determined in the determination process of S626 whether or not the remaining number of open extensions is “14444”. As a result, if it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions does not correspond to the minus zone (14444) (S626: NO), “15000” is set to the open extension counter (S627). On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions falls in the minus zone (14444) (S626: YES), “100” is set in the open extension counter (S628).

  Next, the normal opening extension period setting process (S609e) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining open extensions at the time of occurrence of a big hit is “0” (whether or not the open time extension function has not been activated) (S640). As a result, when it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions at the time of occurrence of the big hit is “0” (the open time extension function has not been activated) (S640: YES), the open extension counter is set to “100”. Set (S641). On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of remaining open extensions at the time of big hit is not “0” (the open time extension function has been activated) (S640: NO), the remaining number of open extensions at the time of big hit is “101”. It is determined whether or not it is greater than or equal to (S642).

  As a result, when it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions when the big hit occurs is less than “101” (S642: NO), the remaining number of open extensions is “1 to 100”, and the remaining number of open extensions is a chance. It is determined whether it corresponds to a zone (S643). In the present embodiment, the number of remaining open extensions is set to “1-9” in the normal jackpot chance zone. Therefore, in the determination process of S643, it is determined whether the remaining number of open extensions is “1-9”. judge. As a result of the determination process of S643, when it is determined that the remaining number of times of opening extension does not correspond to the chance zone (1 to 9) (S643: NO), the remaining number of times of opening extension is “10 to 100”. Then, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of open extensions is “51” or more (S644).

  As a result, when it is determined that the number of remaining open extensions is less than “51” (S644: NO), the remaining number of open extensions is “10-50”, and “30” is set in the open extension counter ( S645). When it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions is “51” or more (S644: YES), the remaining number of open extensions is “51 to 100”, and “80” is set to the open / extended counter (S646).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S643 that the remaining number of open extensions corresponds to the chance zone (1 to 9) (S643: NO), “100” is set in the open extension counter (S647).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S642 that the remaining number of open extensions at the time of occurrence of the big hit is “100” or more (S642: YES), the remaining number of open extensions is “101 to 15000” and the open It is determined whether or not the remaining extension number corresponds to the minus zone (S648). In the present embodiment, since the remaining number of open extensions is set to “14444” in the minus zone, it is determined in the determination processing of S648 whether or not the remaining number of open extensions is “14444”. As a result of the determination process in S648, if it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions does not correspond to the minus zone (14444) (S648: NO), the remaining number of open extensions is “101 to 14443” and “14445 to 15000”. In any case, “100” is set in the open / extended counter (S649). On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions falls in the minus zone (14444) (S648: YES), “30” is set in the open extension counter (S650).

  Next, returning to FIG. 10, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S609f), and the release extension flag is set to ON (S609g). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function start to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating the operating state of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S609h).

  In the present embodiment described above, when a big hit occurs in an advantageous state where the open time extension function is operating, a preset open extension period is set according to the remaining number of open extensions when the big hit occurs. Thus, it is possible to give variations to the setting conditions for the open extension period according to the remaining number of open extensions. This provides a new game characteristic that allows the opening extension period setting mode to be diversified compared to the configuration in which the opening extension period is set based on the gaming state at the time of jackpot occurrence and the type of jackpot symbol Can improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in this embodiment, the opening that is set when the remaining number of times of opening extension when the big hit occurs is greater than the predetermined number of times than the opening extension period that is set when the number of remaining times of opening extension when the big hit occurs is less than the predetermined number of times. The extension period is configured to be longer. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a game property that the next opening extension period becomes longer as the remaining number of opening extensions increases.

  Further, in this embodiment, the setting mode of the open extension period is varied depending on the mode of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot). Specifically, in the case of a probable big hit, if the number of remaining open extensions is less than a predetermined number (1 to 100), the number of open extensions is set to “100”, and the number of remaining open extensions is greater than or equal to a predetermined number ( 101 to 15000), the number of times of opening extension is set to “15000”, and if it is a normal big hit, the number of times of opening extension is set to “100” as an upper limit. Thus, by changing the setting mode of the opening extension period depending on the mode of jackpot, the setting mode of the opening extension period can be diversified, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the number of remaining open extensions at the time of occurrence of a big hit is less than a predetermined number (1 to 100), a chance zone is set in which an open extension period longer than the originally set open extension period is set. ing. Thereby, the setting aspect of an open extension period can be diversified, and game entertainment can be improved. In addition, by setting the chance zone, even when the number of remaining open extensions is small, it is possible to advance the game with a sense of expectation that “a long open extension period may be set”.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the remaining number of open extensions is a predetermined number or more (101 to 15000), a negative zone is set in which an open extension period shorter than the originally set open extension period is set. Thereby, the setting aspect of an open extension period can be diversified, and game entertainment can be improved. In addition, by setting a minus zone, even when the number of remaining open extensions is small, the game can be advanced with a sense of tension that “a short open extension period may be set”.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the description of the same parts as in the first embodiment is omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  FIG. 13 shows an open extension period setting table of the second embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, two types of probability variation big hits (one probability variation big hit and two probability variation big hits) are provided. When the big hit symbol is the probable big hit symbol 1, the probable big hit symbol 1 is generated, and when the big hit symbol is the probable big hit symbol 2, the probable big hit symbol 2 is generated. In the present embodiment, the probability that a probability variation big hit 1 will occur is set to 30%, the probability that a probability variation big hit 2 will occur is set to 30%, and the probability that a normal big hit will occur is set to 40%.

  In the normal state where the number of remaining open extensions is “0”, that is, the fluctuation time reduction function and the open time extension function are not activated when a big hit occurs, the number of open extensions is set to “15000” if the big hit type is 1 If the big hit type is a probable big hit 2, then the number of open extensions is set to “100”, and if the big hit type is a normal big hit, the open extension number is set to “100”. In addition, when the number of remaining open extensions is “1 or more”, that is, in an advantageous state where the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function are activated when a big hit occurs, the number of open extensions is set based on the remaining number of open extensions when a big hit occurs Is done. Specifically, when the number of remaining open extensions is less than “101” (1 to 100), the number of open extensions is set to “100” regardless of the type of jackpot, and the remaining number of open extensions is “101 or more (101 ˜15000) ”, the number of open extensions is set to“ 15000 ”regardless of the jackpot type.

  When the jackpot type is a probable big hit 1, even if the number of remaining open extensions is “less than 101”, if the remaining number of open extensions is “7”, the number of open extensions as “chance zone” starts from “100”. Even if the number of times of opening extension is set to “15000” and the remaining number of times of opening extension is “101 or more”, if the remaining number of times of opening extension is “14444”, the number of times of opening extension is changed from “15000” to “15000”. The number of times reduced to “100” is set.

  When the big hit type is a probable big hit 2, even if the remaining number of open extensions is “less than 101”, if the remaining number of open extensions is “77”, the number of open extensions as “chance zone” starts from “100”. Even if the number of times of opening extension is set to “15000” and the remaining number of times of opening extension is “101 or more”, if the remaining number of times of opening extension is “14444”, the number of times of opening extension is changed from “15000” to “15000”. The number of times reduced to “100” is set.

  In the second embodiment, in the normal state where the opening time extension function and the fluctuation time shortening function are not activated (the opening extension counter is “0”), when the probability variation big hit 1 occurs, the number of times of opening extension is When “15000” is set and the probability variation big hit 2 or normal big hit occurs, the number of times of opening extension is set to “100”. When the number of remaining open extensions is “1 to 100” and a big hit occurs, the number of open extensions is set to “100”, and when the number of remaining open extensions is “101 to 15000” and a big hit occurs. The extension extension number is set to “15000”. For this reason, when the probability variation big hit 1 occurs in the normal state, the “next continuous mode” is set in which the number of open extensions is continuously set to “15000”, and the probability variation big hit 2 or the normal big hit occurs in the normal state. In this case, the “number-of-times cut mode” is set, in which the number of times of opening extension is continuously set to “100”.

  Further, in the second embodiment, during the execution of the big hit game with the probability variable big hit 1 as an opportunity, an effect that notifies that the probability variable big hit is made is executed, and after the big hit game with the probability variable big hit 1 as an opportunity, It is configured to execute an effect that notifies that the probability variation function is operating. In the second embodiment, when the probability variation big hit 2 or the normal big hit occurs in the normal state where the remaining number of open extensions is “0”, the number of open extensions is set to “100”. After the big hit game is executed, the opening / closing mode of the second start port 28b is the same. For this reason, in the second embodiment, during the execution of the big hit game triggered by the probability variation big hit 2 or the normal big hit, an effect that makes the type of the big hit unknown is executed, and the big hit triggered by the probability variable big hit 2 or the normal big hit After the game is finished, an effect that makes the operation state of the probability variation function unknown is executed. Thereby, after the big hit game with the probability change big hit 2 as an opportunity, the “latent probability change state” can be generated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the probability change opening extension period setting process (S609d) of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 11 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, in the second embodiment, when it is determined in the determination process of S620 that the open extension remaining period when the big hit occurs is “0” (S620: YES), the current big hit is It is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is 1 (S629).

  As a result, when it is determined that the current big hit is 1 in the probability variation big hit (S629: YES), “15000” is set in the open extension counter (S621). On the other hand, if it is determined that the current big hit is not the probability variation big hit 1 (S629: NO), it can be determined that the current big hit is the probability variation big hit 2 and therefore "100" is set in the open extension counter (S630). . 14 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the normal opening extension period setting process (S609e) of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 12 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, in the second embodiment, when it is determined in the determination process of S640 that the open extension remaining period when the big hit occurs is “0” (S640: YES), the open extension counter is set. “100” is set (S641). On the other hand, when it is determined that the open extension remaining period when the big hit occurs is not “0” (1 to 15000) (S640: NO), it is determined whether or not the number of remaining open extensions is “101” or more. Determination is made (S642). As a result, when it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions at the time of occurrence of the big hit is less than “100” (S642: NO), the remaining number of open extensions is “1 to 100”, and “100” is displayed in the open extension counter. "Is set (S651). On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining number of open extensions at the time of occurrence of the big hit is “101” or more (S642: NO), the remaining number of open extensions is “101 to 15000” and the open extension counter is set to “15000”. Is set (S652).

  According to the second embodiment described above, when the probability variation big hit 1 occurs in the normal state, the “next continuous mode” is set in which the number of open extensions is continuously set to “15000”, and the normal state is reached. In the case where the probability variation big hit 2 or the normal big hit occurs, the “number-of-times cut mode” is set in which the number of times of open extension is continuously set to “100”. That is, the next continuation mode or the number cut mode is assigned according to the type of jackpot (initial type) that occurs in the normal state. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a game characteristic that an open extension period is set according to the type of jackpot (first hit type) that occurs in a normal state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In the second embodiment, when the number of remaining open extensions when a big hit occurs is less than a predetermined number (1 to 100), a chance zone in which an open extension period longer than the originally set open extension period is set. It is set. As a result, an opening extension period shorter than the opening extension period set immediately before is set. When the number of remaining open extensions is less than a predetermined number (1 to 100) and 1 or 2 of the probabilistic large hits occur, if the remaining number of open extensions falls within the chance zone (7, 77), the number of open extensions is “ It is possible to provide a game characteristic that is set to “15000” and promoted from the number cut mode to the next continuation mode.

  Further, in the second embodiment, when the remaining number of open extensions is a predetermined number or more (101 to 15000), a minus zone is set in which an open extension period shorter than the originally set open extension period is set. . As a result, an opening extension period longer than the opening extension period set immediately before is set. In addition, when the number of remaining open extensions is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (101 to 15000), and 1 or 2 per probability variation, 1 and 2 occur, if the remaining number of open extensions falls in the minus zone (14444), the number of open extensions is “ It is set to “100”, and it is possible to provide a game characteristic of demoting from the next continuation mode to the number cut mode.

  Here, the correspondence between the second embodiment and each means of the present invention will be described. The “second starting port 28b” corresponds to the “starting port” of the present invention, and the “probability big hit 1” is the present. Corresponds to the “first hit mode” of the invention, “ordinary big hit” corresponds to the “second hit mode” of the present invention, and “15000 extension times of opening” corresponds to the “first period” of the present invention. Correspondingly, “100 times of extension of opening” corresponds to “second period” of the present invention, “1 to 100 times of remaining extension of opening” corresponds to “first remaining period” of the present invention, “ The “open extension remaining number of times 101 to 15000 times” corresponds to the “second remaining period” of the present invention, and the processing executed by the main control unit 200 is the “hit mode determining means” and “starting port mode control means” of the present invention. , "Advantageous period setting means".

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the description of the same parts as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  FIG. 16 shows an open extension period setting table of the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, in the third embodiment, there are provided two types of probability variation big hits (1 probability variation big hit, 2 probability variation big hits) and two types of normal big hits (normal big hit 1, normal big hit 2). When the big hit symbol is the probable big hit symbol 1, the probable big hit symbol 1 is generated, when the big hit symbol is the probable big hit symbol 2, the probable big hit symbol 2 is generated. When the big hit symbol is the normal big hit symbol 1, the normal big hit symbol 1 is generated. When the big hit symbol is the normal big hit symbol 2, the normal big hit 2 is generated. In this embodiment, the probability of occurrence of probability variation big hit 1 is set to 30%, the probability of probability variation big hit 2 to occur 30%, the probability of occurrence of normal big hit 1 to 20%, and the probability of occurrence of normal big hit 2 to 20%. Has been.

  In the normal state where the number of remaining open extensions is “0”, that is, the fluctuation time reduction function and the open time extension function are not activated when a big hit occurs, the number of open extensions is set to “15000” if the big hit type is 1 If the big hit type is a probable big hit 2, the extension extension number is set to "100". If the big hit type is a normal big hit 1, the open extension number is set to "15000", and the big hit type is a normal big hit 2 If so, the number of times of opening extension is set to “100”. In addition, when the number of remaining open extensions is “1 or more”, that is, in an advantageous state where the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function are activated when a big hit occurs, the number of open extensions is set based on the remaining number of open extensions when a big hit occurs Is done. Specifically, when the number of remaining open extensions is less than “101” (1 to 100), the number of open extensions is set to “100” regardless of the type of jackpot, and the remaining number of open extensions is “101 or more (101 ˜15000) ”, the number of open extensions is set to“ 15000 ”regardless of the jackpot type.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the probability change opening extension period setting process (S609d) of the third embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. 11 of the first embodiment and FIG. 14 of the second embodiment. Since each process of S620, S621, S629, and S630 in FIG. 17 is the same as that in the second embodiment (FIG. 14), description thereof is omitted. As shown in FIG. 17, in the third embodiment, when it is determined in the determination process of S622 that the open extension remaining period when the big hit occurs is less than “101” (S622: NO), the open extension remaining The number of times is “1 to 100”, and it is determined whether or not the current big hit is 1 in the probability variation big hit (S631).

  As a result, if it is determined that the current big hit is 1 in the probability variation big hit (S631: YES), "15000" is set to the open extension counter (S632). On the other hand, when it is determined that the current big hit is not the probability variation big hit 1 (the probability variation big hit 2) (S631: NO), "100" is set to the open extension counter (S633).

  In addition, when it is determined in the determination process of S622 that the open extension remaining period at the time of occurrence of the big hit is “100” or more (S622: YES), the number of remaining open extensions is “101 to 15000”. It is determined whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit 1 (S634).

  As a result, when it is determined that the current big hit is 1 in the probability variation big hit (S634: YES), “15000” is set in the open extension counter (S635). On the other hand, when it is determined that the current big hit is not the probability variation big hit 1 (the probability variation big hit 2) (S634: NO), "15000" is set to the open extension counter (S636).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the normal opening extension period setting process (S609e) of the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 12 of the first embodiment and FIG. 15 of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, in the third embodiment, when it is determined in the determination process of S640 that the open extension remaining period when the big hit occurs is “0” (S640: YES), the current big hit is It is determined whether or not the normal big hit is 1 (S653). As a result, when it is determined that the current big hit is usually the big hit (S653: YES), "15000" is set to the open extension counter (S654). On the other hand, if it is determined that the current big hit is not usually the big hit 1 (S653: NO), it can be determined that the current big hit is the normal big hit 2 and "100" is set to the open extension counter (S655).

  If it is determined in S642 that the remaining number of open extensions at the time of occurrence of the big hit is less than “101” (S642: NO), the remaining number of open extensions is “1 to 100”. It is determined whether or not the big hit is normally a big hit 1 (S656). As a result of this determination processing, when it is determined that the current big hit is the normal big hit (S656: YES), “100” is set to the open extension counter (S657). On the other hand, even when it is determined that the current big hit is not the normal big hit 1 (usually the big hit 2) (S656: NO), “100” is set to the open extension counter (S658).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S642 that the remaining number of open extensions at the time of occurrence of the big hit is “100” or more (S642: YES), the remaining number of open extensions is “101 to 15000”. It is determined whether or not the big hit is normally a big hit 1 (S659). As a result of this determination processing, when it is determined that the current big hit is the normal big hit 1 (S659: YES), "15000" is set to the open extension counter (S660). On the other hand, when it is determined that the current big hit is not the normal big hit 1 (normally the big hit 2) (S659: NO), “15000” is set to the open extension counter (S661).

  In the third embodiment described above, when “probable big hit 1” or “normal big hit 1” occurs in the normal state, the open extension period is set to “15000”, and “probable big hit 2” in the normal state. Or, when “normal big hit 2” occurs, the open extension period is set to “100”. When the number of remaining open extensions is “1 to 100” and a big hit occurs, the number of open extensions is set to “100”, and when the number of remaining open extensions is “101 to 15000” and a big hit occurs. The extension extension number is set to “15000”. For this reason, also in the third embodiment, the next continuation mode or the number cut mode is assigned according to the type of big hit (initial type) that occurs in the normal state. Thereby, also according to the third embodiment, it is possible to provide a game characteristic that an open extension period is set according to the type of jackpot (first hit type) generated in the normal state, and to improve the game entertainment Can do.

  Here, the correspondence between the third embodiment and each means of the present invention will be described. "Probability big hit 1" corresponds to "first hit mode" of the present invention, and "normal big hit 2" Corresponding to the “second hit mode” of the present invention, “open extension number 15000 times” corresponds to “first period” of the present invention, and “open extension number 100 times” corresponds to “second extension number” of the present invention. "Open extension remaining number of times 1 to 100" corresponds to "first remaining period" of the present invention, and "Open extension remaining number of times 101 to 15000" corresponds to "Second remaining number of times" of the present invention. Corresponds to "period".

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the open extension remaining period when the big hit occurs is configured to set different open extension periods in three stages of “0”, “1 to 100”, and “101 to 15000”. Set different open extension periods in four or more stages (for example, “1-30”, “31-80”, “81-100”, “101-300”, “300-15000”). You may comprise.

  In each of the above embodiments, the open extension period is set based on the remaining number of open extensions when a big hit occurs and the big hit type (probable big hit, normal big hit), but the big hit type (probable big hit, normal big hit) You may comprise so that an open extension period may be set based on the jackpot related information different from. For example, a plurality of types of jackpot games having different execution modes may be provided, and the opening extension period may be set based on the remaining number of times of opening extension when the jackpot occurs and the execution mode of the jackpot game.

  Examples of the execution mode of the jackpot game include the number of winning balls that can be acquired by the jackpot game and the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the jackpot game. Specifically, in a configuration in which multiple types of jackpot games with different maximum continuation round numbers (5R jackpot game with a maximum continuation round number of 5 rounds, 15R jackpot game with a maximum continuation round number of 15 rounds, etc.) are provided, The open extension period can be set based on the remaining number of open extensions when the big hit occurs and the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the big hit game. Also, multiple types of jackpot games with different number of winning balls (the opening time of the big winning opening 33a is short and the winning time is small and the opening time of the big winning hole 33a can be acquired with a small number of winning balls) In a configuration provided with “a big hit game with a ball” with a large number of winning balls), it is possible to set an open extension period based on the remaining number of open extensions when a big hit occurs and the number of winning balls that can be won for a big hit game . For example, in the “sudden probability change (surprise probability)” in which the probability variation function is activated after “big hit game without ball”, the open extension period may be set in the same pattern as the normal big hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, “the open extension period is set on the basis of the type of jackpot (probable big hit, normal jackpot) and the remaining period of the open extension period (number of remaining open extensions) when the jackpot occurs” However, the control mode may be executed in any way. Specifically, a counting means (counter) for counting the number of symbol fluctuations is provided, and the counting means may count with an addition type or a subtraction type. That is, both those that count the remaining period of the advantageous state and those that count the progress period of the advantageous state are included in the embodiments of the present invention. That is, it is only necessary to count the degree of progress of the advantageous state (the degree of progress, the progress state, the number of progress).

  Further, in this embodiment, the big hit game is illustrated as the specific game, but the small hit game may be set. The execution of the small hit game is a type of hit game that can be executed when a big hit is not made in the determination of success or failure, and can open the big winning opening for a short time. Further, when a big hit game is executed, the probability changing means can be operated (the probability of success / failure determination is increased), but the probability changing means is not operated based on the execution of the small hit game. In addition, regarding the determination control, based on the entry information acquired at the time of starting entry (random number for success / failure determination), it is determined whether or not the big hit (S508c) in FIG. If it is a small hit, the flow is changed to a small hit hour variation pattern table setting process to execute a small hit game, and if it is not a small hit, a loss variation pattern table setting process is executed. be able to.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning ports (first start port, second game port) provided on the game board are used. A game machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a game profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the starting gate, big prize opening, etc. Although an example in which the present invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”.

  For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which a gaming profit (game value) is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Gaming machine, 28b ... 2nd starting port, 200 ... Main control part (abutting mode determination means, starting port mode control means, advantageous period setting means), 260 ... Sub control unit, 280 ... Production display control unit.

Claims (1)

A start port that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
A hit mode determining means for determining a predetermined hit mode from a plurality of hit modes based on the ball entering the starting port;
A start port mode control means for controlling the frequency at which the start port becomes the second mode to an advantageous state that is higher than a normal state;
And an advantageous period setting means for setting a period for the advantageous state,
As the hit mode, at least a first hit mode and a second hit mode are set,
The advantageous period setting means includes:
When it becomes the first hit mode in the normal state, it is possible to set the first period as the period for the advantageous state,
When it becomes the second hit mode in the normal state, it is possible to set a second period shorter than the first period as the period of the advantageous state,
When the remaining period of the advantageous state is the first remaining period that is less than the second period, the second hit state is the second hit state when the first hit mode or the second hit mode is reached. You can set a period,
When the remaining period of the advantageous state is a second remaining period that is equal to or greater than the second period, the first hit mode or the second hit mode becomes the first period as the first hit state. period Ri can be set der the,
When the remaining period of the advantageous state is a specific period less than the second period, when the first hit mode or the second hit mode is reached, the first period is set as the period of the advantageous state. A gaming machine characterized by being configurable .

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