JP2007185307A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of displaying a plurality of types of performance symbols suited to the pinball game machine having a plurality of operation-start holes and special symbol display devices of the number equivalent to that of the operation-start holes. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is so formed that a time obtained by adding a prescribed time to a residual time of the variable time of performance symbols, which are variably displayed interlocked with the ball entering in one operation-start hole, at a time when a ball enters the other operation-start hole is defined as a variation time of the performance symbols caused by the entering of the ball in the other operation-start hole. When a prescribed time elapses after finishing a big win game produced by the ball entering in one operation-start hole, this game machine produces a big win game by the ball entering in the other operation-start hole to make a player feels as if a big win game continuously and almost incessantly occurs and give a great satisfaction to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is effective when applied to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine or an arrangement ball game machine.

  In a general ball game machine, when a game ball enters (wins) at a start port, a change in a symbol displayed on a liquid crystal display, a 7-segment display, or the like is started. Then, when the symbol that has been changed is stopped and displayed with a specific symbol, a prize state corresponding to the symbol that has been stopped and displayed is given to the player. For this reason, many players wish to win a so-called “big hit” and play a game by launching a game ball aiming at the starting port (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Therefore, in the bullet ball game machine described in Patent Document 1, by providing a symbol variable display device having a plurality of start openings and a number of display areas corresponding to the plurality of start openings, It is interesting.
JP 2000-217991 A

By the way, in a general ball game machine, when the variable symbol display is started, the variable symbol display is started on the effect symbol display device constituted by a liquid crystal display or the like. .
However, as in the invention described in Patent Document 1, in a ball game machine having a plurality of start openings and a number of special symbol display devices corresponding to the start openings, it is possible to produce effect symbols associated with entering the first start opening. The problem is how to execute the display and the display of the effect symbol accompanying the entry to the second starting port.

  In view of the above points, the present invention makes it possible to win a big hit on a player by using a plurality of types of effect symbols suitable for a ball game machine having a plurality of start openings and a number of special symbol display devices corresponding to these. An object is to provide a ball game machine capable of enhancing expectation.

  It is another object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine capable of producing an unprecedented effective performance.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a starter device comprising a first starter port and a second starter port provided in the game area and a ball entering the first starter port are interlocked. A special symbol display device in which special symbols are variably displayed, a second special symbol display device in which special symbols are variably displayed in conjunction with entering the second starting port, and a special game advantageous to the player That has been entered in the first starting opening, the first lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the special game, and that the player has entered the second starting slot The second special game lottery means for deciding whether or not to execute the special game, and the other one when entering the starting port of the first starting port and the second starting port First variation time determining means for determining a variation time to be displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with a ball entering the starting port The first variation time determining means adds a predetermined time to the remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the one start port at the time of entering the other start port. It is characterized in that the variable time is a variable time.

  Thereby, the variation display time of the first special symbol displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display device and the variation display time of the second special symbol displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device are associated with each other. Since there are two start ports and two special symbol display devices, and the variable display time of the first special symbol and the variable display time of the second special symbol are respectively determined separately Compared to, it is possible to show the player more effectively lost or jackpot.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 2, the ball enters the starting port of either the first starting port or the second starting port, and by the first special game lottery means or the second special game lottery means, It turns out that it is found that a special game is won, and the player enters the other starting port and wins a special game by the first special game lottery means or the second special game lottery means. In this case, the first variation time determining means adds a predetermined time to the remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the one start port at the time of entering the other start port. It is characterized in that the variable time is a variable time.

  As a result, in the present invention, since the big hit game generated with the ball entering the one starting port ends after the predetermined time elapses, the big hit game with the ball entering the other starting port occurs. From the viewpoint of the player, the big hit game is generated continuously with almost no break, which can give a great satisfaction to the player.

  In other words, as soon as a big hit occurs, the next big hit is generated to make the player feel the game interest, and it is possible to give an impression that the game machine has a high possibility of consecutive big hits.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a ball game machine capable of displaying a plurality of types of effect symbols suitable for a ball game machine having a plurality of start ports and a number of special symbol display devices corresponding to these.

  In the invention according to claim 3, the ball enters the starting port of either the first starting port or the second starting port, and the first special game lottery means or the second special game lottery means When it is found that the player wins the game, and the other player is found to win the special game, the first variable time determination means adds the predetermined time to the remaining time of the variable time. It is characterized by.

As a result, in the present invention, when a predetermined time elapses after the change of the special symbol generated with the ball entering the one starting port is completed, the big hit game accompanying the ball entering the other starting port is appear. Therefore, from the player's point of view, it will develop into a super-reach with high reliability after entering one of the starting holes, and even if it loses, a big hit game will occur immediately afterwards.
After being disappointed, it gives the impression that a reversal jackpot of excitement has occurred and can give a great satisfaction to the player.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the effect symbol display device in which the effect symbol is variably displayed in conjunction with the ball entering the starter device, and the variation time determined by the first variation time determination means. It is characterized by comprising an effect symbol control means for changing the effect symbol.

  Thereby, in addition to the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device, the effect symbol display device is provided, and the player generally pays attention to the effect symbol display device. Therefore, the special symbols displayed on the two special symbol display devices in relation to each other can be displayed as one effect symbol, and it is as if a series of effects are displayed on the effect symbol display device. Production can be done frequently.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the first holding storage means for storing the random number value that has entered the first starting port with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the random number value that has entered the second starting port has a predetermined number. The second hold storage means for storing the upper limit as the upper limit, and when the ball enters one of the first start port and the second start port, the change display is linked to the ball entering the other start port Second variation time determining means for determining a variation time to be generated, and the second variation time determining means is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the entry into one start port at the time of entering the other start port. The remaining time of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is divided with the number of reserved memories of the other start port stored in the first reserved storage means or the second reserved storage means as an upper limit, and the time less than the divided time is divided into the other And the same type of notice operation is changed within the fluctuation time of the other start port. Characterized by each broadcast.

Thereby, it is possible to produce continuous notification within a plurality of variable displays of the second special symbol or the first special symbol with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a means for giving a special game advantageous to the player and a first determination for determining whether or not to execute the special game is made by performing a lottery determination by entering the first starting port. The special game lottery means, the second special game lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the special game by entering the second start opening, and the first start opening A first holding storage means for storing a random number with a predetermined number as an upper limit; a second holding storage means for storing a random number entered into the second starting opening with a predetermined number as an upper limit; a first starting opening and a first And a second variation time determining means for determining a variation time that is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the entry into the other start port when a ball enters one of the two start ports. The variation time determining means is connected to the ball entering one start port when the ball enters the other start port. The remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed is divided with the number of reserved memories of the other start opening stored in the first reserved storage means or the second reserved storage means as the upper limit, and the divided time The following time is defined as the other variation time, and the same type of notice operation is notified for each variation within the variation time of the other start port.

  Thereby, in the present invention, the remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the one start opening at the time of entering the other start opening is the first reserved storage means or Dividing the number of reserved memories of the other starting port stored in the second holding storage means as the upper limit, the time less than the divided time as the other variation time, within the variation time of the other starting port of the same type Since the notice operation is notified for each change, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a ball entering either one of the start ports to be notified may be a big hit, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a so-called seven machine type ball and ball game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a game machine). Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. This will be explained based on.

1. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the gaming board 7.
As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame (main body frame) 2, a middle frame (not shown), a front frame 3, an upper plate portion 4, a lower plate portion 5, and a launch handle 6. Etc., and a game board 7 is arranged in the front frame 3.

  Here, the middle frame is assembled to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge (not shown) provided on the left end side of the outer frame 2, and the front frame 3 is disposed on the front surface of the middle frame. In the state, it is supported so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame on the left end side of the middle frame.

  In addition, the upper plate part 4 is disposed in front of the middle frame and below the front frame 3 and is supported by the middle frame so as to be opened and closed on the left end side of the middle frame. 4, a discharge port (not shown) for allowing the game balls accumulated in the upper plate part 4 to flow down, a ball outlet button (not shown) for opening and closing the discharge port, and a game A ball rental / return button (not shown) is provided.

On the other hand, a lower tray 5 provided below the upper tray 4 has a discharge port (not shown) or an ashtray (not shown) for discharging game balls stored in the lower tray 5 from the gaming machine 1. Etc.) etc. are provided.
The firing handle 6 is an operating means that is disposed on the right side of the lower plate portion 5 and operates a game ball launching device unit (not shown). The launching handle 6 includes a launching handle 6. There are provided a touch switch (not shown) for detecting that the touch is touched, a launch stop switch (not shown) for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball, and the like.

  Further, in the gaming board 7 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area 7c is formed by an outer rail 7a and an inner rail 7b provided on the surface of the gaming board 7, In this game area 7c, there are a central device 8, a plurality of (in this embodiment, two) starting openings 9a, 9b, a variable winning device 10, a normal symbol operating gate 11, and a number of obstacle nails (see FIG. Etc.) are provided. Hereinafter, the start port 9a is referred to as the first start port 9a, the start port 9b is referred to as the second start port 9b, and the start ports 9a and 9b are collectively referred to as the start port 9.

  The central device 8 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 7c, and includes an effect display device 8a that mainly displays an effect design, and a special symbol display device 8b that displays a special symbol. ing. Here, the special symbol is a symbol indicating a lottery result of a prize mode performed when a game ball enters the starting port 9, and in this embodiment, numbers 1 to 9 are displayed as special symbols. Yes.

  Then, the effect display device 8a is interlocked with the first effect display device 81a in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in conjunction with the ball entering the first start port 9a and the ball entering the second start port 9b. It has the 2nd effect display apparatus 82a by which the design for an effect is variably displayed.

  In addition, the special symbol display device 8b, like the effect display device 8a, has a first special symbol display device 81b and a second start port 9b in which the special symbols are variably displayed in conjunction with the ball entering the first start port 9a. It has a second special symbol display device 82b in which special symbols are variably displayed in conjunction with entering the ball.

  The symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 81b and the symbol displayed on the first effect display device 81a start to fluctuate almost simultaneously and stop to fluctuate almost at the same time. The display results always match. That is, when displaying a combination of symbols that is a big hit on the first special symbol display device 81b, the first effect display device 81a always displays a combination of symbols that is a big hit.

  Further, since this relationship is the same as the relationship between the second special symbol display device 82b and the second effect display device 82a, the player can display the effect display device 8a, that is, the first effect display device 81a and the second effect display. It is possible to play a game while paying attention only to the content displayed on the device 82a.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect display device 81a and the second effect display device 82a are both configured by a liquid crystal panel, and the first special symbol display device 81b and the second special symbol display device 82b are both 7-segment display. It is composed of a container.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch S1 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the normal symbol operation gate 11, and the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch S1 causes the game ball to move the normal symbol operation gate 11. When it is detected that the symbol has passed, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 8c (see FIG. 3) fluctuates, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, one kind of odd number is stopped and displayed. When is stopped, the start port 9 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  The first start port 9a and the second start port 9b are so-called tulip type ordinary electric accessories, and are provided in the first start port 9a and the second start port 9b by opening and closing a pair of wing pieces on the left and right. The winning opening is opened and closed. And, in the inside, start ports (ordinary electric accessories) winning detection switches S2a and S2b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and an actuator (not shown) for operating the wing piece portion. Is provided.

  In addition, the holding lamp 8d can make a lottery of whether or not a special gaming state (so-called jackpot game) can be performed out of the number of gaming balls that have entered the starting port 9 (hereinafter referred to as this number). In this embodiment, up to four special symbol memory reservation numbers can be reserved for each start port 9a, 9b.

  Of the holding lamp 8d, the holding lamp 81d on the left side of the drawing indicates the number of special symbols stored on the first starting port 9a, and among the holding lamps 8d, the holding lamp 82d on the right side of the drawing shows the special design relating to the second starting port 9b. Indicates the number of storage holds.

  The variable winning device 10 includes a large winning port 10a which is positioned substantially at the center of the variable winning device 10 and opens in a strip shape, an opening / closing plate 10b for opening / closing the large winning port 10a, and an actuator 10c for opening / closing the opening / closing plate 10b. (See FIG. 3), a V winning opening and a general winning opening (not shown), which are specific areas through which game balls pass after winning the big winning opening 10a, and a winning ball detection switch S3 (see FIG. 3). 3) and the like.

In the lowermost part of the game board 7, there is provided an out port 12 for discharging game balls that have not won any of the winning ports such as the starting port 9 and the big winning port 10a to the outside of the game board 7. Yes.
2. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the electronic control device 20 of the gaming machine 1.

  The electronic control device 20 includes a main control unit 21, a payout control unit 22 that mainly controls payout of prize balls, an effect symbol control unit 23 that controls display of an effect symbol (effect display device 8 a), and an effect It has a sub-control unit such as a sound / lamp control unit 24 for controlling sound and illumination.

  The effect display device 8a is controlled by the effect symbol control unit 23, which is one of the sub-control units, whereas the special symbol display device 8b (the first special symbol display device 81b and the second special symbol display). The device 82b) and the normal symbol display device 8c are directly controlled by the main controller 21.

  The input / output circuit unit (not shown) of the main control unit 21 includes game symbol detection means such as a normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch S1, a start opening winning detection switch S2a, S2b, a winning ball detection switch S3, In addition, various actuators 10c and the like are connected.

  The winning ball detection switches S1 and S3 are connected to the input / output circuit portion of the main control unit 21 via the relay board 28, and the start opening winning detection switch S2 and the special symbol display device 8b (first special symbol display device 81b). And the second special symbol display device 82b), the normal symbol display device 8c, the various actuators 10c, and the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch S1 are directly connected to the input / output circuit unit of the main control unit 21 without the relay board 28. It is connected.

  In addition, to the connector output section (not shown) of the sound / lamp control section 24, various lamp boards 24a and various LED boards 25b mounted on the stage lamps and LEDs, and a speaker that outputs stage sounds. An audio output board 24c or the like for driving (not shown) is connected, and lamps, LEDs, and speakers connected to these boards are turned on / off or flashing according to the progress of the game. I do.

  Further, the payout control unit 22 is connected with a prize ball payout device 22a for paying out a prize ball, a launching device control unit 22b for launching a game ball into the game board 7, and a payout terminal board 22c. Various switches (not shown) such as a firing stop switch, a tank ball breakage detection switch, and a supply ball breakage detection switch are connected to the payout terminal board 22c.

  Incidentally, in FIG. 3, solid arrows indicate signal lines through which signals flow, and broken arrows indicate power supply paths to the control units 21 to 24, and power from the power source is a power receiving board first. 25, and after being converted to a predetermined voltage by the power supply unit 26, it is supplied from the distribution board 27 to the respective control units 21 to 24.

3. Control of gaming machine 1 3.1. Main control routine (see Fig. 4)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the main control routine executed by the main control unit 21 in the present embodiment. This main control is performed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on and becomes ready for gaming. Executed.

  First, information of various game ball detection switches such as the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch S1, the start opening winning detection switches S2a and S2b, and the winning ball detection switch S3 is read, and the read information is stored in a RAM (not shown). Or the like (S1).

  Next, random numbers necessary for the determination of success / failure performed in the normal symbol game processing routine and the special symbol game processing routine described later are updated (S3), and the start port 9 is based on the game ball detection switch information stored in S1. Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won (entered) any of the winning ports such as the grand winning port 10a (S5).

  When winning (S5: YES), information corresponding to the winning (hereinafter referred to as winning detection information) is stored or rewritten in storage means such as RAM (S7), and no winning is made. (S5: NO), the winning detection information is not stored or rewritten. In the present embodiment, an integer greater than or equal to 0 is stored as the winning detection information. When the winning detection information is 0, it means that no winning has occurred, and when the winning detection information is 1 or more, any It means that a game ball has won a prize.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the winning detection information is 0, that is, whether or not a game ball has won any one of the winning holes (S9), and it is determined that the game ball has won any of the winning holes. If so (S9: YES), after a command for paying out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning detection information is transmitted to the prize ball payout device 22a (S11), a normal symbol game processing routine is executed (S11). S13).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has not won any winning opening (S9: NO), a command to pay out the number of prize balls is not transmitted to the prize ball payout device 22a. A normal symbol game processing routine is executed (S13). Details of the normal symbol game processing routine will be described later.

  When the normal symbol game processing routine (S13) is completed, a normal electric game game processing routine (details will be described later) is executed (S15), and then a special symbol game processing routine (details will be described later). (S17).

  When the special symbol game processing routine (S17) is completed, a special electric-powered object game processing routine (details will be described later) is executed (S19), and then a composite winning prize processing routine (details will be described later), and then a composite winning a prize. A cancellation processing routine (details will be described later) is executed (S20, S21).

Thereafter, the process returns to S1 and S5 to S21 are repeated again unless the game such as the power supply of the gaming machine 1 is shut off.
3.2. Normal symbol game processing routine (see FIGS. 5 and 6)
5 and 6 are flowcharts showing an outline of the normal symbol game processing routine in the present embodiment. When the normal symbol game processing routine is started, first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 11 is determined. Is determined (S101), and when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 11 (S101: YES), the normal symbol memory holding number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined (S103), and when it is determined that the normal symbol storage suspension number is less than the predetermined number (S103: NO), the current normal symbol storage suspension number is increased by 1, The random number updated in S3 (see FIG. 4) is stored (S105).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 11 (S101: NO) and when it is determined that the normal symbol memory holding number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (S103: YES), The next control step is executed without storing the random number updated in S3 (see FIG. 4).

  The normal symbol memory holding number is a predetermined number or less, and is executed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 11 out of the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 11. The hit judgment (S115) that has not been executed yet is said.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the start port 9 is open (S107). If the start port 9 is open (S107: YES), the normal symbol game When the processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine. On the other hand, when the start port 9 is closed (S107: NO), whether or not the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 8c is variably displayed. It is determined (S109).

  When the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 8c is variably displayed (S109: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has passed (S125), and the normal symbol display is performed. If it is determined that the normal symbol displayed on the device 8c is not variably displayed (S109: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 8c is stopped. (S111).

  At this time, if it is determined that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 8c is stopped and displayed (S111: YES), it is determined whether or not the time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol has elapsed. (S131).

Note that the normal symbol stop time (ordinary symbol display time) is the time required for the player to recognize the stopped normal symbol and is 0.5 seconds in this embodiment.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 8c is not stopped (S111: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol storage suspension number is 0 (S113). When it is determined that the normal symbol memory holding number is 0 (S113: YES), the normal symbol game processing routine is finished and the process returns to the main control routine, and it is determined that the normal symbol memory holding number is not 0. If it is determined (S113: NO), a hit determination is made based on the random number stored in S105, and the number of normal symbol storage is reduced by 1 (S115).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the function for shortening the normal symbol variation time is operating (S117), and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time shortening function is operating (S117: YES), the normal symbol is determined. After the normal symbol variation time for operating the variation time shortening function is set (S119), the normal symbol is varied (S123), the normal symbol game processing routine is terminated, and the process returns to the main control routine.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time shortening function is not operating (S117: NO), after the normal symbol variation time for non-operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function is set (S121), The symbol is changed (S123), the normal symbol game processing routine is ended, and the process returns to the main control routine.

  If it is determined that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 8c is variably displayed (S109: YES), and it is determined that the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S125). : YES), after the variation of the normal symbol is stopped (S127), the normal symbol display time is set (S129). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed (S125: NO), the normal symbol game processing routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display time set in S129 has elapsed (S131). If it is determined that the normal symbol display time has not elapsed (S131: NO), the normal symbol game is performed. When the processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine and it is determined that the normal symbol display time has elapsed (S131: YES), the symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 8c is the normal electric accessory. It is determined whether or not it is stopped by a symbol that opens the starting port 9 (S133). If it is determined that the symbol has not been stopped by a symbol that opens the starting port 9 (S133: NO), a normal symbol is determined. When it is determined that the game process routine is finished and the process returns to the main control routine, and the process is stopped with the symbol that opens the start port 9 (S133: YES), the normal electric accessory release extension function, that is, Function to extend the time of opening the Doguchi 9 is determined whether or not operating (S135).

  If it is determined that the normal electric accessory opening extension function is operating (S135: YES), after the opening time of the start port 9 is set when the normal electric accessory opening extension function is operated (S137). At the set time, the start port 9 is opened (S141), the normal symbol game processing routine is terminated, and the process returns to the main control routine.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory opening extension function is not activated (S135: NO), after the opening time of the start port 9 when the normal electric accessory opening extension function is not activated is set (S139). ), The start port 9 is opened at the set time (S141), the normal symbol game processing routine is terminated, and the process returns to the main control routine.

3.3. Normal electric game game processing routine (see FIG. 7)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an outline of the ordinary electric accessory game processing routine in the present embodiment. When the ordinary electric accessory game processing routine is started, first, whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is operating, That is, it is determined whether the start port 9 is open (S143).

  If it is determined that the start port 9 is not open, that is, the start port 9 is closed (S143: NO), the ordinary electric utility game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine, while the start is started. When it is determined that the opening 9 is open (S143: YES), the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory since the start opening 9 is opened in S141, that is, the start opening set in S137 or S139. It is determined whether or not the time for opening 9 has elapsed (S145).

  As a result of this determination, when it is determined that the elapsed time from when the start port 9 is opened exceeds the normal electric component operating time (S145: YES), the start port 9 is closed and the normal electric combination is performed. When the physical game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine (S149), on the other hand, when it is determined that the elapsed time from when the start port 9 is opened is less than the normal electric accessory operating time (S145). : NO), it is determined whether or not a specified number of game balls have been won in the ordinary electric accessory, that is, the starting port 9 (S147).

  If it is determined that a prescribed number of game balls have been won at the starting port 9 (S147: YES), the starting port 9 is closed, the ordinary electric game game processing routine is terminated, and the process returns to the main control routine (S149). On the other hand, if it is determined that a prescribed number of game balls have not won in the starting port 9 (S147: NO), the ordinary electric accessory game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine.

3.4. Special normal symbol game processing routine (see FIGS. 8 to 10)
8 to 10 are flowcharts showing an outline of the special normal symbol game processing routine in the present embodiment. When the special normal symbol game processing routine is started, first, the start port 9, that is, the first start port 9a or It is determined whether or not a game ball enters (wins) the second start port 9b (S201). Whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are correct is determined based on the incoming game balls of the first start port 9a and the second start port 9b. Here, for convenience of explanation, one start port One special symbol will be explained as having entered the ball. A similar process is performed at the other start port.

  If it is determined that a game ball has entered the start port 9 (S201: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). (S203) If it is determined that the number of special symbol storage suspensions is less than the predetermined number (S203: NO), the current number of special symbol storage suspensions is incremented by 1 and S3 (see FIG. 4) is reached. The updated random number is stored (S205).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the start port 9 (S201: NO), and when it is determined that the number of special symbol storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (S203: YES), S3 The next control step is executed without storing the random number updated in (see FIG. 4).

  Note that the special symbol memory reservation number is a predetermined number or less, and is executed when a game ball enters the start port 9 out of the number of game balls that have entered the start port 9. The hit determinations (S217, S219) are those that have not been executed yet. In this embodiment, the special symbol storage suspension number is set for each of the first start port 9a and the second start port 9b.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation, that is, whether or not a signal indicating that the special winning opening 10a can be opened is issued from the main control unit 21 to the actuator 10c (S207). If it is determined that a signal for opening 10a has been issued (S207: YES), the special normal symbol game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the signal for opening the special winning opening 10a has not been issued (S207: NO), it is determined whether or not the symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 8b has changed (S209). ) When it is determined that the symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 8b is fluctuating (S209: YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S231), and the special symbol is displayed. When it is determined that the symbol displayed on the display device 8b is stopped (S209: NO), it is determined whether the special symbol is stopped or not (S211).

  Note that the special symbol variation time is a time during which the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 8b is variably displayed, and is specifically the time set in S223 or S225. Further, the stop symbol display time is a time required for the player to recognize the special symbol displayed as stopped, and is 0.5 seconds in this embodiment.

  Then, when it is determined that the special symbol is stopped and it is determined that it is during the stop symbol display time (S211: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol display time has passed (S239). When it is determined that it is not during the stop symbol display time (SS211: NO), it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol storage is 0 (S213).

  At this time, if it is determined that the number of special symbol storage hold is 0 (S213: YES), the special symbol game processing routine ends and returns to the main control routine, and the special symbol storage reservation number is not 0. Is determined (S213: NO), it is determined whether or not a probability variation function (hereinafter abbreviated as a probability variation function) that increases the probability of a big hit (special game) state compared to the normal operation is activated. (S215).

  If it is determined that the probability variation function is activated (S215: YES), the jackpot determination is performed based on the random number stored in S205 and the success / failure table at the time of the probability variation function activation, and the number of special symbol memory holds Is decreased by 1 (S217). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation function is not activated (S215: NO), the jackpot determination is performed based on the random number stored in S205 and the success / failure table when the probability variation function is not activated, and the special symbol storage is suspended. The number is decreased by 1 (S219).

Here, the success / failure table when the probability variation function is activated is set such that the probability of winning a big hit is higher than the success / failure table when the probability variation function is not activated.
Next, it is determined whether or not a function (hereinafter, abbreviated as a time shortening function) that shortens the variable display time when the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 8b as compared with the normal time is operating. (S221), when it is determined that the time-shortening function is operating (S221: YES), after setting the special symbol variation time based on the special symbol variation time setting table at the time-shortening function activation (S223), After selecting and storing the special symbol variation pattern (S226), the special symbol variation display is started (S227), and the design symbol designation command to be displayed on the effect display device 8a is transmitted to the effect symbol control unit 23. After that (S229), the special symbol game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine. Details of S226 (see FIGS. 15 to 18) will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the time-shortening function is not activated (S221: NO), the special symbol variation time is set based on the special symbol variation time setting table when the time-shortening function is not activated (S225). Next, the variation pattern of the special symbol is selected and stored (S226). Details of S226 (see FIGS. 15 to 18) will be described later.

  Next, the variable symbol display is started (S227), and an effect symbol designation command to be displayed on the effect display device 8a is transmitted to the effect symbol control unit 23 (S229), and then the special symbol game processing routine is ended. Then, the process returns to the main control routine.

  If the special symbol is changing (S209: YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S231), and it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed. In this case (S231: NO), the special symbol game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine. If it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S231: YES), the special symbol variation display is displayed. When stopped (S233), a command for stopping the display of the effect symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control unit 23 (S235), and after the stop symbol display time of the special symbol is set (S237), the special symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the stop symbol display time has elapsed (S239).

  If it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S239: NO), the special symbol game processing routine ends and returns to the main control routine, and the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S239: YES), it is determined whether or not the symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 8b is a specific symbol that activates the condition device, that is, a specific symbol that is a big hit. (S241).

  At this time, when it is determined that the symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 8b is the specific symbol (S241: YES), the operation of the conditional device, that is, the big hit flag is set and the big hit game is set. At the same time (S261), the accessory continuous operation device is activated (S262). On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 8b is not the specific symbol (S241: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability changing function is activated (S243).

  If it is determined that the probability variation function is activated (S243: YES), the number of special symbol variations during the probability variation function activation (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation variation frequency) is counted (S245). It is determined whether or not the counted number of fluctuations at the time of probability variation has reached a predetermined number (10000 in this embodiment) (S247), and the number of times of variation at the time of probability variation is less than the predetermined number. If it is determined (S247: NO), the special symbol game processing routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine. If it is determined that the counted number of fluctuations at the time of probability change has reached a predetermined number of times ( S247: YES), after stopping the probability changing function, the time shortening function, the opening time extending function of the ordinary electric accessory (starting port 9), and the normal symbol changing time reducing function (S281 to S287), the special figure Game processing routine is finished and returns to the main control routine.

In this embodiment, since the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change is set to 10000, the probability variation state will continue substantially until the next big hit, considering the big hit probability at the time of probability change.
Further, when it is determined that the symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 8b is the specific symbol (S241: YES), after the operation of the conditional device is started, that is, from the main control unit 21 to the big prize opening 10a. Is issued (S261), it is determined whether or not the probability changing function is currently operating (S263).

  If it is determined that the probability variation function is currently operating (S263: YES), the probability variation function, the time shortening function, the normal electric accessory (starting port 9) open time extension function, and the normal symbol variation time After stopping the shortening function (S265-S271), the special symbol game processing routine is ended and the process returns to the main control routine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation function is not currently operating (S263: NO), it is determined whether or not the time reduction function is operating (S273), and it is determined that the time reduction function is not operating. If this is the case (S273: NO), the special symbol game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time-saving function is activated (S273: YES), the time-saving function, the ordinary electric accessory After stopping the opening time extension function of the (start port 9) and the normal symbol variation time shortening function (S275 to S279), the special symbol game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine.

  Further, when it is determined that the symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 8b is not the specific symbol (241: NO) and the probability variation function is not activated (S243: NO), the time-saving function Is determined (S249). If the time saving function is not activated (S249: NO), the special symbol game processing routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the time reduction function is activated (S249: YES), the number of fluctuations of the special symbol during the operation of the time reduction function (hereinafter referred to as the time fluctuation variation) is counted (S251). It is determined whether or not the counted number of short-time fluctuations has reached a predetermined number (S253).

  If it is determined that the counted number of short-time fluctuations is less than a predetermined number (S253: NO), the special symbol game processing routine ends and returns to the main control routine. Is determined to have reached a predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment) (S253: YES), the time-shortening function, the function of extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (starting port 9), And after stopping the fluctuation | variation time shortening function of a normal symbol (S255-S259), a special symbol game process routine is complete | finished and it returns to a main control routine.

3.5. Special electric game game processing routine (see FIGS. 11 and 12)
FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are flowcharts showing an outline of the special electric game game processing routine in the present embodiment. When this ordinary electric game game processing routine is started, first, the special winning opening 10a is continuously displayed. It is determined whether or not the accessory increasing operation device to be opened is operating, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is a big hit gaming state (S289).

  If it is determined that the game state is not a big hit game state (S289: NO), the special electric accessory game process routine is terminated and the process returns to S1 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is a big hit game state (S289: YES), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 10a is open (S291), and it is determined that the big winning opening 10a is open. If it is determined (S291: YES), it is determined whether or not an elapse time has passed a predetermined time from when the special winning opening 10a is opened (S293).

  At this time, when it is determined that the predetermined time set in advance has not elapsed since the grand prize opening 10a was opened (S293: NO), the big prize opening 10a was entered (winning). It is determined whether or not the number of game balls has reached a predetermined number (maximum number of winnings) (S295). On the other hand, if an elapse time has passed a predetermined time from when the big winning opening 10a is opened. If it is determined (S293: YES), after the special winning opening 10a is closed (S297), the special electric accessory game processing routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine.

  If it is determined that the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 10a has reached the maximum number of prizes (S295: YES), after the special prize opening 10a is closed (S297), the special electric accessory When the game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine, and it is determined that the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 10a has not reached the maximum number of prizes (S295: NO), the big prize opening 10a. Without being closed, the special electric accessory game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine.

  If it is determined that the special winning opening 10a is not open (S291: NO), the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory, that is, the number of times the special winning opening 10a is opened has reached a preset number. Is determined (S299), and if the number of times the special winning opening 10a is opened does not reach the preset number (S299: NO), has the time to close the special winning opening 10a elapsed? It is determined whether or not (S301).

  If the time for closing the special winning opening 10a has not elapsed (S301: NO), the special electric accessory game processing routine ends and the main control routine is maintained while the closed state of the special winning opening 10a is maintained. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time for closing the big prize opening 10a has passed (S301: YES), after the big prize opening 10a is opened (S303), the special electric game game processing routine Ends and the process returns to the main control routine.

  In addition, when it is determined that the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 10a has reached the maximum winning number (S299: YES), the end of the big hit gaming state, that is, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device is performed. Stop (S305, S306). Next, it is determined whether the condition device is operated according to a specific symbol, that is, whether the jackpot game ended this time is won according to a predetermined specific symbol (S307). When it is determined that the big hit (the so-called probability change big hit) at which the probability variation function is started is determined (S307: YES), the probability variation function, the time shortening function, the normal electric accessory (starting port 9) open time extension function, and the ordinary After the operation of the symbol variation time shortening function is started (S309 to S315), the special electric accessory game processing routine is ended and the process returns to the main control routine.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that a predetermined specific symbol is not won (so-called normal jackpot) (S307: NO), the opening time extension function of the ordinary electric accessory (starting port 9) and the variation time of the ordinary symbol After the operation of the shortening function is started (S317 to S321), the special electric accessory game processing routine ends and the process returns to the main control routine.

3.6. Complex winning process routine (see Fig. 13)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an outline of the composite winning time processing routine in the present embodiment. When the composite winning time processing routine is started, first, a big hit due to a ball entering the first starting port 9a is currently in progress. Whether the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 81b (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) stops at a specific symbol that is a big hit until the last round of the big hit game It is determined whether it is in the state of (S401).

  If it is determined that it is not a big hit (S401: NO), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is variably displayed (S403). (S401: YES), the composite winning time process routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine.

  If it is determined that the first special symbol is variably displayed (S403: YES), whether or not the current determination of the first special symbol variably displayed is a big hit, that is, the gaming state. Is determined to be a big hit game (S405), and if it is determined that the first special symbol being changed is a big hit (S405: YES), the second special It is determined whether or not the symbol is changing (S407).

  If it is determined that the second special symbol is changing (S407: YES), the suspension of the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted, and the second special symbol is continuously changed ( S409) After the player is informed that the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously displayed without being stopped (S411), the combined prize winning process routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine. .

If it is determined that the second special symbol is not fluctuating (S407: NO), the combined prize winning process routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine.
In addition, when it is determined that the first special symbol is not variably displayed (S403: NO), and when it is determined that the first special symbol being fluctuated is not a big hit (S405: NO) ) Currently, whether or not it is a big hit by entering the second starting opening 9b, that is, any state from when the second special symbol stops at a specific symbol that is a big hit until the final round of the big hit game It is determined whether or not (S413).

  If it is determined that a big hit is made (S413: YES), the composite winning time process routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine. On the other hand, if it is determined that a big win is not made (S413: NO) ), It is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing (S415).

  At this time, when it is determined that the second special symbol is not changing (S415: NO), the composite winning time process routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine, and it is determined that the second special symbol is changing. If it is determined (S415: YES), it is determined whether or not the determination of whether or not the second special symbol that is currently variably displayed is a big hit (S417).

  If it is determined that the winning determination of the changing second special symbol is not a big win (S417: NO), the composite winning time processing routine is ended and the process returns to the main control routine, while the changing second special symbol is returned. When it is determined that the special symbol is determined to be a big hit (S417: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is changing (S419).

  At this time, when it is determined that the first special symbol is changing (S419: YES), the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted, and the first special symbol is continuously changed. (S421) After the player is informed that the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously displayed without being stopped (S423), the combined prize winning process routine is terminated and the main control routine is entered. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special symbol is not fluctuating (S419: NO), the composite winning time process routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine.

  In this embodiment, S409 and S421 correspond to the symbol variation continuation means described in the claims, and S411 and S423 correspond to the variation continuation notification means described in the claims. Hereinafter, processing executed in S409 and S421 is referred to as a variation continuation function.

3.7. Complex winning cancellation processing routine (see FIG. 14)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an outline of the composite winning cancellation processing routine in the present embodiment. When the composite winning cancellation processing routine is activated, it is first determined whether or not the first special symbol is changing ( S501).

  If it is determined that the first special symbol is changing (S501: YES), it is determined whether or not the variable continuation function for the second special symbol display device 82b is operating (S503). When it is determined that the variation continuation function for the second special symbol display device 82b is not operating (S503: NO), and when it is determined that the first special symbol is not changing (S501: NO), It is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing (S515).

  If it is determined that the variable continuation function for the second special symbol display device 82b is in operation (S503: YES), whether or not the big hit game by entering the first start port 9a has ended. Is determined (S505), and if it is determined that the big hit game by entering the first starting port 9a has not ended (S505: NO), the composite winning cancellation processing routine is ended and the main control routine is entered. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game by entering the first starting port 9a is completed (S505: YES), the variation continuation function for the second special symbol display device 82b is stopped (released). (S511), the player is informed that the variable continuation function has been stopped (released) (S513), and then the composite winning cancellation processing routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine.

  If the first special symbol is a probable big hit, and it is determined that the big hit game by entering the first starting port 9a is finished, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed in probability. Transition to the state.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing (S515), and if it is determined that the second special symbol is not changing (S515: NO), the combined winning cancellation processing routine is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol is changing (S515: YES), whether or not the variation continuation function for the first special symbol display device 81b is operating. Is determined (S517).

  If it is determined that the variation continuation function for the first special symbol display device 81b is not in operation (S517: NO), the composite winning cancellation processing routine is terminated and the routine returns to the main control routine, while the first When it is determined that the variation continuation function for the special symbol display device 81b is in operation (S517: YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit game by entering the second start port 9b has ended. (S519).

  At this time, if it is determined that the big hit game by entering the second starting port 9b has not ended (S519: NO), the composite winning cancellation processing routine is ended and the process returns to the main control routine. When it is determined that the big hit game by entering the second starting port 9b has been completed (S519: YES), the function of continuing the fluctuation for the first special symbol display device 81b is stopped (released) (S525). ) After the player is informed that the variable continuation function has been stopped (released) (S527), the combined prize release processing routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine.

  If the second special symbol is a probable big hit, and it is determined that the big hit game by entering the second starting port 9b is finished, the second special symbol and the first special symbol are changed in probability. Transition to the state.

3.8. Fluctuation pattern storage selection (S226) control processing routine (see FIGS. 15 to 18)
The control process of the effect display device 8a includes a continuous jackpot effect process, a restart jackpot process, and a continuous notice effect process. 15 to 17 are flowcharts showing a control processing flow of the effect display device 8a (the first effect display device 81a and the second effect display device 82a), and FIG. 18 is a control process routine of the effect display device 8a. It is a chart which shows the winning probability of the random number lottery used in.

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 21 determines a variation pattern (variation time) and transmits it to the sub-control (the sound / lamp control unit 24 in FIG. 3). Then, this sub-control relays and transmits the variation pattern (variation time) to the effect symbol control unit 23, and the effect symbol control unit 23 determines the effect of the effect display device 8a based on the change time and the success / failure.

  That is, in this embodiment, it is the effect symbol control unit 23 that directly controls the effect display device 8a. However, since this effect symbol control unit 23 is controlled by the main control unit 21, this embodiment. Then, the control routine shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 is executed by the main control unit 21.

  Further, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 show a case in which the variation display time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the second effect display device 82a is determined, and is variably displayed on the first effect display device 81a. When determining the variation display time of the effect symbol, the control relating to the first start port 9a, the first special symbol display device 81b and the first effect display device 81a in FIGS. 2 The special symbol display device 82b and the second effect display device 82a are replaced, and the control related to the second start port 9b, the second special symbol display device 82b and the second effect display device 82a is controlled by the first start port 9a and the first special display device 82a. What is necessary is just to replace with the symbol display apparatus 81b and the 1st effect display apparatus 81a.

3.8.1. Continuous jackpot production (see Figure 15)
When the control processing flow of the effect display device 8a is activated, first, the continuous jackpot effect control flow is activated, and the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern on the first special symbol display device 81b, or It is determined whether or not it is determined that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern (S601).

  Then, if the first special symbol is not variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern and it is not determined that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern (S601: NO), the second start It is determined whether or not a ball has entered the mouth 9b (S621 (see FIG. 16)).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the jackpot variation pattern or that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the jackpot variation pattern (S601: YES), It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 9b (S605). If it is determined that no game ball has entered the second start port 9b (S605: NO), the main control routine is entered. Return.

  If it is determined that the ball has entered the second starting port 9b (S605: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is variably displayed this time is a jackpot variation pattern. If it is determined that the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is variably displayed this time is not a big hit variation pattern (S607: NO), the number of special symbol storage suspension due to entering the second starting port 9b And, based on the result of the determination as to whether or not the ball has entered the first starting port 9a, an effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second effect symbol) displayed on the second effect display device 82a and its variation pattern are displayed. A lottery is performed as to whether or not to make a continuous notice effect pattern (S643 (see FIG. 17)).

  Here, the continuous notice effect pattern is, for example, blinking lightning once in the effect display device 8a in the first variation display, blinking lightning twice in the second variation display, and in the third variation display. An effect display pattern in which an effect display that is related to each other is displayed on the effect display device 8a a plurality of times during the change of the special symbol, such as blinking lightning three times. In the continuous notice effect pattern, the fact that one notice is given for one special symbol change is effect-displayed over a plurality of consecutive special symbol changes.

  The lottery for determining whether or not to use the continuous notice effect pattern is such that the winning probability increases as the number of times the continuous notice effect pattern is displayed increases when the first start opening 9a is a big hit. It is set (see FIG. 18). That is, if the continuous notice effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner, it may be a big hit, and if the continuous notice is displayed in a variable manner over a plurality of times, the possibility of a big hit is high. This is a so-called highly reliable notice effect.

  If it is determined in S607 that the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is variably displayed this time is the big hit variation pattern (S607: YES), the time when the ball enters the second starting port 9b, that is, the second (2) Add a predetermined time to the remaining time of the variation display time of the effect symbol that is displayed variably in conjunction with the entry to the first start port 9a at the time of acquisition of the random number for determination of success or failure performed at the time of entering the start port 9b Whether or not to set the time to be the variation time of the production symbol is drawn (S609).

  Note that, in the control flow shown in FIG. 15, a predetermined time is set as the remaining time of the variation time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the other start port at the time of entering the one start port. Is defined as the variation time of the production symbol that is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the entry to the starting opening, which is called a continuous jackpot production. In this embodiment, the winning probability of performing the continuous jackpot production is 9 / 10.

  Then, the result of the lottery performed in S609 is determined (S611), and when it is determined that the continuous big hit effect is not performed (S611: NO), the restart big hit flow S617 is executed, while the continuous big hit is performed. If it is determined that the performance is to be performed (S611: YES), the first time at the time when the ball enters the second starting port 9b (the time when the random number is acquired for determining whether or not the ball is entered into the second starting port 9b). The remaining time a of the variation display time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with entering the starting port 9a is stored (S613), and a predetermined time (1 second in the present embodiment) is added to the remaining time a. Is stored as the variation time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the ball entering the second starting port 9b (S615), and S617 of the restart big hit flow is executed.

3.8.2. Restart jackpot presentation (see Figure 16)
When the restart jackpot flow is activated, first, the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern on the first special symbol display device 81b, or the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern. Is determined (S617).

  The restart big hit is generally a big hit that is a combination of winning symbols after a temporary stop with a combination of symbols that are out of reach with a highly reliable reach production. In general performance, it is performed in a single fluctuation based on a single start entrance ball, whereas in this restart big hit, it is a single change based on the first start entrance ball. The point of difference is that a big hit is made due to the fluctuation based on the second starting entrance ball immediately after the reach is released.

  When it is determined that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern or that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern (S617: YES), Return to the main control routine.

  On the other hand, when the first special symbol is not variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern and it is not determined that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern (S617: NO), the second start It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the mouth 9b (S621). If it is determined that no game ball has entered the second start port 9b (S621: NO), the process returns to the main control routine.

  If it is determined that the ball has entered the second starting port 9b (S621: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is variably displayed this time is a jackpot variation pattern. If it is determined that the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is variably displayed this time is not the big hit variation pattern (S623: NO), the number of special symbol storage suspension due to entering the second starting port 9b The lottery is performed to determine whether or not the second effect symbol and its variation pattern are to be used as the continuous notice effect pattern based on the result of the determination as to whether the ball enters the first starting port 9a (S643 (FIG. 17))).

  In S623, when it is determined that the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is variably displayed this time is the big hit variation pattern (S623: YES), when the ball enters the second starting port 9b, that is, the second (2) Add a predetermined time to the remaining time of the variation display time of the effect symbol that is displayed variably in conjunction with the entry to the first start port 9a at the time of acquisition of the random number for determination of success or failure performed at the time of entering the start port 9b Whether or not to set the time to be the variation time of the effect symbol is drawn (S625).

  Note that, in the control flow shown in FIG. 16, a predetermined time is set as the remaining time of the variation time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the other start port at the time of entering the one start port. Is defined as the restart jackpot effect, which is the variation time of the effect symbol that is displayed variably in conjunction with the entry to the starting gate. In this embodiment, the winning probability of performing the restart jackpot effect. Is set to 1/3.

  And the lottery result performed in S625 is determined (S627), and when it is determined that the restart big hit effect is not performed (S627: NO), S633 of the continuous notice effect flow is executed. When it is determined that the starting big hit effect is to be performed (S627: YES), at the time of entering the second starting port 9b (at the time of obtaining a random number for determining whether or not to be performed when entering the second starting port 9b) The remaining time b of the variation display time of the effect symbol that is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the ball entering the first start port 9a is stored (S629), and a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 1) (Second) is stored as the variation time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the second starting port 9b (S631), and then the continuous notice effect flow S633 is executed.

3.8.3. Continuous notice effect (see FIG. 17).
When the continuous notice effect flow is started, first, the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern on the first special symbol display device 81b, or the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern. Is determined (S633).

  If the first special symbol is not variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern and it is not determined that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern (S633: NO), the main control routine Return to.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the jackpot variation pattern or that the first special symbol is variably displayed in the jackpot variation pattern (S633: YES), It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 9b (S637). If it is determined that no game ball has entered the second start port 9b (S637: NO), this control routine is executed. End and return to the main control routine.

  If it is determined that the ball has entered the second starting port 9b (S637: YES), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is variably displayed this time is a jackpot variation pattern. (S639), and when it is determined that the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is variably displayed this time is not a big hit variation pattern (S639: NO), when the ball enters the second starting port 9b (second starting port) The remaining time c of the variation display time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the first starting port 9a at the time of random number acquisition for success / failure determination performed when entering the ball 9b is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) or more is determined (S641).

  If the remaining time c is less than the predetermined time (S641: NO), this control routine is terminated and the process returns to the main control routine. On the other hand, when the remaining time c is equal to or longer than the predetermined time (S641: YES), it is performed in accordance with the number of special symbol storage suspension due to entering the second starting port 9b and entering the first starting port 9a. Based on the determination result, the lottery is performed as to whether or not the second effect symbol and its variation pattern are to be the continuous notice effect pattern (S643).

  In S639, if it is determined that the variation pattern of the second special symbol that is displayed to be varied this time is a jackpot variation pattern (S639: YES), the variation display time of the continuous jackpot effect, that is, the second start port. Whether or not a time obtained by adding a predetermined time to the remaining display time of the variation display time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the first starting port 9a at the time of entering the ball 9b is set as the variation time of the effect symbol Are lottery (S609 (see FIG. 15)).

  And the lottery result performed in S643 is determined (S645), and when it is determined that the continuous notice effect pattern is not performed (S645: NO), this control routine is ended and the process returns to the main control routine. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous notice effect pattern is to be performed (S645: YES), when the ball enters the second starting port 9b (acquisition random number for determining whether or not to enter the second starting port 9b) The remaining time c of the variation display time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the first starting port 9a at the time) is stored, and the special symbol storage suspension number due to the entering to the second starting port 9b is stored In response, the number n of times of continuous display of the continuous notice effect pattern is determined (S647).

  In this embodiment, the number of special symbol memory suspension is the number of times that the continuous notice effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner. It is not limited to.

  Next, the quotient obtained by dividing the remaining time c by the number n of display times of the continuous notice effect pattern is selected and stored as the time for fluctuating and displaying one continuous notice effect pattern (S649), and then the process returns to the main control routine.

4). Features of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 81b or the second special display device 81b is obtained by entering the starting port of either the first starting port 9a or the second starting port 9b. When the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 82b fluctuates in the big hit variation pattern or when it is determined that the special symbol fluctuates in the big hit variation pattern, and by entering the other starting port When it is determined that the symbol variation pattern to be variably displayed is a jackpot variation pattern, the variation time of the effect symbol to be variably displayed in conjunction with the ball entering the other start port is determined.

  At this time, the time obtained by adding a predetermined time to the remaining time of the variation time of the effect symbol displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with entering the ball at one of the start symbols at the time of entering the other start symbol is the variation time of the effect symbol Therefore, when a predetermined time elapses after the end of the big hit game generated when the ball enters the starting port, the big hit game occurs when the predetermined time elapses.

  That is, for example, when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern by entering the first starting port 9a, the first special symbol is displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed from when the variation display of the first special symbol is started. 2 When the ball enters the starting port 9b and it is determined that the second special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern, the remaining variation display time a (1) of the first special symbol at the time when the ball enters the second starting port 9b For example, the time obtained by adding 1 second to 20 seconds) is the variation display time of the second special symbol.

Then, during the big hit of the first starting port 9a, the fluctuation of the second starting port 9b does not elapse until the big hit of the first starting port 9a is completed while the fluctuation of the second starting port 9b continues.
In addition, since the second special symbol starts to change and display in conjunction with the ball entering the second starting port 9b, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol ends and the big hit by the ball entering the first starting port 9a ends. After 1 second, the display of the variation of the second special symbol is completed, and the big hit by entering the second starting port 9b is confirmed, and the big hit is started.

  Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, the big hit game is generated almost continuously without any interruption, giving the impression that the game machine has a high possibility of continuous big hit, and is very satisfying to the player. A feeling can be given.

  In addition, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 81b or the second special symbol display device 82b by entering one of the first start port 9a and the second start port 9b is lost. The pattern variation pattern that is variably displayed by entering the other starting port is the jackpot variation pattern when the variation pattern is fluctuating or when it is confirmed that the variation fluctuates with the loss variation pattern. When it is found, the variation time of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the ball entering the other starting port is determined.

  At this time, the time obtained by adding a predetermined time to the remaining time of the variation time of the effect symbol displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with entering the ball at one of the start symbols at the time of entering the other start symbol is the variation time of the effect symbol As a result, after a predetermined time elapses after the change of the special symbol that has occurred with the ball entering one of the starting ports is completed, a big hit game that accompanies the ball entering the other starting port occurs.

  That is, for example, when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the loss variation pattern by entering the first starting port 9a, the first special symbol is displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation display of the first special symbol. 2 When the ball enters the starting port 9b and it is determined that the second special symbol is variably displayed in the big hit variation pattern, the remaining variation display time b (1) of the first special symbol at the time when the ball enters the second starting port 9b. For example, the time obtained by adding 1 second to 20 seconds) is the variation display time of the second special symbol.

  At this time, since the second special symbol starts to change and display in conjunction with the ball entering the second starting port 9b, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is finished and the loss due to the ball entering the first starting port 9a is lost. One second after the confirmation, the variation display of the second special symbol is finished, and the big hit by entering the second starting port 9b is confirmed.

  Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, even if the ball entering one of the starting holes is lost, a big hit game will occur immediately thereafter, giving the player the impression that it was a big hit after restarting. Can give great satisfaction.

  Further, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 81b or the second special symbol display device 82b by entering one of the first start port 9a and the second start port 9b is a big hit. When it is determined that the change is in the change pattern or the change in the big hit change pattern is confirmed, and it is determined that the determination of success / failure by entering the other starting port is lost. Since the continuous notice effect pattern is displayed on the display device 8a, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that a ball entering one of the starting holes may be a big hit, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In other words, the fact that the continuous notice effect pattern is displayed suggests that the ball entering one of the starting ports is a big hit, so the ball entering the other starting port may be lost. Although it becomes clear, the player can continue the game with a great sense of expectation for the big hit by entering the ball at one of the starting holes.

5). Correspondence between Invention Specific Items and Embodiments In this embodiment, the first starting port 9a and the second starting port 9b constitute the starting port device described in the claims, and S607 to S615 in FIG. S623 to S631 in FIG. 16 correspond to the first variation time determination means described in the claims, and S639 to S649 in FIG. 17 correspond to the second variation time determination means in the claims.

  Further, the production symbol control unit 23 corresponds to the production symbol control means described in the claims, and S217 and S219 in FIG. 8 for the first special symbol are the first special game described in the claims. 8 corresponds to the lottery means, S217 and S219 of FIG. 8 for the second special symbol corresponds to the second special game lottery means described in the claims, and S205 for the first special symbol is the claim. S205 for the second special symbol corresponds to the second reserved storage means described in the claims.

(Second Embodiment)
In the above-described embodiment, the effect display device 8a including the first effect display device 81a and the second effect display device 82a is used, and the first special symbol display device 81b (first special symbol) is interlocked with the variable display. The effect design of the 1st effect display device 81a is variably displayed, and the effect design of the 2nd effect display device 82a is variably displayed in conjunction with the change display of the second special symbol display device 82b (second special symbol). As shown in FIG. 19, when the effect display device 8a is constituted by one effect display device and the effect display is linked to the variable display of the first special symbol display device 81b (first special symbol), as shown in FIG. The display is switched between the case of effect display linked with the variation display of the second special symbol display device 82b (second special symbol).

  The holding lamp 8d provided in the central device 8 displays both the number of holdings related to the first starting port 9a and the number of holdings related to the second starting port 9b. Meanwhile, the number of holdings of the first start port 9a and the second start port 9b is confirmed.

  Incidentally, the left four of the hold lamps 8d indicate a hold for the starting port 9a (first special symbol 81b), and if there is a hold, it is displayed in a blue round shape, and if there is no hold, nothing is displayed. Not. Further, the four on the right among the hold lamps 8d indicate a hold for the starting port 9a (second special symbol 82b). If there is a hold, it is displayed in a red round shape, and if there is no hold, nothing is displayed. . The reason for distinguishing between blue display and red display is to allow the player to clearly recognize which start port (special symbol) is reserved.

(Third embodiment)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the second start port 9b is disposed directly below the first start port 9a, and it is difficult for the second start port 9b to enter the ball with a pair of movable pieces substantially upright. A state (hereinafter, this state is referred to as a closed state), and a case where a pair of movable pieces are inclined in a reverse C shape to make it easier to enter a ball (hereinafter, such a state is referred to as a state). It is said that it can be switched.

Incidentally, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 11, the second start port 9b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), and is closed in other cases.
As in the first embodiment, the central device 8 uses an effect display device 8a including a first effect display device 81a and a second effect display device 82a, and a first special symbol display device 81b (first special symbol). ) Is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the change display of the first effect display device 81a, and the effect of the second effect display device 82a in conjunction with the change display in the second special symbol display device 82b (second special symbol). The design is variably displayed.

  As in the second embodiment, the effect display device 8a is configured by one effect display device, and the effect display is linked to the variable display of the first special symbol display device 81b (first special symbol). Needless to say, the display may be switched between the effect display linked to the variable display of the second special symbol display device 82b (second special symbol).

(Other embodiments)
The combined prize winning process and the combined prize canceling process in the present invention are not limited to those shown in the above embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, the player is informed of the number of reserved lamps 8d with the special symbol storage hold number lit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the special symbol is stored with 7 segments. The number of storage holds may be notified to the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, 1 second is added to the predetermined time in the continuous big hit, but this is based on the assumption that the fluctuation time of the other does not elapse during one big hit. However, the control may be performed such that the other fluctuation time also elapses, and the fluctuation time may be determined by adding the approximate time during the big hit. That is, for example, if the big hit is 15 rounds and a maximum of 30 seconds is required for one round, the variation time of the special symbol 2 may be set as 15 × 30 seconds = 450 seconds, storage time a seconds + 450 seconds.

  In the above-described embodiment, the continuous notice effect pattern is displayed in the effect display device 8a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and devices other than the effect display device 8a such as a lamp and LED are used. It may be blinked or lit.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as long as it matches the gist of the invention described in the claims.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is an electric system block diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol game processing routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol game processing routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory game processing routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory game process routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory game process routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the composite prize pending | holding process routine of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the composite prize pending | holding cancellation | release process routine of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous jackpot presentation process routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the restart big hit presentation process routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous notice effect processing routine of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a chart which shows the winning probability of the random number lottery used in the control processing routine of the effect display device 8a of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the central apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Outer frame, 3 ... Front frame, 4 ... Upper plate part, 5 ... Lower plate part, 6 ... Launching handle,
7 ... Game board, 7a ... Outer rail, 7b ... Inner rail, 7c ... Game area, 8 ... Central device,
8a ... effect display device, 8b ... special symbol display device, 8c ... normal symbol display device,
8d ... Hold lamp, 9 ... Start port, 9a ... First start port, 9b ... Second start port,
10 ... Variable winning device, 10a ... Large winning opening, 10b ... Opening / closing plate,
10c ... Actuator, 11 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 12 ... Out port,
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 ... Electronic control unit, 21 ... Main control part 22 ... Payout control part, 22a ... Prize ball payout apparatus,
22c ... terminal board for payout, 23 ... production symbol control unit, 24 ... voice / lamp control unit,
25 ... Power receiving board, 26 ... Power supply unit, 27 ... Distribution board, 28 ... Relay board,
81a ... first effect display device, 82a ... second effect display device,
81b ... 1st special symbol display device, 82b ... 2nd special symbol display device,
81d ... Hold lamp, 82d ... Hold lamp,
S1 ... Normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch, S2 ... Start port winning detection switch,
S2a ... Start-up winning detection switch, S2a ... winning detection switch,
S3: Winning ball detection switch.

Claims (6)

A starter device comprising a first starter and a second starter provided in the game area;
A first special symbol display device in which special symbols are variably displayed in conjunction with entering the first starting port;
A second special symbol display device in which a special symbol is variably displayed in conjunction with the ball entering the second starting port;
Means for giving a special game advantageous to the player;
A first special game lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the special game by performing a lottery determination by entering the first start opening;
A second special game lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the special game by performing a lottery determination by entering the second start opening;
A first variation time for determining a variation time that is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with a ball entering the other start port when entering one of the first start port and the second start port. A determination means,
The first variation time determination means adds a predetermined time to the remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the entry to the one start port at the time of entering the other start port. A ball game machine characterized in that the time spent is variable time.   It is possible to enter one of the first start port and the second start port and win a special game by the first special game lottery means or the second special game lottery means. If it is found and the ball enters the other starting port and it is found that the special game is won by the first special game lottery means or the second special game lottery means, 1 variation time determining means is a time obtained by adding a predetermined time to the remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the one start opening at the time of entering the other start opening The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein f is a variable time.   It was found that either the first starting port or the second starting port entered the starting port, and the first special game lottery means or the second special game lottery means resulted in a loss. If the other is found to win the special game, the first variation time determination means sets the variation time obtained by adding a predetermined time to the remaining variation time. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2. An effect symbol display device in which an effect symbol is variably displayed in conjunction with entering the starting port device,
4. The bullet ball according to claim 1, further comprising production symbol control means for varying the production symbol according to the variation time determined by the first variation time determination means. Gaming machine. First holding storage means for storing a random number value that has entered the first start opening with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A second holding storage means for storing a random number value that has entered the second start opening with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A second variation time for determining a variation time that is variably displayed in conjunction with a ball entering the other start port when entering one of the first start port and the second start port. A determination means,
The second variation time determining means determines the remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the one start port at the time of entering the other start port. Dividing the reserved storage number of the other start opening stored in the hold storage means or the second hold storage means as the upper limit, the time less than the divided time as the other fluctuation time, The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the same type of notice operation is notified for each change within the change time. A starter device comprising a first starter and a second starter provided in the game area;
A first special symbol display device in which special symbols are variably displayed in conjunction with entering the first starting port;
A second special symbol display device in which a special symbol is variably displayed in conjunction with the ball entering the second starting port;
Means for giving a special game advantageous to the player;
A first special game lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the special game by performing a lottery determination by entering the first start opening;
A second special game lottery means for determining whether or not to execute the special game by performing a lottery determination by entering the second start opening;
First holding storage means for storing a random number value that has entered the first start opening with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A second holding storage means for storing a random number value that has entered the second start opening with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A second variation time for determining a variation time that is variably displayed in conjunction with a ball entering the other start port when entering one of the first start port and the second start port. A determination means,
The second variation time determining means determines the remaining time of the variation time of the special symbol that is variably displayed in conjunction with the entry to the one start port at the time of entering the other start port. Dividing the reserved storage number of the other start opening stored in the hold storage means or the second hold storage means as the upper limit, the time less than the divided time as the other fluctuation time, A bullet ball game machine characterized by notifying the same type of notice operation for each change within a change time.

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