JP2005296298A - Game machine and simulation program of the game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that improves the interesting property of a game in a jackpot game condition. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a first selection means to select a variable winning device as a variable winning device that is put into an opened condition in a jackpot game condition from a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device in a first game mode and a second selection means to select a variable winning device that can be put into an opened condition in a jackpot game condition from the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device in a second game mode. The probability of selecting the first variable winning device by the first selection means and the second selection means is different from the probability of selection the second variable winning device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to shift a gaming state to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to a player, and a simulation program for the gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that increases a player's gaming motivation by shifting the gaming state to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that a game ball enters the starting port. Specifically, this gaming machine determines whether or not a random value extracted when a game ball enters the start opening matches a predetermined jackpot determination value (performs a jackpot determination), and extracts When the random number that has been set matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. The probability that the extracted random number value matches the predetermined jackpot determination value (hit probability) is predetermined for each model.

  In addition, in the big hit gaming state, the round winning prize opening which is in a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the game ball enters the closed state again from the open state in which the game ball is easy to enter, and this round is regarded as one round. Is performed with a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) as an upper limit.

  In this jackpot gaming state, factors (principal ball factors) that affect the number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out to the player are predetermined for each model. Also, the prize ball factor is the maximum number of rounds in one big hit game state (hereinafter, the maximum number of rounds (for example, 15 times)), and is paid out when one game ball enters the big prize opening. Number of winning balls (hereinafter referred to as the number of winning prize mouth balls (for example, 10)) The maximum duration of the open state within one round (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening time of the winning prize opening (for example, 30 seconds)) ) Etc.

On the other hand, in order to improve the interest of the player in the big hit gaming state, a gaming machine that displays an image related to a predetermined quiz on a display device is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-317689 A

  However, the award ball factors (maximum number of rounds, number of winning ball awards, maximum opening time of the big winning port) described above are predetermined for each type of gaming machine (that is, depending on the gaming situation). Therefore, the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player does not change greatly. Therefore, the above-described gaming machine has a problem that it suppresses the expectation of the player who wants to win many prize balls, and the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state decreases.

  In addition, even a gaming machine that displays an image related to a predetermined quiz is merely displaying an image related to a quiz and is not related to game play, so that it is possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the game in the jackpot game. There wasn't.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state, and a simulation program for the gaming machine. To do.

  The first feature of the present invention is that a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, an open state where the game ball is easy to enter, and a game ball entering the ball As a variable winning device that can be changed to a difficult closed state, a first variable ball entering device and a second variable winning device provided in a game area in which a game ball can roll, and when the game state is shifted to the big hit game state When the determination is made, the variable winning device control means for opening the variable winning device that is in the closed state, and when a game ball enters the variable winning device in the big hit gaming state, a predetermined game value is given to the player In the first game mode in which the gaming machine provided with the granting means for granting is shifted from the second game mode in response to the establishment of the first condition, the first variable pitching device and the second Any one of the variable prize-winning devices The first selection means for selecting the variable winning device as the variable winning device that is opened in the big hit gaming state, and the second that is shifted from the first gaming mode when the second condition is satisfied. In the game mode, the second selection for selecting one of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device as the variable winning device that is opened in the big hit gaming state. The probability that the first variable winning device is selected by the first selecting device and the second selecting device is different from the probability that the second variable winning device is selected.

  According to such a feature, the first selection means and the second selection means select the variable winning devices that are opened in the big hit gaming state in the first gaming mode and the second gaming mode, respectively. The gaming machine can change the variable winning device that is opened in the big hit gaming state according to the gaming mode. In addition, the gaming machine can provide the player with a new gameability that allows the player to aim at any one of the plurality of variable winning devices. That is, the gaming machine can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, since the probability that the first variable winning device is selected by the first selecting means and the second selecting device is different from the probability that the second variable winning device is selected, the gaming machine can make a big hit game In the state, the player can be interested in which of the variable winning devices (the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device) is in the open state.

  The second feature of the present invention is that in the first feature of the present invention, the variable winning device control means sets the variable winning device that is in the closed state from the open state to the variable winning device again in the closed state. The gist is that the variable winning device is controlled as one round, and the first selecting means and the second selecting means select the variable winning device that is opened in the big hit gaming state for each round.

  According to this feature, the first selection means and the second selection means select the variable winning device that is opened in the big hit gaming state for each round, so that the gaming machine can determine which variable winning device ( The player's interest in whether the first variable prize-winning device and the second variable prize-winning device are in the open state can be further aroused.

  The third feature of the present invention is that in the first feature or the second feature of the present invention, in the first game mode and the second game mode, the amount of a predetermined game value given by the grant means is affected. The gist of the present invention is that the gaming machine includes factor determining means for determining the game value factor that gives

  According to this feature, the factor determining means determines the game value factor that affects the predetermined amount of game value given in the big hit game state in each of the first game mode and the second game mode. The gaming machine can change the amount of the predetermined game value given in the big hit gaming state according to the game situation (game mode).

  The fourth feature of the present invention is that the jackpot judging means for judging whether or not to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, the open state where the game ball is easy to enter, and the game ball entering the game. As a variable winning device that can be changed to a difficult closed state, a first variable ball entering device and a second variable winning device provided in a game area in which a game ball can roll, and when the game state is shifted to the big hit game state When the determination is made, the variable winning device control means for opening the variable winning device that is in the closed state, and when a game ball enters the variable winning device in the big hit gaming state, a predetermined game value is given to the player A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine having a granting means for granting a first game mode that is shifted from the second game mode in response to the first condition being satisfied. A first selecting means for selecting one of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device as a variable winning device that is opened in the big hit gaming state; In the second game mode that is shifted from the first game mode when the condition of 2 is established, either one of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device is a variable winning device. Is selected as a variable winning device that is opened in the big hit gaming state, and the probability that the first selecting device and the second selecting device select the first variable winning device is The gist is to cause a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine different from the probability of selecting the second variable winning device.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can improve the interest of the game in jackpot game state, and the simulation program of this game machine can be provided.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention, in each game mode (big winning game mode), among the plurality of variable winning devices (big winning opening), one of the variable winning devices is opened in the big winning game state, the variable winning Each device is selected.

(Composition of gaming machine)
Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external view of a gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an outer frame (not shown) provided for installing the gaming machine 1 in a game hall, and a gaming area in which a gaming ball can roll. A game board 2 provided with a launch handle 24 configured to launch a game ball toward a game area on the game board 2 by being rotated, and a game state that a predetermined game state has been achieved. Speakers 25L and 25R that output sound effects and voices to notify a person, and decorative lamps 26a and 26b that notify that a predetermined gaming state has been achieved by turning on and off in a predetermined pattern.

  Here, the predetermined gaming state includes a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the like. As will be described later, it is assumed that the big hit game state and the normal game state include a plurality of game modes (a big hit game mode and a normal game mode).

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a card unit (not shown) configured so that when a prepaid card or the like is inserted, game balls are lent out according to the balance of the prepaid card. To do.

  The game area on the game board 2 includes a liquid crystal display device 4, a starting port 6, a normal symbol operating gate 7, a first big winning port 8 a, a second big winning port 8 b, and an out port 9 And a general winning opening 16.

  In the liquid crystal display device 4, the special symbol variation display is executed on condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the start port 6. The special symbol variation display is executed based on a jackpot determination random number or the like extracted on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area.

  The start port 6 is a random value (a big hit determination disturbance) for determining whether or not to shift the game state to the big hit game state on condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the start port 6. (Numerical value) and the like are extracted. The start port 6 is configured such that when a game ball enters the start port 6, a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The normal symbol operation gate 7 is a random number for determining whether or not to control the start port 6 so that the game ball easily enters the ball on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 7. Numeric values (ordinary symbol random numbers) are extracted.

  The first big winning opening 8a and the second big winning opening 8b are variable winning devices that can be changed between an open state in which game balls are easy to enter and a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter. Specifically, when the gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state, the first big winning port 8a and the second big winning port 8b are in a state where one of the big winning ports is in an open state and a closed state according to a predetermined condition. In addition, when a game ball enters, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the first big prize opening 8a and the second big prize opening 8b are controlled as one round from the open state in the big hit gaming state to the closed state again. Note that, in a single big hit gaming state, the first big winning opening 8a and the second big winning opening 8b repeat an open state and a closed state with a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times) as an upper limit.

  In the following, the first big prize opening 8a and the second big prize opening 8b are collectively referred to as the big prize opening 8. In addition, the first big prize opening 8a is larger than the second big prize opening 8b, and when opened, the game balls are easier to enter than the second big prize opening 8b. And

  The out port 9 receives a game ball that has not entered any of the start port 6, the big winning port 8, the general winning port 16, and the like.

  The general winning opening 16 is configured such that when a game ball enters the general winning opening 16, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out as winning balls.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 30, a sub control circuit 40, and a payout / launch control circuit 80.

  The main control circuit 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, and a serial communication IC 34.

  Further, the main control circuit 30 is provided with a V / count switch 28S for detecting a game ball that has passed a specific area (V area) provided in the special winning opening 8, and in the special winning opening 8. A count switch 29S for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general area, a general prize ball switch 16S for detecting that a game ball has entered the general prize opening 16, and a normal ball operating gate 7 have passed the game ball. A passing ball switch 7S for detecting this, a starting winning ball switch 6S for detecting that a game ball has passed through a starting area provided in the starting port 6, and a pair of blades provided in the starting port 6 are opened and closed. Starting solenoid 6a, first big prize solenoid 8c for opening and closing the door of the first big prize opening 8a, and second big prize for opening and closing the door of the second big prize opening 8b. Mouth solenoid 8d, The first seesaw solenoid 8e that drives the seesaw for distributing the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 8a to the specific area and the general area, and the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 8b are the specific area And a second seesaw solenoid 8f for driving a seesaw for distributing to the general area.

  The main CPU 31 performs processes in a “system timer interrupt process” (see FIG. 10A) and a “main process” (see FIG. 10B), which will be described later.

  The main ROM 32 stores a program for performing each processing in “system timer interrupt processing” (see FIG. 10A), which will be described later, and “main processing” (see FIG. 10B). ing.

  The main RAM 33 is constituted by a DRAM or the like, and stores start-up memory (including a big hit determination random number value) and the like.

  The serial communication IC 34 is a port for outputting each command generated by the main CPU 31 to the sub-control circuit 40.

  The sub control circuit 40 includes a sub CPU 41, a sub ROM 42, a sub RAM 43, an image control circuit 44, an audio control circuit 45, and a lamp control circuit 46.

  The sub CPU 41 controls the image control circuit 44, the sound control circuit 45, and the lamp control circuit 46 in accordance with each command output from the main control circuit 30 (each command generated by the main CPU 31). Specifically, the sub CPU 41 outputs control data generated according to each command output from the main control circuit 30 to the image control circuit 44, the sound control circuit 45, and the lamp control circuit 46.

  The sub ROM 42 stores a program for controlling the image control circuit 44, the sound control circuit 45, and the lamp control circuit 46.

  The sub RAM 43 is configured by a DRAM or the like, and stores each command output from the main control circuit 30.

  The image control circuit 44 causes the liquid crystal display device 4 to display an image (for example, a special symbol variation display or a predetermined effect image) for notifying the player of the gaming state in accordance with control data from the sub CPU 41.

  The sound control circuit 45 causes the speakers 25L and 25R to output sound (for example, sound effects) for notifying the player of the gaming state according to the control data from the sub CPU 41.

  The lamp control circuit 46 turns on / off the decoration lamps 26a and 26b in accordance with the control data from the sub CPU 41 in a lighting / off pattern that notifies the player of the gaming state.

  The payout / launch control circuit 80 has a predetermined number of games in accordance with a payout command output from the main control circuit 30 in response to a game ball entering the start opening 6, the big winning opening 8, the general winning opening 16, and the like. A payout device 81 that pays out a ball as a winning ball and a launch device 82 that fires a game ball toward a game area on the game board 2 are controlled.

  Further, when a card unit is connected to the payout / fire control circuit 80 and a prepaid card is inserted into the card unit, the payout / fire control circuit 80 has a number of game balls corresponding to the balance of the prepaid card. The dispensing device 81 is controlled so as to be lent out.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating transition of the normal game mode in the normal game state. The normal game state in the present embodiment includes a normal game mode A, a normal game mode B, and a normal game mode C as shown in FIG. The normal game mode is a game state that can be changed in the normal game state and is referred to when determining an open-related condition that is a condition related to the open state of the special winning opening 8.

  The normal game mode A is the most advantageous game state in the normal game state, and is a game state more advantageous than the normal game mode B and the normal game mode C in this embodiment. The normal gaming mode B is a gaming state that is between the most advantageous gaming state and the most disadvantageous gaming state among the normal gaming states. In this embodiment, the normal gaming mode B is disadvantageous as compared to the normal gaming mode A. It is a more advantageous gaming state. The normal game mode C is the most disadvantageous game state among the normal game states, and in this embodiment, the game state is more disadvantageous than the normal game mode A and the normal game mode B.

  As shown in FIG. 3, each of the normal game mode A to the normal game mode C has a different normal game mode transition condition (see the normal game mode transition process in FIGS. 13 to 15). Transition to the normal game mode. The transition types of the normal game mode include a normal special fall transition, a normal special promotion transition, a normal fall transition, and a normal promotion transition.

  The normal special fall transition is a transition from the normal game mode A to the normal game mode A in the present embodiment. It is to shift to the game mode C. The normal special promotion transition is a transition to the normal game mode in which the normal game mode is most advantageous regardless of the normal game mode. In this embodiment, the normal game mode is the normal game mode B or the normal game mode. Transition from the game mode C to the normal game mode A. The normal fall transition is a transition from the normal game mode in which the normal game mode is advantageous to the disadvantageous normal game mode one step at a time. In this embodiment, the normal game mode is shifted from the normal game mode A to the normal game mode B. That is, the normal game mode is shifted from the normal game mode B to the normal game mode C. The normal promotion transition is a transition from the normal game mode in which the normal game mode is disadvantageous to the advantageous normal game mode step by step. In this embodiment, the normal game mode is shifted from the normal game mode C to the normal game mode B. In other words, the normal game mode is changed from the normal game mode B to the normal game mode A.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating transition of the big hit game mode in the big hit game state. The jackpot game state in this embodiment includes a jackpot game mode A, a jackpot game mode B, and a jackpot game mode C as shown in FIG. The jackpot gaming mode is a gaming state that can be changed in the jackpot gaming state and is referred to when determining an opening-related condition that is a condition related to the opening state of the big winning opening 8.

  The jackpot gaming mode A is the most advantageous gaming state among the jackpot gaming states, and in this embodiment, the gaming state is more advantageous than the jackpot gaming mode B and the jackpot gaming mode C. The jackpot gaming mode B is a gaming state between the most advantageous gaming state and the most disadvantageous gaming state among the jackpot gaming states. In this embodiment, the jackpot gaming mode C is disadvantageous than the jackpot gaming mode C. It is a more advantageous gaming state. The jackpot gaming mode C is the most disadvantageous gaming state among the jackpot gaming states, and in this embodiment is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the jackpot gaming mode A and the jackpot gaming mode B.

  As shown in FIG. 4, each of the big hit game mode A to the big hit game mode C has a different big hit game mode transition condition (refer to the big hit game mode transition processing in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17). Transition to jackpot game mode. The types of the jackpot game mode transition include a jackpot special fall transition, a jackpot special promotion transition, a jackpot fall transition, and a jackpot promotion transition.

  The jackpot special fall transition means that the jackpot game mode is shifted to the most unfavorable jackpot game mode regardless of the jackpot game mode, and in this embodiment, the jackpot game mode is changed from the jackpot game mode A to the jackpot It is to shift to the game mode C. The jackpot special promotion transition means that the jackpot game mode is shifted to the most advantageous jackpot game mode regardless of which jackpot game mode is stayed. In this embodiment, the jackpot game mode is the jackpot game mode B or the jackpot game mode. Transition from game mode C to jackpot game mode A. The big hit fall transition is a step-by-step transition from the big hit game mode in which the big hit game mode is advantageous to the disadvantageous big hit game mode. In this embodiment, the big hit game mode is changed from the big hit game mode A to the big hit game mode B. That is, the jackpot game mode is shifted from the jackpot game mode B to the jackpot game mode C. The jackpot promotion transition is a one-step transition from the big hit game mode where the big hit gaming mode is disadvantageous to the advantageous big hit gaming mode. In this embodiment, the big hit gaming mode is changed from the big hit gaming mode C to the big hit gaming mode B. That is, the jackpot game mode is shifted from the jackpot game mode B to the jackpot game mode A.

  5 to 9 are diagrams showing a table group in which an opening-related condition and a probability that the opening-related condition is selected (winning probability) are associated with each other.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (c), the opening time setting table 1 includes a time during which the big winning opening 8 is opened in one round of the big hit gaming state (hereinafter referred to as opening time), The probability that the opening time is selected (winning probability) is a table group associated with each jackpot game mode.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, in jackpot game mode A, the winning probabilities for each opening time are 10 seconds = 1/10, 20 seconds = 2/10, and 30 seconds = 7 / 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the jackpot game mode B, the winning probabilities for each opening time are 10 seconds = 2/10, 20 seconds = 3/10, and 30 seconds = 5/10, respectively. . Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), in the jackpot game mode C, the winning probabilities for each opening time are 10 seconds = 5/10, 20 seconds = 3/10, and 30 seconds = 2/10, respectively. .

  As shown in FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C, the prize ball setting table 1 includes the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls when one game ball enters the big prize opening 8 (hereinafter referred to as a prize ball). , The number of winning balls) and the probability that the number of winning balls is selected (winning probability) is a table group associated with each jackpot game mode.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), in the jackpot game mode A, the winning probabilities for the number of winning balls are 10 = 1/10, 13 = 2/10, and 15 = 7, respectively. / 10. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the big hit game mode B, the winning probabilities for each number of winning balls are 10 = 2/10, 13 = 3/10, and 15 = 5/10, respectively. is there. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), in the jackpot game mode C, the winning probabilities for each opening time are 10 = 5/10, 13 = 3/10, and 15 = 2/10, respectively. .

  As shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c), the count setting table 1 includes the number of game balls (hereinafter referred to as the count number) that can be entered in the big winning opening 8 within one round of the big hit game state. The probability that the count number is selected (winning probability) is a table group associated with each jackpot game mode.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), in the jackpot game mode A, the winning probabilities for the respective count numbers are 8 = 1/10, 9 = 2/10, and 10 = 7 / 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the jackpot game mode B, the winning probabilities of the respective count numbers are 8 = 2/10, 9 = 3/10, and 10 = 5/10, respectively. . Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, in the jackpot game mode C, the winning probabilities of the respective count numbers are 8 = 5/10, 9 = 3/10, and 10 = 2/10, respectively. .

  As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the V continuation setting table 1 has a game ball in a specific area (V area) provided in the big winning opening 8 in one round of the big hit gaming state. A table group in which a passable time (hereinafter referred to as V effective duration) and a probability that the V effective duration is selected (winning probability) is associated with each jackpot game mode.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the jackpot game mode A, the winning probabilities for each V effective duration are 5 seconds = 1/10, 10 seconds = 2/10, and 15 seconds = 7/10. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), in the jackpot game mode B, the winning probabilities for each V effective duration are 3 seconds = 2/10, 5 seconds = 3/10, and 10 seconds = 5/10, respectively. It is. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), in the jackpot game mode C, the winning probabilities of the V effective durations are 1 second = 5/10, 3 seconds = 3/10, and 5 seconds = 2/10, respectively. It is.

  The V effective duration is the time for which the seesaw provided in the special winning opening 8 guides the game ball to the specific area, the time for the V / count switch 28S to determine whether the game ball is valid, etc. . The opening-related condition may include a condition regarding the maximum number of rounds in one big hit gaming state.

  As described above, in the opening time setting table 1, the prize ball setting table 1, the count setting table 1, and the V continuation setting table 1, the winning probability of the opening-related condition advantageous to the player is highest in the jackpot game mode A. And set to be the lowest in the big hit game mode C.

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9C, the big prize winning determination table includes a big prize winning opening (hereinafter referred to as an open big prize winning opening) that is opened in each round of the big hit gaming state, and the opening. The probability of winning a winning prize (winning probability) is a table group associated with each jackpot game mode.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the jackpot game mode A (the first round), the winning probability of the first big winning opening 8a is 8/10, and the second big winning opening The winning probability of 8b is 2/10. Similarly, for the second and subsequent rounds, the winning probabilities for the open winning prize are determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the jackpot game mode B (the first round), the winning probability of the first big winning opening 8a is 6/10, and the winning of the second big winning opening 8b is made. The probability is 4/10. Similarly, for the second and subsequent rounds, the winning probabilities for the open winning prize are determined. As shown in FIG. 9C, in the jackpot game mode C (the first round), the winning probability of the first big winning opening 8a is 4/10, and the winning probability of the second big winning opening 8b is 6/10. Similarly, for the second and subsequent rounds, the winning probabilities for the open winning prize are determined.

  In the variable winning device determination table described above, the winning probability of the first big winning opening 8a in a specific round (7 rounds in FIG. 9) is higher than the winning probability of the first big winning opening 8a in other rounds. Assume that it is set high.

  In the present embodiment, the big winning opening 8 is provided in a game area where the game ball can roll, and is variable so that the game ball can be changed into an open state where the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter. Configure the ball entry device.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, and when it is determined to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state. The variable winning device control means for setting the variable winning device in the closed state to the open state and the second condition in response to the establishment of the first condition (the condition for determining the jackpot special promotion transition or the jackpot promotion transition) In the first game mode (for example, big hit game mode A) that is shifted from the game mode, the first variable winning device (first big winning opening 8a) and the second variable winning device (second big winning device) A first selection means for selecting one of the variable winning devices out of the mouths 8b) as a variable winning device that is opened in the big hit gaming state, and a second condition (a special hit transition and a big hit) In the second game mode (for example, big hit game mode B or big hit game mode C) that is shifted from the first game mode in accordance with the establishment of the condition for determining the downshift), the first variable input Of the ball device and the second variable winning device, one of the variable winning devices is configured as second selecting means for selecting as a variable winning device that is opened in the big hit gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 31 determines game value factors (opening-related conditions) that affect the amount of predetermined game value given by the grant means in the first game mode and the second game mode, respectively. The factor determination means to perform is comprised.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 and the payout / launch control circuit 80 constitute grant means for giving a predetermined game value to the player when the game ball enters the variable pitching device in the big hit gaming state. To do.

(Machine machine operation)
Hereinafter, the operation of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the main CPU 31 in the present embodiment.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 10A, in step 100, the main CPU 31 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step 110, the main CPU 31 updates values such as a jackpot determination random number value and a normal symbol determination random number value. The jackpot determination random number value is a random value for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and the normal symbol determination random number value is a state in which a game ball is easy to enter. This is a random value for determining whether or not to control the start port 6.

  In step 120, the main CPU 31 performs switch input detection processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 confirms whether there is an input signal from each switch (start winning ball switch 6S, passing ball switch 7S, general winning ball switch 16S, V / count switch 28S and count switch 29S). To do. Further, when there is an input signal, the main CPU 31 performs a predetermined process according to the input signal.

  In step 130, the main CPU 31 updates the remaining fluctuation display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining opening time of the large winning opening 8 that is in the open state, and the like.

  In step 140, the main CPU 31 outputs game information such as the number of game balls paid out as prize balls and the number of times the game state has been changed to the big hit game state to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step 150, the main CPU 31 starts the start opening solenoid 6a, the first large winning opening solenoid 8c, and the second large winning opening that drive the starting opening 6, the first large winning opening 8a, and the second large winning opening 8b. A signal for driving the solenoid 8d and the like is output.

  In step 160, the main CPU 31 outputs a command for instructing a special symbol stop symbol, a variation display pattern of the special symbol, and the like to the sub-control circuit 40.

  In step 170, the main CPU 31 outputs a command for instructing to display an error such as running out of a ball or a full lower tray on a predetermined lamp.

  In step 180, the main CPU 31 outputs a payout command to the payout / launch control circuit 80 according to the types of winning holes (starting port 6, large winning port 8, and general winning port 16) into which game balls have entered. The payout / firing control circuit 80 pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls in response to a payout command from the main CPU 31.

  In step 184, the main CPU 31 performs a process for shifting the normal game mode to another normal game mode. The details of the normal game mode transition processing will be described later (FIGS. 13 to 15).

  In step 186, the main CPU 31 performs a process for shifting the jackpot game mode to another jackpot game mode. Details of the big hit game mode transition process will be described later (FIGS. 16 and 17).

  In step 190, the main CPU 31 restores the information saved in step 100 to the register.

  Next, the main process in this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 10B, in step 10, the main CPU 31 returns the various settings in the gaming machine 1 to the settings when the power was last cut (or initializes the various settings in the gaming machine 1). ).

  In step 20, the main CPU 31 performs a special symbol control process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state (big hit determination), determines a special symbol variation pattern, controls related to the big winning opening 8 in the big hit gaming state, and the like. . Details of the special symbol control process will be described later (FIG. 18).

  In step 30, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to control the start port 6 so that the game ball is easy to enter, based on the normal symbol determination random number value.

  In step 40, the main CPU 31 updates values such as effect random numbers for determining the effect contents and the like displayed by the liquid crystal display device 4.

  The main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step 20 to step 40 described above.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the switch input detection process described above. As shown in FIG. 11, in step 121, the main CPU 31 performs prize ball-related switch check processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 pays out a predetermined number of winning balls according to the type of each switch (start winning ball switch 6S, V / count switch 28S, count switch 29S, general winning ball switch 16S, etc.). Set the payout command to be instructed. In the present embodiment, when the input signal is input from the V / count switch 28S or the count switch 29S, the main CPU 31 sets a predetermined number of winning balls according to the release-related condition corresponding to the big hit game mode. A payout command for instructing payout is set.

  In step 122, the main CPU 31 performs a special symbol related switch input process to be described later.

  In step 123, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 7. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input signal input by the passing ball switch 7S.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol related switch input process described above. As shown in FIG. 12, in step 122-1, the main CPU 31 checks whether or not an input signal is input from the count switch 29S. When the input signal is input from the count switch 29S, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 122-2, and when the input signal is not input from the count switch 29S, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 122-3. .

  In Step 122-2, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the value of the special winning opening passing number counter. The winning prize passing number counter is the number of game balls that enter the winning prize opening 8 in one round when one operation in the open state and the closed state of the winning prize opening 8 is one round. It is for counting.

  In step 122-3, the main CPU 31 confirms whether or not an input signal is input from the V / count switch 28S. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 122-4 when the input signal is input, and proceeds to the process of step 122-5 when the input signal is not input.

  In step 122-4, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the value of the special winning opening passing number counter and 1 to the value of the V region passing number counter. The V area passing number counter is a game ball to the V area arranged in the big winning opening 8 in one round when one operation in the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 8 is one round. It is for counting the number of incoming balls.

  In step 122-5, the main CPU 31 checks whether or not an input signal is input from the start winning ball switch 6S provided in the start port 6. Further, when an input signal is input from the start winning ball switch 6S provided at the start port 6, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 122-6 and starts the winning ball switch 6S provided at the start port 6. If the input signal is not input from, the special symbol related switch input process is terminated.

  In Step 122-6, the main CPU 31 performs a start port detection process. Specifically, every time there is an input signal, the main CPU 31 extracts a jackpot determination random number value and stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 33 as start-up storage. The main CPU 31 does not store any more start memory when the start memory reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4).

  13 to 15 are flowcharts showing the above-described normal game mode transition processing. In the normal game mode transition process, a process for shifting the normal game mode shown in FIG. 3 to another normal game mode is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in step 184-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the big hit end flag is on. Further, when the big hit end flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 184-2, and when the big hit end flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 184-3. The big hit end flag is a flag for determining whether or not the big hit gaming state has ended.

  In step 184-2, the main CPU 31 turns off the big hit end flag.

  Here, in the big hit end interval process of step 20-11 described later, when the big hit end flag is turned on and it is determined in step 184-1 that the big hit end flag is turned on, in step 184-6 described later, a normal special Promotional transition is determined. Thereby, when the big hit gaming state is ended, the normal gaming mode is shifted to the most advantageous normal gaming mode A in the first normal gaming mode transition processing performed after the big hit gaming state is ended, The gaming machine 1 can improve the interest of the game even in the normal gaming state. Further, when the normal game mode is shifted to the normal game mode A, the big hit game mode may be changed to the big hit game mode A in the initial big hit game mode determination process in step 20-5-4 described later. The gaming machine 1 can make the player have a high expectation by shifting the normal game mode to the normal game mode at a higher stage after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the gaming machine 1 can be enjoyed in the normal gaming state. Can be improved.

  In step 184-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the power-on flag is turned on. This power-on flag is a flag for determining whether or not the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 184-4 when the power-on flag is turned on, and proceeds to the process of step 184-5 when the power-on flag is not turned on.

  In step 184-4, the main CPU 31 turns off the power-on flag.

  Here, when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the power-on flag is turned on in the initialization process of step 10 described above, and when it is determined that the power-on flag is turned on in step 184-3, In step 184-6, which will be described later, the normal special promotion transition is determined. Thereby, when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the normal gaming mode is shifted to the most advantageous normal gaming mode A, so that the gaming machine 1 When the store is opened, it is possible to give the player a high sense of expectation and improve the interest of the game in the normal gaming state.

  In step 184-5, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the variation counter is 1000 or more. The fluctuation number counter is for counting the number of times that the stop display of the loss is continuously performed. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 184-6 when the variation counter is 1000 or more, and proceeds to the process of step 184-7 when the variation counter is not 1000 or more.

  If it is determined in step 184-5 that the variation counter is 1000 or more, the normal special promotion transition is determined in step 184-6 described later. As a result, if the stop display of the loss is continuously performed 1000 times, the normal game mode is shifted to the most advantageous normal game mode A. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 is not allowed to stop and display the big hit. However, a high sense of expectation can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved in the normal gaming state.

  In step 184-6, the main CPU 31 determines the normal special promotion transition.

  In step 184-7, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the variation counter is 500. When the variation counter is 500, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 184-11, and when the variation counter is not 500, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 184-8.

  If it is determined in step 184-7 that the variation counter is 500, the normal promotion transition is determined in step 184-11 described later. As a result, when the stop display of losing is continuously performed 500 times, the current normal game mode is shifted to the normal game mode which is advantageous by one stage. Even so, the player can have a high sense of expectation, and the interest of the game can be improved in the normal gaming state.

  In step 184-8, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the normal promotion symbol flag is turned on. The main CPU 31 proceeds to step 184-9 when the normal promotion symbol flag is turned on, and proceeds to step 184-10 when the normal promotion symbol flag is not turned on. The normal promotion symbol is a flag for determining whether or not the stop symbol is a symbol to be normally promoted.

  In step 184-9, the main CPU 31 turns off the normal promotion symbol flag.

  Here, in the special symbol display time management process in step 20-4, which will be described later, when the normal promotion symbol flag is turned on and it is determined in step 184-8 that the normal promotion symbol flag is turned on, the step described later A normal promotion transition is determined at 184-11. As a result, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a normal promotion symbol (for example, 123, 234, 246) in the normal game state, the normal game mode is switched to the normal game mode A or the normal game mode B which is advantageous by one step. The gaming machine 1 will not only show the player a special symbol (so-called jackpot symbol) for transitioning the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state with a higher probability than normal, but also in the normal gaming mode. A special symbol (normal promotion symbol) for shifting to a more advantageous normal game mode can also be shown to the player, and the player can have high expectation in the normal game state.

  In step 184-10, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the normal promotion transition has been won by extracting a predetermined random number value. Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a predetermined random number value, and when the extracted random number value is a predetermined determination value, the main CPU 31 determines that the normal promotion transition has been won, and the process of step 184-11 is performed. Transition. Further, the main CPU 31 extracts a predetermined random number value, and when the extracted random number value is not a predetermined determination value, the main CPU 31 determines that the normal promotion transition is not won and proceeds to the processing of step 184-12. .

  Here, when the normal promotion transition is won in Step 184-10, the normal promotion transition is determined in Step 184-11 described later, and the normal game mode may be suddenly changed in an advantageous direction. The gaming machine 1 can give the player thrill and excitement, and can improve the interest of the game in the normal gaming state.

  In step 184-11, the main CPU 31 determines a normal promotion transition.

  In step 184-12, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the variation counter is 100. When the variation counter is 100, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 184-16, and when the variation counter is not 100, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 184-13.

  If it is determined in step 184-12 that the variation counter is 100, the normal fall transition is determined in step 184-16, which will be described later. As a result, if the stop display of the losing is performed 100 times in succession, the current normal game mode is changed to the normal game mode which is one step disadvantageous. Thus, the player's willingness to keep the game from changing is increased, and the gaming machine 1 can give the player thrill and excitement, and can improve the interest of the game in the normal gaming state.

  In step 184-13, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the normal fall symbol flag is ON. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 184-14 when the normal falling symbol flag is on, and proceeds to step 184-15 when the normal falling symbol flag is not on. The normal fall symbol flag is a flag for determining whether or not the stop symbol is a symbol to which the normal fall transition is performed.

  In step 184-14, the main CPU 31 turns off the normal falling symbol flag.

  Here, in the special symbol display time management process in step 20-4, which will be described later, when the normal fall symbol flag is turned on and it is determined in step 184-13 that the normal fall symbol flag is turned on, the steps described later A normal fall transition is determined at 184-16. As a result, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a normal falling symbol in the normal gaming state, the normal gaming mode is shifted to the normal gaming mode B or the normal gaming mode C, which is disadvantageous in one stage, and the gaming machine 1 not only shows the player a special symbol (so-called jackpot symbol) for shifting the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state with a higher probability than normal, but also shifts the normal gaming mode to the more disadvantageous normal gaming mode. Therefore, a special symbol (normally falling symbol) can be shown to the player, and the player can be given thrill and excitement to the player in the normal gaming state.

  In step 184-15, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the normal fall transition has been won by extracting a predetermined random number value. Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a predetermined random value, and determines that the normal fall transition is won when the extracted random value is a preset determination value, and the process of step 184-16 is performed. Transition. In addition, the main CPU 31 extracts a predetermined random number value, and when the extracted random number value is not a predetermined determination value, the main CPU 31 determines that the normal fall transition is not won, and the process proceeds to step 184-17. .

  Here, when the normal fall transition is won in step 184-15, the normal fall transition is determined in step 184-16, which will be described later, and the normal game mode may be suddenly changed in a disadvantageous direction. The gaming machine 1 can give the player thrill and excitement, and can improve the interest of the game in the normal gaming state.

  In step 184-16, the main CPU 31 determines a normal fall transition.

  In step 184-17, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the normal special fall transition has been won by extracting a predetermined random value. Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a predetermined random value, and determines that the special special fall transition is won when the extracted random value is a preset determination value, and the process of step 184-18 Migrate to Further, the main CPU 31 extracts a predetermined random number value, and when the extracted random number value is not a predetermined determination value, the main CPU 31 determines that the normal special fall transition is not won and ends the normal game mode transition process. .

  Here, when the normal special fall transition is won in step 184-15, the normal fall transition is determined in step 184-18, which will be described later, and the normal game mode may be suddenly changed in the most disadvantageous direction. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can give the thrill and excitement to the player, and can improve the interest of the game in the normal gaming state.

  In step 184-18, the main CPU 31 determines the normal special fall transition.

  In step 184-19, the main CPU 31 confirms the current normal game mode.

  In step 184-20, the main CPU 31 shifts the confirmed normal game mode to the corresponding normal game mode based on the promotion transition / falling transition determined in steps 184-6, 11, 16, 18. For example, when the normal fall transition is determined in step 184-16 and the current normal game mode is the normal game mode B, the main CPU 31 shifts the normal game mode from the normal game mode B to the normal game mode C. .

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the big hit game mode transition process described above. In the jackpot game mode transition process, a process for shifting the jackpot game mode shown in FIG. 4 to another jackpot game mode is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in step 186-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the big hit special promotion transition flag is turned on. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 186-2 when the big hit special promotion transition flag is turned on, and proceeds to the process of step 186-4 when the big hit special promotion transition flag is not turned on. Move. The jackpot special promotion transition flag is a flag for determining whether or not the jackpot special promotion transition.

  In step 186-2, the main CPU 31 turns off the jackpot special promotion transition flag.

  In step 186-3, the main CPU 31 determines a special jackpot promotion transition.

  In step 186-4, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the jackpot promotion transition flag is on. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 186-5 when the jackpot promotion transition flag is on, and proceeds to the process of step 186-6 when the jackpot promotion transition flag is not on. This jackpot promotion transition flag is a flag for determining whether or not the jackpot promotion transition.

  In step 186-5, the main CPU 31 turns off the jackpot promotion transition flag.

  In step 186-6, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lottery for the big hit promotion transition has been won. Further, when the main CPU 31 wins the lottery for the jackpot promotion transition, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 186-7, and when the lottery for the jackpot promotion transition has not been won, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 186-8.

  Here, if the jackpot promotion transition is won in step 186-6, the jackpot promotion transition is determined in step 186-7, which will be described later, and the jackpot game mode may be suddenly changed to a one-stage advantageous direction. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can give the thrill and excitement to the player, and can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  In step 186-7, the main CPU 31 determines a jackpot promotion transition.

  In step 186-8, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the big hit fall transition flag is turned on. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 186-9 when the big hit fall transition flag is turned on, and moves to the process of step 186-10 when the big hit fall transition flag is not turned on.

  In step 186-9, the main CPU 31 turns off the big hit fall transition flag.

  In step 186-10, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lottery for the big hit fall transition has been won. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 186-11 when winning the lottery of lottery fall transition, and moves to the process of step 186-12 when not winning the lottery of lottery fall transition.

  Here, when the big hit fall transition is won in step 186-8, the big hit fall transition is determined in step 186-11 to be described later, and the big hit gaming mode may be suddenly changed in a one-step disadvantageous direction. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can give the thrill and excitement to the player, and can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  In Step 186-11, the main CPU 31 determines a big hit fall transition.

  In step 186-12, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lottery for the big hit special fall transition has been won. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 186-13 when winning the lottery for special hit transition, and ends the big hit game mode transition process when not winning the lottery for special hit transition. To do.

  Here, when the big hit special fall transition is won in step 186-12, the big hit special fall transition is determined in step 186-13, which will be described later, and the big hit gaming mode may be suddenly changed in the most unfavorable direction. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can provide the player with thrill and excitement, and can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  In step 186-13, the main CPU 31 determines the big hit special fall transition.

  In step 186-14, the main CPU 31 confirms the current jackpot game mode.

  In step 186-15, the main CPU 31 changes the confirmed jackpot game mode to the corresponding jackpot game mode based on the promotion / fall transition determined in steps 186-3, 7, 11, and 13.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol control process described above. As shown in FIG. 18, in step 20-1, the main CPU 31 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game, and the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to execute each process in step 20-2 to step 20-12 based on the control state flag. Is determined.

  In Step 20-2, when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check process and the number of starting memories is 1 or more, the main CPU 31 determines the jackpot based on the jackpot determination random number value. Based on this result, the stop symbol of the special symbol and the variable display pattern of the special symbol are determined. Further, the main CPU 31 sets a command for designating the determined special symbol or variable display pattern. Further, the main CPU 31 sets the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management process in the control state flag, and sets the variation display time corresponding to the variation display pattern in the waiting time timer.

  In step 20-3, when the control state flag is a value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management process and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is 0, the special symbol is displayed. A value (02) indicating the display time management process is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step 20-4, the main CPU 31 sets the control state flag to a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is 0, and step 20- If the result of the jackpot determination performed in step 2 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the value (03) indicating the initial jackpot gaming mode determination process is set in the control state flag and the initial jackpot gaming The time corresponding to the mode decision is set in the waiting time timer. Further, when the result of the big hit determination performed in step 20-2 does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state (in the case of losing), the main CPU 31 has a value (10) indicating a special symbol game end process. Is set in the control status flag. Details of the special symbol display time management process will be described later (FIG. 19).

  In step 20-5, the main CPU 31 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the initial jackpot game mode determination process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the initial jackpot game mode determination is set is 0. In some cases, the current normal game mode is confirmed, and the initial big hit game mode is determined according to the confirmed normal game mode. Further, the main CPU 31 sets a value (04) indicating the big hit start interval management process in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. Details of the initial big hit game mode determination process will be described later (FIG. 20).

  In step 20-6, the main CPU 31 determines that the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the big hit start interval management process and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set is zero. Drives the first prize winning solenoid 8c or the second prize winning solenoid 8d so that the prize winning opening 8 (the first prize winning opening 8a or the second prize winning opening 8b) is opened. To do. In addition, the main CPU 31 sets a value (05) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag, and the opening time of the big prize opening 8 determined as one of the conditions related to the opening (for example, 30 seconds). Is set in the big prize opening time timer. Details of the jackpot start interval management process will be described later (FIG. 21).

  In step 20-7, when the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening, the main CPU 31 says that the value of the big prize opening time timer in which the opening time is set is zero. Check whether any of the conditions or the condition that the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 8 has reached the count number determined as one of the opening-related conditions is met. To do. Further, when any of the above-described conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 31 closes the special winning opening 8 (the first special winning opening 8a or the second special winning opening 8b). As described above, the first prize winning solenoid 8c or the second prize winning solenoid 8d is driven, and a value (06) indicating the prize winning ball residual ball monitoring processing is set in the control state flag, and the prize winning is achieved. The mouth remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step 20-8, the main CPU 31 sets the control state flag to a value (06) indicating the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set to 0. In this case, among the conditions that the game ball has not passed through the specific area provided in the big prize opening 8, or the condition that the value of the big prize opening number counter is 15 or more (final round), Check if any of the conditions are met. The big prize opening number counter is a counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. Further, the main CPU 31 sets a value (09) indicating the big hit end interval management process in the control state flag and corresponds to the big hit end interval when any of the above conditions is satisfied. Set the waiting time in the waiting time timer. Further, when none of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 31 sets a value (07) indicating a transition flag process in the control state flag and sets a time corresponding to the transition flag process. Set to the wait timer.

  In step 20-9, the main CPU 31 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the transition flag process and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the transition flag process is set is 0. It is determined whether or not the jackpot game mode is shifted to another jackpot game mode. Further, the main CPU 31 sets a value (08) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management process in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. Details of the migration flag process will be described later (FIG. 22).

  In step 20-10, the main CPU 31 sets the control state flag to a value (08) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set. If it is 0, 1 is added to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. Further, the main CPU 31 sets a value (05) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag, and sets the opening time (for example, 30 seconds) determined as one of the opening-related conditions to the big prize opening. Set to time timer. The details of the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening will be described later (FIG. 23).

  In step 20-11, the main CPU 31 determines that the control state flag is a value (09) indicating the jackpot end interval management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is zero. Sets a value (10) indicating the special symbol game end process to the control state flag.

  In step 20-12, when the control state flag is a value (10) indicating the special symbol game end process, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of start memories and a value indicating the special symbol memory check process ( 00) is set in the control state flag.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol display time management process described above. As shown in FIG. 19, in step 20-4-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. When the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-4-2, and the control state flag performs the special symbol display time management process. If it is not the indicated value (02), the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step 20-4-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is zero. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-4-3 when the value of the waiting time timer is 0, and ends the special symbol display time management processing when the value of the waiting time timer is not 0. To do.

  In step 20-4-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed in step 20-2 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-4-5, and the result of the big hit determination determines that the gaming state is a big hit game. If not, the process proceeds to step 20-4-4.

  In step 20-4-4, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the value of the variation counter.

  In Step 20-4-5, the main CPU 31 resets the value of the variation counter (sets it to 0).

  In Step 20-4-6, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop symbol is a normal promotion symbol. In addition, when the stop symbol is a normal promotion symbol, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-4-7, and when the stop symbol is not a normal promotion symbol, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step 20-4-8. Move on.

  In step 20-4-7, the main CPU 31 turns on the normal promotion symbol flag.

  In Step 20-4-8, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop symbol is a normal fall symbol. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-4-9 when the stop symbol is a normal fall symbol, and proceeds to the process of step 20-4-10 when the stop symbol is not the normal fall symbol. Move on.

  In step 20-4-9, the main CPU 31 turns on the normal fall symbol flag.

  In step 20-4-10, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed in step 20-2 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-4-12, and the result of the big hit determination determines that the gaming state is a big hit game. If not, the process proceeds to Step 20-4-11.

  In Step 20-4-11, the main CPU 31 sets a value (10) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag.

  In Step 20-4-12, the main CPU 31 sets a value (03) indicating the initial big hit game mode determination process in the control state flag.

  In Step 20-4-13, the main CPU 31 sets a time corresponding to the initial jackpot game mode determination in the waiting time timer.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the above-described initial jackpot game mode determination process. As shown in FIG. 20, in step 20-5-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating an initial big hit game mode determination process. When the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the initial big hit game mode determination process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-5-2, and the control state flag performs the initial big hit game mode determination process. If it is not the indicated value (03), the initial jackpot game mode determination process is terminated.

  In step 20-5-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the initial jackpot game mode determination is set is zero. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of Step 20-5-3, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the initial big hit game mode determination processing. To do.

  In step 20-5-3, the main CPU 31 confirms the current normal game mode.

  In Step 20-5-4, the main CPU 31 determines an initial big hit game mode according to the confirmed type of the normal game mode. Specifically, when the confirmed normal game mode is the normal game mode A, the main CPU 31 determines the big hit game mode A as the initial big hit game mode.

  In Step 20-5-5, the main CPU 31 sets a value (04) indicating the big hit start interval management process in the control state flag.

  In Step 20-5-6, the main CPU 31 sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the jackpot start interval management process described above. As shown in FIG. 21, in step 20-6-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (04) indicating a big hit start interval management process. On the other hand, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the big hit start interval management process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-6-2, and the control state flag is a value indicating the big hit start interval management process. If not (04), the big hit start interval management process is terminated.

  In step 20-6-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set is zero. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of Step 20-6-3, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the big hit start interval management process. .

  In Step 20-6-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the current jackpot game mode is the jackpot game mode A. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of Step 20-6-4 when the current jackpot game mode is the jackpot game mode A, and proceeds to Step 20-6 when the current jackpot game mode is not the jackpot game mode A. Move on to the process of -6-5.

  In step 20-6-4, the main CPU 31 refers to the table group (FIGS. 5 to 9) for determining the above-described opening-related condition, and related to opening the big winning opening 8 corresponding to the big hit game mode A. Determine the conditions.

  In Step 20-6-5, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the current jackpot game mode is the jackpot game mode B. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-6-6 when the current big hit game mode is the big hit game mode B, and when the current big hit game mode is not the big hit game mode B, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 20-6. Move to −6-7 processing.

  In step 20-6-6, the main CPU 31 refers to the table group (FIGS. 5 to 9) for determining the above-described opening-related conditions, and related to opening the big winning opening 8 corresponding to the big hit game mode B. Determine the conditions.

  In Step 20-6-7, the main CPU 31 refers to the table group (FIGS. 5 to 9) for determining the above-described opening-related conditions, and related to opening the big winning opening 8 corresponding to the big hit game mode C. Determine the conditions.

  In step 20-6-8, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to receive the big winning opening 8 (the first big winning opening 8a or the second large winning opening 8) according to the release-related conditions determined with reference to the table group (FIGS. 5 to 9). The winning opening 8b) is opened.

  In Step 20-6-9, the main CPU 31 sets a value (05) indicating a process for opening the big prize opening to the control state flag.

  In Step 20-6-10, the main CPU 31 sets the opening time determined in Step 20-6-4, Step 20-6-6, or Step 20-6-7 in the big prize opening time timer.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the above-described transition flag process. In this transition flag process, a process for setting various transition flags that are referred to (see FIG. 16) when the jackpot game mode is shifted to another jackpot game mode is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in step 20-9-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value indicating the transition flag process (07). When the control state flag is a value indicating the transition flag process (07), the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-9-2, and the control state flag is not a value indicating the transition flag process (07). In the case, the migration flag process is terminated.

  In Step 20-9-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the transition flag process is set is zero. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the transition flag process is set is 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-9-3 and sets the time corresponding to the transition flag process. If the value of the waiting time timer is not 0, the transition flag process is terminated.

  In Step 20-9-3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the special winning opening passing number counter is 13 or more. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-9-4 when the big winning opening passing number counter is 13 or more, and when the big winning opening passing number counter is not 13 or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 20-9. Move on to the process of -5. The winning prize passing number counter is the number of game balls that enter the winning prize opening 8 in one round when one operation in the open state and the closed state of the winning prize opening 8 is one round. It is for counting.

  In Step 20-9-4, the main CPU 31 sets 0 in the special winning opening passing number counter.

  Here, when it is determined in step 20-9-3 that the winning prize passing number counter is 13 or more and the big hit special promotion transition flag is turned on in step 20-9-8 described later, the above big hit The jackpot special promotion transition is determined in the game mode transition process. As a result, when the big winning opening 8 is opened and 13 or more game balls are entered, the big hit game mode may be shifted to the most advantageous big hit game mode A. In addition, it is possible to increase the player's intention to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 8, and to improve the interest of the game in the big hit game state.

  In Step 20-9-5, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the V region passage number counter is 4 or more. If the V region passage number counter is 4 or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-9-6. If the V region passage number counter is not 4 or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 20-9-7. Move on to processing.

  In Step 20-9-6, the main CPU 31 sets 0 in the V region passage number counter.

  Here, if it is determined in step 20-9-5 that the V region passing number counter is 4 or more and the big hit special promotion transition flag is turned on in step 20-9-8 described later, the big hit game described above. The jackpot special promotion transition is determined in the mode transition process. As a result, the big winning opening 8 is opened, and when four or more game balls enter the V region, the big hit game mode may be shifted to the most advantageous big hit game mode A. The machine 1 can increase the player's intention to enter the game ball in the V area provided in the big winning opening 8, and can improve the interest of the game in the big hit game state.

  In step 20-9-7, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the special winning opening time timer is within 10 or less. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-9-8 when the big winning opening time timer is within 10 or less, and when the big winning mouth time timer is not within ten, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 20-9-9. Move on to processing. The big prize opening time timer is that when one operation in the open and closed states of the big prize opening 8 is one round, the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 8 in the one round is determined in advance. It is a timer for counting the time when a set reference number (for example, 10) is reached.

  Here, if it is determined in step 20-9-7 that the big prize opening time timer is within 10 and the jackpot special promotion transition flag is turned on in step 20-9-8, which will be described later, the above jackpot game is described above. The jackpot special promotion transition is determined in the mode transition process. As a result, the big winning opening 8 is opened, and when a predetermined number (for example, ten) of gaming balls enter within 10 seconds, the big winning gaming mode is shifted to the most advantageous big winning gaming mode A. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can increase the willingness to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 8 earlier, and can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  In step 20-9-8, the main CPU 31 turns on the jackpot special promotion transition flag.

  In Step 20-9-9, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the special winning opening passing number counter is 11 or more. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-9-10 when the big winning opening passing number counter is 11 or more, and when the big winning opening passing number counter is not 11 or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 20-9. Move to −11 processing.

  In Step 20-9-10, the main CPU 31 sets 0 in the special winning opening passing number counter.

  Here, if it is determined in step 20-9-9 that the winning prize passing number counter is 11 or more and the jackpot promotion transition flag is turned on in step 20-9-14, which will be described later, the aforementioned jackpot game described above. The jackpot promotion transition is determined in the mode transition process. Thereby, the big winning opening 8 is opened, and when 11 or more game balls enter the big winning opening 8, the big hit gaming mode is shifted to the big hit gaming mode A or the big hit gaming mode B which is advantageous by one step. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can increase the player's intention to quickly enter the game ball into the big winning opening 8, and can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state. it can.

  In Step 20-9-11, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the V region passage number counter is 2 or more. If the V region passage number counter is 2 or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-9-12. If the V region passage number counter is not 2 or more, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 20-9-13. Move on to processing.

  In Step 20-9-12, the main CPU 31 sets 0 in the V region passage number counter.

  Here, if it is determined in step 20-9-11 that the V region passing number counter is 2 or more and the jackpot promotion transition flag is turned on in step 20-9-14, which will be described later, the above-mentioned jackpot game mode is described above. The jackpot promotion migration is determined in the migration process. Thereby, the big winning opening 8 is opened, and when two or more game balls enter the V region, the big hit game mode is shifted to the big hit game mode A or the big hit game mode B which is advantageous by one step. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can increase the player's intention to quickly enter the game ball into the V region, and can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  In step 20-9-13, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the special winning opening time timer is within fifteen. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-9-14 when the big prize opening time timer is within 15, and when the big winning mouth time timer is not within 15, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 20-9-15. Move on to processing.

  Here, if it is determined in step 20-9-13 that the big prize opening time timer is within 15 and the jackpot promotion transition flag is turned on in step 20-9-14, which will be described later, the above jackpot game mode is described above. The jackpot promotion migration is determined in the migration process. As a result, when the big winning opening 8 is opened and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter within 15 seconds, the big hit game mode A or the big hit game is advantageous in one step. Since the game machine 1 may be shifted to the mode B, the gaming machine 1 can increase the willingness to quickly enter the game ball into the big winning opening 8 and improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state. Can do.

  In Step 20-9-14, the main CPU 31 turns on the jackpot promotion transition flag.

  In Step 20-9-15, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the special winning opening passing number counter is less than 10. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-9-16 when the big winning opening passing number counter is less than 10, and when the big winning opening passing number counter is not less than 10, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 20-9. Move on to the process of -17.

  In Step 20-9-16, the main CPU 31 sets 0 in the special winning opening passing number counter.

  Here, if it is determined in step 20-9-15 that the big winning opening passing number counter is less than 10, and the big hit fall transition flag is turned on in step 20-9-20 described later, the big hit game described above. The jackpot fall transition is determined in the mode transition process. As a result, when the big winning opening 8 is in an open state and the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 8 is less than 10, the big hit gaming mode is shifted to the big hit gaming mode B or the big hit gaming mode C, which is one step disadvantageous. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can increase the willingness to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 8 earlier, and can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  In Step 20-9-17, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the V region passage number counter is 1. When the V region passage number counter is 1, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-9-18. When the V region passage number counter is not 1, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step 20-9-19. Move on.

  In Step 20-9-18, the main CPU 31 sets 0 in the V region passage number counter.

  Here, if it is determined in step 20-9-17 that the V region passing number counter is 1, and if the big hit fall transition flag is turned on in later-described step 20-9-20, the above-mentioned big hit game mode transition is performed. A jackpot fall transition is determined in the process. As a result, when the big winning opening 8 is opened and only one game ball enters the V region, the big hit gaming mode is shifted to the big hit gaming mode B or the big hit gaming mode C, which is one step disadvantageous. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can increase the player's intention to pass the game ball to the V region earlier, and can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  In Step 20-9-19, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the special winning opening time timer is 25 seconds or longer. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 20-9-20 when the big prize opening time timer is 25 seconds or more, and performs the transition flag process when the big prize opening time timer is not more than 25 seconds. finish.

  Here, if it is determined in step 20-9-19 that the big prize opening time timer is 25 seconds or more, and the big hit fall transition flag is turned on in step 20-9-20 described later, the big hit game described above. The jackpot fall transition is determined in the mode transition process. As a result, when the big winning opening 8 is opened and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter within 25 seconds, the big hit game mode B or the big hit game where the big hit game mode is disadvantageous by one step. Since the game machine 1 may be shifted to the mode C, the gaming machine 1 can increase the willingness to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 8 earlier and improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state. be able to.

  In step 20-9-20, the main CPU 31 turns on the big hit fall transition flag.

  In Step 20-9-21, the main CPU 31 sets a value (08) indicating a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening in the control state flag.

  In Step 20-9-22, the main CPU 31 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the above-described waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening. As shown in FIG. 23, in step 20-10-1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (08) indicating a big winning opening reopening waiting time management process. If the control status flag is a value (08) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-10-2, and the control status flag is changed to the big winning opening re-opening time management process. If it is not the value (08) indicating the opening waiting time management process, the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process is ended.

  In step 20-10-2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is zero. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of Step 20-10-3. When the value of the waiting time timer is not 0, the main CPU 31 reopens waiting time management. The process ends.

  In Step 20-10-3, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter.

  In Step 20-10-4, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the current jackpot game mode is the jackpot game mode A. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-10-5 when the current big hit game mode is the big hit game mode A, and proceeds to step 20-10 when the current big hit game mode is not the big hit game mode A. Move on to the process of -10-6.

  In Step 20-10-5, the main CPU 31 refers to the table group (FIGS. 5 to 9) for determining the above-described opening-related conditions, and related to the opening of the big winning opening 8 corresponding to the big hit game mode A. Determine the conditions.

  In Step 20-10-6, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the current jackpot game mode is the jackpot game mode B. Further, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 20-10-7 when the current big hit game mode is the big hit game mode B, and when the current big hit game mode is not the big hit game mode B, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 20-10-7. The process proceeds to −10-8.

  In step 20-10-7, the main CPU 31 refers to the table group (FIGS. 5 to 9) for determining the above-described release-related conditions, and related to the opening of the big winning opening 8 corresponding to the big hit game mode B. Determine the conditions.

  In step 20-10-8, the main CPU 31 refers to the table group (FIGS. 5 to 9) for determining the opening-related condition described above, and related to opening the big winning opening 8 corresponding to the big hit game mode C. Determine the conditions.

  In step 20-10-9, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to receive the big winning opening 8 (the first big winning opening 8a or the second large winning opening 8) according to the release-related conditions determined with reference to the table group (FIGS. 5 to 9). The winning opening 8b) is opened.

  In step 20-10-10, the main CPU 31 sets a value (05) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening to the control state flag.

  In Step 20-10-11, the main CPU 31 sets the opening time determined in Step 20-10-5, Step 20-10-7, or Step 20-10-8 in the big prize opening time timer.

  As described above, in the jackpot start interval management process (step 20-6), the release-related conditions for the first round in the jackpot gaming state are determined, whereas the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening (step In 20-10), the release-related conditions for the second and subsequent rounds in the big hit gaming state are determined.

  The number of rounds in this embodiment is not changed and is described as being preset (for example, 15). However, the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds starts the big hit gaming state. May be changed according to the normal game mode, the initial jackpot game mode, or the jackpot game mode.

  Further, in one round (big round) of the big hit gaming state in the present embodiment, one of the plurality of big winning holes (the first big winning hole 8a and the second big winning hole 8b) is one of the big winning holes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but it is not limited to this, but during the time of one large round, once the closed winning prize opening is opened and then closed once again. A small round (for example, one small round is 0.5 seconds) may be performed a plurality of times (a configuration similar to a so-called blade mono).

  That is, in one large round, the big winning opening that is opened is not one of the plurality of large winning openings, but can be switched every small round.

  For example, in one large round, after the small round in which the first big prize opening 8a is opened three times, the small round in which the second big prize opening 8b is opened is 1 Repeated patterns are repeated.

  At this time, the CPU 31 may determine the pattern of the big winning opening to be opened for each large round, or may determine the large winning opening to be opened for each small round.

(Actions and effects of gaming machines)
According to the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 determines the opening-related condition (game value factor) that affects the number of game balls (amount of game value) given in the jackpot gaming state as the jackpot gaming mode. By determining each time, the number of game balls given in the jackpot game state can be changed according to the game situation (jackpot game mode). That is, the gaming machine 1 can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is variable according to each jackpot game mode, by selecting the first winning port 8a (variable winning device) that is opened in the jackpot gaming state, respectively, to be opened in the jackpot gaming state. The winning device can be changed according to the game mode.

  Further, the probability that the first big prize opening 8a is selected as the big prize opening to be opened is different from the probability that the second big prize opening 8b is selected, so that the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state. , The player's interest in which of the winning prize openings (the first winning prize opening 8a and the second winning prize opening 8b) is opened can be aroused.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 selects which grand prize opening that is opened in the big hit gaming state for each round, so that which of the big prize openings (the first big prize opening 8a and the second big prize opening 8b) is selected. It is possible to further arouse the player's interest in whether the player is in an open state.

  Further, the first grand prize opening 8a is configured to make it easier for game balls to enter than the second big prize opening 8b (the first big prize opening 8a is more than the second big prize opening 8b. Therefore, the player can play a game with a sense of expectation that the first big winning opening 8a is opened in the big hit gaming state.

(First change example)
In the present embodiment, the opening time setting table 1, the prize ball setting table 1, the count setting table 1, and the V continuation setting table 1 are used. A sphere setting table 2, a count setting table 2, and a V continuation setting table 2 may be used. The description common to the various setting tables 1 and the various setting tables 3 is omitted.

  24 is a diagram showing the opening time setting table 2, FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the winning ball setting table 2, FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the count setting table 2, and FIG. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 24 to 27, various setting tables 2 are associated with non-specific symbols and specific symbols. The non-specific symbol and the specific symbol are a kind of jackpot symbol. The non-specific symbol includes, for example, a so-called non-probable variable symbol, and the specific symbol includes, for example, a so-called probabilistic variable symbol.

  Specifically, when the special symbol stop symbol is a specific symbol, the main CPU 31 is most advantageous to the player with a probability of 1/1 regardless of whether or not it is any jackpot game mode. Open conditions (for example, opening time 30 s, 15 prize balls, 10 counts, V effective time 15) are determined.

(Second modification)
In the present embodiment, the number of normal game modes has been described as three. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of normal game modes may be two or less, or four or more. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating two normal game modes. For example, in the normal gaming mode A shown in FIG. 28, in the jackpot determination for determining whether or not to change the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the probability that the gaming state is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state is the first probability. States. In the normal gaming mode B, in the big hit determination for determining whether or not to change the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state is a second probability lower than the first probability. There is a certain uncertain state. In addition, after the big hit gaming state ends on condition that the stop symbol of the special symbol is either a so-called probability variation symbol or a so-called non-probability variation symbol, the normal game mode shifts to the corresponding normal game mode A or normal game mode B. It shall be.

  Similarly, the number of jackpot game modes has been described as three. However, the number of jackpot game modes is not limited to this, and the number of jackpot game modes may be two or less, or four or more (see FIG. 29).

(Third change example)
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines a promotion / fall transition such as a normal special promotion transition, a normal special fall transition, a normal promotion transition, or a normal fall transition in accordance with the conditions in the normal game mode transition process of Step 184. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the promotion / falling transition may be determined according to other conditions.

  For example, in the normal gaming state, the main CPU 31 performs (1) the normal special promotion transition on the condition that the number of game balls launched into the game area by the launching device 82 is equal to or more than a first reference number (for example, 12000). Determination, (2) The normal promotion transition is determined on the condition that the number of game balls launched into the game area by the launching device 82 is a second reference number (for example, 6000) smaller than the first reference number, or ( 3) The normal fall transition is determined on the condition that the number of game balls launched into the game area by the launching device 82 is not less than a third reference number (for example, 600) which is smaller than the second reference number. The main CPU 31 counts the number of game balls based on an input signal from a passing switch that detects a game ball that is launched into the game area by the launching device 82. The main CPU 31 counts the number of game balls fired in the normal game state, and resets the counted number of game balls fired when the game state is shifted to the big hit game state.

  Further, the main CPU 31 maintains the normal special promotion transition until the first reference time (for example, 1 hour) elapses after the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on in the normal gaming state, and (2) the game The normal promotion transition is determined on the condition that a second reference time (for example, 7 hours) greater than the first reference time has elapsed since the power of the machine 1 is turned on, or (3) the big hit gaming state ends The normal fall transition is determined on the condition that a third reference time (for example, 10 minutes) has passed.

  Further, the main CPU 31 counts the number of times that a variation display (los reach reach) that becomes a losing out of a variation display of a special symbol that notifies the possibility that the gaming state is transferred to the big hit gaming state in the normal gaming state. (1) The normal special promotion transition is determined on the condition that the counted number is the first reference number (for example, 100) or more. (2) The second reference number is less than the first reference number. (E.g., 50) is determined as a normal promotion transition, (3) a normal fall on condition that the number of times counted reaches a third reference number (e.g., 10) which is less than the second reference number Decide on a transition. The main CPU 31 counts the number of lost reach in the normal gaming state, and resets the counted number of lost reach when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 31 determines the normal special promotion transition on the condition that the special symbol is a so-called probability variation symbol in the normal gaming state, and determines the normal fall transition on the condition that the special symbol is a so-called non-probability variation symbol. .

(Fourth modification)
In this embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines promotion / falling transition such as jackpot special promotion transition, jackpot special fall transition, jackpot promotion transition or jackpot fall transition according to the conditions in the jackpot game mode transition processing of step 185. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the promotion / falling transition may be determined according to other conditions.

  For example, the main CPU 31 counts the number of game balls that have passed through the start port 6 or the normal symbol operation gate 7 in one round, and (1) the counted number is equal to or greater than a first reference number (for example, 10). (2) The jackpot promotion transition is determined on the condition that the counted number is a second reference number (for example, 2) which is smaller than the first reference number, and (3) is counted. The big hit fall transition is determined on condition that the number is a third reference number (for example, 0) which is smaller than the second reference number.

(Fifth modification)
In the present embodiment, in the normal game mode transition process of step 184, the main CPU 31 determines the promotion / fall transition in the order of normal special promotion transition, normal promotion transition, normal fall transition, and normal special fall transition. The promotion / falling transition may be determined in any order without being limited thereto. Similarly, in the jackpot game mode transition process of step 185, the main CPU 31 determines the promotion / fall transition in the order of jackpot special promotion transition, jackpot promotion transition, jackpot fall transition, jackpot special fall transition. Without limitation, promotion / falling transition may be determined in any order.

  Further, the main CPU 31 may select any advantageous transition when various transitions are established among the various promotion / fall transitions in the normal game mode or the big hit game mode, or by random lottery. Either may be selected. Further, the main CPU 31 determines the conditions for determining the promotion transition or the fall transition in the normal game mode or the jackpot game mode (for example, in order to determine the jackpot special promotion transition, the game ball is placed in the jackpot 8 in one round. A plurality of conditions such as 13 or more balls are set, but any one of them may be used. Further, although four types of promotion / falling transition are used in the normal game mode or the big hit game mode, any three or less types may be used.

(Sixth modification)
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines the initial jackpot game mode according to the normal game mode in the initial jackpot game mode determination process in step 20-5, but the main CPU 31 is not limited to this. In addition to the normal game mode, the initial jackpot game mode may be determined according to the jackpot symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the initial big hit game mode as the big hit game mode A when the current normal game mode is B and the big hit symbol is a so-called probability variation symbol. On the other hand, the main CPU 31 determines the initial big hit game mode as the big hit game mode C when the current normal game mode is B and the big hit symbol is a so-called non-probable variable symbol.

  Further, the main CPU 31 determines the release-related condition according to the big hit game mode, but is not limited thereto, and may determine the release-related condition according to the normal game mode. The main CPU 31 may determine the normal game mode by random lottery, or may use the normal game mode in the previous game mode.

(Seventh modification)
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines the release-related condition in the first round in the big hit start interval management process in step 20-6, and 2 in the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening in step 20-10. The release-related conditions for the second and subsequent rounds are determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. The main CPU 31 sets the release-related conditions for the second and subsequent rounds in the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening in step 20-10. Instead of the determination, the related release condition determined in the jackpot start interval management process in Step 20-6 may be used over a plurality of rounds. That is, the main CPU 31 uses the release-related conditions determined according to the jackpot game mode determined in the initial jackpot game mode determination process in the second and subsequent rounds.

(Eighth modification example)
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines the jackpot game mode according to the normal game mode in the initial jackpot game mode determination process in step 20-5, but the main CPU 31 is not limited to this. Regardless of the normal game mode, one of the big hit game modes may be determined by random number lottery, or the big hit game mode at the end of the previous game may be used.

(Ninth modification)
Note that the sub CPU 31 may output a command instructing to notify the current normal game mode or jackpot game mode to the image processing circuit 44, the sound processing circuit 45, or the ramp processing circuit 46. Specifically, (1) the image processing circuit 44 causes the liquid crystal display device 4 to display a specific image, (2) the sound processing circuit 45 causes the specific sound to be output from the speakers 25L and 25R, or (3 ) When the lamp processing circuit 46 lights the lamps 26a and 26b according to a specific lighting pattern, the normal game mode or the big hit game mode is notified.

(10th modification)
A terminal such as a personal computer can reproduce a game (pachinko) executed by the gaming machine 10 in the above-described embodiment on its screen by executing a simulation game program stored in a server or the like. it can. In the following, a game reproduced on the terminal screen is called a simulation game.

  Hereinafter, a method for executing a simulation game by a terminal will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, only differences from the above-described embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 30A is a diagram for describing a method of executing a simulation game by a terminal. FIG. 30B is an overview diagram showing the terminal 110 in this modification.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, the terminal 110a and the server 100 are connected via a LAN, and the terminal 110b and the server 100 are connected via a communication line network 120.

  The server 100 stores a simulation game program for executing a simulation game on the screen 111 of the terminal 110. Moreover, the server 100 displays a simulation game on the screen 111 of the terminal 110 by executing a simulation program.

  The simulation game program includes a program for executing main processing including special symbol control processing (step 20) and normal symbol control processing (step 30), random number update processing (step 110), and switch input detection processing ( A program for executing a system timer interrupt process including step 120) and the like, a program for displaying a simulation game on the screen 111 of the terminal 110, and the like are included.

  The terminal 110 is connected to the server 100 via a LAN or a communication line network 120, and displays a simulation game on the screen 111 by a WEB browser or the like. Note that the terminal 110 may be configured to execute the simulation game program without depending on the server 100 by downloading the simulation game program from the server 100.

  Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 30B, the terminal 110 includes a screen 111, a main body unit 112, and an operation unit 113. Note that the terminal 110 includes a speaker that outputs a sound effect or a sound for notifying a player of a predetermined gaming state (a winning gaming state or a big winning gaming state).

  The screen 111 displays an image of a game area including the special symbol display device 4 and the start port 6, and displays an image such as a behavior of a game ball on the image of the game area and a special symbol variation display.

  The main body 112 is constituted by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and controls each process in the terminal 110. Note that the main body 112 stores the simulation game program when the simulation game program is downloaded.

  The operation unit 113 is configured by a keyboard or the like, and performs the same function as the firing handle 24.

  The communication line network 120 is an Internet network or a satellite communication line network that connects the server 100 and the terminal 110.

  The terminal 110 may be configured to execute a simulation game based on a simulation game program read from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  Further, the simulation game may be executed by the mobile terminal 130 shown in FIG. Specifically, it is as shown below. FIG. 31 is an overview of the mobile terminal 130. As shown in FIG. 31, the mobile terminal 130 has a screen 131 having the same function as the above-described screen 111, a speaker 132 having the same function as the above-described speaker, and a function similar to the above-described operation unit 113. And an operation unit 133.

  According to this modification, the server 100 (the terminal 110 or the mobile terminal 130) executes the simulation game based on the simulation game program, so that the player can enjoy the simulation game with the terminal 110 or the mobile terminal 130. it can.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows transition of the normal game mode in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the transition of jackpot game mode in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the open time setting table 1 in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the prize ball setting table 1 in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the count setting table 1 in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the V continuation setting table 1 in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the special winning opening determination table in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process and main process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the switch input detection process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol related switch input process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game mode transfer process in this embodiment (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the normal game mode transfer process in this embodiment (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows the normal game mode transfer process in this embodiment (the 3). It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game mode transfer process in this embodiment (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game mode transfer process in this embodiment (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the initial big hit game mode determination process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit start interval start process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer flag process in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the open time setting table 2 in this example of a change. It is a figure which shows the prize ball setting table 2 in this example of a change. It is a figure which shows the count setting table 2 in this example of a change. It is a figure which shows V continuation setting table 2 in this example of a change. It is a figure which shows the transition of the normal game mode in this example of a change (the 1). It is a figure which shows transition of the normal game mode in this example of a change (the 2). It is a figure for demonstrating the method to perform the simulation of a game machine (the 1). It is a figure for demonstrating the method to perform the simulation of a game machine (the 2).

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 4 ... Liquid crystal display device, 6 ... Start opening, 6a ... Start opening solenoid, 6S ... Start winning ball switch, 7 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 7S ... Passing ball switch, 8 ... Large Winning entrance, 8c, 8d ... Large winning opening solenoid, 8e, 8f ... Seesaw solenoid, 16 ... General winning opening, 16S ... General winning ball switch, 24 ... Launch handle, 25L, 25R ... Speaker, 26a, 26b ... Lamp, 28S ... V / count switch, 29S ... count switch, 30 ... main control circuit, 31 ... main CPU, 32 ... main ROM, 33 ... main RAM, 34 ... serial communication IC, 40 ... sub control circuit, 41 ... sub CPU, 42 ... sub ROM, 43 ... sub RAM, 44 ... image control circuit, 45 ... sound control circuit, 46 ... lamp control circuit, 80 ... dispensing / launching control circuit, 81 Dispensing device, 82 ... launching device, 100 ... server, 110, 110a, 110b ... terminal, 111 ... screen, 112 ... main body, 113 ... input unit, 120 ... communication network, 130 ... mobile terminal, 131 ... screen, 132 ... Speaker, 133 ... Input section

Claims (4)

A jackpot judging means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and a variable prize that can be changed to an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter. As a device, the first variable pitching device and the second variable winning device provided in a game area where the game ball can roll, and the closing when it is determined to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state Variable winning device control means for setting the variable winning device in the open state to the open state, and when a game ball enters the variable winning device in the big hit gaming state, a predetermined game value is given to the player A gaming machine comprising a granting means,
In the first game mode that is shifted from the second game mode in response to the establishment of the first condition, one of the first variable pitching device and the second variable winning device is the one. A first selection means for selecting a variable winning device as the variable winning device to be opened in the jackpot gaming state;
In the second game mode that is shifted from the first game mode in response to the establishment of the second condition, any one of the first variable pitching device and the second variable winning device A second selection means for selecting one of the variable winning devices as the variable winning device to be opened in the jackpot gaming state;
The gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the first selection means and the second selection means select the first variable winning device is different from the probability that the second variable winning device is selected. The variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device from the open state of the variable winning device in the closed state until the variable winning device is again in the closed state until one round.
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first selection unit and the second selection unit select the variable winning device that is in the released state in the jackpot gaming state for each round. .   In the first game mode and the second game mode, there is provided factor determining means for respectively determining game value factors that affect the amount of the predetermined game value given by the grant means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. A jackpot judging means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and a variable prize that can be changed to an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter. As a device, a first variable pitching device and a second variable winning device provided in a game area where a game ball can roll, and when it is determined that the game state is to be transferred to the big hit gaming state, the closing Variable winning device control means for setting the variable winning device in the open state to the open state, and when a game ball enters the variable winning device in the big hit gaming state, a predetermined game value is given to the player A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine provided with an adding means,
In the first game mode that is shifted from the second game mode in response to the establishment of the first condition, one of the first variable pitching device and the second variable winning device is the The first selection means for selecting the variable winning device as the variable winning device to be opened in the jackpot gaming state, and the first game mode is shifted in response to the second condition being satisfied. In the second game mode, one of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device is set to the open state in the big hit gaming state. A second selection unit that selects the variable winning device, and the probability that the first selecting unit and the second selection unit select the first variable winning device selects the second variable winning device. Different from the probability of Simulation program, characterized in that to execute a simulation of the technique machine.

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