JP2002306769A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can prevent the result of judgment from being recognized by a player by a ready-to-win mode during a ready-to-win condition when exceeding the limitation of frequency of continuation of a specified jackpot. SOLUTION: The game machine has a means to limitedly select a combination of determined success patterns imparting other game value different from a specific game value as a combination of success patterns to be determinatively stop-displayed next time when a combination of specific success patterns is determinatively stop-displayed, and when judgment results in a jackpot and the means to limitedly select the combination of determined success patterns is operating, and a specific combination of success patterns is temporarily stops, after the temporary stop-display, the above means determinatively stop-displays a combination of other success patterns.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines include:
A hit or miss is determined based on the establishment of a determination start condition, such as a game ball entering a specific winning opening or a game ball passing through a specific pass gate. There is a model that executes a predetermined special game referred to as a special game.
In such a model, a display device such as a liquid crystal display, a dot matrix display, or an LED display device for changing and stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols consisting of numbers, symbols, pictures, and the like is provided on the game board surface.

The display device generally has a structure in which a plurality of display areas are arranged, and a display is changed for each display area by scrolling or the like as if a so-called slot machine drum rotates. , Then stop display. And the symbol displayed on the display device starts to fluctuate due to the establishment of the determination start condition,
After a predetermined time change, the symbols that have been fixed and stopped are displayed on the plurality of display areas of the display device, and the symbols that have been fixed and stopped have a predetermined combination (hit symbol combination, for example, double stitches, etc.).
In the case of, the "big hit" is constituted, and in the case of another combination (outside symbol combination), "outside". In the case of the "big hit", a large winning port on the game board is continuously opened to enable a large number of winnings, and a large amount of prize balls are paid out during the winning.

[0004] In the above-mentioned gaming machine, generally,
In order to increase the player's expectation of the "big hit" and to further enhance the fun of the game, for example, the display device has three display areas in a horizontal line, and displays each pattern in each display area. First, symbols are variably displayed in three display areas, and symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed in the remaining two display areas while the symbols are variably displayed only in one display area (final stop display area). Stop the design even in the display area where the fluctuation display remains after a predetermined time delay,
The whole stop is displayed. If you do that,
If only the final stop display area is left and the symbols are stopped in the remaining two display areas to form a specific combination, so-called reach state, the symbols are finally stopped in the final stop display area. In the meantime, the player's expectation of the "big hit" will continue to increase. The stop order of the display area may be left middle right, left middle or the like. When the reach state is reached, a reach action such as displaying a character (a person, an animal, or the like) or the like in the display area is performed until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the final stop display area, thereby further increasing the taste. There are many ways to improve it.

Further, in recent years, in the case of the above-mentioned big hit, a temporary winning symbol combination in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in the same type is temporarily stopped and displayed on the display device before the winning symbol combination is confirmed and stopped. A display indicating that the pattern has not been confirmed, for example, a display that slightly fluctuates in the vertical or horizontal direction, etc.), and then, again, scrolls all of the aligned patterns together for a predetermined time in the aligned state. Many models having a so-called re-lottery function, in which a winning symbol combination is determined and stopped after being changed, and a player recognizes the winning symbol combination, have been widely used.

Also, in this type of gaming machine, when the big hit is established, the display device has a plurality of hit symbol combinations that are temporarily stopped or fixedly stopped, and the plurality of hit symbol combinations are provided to the player. A first winning symbol combination (normal symbol combination) representing giving a first gaming value (normal jackpot prize value), and a second winning symbol combination different from the first gaming value.
(For example, in addition to the execution of the special game, after execution of the special game, execution of a bonus game in which the next big hit determination probability changes to a high probability, etc.). It has a winning symbol combination (probable symbol combination). The second game value, after the end of the special game, instead of or in addition to the probability variation, the symbol variation time on the display device (from the symbol variation start until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed) 1) to increase the chance of the jackpot determination by increasing the ball entry rate (ease of entry) to the specific winning opening or the like related to the jackpot determination start condition, etc. The value may be different from the game value. In the case of the above example, the second winning symbol combination generally has a higher profit that the player can obtain than the first winning symbol combination, and therefore the second winning symbol combination is Can be said to be preferred by people.

[0007] By the way, as a conventional symbol stop pattern that changes from a temporary winning symbol combination at the time of a big hit to a determined winning symbol combination, the game value of the determined winning symbol combination is more than the gaming value of the temporary winning symbol combination. There are a promotion-type symbol stop pattern that changes so as to be generally advantageous to the player, and a maintenance-type symbol stop pattern that keeps the game value unchanged. However, for a demoted symbol stop pattern that changes such that the game value of the fixed hit symbol combination is generally disadvantageous than the game value of the temporary hit symbol combination, the player is disappointed, Does not exist. More specifically, in the case of the above example, the maintenance type stop pattern in which the first stop symbol combination is temporarily stopped and then the first hit symbol combination is determined and stopped, and the first stop symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. An up / down stop pattern in which the stop is displayed and the final stop is displayed in the second hit symbol combination, and a maintenance stop pattern in which the temporary stop is displayed in the second hit symbol combination and then the final stop is displayed in the second hit symbol combination Does not exist, but there is no demoted stop pattern in which a temporary stop is displayed in the second hit symbol combination and then the final stop is displayed in the first hit symbol combination.

In the case where a large number of hits which are determined and stopped in a winning symbol combination (in the above example, the second winning symbol combination) which gives a game value generally advantageous to the player are repeated many times, the probability fluctuation Since the bonus game state such as the state continues, the profit obtained by the player becomes excessively high, and there is a possibility that the gambling of the player may be instigated more than necessary. Therefore, in recent years, in order to suppress the privilege game state from continuing too much, models provided with a so-called limiter symbol combination limit selection function, which is called a limiter, have become widespread. In this model, when the number of consecutive big hits determined and stopped in a winning symbol combination advantageous to the player reaches a predetermined limit number, the fixed hit symbol combination limit selection function operates, and the next big hit is performed. Forcibly, a fixed stop display is performed at a hit symbol combination which is generally disadvantageous for the player (the first hit symbol combination in the above example). For example, if the number of times of limitation is set to four, the big hit which is determined and stopped by the winning symbol combination (the second winning symbol combination in the above example) advantageous to the player is a maximum of four consecutive times including the first time. The winning symbol combination which is determined and stopped at the time of the fifth big hit is a winning symbol combination disadvantageous to the player (the first winning symbol combination in the above example).

However, in a gaming machine in which the number of consecutive big hits determined and stopped in a winning symbol combination that is advantageous to the player is limited, if the number of hits exceeds the limit, a big hit occurs. Since the hit symbol combination disadvantageous to the user (the first hit symbol combination in the above example) must be fixedly stopped and displayed, the first hit symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second hit symbol combination as in the above example.
If there is no demoted hit symbol stop pattern that is determined and stopped with the hit symbol combination, the hit symbol combination which is advantageous to the player (in the above example, the second symbol Hit symbol combination)
, When the symbol constituting the "reach" state is reached, the phenomenon that the pattern always comes off occurs. As a result, when the player reaches the reach state with the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination which is advantageous to the player when the number of times of the limit is exceeded, it is determined by the player that the result of the determination relating to the reach state is out of order. However, there is a problem that the player's sense of expectation for the big hit is weakened and the interest of the game is reduced. In addition, gaming machines without the demoted hit symbol stop pattern have become commonplace at present, and the hit symbol stop pattern that changes from the temporary hit symbol combination to the fixed hit symbol combination has become more diverse. It was scarce and there was a risk that the player would get bored.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such a situation. In a reach state in which the number of consecutive hits exceeds a specific jackpot, the result of the hit / fail determination is determined according to the reach mode. To avoid the problem that the player's expectation of the big hit in the reach state is diminished, and the hit symbol stop pattern that changes from the temporary hit symbol combination to the fixed hit symbol combination is diversified. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can taste a fresh gaming sensation to a player and has a high degree of interest.

[0011]

That is, the present invention of claim 1 is an invention for judging whether or not a game has hit or missed due to the establishment of a judgment start condition, and a display for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable display and a stop display. Means and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display means, and when the result of determination by the hit / fail determination means is a hit, a fixed stop display is performed with a predetermined hit symbol combination, and when the result of the determination is out of order. A fixed stop means for displaying a fixed stop with a predetermined out-of-design symbol combination, and, when the determination result is a hit, a provisional hit symbol combination which is determined beforehand before the fixed stop display with the hit symbol combination. A temporary hit stop means for stopping and displaying, and a special game execution means for executing a special game based on the result of the determination being a hit, wherein the hit symbol combination differs in the game value given to the player In a gaming machine having a number of winning symbol combinations, when a specific number of winning symbol combinations that give a specific gaming value are determined and displayed continuously for a predetermined number of times, the specified symbol is displayed as a winning symbol combination to be determined and displayed next time. Has a winning symbol combination restriction selecting means for selecting a winning symbol combination that provides another gaming value different from the gaming value of the above, the determination result is a hit, and when the final winning symbol combination limiting selecting means is activated, When the temporary stop is displayed in the specific winning symbol combination giving the specific game value, after the temporary stop display, the final stop is displayed in the winning symbol combination giving another game value different from the specific gaming value. It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein
The number winning symbol combination is assigned the first game value to the player.
The first winning symbol combination to be given and the second gaming value
A second winning symbol combination given to the person,
Game value is set as a specific game value and the first game value
Other game values whose value is different from the specific game value,
The judgment result is a hit and the fixed hit symbol combination limit
When the selecting means is operated, the second winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped.
If a stop is displayed, the first hit after the temporary stop is displayed
It is characterized in that the symbol combination is determined and stopped and displayed.

[0013] The invention of claim 3 is characterized in that, in claim 1 or 2, a specific game value is more advantageous to a player than another game value different from the specific game value.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the case of any one of the first to third aspects, when a specific winning symbol combination for giving a specific game value is fixedly stopped and displayed, the special game is executed after the execution of the special game. A feature game in which a predetermined benefit different from a benefit in a game is provided to a player is executed.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, the bonus of the bonus game includes a probability change in which the hit determination probability by the hit / fail determination means is changed to a higher probability than usual.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth or fifth aspect, the privilege of the privilege game includes an increase in the number of determination opportunities for increasing the determination opportunity by the hit / fail determination means and a time required for displaying the determination result by the display means. It is characterized in that at least one of the judgment result display time shortening shorter than the time is included.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a front view of an entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the gaming machine, FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing system control of the gaming machine, and FIG. It is a block diagram which briefly shows the display control of the gaming machine.

In the gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the outer guiding rails 4 and the inner guiding rails 5 of the game balls are provided on the edge of the gaming board 3 in a substantially circular shape, and are surrounded by the inner guiding rails 5. On the center line of the area 6, in order from the upper part to the lower part, the display device 9, the upper first kind start winning opening 10, the lower first kind start winning opening 11, which is an ordinary electric accessory, and the large, special electric accessory. A winning port 15 and an out port 17 are provided. Lamp windmills 18a and 18b are provided on both upper sides, a normal symbol change start left gate 19 and a normal symbol change start right gate 21 are provided below the windmills 18a and 18b. 22b, a left sleeve winning opening 23 and a right sleeve winning opening 25 are provided below the left winning opening 23, and a left lower winning opening 27 and a right lower winning opening 29 are provided on both sides of the large winning opening 15. When a game ball wins in the various winning ports, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, a special winning state 15 is opened under a predetermined special game state under specific conditions, which will be described in detail later, and in this example, when a big hit occurs, the game ball is in a state where it is easy to win. In addition, when the normal symbol reaches a predetermined value based on the detection signals of the normal symbol change start gates 19 and 21, the lower first type start winning opening 11 is opened.

On the front side of the game board 3, a glass frame 31,
Upper ball tray 32 for receiving the paid game balls,
A mounting plate 33 for mounting the upper ball receiving tray 32, a lower ball receiving tray 34 for receiving a game ball when the upper ball receiving tray 32 is saturated, and a lamp display 3 for informing a game state.
5, 36, a speaker 37 for notifying a player of a game state by emitting a voice or sound effect, a launching device H for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a launch operation of the player, and the like are assembled. Have been. Next, the required components will be described in more detail.

The display device 9 comprises a normal symbol display device 41 at the upper part and a special symbol display device 43 at the center.
Numbers, alphabets, symbols or pictures (characters)
, Etc., can be displayed in a variable and stopped manner. Normal symbol display device 41 is 7 segment L
It has a normal symbol display section 45 composed of an ED or the like. On both sides of the ordinary symbol display section 45, an ordinary symbol variation number storage indicator 47 made of an LED or the like is provided, and the ordinary symbol variation start left gate 19 and the ordinary symbol variation start right gate 21 are provided.
Is stored and displayed as the number of suspensions (in this example, a maximum of four times) excluding the one that is currently fluctuating, caused by the passing of the game ball.

The special symbol display device 43 corresponds to the display means (judgment result display means) of the gaming machine 1.
The special symbol display device 43 is composed of a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. An image display unit (variable display area) 50 is provided. The image display unit 50 is divided into three display areas arranged side by side to form a left display area, a center display area, and a right display area. The special symbol and the right special symbol in the right display area can be changed and stopped as the determination result display symbol, respectively. The special symbols displayed in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area in this embodiment are '0', '1', '2', '3',
'4', '5', '6', '7', '8', '9',
There are twelve patterns of '10' and '11'. The image display unit 50 displays a background image, a character image,
Character images and the like are displayed, and these images can be variably displayed due to predetermined starting conditions such as the start of the fluctuation of a special symbol. Further, on the left and right inner sides of the window frame portion 49, a special symbol change number storage display 51 made of an LED or the like is provided.

The upper and lower first kind start winning openings 10 and 11 are provided directly below the display device 9, and the lower first kind start winning opening 1 is provided.
In the case of 1, the two movable pieces 11a and 11b
The seed start winning opening solenoid is controlled so as to be changeable between a substantially vertical narrow opening state which is a normal state and a substantially V-shaped opening opening state, whereas the upper first kind starting winning opening 1 is controlled.
0 is simply open. The lower first type start winning opening 11 is opened and opened when the symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 45 stops changing and comes to the ordinary symbol where a specific symbol is displayed. In this example, when the stop symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 45 is the specific symbol during the normal game state, the lower first type start winning port 11 is opened and opened once for 0.3 seconds, and further expanded. When the number of winning balls in the first-type start winning openings 10 and 11 reaches 6 during opening and opening, the opening and opening is forcibly terminated. On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 45 is a specific symbol in the probability fluctuation state described later, the lower first type start winning a prize opening 11 is opened for 1.7 seconds at intervals of 2 seconds (during this period). The opening is forcibly terminated when the number of winning balls in the first-type start winning openings 10 and 11 reaches 6 during the opening. Have been.

On the back of the game board 3, a special symbol change start switch for detecting a ball which has won the first kind start winning openings 10 and 11 is provided in a path of the winning ball. By the detection, the symbol change of the special symbol display device 43 is started. At that time, the number of balls that won the first-class start winning openings 10 and 11 during the special symbol change,
In other words, the number of times the special symbol change is started is displayed on the special symbol change number storage display 51, and the number of display times of the display 51 is reduced by decreasing the number of storages. It is designed to reduce.

The normal symbol change start left gate 19 and the normal symbol change start right gate 21 are provided on the left and right of the display device 9 and have a normal symbol change start switch. The normal symbol display device 41 is detected by detecting a game ball passing through
Of the normal symbol is started to change. Further, a left sleeve winning opening detection switch and a right sleeve winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball of the left sleeve winning opening 23 and the right sleeve winning opening 25, the left drop winning opening 27 and the right drop winning opening 29.
, A switch for detecting a winning ball and a switch for detecting a winning hole are provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

The special winning opening 15 is a first-class starting winning opening 1.
A solenoid provided for opening a special winning opening and an opening / closing plate 61 which is opened and closed by the solenoid are provided below 0 and 11. The special winning opening 15 is usually in a state in which the opening and closing plate 61 is closed, and a specific area winning opening 63 is provided inside the special winning opening 15 to open simultaneously with opening of the special winning opening 15 to enable a winning. Having. Further, the specific area winning opening 63 is provided with an opening / closing door (not shown) which is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid under predetermined conditions. The specific area winning opening 63 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch for detecting a specific winning ball, and the detection of the winning ball establishes the right to continue opening the special winning opening 15 again. At the approximate center of the special winning opening 15, there is provided a winning ball count switch for detecting a winning ball that has won the special winning opening 15 and has not won the specific area winning opening 63.

The operation of the special symbol display device 43 and the operation of the special winning opening 15, that is, the operation at the time of executing a special game (when a big hit is established) will be described. As described above, when a game ball wins in the first kind start winning openings 10 and 11 and a winning ball is detected by the special symbol change start switch, a winning signal is generated by the special symbol change start switch as shown in FIG. 1 is sent to the main control circuit 70 shown in FIG.
Label of main control circuit 70-TRND-A or label-
Various random numbers such as TRND-R1 are obtained (extracted), and the obtained numerical values are temporarily stored in a special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. Then, based on each of the stored numerical values, a symbol change pattern such as a jackpot determination, a fixed stop symbol determination (creation), a reach determination, etc. (however,
The hit symbol stop pattern described later is excluded. ) Is performed, and the determined or selected fixed stop symbol, symbol variation pattern, or the like is transmitted as a command (instruction signal) to the display control circuit 90 which is a sub-control circuit, and the display control circuit 90 receiving the command is transmitted. Sets the control data in the special symbol display device 43, and executes the control based on the control data, so that the special symbol display device 43 has a special symbol in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area of the image display unit 50. Start to fluctuate.

After a change from the start of the change of the special symbol for a predetermined time (time determined by the selected change pattern, in this example, at least 5.1 seconds to a maximum of 57.1 seconds), for example, the left display area The special symbol stops changing in the order of the center display area, the right display area, the left display area, the right display area, the center display area, and the like, and the stopped symbol is fixedly displayed.
At this time, a reach state may be established depending on the determined stop symbol, symbol variation pattern, and the like. here,
The reach state is a state in which a specific display mode, that is, a combination of big hits, is displayed in a stage before the display control progresses and the display result is stopped and displayed after the variable display of the special symbol is started on the image display unit 50. This refers to a display mode for making the player think that the display mode is easy to change. In this example,
As one of the reach states, of the display areas of the image display section 50, a display area for displaying a final stop symbol, in this case, leaving only the central display area, and a symbol having a specific combination in the remaining two display areas. The reach variation display process is performed to stop and display the display (for example, the same symbol).

Further, in the embodiment, in the reach state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (mainly the special symbol of the final stop) of the image display unit 50 is extended, or the special symbol of the image display unit 50 is displayed behind the special symbol. Change the background image
A reach action selected from a plurality of modes of reach actions, such as displaying a character image (an image of a person, an animal, a plant, or the like) on the image display unit 50, is produced. Specifically, the reach actions in this embodiment include reach A in which character A appears, reach B in which character B appears, and reach C in which character C appears. Before the reach state is reached, a notice (sign) indicating that the reach state or the jackpot is likely to be achieved may be produced. Examples of the notice include displaying a character image on the image display unit 50 and displaying an afterimage.

If the stop special symbol combination is a predetermined specific hit symbol combination (big hit symbol combination), for example, a so-called random combination of combinations of the same symbols, the state shifts to the big hit state. When the big hit state is reached, the opening / closing plate 61 of the big winning opening 15 is opened to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the game area 6 so that the big winning opening 15 can be won.
When there is a winning in the special winning opening 15, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by a prize ball payout device (not shown). The opening / closing plate 61 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds).
After the elapse or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the closing is performed. The number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch is determined by the special symbol display device 43.
Are displayed like numbers from 0 to 10 or bar graphs.

When the specific prize ball detection switch detects a prize ball to the specific area prize port 63 during opening of the special prize port 15 or within about two seconds after the close of the special prize port 15, the big hit is re-started. The right to repeat is generated, and the opening and closing plate 61 is repeatedly opened a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 15 times or 13 times at the maximum). In the embodiment, the combination of the big hit symbols that is determined and stopped when the big hit is established is a specific symbol combination, specifically, the second symbol (probably changing symbol).
'1', '3', '5', '7', '9', '1
In the case of the second winning symbol combination (probable changing symbol combination) composed of any odd numbered array of 1 ', the maximum number of occurrences of the big hit continuation right, the so-called number of rounds, is 13 rounds (times). , The combination of big hit symbols displayed as fixed stop is the first symbol (non-probable variable symbol or normal symbol)
'0', '2', '4', '6', '8', '1
In the case of the first winning symbol combination (non-probable variable symbol combination or the normal symbol combination) consisting of any even number of 0 ', the number of rounds is 15 rounds (times).

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, a bonus game in which a bonus different from a bonus (special game) is provided to the player after the end of the jackpot is executed. In particular,
The gaming machine 1 is a model having a probability varying function and a time reducing function. When the winning symbol combination that is determined and stopped when the big hit is established is the second winning symbol combination (probably changing symbol combination), the big hit ends. Later, probability fluctuation and time reduction occur, that is, the state is shifted to a probability fluctuation state (high probability state, 5/315) in which the next big hit occurrence probability is higher than the normal game state (low probability state, 1/315) in normal times. The time from the start of the change of the special symbol until the final stop is displayed (the time required for displaying the determination result) is shorter than usual, and the probability fluctuation state and the time reduction state continue until the next big hit. I have. On the other hand, when the winning symbol combination displayed as the fixed stop is the first winning symbol combination (non-probable variable symbol combination or the normal symbol combination), the normal gaming state (low probability state, 1 /
315), the time is not shortened, and the normal game state continues until the next big hit.

Further, in the embodiment, the second hit symbol combination (probably changing symbol combination) makes a big hit, and in the probability fluctuation state and the time shortening state due to the execution of the bonus game after the big hit, the normal symbol hit (small hit). The lower first kind start winning opening by extending the opening and opening time of the lower first kind winning opening 11 due to a hit or shortening the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display device 41 or the like. By increasing the frequency of occurrence of the open / open state of the opening 11, the winning rate of the lower first type starting winning opening 11 is improved, and the chance of determining the success or failure of the big hit is increased.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first
Winning symbol combination, the number of rounds when executing the special game is 1
5 rounds, after the end of the special game, there will be no bonus games such as probability fluctuation, time reduction, and increase in judgment opportunities.
It represents giving the first game value to the player. In the second winning symbol combination, the number of rounds at the time of executing the special game is 13 rounds, and after the end of the special game, a bonus game such as a probability change, a reduction in time, and an increase in determination opportunities is performed. Represents giving value to a player. Still further, each of the hit symbol combinations consisting of the '0' to '11' crosses is a first hit symbol combination group in which all the first hit symbol combinations consisting of the even crosses are combined. ,
It is possible to classify all the second winning symbol combinations composed of odd numbers into two groups, namely, a second winning symbol combination group in which all the winning symbol combinations are put together. In addition, when the big hit is established again in the second winning symbol combination in the probability changing state and the time shortening state, the state changes to the probability changing state and the time shortening state again after the end of the big hit.

As described above, a game value to be given to a player, such as a prize value at the time of executing a special game, such as the number of possible rounds of the jackpot continuation right, or a bonus value by a bonus game, such as a probability change, a reduction in time, and an increase in determination opportunities. If the (big hit mode) is changed depending on the symbol in the winning symbol combination that is determined and stopped, the interest of the player in the winning symbol combination is increased, the range of the game is widened, and the game can be made more interesting. . In addition, in the case of the big hit with the first hit symbol combination and the case of the big hit with the second hit symbol combination, the second hit is considered in consideration of the probability fluctuation, the time reduction, the opportunity for the judgment and the like. It can be said that the jackpot (second game value) by the symbol combination is more advantageous for the player.

Further, in this embodiment, when the big hit occurs, the tentative hit symbol combination (here, double eyes) is slightly shaken on the image display section 50 before the final stop display of the fixed hit symbol combination. Temporary stop display in a predetermined operation mode such as fluctuation, after that, all the special symbols once aligned by the temporary stop are scrolled together for a predetermined time while the symbols are aligned, and then the fixed hit symbol combination is determined. A so-called re-lottery effect in which a fixed stop is displayed is performed. Here, the temporary stop display is a display that indicates to the player that the special symbol has been temporarily stopped and displayed, but that the symbol is still changing, that is, the symbol has not been fixed and stopped.

FIG. 3 shows a main control circuit 70 for performing main control of a game system provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 and an image display section 50 of the special symbol display device 43 under the control of the main control circuit 70. A system control block of the gaming machine 1 such as a display control circuit (sub-control circuit) 90 for controlling display of a special symbol, a background image, a character image, a character image, and the like is shown.

The main control circuit 70 includes a CPU 72 for performing a control operation according to a game control program therein, and a RAM 7 functioning as a work memory of the CPU 72.
3. A one-chip microcomputer 71 having a ROM 74 for storing a game control program, I / O (input / output) buses 75 and 76 connecting the computer 71 and the display control circuit 90, etc., an output port 77, and a driver 78 ,
It comprises a buffer gate 79, an interface 80, an initial reset circuit 81, a periodic reset circuit 82, and the like.

The CPU 72 includes a control unit, an operation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and performs arithmetic control. In addition, the CPU 72 has a probability of occurrence of a big hit (special game state) and a hit by a normal symbol (lower first first). A random number or the like that determines the probability of occurrence of the seed start winning opening 11 (opening and opening) is also generated. Also,
The RAM 73 has a storage area for a detection signal of a special symbol variation start switch and a detection signal of a normal symbol variation start switch, a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 72,
A storage area and a flag for temporarily storing various data and a work area for the CPU 72 are provided. Further, the R
The OM74 has control programs and control data for games,
In addition to the control command, a hit determination value based on a big hit and an ordinary symbol is written.

When the power is turned on by the power supply circuit 87, the initial reset circuit 81
Is a circuit for resetting. Initial reset circuit 8
In response to the initial reset pulse sent from 1, the one-chip microcomputer 71 initializes various control information.

The periodic reset circuit 82 periodically (for example, 4 ms)
This is a circuit for giving a reset pulse every c) and repeatedly executing the game control program stored in the ROM 74 of the one-chip microcomputer 71 from the top.

Further, based on a control signal output from the main control circuit 70, a lower first-type start winning opening 11, a large winning opening 15, a normal symbol display device 41, a normal symbol variation connected to a driver 78. The number storage display 47, the special symbol change number storage display 51, and the like are controlled. Further, the illuminant control circuit 88 receives the illuminant control signal via the driver 78, and based on the control signal, the lamp display 3
5, 36, etc. are controlled. In addition, various game information such as jackpot information, symbol determination information, probability variation information, and the like are output to a hall management device 84 as a host computer via a driver 78 and an information output circuit 83.

Further, a special symbol variation start switch, a normal symbol variation start switch, a specific winning ball detection switch, a winning ball count switch, and other winning port detection switches for detecting game balls having won various winning ports. The detection signal output from each detector is
Is transmitted to the main control circuit 70 via the.

In addition, the one-chip microcomputer 71 is connected to the speech synthesis circuit 8 via an I / O bus 75.
5 and the display control circuit 90 are connected. The voice synthesizing circuit 85 is connected to the speaker 37 via a voice amplifying circuit 86.
The special symbol display device 43 is connected to the display control circuit 90.

The display control circuit 90 corresponds to a sub-control circuit for performing a predetermined display control process based on a control signal from the main control circuit 70. The display control circuit 90 corresponds to various image display control means such as a special symbol display control means (including a temporary hit stop means, a fixed stop means, etc.) of the gaming machine 1, and corresponds to the display device 9 (especially a special symbol display control means). It is for controlling display of a game image (including a special symbol, a character image, a background image, a character image, and the like) displayed on the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43, as shown in FIG. In addition, control data for displaying a game image on the display device 9 and control data for storing random numbers for selecting a temporary winning symbol combination and a re-lottery effect pattern (including a symbol stop pattern) in the case of a big hit. ROM92,
A control data RAM 93 for storing the control data, an image data ROM 96 for storing image data such as a background image and a character image, and a display for controlling display control data according to the control data ROM 92 and the control data RAM 93 based on a control signal of the main control circuit 70. A control CPU (including a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc.) 91 reads out necessary data from the image data ROM 96 based on a command from the display control CPU 91, and displays a display image. A VDP 94 for generating map data such as a design, a background image, a character image, and a character image, a VRAM 95 for storing data generated by the VDP 94, and RGB data for storing the stored image data.
DA conversion circuit 97 for converting into a signal, reset circuit 98
Etc. Note that the RGB signals converted by the DA conversion circuit 97 are input to the special symbol display device 43, and further the VDP 94 outputs the composite synchronization signal SYNC to the display device 9.
Is supplied to the special symbol display device 43. Then, the special symbol display device 43 displays an image on the image display unit 50 based on the transmitted RGB signal and the composite synchronization signal SYNC.

The main control circuit 70 includes a power supply circuit 87, a launch control circuit 100 for controlling the launching of game balls by the launching device H, and a prize ball and lending by a payout device (not shown). A payout control circuit 110 for controlling the payout of the ball is connected.

The main control circuit 7 in this embodiment
As shown in Table 1, the counters of the CPU 72 of the label 0, label-TRND-A, label-TRND-R1,
Label-TRND-RT1, Label-TRND-AZ
1, Label-TRND-AZ2, Label-TRND-B
There are ten types of counters, 1 to B3, label-FRND-A, and RZK. The numerical values obtained at the predetermined times of the respective counters (excluding RZK) are stored in the main control circuit 7.
0 RAM 73 is stored up to a maximum of five. The value of each counter stored in the RAM 73 is cleared after a series of game operation processes related to the value of each counter. The operation of each counter will be described below.

[0047]

[Table 1]

The label -TRND-A is a random number counter for judging a big hit or a miss, and corresponds to a hit / fail judgment means in the gaming machine 1. This label -TR
ND-A starts from “0” when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and increases by 1 every predetermined interruption time (for example, 4 msec).
Is added, and when the value reaches '629', '0' again
And the above addition is repeated. The value of the label -TRND-A indicates that the game ball is the first-class start winning opening 1
It is obtained when a special symbol change start switch is detected after winning a prize of 0, 11 and is a predetermined jackpot value. In this embodiment, “5”,
'500', and '5', '50', '100', '20' in the probability fluctuation state (high probability state)
0 ',' 300 ',' 350 ',' 400 ', '45
It is determined whether it is a big hit or not by comparing with 0 ',' 500 ', and' 600 '. In addition, the game ball may win the first kind start winning openings 10 and 11 and the numerical value of the label -TRND-A may be obtained again before the determination of the success or failure is completed. A maximum of five stored acquired values (updated acquired numerical values) of A, including the acquired value currently being determined, are temporarily stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 and are sequentially subjected to the determination.

The label TRND-R1 is the same as the label
This is to determine whether or not to reach (reach out of reach) when the jackpot determination result by TRND-A is out of range. Specifically, the final stop in each display area of the image display unit 50 is performed. This determines whether or not symbols are stopped (temporarily stopped) in a specific combination (for example, the same symbol) in the remaining two display areas, leaving only the symbol display area (here, the center display area). is there.

This label -TRND-R1 is
When the power is turned on, the operation starts from '0' and is incremented by one at each interruption time. When the numerical value becomes '49', it returns to '0' again and repeats the above addition.
The numerical value of the label -TRND-R1 is acquired when the winning sphere to the first-type starting winning openings 10 and 11 is detected by the special symbol change start switch, and when the big hit determination result is out, the numerical value is obtained. It is determined whether or not the reach state is established by comparing with a predetermined reach establishment numerical value.
In the embodiment, the reach achievement value is “24” or “4”.
9 ', and when the numerical value of the label -TRND-R1 becomes the reach reaching numerical value, the reach state is established. The acquired numerical value of the label -TRND-R1 is stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 up to a predetermined number, in this example, up to five including the numerical value being determined. In addition,
In this embodiment, when the big hit determination result by the label -TRND-A is a big hit, the reach state is always established, so this label -TRND-A
-R1 is not used.

The label -TRND-RT1 can be shifted to reach when the reach state is established, that is, when the big hit is determined by the label -TRND-A and when the reach is determined by the label -TRND-R1. It is a random number counter that determines the type (aspect) of the reach action produced in the case.

When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the label -TRND-RT1 starts from "0", is incremented by 1 every interruption time, and returns to "0" when the numerical value becomes "35". The addition is repeated.
The numerical value of the label -TRND-RT1 is acquired when a winning ball to the first-type starting winning opening 10, 11 is detected by the special symbol change start switch, and is compared with a previously assigned reach mode numerical value. , The mode of the reach action to be produced is determined. The label -T
The acquired numerical value of RND-RT1 is the value of R in the main control circuit 70.
The AM 73 stores a predetermined number, up to a maximum of five in this example including the currently determined numerical value.

In this embodiment, the label -TRND-
If the jackpot determination result by A is a jackpot, the label-
When the acquired numerical value of TRND-RT1 is “0” to “19”, after all the special symbols are scrolled and fluctuated on the image display unit 50, the reach state, in this case, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are the same symbol. After being aligned, reach A in which the character A appears on the image display unit 50 is produced. When the obtained numerical value is “20” to “29”, reach B in which the character B appears on the image display unit 50 after the reach state is set is produced. Further, when the obtained numerical value is '30' to '35',
After the reach state is reached, a reach C in which the character C appears on the image display unit 50 is produced.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination by the label -TRND-A is out of range and the reach state is established, that is, when the acquired numerical value of the label -TRND-R1 is "24" or "49", the label -TRND-
When the acquired numerical value of RT1 is “0” to “2”, the reach A is produced after the reach state is set on the image display unit 50, and when the acquired numerical value is “3” to “9”. After the reach state, the reach B is produced, and when the acquired numerical value is '10' to '35', the reach C is produced after the reach state.

In the label -TRND-AZ1, the fixed stop display is continuously performed a predetermined number of times in a specific winning symbol combination, in this case, a second winning symbol combination (probably variable symbol combination composed of odd-numbered stitches). In the period up to the above, the symbol combination is determined for the big hit. In this embodiment, the number of times that the fixed stop display can be performed continuously in the second winning symbol combination (the number of times of continuous big hits limitation) is set to four times, and the big hit is established in the case of four or less consecutive times (including the fourth time). At the time (when the big hit is established within the maximum number of consecutive big hits), the fixed hit symbol combinations that stop at the same time in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area of the image display unit 50 are aligned with the specific hit symbol combination group. Here, the label is used to select from the second winning symbol combination group.
TRND-AZ1 is used. This label-TRND
-AZ1 repeats starting from "0" at power-on, adding "1" at every interruption time, and returning to "0" again when it reaches "11". Label-TRND-A
The numerical value of Z1 is acquired when the winning ball to the first-type starting winning opening 10, 11 is detected by the special symbol change start switch, and includes the value for the symbol displayed in change.
Up to five are stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. To the numerical value of the label -TRND-AZ1, a symbol combination per confirmation corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance. In an embodiment, the label -TRND-AZ
If the value of 1 is '0', it is 000, if it is '1', it is 111, if it is '2', it is 222, and if it is '3', it is 3
33, 444 for '4', 55 for '5'
5, 666 for '6', 77 for '7'
7, 888 for '8', 99 for '9'
In the case of 9, "10", the tenth row is determined, and in the case of "11", the eleventh row is finally determined and displayed as a symbol combination per determination. In this embodiment, as described above, the number of rounds at the time of executing the special game and whether or not the probability fluctuates after the end of the special game are determined according to the symbol combination per confirmed, so that the label -TRND is used. -AZ1
Is also used to select the number of rounds and to determine whether or not the probability varies.

The label -TRND-AZ2 is a big hit when the number of consecutive big hits determined and stopped at the specific hit symbol combination, here the second hit symbol combination, exceeds a predetermined limit number, here four times. At the time (when the big hit continuous limit excess big hit is established), the fixed hit symbol combinations that are fixed and stopped at the same time in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area of the image display unit 50 are set to the specific hit symbol combination group. This is selected from among the winning symbol combination groups different from the above, here the first winning symbol combination group, and corresponds to the fixed winning symbol combination restriction selecting means of the gaming machine 1. This label -TRND-AZ2 starts from "0" when the power is turned on, adds "1" for each interruption time, and adds "5".
, The process returns to '0' again. Label-T
The value of RND-AZ2 is the first kind start winning port 10,
11 is obtained when the winning prize ball 11 is detected by the special symbol change start switch, and up to five RAM7s of the main control circuit 70 including the symbol for the symbol being displayed in the variable display.
3 is stored. To the numerical value of the label -TRND-AZ2, a symbol combination per confirmation corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance. In an embodiment, the label-TR
000, '1' when the value of ND-AZ2 is '0'
In the case of, 222 in the case of '2', 444 in the case of '3', 666 in the case of '4', and 888 in the case of '5' As a final stop.

Labels -TRND-B1 to -TR3 are used to determine an out-of-design symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the image display unit 50 when the result of the big hit determination by the label -TRND-A is out of order. The label -TRND-B1 is a left special symbol in the left display area, the label -TRND-B2 is a right special symbol in the right display area, and the label -TRND-B3 is a special symbol in the central display area (final stop symbol display area). Final stop special symbol).

The label -TRND-B1 is
When the power is turned on, the value is incremented by 1 every time the interruption time starts from '0', and after reaching '11', the addition is repeated starting from '0' again. Also, the label -TRND-B2 starts from '0' when the power is turned on, and the value of the label -TRND-B1 becomes '0' again.
When returning to, '1' is added at a time, and after reaching '11',
The addition is repeated starting from '0' again. further,
The label -TRND-B3 starts from '0' when the power is turned on, is incremented by '1' when the value of the label -TRND-B2 returns to '0' again, and reaches '11'. The addition is repeated starting from '0' again. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the labels -TRND-B1 to B3 are the same, the labels -TRND-B1 to B3
3 can be avoided from synchronizing (adding in the same combination).

Symbols corresponding to the numerical values of the labels -TRND-B1-B3 are assigned in advance. In this embodiment, for each numerical value of the labels -TRND-B1 to B3, 0 when the numerical value is "0", 1 when the numerical value is "1", 2 when the numerical value is "2", and "3". 3 for ', 4 for' 4 ', 5, 5 for' 5 '
, 6 for '7', 8 for '8', 9 for '9', 10 for '10',
In the case of '11', 11 is assigned. Then, each time a winning ball is detected by the special symbol change start switch, a combination of numerical values acquired from the labels -TRND-B1 to BND-B3 is used to display the image display unit 50 at the time of departure.
Are determined in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area. In addition, the label -TRND-
The acquired numerical values of B1 to B3 are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70.
73 stores a predetermined number, up to a maximum of five in this example, including the numerical value for the missing symbol combination being displayed.

In this embodiment, the label -TRND-B1
数 値 B3 are equal to each other and the label -TRND-
When the reach state is established by the value of R1 being a specific value, 1 is added to the value of label-TRND-B3, and each symbol assigned to the value and the value of label-TRND-B1, B2. Is displayed as a fixed stop. Further, when all the numerical values of the labels -TRND-B1 to B3 match and the reach state is not established, and when the two numerical values of the labels -TRND-B1 and B2 match (the numerical value of the label -TRND-B3 is different). .), And when the reach state is not established, the label -TRND-B
Add 1 to the value of 2 and add that value to the label -TRND-B
The symbols assigned to the numerical values of 1 and B3 are fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the label -TRND
-Even though the reach state is established by the value of R1 being a specific value, the labels -TRND-B1 and B
If the two values do not match, the label -TRND-B
2 is changed to the same value as the value of the label -TRND-B1, and the value of the label -TRND-B3 is changed to a value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the label -TRND-B1. Each symbol assigned to the numerical value of the label -TRND-B1 is fixedly stopped and displayed.

The label -FRND-A is used to determine a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display section 45 and to judge whether or not the normal symbol has hit or missed. , "1" is added for each interruption time, and after reaching "9", the addition is repeated starting from "0" again. This label-FRND
The numerical value of -A is acquired each time a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the ordinary symbol variation start right gate 21 is detected by the ordinary symbol variation start switch, and is used for the normal symbol per display being displayed. Up to five items, including the ones, are stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70.

Further, to the numerical value of the label -FRND-A, a normal symbol corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance. In the embodiment, when the acquired numerical value of the label -FRND-A is "1", the acquired numerical value of the label -FRND-A is "1", for example, the ordinary symbol stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 45 becomes "1". It is assigned as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display section 45. The time required from the start to the stop of the change of the ordinary symbol is about 6 seconds.

Further, in this embodiment, the probability of hitting the symbol is normally 1/2, and specifically, the label-
FRND-A is "1", "3", "5",
If it is an odd number of '7' or '9', it is a normal symbol hit, and in the normal gaming state (low probability state), it is 0.
The lower first kind start winning opening 11 of the lower first kind start opening 11 is performed once for three seconds, while the lower first kind start winning opening 11 of 1.7 seconds is used in the probability variation state (high probability state). 3 wide open
Times. The label-FRND
-The acquired numerical value of A is '0', '2', '4', '6',
If it is an even number of “8”, the symbol will usually be out of shape, and the lower first type start winning opening 11 will remain in a narrow and open state.

RZK corresponds to a means for calculating the number of consecutive big hits of the gaming machine 1 and is a specific winning symbol combination, here a second winning symbol combination (composed of odd-numbered combinations) generally advantageous to the player. Is calculated (cumulative calculation) in which the number of consecutive big hits that are determined and stopped in the "variable symbol combination" is continued. RZK of the embodiment, first (at the time of the normal game state in which the bonus game is not executed), when the big hit is determined and displayed by the second winning symbol combination,
It is set to "1" (initial value), and is incremented by "1" every time a big hit that is determined and stopped and displayed in the second hit symbol combination during execution of the bonus game (during the probability change state) is established, and "5".
Is exceeded, it is rewritten to '0'.
In addition, when a big hit that is determined and stopped and displayed in the first hit symbol combination during execution of the bonus game, the value of RZK becomes “1”, which is the initial value. The added or rewritten value of the RZK is stored in the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 as an updated value each time the value is added or rewritten.

As shown in Table 2, the counters of the display control CPU 91 of the display control circuit 90 according to the present embodiment include the labels -TRND-S1 and -T.
RND-KAZ1, label-TRND-S2, label-
There are five types of counters, TRND-KAZ2 and KAZ3. The numerical values obtained at the predetermined times of the respective counters are stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90 at most 5 times.
The values of each counter stored in the control data RAM 93 are cleared after a series of game operation processes relating to the values of each counter. The operation of each counter will be described below.

[0066]

[Table 2]

The label -TRND-S1 indicates that the number of consecutive big hits to be fixed and stopped in the second hit symbol combination (specific hit symbol combination) is within the predetermined limit number (four times in this embodiment). When the big hit is established (when the big hit is established within the number of consecutive big hits), the re-lottery effect pattern (hit symbol stop pattern) to be rendered before the completion of the fixed stop display of the fixed hit symbol combination is determined. The label -TRND-S1 repeats starting from "0" at power-on, adding "1" at every interruption time, and returning to "0" again when it reaches "99". The value of the label -TRND-S1 is transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the display control circuit 90 as a jackpot symbol command (instruction signal) corresponding to the fixed stop symbol when the jackpot determination result is a hit. Sometimes obtained,
Up to a maximum of five, including those under determination, are stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90.

Then, the numerical value of the label -TRND-S1 and the type of the fixed winning symbol combination determined by the label -TRND-AZ1 (the first winning symbol combination [non-probable variable symbol combination] or the second winning symbol combination) The re-lottery effect pattern is set as shown in Table 3 below according to [probable change symbol combination]).

[0069]

[Table 3]

As can be seen from Table 3, in this embodiment, when the determined winning symbol combination determined by the label -TRND-AZ1 is the first winning symbol combination, the numerical value of the label -TRND-S1 Is '0' ~
In the case of '19', the pattern 1 (game value demoting type) in which the temporary winning symbol combination at the time of the temporary big hit stop is the second winning symbol combination, and in the case of '20' to '99', the temporary winning symbol combination is Pattern 2 in which the symbol combination is the first winning symbol combination
(Game value maintenance type) is selected as the re-lottery effect pattern.

On the other hand, the label -TRND-AZ
When the determined winning symbol combination determined in step 1 is the second winning symbol combination, the label-TRND-S1
Is "0" to "19", the pattern 3 (game value promotion type) in which the temporary winning symbol combination when the temporary big hit stops is the first winning symbol combination, and "20" to "99". In the case of, the pattern 4 (game value maintenance type) in which the provisional winning symbol combination is the second winning symbol combination is selected as the re-lottery effect pattern.

As can be seen from the above description, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hit symbol stop pattern from the temporary hit symbol combination to the fixed hit symbol combination when the jackpot is established within the continuous number of hits limit is set as the hit symbol stop pattern. A promotion type hit symbol stop pattern which is promoted to a big hit having a game value advantageous to the player, such as 1 hit symbol combination (non-probable symbol combination) → 2nd hit symbol combination (probable variable symbol combination); A demoted hit symbol stop pattern that is degraded to a big hit, which is not advantageous to the player, such as a hit symbol combination → first hit symbol combination, and a first hit symbol combination → first hit symbol combination, or a second hit symbol combination. There are three types of the hit pattern combinations, such as the hit symbol combination → the second hit symbol combination. It will be. In other words, in this gaming machine, there is a possibility that a pattern stop pattern which has not been used in the past and which has been demoted may be displayed. Therefore, the pattern stop pattern which changes from the temporary hit symbol combination to the fixed hit symbol combination is rich in variety, This gives the player a fresh sense of play and improves the taste of the game.

The label -TRND-KAZ1 corresponds to the type of the temporary winning symbol combination determined by the label -TRND-S1 (whether it belongs to the first winning symbol combination group or the second winning symbol combination group). Based on the above, before the display of the winning symbol combination is determined and stopped when the jackpot is established within the number of consecutive consecutive jackpots (strictly speaking, before all the special symbol re-scrolls during the re-lottery effect), the left display area of the image display unit 50, This is to determine a temporary winning symbol combination displayed once in the center display area and the right display area.
The label -TRND-KAZ1 repeats starting from "0" at power-on, adding "1" at every interruption time, and returning to "0" again when it reaches "5". Also, the value of the label -TRND-KAZ1 is
The big hit symbol command (instruction signal) is acquired from the main control circuit 70 when it is sent to the display control circuit 90, and is stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90 up to a maximum of five, including those under determination. You.

Then, this label -TRND-KAZ1
According to the numerical value of and the type of the temporary hit symbol combination determined by the label -TRND-S1, as shown in Table 4, when the big hit is established within the continuous number of times of the big hit, the temporary big hit is stopped and displayed on the image display unit 50. A temporary winning symbol combination is set.

[0075]

[Table 4]

As can be seen from Table 4, in this embodiment, the label -TRND-AZ1 and the label -TR
If it is determined by ND-S1 that the provisional winning symbol combination belongs to the first winning symbol combination group, the label-
000 when the value of TRND-KAZ1 is '0',
222 for '1', 444 for '2',
666 for '3', 888 for '4',
In the case of "5", the tenth row is displayed as a temporary hit symbol combination as a temporary hit symbol combination. On the other hand, the label-TRN
When it is determined that the temporary winning symbol combination belongs to the second winning symbol combination group by D-AZ1 and the label -TRND-S1, if the numerical value of the label -TRND-KAZ1 is '0', 111; 333 if '1',
555 for '2', 777 for '3',
In the case of "4", 999, and in the case of "5", the 11th assortment is temporarily stopped and displayed as a temporary winning symbol combination.

The label -TRND-S2 indicates that the number of consecutive big hits determined and stopped at the second hit symbol combination in the second hit symbol combination group (specific hit symbol combination group) is the predetermined limit number (this When the big hit is exceeded when the number of hits exceeds 4 times in this embodiment)
In the above, a re-lottery effect pattern (winning symbol stop pattern) to be rendered before completion of the final stop display of the winning symbol combination is determined. In the following description, the big hit at which the first hit symbol combination is determined and stopped is defined as
The big hit is referred to as a big hit, and the big hit in which the second hit symbol combination is determined and stopped is referred to as a second big hit (specific big hit). The label -TRND-S2 starts from '0' when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and '0' and '1' are alternately repeated at each interruption time. The value of the label -TRND-S2 is transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the display control circuit 90 as a jackpot symbol command (instruction signal) corresponding to the fixed stop symbol when the jackpot determination result is a hit. At this time, up to five items, including those for which a determination is being made, are stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90. And this label -T
In the numerical value of RND-S2, a re-lottery effect pattern is set as shown in Table 5 below.

[0078]

[Table 5]

As can be seen from Table 5, in this embodiment, when the value of the label -TRND-S2 is "0", the temporary winning symbol combination when the temporary big hit is stopped becomes the second winning symbol combination. Pattern 5 in which the winning symbol combination is the first winning symbol combination (game value demoted type)
When the numerical value is “1”, the pattern 6 (the game value) in which the temporary winning symbol combination when the temporary big hit is stopped becomes the first winning symbol combination and the confirmed winning symbol combination becomes the first winning symbol combination Maintenance type) is selected as the re-lottery effect pattern.

As can be seen from the above description, in this gaming machine 1, the second hit pattern is a hit symbol stop pattern from the temporary hit symbol combination to the fixed hit symbol combination when the big hit continuous limit excess big hit is established. A demoted pattern per pattern stop pattern 5 that is demoted to a big hit that is hardly considered to be advantageous for the player, such as a symbol combination (probable symbol combination) → a first winning symbol combination (non-probable symbol combination);
There are two types such as the first hit symbol combination → the first hit symbol combination and the maintenance hit symbol stop pattern 6 in which the game value obtained by the player does not change. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the demoted hit symbol stop pattern may be displayed even when the jackpot continuous limit number excess big hit is established, so the hit symbol stop changing from the temporary hit symbol combination to the fixed hit symbol combination is performed. A variety of patterns can give the player a fresh feeling of playing. Further, since there is the demoted hit symbol stop pattern as described above, when the number of consecutive times of the second big hit that is advantageous to the player exceeds the number of consecutive big hits (4 times), the second hit symbol is set. Even when the player reaches the reach state with the symbols (odd symbols) constituting the combination, there is a possibility that the first big hit may occur, and the inconvenience that the player's expectation of the big hit is weakened as in the related art can be eliminated. The taste is greatly improved.

Labels -TRND-KAZ2 and KAZ3
Is based on the type of the temporary winning symbol combination determined by the label -TRND-S2 (whether it belongs to the first winning symbol combination group or the second winning symbol combination group),
The image display unit 5 before the fixed stop of the winning symbol combination when the big hit consecutive limit number excess big hit is established (strictly speaking, before the re-scrolling of all special symbols in the re-lottery effect).
This is to determine a temporary winning symbol combination which is displayed once in the left display area, the center display area, and the right display area. In addition, the label-TRND-KAZ2 is a temporary hit in the case where the temporary hit symbol combination at the time of stopping the temporary big hit belongs to the second hit symbol combination group and the demoted pattern hit symbol stop pattern 5 is selected by the label-TRND-S2. For determination of symbol combination, and label-TRND-KAZ
3 is used to determine the temporary winning symbol combination when the temporary hit symbol stop pattern 6 is selected by the label -TRND-S2 when the temporary hit symbol combination at the time of stopping the temporary big hit belongs to the first hit symbol combination group. Used. The labels -TRND-KAZ2 and KAZ3 both start from "0" at power-on, add "1" at every interruption time, and return to "0" again when it reaches "5". In addition, the label-TRND-KAZ2
And the value of KAZ3, the big hit symbol command (instruction signal) is sent from the main control circuit 70 to the display control circuit 90.
The control data RAM of the display control circuit 90 is acquired when sent to the
93.

In the embodiment, the label
111 when the value of TRND-KAZ2 is '0',
333 for '1', 555 for '2',
777 for '3', 999 for '4',
In the case of "5", the 11th assortment is displayed as a temporary big hit stop as a temporary hit symbol combination. On the other hand, the label-TRN
If the value of D-KAZ2 is '0', 000, '1'
In the case of, 222, in the case of '2', 444 in the case of '3', 666 in the case of '4', 888 in the case of '5', and the 10th line in the case of '5' The temporary big hit stop is displayed as a combination.

As described above, the main control circuit 70 performs the big hit determination process and the process of determining the winning symbol combination that is determined and stopped, and selects the re-lottery effect pattern (hit symbol stop pattern) when the big hit is established. The main control circuit 70 and the display control circuit 90 share the processing such that the processing is performed by the display control circuit (sub-control circuit) 90, and the determination, determination, and selection processing are performed. Since the burden on the circuit 70 can be reduced, the gaming machine 1
As a whole, it is possible to control the game such as complicated display control and effect control. As a counter provided in the main control circuit 70 or the display control circuit 90, other display modes when the special symbol fluctuates, for example, a counter for selecting a fluctuating pattern such as a fluctuating display of the symbol frame by frame, and a big hit Or, a counter for determining whether or not to produce a notice for notifying that the possibility of the reach state is high, a counter for determining the mode of the notice, and a counter for determining whether or not to perform a re-lottery effect Etc. may be added as appropriate.

A plurality of flags provided in the main control circuit 70 or the display control circuit 90 include a jackpot (special game) flag A1, a probability variation flag B1, a reach flag C1, a special game execution flag D1, and the like. A symbol hit (small hit) flag E1 is exemplified.

Next, a series of processes performed by the main control circuit 70 and a part of the processes performed by the display control circuit 90 in the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the relationship with the counter by showing specific examples. I do. The CPU of the main control circuit 70 shown in FIG.
For each c), each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 70 is executed.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, in the main processing M, first, it is confirmed whether or not the power is turned on (S10), then the initial setting (S20), the random number updating processing (S30), and the starting winning are started. Confirmation of winning in the mouths 10 and 11 (S40), random number acquisition processing (S50), confirmation of establishment of the jackpot success / failure judgment start condition (special symbol start condition) of the image display unit 50 (S60), and jackpot success / failure judgment processing (S70) ,
Reach determination processing (S80), reach type determination processing (S9)
0), big hit consecutive number calculation storage processing (S110), fixed stop special symbol determination processing (S120), round number selection processing (S140), probability setting processing (S150), special game execution processing (S160), start gate 19, 21 (S170), a normal symbol hit / fail determination process (S18)
0), normal symbol display mode determination processing (S190), start winning opening opening processing (S200), display device display instruction processing (S190)
220) and other processing (S230) are performed.

In the initial setting (S20), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC
And so on. Note that the processing required only at the time of turning on the power is performed only in the first order, and is not performed thereafter.

In the random number update process (S30), as shown in FIG. 6, each numerical value Qn (n = 1 to 6, 9) of each counter (excluding labels -TRND-B2, B3) is set at the predetermined time intervals. Is incremented by 1 (S31), and each numerical value Qn is a predetermined maximum value X (629 for label-TRND-A, 49 for label-TRND-R1, 49, label-TRND).
35 for -RT1, 11 for label -TRND-AZ1, 5 for label -TRND-AZ2, 11 for label -TRND-B1, 11, label -FRND-
In the case of A, when the process reaches 9), the process returns to "0" again (S32, S33). Then, the updated numerical value of each counter is stored in a random number storage area corresponding to each counter of the RAM of the main control circuit 70 (S34).
“Qn ′” in FIG. 6 means the value of each counter before being added. In addition, label-TRND-B2,
For B3, as described above, the label -TRND-B
Numerical values are added at a timing related to 1 and the RAM
, Respectively.

After the random number updating process (S30), it is confirmed by the detection of the special symbol change start switch whether or not there is a prize in the first kind start winning prize openings 10, 11 (S30).
40). If it is determined that there is a prize in the first-type starting prize port 10, 11, a random number acquisition process (S5).
0) is executed. If it is determined in S40 that there is no winning, the random number acquisition process (S50) is omitted.

In the random number acquisition process (S50), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG.
ND-A, Label-TRND-R1, Label-TRND
-RT1, label -TRND-AZ1, label -TRN
The updated numerical values Qn (n = 1 to 8) of D-AZ2 and labels -TRND-B1 to BND3 are obtained (S51), and then the obtained numerical values Qn are stored in the RA of the main control circuit 70.
Each is stored in the M obtained random number storage area (S52).

After the random number acquiring process (S50) or after confirming the winning in the first-type start winning openings 10 and 11 (S40), it is determined whether or not the condition for starting the big hit determination of the image display unit 50 is satisfied. Is confirmed (S60). Here, that the big hit success / failure determination start condition is satisfied means that the special game is not currently being executed or the special symbol is not being changed. If it is determined that the jackpot hit determination start condition is satisfied, the hit hit determination process (S70), the reach determination process (S80), and the reach type determination process (S9)
0), big hit continuous number calculation storage processing (S110), fixed stop special symbol determination processing (S120), round number selection processing (S140), probability setting processing (S150), and special game execution processing (S160). On the other hand, S60
If it is determined that the big hit success / failure determination start condition is not satisfied, the process jumps to the special game execution process (S160).

In the big hit success / failure determination process (S70), FIG.
As shown in (1), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag B1 is 1 (S71). When the probability variation flag B1 is 0 instead of 1, that is, in the low probability state (1/315),
The acquired numerical value Q1 of the label -TRND-A is compared with the jackpot numbers '5' and '500' (S72), and if the acquired numerical value Q1 is any of the jackpot numbers, the special game can be executed, that is, the jackpot. And the big hit flag A1 is 1
And the big hit flag A1 (= 1) is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70 (S7).
3). On the other hand, when the probability variation flag B1 is 1, that is, in the high probability state (5/315), the acquired numerical value Q
1 is the jackpot number '5', '50', '100',
'200', '300', '350', '400',
'450', '500', and '600' (S7
4) If the acquired numerical value Q1 matches any of the jackpot numbers, a jackpot is established, the jackpot flag A1 is set to 1, and the jackpot flag A1 (= 1) is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70. (S73).

In the reach determination process (S80), the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43 determines whether or not the vehicle is in a reach state (big hit or out of reach).
As shown in FIG. 9, in the reach determination process (S80), it is first checked whether the big hit flag A1 is 1 (S8).
1) If the big hit flag A1 is not 1 but 0, that is, if the big hit is not established, the stored and obtained numerical value Q2 of the label -TRND-R1 is read, and the obtained numerical value Q2 is set to '2
It is determined whether it is 4 'or' 49 '(S82).
If the values do not match, it is determined that there is no reach (reach state transition is impossible). On the other hand, when the obtained numerical value Q2 is "24" or "49", it is determined that there is reach (reach state transition is possible), the reach flag C1 is set to 1, and the reach flag C1 is set.
(= 1) is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70 (S83). In step S81, the big hit flag A1 is set to 1
, That is, also in the case of a jackpot (special game execution possible), it is determined that there is reach, and the reach flag C1
Is set to 1 and the reach flag C1 (=
1) is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70 (S
83).

In the reach type determination process (S90), the type (mode) of the reach action produced in the reach state is determined based on the reach determination process (S80). As shown in FIG. 10, in the reach type determination processing (S90), it is first checked whether or not the big hit flag A1 is 1 (S91). If not, it is checked whether the reach flag C1 stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70 is 1 (S92). When the reach flag C1 is 0, there is no reach (no transition to the reach state), and it is determined that no reach action is performed. On the other hand, when the reach flag C1 is 1, it means that there is reach (reach state transition is possible).
The stored and obtained numerical value Q3 of the label -TRND-RT1 is read, and the obtained numerical value Q3 is in any range from '0' to '2' or '3' to '9' or '10' to '35'. It is sequentially determined whether they belong (S93, S94).

Then, the obtained numerical value Q3 is "0"-
In the case of any of '2', the image display unit 50 displays a reach state, in which the left special symbol and the right special symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed in the same pattern, after all the special symbols are scrolled. After that, the character A is displayed on the image display unit 50.
(Character image) is determined to produce reach A displayed in a predetermined operation mode (S95), and when the obtained numerical value Q3 is any of '3' to '9', the reach state is determined. After that, it is determined that the character B (character image) is to be displayed on the image display unit 50 in the predetermined operation mode (S96), and the obtained numerical value Q3 is "10" to "10". In the case of any one of 35 ′, it is determined that after reaching the reach state, the reach C in which the character C (character image) is displayed in a predetermined operation mode on the image display unit 50 is performed. (S97).

On the other hand, if the big hit flag A1 is 1 in S91, that is, if a big hit (special game execution is possible), the stored and obtained numerical value Q3 of the label -TRND-RT1 is read out and the obtained numerical value is read. Q3 is' 0 'to' 1
It is sequentially determined which of the ranges 9 'or' 20 'to' 29 'or' 30 'to' 35 'belongs (S98, S9
9). If the obtained numerical value Q3 is any one of '0' to '19', it is determined that the reach A is to be produced after the reach state is reached on the image display unit 50 (S95). If the acquired numerical value Q3 is any of '20' to '29', it is determined that the reach B is to be produced after the reach state is reached (S96), and the acquired numerical value Q3 is '30' to '30'. If it is any of '35', it is determined that the reach C will be produced after the reach state is reached (S97). In addition, the above S95 ~
After the reach action to be produced is determined in S97, the value of the reach flag C1 is set to 0, and the reach flag C1 (= 0) is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70 (S100). The reach type determination processing (S90) ends.

In the big hit continuous number calculation (cumulative calculation) storing process (S110), the second big hit which is fixed and stopped and displayed in the second hit symbol combination (probable variable symbol combination composed of odd-numbered eyes) is displayed. Calculation of consecutive times (update)
Then, the calculated value is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 70. As shown in FIG. 11, the process (S
In 110), first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag A1 is 1 (S111). When the big hit flag A1 is 1, that is, when the big hit (special game execution is possible), then the probability variation flag B1 is 1 or not. It is confirmed whether or not it is (S112). If the flag B1 is 1, the RZK numerical value Q10 is incremented by 1 (S113), and the added numerical value Q10 is added.
Is greater than or equal to 5 (S114), and if applicable, the numerical value Q10 is rewritten to 0 (S11).
5). On the other hand, when the probability variation flag B1 is 0 instead of 1 in S112, the numerical value Q10 of RZK is rewritten to “1” which is the initial value (S116). Note that FIG.
"Q10 '" in the table means the value of RZK before being added.

Thereafter, the updated numerical value Q10 of the RZK updated by the addition or rewriting is stored in the main control circuit 70.
(S117), and the big hit continuous number calculation storage process (S110) ends. Note that the S1
If the big hit flag A1 is 0 instead of 1 at 11, the big hit continuous number calculation storage processing (S110) is immediately terminated.

In the fixed stop special symbol determination process (S120), a special symbol to be fixed (final) stopped and displayed on the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43 is determined based on the big hit success / failure determination process (S70). As shown in FIG. 12, in this fixed stop special symbol determination process (S120),
First, it is determined whether the value of the big hit flag A1 is 1 (S121). If the value is determined to be 1, that is, if a big hit (special game execution is possible), then the RZK
The latest updated numerical value Q10 is read out, and the numerical value Q10
Is determined to be '0' (S122). If the numerical value Q10 is '0', that is, if the number of consecutive big hits exceeds the maximum number of consecutive big hits (four in the embodiment), the stored and acquired numerical value Q5 of the label -TRND-AZ2 is read out. Then, the first winning symbol combination in the first winning symbol combination group determined in advance for the numerical value Q5 is determined as the determined winning symbol combination that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the image display unit 50 (S123). ). On the other hand, if the updated numerical value Q10 of the RZK is not “0” and the number of consecutive second big hits is within the limited number of consecutive big hits, the stored acquired numerical value Q4 of the label-TRND-AZ1
Is read out, and a symbol combination determined in advance for the numerical value Q4 is determined as a symbol combination per final determined and displayed on the image display unit 50 (S124).

On the other hand, if the value of the big hit flag A1 is not 1 in S121, that is, if the value is determined to be 0 and it is determined to be out of range, as shown in FIG.
Stored numerical value Q6 of the label -TRND-B1 to B3
To Q8 are read, and it is determined whether or not all of the numerical values Q6 to Q8 match (S125). If all of the numerical values Q6 to Q8 match, it is determined whether there is a reach (out of reach). Label-TRND-R1 stored acquisition numerical value Q2
Is determined to be “24” or “49” (S12
6). When it is determined that there is no reach, the obtained numerical value Q7 of the label -TRND-B2 (for the right special symbol) is added by 1, and the obtained value is added to the obtained numerical values Q6 and Q8 of the labels -TRND-B1 and B3. The predetermined pattern is
It is determined as an off symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the left display area, center display area, and right display area of the image display unit 50 (S127). On the other hand, if it is determined in S126 that there is a reach, the obtained numerical value Q8 of the label -TRND-B3 (for medium special symbols) is incremented by 1, and the value is added to the label -T.
A symbol determined in advance for the obtained numerical values Q6 and Q7 of RND-B1 and B2 is determined as an off symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed in each display area (S128).

Also, in step S125, the label -TRND
-At least one of the obtained numerical values Q6 to Q8 of B1 to B3
If the two values are different, the label -TRND-B
It is determined whether or not the obtained numerical value Q6 of 1 and the obtained numerical value Q7 of the label -TRND-B2 match (S129). If the two values match, it is further determined whether or not there is reach (S1).
30). And when there is no reach, the label -TR
As an out-of-position symbol in which the obtained numerical value Q7 of ND-B2 is incremented by 1, and a symbol predetermined for the value and the obtained numerical values Q6 and Q8 of the labels -TRND-B1 and B3 is fixedly stopped and displayed in each display area. It is determined (S127). On the other hand, when there is reach, a symbol predetermined for the obtained numerical values Q6 to Q8 of the labels -TRND-B1 to B3 is determined as an off symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in each display area (S131).

Further, in step S129, the label -TRND
When the obtained numerical value Q6 of -B1 does not match the obtained numerical value Q7 of the label -TRND-B2, it is subsequently determined whether or not there is a reach (S132). When it is determined that there is reach, the acquired numerical value Q7 of the label -TRND-B2 is changed to the same numerical value as the acquired numerical value Q6 of the label -TRND-B1, and the acquired numerical value Q8 of the label -TRND-B3 is The acquired numerical value Q6 of the label -TRND-B1 is changed to a numerical value obtained by adding 1, and the numerical value and the label -TRND-B1 are changed.
Is determined as a departure symbol that is determined and stopped and displayed in each display area (S133). On the other hand, if it is determined in S132 that there is no reach, the symbols predetermined for the obtained numerical values Q6 to Q8 of the labels -TRND-B1 to B3 are determined as out-of-designs which are fixedly stopped and displayed in each display area. Is performed (S131).

In the round number selection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 14, first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag A1 is 1 (S141). When the big hit flag A1 is 1, that is, the big hit (special) If the game execution is possible), the stored acquired numerical value Q4 of the label -TRND-AZ1
And the stored updated numerical value Q10 of the RZK is read out, and the numerical value Q4 is set to '0', '2', '4', '6',
It is determined whether or not at least one of the condition of whether it is an even number of '8' or '10' or the value Q10 is '0' (S142). -The stored acquisition numerical value Q4 of TRND-AZ1 is "1", "3", "5", "7",
Any one of '9' and '11' and the RZ
If the stored update numerical value Q10 of K is not '0', the number of rounds (the maximum number of times the big hit continuation right occurs) at the time of executing the special game is set to 13 rounds (S
143). On the other hand, if at least one of the two conditions is satisfied in S142, that is, the label -TR
If the storage acquisition numerical value Q4 of ND-AZ1 is an even number or the storage update numerical value Q10 of the RZK is '0', the number of rounds at the time of executing the special game is set to 15 rounds (S144). . Note that the aforementioned S141
If the big hit flag A1 is not 1, the round number selection process (S140) is immediately terminated.

In the probability setting process (S150), as shown in FIG. 15, first, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag A1 is 1 (S151). When the big hit flag A1 is 1, that is, the big hit (special game execution) If the result is (OK), the stored acquired numerical value Q4 of the label -TRND-AZ1 and the stored updated numerical value Q10 of the RZK are read out, and the numerical value Q is read.
4 is' 0 ',' 2 ',' 4 ',' 6 ',' 8 ',' 1
It is determined whether any one of 0's or the numerical value Q10 is at least one of 0's (S152). If not, that is, if the label-TRND-AZ1 Memory acquisition numerical value Q4
Are '1', '3', '5', '7', '9', '11'
If the stored update value Q10 of the RZK is not “0” and the big hit value in the big hit success / failure determination process (S70) after the end of the special game is “5”, “50”, '100', '200', '30
0 ',' 350 ',' 400 ',' 450 ', '50
The probability is set to 0 ',' 600 'and set to high probability, and the probability variation flag B1 is set to 1 (S153). On the other hand, in step S152, when at least one of the two conditions is satisfied, that is, the storage acquisition value Q4 of the label -TRND-AZ1 is an even number, or the storage update value Q10 of the RZK is '0'. In this case, the big hit value in the big hit success / failure determination processing (S70) after the end of the special game is set to "5", "500", the normal probability (low probability) is set, and the probability variation flag B1 is set to 0. (S1
54). If the big hit flag A1 is not 1 in S151, the probability setting process (S150) is immediately terminated.

In the special game execution process (S160), as shown in FIG. 16, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game execution flag D1 is 1 (S161).
If not, it is subsequently confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit flag A1 is 1, that is, whether or not the big hit is established (S
162). Then, when the value of the big hit flag A1 is 1, after the completion of the big hit display for notifying that the big hit has been made on the image display unit 50, in other words, the end of the big hit display time is confirmed (S163), While the special game execution flag D1 is set to 1 (S164),
The value of the big hit flag A1 is reset to 0 (S1
65). At the same time, based on an instruction from the special game execution means (in this example, the main control circuit 70 corresponds),
When the large winning opening opening solenoid is excited, the opening / closing plate 61 of the large winning opening 15 is opened to receive a game ball falling on the surface of the game area 6 so that the winning can be made into the large winning opening 15, that is, specially. The execution of the game is started (S16)
6). In step S162, the value of the big hit flag A1 becomes 1
If not, and if the big hit display time has not ended in S163, the special game execution process (S160) ends immediately.

Specifically, at the time of execution of the special game, the open / close plate 61 has a predetermined number of balls (for example, 29 seconds), or the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball number switch is a predetermined number (for example, 29 seconds). (10 pieces). In addition, the specific area winning opening 63
Each time a specific winning ball detection switch detects a winning ball, a right to continue to open the opening / closing plate 61 again is generated,
The opening of the opening / closing plate 61 is performed in the round number selection process (S1).
Based on the number of jackpot rounds set in step 40), a predetermined maximum number of rounds (for example, a maximum of 13 rounds or 15 rounds) is repeated. Then, when any of the special prize ball detecting switches does not detect a winning ball while the opening / closing plate 61 is opened, or when the opening of the opening / closing plate 61 of the maximum round number is completed, a special game ending condition is satisfied. The special game is terminated (S167, S168), and the value of the special game execution flag D1 is reset to 0 (S16).
9). With respect to winning in the big winning opening 15, a predetermined number of winning balls per winning, in the present embodiment, 15 game balls are paid out as a prize ball by the prize ball payout device.

In the main process M of the gaming machine 1, it is confirmed by the detection of the ordinary symbol change start switch whether or not a game ball has passed the aforementioned ordinary symbol change start gates 19, 21 (S170). If the ball has passed, the updated numerical value Q9 of the label -FRND-A is obtained, and then the obtained numerical value Q9 is
0 in the RAM, and then a normal symbol hit / fail determination process (S180) and a normal symbol display mode determination process (S19)
0), start winning opening opening processing (S200) is executed.
Here, if it is determined in S170 that the game ball has not passed, the process jumps to the normal symbol display mode determination process (S190). Note that the acquisition of the random number of the label-FRND-A is different from the processing shown in FIG.

In the normal symbol hit winning / non-winning determination process (S180), a normal symbol hit (also referred to as a small hit) hit / non-empty determination process for opening the lower first type start winning opening 11 is performed. This normal symbol hit / fail determination processing (S180)
Then, the acquired numerical value Q9 of the label-FRND-A is a numerical value per symbol, which is "1", "3", "5", "7",
Compared with any odd number of '9', if the obtained numerical value Q9 is an odd number, it is a normal symbol hit and a normal symbol hit flag E
One is set to one. If the acquired numerical value Q9 is any one of '0', '2', '4', '6', and '8', it is out of range, and the flag E1 per symbol is usually set to 0. Further, the determination as to whether or not the hit is a normal symbol is instantaneously performed at the time of starting the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display section 45.

In addition, an ordinary symbol hit / fail determination process (S1)
80), the obtained numerical value Q9 of the label -FRND-A
Is selected as a stopped ordinary symbol (judgment result of the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process) to be stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 45. In this embodiment, the acquired numerical value Q9 of the label -FRND-A is assigned as it is as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display section 45.

In the ordinary symbol display mode determination processing (S190), first, the ordinary symbol hit / fail determination processing (S18)
At 0), it is confirmed whether or not there is a selection of a stopped ordinary symbol. If the selected ordinary symbol is selected, after confirming that the ordinary symbol variation display is not being performed on the ordinary symbol display section 45, the probability variation flag B1 is set to 1. It is determined whether or not it is set, that is, whether or not the probability is fluctuating (the symbol fluctuating time is being shortened). After the variable display on the display unit 45,
It is determined that the stopped ordinary symbol selected in the ordinary symbol hit / fail determination processing (S180) is fixedly stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 45. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability is not fluctuating, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the ordinary symbol display unit 45 for a normal variable display time (for example, about 11.8 seconds), and then the above-mentioned normal symbol hit determination is performed. Processing (S18
It is determined that the stopped ordinary symbol selected in step 0) is fixedly stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 45.

In the start winning opening opening process (S200), as shown in FIG. 17, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit is established, that is, the normal symbol hit flag E
It is determined whether or not the value of 1 is 1 (S201). If the two values match, it is confirmed that the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display section 45 has stopped (S202), and at the same time, the lower first type start winning opening 1
After confirming that No. 1 is not opened (S203), the lower first kind start winning opening 11 is opened and expanded (S20).
4).

Thereafter, the value of the probability variation flag B1 becomes 1
If the value of the flag B1 is 1, that is, if it is determined that the probability is currently fluctuating, the lower first type start winning opening 11 is opened for 1.7 seconds. Has been performed three times (S206), or whether the number of winning balls in the first-class starting winning openings 10, 11 has reached six (S20).
When any one of the conditions in 7) is satisfied, the opening and opening of the lower first type start winning opening 11 is terminated (S208), and the value of the ordinary symbol hit flag E1 is reset to 0 (S2).
09), the start winning port opening process (S200) ends. On the other hand, in S205, the value of the probability variation flag B1 is 1
If not, that is, if it is determined that the game is in the normal game state, the opening and opening time of the lower first type start winning opening 11 elapses 0.3 seconds (S210) or the first type. When any of the conditions of whether the number of winning balls in the seed starting winning openings 10 and 11 reaches 6 (S207) is satisfied,
The opening and opening of the lower first kind start winning opening 11 is ended (S
208), the value of the ordinary symbol per flag E1 is reset to 0 (S209), and the starting winning opening opening process (S2).
00).

In the main processing M of the gaming machine 1,
A display device display instruction process (S220) is executed on the display device 9, more specifically, on the ordinary symbol display unit 45 of the ordinary symbol display device 41 or the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43. In the display device display instruction process (S220), as shown in FIG. 18, each of the processes described above, for example, the reach type determination process (S90), the special stop special symbol determination process (S120), and the normal symbol display mode determination process (S120) S19
0) is transmitted to the display control circuit 90 (instruction signal including the jackpot command) to the display control circuit 90 (S221), and based on the command, the normal symbol display 45 or the image display 50 is displayed. Display is performed.

In the main process M, in addition to the above-described processes, other processes (S
230), for example, error processing is performed, and the apparatus enters a standby state in preparation for the subsequent processing.

Next, part of the processing performed by the display control circuit 90, here, the random number for determining the re-lottery effect pattern (label
TRND-S1, S2) and a random number for determining a temporary winning symbol combination (label-TRND-KAZ1, KAZ2, KAZ)
The update process 3) and the re-lottery effect pattern and temporary jackpot stop special symbol determination process will be described. The CPU 91 of the display control circuit 90 executes each program at a predetermined time, for example, at every interruption time (4 msec).

As shown in FIG. 19, in the random number updating process (S240) in the display control circuit 90, first, the label-TRND-S1 and the label-TRND-
KAZ1, Label-TRND-S2, Label-TRND
-Initial values of KAZ2 and KAZ3 are set (S24
1, S242), and then each value Vn of each counter
(N = 1 to 5) is 1 every predetermined time (the interrupt time)
(S243), and each numerical value Vn is equal to a predetermined maximum value X (99 in the case of label-TRND-S1;
5 for TRND-KAZ1, label-TRND-S
In the case of 2, 1, 5 in the case of label-TRND-KAZ 2, 5 in the case of label-TRND-KAZ 3), and then return to '0' again (S 244, S 2)
45). Then, the updated numerical value of each counter is stored in the control data RAM 93 of the display control circuit 90 (S
246). “Vn ′” in FIG. 19 means the value of each counter before being added.

In the re-lottery effect pattern and temporary jackpot stop special symbol determination processing, the re-lottery effect pattern to be rendered before the display of the final stop when the jackpot is established, and the re-rolling effect of all special symbols during the re-lottery effect before the re-scrolling change. In each display area of the image display unit 50, a temporary winning symbol combination to be temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) is determined. FIG.
In the re-lottery effect pattern and temporary jackpot stop special symbol determination process (S250), first, the jackpot symbol command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 according to the display device display instruction process (S220) of the main process M, Specifically, the label-TRND-AZ1, AZ2 in the final stop special symbol determination process (S120) of the main process M
Of winning symbols based on the numerical value of (S123, S124)
, And the jackpot continuous number command, specifically, the jackpot continuous number calculation storage process (S110).
It is determined whether or not the display control circuit 90 has received an instruction signal corresponding to the updated numerical value Q10 of RZK calculated (updated) by (S251). TRND-S1, Label-T
RND-KAZ1, label-TRND-S2, label-
Updated numerical values V1 to V5 of TRND-KAZ2 and KAZ3
Is acquired (S252).

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of continuous second big hits (big hits determined and stopped in the second hit symbol combination) corresponding to the received big hit continuous number command is more than four times. It is determined whether or not the updated numerical value Q10 of RZK is “0” (S253).
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the final winning symbol combination corresponding to the received big hit symbol command is the first winning symbol combination (non-probable variable symbol combination composed of even numbered eyes) (S
254).

If the determined winning symbol combination is the first winning symbol combination, the label-TRND-S
It is determined whether the acquired numerical value V1 of 1 is any one of '0' to '19' (S255), and if it is, the temporary winning symbol combination at the time of the temporary big hit stop display is different from the fixed winning symbol combination. It is determined that the re-lottery effect pattern 1 selected from the second winning symbol combination group (probably changing symbol combination group composed of odd-numbered eyes) is to be produced (S25).
6), the obtained numerical value V2 of the label -TRND-KAZ1
Is determined as the provisional winning symbol combination displayed on the image display unit 50 (S257).

On the other hand, when the obtained numerical value V1 of the label -TRND-S1 is not in the range of '0' to '19', that is, when the numerical value V1 is any of '20' to '99', It is determined that the temporary winning symbol combination will produce a re-lottery effect pattern 2 selected from the same first winning symbol combination group as the confirmed winning symbol combination (S25).
8), the obtained numerical value V2 of the label -TRND-KAZ1
Is determined as the temporary winning symbol combination displayed on the image display unit 50 (S259).

If the determined winning symbol combination corresponding to the big hit symbol command is determined not to be the first winning symbol combination but to be the second winning symbol combination in S254, the label -TRND-S1 It is determined whether the obtained numerical value V1 belongs to the range of '0' to '19' or '20' to '99' (S260). Then, when the obtained numerical value V1 is '0' to '19', a re-lottery effect pattern 3 in which the tentative winning symbol combination is selected from a first winning symbol combination group different from the confirmed winning symbol combination is produced. Is determined (S261), and the label -T
The first winning symbol combination (see Table 4 above) assigned to the obtained numerical value V2 of RND-KAZ1 is determined as a temporary winning symbol combination displayed on the image display unit 50 (S262).

Further, when the obtained numerical value V1 of the label -TRND-S1 is "20" to "99", the provisional winning symbol combination is selected from the second winning symbol combination group same as the confirmed winning symbol combination. It is determined that the re-lottery effect pattern 4 is to be effected (S263), and the label-
The second winning symbol combination (see Table 4 above) assigned to the acquired numerical value V2 of TRND-KAZ1 is determined as a temporary winning symbol combination displayed on the image display unit 50 (S264).

On the other hand, in S253, if the number of consecutive second jackpots corresponding to the received consecutive number of jackpots command exceeds four, that is, if the update value Q10 of the RZK is “0”. If it is determined, it is determined whether or not the acquired numerical value V3 of the label -TRND-S2 is '0' (S265). If so, the second value in the second winning symbol combination group is determined. After the temporary big hit stop display with the winning symbol combination, the re-scrolling variation of all the special symbols (the variation of scrolling together while the special symbols in each display area are aligned with the same symbol) in the first winning symbol combination group It is determined that the re-lottery effect pattern 5 in which the determined big hit is stopped and displayed in the first hit symbol combination is to be produced (S266), and is assigned to the acquired numerical value V4 of the label -TRND-KAZ2. The winning symbol combination (second winning symbol combination) that has been set is determined as a temporary winning symbol combination displayed on the image display section 50 before the re-scrolling of all the special symbols (S267).

Further, in step S265, the label -TRND-
If it is determined that the acquired numerical value V3 of S2 is not "0" but "1", the temporary large hit stop is displayed in the first hit symbol combination in the first hit symbol combination group, and then the all special It is determined that the re-lottery effect pattern 6 which is stopped and displayed in the first hit symbol combination after the symbol re-scroll variation is to be displayed (S268), and the acquired numerical value V5 of the label -TRND-KAZ3 is determined. The winning symbol combination (first winning symbol combination) assigned to the temporary symbol combination is determined as a temporary winning symbol combination displayed on the image display unit 50 before the re-scrolling of all the special symbols (S269).

The image display unit 50 in the case of a big hit
The display control of (1) is a matter determined in the re-lottery effect pattern and temporary jackpot stop special symbol determination process (S250) (re-lottery effect pattern and temporary hit symbol combination) and the display device display instruction process of the main process M. Based on the command transmitted to the display control circuit 90 in (S210),
This is performed by the display control circuit 90.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be carried out by appropriately changing a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the second hit symbol combination group
The number of consecutive big hits is limited to four when the second big hit that is confirmed and stopped and displayed in the hit symbol combination is continuous. However, the present invention is not limited to this. can do.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the benefits of the bonus game performed after the end of the big hit (special game) and the like are the probability fluctuation, the shortening of the time, and the increase of the judgment opportunity, but the present invention is not limited to this. The bonus of the game may be any one or two of the probability variation, the time reduction, and the determination opportunity.
Another type of privilege different from the one privilege may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of the first winning symbol combinations and the number of the second winning symbol combinations in the winning symbol combinations which are temporarily stopped or fixedly stopped and displayed in the case of a big hit are equal to each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of first winning symbol combinations and the number of second winning symbol combinations may be different.

In the above embodiment, when a big hit occurs, the winning symbol combination displayed temporarily or fixedly on the image display unit 50 is determined by the first game value (probability fluctuation, time reduction, judgment opportunity, etc.). No increase + 1 big hit round
5) is given to the player for the first winning symbol combination (1st hit).
Winning symbol combination group) and the second game value (probability fluctuation /
There is a reduction in time and an increase in the number of judgment opportunities + 13 jackpot rounds
) Are given to the player, but are not limited to the two types of second winning symbol combinations (second winning symbol combination groups). In other words, the specific game value and the other game value different from the specific game value are the probability fluctuation, the time reduction, the increase of the determination opportunity, etc., which are the benefits of the privilege game, and the bonus hit continuation right at the time of executing the special game. A difference (advantageous difference) for the player between the respective game values is provided by a single or an appropriate combination of the possible round numbers (changes) or the like, and a winning symbol combination corresponding to each of the game values. May be provided.

A first winning symbol combination giving a first gaming value, a second winning symbol combination giving a second gaming value, a third winning symbol combination giving a third gaming value, and so on. It is also possible to provide three or more types of winning symbol combinations having different game values. In that case,
For example, the first game value, the second game value, and the third game value are arranged such that the advantage to the player increases in the order of the game value, and the like, so that the game value corresponding to each winning symbol combination is obtained. A difference in gender is provided, and when a big hit that is determined and stopped with a specific winning symbol combination is repeated a predetermined number of times, a fixed stop is always displayed with the specific winning symbol combination at the time of a hit. Previously, temporary stop display can be performed with a winning symbol combination different from a specific winning symbol combination.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination of the winning or non-winning of the big hit, the determination of the winning symbol combination to be determined and stopped and the like are performed by the main control circuit 70, and the re-lottery pattern (hit symbol stop pattern) in the case of the big hit is obtained. The selection and the determination of the provisional winning symbol combination are performed by the display control circuit 90 which is a sub-control circuit, but is not limited thereto.
All the determination, determination and selection may be performed by the main control circuit 70. Further, a sub-control circuit that performs processing based on a control signal from the main control circuit may be newly added, and the added control circuit may select a hit symbol stop pattern when a big hit occurs. .

In the above embodiment, when a big hit occurs, a temporary big hit combination stop display and a re-lottery effect are always performed. However, when a big hit occurs, a predetermined condition is satisfied. Only when this is done (eg, when the value of the newly added re-lottery effect execution determination counter becomes a specific value, etc.), the temporary big hit stop display of the temporary hit symbol combination and the re-lottery effect may be performed. .

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the special symbol is vertically scrolled when the special symbol on the image display section 50 is changed. Of course, the special symbol is displayed when the special symbol is changed. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that performs horizontal scrolling. In addition, in the above description, the description has been made using a pachinko gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and coin gaming machines, slot machines, etc.
The present invention can be applied to a suitable gaming machine of a type in which symbols can be changed and displayed on the image display unit.

[0134]

As shown and described above, in the gaming machine according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, the specific big hit which is determined and stopped by the specific hit symbol combination for giving the specific game value to the player. If a win is made in a state where the number of consecutive wins is equal to or more than the predetermined limit number, the temporary stop is displayed at the specific hit symbol combination and then the symbol stop is displayed at the final stop symbol combination different from the specific hit symbol combination. Since it has a pattern, unlike the related art, when the number of times exceeds the limit number, there is a possibility that a hit may occur even when the symbol constituting the specific hit symbol combination reaches the reach state.
As a result, when the player reaches the reach state with the symbols constituting the specific hit symbol combination when the number of times of the limit is exceeded, as in the related art, the player determines that the result of the determination regarding the reach state will be out of order. Without having to figure it out early,
It is possible to prevent the player's expectation of the big hit from weakening, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game as compared with the related art. In addition, the hit symbol stop patterns at the time of hitting are diversified, so that the player can enjoy a fresh game feeling, and thus the interest of the game can be dramatically improved.

In particular, if the specific game value is made more advantageous to the player than another game value different from the specific game value as in the invention of claim 3, each game value is assigned. It is possible to increase the player's interest in the hit symbol combination indicating that he / she is doing. In addition, in the case where the specific jackpot is a hit in a state where the specific jackpot is continued for a predetermined number of times or more, if the specific jackpot is not set, it is possible to prevent the profit obtained only for a specific lucky player from becoming too large. And the gambling of the player can be suppressed to some extent.

In the case of a special jackpot which is determined and stopped and displayed in a specific winning symbol combination as in the invention of claim 4, a predetermined privilege different from the privilege in the special game after the execution of the special game is completed. If the bonus game is executed to give the player, the bonus of the bonus game will be given to the player in addition to the prize value of the big hit in the case of the specific big hit. The profit obtained by the player is higher than the big hit. In addition, the number of consecutive times the specific jackpot in which the bonus game is executed is limited as described above, so that it is possible to avoid that the profit obtained only by the specific lucky player becomes too large, In addition, the ambition of the player can be suppressed to some extent.

Further, as in the invention of claim 5, if the bonus of the bonus game is a probability change in which the hit determination probability by the hit / fail determination means is changed to a higher probability than usual, a big hit easily occurs, An increase in the player's willingness to play is expected.
Still further, if the award of the award game is determined to be an increase in the chance of determining whether or not the award is determined, the number of game balls owned by the player is hardly reduced, so that the player can feel a sense of security. In addition, if the award of the bonus game is set to be shorter than the normal display time for displaying the result of the determination of the result of the award, the progress of the game can be accelerated and the speed of the game can be increased. Can be provided. In particular, if the benefits of the bonus game are both the reduction of the determination result display time and the increase of the determination opportunity, the bonus game becomes extremely advantageous for the player.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing system control of the gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing display control of the gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to a main process executed by a main control circuit of the gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to a random number update process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart related to a random number acquisition process.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart related to a big hit success / failure determination process.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart related to reach determination processing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart related to reach type determination processing.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart relating to a big hit continuous number calculation storage process.

FIG. 12 is a first flowchart relating to a fixed stop special symbol determination process.

FIG. 13 is a second flowchart relating to a fixed stop special symbol determination process.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart related to a round number selection process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart relating to a probability setting process.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart related to a special game execution process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart relating to start winning opening opening processing.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart related to a display device display instruction process.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart related to a random number update process executed by the display control circuit of the gaming machine.

FIG. 20 is a first flowchart relating to a re-lottery effect pattern and temporary jackpot stop special symbol determination processing.

FIG. 21 is a second flowchart related to the re-lottery effect pattern and temporary jackpot stop special symbol determination process.

[Explanation of symbols]

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A decision unit for judging whether a game has been hit or missed due to the establishment of a judgment start condition, a display unit for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and a plurality of symbols variably displayed on the display unit. After that, when the result of determination by the hit / fail determination means is a hit, a fixed stop display is performed with a predetermined hit symbol combination, and when the determination result is out of place, a fixed stop display is performed with a predetermined off symbol combination. A stop means, if the determination result is a hit, a temporary hit stop means for temporarily stopping and displaying a predetermined temporary hit symbol combination before performing a fixed stop display with the hit symbol combination; and A special game execution means for executing a special game due to the winning, wherein the winning symbol combination has a plurality of winning symbol combinations having different game values given to the player. When a certain number of consecutive winning symbol combinations that give a specific game value are determined and displayed continuously for a predetermined number of times, the next game value that is different from the specific gaming value as a winning symbol combination that is determined and displayed next time. A winning symbol combination restriction selecting means for selecting a winning symbol combination to which a given is given, wherein the determination result is a hit, and when the final hit symbol combination limiting selecting means is activated, a specific hit giving the specific game value If a temporary stop is displayed with a symbol combination,
A gaming machine characterized in that after the temporary stop display, a fixed stop display is made in a winning symbol combination for giving another game value different from the specific game value. 2. A plurality of winning symbol combinations, a first winning symbol combination for giving a player a first game value, and a second winning symbol combination.
A second winning symbol combination for giving the player a game value of the second game value is included in the second game value, the second game value is a specific game value, and the first game value is different from the specific game value. If the second winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed when the determination result is a winning and the determined winning symbol combination restriction selecting means is activated, the first winning symbol is displayed after the temporarily stopped display. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a specific game value is more advantageous to a player than another game value different from the specific game value. 4. When a specific winning symbol combination giving a specific game value is fixed and stopped and displayed, a bonus game in which a predetermined privilege different from a privilege in the special game is provided to the player after the execution of the special game is completed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game is executed. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the award of the award game includes a probability change in which a hit determination probability by the hit / fail determination means is changed to a higher probability than usual. 6. The award of the award game includes at least one of an increase in the number of determination opportunities for increasing the chances of determination by the hit / fail determination unit and a reduction in the determination result display time for shortening the time required for displaying the determination result by the display unit as compared with a normal time. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising: