JP2008012174A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can prevent a game from getting monotonous by allowing players technical intervention elements when a normal symbol game is performed in a high-probability condition, and is highly playable. <P>SOLUTION: When a special pattern game shifts to a reduced time game condition, the game machine sets the drawing probability of the normal symbol game at a high value, reduces the variable display time of the normal symbols, shifts to a normal symbol high-probability game condition when the time when blade members 23a and 23b are put in an open condition is extended, decides on a shift to the normal game condition from the normal symbol high-probability game condition with a prescribed normal symbol fall drawing probability every time the normal symbol game is performed, and individually performs the fall drawing at each time when a winning drawing for normal symbols is performed, and the normal symbols are variably displayed, and the blade members 23a and 23b are opened. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery probability is shifted to a high probability with the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, when a predetermined gaming condition such as a game ball winning in a starting prize opening provided on the gaming board is established, a big hit lottery is executed and the lottery is won. When touched, a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player is generated.

  In addition, when a specific condition is satisfied when the big hit gaming state occurs, there is a type in which the jackpot lottery probability is set to a high probability after the big hit gaming state is ended, and the state is shifted to a so-called probability changing gaming state.

  In addition, the number of times of continuing the state in which the lottery probability is set to a high probability after the end of the big hit gaming state is variously determined depending on the model. The number of times the probability variation gaming state with the conventional pachinko gaming machine is continued is that the probability variation gaming state is continued until the next big hit occurs, or the probability variation gaming state is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 rotations) after the big hit gaming state ends. There is something to continue.

In order to diversify the chances of the probable gaming state, the probable gaming state is continued up to a predetermined number of times after the jackpot gaming state ends, and if the big hit does not occur again within the predetermined number of times, the probability varying gaming state is terminated and the probability changing gaming state is terminated. At the same time as the end of the gaming state, this time, it will shift to the time-short state to control the time to display the variation of the symbol in the normal symbol game, and if the special symbol game is played a predetermined number of times, the short-time state of the normal symbol game will end There is something that was made.
(For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-33495 A

  However, in conventional pachinko machines that perform probability change games, special symbol games that are played in a high probability state when a special symbol game is played a predetermined number of times or a normal symbol game are terminated. The game has become monotonous.

  Specifically, until the special symbol game or the regular symbol game is consumed a predetermined number of times, the time for controlling the display of the variation of the symbol in the regular symbol game is shortened, so that the game ball is won at the start winning opening. This makes it easier to increase the number of times the special symbol fluctuates and to play a game that increases the number of balls.

  For this reason, the player only increases the number of times the special symbol fluctuates and plays by simply firing the game ball toward the start winning opening and passing gate until the special symbol game or the normal symbol game is consumed a predetermined number of times. As a result, the player can only play a monotonous game by firing a game ball, and the game in the short-time state is not interesting.

  Therefore, it is desired to add some technical intervention element when the game ball is launched in a short time state so that the game does not become monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems. When a normal symbol game is played in a high probability state, the game can be monotonous by allowing the player to have a technical intervention element. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with high gameability that can prevent the above.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is provided in a game area (for example, the game area 10a or the like) in which a game ball can roll, and a start winning port (for example, a first start port 19, a second start port 23) for winning the game ball. Etc.) and a passing area (for example, passing gate 18 etc.) through which the game ball passes, and a big hit lottery means (for example, a lottery lottery means for performing a big win lottery with a predetermined lottery probability) And a special symbol game executing means (for example, a special symbol display 15 and a lamp control circuit) for executing a special symbol game for performing variable symbol display and stop display based on the lottery result of the main winning lottery means. 36, the liquid crystal display device 12, the display control circuit 45, etc.) and the special symbol is stopped in a specific stop mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state Special symbol game state transition means (for example, the main CPU 32) that transitions the gaming state after the end to a special symbol high probability gaming state with a high probability of the lottery probability, and that the game ball has passed through the passage area. As a condition, a normal symbol per lottery means (for example, the main CPU 32 or the like) that performs a normal symbol per lottery with a predetermined lottery probability, and the normal symbol variation display and stop based on the lottery result of the normal symbol per lottery means. And a blade member (for example, a blade) provided at the start winning port so that winning at the start winning port is facilitated when the lottery result of the lottery means per symbol is a win. Normal symbol game execution means (for example, a lamp control circuit 36, a normal symbol table) for executing a normal symbol game for controlling the members 23a, 23b, etc.) to be open for a predetermined time. And when the special symbol game state transition means shifts to the special symbol shortening variation, the lottery probability by the normal symbol lottery means is set to a high probability. Normal symbol game state transition means (for example, the main CPU 32) for controlling the transition to the normal symbol high probability gaming state for shortening the normal symbol variation display time and extending the time for opening the blade member. Each time the normal symbol game is executed, a normal symbol falling lottery means (for example, the main CPU 32 or the like) for determining the transition from the normal symbol high probability gaming state to the normal gaming state with a predetermined normal symbol falling lottery probability. It is composed of what it has.

  With this configuration, when a transition is made to a special symbol shortening variation, the normal symbol game is set to a high probability and played, and each time this normal symbol game is executed, the normal symbol high probability game state is changed to the normal game state. Since the transition is determined by the predetermined normal symbol drop lottery probability, it is possible to have a technical intervention element of the player during the special symbol high probability gaming state.

  Specifically, during the special symbol high-probability gaming state, the normal symbol game falls lottery every time the normal symbol game is played, so to prevent the normal symbol game from falling, It is necessary to change a lot of special symbols while suppressing.

  Therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary falling lottery when the special symbol does not fluctuate, for example, when the number of special symbol starting memories is full (when four special symbol hold lamps are lit) While the launch of the game ball is stopped, when the number of start memories of the normal symbol is full (when the four normal symbol hold lamps are lit), the falling lottery is not performed, so the game is aimed at the start winning opening A technical intervention element such as launching a ball to obtain many prize balls can be provided, and the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous and the gameability can be improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when the normal symbol falling lottery means performs a falling lottery to shift from the normal symbol high probability gaming state to the normal gaming state, When the display is performed and when the blade member is opened individually, the lottery probability per normal symbol is changed from a high probability to a normal probability when the normal symbol per lottery result wins a fall. When the lottery result of the variation display of the normal symbol wins the fall, the normal symbol variation display time is shifted from the reduced state to the normal variation display time, and the blade member opening time lottery When the result is elected to fall, the blade member is configured to shift from the extended opening time to the normal opening time.

  With this configuration, the falling lottery is executed individually for each of the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal symbol variation display, and the blade member opening. Compared with the one that has been used, the number of technical intervention elements can be increased, and the gameability can be further improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a plurality of passing areas on the gaming area, and a falling lottery passing area determining means (for example, the main CPU 32) for determining a passing area for performing a falling lottery from the plurality of passing areas. Etc.) and notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 12, the display control circuit 45, etc.) for notifying when the game ball passes through the passing area determined by the falling lottery passing area determining means. It is composed of

  With this configuration, since a passing area where the falling lottery is performed is determined from among a plurality of passing areas provided in the game area, the falling lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the passing area where the falling lottery is performed. For this reason, the player can pass the passing area where the falling lottery is performed together with the technical intervention element, and can take into account the element of “luck” that the falling lottery will be performed, thereby further improving the game playability. Can do.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing area where the falling lottery is performed, the notification means will notify the player, so that the player can recognize that the falling lottery will be performed, and can experience a sense of expectation and frustration. it can.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a falling lottery number counting means (for example, main CPU 32, main RAM 34, etc.) for counting the number of times that the normal symbol falling lottery means is performed, and the falling lottery number counting means. This comprises a normal symbol falling lottery probability changing means (for example, the main CPU 32) for changing the normal symbol falling lottery probability according to the counted number of falling lotteries.

  With this configuration, for example, as the number of falling lotteries increases, the probability of falling is reduced if the normal symbol falling lottery probability is lowered, so that a normal symbol game can be played with a high probability over a long period of time. You can increase the number of balls. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player who is not good at technical intervention from suffering a disadvantage such as winning a falling lottery with a small number of games.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a fall number counting means (for example, main CPU 32, main RAM 34, etc.) for counting the number of times the fall lottery result performed by the normal symbol fall lottery means is won, and the number of falls. It is comprised from what was provided with privilege provision means (for example, main CPU32 grade | etc.,) Which provides a privilege advantageous to a player according to the frequency | count of a fall winning counted by the counting means.

  With this configuration, the greater the number of occurrences of the big hit gaming state, the higher the number of times that the normal symbol game is played with high probability, but the normal symbol high probability of the normal symbol game before the special symbol high probability gaming state ends. If the gaming state falls many times, the player will feel like a loss.

  For this reason, a privilege that is advantageous to the player is given according to the number of times the player wins, for example, as an advantageous privilege, an opportunity to perform a resurrection lottery to return to the state before the fall, or a prize ball when winning at the start winning opening If a privilege such as increasing the number or lowering the probability of falling lottery is given, the player can be satisfied.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can prevent a game from becoming monotonous by allowing a player to have a technical intervention element when a normal symbol game is played in a high probability state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine with high cost.

FIGS. 1 to 23 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and show an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine.
First, the configuration will be described. In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided rotatably with a main body frame 2, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) incorporated in the main body frame 2, and a rotation shaft 5. A front door 4 provided with a glass member 3 having substantially the same area as the game board 10, an upper plate 6 and a lower plate 7 provided below the main body frame 2, and a firing handle 8 provided on the right side of the lower plate 7 It has.

  The firing handle 8 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 2, and a pachinko game can be advanced by operating the firing handle 8 by a player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 8.

  In addition, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided at the peripheral portion of the firing handle 8, and when the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 8 is grasped by the player. It has become.

  When the shooting handle 8 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 6 is played by the game board. 10 fired sequentially.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 8 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 8 has been gripped by the player, such as those that are detected optically and those that are detected by heat. It doesn't matter.

  Speakers 51L and 51R are provided above the main body frame 2. The speakers 51L and 51R output various information related to the game by voice, music, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front of the game board 10, and the launched game balls are guided by guide rails 11 provided on the game board 10. After moving to the upper part of the game board 10, the game board 10 falls down below the game board 10 while changing its advancing direction due to the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 11 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area.

  A liquid crystal display device 12 as a display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 10, and the liquid crystal display device 12 includes a display area 12a, and identification information is variably displayed on the display area 12a. An effect image related to the game is displayed. The entire surface of the game board 10, that is, the game area 10 a may be used as the display area 12 a of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  The identification information displayed by the liquid crystal display device 12 constitutes a decorative symbol in the special symbol game. These pieces of identification information are symbols made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. For numbers, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  Here, “variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, “variable display” that is actually changed and “stop display” that is actually stopped and displayed are possible. It is what.

  In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display. Further, a plurality of symbol rows, for example, three rows of identification information are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  In this liquid crystal display device 12, a plurality of columns of identification information are derived and displayed, and the combination of the plurality of columns of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9” for each of the plurality of symbol columns). The game state is shifted to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that all of the numbers are derived and displayed in a state where all the numbers are aligned.

  Further, the identification information “0” to “9” that constitutes the stop mode that is a big hit is all a probability variation symbol, and if any of the identification information of “0” to “9” is complete, It ’s a big hit.

  The “probable big hit” is a state in which the occurrence probability of a big hit becomes high in the general gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends, and the identification information fluctuates a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “100 times”). , A gaming state that shifts to a special symbol high-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a lottery is high, and in the special symbol high-probability gaming state, a special symbol shortened variation state (hereinafter referred to as a short-time gaming state) is simultaneously shifted.

  It should be noted that the short-time gaming state means that after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the display of the identification information is completed in a short time by “100 rotations”, and only “O” on the normal symbol display 16 to be described later lights up. It means a gaming state in which blade members 23a and 23b, which will be described later, are opened for a longer time than in a normal game and the game can be advanced without reducing the number of possessions.

  The special symbol high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are terminated when the identification information is displayed in a variability display of 100 revolutions after the big winning gaming state is finished, and the normal gaming state is shifted to after completion. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) May be made of a cathode ray tube, dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 is used as the display unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a drum, a belt, a reel, or the like may be used as the display unit. good.

  Further, a special symbol start memory display 13 is provided above the game board 10, and the special symbol start memory display 13 is composed of four holding lamps 13a to 13d. Further, a normal symbol start memory display 14 in the normal symbol game is provided between the hold lamp 13b and the hold lamp 13c, and the normal symbol start memory display 14 is composed of four hold lamps 14a to 14d. .

  A special symbol display 15 is provided between the holding lamp 13b and the holding lamp 13c. The special symbol display 15 is a display capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game.

  The special symbol in the special symbol indicator 15 is composed of a single symbol column, but is not limited thereto, and may be composed of, for example, a plurality of symbol columns. This special symbol is a symbol made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In the present embodiment, the numbers “0” to “9” and the symbol “−” are used.

  Further, in the special symbol display 15, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed, When the game state is shifted to a jackpot game state advantageous to the player based on the so-called “hit display mode”) and the jackpot game state ends, the special symbol high probability game state as described above. And transition to the short-time gaming state.

  Further, when the special symbol derived and displayed becomes a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the game does not shift to the big hit gaming state. That is, only when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a specific stop mode, the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state. In addition, the upper limit number of round controls in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 12, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows are variably displayed in accordance with the variable symbol special symbol display on the special symbol indicator 15. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 12 performs variable display of decorative symbols in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows).

  When the derivation display of the decorative symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol rows and the result of the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 15 becomes a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols thus derived and displayed is It becomes a specific combination (for example, a mode in which all of “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, so-called “hit display mode”), and the game state is given to the player When an advantageous jackpot gaming state is entered and the jackpot gaming state is completed, the special symbol high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state described above are entered.

  Further, a normal symbol display 16 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 15, and this normal symbol display 16 is information consisting of normal symbols such as numbers and symbols. A normal symbol is composed of symbols “,” and “x”, and includes a lamp 16a that displays a symbol “◯” and a lamp 16b that displays a symbol “x”.

  In addition, a round number display 17 is provided in the upper right part of the game board 10, and this round number display 17 displays the number of times of opening of a special winning opening which will be described later.

  Further, on both sides of the liquid crystal display device 12, passage gates (passage regions) 18 are provided. When the passing gate 18 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol displays 16a and 16b is started. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is performed. To stop.

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 a provided on both the left and right sides of the second starting port (start winning port) 23, 23b changes from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 23. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade members 23a and 23b are opened, the blade members 23a and 23b are closed so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 23.

  In addition, a game ball general winning opening 21 is provided in the lower left and lower right game areas of the game board 10, and a game ball that has won the general winning opening 21 is set by a general winning opening switch 102 (see FIG. 3). Detected. The game area in the vicinity of the general winning opening 21 is provided with a large winning opening 22 as a winning area and a shutter 22 a that can be opened and closed with respect to the large winning opening 22.

  As described above, when the combination of identification information in the liquid crystal display device 12 is a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display of the identification information, and the shutter 22a Driven into an open state that is easy to accept.

  The special winning opening 22 is provided with a game ball passing area provided with a count switch 101 (see FIG. 3), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through the passing area, or The shutter 22a is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses.

  In other words, in the open state, if any of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize winning opening 22 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big winning opening 22 is brought into a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game balls.

  Further, below the liquid crystal display device 12, a first starting port (start winning port) 19 having a first starting port switch 104 (see FIG. 3) is provided. When a game ball wins at the first starting port 19, a special symbol game is started on the special symbol display 15, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. As for the special symbol game, the special symbol may be variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  Further, a second start port 23 having a second start port switch 105 (see FIG. 3) is provided in the winning area below the first start port 19. Even when a game ball is won at the second start port 23, a special symbol game on the special symbol display 15 is started in the same manner as when a game ball is won at the first start port 19, and the identification information of a plurality of columns is changed. The display shifts to the variable display state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is mainly a game ball winning in the first start port 19 or the second start port 23. In addition, it is also a condition that the identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  Further, in the special symbol game on the special symbol display 15, as a condition (predetermined variable display hold condition) that the game ball has won the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 during the variation display of the identification information, Execution (start) of variable display of identification information based on winning of a game ball at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is put on hold.

  When the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, execution (start) of variable display of the identification information is performed until a predetermined variable display start condition such as the identification information being variably displayed is derived and displayed. Will be put on hold.

  If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. Further, the variable display of the identification information executed when the identification information is derived and displayed is one time.

  For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  When execution of variable display of identification information based on winning of a game ball to the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is suspended, start memory information is stored so that variable display of identification information can be executed later. A predetermined number (for example, four) is stored as an upper limit in a main RAM 34 (see FIG. 3) described later.

  By storing such start memory information, the variable display of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is suspended, and the result of the variable display of the identification information is displayed. Information for determination is stored.

  Note that information recorded in the main RAM 34 when execution of variable display of identification information based on winning of a game ball at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is suspended is referred to as start storage information.

  In general, the number of pieces of starting storage information (so-called “starting storage number”), that is, the number of executions of the variable display of the held identification information is determined by the holding lamp 13a provided in the special symbol starting storage display 13. Displayed by turning on (light emission) to 13d off (extinguishing).

  When a game ball wins or passes through the passing area and the general area in the first starting port 19, the second starting port 23, the general winning port 21, and the big winning port 22 described above, depending on the type of each winning port. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7.

  The special symbol start memory display 13 is provided with holding lamps 13a to 13d as display objects (light emitting bodies), and each of the holding lamps 13a to 13d is constituted by one LED (light emitting diode) lamp.

  In the special symbol game on the special symbol display 15, the holding lamps 13 a to 13 d receive the game ball in the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 during the variation display of the identification information, and the starting memory number is 1. When the number increases (when the start storage information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information is stored in the main RAM 34), the lights are turned on one by one in order from left to right.

  That is, when the hold lamp 13a located at the leftmost position is not lit, in the special symbol game on the special symbol display 15, the game ball is displayed in the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 while the identification information is being changed. When the winning number is increased and the starting memory number increases by 1, the hold lamp 13a is turned on first, then the hold lamp 13b and the hold lamp 13c are turned on in this order, and the hold lamp 13d is turned on last.

  In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of executions of variable display of identification information held, and in this embodiment, the number of executions of variable display of identification information is held four times. Note that it may be configured such that the execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended without setting an upper limit.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
A main control circuit 31 as a game control means includes a main CPU 32, a main ROM (read only memory) 33, a main RAM (read / write memory) 34, etc., which are control means. To control.

  The main CPU 32 is connected to a main ROM 33, a main RAM 34, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 33. Thus, the main CPU 32 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 32 is stored in the main ROM 33. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when determining a jackpot by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table (including a game mode table) to be referred to when the game is performed are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  The main CPU 32 performs random lottery based on the jackpot determination table on the condition that a game ball has won the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23, and determines whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. When it is determined that the big hit game state, the normal game state is shifted to the big hit game state, and the big hit game state is controlled.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table has a jackpot determination random number value within a predetermined random range, although not detailed, and the random number value for the jackpot winning so that the lottery probability of the jackpot becomes 1/300 in the normal gaming state A random value for winning is assigned.

  Further, in the high probability state (probability variation gaming state), the random number value for winning is allocated so as to be different from the random number value for winning the big winning so that the lottery probability for the big winning becomes 1/30. Therefore, the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state is 10 times that in the normal game state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes a jackpot lottery means.

  Further, the main CPU 32 shifts the gaming state to the big hit gaming state when the identification information is stopped in the stop mode and the big hit occurs, and the identification information fluctuates “100 times” after the big hit gaming state ends. In the meantime, the game shifts to a special symbol high-probability game state in which the lottery probability is high, and controls the short-time game to shorten the variation display time of the identification information.

  The main CPU 32 performs a jackpot lottery with reference to the jackpot determination table in the high probability state during the special symbol high probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes a special symbol game state transition means.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 33 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 34 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 32, the main ROM 33, and the main RAM 34 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 34 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 34 include the following.

  The main RAM 34 has a control status flag, a normal symbol control status flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a big prize winning prize counter, a time variation A variable relating to an output in which there is a count counter, a waiting time timer, a special winning opening timer, data indicating the number of start memories in a special symbol game, data indicating the number of start memories in a normal symbol game, and the like are located. The main RAM 34 is also positioned with data, variables, and the like for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 41 described later.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game is winning.

  The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when the result of the special symbol game is not determined to be winning. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 32 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 32 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 32 is configured to store and update the random number counter to increase by “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a random number generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41. The big prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 22a and opening the big prize opening 22. The timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 34 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU or the like itself may include a timer. good.

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 22 is opened in a big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 22 during one round and passed through the count switch 101.

  The short time variation counter counts the number of times the identification information fluctuates after the end of the big hit gaming state, and is set to “100” after the big hit gaming state ends, and the counter value changes to “1” every time the identification information fluctuates. It is designed to be subtracted.

  In addition, the data indicating the starting memory number is held when the game ball is won at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 but the variation display of the identification information cannot be performed. The number of times the identification information is changed (including the start memory number) is indicated. In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 34.

  In the special symbol storage area, data such as a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for jackpot symbol, and clear data corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game by the special symbol display 15 are stored. There is an area (0) to a special symbol storage area (4).

  In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data (starting storage information) corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. .

  That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed, and a hold for executing the variable display is also performed. Will not be.

  In addition, when the variable display of the current identification information is finished, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is stored in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area ( 3), and clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 34 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 31 also includes a command output port 37 for supplying commands to the initial reset circuit 35 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, the lamp control circuit 36, and the sub-control circuit 41. The initial reset circuit 35, the lamp control circuit 36, and the command output port 37 are connected to the main CPU 32.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 31. For example, the count switch 101, the general winning opening switch 102, the passing gate switch 103, the first starting port switch 104, the second starting port switch 105, the movable A member solenoid 106, a special prize opening solenoid 107, a backup clear switch 108, and the like are connected.

  The count switch 101 is provided in a passing area at the special winning opening 22, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through the passing area.

  The general winning opening switch 102 is provided in the general winning opening 21, and the general winning opening switch 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through the general winning opening 21. .

  The passage gate switch 103 is provided in the passage gate 18, and the passage gate switch 103 detects that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 18 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31.

  The first start port switch 104 is provided in the first start port 19, and the first start port switch 104 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when a game ball wins the first start port 19. 31.

  The second start port switch 105 is provided in the second start port 23. The second start port switch 105 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when a game ball wins the second start port 23. 31.

  The movable member solenoid 106 is connected to the blade members 23a and 23b shown in FIG. 2 via a link member (not shown), and opens the blade members 23a and 23b in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32. State or closed.

  The big prize opening solenoid 107 is connected to the shutter 22a shown in FIG. 2, and drives the shutter 22a in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32, so that the big prize opening 22 is opened or closed.

  The backup clear switch 108 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The lamp control circuit 36 is connected to the special symbol start memory display 13, the normal symbol start memory display 14, the special symbol display 15, the normal symbol display 16, and the round number display 17. Performs the lighting display control of the special symbol start memory display 13, the normal symbol start memory display 14, the special symbol display 15, the normal symbol display 16, and the round number display 17 based on the drive signal from the main CPU 32.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23, the main CPU 32 refers to the big hit lottery table, and the big hit probability in the normal gaming state or the big hit in the high probability gaming state. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the probability, and the lamp control circuit 36 is controlled based on the lottery result, whereby the variation display and stop display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 15 are performed. . In the present embodiment, the lamp control circuit 36 and the special symbol display 15 constitute a special symbol game executing means.

  Further, a payout control circuit 61 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a payout device 65 for paying out game balls is connected to the payout control circuit 61. In addition, a launch control circuit 62 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a launch device 67 for launching a game ball and a launch handle 8 are connected to the launch control circuit 62.

  In addition, a ball lending operation panel 63 is provided below the front door 4, and this ball lending operation panel 63 is connected to a card unit 64 provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A prepaid card (or cash) is inserted into the card unit 64, and a payout signal for a game ball corresponding to a certain amount is transmitted to the payout control circuit 61 in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 63. . When the payout signal from the card unit 64 is input, the payout control circuit 61 causes the payout device 65 to pay out a certain number of game balls.

  In addition, the launch control circuit 62 controls the launch of the game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 67. The ball lending operation panel 63 also performs a card withdrawal operation (or cash refund operation).

  Further, the launching device 67 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above, and the launching handle 8 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction. When this is done, electric power is supplied to the launch motor according to the rotation angle, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 6 are sequentially launched into the game area 10a by the launch motor.

  Further, the main CPU 32 refers to the normal symbol hit determination table based on the detection information from the pass gate switch 103 when the game ball passes through the pass gate 18, and determines the normal symbol hit determination with a predetermined lottery probability. The blade member 23a, 23b is variably controlled between the open state and the closed state by driving the movable member solenoid 106 according to the lottery result.

  The main ROM 33 stores a normal symbol game lottery table shown in FIG. 4, and this normal symbol game lottery table includes a normal symbol hit determination table. Although not detailed, the winning determination table has random values for winning determination in a predetermined random range, and in the normal gaming state, the winning lottery probability is 1/128 so that the winning lottery probability is 1/128. A random value is assigned.

  Further, in the high probability state (probability variation gaming state), the random number value for winning is assigned so as to be different from the random number value for winning so that the winning lottery probability is 1 / 1.01. In this embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes a normal symbol per lottery means, and the main CPU 32 refers to the normal lottery table from among the normal symbol game lottery tables and is movable when the normal symbol lottery result is a win. The member solenoid 106 is driven to variably control the blade members 23a and 23b to be opened for a predetermined time.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 18, the main CPU 32 drives the ramp control circuit 36 to control the normal symbol display 16 to display the normal symbol variation display and stop display. ing.

  Specifically, the main CPU 32 performs a lottery based on the above-described hit determination table when the game ball passes through the passing gate 18, and drives the lamp control circuit 36 during the lottery by the normal symbol display 16. The normal symbol is variably displayed, and when the lottery result is obtained, the lamp control circuit 36 is controlled and the normal symbol indicator 16 variably stops the normal symbol.

  The main CPU 32 opens the blade members 23a and 23b by driving the movable member solenoid 106 at the timing when the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 16 is stopped. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32, the movable member solenoid 106, the lamp control circuit 36, and the normal symbol display 16 constitute a normal symbol game executing means.

  The main ROM 33 stores a normal symbol variation time setting table as shown in FIG. 5. This normal symbol variation time setting table stores the game state and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 16 in the game state. Associated with variable time.

  In the normal symbol variation time setting table in FIG. 5, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 30 seconds at the low probability and the big hit time (during the big hit gaming state) as in the normal gaming state. In addition, when the variable time shortening function is activated in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened as in the case of a high probability or a short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 4 seconds.

  Therefore, the main CPU 32 controls the normal symbol change time of the normal symbol display 16 by controlling the lamp control circuit 36 during each gaming state based on the normal symbol change time setting table.

  Further, the main ROM 33 stores a normal electric accessory opening time setting table as shown in FIG. 6, and this normal electric accessory opening time setting table is a gaming state and the blade members 23a and 23b in the gaming state. Are associated with the opening time and the number of opening times.

  In FIG. 6, the normal electric accessory release time setting table shows that the release time of the blade members 23a and 23b is 0.3 seconds at low probability and big hit time (during the big hit game state) as in the normal game state. The number of times is set to one. Further, when the function for shortening the variation time of the identification information is performed as in the case of a high probability or a short-time gaming state, the opening time of the blade members 23a and 23b is set to 1.8 seconds and the number of opening times is set to three.

  The main CPU 32 variably controls the blade members 23a and 23b based on the normal electric accessory release time setting table when the game ball passes through the passing gate 18 during each of the above gaming states.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state in the special symbol game shifts to the special symbol high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state, the main CPU 32 sets the lottery probability of the normal symbol game from the normal probability to the high probability, The normal symbol variation display time is shortened and the normal symbol high-probability gaming state in which the blade members 23a and 23b are opened is shifted to a normal symbol high-probability gaming state. It is composed.

  Here, when the game ball wins the first starting port 19, the number of winning balls is set to “3 balls”, and when the game ball wins the big winning port 22, the number of winning balls is “15”. When the ball is set to “ball” and the game ball wins the general winning opening 21, the number of the winning balls is set to “12 balls”. The main CPU 32 determines the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device 65 by controlling the payout control device 61 when a game ball wins at each winning opening.

  Note that the normal electric accessory release time setting table, normal symbol variation time setting table, and normal symbol game lottery table may be stored in the main RAM 34 instead of the main ROM 33.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 32 determines the transition from the high probability gaming state of the normal symbol game to the normal gaming state by the normal symbol falling lottery probability stored in the normal symbol game lottery table shown in FIG. The symbol falling lottery means is configured.

The normal symbol game lottery table shown in FIG. 4 includes a normal symbol falling lottery table. This normal symbol falling lottery table is a random symbol falling probability randomness so that the normal symbol high probability state falling probability is 1/40. Random numbers are assigned for winning, not numerical values.
The main CPU 32 refers to the normal symbol falling lottery table from the normal symbol game lottery table in the main ROM 33 during the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state of the special symbol game, and performs the normal symbol falling lottery. When the falling lottery is won, the normal symbol high-probability gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state, and a lottery per ordinary symbol is performed with a lottery probability of 1/128.

  The main CPU 32 ends the normal symbol high-probability gaming state in the normal symbol game when the identification information changes “100 rotations” during the short-time gaming state in the special symbol game.

  That is, when the normal symbol high-probability game is not won for falling during the high-probability game state in the special symbol game, the main CPU 32 continues until the identification information changes by “100 rotations” after the big hit game state. If the high-probability gaming state of the normal symbol game is won before the identification information is displayed with a variation of “100 rotations”, the normal symbol game falls to the normal gaming state. .

  A sub control circuit 41 is connected to the command output port 37. The sub control circuit 41 controls the sub CPU 42, the program ROM 43, the display control circuit 45 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 12, the sound control circuit 50 that performs control related to sound generated from the speakers 51L and 51R, and the decoration lamp 54. A lamp control circuit 53 is provided, and an effect corresponding to the progress of the game is executed in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 31. Although the decorative lamp 54 is not shown, it is provided on the front door 4.

  A program ROM 43, a work RAM 44, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 42, and the sub CPU 42 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 43.

  In particular, the sub CPU 42 controls the sub control circuit 41 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 31. The sub CPU 42 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 43, a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 42 is stored, and in addition, various tables such as a table for making decisions regarding effects are also stored. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 43 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  The work RAM 44 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the work RAM 44 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

The display control circuit 45 includes an image data ROM 46 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 4.
7. A D / A conversion circuit 48 and a VRAM (video ram) 49 are provided.

  The image data ROM 46 stores various image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 such as decorative symbol image data indicating decorative symbols, background image data, presentation image data, and the like. It is read in accordance with an image display command supplied from the CPU 42.

  The VDP 47 reads various image data in the image data ROM 46 according to the parameters set by the sub CPU 42 and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  The sub CPU 42 controls the display control circuit 45 based on the derived symbol designation command transmitted from the main CPU 32, and the decoration symbol variable display is performed by the liquid crystal display device 12 in accordance with the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display 15. And stop display. In the present embodiment, the display control circuit 45 and the liquid crystal display device 12 constitute a special symbol game executing means.

  The D / A conversion circuit 48 performs D / A conversion on the image data generated by the VDP 47 and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 12. The VRAM 49 is used as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed by the VDP 47.

  The audio control circuit 50 is composed of a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 50 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 42.

  The audio control circuit 50 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speakers 51L and 51R.

  The lamp control circuit 53 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored, and the like. Based on a command supplied from the CPU 42, light emission control of the decoration lamp 54 is performed.

  Next, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 21 are control programs executed by the main CPU 32, and this control program is stored in the main RAM 34.

  In the main process shown in FIG. 7, first, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup recovery processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S1). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information is executed (step S2). Next, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15, normal symbol control processing relating to the progress of the normal symbol game such as hit determination in the normal symbol game is executed (step S3).

  Next, the main CPU 32 controls the lamp control circuit 36 to execute a symbol display control process for controlling the special symbol display 15 and the normal symbol display 16 (step S4). In the main process, after the initial setting process in step S1 is completed, the processes in steps S2 to S4 are repeatedly executed.

  Further, the main CPU 32 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. A system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is executed in response to a clock pulse generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the system timer interrupt process. In FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 32 executes a random number update process so that the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like are incremented by “1” (step S <b> 11).

  Next, an input detection process for detecting winning or passing of game balls such as the first starting port 19 and the second starting port 23, the passing gate 18 and the general winning port 21 is executed (step S12). This input detection process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In this process, the main CPU 32 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 34 data indicating that a game ball is to be paid out (prize ball) on condition that the game ball has won a variety of winning holes.

  Next, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 22 that is opened when a big hit occurs, Various timer update processes are executed (step S13).

  Next, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S14). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 41. Specifically, these various commands indicate a gaming state command indicating whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state or a special gaming state (a jackpot gaming state), or a special symbol high probability gaming state. A probability variable command, a normal symbol high probability command indicating a normal symbol high probability gaming state, a time shortening command indicating that the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is a short time gaming state, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  Then, in the process of step S <b> 16, the main CPU 32 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 65 to perform a prize ball to the payout control circuit 61.

  Further, the main CPU 32 supplies the payout control circuit 61 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning ports. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

FIG. 9 shows the special symbol control process executed in step S2 of FIG.
In FIG. 9, first, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S21). In this process, the main CPU 32 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In steps S22 to S30 described later, as will be described later, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S22 to S30 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 32 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S22, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, the main CPU 32 checks the starting memory number when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check, and if there is a starting memory number, Big hit determination and identification information variation pattern determination.

  Further, the main CPU 32 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer.

  That is, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, the setting of step S23 is performed. On the other hand, when there is no start memory number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  In step S23, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S24 is executed after the fixed waiting time has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S24.

  In step S24, the special symbol display time management process shown in FIG. 11 is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed.

  In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 32 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S25 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 32 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S30. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main CPU 32 Based on the data read from the ROM 33, the variables positioned in the main RAM 34 are updated.

  The main CPU 32 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 25 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S27. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In step S26, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ".

  The main CPU 32 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 32 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 25 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S27. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S27.

  In step S27, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 32 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied.

  The main CPU 32 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 34 in order to close the special winning opening 22 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 32 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball in the control state flag.

  The main CPU 32 sets the special winning opening residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S28 after the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 32 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S28.

  In step S28, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 indicates that the control status flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time elapses, the winning game opening number counter is set to “15”. It is determined whether or not the condition of above is (the final round) is satisfied.

  When the above-described conditions are satisfied, the main CPU 32 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the process of step S29 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 32 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management in the control state flag when the above condition is not satisfied. The main CPU 32 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer.

  That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S26 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S29.

  In step S29, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set the status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S30. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S30.

  In step S30, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 32 stores and updates the data indicating the starting memory number so as to subtract “1”.

  Further, the main CPU 32 stores data indicating the start memory number display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34. Here, the start memory number display command is a command for instructing on / off display of the hold lamps 13a to 13d.

  The data indicating the start memory number display command stored in the main RAM 34 is used to control the special symbol start memory display 13 by driving the lamp control circuit 36 by the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 by the process of step S15 in FIG. Then, on / off display control of the holding lamps 13a to 13d is performed.

  Then, the main CPU 32 performs a process of shifting (storing) the data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) to the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). And execute processing for setting clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the data in the special symbol storage area is updated, that is, the starting memory number is updated.

  Further, the main CPU 32 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S22. When this process ends, the special symbol control process ends.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special symbol storage check process executed in step S22 of FIG.
In FIG. 10, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S41), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S42. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S42, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the starting storage number, that is, the reserved number is “0”, and determines that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”. Moves the process to step S43, and moves the process to step S44 if it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not "0".

  In step S43, a demonstration display process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 32 stores in the main RAM 34 a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 41 in order to perform demonstration display. Thus, the demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S44, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 stores a value indicating the special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 refers to the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination table extracted at the time of starting winning. That is, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the identification information on condition that the game ball has won the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 to the game ball. It will be judged. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S45. If the main CPU 32 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S47, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, it moves the process to step S48.

  In step S47, the big hit symbol is determined. In this process, the main CPU 32 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol indicator 15 based on the jackpot symbol random value, and the identification information thereof. Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

  The command indicating the identification information determined in step S47 stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S15 in FIG. The If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S48, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 determines a missing symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 15 and stores data indicating the identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

  The data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command and a probability change command from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S15 in FIG. By executing such processing, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 32 determines the variation pattern based on the identification information determined in steps S47 and S48.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S15 in FIG.

  The sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S50.

  In step S50, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer (t) is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 determines the change effect time based on the change pattern determined by the process of step S49 and the change effect time table indicating the change effect time of the change pattern, and uses the change effect time. The indicated value is stored in the waiting time timer.

  When this process is completed, a process for clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S51). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special symbol display time management process executed in step S24 of FIG.
In FIG. 11, the main CPU 32 first determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S71), and the control state flag indicates special symbol display time management. If it is determined that the value is a value, the process proceeds to step S72. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating special symbol display time management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S72, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer (t) is “0”, and determines that the waiting time timer (t) is “0”. If the process proceeds to step S73 and it is determined that the waiting time timer (t) is not "0", the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S73, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not it is a big hit. If it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S74. If it is determined that it is not a big hit, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S75. Move.

  In step S74, the main CPU 32 sets the value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and then sets the waiting time timer (s) in the main RAM 34 for the time corresponding to the big hit start interval (step (S76) This subroutine is terminated.

  In step S75, a variation shortening end determination process is executed. In this variation shortening end determination process, the main CPU 32 refers to the time variation count counter stored in the main RAM 34, and when the count value of the time variation count counter is “0”, the main CPU 32 determines that it is not the time variation gaming state. Then, the variation shortening end process is terminated.

  Further, when the count value of the short time variation number counter is not “0”, “1” is subtracted from the counter value. When the counter value becomes “0” as a result of this subtraction, the main CPU 32 determines that the short-time gaming state has ended, and sets the short-time gaming state flag to “OFF”.

  That is, the variation shortening end determination process determines whether or not the time-saving gaming state is set, and determines the number of time-shortening variations of the identification information in the time-short gaming state. When the variation shortening end determination process ends, the main CPU 32 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag and ends the present subroutine.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the input detection process. In FIG. 12, the main CPU 32 executes a prize ball related switch check process (step S81). In this processing, the main CPU 32 receives predetermined detection signals from various sensors such as the count switch 101, the general winning opening switch 102, the first starting opening switch 104, and the second starting opening switch 105, which are switches related to the winning ball. Detect whether is supplied.

  Then, the main CPU 32 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 34. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S82.

  In step S82, a special symbol related switch input process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, in this special symbol related switch input processing, a predetermined signal is supplied from the first start port switch 104, the second start port switch 105, etc. related to the identification information as the special symbol. Detect whether or not The main CPU 32 that has performed detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S83.

  In step S83, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, in this normal symbol-related switch input process, the pass gate switch 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 32. Receiving these predetermined signals, the main CPU 32 performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol related switch input process executed in step S82 of FIG.
In FIG. 13, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 101 (step S91), and if there is an input from the count switch 101, the main CPU 32 determines that there is a prize at the big prize opening 22 and steps. Proceeding to S92, if there is no input from the count switch 101, it is determined that there is no winning in the big winning opening 22, and the routine proceeds to Step S94.

  In step S92, the main CPU 32 executes the count switch detection process and then turns on the count switch input flag (step S93), and then inputs to the first start port switch 104 or the second start port switch 105. It is determined whether or not there is (step S94).

  When there is an input to the first start port switch 104 or the second start port switch 105 in step S94, the main CPU 32 determines that there is a prize at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 and starts the start port. After executing the switch detection process (step S95), this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the normal symbol related switch input process executed in step S83 of FIG.
In FIG. 14, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the pass gate 18 which is a specific area, based on a detection signal from the pass gate switch 103 (step S101).

  If the main CPU 32 determines that it has passed through the passing gate 18 in step S101, it determines whether or not the number of normal symbols stored in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 34 is "4" or more. However, if the number of stored ordinary symbols is “4” or more, this subroutine is terminated.

  Further, when the main CPU 32 determines in step S102 that the number of stored normal symbols is not "4" or more, the main CPU 32 extracts a normal symbol success / failure random number value for performing a lottery to open the blade members 23a and 23b. After (step S103), the extracted random number value is stored in the main RAM 34 (step S104).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a normal symbol storage designation command in the main RAM 34 (step S105), and then ends this subroutine.

FIG. 15 shows the normal symbol control process executed in step S3 of FIG.
In FIG. 15, first, a process of loading the normal symbol control state flag is executed (step S121). In this process, the main CPU 32 reads the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S122.

  In steps S122 to S126, which will be described later, as will be described later, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S122 to S126 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 32 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S122, a normal symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, the main CPU 32 checks the start memory number when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check, and there is a start memory number. Next, the big hit judgment and the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol are determined.

  Further, the main CPU 32 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, the setting of step S123 is performed.

  In step S123, normal symbol variation time management processing is executed. In the normal symbol variation time management process, the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management, and the main CPU 32 indicates a value (02 indicating normal symbol display time management when the variation time has elapsed. ) Is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S124 is executed after the fixed waiting time has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S124.

  In step S124, normal symbol display time management processing is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, in this process, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. Is determined.

  The main CPU 32 sets the value (03) indicating the normal electric accessory release process to the control state flag when the jackpot is big, and sets the process of step S125 to be executed. A value (04) indicating the end of the symbol game is set, and the process of step S126 is set to be executed. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, an ordinary electric accessory release process is executed. In this normal electric accessory release process, the main CPU 32 determines that the normal electric accessory winning counter is “4” or more when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating the normal electric accessory release, It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the opening upper limit time has passed (the ordinary electric accessory opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied.

  The main CPU 32 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 34 in order to close the blade members 23a and 23b when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 32 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S126, a normal symbol game end process is executed. In the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 32 sets the value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check as the normal symbol control state flag when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the special symbol game. Set and finish the normal symbol control process. As described above, the normal symbol game is executed by setting the normal symbol control state flag.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the normal symbol storage check process executed in step S122 of FIG.
In FIG. 16, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check (step S131), and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal symbol storage check. If it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is not a value indicating the normal symbol storage check, the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S132, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the starting storage number, that is, the number of holds is “0”, and determines that the data indicating the number of holds is “0”. Moves the process to step S133 and moves the process to step S134 if it is determined that the data indicating the number of holds is not "0".

  In step S133, normal symbol demo display processing is executed. In this normal symbol demo display process, the main CPU 32 stores in the main RAM 34 a variable for supplying a demo display command to the normal symbol display 16 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the demonstration display is executed on the normal symbol display 16. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S134, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the special symbol high-probability gaming state is set. If the main CPU 32 determines that the special symbol high-probability gaming state is set, the process proceeds to step S135. If it is determined that the symbol is not in the high probability game state, the process proceeds to step S137.

  In step S135, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol high probability flag in the storage area of the main RAM 34 is “ON”. If the determination result is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S136. If "NO", the process proceeds to step S137.

  In step S136, the normal symbol drop lottery process shown in FIG. 17 is executed. In the normal symbol falling lottery process shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 32 wins the normal symbol falling lottery with a lottery probability of 1/40 with reference to the normal symbol falling lottery table in the normal symbol game lottery table shown in FIG. (Step S151), and if the normal symbol fall lottery is not won, the special symbol fall lottery processing subroutine is terminated.

  If the main CPU 32 determines in step S151 that the normal symbol drop lottery has been won, the normal symbol high probability state flag is set to “off” and the normal symbol drop lottery processing subroutine is terminated.

  When the normal symbol drop lottery process ends in step S136 of FIG. 16, the main CPU 32 executes a normal symbol hit determination process (step S137). In this normal winning determination process, when the main CPU 32 determines that the special symbol game is not in the short-time gaming state based on the determination result of step S134, the main CPU 32 reduces the probability of winning the normal symbol in the normal gaming state to 1/128. A normal symbol hit determination process is performed with the set lottery probability.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 32 determines that the special symbol game is in the high probability gaming state, that is, the short-time gaming state based on the determination result in step S134, the main CPU 32 is set to a high probability of 1 / 1.01. The normal symbol hit determination process is performed with the lottery probability.

  In step S137, when the main CPU 32 determines that the special symbol game is not in the high-probability gaming state but in the normal gaming state based on the determination result in step S134, the main CPU 32 is set to 1/128, which is a low probability. The normal symbol hit determination process is performed with the lottery probability.

  Next, when the normal symbol hit determination process ends, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag in the storage area of the main RAM 34 is “ON” (step S138), and the time-saving game flag is “ON”. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S140, and if it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S139.

  In step S140, the main CPU 32 sets the 5.1 second fluctuation pattern command data normal symbol waiting time timer to “5.1 seconds”, and then sets the value (01) indicating the normal symbol fluctuation time management to the normal symbol control state. The flag is set (step S141).

  In step S139, the main CPU 32 sets the 30-second fluctuation pattern command data normal symbol waiting time timer to “30 seconds”, and then proceeds to step S141. When the process of step S141 ends, the main CPU 32 clears the storage area used for the current variation (step S142), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the normal symbol display time management process executed in step S124 of FIG.
In FIG. 18, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol change time management (step S161), and the normal symbol control state flag is normal symbol change. If it is determined that the value indicates time management, the process proceeds to step S162. If it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is not a value indicating normal symbol variation time management, this subroutine is terminated. .

  In step S162, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. If the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 32 ends the present subroutine and sets the normal symbol waiting time. If the timer is "0", a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management is set in the normal symbol control state flag (step S163).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets the waiting time after determination (0.5 s) in the normal symbol waiting time timer (step S164), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the normal symbol display time management process executed in step S124 of FIG.
In FIG. 19, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management (step S171), and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal symbol display. If it is determined that the value indicates time management, the process proceeds to step S172. If it is determined that the value does not indicate normal symbol display time management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S172, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol waiting time timer is "0". If the normal symbol waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 32 ends the present subroutine and determines the normal symbol waiting time. When the timer is “0”, it is determined whether or not the hit flag (77) is set (step S173).

  When the main CPU 32 determines that the winning flag (77) is not set, the main CPU 32 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game to the normal symbol control state flag (step S174), and executes this subroutine. When it is determined that the winning flag (77) is set, the process proceeds to step S175.

  In step S175, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol accessory release extension flag is set to “ON”. If the determination result is “YES”, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S176, and the determination result If “NO”, the process proceeds to step S179.

  In step S176, the main CPU 32 executes processing for setting the normal electric accessory release setting for probability change / short time. The processing for setting the normal electric accessory release setting at the time of probability change / short time is “1.8 seconds as the opening time and the number of times of opening the blade members 23a, 23b, which are normal electric accessories, from the normal electric accessory opening time setting table shown in FIG. X3 "is extracted and set in the main RAM 34.

  Next, after setting the normal electric release time timer to “6.7 seconds” (step S177), the main CPU 32 sets a value (03) indicating normal electric accessory release to the normal symbol control state control flag ( Step S178) This subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S179, the main CPU 32 executes a process for setting the normal normal electric accessory release setting. In the normal normal electric accessory release setting process, “0.3 seconds × 1 time” is extracted from the normal electric accessory release time setting table shown in FIG. 6 as the opening time and the number of opening times of the blade members 23a and 23b. Set in the main RAM 34. Next, the main CPU 32 sets the normal electric release time timer to “0.3 seconds” (step S180), and then proceeds to step S178.

  As a result, when the game ball wins the passing gate 18 during the short-time gaming state and wins the normal symbol winning lottery, the blade members 23a and 23b are set to be released in “1.8 seconds × 3 times”. Opportunities for a game ball to win the second start opening 23 increase.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the ordinary electric accessory release process executed in step S125 of FIG.
In FIG. 20, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating the release of the normal electric accessory (step S181), and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal electric accessory. If it is determined that the value indicates that the object is released, the process proceeds to step S182. If it is determined that the value is not the value that indicates that the normal electric accessory is released, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S182, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the number of ordinary electric goods winning prize counters is “4” or more. If the determination result is “YES”, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S184, and the determination result is If "NO", the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal electric accessory release time timer is “0”. If the determination result is “YES”, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S184, and the determination result is “NO”. If so, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S184, after setting the value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag, the main CPU 32 performs the closing setting of the ordinary electric accessory (step S185), and ends this subroutine. In step S185, the driving of the movable member solenoid 106 is stopped and the blade members 23a and 23b are shifted to the closed state.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the normal symbol game end process executed in step S126 of FIG.
In FIG. 21, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game (step S191), and the normal symbol control state flag indicates the end of the normal symbol game. If it is determined that the value is a value, the process proceeds to step S192. If it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is not a value indicating the end of the normal symbol game, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S192, after the reserved number is subtracted by "1", each data in the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) of the main RAM 34 is normally stored in the normal symbol storage area (0). Shift to the symbol storage area (3) (step S193).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets clear data to the data (4) in the normal symbol storage area (step S194). The normal symbol storage area is updated by the processes in steps S193 and S194.

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check as a normal symbol control state flag in the normal symbol control state flag (step S195), and ends this subroutine.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the special symbol game shifts to the short-time game state, the normal symbol game is set with a high probability and played, and each time the normal symbol game is executed, the normal symbol high probability is set. Since the transition from the gaming state to the normal gaming state is determined by a predetermined normal symbol falling lottery probability, it is possible to have a technical intervention element of the player during the special symbol high probability gaming state.

  Specifically, during the special symbol high-probability gaming state, the normal symbol game falls lottery every time the normal symbol game is played, so to prevent the normal symbol game from falling, It is necessary to change a lot of special symbols while suppressing.

  For this reason, useless falling lottery is avoided when the special symbol does not change, for example, when the number of special symbol start-up memories is full (when four special symbol hold lamps 13a to 13d are lit). In order to stop the game ball from being fired, when the number of start memories of the normal symbol is full (when the four normal symbol hold lamps 14a to 14d are lit), the falling lottery is not performed. It is possible to provide a technical intervention element such as launching a game ball aiming at a winning opening and obtaining a lot of prize balls, thereby preventing the game from becoming monotonous and improving the playability.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the regular symbol falling lottery is performed every time the special symbol changes, the player pays attention to the opening time and interval of the blade members 23a and 23b every time the special symbol changes. Thus, it is possible to play a game while expecting whether or not to fall each time the special symbol changes.

  In the present embodiment, the falling lottery for shifting from the normal symbol high probability gaming state to the normal gaming state is only a lottery for whether or not to fall from the normal symbol high probability gaming state to the normal gaming state. When winning, the normal symbol game shifts from the high-probability gaming state to the normal gaming state, and the opening time of the blade members 23a and 23b is returned from "1.8 seconds x 3 times" to "0.3 seconds", and the normal symbol game Is changed from 4 seconds to 30 seconds.

  In this way, instead of having one falling lottery object, a plurality of falling lottery objects may be provided. Specifically, the normal symbol drop lottery table is stored in the main RAM 34 as shown in FIG. In this normal symbol fall lottery table, the normal symbol high probability state fall probability, the short-time gaming state fall probability, and the bonus release extended state fall probability in the high probability gaming state of the special symbol are set.

  Normal symbol high probability state fall probability is not detailed, but has a random number value for normal symbol high probability fall judgment within a predetermined random range, and for normal symbol high probability fall winning so that the lottery probability of fall is 1/40 Random numbers for winning are assigned to the random numbers. For this reason, when the normal symbol high probability state wins the fall, the lottery probability shifts from the high probability gaming state to the normal gaming state in the normal symbol game.

  The short-time gaming state fall probability has a random number value for determining the short-time gaming state fall within a predetermined random number range, although it is not detailed, and the random value for the short-time gaming state fall winning so that the lottery probability of falling is 1/50. Random numbers are assigned for winning off. For this reason, if the short game state is won for falling at this time, the normal symbol change display time is shifted to a normal change display time.

  There is a random number value for determining the fall of the extended state of the unlocked object in the specified random number range. Random numbers for winning are assigned different from random numbers for winning. For this reason, when this combination open extended state is elected to fall, the state is shifted from the state in which the open time of the blade members 23a and 23b is extended to the normal open time.

  The main CPU 32 refers to the normal symbol fall lottery table shown in FIG. 22 every time a normal symbol game is performed, and is set for each normal symbol high probability state fall probability, short-time gaming state fall probability, and bonus release extended state fall probability. The falling lottery is performed according to the falling lottery probability.

  In this way, when the falling lottery is performed, the normal symbol falling lottery process shown in FIG. 23 may be performed in S136 of FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the falling lottery process. In this falling lottery process, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the 1/40 normal symbol high probability falling lottery is won (step S201), and the determination result is “YES”. If “if”, the process proceeds to step S202, and if this determination result is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S202, the main CPU 32 sets the normal symbol high probability flag to “off”. For this reason, during the short-time gaming state of the special symbol game, the winning lottery probability of the normal symbol game shifts from the high probability to the normal probability.

  In step S203, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the 1/50 time-short game falling lottery is won. If the determination result is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S204, and if the determination result is “NO”. If so, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S204, the main CPU 32 sets the time-saving gaming state flag to “off”. For this reason, during the short time gaming state of the special symbol game, the variation time of the normal symbol is extended from 4 seconds to 30 seconds.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not a 1/60 bonus release extended falling lottery has been won. If this determination result is "YES", the process proceeds to step S206, and if this determination result is "NO". This subroutine is finished.

  In step S206, the main CPU 32 sets the accessory release extension flag to “off”. For this reason, during the short-time gaming state of the special symbol game, the opening time of the blade members 23a and 23b is shortened from “1.8 seconds × 3 times” to “0.3 seconds”.

  That is, in the processing of step S201, step S203, and step S205, when a falling lottery is performed for each normal symbol game, the normal symbol high probability state fall probability, short-time gaming state fall probability, and bonus release extended state fall probability Unless a lottery is performed and all the falling lotteries are won, the probability of lottery per normal symbol, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the blade members 23a and 23b will not return to the normal gaming state. If the remaining falling lottery is not won even if it is won, either the lottery probability per normal symbol, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, or any of the blade members 23a, 23b is maintained in the normal symbol high probability gaming state. be able to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the falling lottery is individually executed when the normal symbol winning lottery is performed, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, and when the blade members 23a and 23b are opened. Therefore, compared with the case where the subject of the falling lottery is one, the number of technical intervention elements can be increased, and the playability can be further improved.

  24 and 25 are views showing a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the basic configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore, description will be made with reference to the drawings of the first embodiment.

  FIG. 24 is a falling lottery rate setting table, and this falling lottery rate setting table is stored in the main ROM 33. The selected lottery rate setting table is performed during the short-time gaming state of the special symbol game, and the falling lottery rate is assigned according to the number of falling lotteries.

  Specifically, the falling lottery rate is 1/40 until the number of falling lotteries is 40, the falling lottery rate is 1/60 until the number of falling lotteries is 60, and the falling lottery rate is up to 80 times. Is set to 1/80, and as the number of falling lotteries increases, the probability of winning the falling lottery becomes lower and it is more difficult to fall.

  The main CPU 32 counts the number of times the falling lottery has been performed during the normal symbol high probability gaming state, and stores the cumulative value of the number of falling lotteries in the main RAM 34. Is configured.

  The main CPU 32 refers to the falling lottery rate setting table and changes the normal symbol falling lottery probability according to the number of falling lotteries accumulated in the main RAM 34, and constitutes a symbol falling lottery probability changing means. ing.

  Next, the normal symbol drop lottery process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The falling middle battle process of FIG. 25 is executed in step S136 of FIG. In FIG. 25, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the number of falling lotteries stored in the main RAM 34 is 40 or more. If the determination result is “YES”, the process moves to step S213, and this determination is made. If the result is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, the main CPU 32 determines that the number of falling lotteries is less than "40 times" and sets the falling lottery rate to 1/40. In step S213, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the number of falling lotteries stored in the main RAM 34 is “60” or more. If the determination result is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S214. If the determination result is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S214, the main CPU 32 determines that the number of falling lotteries is “60” or more, and sets the falling lottery rate to 1/60. In step S215, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the number of falling lotteries is “80” or more. If the determination result is “YES”, the process moves to step S216, and the determination result is “NO”. In the case of “,” the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S216, the main CPU 32 determines that the number of falling lotteries is “80” or more, and sets the falling lottery rate to 1/80. In step S217, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol falling lottery is won with the falling lottery rate set in step S212, step S214, and step S216, and if the normal symbol falling lottery is won, When the symbol high probability state flag is set to “off”, this subroutine is terminated. When the normal symbol falling lottery is not won, the subroutine is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as the number of falling lotteries increases, the normal symbol falling lottery rate is changed so as to lower the normal symbol falling lottery probability, so that the possibility of falling can be reduced. For this reason, a normal symbol game can be performed with high probability over a long period of time, and the number of balls can be increased. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player who is not good at technical intervention from suffering a disadvantage such as winning a falling lottery with a small number of games.

  26 to 30 are views showing a third embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. The components similar to those in the first embodiment are not described in the first embodiment. This will be described with reference to the drawings.

  In FIG. 26, the game area 10a is provided with four pass gates 18a to 18d, and when the game balls pass through the pass gates 18a to 18d, they are detected by the pass gate switch 103.

  Based on the detection signal from the passage gate switch 103, the main CPU 32 can grasp which passage gates 18a to 18d the game ball has passed, and the passage gate 18a from among the plurality of passage gates 18a to 18d. -18d is selected, and a falling lottery is performed when a game ball passes through the selected passing gates 18a-18d.

Specifically, the main CPU 32 determines the passing gates 18a to 18d that perform the falling lottery at a constant time interval or an unspecified time interval. For example, the passing gate that performs the falling lottery passes the passing date 18a. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 18a, a notification command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 41.
When the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 receives the notification command, it controls the display control circuit 45 to generate a display signal, and displays that the falling lottery is performed as character information on the liquid crystal display device 12. Yes.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes a falling lottery passage area determination means, and the liquid crystal display device 12 and the display control circuit 45 constitute notification means.

  Next, the falling lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a display example of the display area 12a when the falling lottery is performed. FIGS. 28 to 30 are control programs executed by the sub CPU 42, and this control program is stored in the program ROM 43.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the sub-control circuit 41.
In FIG. 28, the sub CPU 42 initializes various settings stored in the work RAM 44 (step S221), and then performs random number update processing (notice determination random number) related to various effects (step S222).

  Next, after executing a command analysis process for analyzing the command received from the main CPU 32 (step S223), the sub CPU 42 performs a control process for the display control circuit 45 (step S224). Specifically, the sub CPU 42 controls the display control circuit 45 to display a notice image, a background image, and the like together with the identification information on the display area 12 a of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 controls the audio control circuit 50 (step S225). Specifically, the sub CPU 42 outputs sound effects, sounds, and the like from the speakers 51L and 51R by controlling the sound control circuit 50.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 controls the lamp control circuit 53 (step S226). Specifically, the sub CPU 42 controls the lamp control circuit 53 to turn on / off the decorative lamp 54 in a predetermined pattern.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process. The command reception interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process even when the sub CPU 42 is executing the main process. This process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit.

  In FIG. 29, the sub CPU 42 saves the register (step S231), stores the command input from the main CPU 32 in the reception buffer (step S232), and then restores the register (step S233).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the command analysis process executed in step S223 of FIG.

  In FIG. 30, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the notification command transmitted from the main CPU 32 has been received (step S241). When it is determined that the notification command has been received, the sub CPU 42 responds to the notification command. The set data is set (step S242), and this subroutine is finished.

  When this notification command is set, the sub CPU 42 in FIG. 28 controls the display control circuit 45 in step S224 to display “Dropping lottery” in the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 as shown in FIG. Displays the line “Dayo!” And the character that emits the line.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the passing gates 18a to 18d for performing the falling lottery are determined from the plurality of passing regions provided in the game area 10a, the passing gates 18a to 18d for performing the falling lottery are determined. A falling lottery can be performed when a game ball passes.

  For this reason, the player can take into account the element of “luck” that the falling lottery is performed by passing through the passing gates 18a to 18d where the falling lottery is performed together with the technical intervention element, and the gameability is further enhanced. Can be improved.

  Further, since the liquid crystal display device 12 notifies when the game ball passes through the passing gates 18a to 18d where the falling lottery is performed, the player can recognize that the falling lottery is performed, and expectation and frustration You can taste the feeling.

  31 and 32 are views showing a fourth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the basic configuration of the gaming machine is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore, description will be made with reference to the drawings of the first embodiment.

  The main CPU 32 according to the present embodiment counts the number of times the falling lottery result performed during the high-probability gaming state of the normal symbol game is won for falling, and stores it in the falling winning number storage area of the main RAM 34. The main CPU 32 and the main RAM 34 constitute a fall count counting means.

  Further, the main CPU 32 is configured to give a privilege that is advantageous to the player when the cumulative value of the number of falling wins stored in the main RAM 34 is, for example, “5 times”. Is configured.

  In addition, as a special benefit, after the normal symbol game is shifted to the normal gaming state by winning the fall, a resurrection lottery is performed to restore the normal symbol game from the normal gaming state to the high probability gaming state during the short-time gaming state of the special symbol game. In other words, the number of short-time games is extended from “100 times” to “150 times”, and the number of prize balls is increased (for example, increased from 3 to 10) when a game ball is won at the second start port 23. In other words, the lottery probability of the falling lottery may be lowered from 1/40 to 1/80.

  In addition, when one big hit game is performed, there is a possibility that at most one falling lottery will be won in the short-time game state after the end of the big hit game state. This means that there is a possibility of winning up to 5 falling lotteries.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a resurrection lottery is performed as a privilege will be described. FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are flowcharts of main processing performed in the main control circuit 31. In the resurrection lottery, the main CPU 32 performs the resurrection lottery with reference to the resurrection lottery table stored in the main RAM 34. The resurrection lottery table is restored from the normal gaming state to the high probability gaming state. The random number value for winning is allocated so that the lottery probability becomes 1/10, for example, different from the random number value for winning the revival.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the normal symbol memory check process of the first embodiment. The normal symbol memory check process of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that step S143 of the resurrection lottery process is added. Since it differs from the form, only the process different from the first embodiment will be described.

  In FIG. 31, in the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 32 executes the resurrection lottery process shown in FIG. 32 when the process of step S142 is completed. (Step S143).

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the resurrection lottery process, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the number of falling winnings stored in the main RAM 34 is “5” or more (step S251), and the determination result is “YES”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S252, and in the case of “NO”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S252, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the 1/10 resurrection lottery has been won by referring to the resurrection lottery table stored in the main RAM 34, and if it is determined that the resurrection lottery has been won, If the special high probability flag is set to “on” and it is determined that the resurrection lottery is not won, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S253, the main CPU 32 clears the fall winning number storage area of the main RAM 34 and ends the present subroutine. As a result, during the high-probability gaming state of the special symbol game, a privilege that the normal symbol game is restored from the normal gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is given.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of times the falling lottery result is won for falling is counted, and a privilege advantageous to the player is given according to the number of falling winnings, so the following effects can be obtained. Can do.

  In other words, the higher the number of occurrences of the jackpot gaming state, the higher the number of times that the normal symbol game is played with high probability, but the normal symbol high probability gaming state of the normal symbol game until the special symbol high probability gaming state is finished. If the player falls a lot, the player will feel like a loss. For this reason, satisfaction can be given to a player by giving a privilege advantageous to the player according to the number of falls.

  Even in the revival lottery, a normal symbol high probability state revival probability, a short-time gaming state revival probability, and a bonus release extended state revival probability are provided, and a revival lottery is performed for each of these revival probabilities, so that a high probability gaming state It is also possible to individually restore the normal time, shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and extend the opening time of the blade members 23a and 23b.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention Front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention 1 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit and a sub control circuit configured in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the normal symbol game lottery table of the pachinko gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation time setting table of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the normal electric accessory release time setting table of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the main process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the input detection process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol related switch input process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal symbol related switch input process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal symbol control processing performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal symbol fall lottery process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation time management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal symbol display time management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory release process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal symbol game completion | finish process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the other structure of the normal symbol fall lottery table of the pachinko machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the other flowchart of the normal symbol fall lottery process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the fall lottery rate setting table performed in the fall lottery figure main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the normal symbol fall lottery process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention The figure which shows the example of a display of the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the main process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the sub-control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 4th Embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the resurrection lottery process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of the 4th Embodiment of this invention

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
10a Game area 12 Liquid crystal display device (special symbol game execution means, notification means)
15 Special symbol display (special symbol game execution means)
16 Normal symbol display (ordinary symbol game execution means)
18 Passing gate (passing area)
19 First start opening (start winning prize opening)
23 2nd start opening (start winning prize opening)
23a, 23b Blade member 32 Main CPU (Big win lottery means, special symbol game state transition means, normal symbol lottery means, normal symbol game execution means, normal symbol game state transition means, normal symbol fall lottery means, fall lottery pass area determination Means, falling lottery count counting means, ordinary symbol falling lottery probability changing means, falling count counting means, privilege granting means)
34 main RAM (fall lottery count counting means, fall count counting means)
36 Lamp control circuit (special symbol game execution means, (normal symbol game execution means))
45 Display control circuit (special symbol game execution means, notification means)
106 Movable member solenoid (normal symbol game execution means)

Claims (5)

A game area in which the game ball can roll, a start winning opening where the game ball wins and a passing area through which the game ball passes;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery with a predetermined lottery probability on the condition that a game ball wins at the starting winning port;
A special symbol game executing means for executing a special symbol game for performing a change display and a stop display of the special symbol based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means;
Based on the fact that the special symbol is stopped in a specific stop mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished is a special symbol high probability game with the lottery probability being high. Special symbol game state transition means for transitioning to a state;
Normal symbol lottery means for performing lottery of normal symbols with a predetermined lottery probability on condition that a game ball has passed through the passing area;
Based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery means, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed, and if the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery means is a win, the winning prize to the start winning prize opening Normal symbol game execution means for executing a normal symbol game for performing control to open the blade member provided at the start winning opening for a predetermined time so as to facilitate
When transitioned to the special symbol shortening variation by the special symbol gaming state transition means, the lottery probability by the regular symbol lottery means is set to a high probability, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the blade Normal symbol game state transition means for performing control to shift to the normal symbol high probability game state for extending the time for the member to be in an open state;
A normal symbol falling lottery means for determining a transition from the normal symbol high-probability gaming state to the normal gaming state with a predetermined normal symbol falling lottery probability every time the normal symbol game is executed. Machine. The normal symbol falling lottery means performs the falling lottery for shifting from the normal symbol high probability gaming state to the normal gaming state, when performing the normal symbol winning lottery, performing the normal symbol variation display, and the blade member Execute individually for each release.
When the lottery result of the normal symbol wins a fall, the lottery probability per normal symbol is shifted from a high probability to a normal probability,
When the lottery result of the normal symbol variation display wins a fall, the normal symbol variation display time is shifted from the reduced state to the normal variation display time,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the lottery result of the opening time of the blade member wins a fall, the game machine is shifted from a state in which the opening time of the blade member is extended to a normal opening time. A plurality of the passing areas are provided on the gaming area, and the passing determined by the falling lottery passing area determining means for determining a passing area for the falling lottery from the plurality of passing areas and the falling lottery passing area determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying unit that notifies when a game ball passes through the area. A falling lottery number counting means for counting the number of times that the normal symbol falling lottery means has been performed.
4. The normal symbol fall lottery probability changing means for changing the normal symbol fall lottery probability according to the number of fall lotteries counted by the fall lottery number counting means. The gaming machine according to item 1. A falling number counting means for counting the number of times the falling lottery result performed by the normal symbol falling lottery means is won for falling;
5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege advantageous to the player in accordance with the number of times of falling winning counted by the number of falls counting unit. Gaming machine.

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