JP2004313350A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To quicken a game without making a player feel a loss and to improve the working rate of a game machine further. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with first and second holding areas for holding the entries of game balls. When the game ball enters a start port, winning / losing judgement is performed by using an internal random number counter value at the time of the entry and a judged result is stored in the free storage area of the first holding area together with the internal random number counter value (S208-S218). Then, when three or more of losing are stored in the first holding area, one of the internal random number counter values of the losing is stored in the second holding area and the rest is cleared. The winning / losing judgement based on the internal random number counter value stored in the second holding area is performed by a condition different from the condition of the above-mentioned winning / losing judgement. Thus the number of the entire holding balls can be reduced without making the player feel a loss and the working rate can be improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine having variable display means for variably displaying an identification element on an identification element display device when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, when the game ball wins the starting opening, the symbol change display is started, and after the change display ends, the stopped symbol is a hit symbol, and a special game advantageous to the player is provided. What to do is suggested. In this gaming machine, when the game ball wins the starting port during the symbol display, the information at that time is stored, that is, held up to a predetermined number (for example, four times). Then, when the symbol being displayed is stopped and the next hold is completed, a determination as to whether or not a hit has been made, a stop symbol, a change in the symbol, and the like are made based on the held information. Thus, the symbol variation display is started based on these determination results.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2003-71030 (FIG. 6)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a gaming machine, when the number of holds reaches a predetermined upper limit, even if a game ball further wins in the starting port, the information at that time is discarded without being held, and the player feels a loss. As a result, and the interest is reduced.
As a result, depending on the player, the game may temporarily stop so that the game ball does not exceed the upper limit of holding and does not enter the starting port, so that rapid digestion of the game is prevented, and the operating rate of the gaming machine is also reduced. Result.
[0005]
It is an object of the gaming machine of the present invention to solve such a problem and promote a continuous game without giving the player a sense of loss. Another object of the gaming machine of the present invention is to further improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Their Functions and Effects]
The gaming machine of the present invention employs the following means in order to achieve at least a part of the above objects.
[0007]
Means 1. The first gaming machine of the present invention is:
A gaming machine comprising variable display means for variably displaying an identification element on an identification element display device according to establishment of a predetermined starting condition,
First holding means for holding the establishment of the start condition when the predetermined start condition is satisfied during the change display of the identification element;
First hit / fail judgment means for judging whether or not the start condition held by the first holding means is satisfied;
When a predetermined number of the start conditions determined to be non-hit by the first hit determination unit among the start conditions held in the first holding unit are present, a predetermined lottery is executed and the first lottery is executed. Lottery performing means for discarding at least one of the holding of the held start conditions determined to be non-hit by the hit / fail determination means.
The gist is to provide
[0008]
In the first gaming machine of the present invention, the change display means variably displays the identification element on the identification element display device when the starting condition is satisfied, and the first holding means displays the identification element during the change display of the identification element. When the start condition is satisfied, the satisfaction of the start condition is suspended. Then, the first success / failure determination means determines whether or not the start condition held in the first holding means is satisfied, and the lottery execution means determines whether the start condition held in the first holding means is satisfied. When a predetermined number of the start conditions determined to be non-hit by the first right / non-permission determining means are present, a predetermined lottery is performed and at least one of the held start conditions determined to be no hit is determined. Discard one. As a result, it is possible to discard the establishment of the non-winning starting condition that has been held and quickly consume the hold, and to encourage the player to continue the game by giving the player an advantage instead of canceling the hold. In addition, since the establishment of the start condition determined to be non-hit by the first hit determination unit is discarded, the player does not feel a sense of loss. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be further improved. Here, the lottery executing means may discard all of the establishment of the starting condition which is determined to be non-hit by the first success / failure determining means. Further, as a mode for discarding the establishment of the starting condition held in the first holding unit, there is a mode for erasing data corresponding to the establishment of the starting condition held in the first holding unit, or a mode for canceling the holding in the first holding unit. A mode for initializing data corresponding to the establishment of the set start condition is included (the same applies hereinafter).
[0009]
Means 2. In the first gaming machine according to the first aspect, the lottery executing means is configured to determine whether the predetermined lottery is satisfied by any of the starting conditions determined not to be a hit by the first success / failure determination means. A gaming machine serving as second hit / reject judging means for re-judging whether or not a hit is made based on a judging condition different from the judging condition by the first hit / fail judging means, and discarding at least one of the remaining starting conditions. With this configuration, when the satisfaction of the non-hit start condition is suspended to a predetermined number, it is determined whether or not any of the start conditions is satisfied again under a different determination condition from the first success / fail determination means. Can be.
[0010]
Means 3. In the first gaming machine according to the means 2, the second success / failure judging means may determine whether or not the starting condition is satisfied by the first success / failure judging means held by the first holding means. A gaming machine which is means for re-determining whether or not the last held start condition is satisfied. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with the benefit of re-determining whether or not a win has been achieved for a non-winning start condition that was last held.
[0011]
Means 4. The first gaming machine according to the means 2 or 3, wherein any of the establishment of the starting condition which is determined to be non-hit by the first right / wrong determination means held in the first holding means is newly performed. A gaming machine comprising a second holding means for holding, wherein the second success / failure determination means is means for re-determining whether or not the start condition held by the second holding means is satisfied. This makes it possible to newly suspend any one of the satisfaction of the non-hit start conditions that are suspended in the first suspension unit and to execute the re-determination of the rejection by the second rejection determination unit.
[0012]
Means 5. The second gaming machine of the present invention is:
A gaming machine comprising variable display means for variably displaying an identification element on an identification element display device according to establishment of a predetermined starting condition,
First holding means for holding the establishment of the start condition when the predetermined start condition is satisfied during the change display of the identification element;
First hit / fail judgment means for judging whether or not the start condition held by the first holding means is satisfied;
The predetermined start condition is further satisfied in a state where a predetermined number of the start conditions determined to be non-hit by the first hit / fail determination means among the satisfaction of the start conditions held in the first holding unit are satisfied. When the start condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not a hit is made with a determination condition more advantageous to the player than the determination condition of the first hit / fail determination means, and it is determined that the hit is not a hit by the first hit / fail determination means. The present invention further comprises a second validity / non-permanence determination unit for abandoning at least one of the held starting conditions.
[0013]
In the second gaming machine of the present invention, the variable display means variably displays the identification element on the identification element display device when the starting condition is satisfied, and the first holding means displays the identification element during the variable display of the identification element. When the start condition is satisfied, the satisfaction of the start condition is suspended. Then, the first hit / fail judgment means judges whether the start condition held in the first holding means is satisfied or not, and the second hit / fail judgment means determines whether the start-up condition held in the first holding means is satisfied. When a predetermined number of the start conditions determined to be non-hit by the first hit determination unit among the conditions are satisfied, and the start condition is further satisfied while the start condition is satisfied, a first hit / fail determination is made for the start condition being satisfied. A determination is made as to whether or not a hit has occurred with a determination condition that is more advantageous to the player than a determination condition of the means, and at least one of the starting conditions that have been determined to be non-hit by the first hit / fail determination means is discarded. As a result, it is possible to quickly cancel the hold by canceling the held start condition that is not a hit, and to give the player an advantage instead of canceling the hold to encourage the player to continue the game. In addition, since the establishment of the start condition determined to be non-hit by the first hit determination unit is discarded, the player does not feel a sense of loss. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be further improved. Here, the second success / failure judging means may abandon all of the establishment of the starting conditions held by the first suspending means determined to be non-hit by the first success / failure judging means.
[0014]
Means 6. A second gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein a predetermined number of the start conditions that are determined to be non-hit by the first right / wrong determination means among the satisfaction of the start conditions held by the first hold means are present. When the predetermined start condition is further satisfied in the state of performing, the second holding means for holding the satisfaction of the start condition is provided in place of the first holding means, and the second hit / fail judgment means is provided with the second hit / fail judgment means. A gaming machine which is means for determining whether or not a start condition held by a holding unit is satisfied. With this configuration, when the starting condition is further satisfied while the predetermined number of non-winning starting conditions are held in the first holding unit, the establishment of the starting condition is held in the second holding unit, which is advantageous to the player. The second propriety judging means can execute the propriety judgment.
[0015]
Means 7. In the first or second gaming machine according to the means 2 or 5, the first success / failure determination means may include a random number from a random number set within a predetermined range when the starting condition is satisfied. Means for acquiring a numerical value, setting a first hit value within the predetermined range, and determining whether or not the obtained random number value corresponds to the set first hit value; The rejection determination means obtains a random value from the random value set within a predetermined range when the starting condition is satisfied, and obtains a random value within the predetermined range and is different from the first hit value. A gaming machine that is means for setting a second winning value including a winning value and determining whether the obtained random number value corresponds to the set second winning value. This makes it possible to more easily make the judgment condition of the first judgment unit different from the judgment condition of the second judgment unit.
[0016]
Means 8. The first or second gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the second winning value further includes the first winning value.
[0017]
Means 9. The first or second gaming machine according to the fourth or sixth means, wherein the variable display means is configured to perform variable display of the identification element in response to establishment of the starting condition held by the second holding means. , A gaming machine that is a means for variably displaying an identification element in an arousing manner. In this way, the interest can be further improved. Here, the “arousing mode” refers to a mode that attracts the player's attention compared to the immediately preceding mode or arouses a sense of expectation that a special game state will occur after that, and is conventionally known. This is a concept that includes various types of reach.
[0018]
Means 10. The first or second gaming machine according to the means 4 or 6, wherein the establishment of the starting condition held in the second holding unit is given priority over the establishment of the starting condition held in the first holding unit. A game machine equipped with holding digestion means for digestion. In this way, the interest can be further improved. Further, the establishment of the starting condition is suspended in the first retaining means until a predetermined number of fulfillment of the starting conditions determined not to hit the first retaining means. If priority is given to the holding of the second holding means, the holding of the second holding means will be delayed, and the player will stop the holding of the first holding means in order to quickly hold the holding of the second holding means. There is a possibility that the game will be stopped until it is done. Therefore, it is possible to avoid such an adverse effect by giving priority to the completion of the holding of the second holding unit over the completion of the holding of the first holding unit.
[0019]
Means 11. 7. The first or second gaming machine according to claim 4 or 6, wherein a first holding display means for displaying a holding state of the first holding means and a second holding means for displaying a holding state of the second holding means. A gaming machine comprising: 2 holding display means. With this configuration, the player can be notified of the holding state of the first holding unit and the holding state of the second holding unit.
[0020]
Means 12. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the first holding display means and the second holding display means are arranged close to each other. In this case, the player can easily distinguish the holding state of the first holding unit and the second holding unit.
[0021]
Means 13. 13. The first or second gaming machine according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the first hold display means and the second hold display means discard the establishment of the starting condition held by the first hold means. And a state in which the establishment of the start condition is suspended in the second suspending means. In this case, the situation in which the holding of the first holding unit is canceled and the second holding unit is held can be notified to the player without fail. Here, when the state in which the establishment of the starting condition held in the first holding unit is canceled and the state in which the establishment of the starting condition is held in the second holding unit are continuously displayed, whichever is displayed first. It may be something.
[0022]
Means 14. 7. The first or second gaming machine according to claim 4 or 6, wherein a state in which the establishment of the starting condition held in the second holding unit is fulfilled is changed to a starting condition held in the first holding unit. A game machine provided with digestion state suggestion means for suggesting to a player so as to be distinguishable from a state in which the establishment of is established. This makes it possible to more reliably notify the player of a state in which the establishment of the starting condition held in the second holding unit is digested by the right / wrong judgment by the second judging unit.
[0023]
Means 15. 15. The first or second gaming machine according to means 14, wherein the digestion state suggesting means is configured to fulfill a start condition held in the second holding means via the identification element display device. A gaming machine that is a means to suggest. With this configuration, the player can be notified of the state in which the establishment of the start condition held in the second holding unit is digested by the second right / wrong determining unit in response to the validity determination.
[0024]
Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a game ball is fired to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, and the game ball wins an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, the changing display of the identification element on the display means is started, and during the special game state, the winning opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to play the game ball. Can be awarded, and a value (including writing on a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) corresponding to the winning number is given. It should be noted that such a pachinko machine has a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes game balls. May be present.
[0025]
Means 17. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. The basic configuration of such a slot machine as a gaming machine of the present invention is as follows: "variable display of an identification element sequence including a plurality of identification elements for identifying the game state according to the game state is performed, and then the identification element is fixedly displayed. A display means, wherein the change of the identification element is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or by elapse of a predetermined time. A gaming machine having special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification element is stopped and the fixed identification element at the time of the stop is the specific identification element. be able to. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium. In such a slot machine, a special game state (big hit state) which is advantageous for a player who can obtain at least a large number of game media such as coins and medals, and a normal game which is disadvantageous for a player consuming game media A state may exist.
[0026]
Means 18. 16. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. The basic configuration of a gaming machine that combines a pachinko machine and a slot machine is as follows: `` After displaying an identification element sequence consisting of a plurality of identification elements for identifying the gaming state in accordance with the gaming state, the identification element is changed. Display means for confirming the display, wherein the change of the identification element is started by the operation of the starting operation hand (for example, the operation lever), and the change is caused by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or for a predetermined time. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the fixed identification element at the time of the stop is a specific identification element when the change of the identification element is stopped, A game ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of changing the identification element, and many game balls are paid out when a special game state occurs. Which can be given gaming machine "consisting configured. Such gaming machines include a special game state (big hit state) which is advantageous for a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state which is disadvantageous for a player who consumes the game balls. There may be different types of gaming states.
[0027]
As described in the means 16 to 18, as the gaming machine of the present invention, a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a gaming machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine, and the like can be mentioned. It can also be applied to gaming machines.
[0028]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko machine 20 according to one embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 20, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of the pachinko machine 20 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment includes a game board 30 covered with glass fitted in a front frame 22, an upper tray 24 and a lower tray 26 for storing game balls, and a game ball. It includes a firing knob 28 for firing to the panel 30 and a main control device 70 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the entire pachinko machine 20.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a normal symbol display device 32 disposed at the upper center of the game panel 30 and a normal symbol starter disposed on the left and right portions of the game panel 30 to detect the passage of a game ball. Ordinary symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b having mouth switches 36a and 36b, a special symbol display device 40 arranged below the ordinary symbol display device 32, and a game ball arranged below the special symbol display device 40 Opening 44 having a special symbol opening switch 45 for detecting the winning of a prize, a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 46 attached to the opening 44 and capable of being opened and closed, and a large openable and closable arranged below the starting opening 44. There are a winning opening 50, four normal winning openings 60a to 60d arranged in the lower left and right portions of the game board 30, and an out opening 69 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.
[0030]
The normal symbol display device 32 includes symbols “a” and “x” 32a and 32b that are displayed in a variable manner by switching the lighting of a lamp (not shown) provided behind the symbol 32a and symbols “a” and “x”. It includes four ordinary symbol change pending lamps 33a to 33d arranged above 32b. The symbols 32a and 32b of "O" and "X" are started to change when a game ball is detected to have entered the normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b. The variable display is ended in a state in which one of the symbols 32a and 32b of "x" is turned on. The normal symbol change holding lamps 33a to 33d cause the game balls to win the normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b during the variable display of the symbols 32a and 32b of "O" and "X" by the ordinary symbol display device 32. By turning on the lights one by one from the left side each time, and turning on the lights in the reverse order of the lighting each time the variation display of the symbols 32a and 32b of "O" and "X" by the ordinary symbol display device 32 is started, The number of winnings at the ordinary symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b during the fluctuation display is shown as the number of suspensions up to a maximum of four times.
[0031]
The tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 46 provided at the starting port 44 opens the tulip for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) as a hit when the fluctuation display by the ordinary symbol display device 32 stops at the symbol 32a of “O”. It is configured as something.
[0032]
The special symbol display device 40 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 90 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 40 normally displays three symbols L, M, and R of left, middle, and right each composed of a character and a number. These three symbols L, M, and R are variably displayed when it is detected that a win is made in the mouth 44. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time ends, the fluctuation display of the three symbols L, M, and R is stopped in the order of symbol L, symbol R, and symbol M, and the three symbols L, M, and R match. Sometimes a special game video is displayed as a jackpot. FIG. 5 shows an example of the special game moving image.
[0033]
On the game board 30, four first special symbol change holding lamps 41a to 41d and four second special symbol change holding lamps 42a to 42d are provided between the normal symbol display device 32 and the special symbol display device 40. They are arranged vertically. The first special symbol change holding lamps 41a to 41d are basically provided during the change display of the three symbols L, M, and R by the special symbol display device 40 and during the display of the special game video. Each time a game ball wins the starting port 44, it is turned on one by one from the left, and each time the special symbol display device 40 starts to display three symbols L, M, and R in a fluctuating manner, the order of lighting is reversed. When the lights are turned off, the number of balls won in the starting port 44 during the fluctuation display or during the display of the special game video is limited to the maximum number of 4 retained balls (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved ball number N1). ). Further, the second special symbol change holding lamps 42a to 42d are turned on one by one in order from the left when a predetermined holding condition is satisfied, and the change of three symbols L, M, R by the special symbol change display device 40. By turning off the light in the reverse order of lighting each time the display is started, the satisfaction of the predetermined holding condition is indicated as the number of reserved balls up to four (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved ball number N2). The predetermined holding conditions for turning on the second special symbol change holding lamps 42a to 42d will be described later.
[0034]
The special winning opening 50 is normally in a closed state that does not accept a game ball, and at the time of a big hit, an open state and a normal closed state in which the special winning opening driving device 52 shown in FIG. It is driven to be repeated based on a predetermined condition. The large winning opening 50 includes a 10-count switch 54 (see FIG. 3) for counting the winning of the game ball, and a V-count for detecting that the gaming ball has won a V zone 56 provided at the center of the large winning opening 50. A switch 58 (see FIG. 3) is attached.
[0035]
In addition to the above, the game board 30 has a rail 62 for guiding the fired game balls on an arc, lamp windmills 64a and 64b disposed on left and right shoulders for guiding to the center of the game board 30, and a normal symbol display device operation gate. Windmills 66a and 66b arranged near 34a and 34b, a total of eight indicators 68a to 68h mounted on both sides of the special symbol display device 40, and the like are also mounted. It should be noted that a plurality of nails that guide and play the game balls to enhance the playability are not shown.
[0036]
The main control device 70 is configured as a microcomputer having a CPU 72 as a main component. In addition to a power supply circuit 73 for supplying power to the CPU 72, a ROM 74 for storing a processing program, a RAM 76 for temporarily storing data, A clock circuit 78 for outputting a rectangular wave having a frequency and an input / output processing circuit 80 are connected by a bus 82. The main control device 70 includes a winning signal from the normal symbol starting port switches 36a and 36b, a starting signal from the special symbol starting port switch 45, a count signal from the 10 count switch 54, a V signal from the V count switch 58, An input signal or the like from another input / output device 88 such as a winning switch or a prize ball count switch is input via the input / output processing circuit 80. In addition, the main controller 70 sends a drive signal to the ordinary symbol display device 32, a drive signal to the special winning opening drive device 52, a lighting signal to the ordinary symbol change holding lamps 33a to 33d and the indicators 68a to 68h, Lighting signals to the special symbol holding lamps 41a to 41d and the second special symbol holding lamps 42a to 42d, a drive signal to the ordinary electric accessory 46, a control signal to the audio control device 84 to which the speaker 86 is connected, a special symbol A control signal to a display control device 90 that controls display of the display device 40, a drive signal to another input / output device 88 such as a prize ball control device that controls payout of a prize ball, and the like are transmitted via the input / output processing circuit 80. Has been output.
[0037]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 20 thus configured will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main routine executed by the main control device 70. This routine is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec).
[0038]
When the main routine is executed, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 starts the winning process (step S100) illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, the change start process (step S102) illustrated in FIG. 9, and the process illustrated in FIG. The change end process (step S104) and the counter update process (step S106) illustrated in FIG. 11 are executed, and thereafter, the lost symbol counter update process (step S108) illustrated in FIG. 12 is repeatedly executed. For ease of explanation, first, a counter update process and a lost symbol counter update process will be described, and then other processes will be described.
[0039]
In the counter updating process, as shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 executes a process of incrementing each of the internal random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C2, the big hit symbol counter C3, and the variation pattern counter C4. (Step S280). The internal random number counter C1 is a counter used when determining whether or not a big hit has occurred, and in this embodiment, 0 to 719 is sequentially incremented by one. The reach random number counter C2 is a counter used to determine whether or not to perform a reach game. In the embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 is incremented by one from 0 to 11 in order. The big hit symbol counter C3 determines a symbol (big hit symbol) at the time of stopping the change of the three symbols L, M, and R left, middle, and right, which are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40 at the time of a big hit. In the embodiment, 0 to 11 are sequentially incremented by one. The variation pattern counter C4 is a counter used to determine a pattern for variably displaying the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right of the special symbol display device 40, and ranges from 0 to 99 in the embodiment. Are sequentially incremented by one. When each counter is updated in this way, each counter is stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 (step S282), and the counter update processing ends.
[0040]
In the losing symbol counter updating process, as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first executes a process of incrementing the losing symbol left counter Cl (step S290). The lost symbol left counter Cl is a left symbol among the three symbols L, M, and R, which are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40 at the time of losing, when the variation is stopped (losing symbol). Is a counter used when determining the symbol L. In the embodiment, the value is incremented by one in order from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 from the number of symbols. Subsequently, it is determined whether the value of the lost symbol left counter Cl is 0 (step S291). When the value of the lost symbol left counter Cl is 0, the value of the lost symbol right counter Cr is incremented (step S292). The lost symbol right counter Cr is the right one of the three symbols L, M, and R, which are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40 at the time of losing, when the fluctuation is stopped (losing symbol). Is a counter used when determining the symbol R. In the embodiment, the value is incremented by one in order from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 from the number of symbols, similarly to the lost symbol left counter Cl. Similarly, it is determined whether the value of the lost symbol right counter Cr is 0 (step S293), and when the value of the lost symbol right counter Cr is 0, the counter Cm in the lost symbol is incremented (step S294). Here, the lost symbol inside counter Cm is a symbol (losing symbol) at the time of stopping the fluctuation of the three symbols L, M, R of the left, middle, and right which are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40 at the time of losing. Is a counter used when determining the middle symbol M among the symbols, and in the embodiment, in the same manner as the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr, 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 from the number of symbols in order. Increment by one.
[0041]
When each of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cr, Cm is incremented, when it is determined in step S252 that the lost symbol left counter Cl is not 0, or when it is determined in step S256 that the lost symbol right counter Cr is not 0. Determines whether the losing symbol left counter Cl matches the losing symbol right counter Cr (step S295). When the losing symbol left counter Cl and the losing symbol right counter Cr do not match, the losing symbol counters Cl, Cm, and Cr are stored in the losing symbol buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 (step S296), and this routine is executed. finish. On the other hand, when the losing symbol left counter Cl and the losing symbol right counter Cr match, it is determined whether or not the losing symbol counter Cm also matches (step S297). When the losing symbol left counter Cl and the losing symbol right counter Cr match but the losing symbol counter Cm is different, the losing symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr are stored in a losing reach symbol buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76. (Step S298), this routine ends. When all of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr match, the routine is not a lost symbol, and the routine is executed without storing the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr in the lost symbol buffer or the lost reach buffer. finish. FIG. 13 shows how various counter values updated by the counter updating process of FIG. 11 and the lost symbol counter updating process of FIG. 12 are stored in the counter buffer.
[0042]
As can be seen from the flowchart of the main routine illustrated in FIG. 6, the lost symbol counter updating process is repeatedly performed at intervals of a predetermined time during the idle time until the main routine is executed. Accordingly, while other counters such as the internal random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C2 count up each time the main routine is executed, the lost symbol left counter Cl is added to the loop each time the main routine is executed. It counts up every time the process is executed.
[0043]
In the start winning process, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first determines whether or not a game ball has won the start port 44 (step S200). This determination can be made based on whether or not the special symbol starting port switch 45 is turned on. When it is determined that the game ball has won the starting port 44, it is checked whether the first reserved ball number N1 is less than 4 (step S202). As described above, this is because the number of first reserved balls is up to four in the embodiment.
[0044]
When the first reserved ball number N1 is less than 4, the first reserved ball number N1 is incremented by 1 (step S204), and one of the first special symbol change pending lamps 41a to 41d is turned on in order from the left (step S204). S206). Subsequently, a normal probability hourly value reference table of the normal probability hourly value reference table and the high probability hourly value reference table illustrated in FIG. 16 for determining whether or not a big hit is set (step S208). In step S282 of the counter update process of No. 11, the internal random number counter value stored in the counter buffer (see FIG. 13) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 is read, and the internal read using the set normal probability time reference table. It is determined whether or not the random number counter value is a big hit (step S210). At the time of the normal probability, the determination of the big hit is performed by determining whether the value of the internal random number counter C1 is either “7” or “367” as illustrated in FIG. In the embodiment, since the internal random number counter C1 counts up sequentially from 0 to 719, the probability of the big hit at the time of the normal probability is 1/360. If it is determined to be a big hit, the big hit flag FB is set to a value of 1 (step S212), and if it is not determined to be a big hit, the big hit flag FB is set to a value of 0 (step S214).
[0045]
Then, the internal random number counter value, the reach random number counter value, the big hit symbol counter value, the big hit symbol counter value, and the internal random number counter value stored in the counter buffer in step S282 of the counter update process of FIG. 11 and steps S296 and S298 of the loss symbol update process of FIG. The value of the reserved area identification flag FA indicating whether the counter value is to be stored in the first reserved area or the second reserved area provided in the reserved ball storage area also set in the predetermined area of the RAM 76 is set to the first value. The value corresponding to the reserved area is set to 0 (step S216), and these counter values are stored together with the reserved area identification flag FA value and the big hit flag FB value in the first of the empty storage areas of the first reserved area (step S218). ). FIG. 14 shows an example of the structure of the reserved ball storage area. As shown in the figure, the reserved ball storage area is one execution capable of storing the internal random number counter value, the reach random number counter value, the big hit symbol counter value, the lost symbol counter value, the big hit flag value, and the reserved area identification flag value one by one. And four storage areas (storage areas A to D) each of which can store an internal random number counter value, a reach random number counter value, a jackpot symbol counter value, a lost symbol counter value, a jackpot flag value, and a reserved area identification flag value. ), Each of which has a first holding area and a second holding area.
[0046]
After the processing of storing each of the counter values in the reserved ball storage area in the first reserved area is finished, it is determined whether or not a big hit is in progress (step S219). The big hit flag value of each of the storage areas A to D (see FIG. 14) is read (step S220), and it is determined whether there are three or more big hit flag values set to the value 0, that is, the big hit flag value is stored in the first holding area. It is determined whether or not the number (loss number NE) of internal random number counter values determined to be not a big hit in step S210 is 3 or more (step S222). When it is determined that the loss number NE is 3 or more, it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number N2 is less than 4 (step S224). This is because, as described above, the maximum number of second reserved balls N2 is also up to four. When it is determined that the second number of reserved balls N2 is less than 4, a second reserved area storing process illustrated in FIG. 19 is executed (step S226). In the second reserved area storing process, as shown in FIG. 19, first, the second reserved ball number N2 is incremented by 1 (step S400), and the reserved area identification flag FA is set to 1 (step S402). . Subsequently, among the storage areas A to D of the first reservation area, various counter values of the storage area whose jackpot flag value is stored at the end of the value 0 (the internal random number counter value is lost) are stored in the first storage area of the second reservation area. The data is stored (moved) in the free storage area and the reserved area identification flag FA is rewritten to a value of 1 (step S404), and the big hit flag value is stored in the storage area of the first reserved area in which the big hit flag value is 0. The various counter values are cleared (step S406). For example, the jackpot flag values of the first, second, and fourth storage areas A, B, and D among the storage areas A to D of the first reservation area are set to 0, and the jackpot flag values of the third storage area are set to 0. Considering the case where the value is set to 1, various counter values of the fourth storage area D in which the big hit flag value is stored at the end of the value 0 are stored (copied) in the first free storage area of the second holding area. Then, the various counter values stored in the first, second, and fourth storage areas A, B, and D of the first reservation area are cleared.
At this time, the various counter values stored in the storage area C of the first reserved area are shifted to the top of the first reserved area on the side of the storage area A without being cleared because the big hit flag value is 1 and it is a big hit. Is done. As described above, when the internal random number counter value of the loss (big hit flag value of 0) is stored in three of the four storage areas A to D of the first holding area, the internal random number counter value of the loss is set to 1 These are stored in the empty storage area of the second holding area, a re-lottery described later is executed, and all remaining internal random number counter values of the loss are cleared. Thereafter, the first reserved ball number N1 is decremented by the loss number NE determined in step S222 of the start winning processing of FIG. 7 (step S408), and the first special symbol change pending lamps 41a to 41d are reduced by the lost number NE. A process of turning off the light from the right side and turning on only one of the second special symbol change pending lamps 42a to 42d from the left side is performed (step S410), and the process ends. In the embodiment, the turning off of the first special symbol change holding lamps 41a to 41d and the turning on of the second special symbol change holding lamps 42a to 42d are performed almost simultaneously. Of course, immediately after the first special symbol change pending lamps 41a to 41d are turned off, the second special symbol change pending lamps 42a to 42d are turned on, or the second special symbol change pending lamps 42a to 42d are turned on. The first special symbol change pending lamps 41a to 41d may be turned off immediately after the operation. In addition, effects such as sound and light may be performed.
[0047]
After the second reserved area storing process of FIG. 19 is completed or when it is determined in S200 that the game ball has not won the starting port 44, it is determined in step S202 that the first reserved ball number N is not less than 4. At this time, when it is determined in step S222 that the loss number NE is not equal to or more than 3, and when it is determined in step S224 that the second reserved ball number N2 is not less than 4, as shown in FIG. Alternatively, it is determined whether the second reserved ball number N2 is greater than 0 (step S228), and the special symbol display device 40 is displaying the three symbols L, M, R on the left, middle, and right in a variable display. It is determined whether or not there is, or whether or not a big hit is occurring (step S230). When the number N of reserved balls is not the value 0 and the special symbol display device 40 is not displaying the fluctuation or the big hit, the value 1 is set to the fluctuation permission flag F1 (step S232), and the present routine is terminated, and the first routine is ended. When both the number N1 of reserved balls and the number N2 of second reserved balls are 0, the special symbol display device 40 is displaying a change, or a big hit is being performed, the change permission flag F1 is not set, and the flag is not set. End the routine.
[0048]
In the variation start process, as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first executes a process of determining whether or not the variation permission flag F1 has a value of 1 (step S240). When the change permission flag F1 is not the value 1, the first reserved ball number N1 and the second reserved ball number N2 are both 0, or the special symbol display device 40 displays three symbols L, M on the left, middle, and right. , R are in a state of being displayed in a variable manner or a big hit, and this routine is terminated. When the variation permission flag F1 is equal to 1, it is determined whether or not the second number of retained balls N2 is greater than 0, that is, whether or not various counter values are stored in the second reserved area (step S242).
[0049]
If it is determined that the second reserved ball number N2 is not larger than the value 0 (that is, the value 0), the first special symbol change reserved lamps 41a to 41d are moved to the right because the first reserved ball number N1 is larger than the value 1. , The number of first reserved balls N1 is decremented by 1 (step S246), and the data stored in the first reserved area of the reserved ball storage area is shifted to the execution area. A process for storing data is performed (step S248). In this data shift process, the data stored in the storage area A is taken out of the data stored in the four storage areas A to D of the first holding area illustrated in FIG. This is a process of shifting the data stored in the storage areas B to D by one block toward the storage area A. That is, the process of moving the data of the reserved area A to the execution area, the data of the reserved area B to the reserved area A, the data of the reserved area C to the reserved area B, and the data of the reserved area D to the reserved area C.
[0050]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the second reserved ball number N2 is larger than the value 0, the second special symbol change pending lamps 42a to 42d are turned off one by one from the right side (step S250), and the second reserved ball number N2 Is decremented by 1 (step S252), and the data stored in the second reserved area of the reserved ball storage area is shifted to store the data in the execution area (step S254). This data shift processing is performed, similarly to the shift processing of the first reservation area, by storing the data stored in the storage area A among the four storage areas A to D of the second reservation area illustrated in FIG. This is a process of extracting data stored in the execution area and shifting the data stored in the storage areas B to D to the storage area A by one block.
In step S242, if it is determined that the second reserved ball count N2 is greater than 0, the processes of steps S250 to S254 are performed, so that the first reserved ball count N1 and the second reserved ball count N2 are both set. When the value is larger than 0, the process for the second reserved ball number N2 is prioritized.
[0051]
When the data is stored in the execution area from either the first holding area or the second holding area in this manner, the three symbols L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40. A process of determining a display command consisting of a stop symbol command for setting a symbol when the variable display is stopped and a variable pattern command of three symbols L, M, and R by the special symbol display device 40 is performed. (Step S256), the determined display command is transmitted to the display control device 90 via the input / output processing circuit 80 (Step S258), and the value 0 is set to the variation permission flag F1 (Step S260). finish. Upon receiving the display command, the display control device 90 displays the three symbols L, M, and R of the special symbol display device 40 in a variable manner in accordance with the variation pattern command among the display commands, and also confirms it later. When a command is received, the variable display of the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right of the special symbol display device 40 is stopped according to the stop symbol command. In the process of step S258, when the value of the reserved area identification flag FA of the execution area is equal to 1 (when the second reserved ball number N2 is exhausted), the symbol L, M, and R are displayed together with the "chance variation". The display command may include a command for displaying a telop on the special symbol display device 40, such as "." As a result, it is possible to more reliably notify the player of the digestion of the second reserved ball number N2 and to improve the interest. The determination of the display command is performed by a display command determination process illustrated in FIG.
[0052]
In the display command determination process, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first sets the hit value reference table based on the value of the reserved area identification flag FA stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. (Step S300). In the embodiment, the setting of the hit value reference table is executed when the value of the reserved area identification flag FA is 0, that is, the data stored in the first reserved area by the process of step S248 of the change start process of FIG. When stored in the area, the big hit probability sets a normal normal probability hourly value reference table, and when the value of the reserved area identification flag FA is a value of 1, that is, by the process of step S254 of the change start process of FIG. When the data stored in the second holding area is stored in the execution area, a high probability hourly value reference table with a high probability of a large hit is set.
[0053]
Next, it is determined whether the value of the internal random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is a big hit using the set hit value reference table (step S302). At the time of the normal probability, the determination of the big hit is made by determining whether the value of the internal random number counter C1 is either “7” or “367” as illustrated in FIG. When the probability is high, the value of the internal random number counter C1 is any one of “7”, “67”, “127”, “187”, “247”, “307”, “367”, “427”, “487”, “547”, “607”, and “667”. This is performed by determining whether or not. In the embodiment, since the internal random number counter C1 sequentially counts up from 0 to 719, the probability of the big hit at the time of the normal probability is 1/360, and the probability of the big hit at the time of the high probability is 1/60. The determination of whether the internal random number counter value stored in the first reserved area is a big hit or not has already been performed in steps S210 to S214 of the start winning process in FIG. When the value is 0, the value of the big hit flag FB may be read to determine whether the value of this flag is 1 or not. As described above, when the lost internal random number counter value is stored in three of the four storage areas A to D of the first reserved area, one of the lost internal random number counter values is stored in the second reserved area. The stored internal random number counter value of the loss (including other various counter values) is all cleared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the total number of reserved balls, and to determine whether or not to win again under different determination conditions by using the internal random number counter value of the loss stored in the second reserved area as an advantage instead of reducing the number of reserved balls. , It is possible to effectively encourage the player to continue the game. Moreover, since only the storage area of the first holding area having the lost internal random number counter value is cleared, the player does not feel a loss.
[0054]
If it is determined in step S302 that the hit is a big hit, the value of the big hit symbol counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is set to the stop symbol command (step S308), and the big hit variation pattern command illustrated in FIG. A determination process is performed (step S310), and this routine ends. In the big hit variation pattern command determination process, the value of the variation pattern counter C4 stored in the counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 76 is checked (step S340). If the variation pattern counter C4 is less than 20, the pattern B is determined. The variation pattern command is set (step S342). When the variation pattern counter C4 is 20 or more and less than 60, the pattern C is set as the variation pattern command (step S344). When the variation pattern counter C4 is 60 or more, the pattern D is changed. A command is set (step S346). Each pattern will be described later.
[0055]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S302 that it is not a big hit, the value of the reserved area identification flag FA is checked to determine whether or not the value is 1 (step S304). If not, the value is stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. It is determined whether or not the value of the reached reach random number counter C2 is a hit (Step S306). This reach hit determination is performed by determining whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C2 is a value per reach, for example, “7”. In the embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 counts up sequentially from 0 to 11, so that the probability per reach is 1/12. If it is determined that the value of the reserved area identification flag FA is equal to 1 or if it is determined that a reach is reached when the value of the reserved area identification flag FA is not 1, the loss stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is lost. The values of the symbol counters Cl, Cm, and Cr are set as stop symbol commands (step S312), and a loss-reach-time variation pattern command determination process illustrated in FIG. 18 is performed (step S314), followed by terminating the present routine. When the value of the reserved area identification flag FA is 1, the stop symbol command is set to the lost symbol without performing the reach hit determination when the various counter values from the second reserved area are stored in the execution area. This is for the purpose of improving interest by always setting a reach regardless of the reach random number counter value. In the loss-reach-time variation pattern command determination process, the value of the variation pattern counter C4 stored in a buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 is checked (step S350), similarly to the jackpot variation pattern determination process. When the value of the pattern counter C4 is less than 50, the pattern B is set as a variable pattern command (step S352). When the value of the variable pattern counter C4 is 50 or more and less than 90, the pattern C is set as a variable pattern command (step S354). When C4 is 90 or more, the pattern D is set as a variation pattern command (step S356). If it is determined in step S306 that it is not a hit, the values of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, and Cr stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area are set as stop symbol commands (step S316), and the pattern A (No reach) is set in the variation pattern command (step S318), and this routine ends.
[0056]
In the embodiment, each variation pattern is set as follows. The pattern A starts the variation display of the three symbols L, M, and R of the left, middle, and right by the special symbol display device 40, stops the left symbol L after 7 seconds, and displays the right symbol R after 8 seconds. The pattern is set as a pattern for stopping and stopping the middle symbol M after 9 seconds. The pattern B starts the variable display of the three symbols L, M, R of the left, middle and right by the special symbol display device 40, stops the left symbol L after 7 seconds, and changes the right symbol R after 8 seconds. This is set as a so-called normal reach pattern in which when the left symbol L and the right symbol R match when stopped, the middle symbol M is fluctuated and displayed at a low speed for 7 seconds and stopped. The pattern C is set as a so-called super-reach pattern in which the fluctuation display of the middle symbol M is stopped at the stop timing of the middle symbol M of the pattern B for another 5 seconds at a high speed without stopping. The pattern D is a so-called special reach in which the fluctuation display of the middle symbol M is stopped at the timing of stopping the middle symbol M at a low speed without stopping the fluctuation display of the middle symbol M for another 10 seconds, and then stops at the hit symbol or the symbols before and after the hit symbol. Is set as a pattern. In the super reach and the special reach, not only the three symbols L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are displayed in a variable manner, but also a predetermined reach game is performed.
[0057]
In the embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the pattern D is more easily set in the jackpot variation pattern command determination process than in the loss-reach variation pattern command determination process. In the time variation pattern command determination processing, the pattern B is more easily set than in the big hit variation pattern command determination processing. That is, the special reach is easily set in the big hit variation pattern command determination process, and the normal reach is easily set in the loss-reach variation pattern command determination process. By setting in this way, it is possible to enhance the playability and enhance the interest.
[0058]
In the fluctuation end process, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first determines whether or not a big hit is occurring (step S270). Here, the big hit includes a special game displayed on the special symbol display device 40 at the time of the big hit and a predetermined time after the end of the special game. The predetermined time after the end of the special game is set as, for example, a time required for adjusting each state of the pachinko machine 20 or the like. If it is determined that it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern has ended (step S272). This process is performed by determining whether or not the variation time has elapsed since the variation time is set for each variation pattern as described in the variation start process. If the fluctuation time has ended, a stop symbol set for stopping and confirming the fluctuation display is transmitted to the display control device 90 as a determination command (step S274). Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred (step S276). If the big hit has occurred, a big hit execution command is transmitted to the display control device 90, the special winning opening driving device 52, and the like (step S278), and this routine ends. Here, since the big hit determination in step S276 is performed in the display command determination process (FIG. 15) in step S256 in the variation start process, the determination result may be used, or the execution area in the reserved ball storage area may be used. May be determined using the value of the internal random number counter C1 stored in. If it is determined in step S270 that a big hit is in progress, if it is determined in step S272 that the fluctuation time has not ended, or if it is determined in step S276 that the big hit is not a big hit, the routine ends after the determination. I do.
[0059]
According to the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment described above, the internal random number counter value (hit flag value of 0) of three or more of the four storage areas A to D of the first holding area is stored. Then, one of the lost internal random number counter values is stored in the second holding area, and all remaining lost internal random number counter values are cleared. As a result, the total number of reserved balls can be reduced, and as a substitute for reducing the number of reserved balls, the internal random number counter value stored in the second reserved area is used to determine again whether or not the game has been won. It is possible to effectively promote the continuing game by the player. As a result, the operation rate can be further improved. Moreover, since only the storage area of the first holding area having the lost internal random number counter value is cleared, the player does not feel a loss. Also, since the storage area having the internal random number counter value corresponding to the first holding area is not cleared, the first special symbol change holding lamps 42a to 42d are turned on when the counter value is stored in the second holding area. If any of the special symbol change pending lamps 41a to 41d is kept lit, the player can be recognized as a hit. As a result, the interest can be improved.
[0060]
Further, according to the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, the internal random number counter value stored in the second reservation area is partially replaced by the internal random number counter value stored in the first reservation area. Since the hit value in the hit value reference table to be referred to is different from the hit value in the first holding area, even if the lost internal random number counter value stored in the first holding area is stored in the second holding area, it is more appropriate with simpler processing. Can be determined again.
[0061]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, when three or more of the four storage areas A to D of the first holding area store an internal random number counter value of a loss (a big hit flag value of 0), the inside of the loss is stored. Although the internal random number counter value of the storage area lastly stored among the storage areas having the random number counter value is stored in the second holding area, the storage area of the first holding area having the lost internal random number counter value may be used. The counter value of any storage area may be stored in the second holding area.
[0062]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, when the internal random number counter value (hit flag value of 0) of three or more of the four storage areas A to D of the first holding area is stored, the inside of the loss is stored. It is assumed that one of the random number counter values is stored in the second holding area and all the remaining numbers are cleared. However, it is only necessary to reduce the number of holding balls as a whole. Any number may be used, and the number stored in the second holding area may be any number as long as it is smaller than the number of losses.
[0063]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, even if the internal random number counter value (hit flag value of 0) of three or more of the four storage areas A to D of the first holding area is stored, a big hit occurs. In some cases, the process of storing the counter value from the first reserved area to the second reserved area is not performed (steps S220 to S226). However, the storing process may be performed even during a big hit.
[0064]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, the jackpot probability based on the internal random number counter value stored in the second holding area is higher than the jackpot probability based on the internal random number counter value stored in the first holding area. However, the same probability or a lower probability may be used. In this case, the hit value in the hit value reference table to be referred to by the internal random number counter value stored in the second holding area may be adjusted.
[0065]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, in the start winning processing of FIG. 7, the internal random number counter value (hit flag value of 0) of three or more of the four storage areas A to D of the first holding area is lost. When stored, one of the internal random number counter values of the loss is stored in the free area of the second holding area. However, three or more internal random counter values of the loss (hit flag value of 0) are stored. When the game ball further wins in the starting port 44 in the state in which the game has been performed, the counter value such as the internal random number counter value at the time of the winning is stored in the empty area of the second holding area and the inside of the loss of the first holding area is lost. The counter value may be cleared. The start winning process at this time is realized by the flowchart of FIG.
[0066]
In the start winning process of FIG. 20, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first determines whether or not a game ball has won the start port 44 (step S420). If it is determined that the game ball has won the starting port 44, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made (step S421). If it is determined that it is not a big hit, the game ball is stored in each of the storage areas A to D of the first holding area. The value of the big hit flag FB thus read is read (step S422), and it is determined whether or not the loss number NE is 3 or more (step S424).
[0067]
When it is determined that the loss number NE is not 3 or more, or when it is determined that the big hit is being performed in step S421, it is determined whether the first reserved ball number N1 is less than 4 (step S426), and the first reserved ball number is determined. If it is determined that N1 is less than 4, the same processing as steps S204 to S218 of the start winning processing of FIG. 7 is performed (steps S428 to S442). On the other hand, when the loss number NE is determined to be 3 or more, it is determined whether the second reserved ball number N2 is less than 4 (step S444), and it is determined that the second reserved ball number N2 is less than 4. Then, the second holding area storing process of FIG. 19 is performed (step S446). If it is determined that the second reserved ball number N2 is not less than 4, the process proceeds to a process of determining whether the first reserved ball number N1 is less than 4 (step S426).
[0068]
After the second reserved area storing process is completed in step S446, or when it is determined in step S420 that the game ball has not won the starting port 44, it is determined in step S426 that the first reserved ball number N1 is not less than 4. If so, the start winning process (steps S228 to S232) in FIG. 8 is executed and the process ends.
[0069]
In this modification, when three or more internal random number counter values of a loss (big hit flag value of 0) are stored and the game ball further wins at the starting port 44, the internal random number counter value at the time of the winning is obtained. Is stored in the empty area of the second reserved area. However, if there is a free area in the first reserved area, the counter value is not directly stored in the second reserved area but is temporarily stored in the first reserved area. The counter value at the time of winning may be stored in the second holding area. Alternatively, it is assumed that the counter value at the time of winning is stored in the first holding area, and the counter of the storage area having the internal random number counter value of the loss (big hit flag value of 0) already stored in the first holding area. The value may be stored in the second holding area.
[0070]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, one of the conditions is that three or more internal random number counter values of the loss (big hit flag value of value 0) smaller than the maximum number 4 of the first reserved ball number N1 are stored. The storing process in the second reserved area is performed, but the storing process in the second reserved area is performed on condition that the internal random number counter value of the loss is stored in the maximum number of the first reserved balls N1. May be performed.
[0071]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, the two reserved areas of the first reserved area and the second reserved area are provided as the gaming ball storage areas, but the number of reserved areas may be three or more.
[0072]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, the maximum number that can be held in the first holding area is four, but any number may be used. Similarly, the maximum number that can be held in the second holding area is not limited to four and may be any number.
[0073]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, various counter values stored in one storage area of the first reservation area are all stored in the free area of the second reservation area, but at least only the internal random number counter value is stored. If so, other counter values may not be stored. At this time, at the time of the determination of correctness, a counter value necessary for various determinations may be newly read from the counter buffer illustrated in FIG. 13 and used.
[0074]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, the first special symbol change pending lamps 41a to 41d are arranged such that the second special symbol change pending lamps 42a to 42d are arranged vertically, but the first special symbol change pending lamps 41a to 41d are arranged. Any arrangement may be adopted as long as the player can identify the 41d and the second special symbol change pending lamps 42a to 42d.
[0075]
In the gaming machine 20 of the embodiment, when the internal random number counter value (hit flag value of 0) of three or more of the four storage areas A to D of the first holding area is stored, the inside of the loss is stored. The determination as to whether or not a big hit has been made is again made using the random number counter value. However, another lottery, for example, a lottery to determine whether or not to open the big winning opening 50 for a predetermined time, or after the big hit has been completed. For example, the variable display time of the symbol of the ordinary symbol display device 32 is set to a shorter time than usual (for example, 5 seconds for 30 seconds in the normal time) over a predetermined period, or the symbol of the ordinary symbol display device 32 is displayed. A so-called time-saving function that sets the time to open the tulip of the ordinary electric accessory 46 to a longer time than usual (for example, 2 seconds compared to 0.3 seconds in normal time) when a hit occurs when the fluctuation display stops. Equipped with pachinko machine Kiniwa may be to perform a lottery as to whether to perform this time reduction feature.
[0076]
The gaming machine 20 according to the embodiment has been described as applied to a model belonging to the so-called "first type", but may be applied to a model belonging to the so-called "third type". Further, the present invention is also applicable to gaming machines other than pachinko machines, for example, slot machines and fusion machines (models that perform slot games using pachinko balls).
[0077]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described using the examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and may be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Obviously you can get it.
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FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko machine 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display diagram displayed on the special symbol display device 40.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a special game moving image displayed on the special symbol display device 40.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a main routine executed by the main control device 70.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the first half showing an example of a start winning process executed by the main control device 70;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the latter half showing an example of a start winning process executed by the main control device 70;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a change start process executed by the main control device 70;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a change end process executed by a main control device 70;
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a counter update process executed by the main control device 70;
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a lost symbol counter update process executed by the main control device 70;
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing how various counter values are stored in a counter buffer.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a reserved ball storage area.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display command determination processing routine executed by the main control device 70;
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal probability hourly value reference table and a high probability hourly value reference table.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a jackpot variation pattern command determination process executed by the main control device 70.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a loss-reach-time variation pattern command determination process executed by the main control device 70;
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second reserved area storage process executed by the main control device 70.
20 is a flowchart showing the first half of another example of the start winning process executed by the main control device 70. FIG.
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20 Pachinko machine, 22 Front frame, 24 Upper tray, 26 Lower tray, 28 Launch knob, 30 Game board, 32 Normal symbol display device, 32a, 32b "O" and "X" symbol, 33a-33d Normal symbol fluctuation hold Lamp, 34a, 34b Normal symbol display device operation gate, 36a, 36b Normal symbol start switch, 40 Special symbol display device, 41a-41d First special symbol change holding lamp, 42a-42d Second special symbol change holding lamp, 44 Start Mouth, 45 Special symbol start switch, 46 Ordinary electric accessory, 50 Grand prize port, 52 Grand prize port drive device, 5410 count switch, 56 V zone, 58 V count switch, 60a-60d Normal prize port, 62 rail, 64a , 64b lamp windmill, 66a, 66b windmill, 68 68a-68h indicator, 69 out Port, 70 main controller, 72 CPU, 73 power supply circuit, 74 ROM, 76 RAM, 78 clock circuit, 80 input / output processing circuit, 82 bus, 84 audio controller, 86 speaker, 88 other input / output device, 90 Display control device.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising variable display means for variably displaying an identification element on an identification element display device according to establishment of a predetermined starting condition,
First holding means for holding the establishment of the start condition when the predetermined start condition is satisfied during the change display of the identification element;
First hit / fail judgment means for judging whether or not the start condition held by the first holding means is satisfied;
When a predetermined number of the start conditions determined to be non-hit by the first hit determination unit among the start conditions held in the first holding unit are present, a predetermined lottery is executed and the first lottery is executed. A gaming machine comprising: lottery performing means for discarding at least one of the held start conditions determined to be non-hit by the hit / fail determination means.

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