JP2008110066A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, surely consuming the frequency of continuation of time-shortening to relieve a game player stuck in a game. <P>SOLUTION: In this Pachinko game machine 10, the period (the frequency of time-shortening) of a first high probability lottery mode (the time-shortening state) set at the end of a big prize is set to be different depending on the game state before the big prize, and the highest frequency of time-shortening is given in the case of transition from the low probability state to the high probability state. In the case of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state, when the residual frequency of time-shortening before transition is larger than the predetermined frequency, the residual frequency of time-shortening is set as the frequency of time-shortening. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a so-called digipachi or seven machine called a pachinko machine, when a game ball enters a winning means such as a start opening, a so-called big hit lottery is performed as to whether to win a special game advantageous to the player, When the big hit lottery is won, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Specifically, the grand prize opening is opened for 15 rounds with 10 game balls won or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as one round, and many payout balls are obtained. The big hit lottery result is called a special symbol game because it is notified by whether or not the special symbol stops at a predetermined symbol. In addition to the special symbol game, it is also known as a variable display game because it is notified by whether or not the identification symbol for performance fluctuates and stops at a predetermined symbol.

  Furthermore, many models are provided with a movable accessory (a so-called electric tulip) that is easy to win when opened, and difficult to win when closed. Whether or not to open the movable accessory is determined by lottery on condition that the game ball passes through the passing gate. Note that the lottery result is notified depending on whether or not the normal symbol stops at a predetermined symbol, so it is also referred to as a normal symbol game.

  In the lottery in the special symbol game, whether or not the big hit is determined is determined, and after the special game, one of the two game states of the high probability (probability fluctuation) state and the low probability state of the big win winning probability is determined. It is determined whether to enter the gaming state. In general, after a special game, a big hit with a high probability of winning a big hit with a high probability is a big hit, a big hit with a low probability with a low winning probability is a normal big hit, and further, a probable big hit is continuous. It is called a fall when it usually becomes a big hit later.

  Also, in a normal symbol game, a high probability state with a high probability of winning big hits until a next big hit is won after a probable big hit or a predetermined period after a normal big hit (for example, until 100 big hit lotteries are performed). There are also many models that have been changed so that the opening time of the movable accessory is slightly longer. In such a high probability state, it is easy to win a start opening, and many special symbol games are consumed in a short time.

  In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine, two lotteries are performed, and the interest of the player in the game is improved by changing the winning probability in these two lotteries. For example, there are cases where the number of owned balls does not decrease and the game is a big hit, the big hits are continuous, or the big win lottery is won in several games. On the other hand, there may be a so-called stale state where a lottery variable display game is being executed but not won in the big win lottery. In such a state, the player cannot play the game happily.

Therefore, even if the variable display game has been executed a predetermined number of times or more, when the big hit lottery is not won, the low probability state is changed to the high probability state in which a special gaming state is likely to occur, thereby causing a humming state. It has been proposed to rescue such players (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-40487 A

  However, in recent pachinko machines, the types of jackpots are also diversified, and in addition to 15 round probability big hits, 15 round normal big hits, big hits such as sudden chance changes and sudden time reductions are determined by lottery including falls. . Here, sudden probability change and sudden time reduction are game states obtained as a result of extremely shortening the opening time and round of the special winning opening in the special game. In other words, if the probability of winning a big hit after a special game is high, the player suddenly becomes probable because it seems to be suddenly changed, and if the winning probability is low, only the short time is executed. , The player suddenly falls short of time to appear to be in a short state of time. Also, in addition to the normal big hit, the fall is changed to the normal state when winning by performing lottery including a lottery (so-called falling lottery) including whether or not to fall to a low probability state in the big hit lottery. There are also models.

  For this reason, in recent pachinko machines, for example, after suddenly winning the odd change, it falls due to the winning of the falling lottery, and as a result, a payoff ball cannot be obtained, and it is mistaken for sudden sudden change even though it is suddenly short As a result, there is also a new sneak condition that continues to be struck while expecting a big hit, and as a result, the shortage of time ends without obtaining a big hit.

  In addition, in recent pachinko machines, there are models in which time reduction is continuously performed a predetermined number of times in a probability variation state after a probability variation big hit game. In such a model, even if the falling lottery is won and the low probability state is reached, the time reduction is continued a predetermined number of times. In addition, there are models (for example, 30 times, 70 times, and 333 times) that have cases where the number of times of continuous time reduction is long and short. If you win a big hit when you are in a so-called hamari state, and if you win 333 times, you will get lots of lottery opportunities without reducing your possessions, so you may win a big win again. Get higher. Therefore, there is a high possibility of being rescued from the conventional marital state.

  However, in this case, for example, in the case where the number of time reductions is 333 times by winning sudden probability change, it is assumed that the number of time reductions is obtained 30 times by suddenly winning the probability change by further changing / stopping the identification information three times. . In this case, the number of time reductions is reduced by 300 times with almost no winning ball being acquired, and there are cases where the probabilistic jackpot that is rescued is disadvantageous to the player.

  By the way, in recent years, a model has emerged that has a high jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation state, but does not have a large difference when comparing the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation state with the jackpot lottery probability in the normal state. In such a model, when a long time and short number of times can be obtained, it may be desired to fall earlier and digest a long time and short number of times in a normal state rather than a short and short number of time probability change state.

  For this reason, when many lottery lottery opportunities are given, it is desired to provide a gaming machine capable of relieving the Hamari player by reliably digesting the lottery opportunities.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can surely digest the number of short-time continuations and rescue a Hamari player.

  (1) A game board having a game area where the game ball rolls and a plurality of winning holes into which the game ball can enter, an execution control means for controlling the execution of the plurality of games, and a predetermined position on the game board On the condition that the game ball has passed, the movable accessory provided at the specific winning port of the plurality of winning ports is changed from the first state where the game ball is difficult to enter to the second state where the game ball is difficult to enter. A first big hit lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether to switch, and a lottery mode in the first big hit lottery means is a first probability that the winning probability of shifting from the first state to the second state is a predetermined probability. A first mode setting means for setting either a normal lottery mode or a first high probability lottery mode in which the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability; and the first mode setting means is a first high probability lottery 1st high when mode is set Condition setting means for setting a condition for ending the rate lottery mode and returning to the first normal lottery mode, and whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the specific winning opening The second big hit lottery means for performing the lottery to determine whether or not the winning probability that the game state after the special game is transferred to the special game when the special game is entered based on the lottery result by the second big hit lottery means The game mode is set by determining whether the second normal lottery mode is a predetermined probability or the second high probability lottery mode in which the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability by lottery. Mode setting means, and the execution control means is configured by the condition setting means and the mode set by the first mode setting means and the second mode setting means after the end of the special game. The execution of the game is controlled based on the set condition, and the special game is a first special game in which a state advantageous to the player is performed for a predetermined period, and a first game in which a state advantageous to the player is performed for a period shorter than the predetermined period. The second big hit lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the game of the second normal lottery mode in the game of the second high probability lottery mode, and the first mode The setting means sets the first high probability lottery mode for a predetermined period after the end of the special game. The condition setting means sets the second mode setting means from the second normal lottery mode to the second high probability lottery mode. In the case of setting to shift to the above, the period of the first high probability lottery mode is set the most, and the second high probability lottery mode is shifted to the second normal lottery mode by winning the second special game. Place In addition, the period of the first high probability lottery mode is set to the remaining period of the first high probability lottery mode before the transition to the second normal lottery mode. A gaming machine that is configured to increase the probability of winning the transition to the normal lottery mode.

  According to the invention of (1), when shifting from the second normal lottery mode (normal state) to the second high probability lottery mode (probability variation state), the first high probability lottery mode (so-called, (Short time) period becomes longer. For this reason, it is possible to rescue a player who is highly likely to be in a stalemate state. In addition, when the second normal lottery mode (normal state) is shifted to the second high probability lottery mode (probability variation state), it is determined whether or not to shift to the game of the second normal lottery mode by the second big hit lottery means. The probability of winning in the lottery (falling lottery) to be performed is increased, so that it is easy to fall. In this case, the probability of shifting to the special game is lowered, but instead, it is possible to surely digest the game in the first high probability lottery mode set for a long time. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can surely digest the number of continuations of a short time and rescue a Hamari player.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the game machine includes a counting unit that counts the number of lotteries since the end of the special game, and the condition setting unit is configured to output the counting unit in a game in the second high probability lottery mode. A gaming machine, wherein, when the count value is equal to or less than a predetermined value, a setting is made to increase the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the predetermined value is set to 70 times, for example, when the number of time reductions is 30, 50, or 100 times. As a result, if the number of times of continuous time is 100, the possibility of falling to 70 times is high, so that the possibility of digesting the number of continuous times of 100 times is also increased. In addition, if the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode after 70 times is returned, even if 30 wins are obtained by suddenly winning the odd change, the overall short run duration of 100 times can be digested. The possibility increases. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can surely digest the number of continuations of a short time and rescue a Hamari player.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode increases according to the count value of the counting means.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (2), the probability of winning the falling lottery increases every time the number of times of continuous shortening is digested. The probability lottery mode (probability variation state) is maintained. For this reason, the player wants to win 15 rounds, but advances the game while hoping that there will be no sudden change in probability or short time. Also, as the count value of the counting means approaches the predetermined number, the longer set time duration is maintained by winning the falling lottery, or the second high probability lottery mode (probability change state) without winning the falling lottery Although the game is maintained, the player can play the game in the state where there is a possibility that the number of continuations of time reduction will be reduced due to sudden probability change or sudden time reduction before and after the count value of the counting means exceeds the predetermined number Can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can surely digest the number of continuations of a short time and rescue a Hamari player.

  According to the present invention, when the second normal lottery mode (normal state) is shifted to the second high-probability lottery mode (probability variation state), the game is shifted to the second normal lottery mode game by the second big hit lottery means. By increasing the probability of winning in the lottery (falling lottery) to determine whether or not, it becomes easier to fall, and the probability of shifting to a special game is reduced, but instead, the first high probability lottery mode set longer Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of relieving a Hamari player.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the main body frame 12 from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 5 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board provided with a game area where the game ball rolls and a plurality of winning holes through which the game ball can enter.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after the transition to the special game, the effect image for the effect is displayed during the execution of the special game. In addition, the gaming state at the time of shifting to the special game may be referred to as a big hit gaming state.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting region, a region where a game member such as an accessory, or a decoration member is provided. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom and layout.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer is formed of a material having permeability, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer may be formed of a material having permeability. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the lower left side of the game board 14, there are a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and a round number indicator 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 8-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50”, “05” or “64”) is stopped and displayed, it is in a state advantageous to the player from the normal game. The gaming state shifts to a certain jackpot gaming state. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 5) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 5). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is called a “special symbol game”.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED. These display lamps are alternately turned on and off alternately, and are variably displayed as a normal symbol.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. The normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbols that are held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each dot LED, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed (4 of 2). Squared pattern). Note that the round number indicators 51a to 51d may include a plurality of 8-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14 (back side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification symbol for production is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and also with a character image such as “big hit! The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 5, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, a stage 57, a starting port 25, a shutter 40, a big winning port 39, and general winning ports 56a, 56b and 56c. , 56d and the like are provided on the game board 14. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  A stage 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and a stage 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails 13 and the stage 55 provided on the game board 14 described above. , 57, etc., flow down toward the bottom of the game board 14 while changing the direction of travel.

  A winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the stage 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, it is guided behind the stage 57 via the first warp path 47 behind the game board 14. The game ball guided behind the stage 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 from a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the stage 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  The start opening 25 described above is provided with a normal electric accessory (may be referred to as a normal electric combination for short) 48. The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of opposed blade members and an ordinary electric member solenoid 118 (see FIG. 6) that opens and closes the blade member. When the blade member is closed, it is possible to enter the start port 25 only from above the blade member, and when it is open, it is possible to enter the start port 25 from above and from the left and right of the blade member. Thus, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is driven and controlled by the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 6).

  A winning area is provided in the start port 25. This winning area includes a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 6). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, if a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 6). The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4), and after a predetermined time has passed, Fluctuation display stops. As described above, this normal symbol is a light emitting display of a red LED or a green LED.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined light emission display, for example, a red LED, the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 provided at the start port 25 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and a game ball is placed at the start port 25. It becomes easier to enter. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”. As described above, the start opening 25 is an example of a specific winning opening, and the ordinary electric combination 48 is an example of a movable combination provided at the specific winning opening (start opening 25). It is the first state in which it is difficult to make a ball, and the open state is an example of a second state in which a game ball is easy to enter.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). When the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4) displays a specific numerical symbol as a special symbol, the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. To be driven. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 6) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 6). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball. A game from the open state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept the game ball to the closed state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to receive the game ball is referred to as a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V / count sensor 102. . In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds, and when the number symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuous rounds is two and is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35. When the number symbol is 05, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 2 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the round number lottery means (the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 6)). Also good.

  In addition, when game balls have won or passed through the specific areas and the general areas in the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the large winning port 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the types of the respective winning ports is set. It is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  When it is determined that a winning is made at the start opening 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 according to the type of each winning port.

  An operation panel 80 is provided on the front surface of the outer cover of the upper plate 20. The operation panel 80 includes selection buttons 81 and 82 and a cross lever 83 that can be operated vertically and horizontally. The operation panel 80 is used in a sub game described later.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be any display means such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, or a lamp.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, various tables referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery are also stored. .

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a big prize. Mouth Opening Counter, Grand Prize Winning Counter, Round Number Display Counter, Round Number Display Production Start Counter, Waiting Time Timer, Big Winning Port Opening Time Timer, Data indicating Number of Reservations for Special Symbols, Normal Symbol Reservation Data indicating the number, data for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game or the normal symbol game. In the following description, when it is simply referred to as a control state flag, it indicates the control state of the special symbol game, and when it is simply referred to as a normal symbol control state flag, it indicates the control state of the normal symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining whether or not to perform reach. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 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 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 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 itself may include a timer. .

  The big winning opening number counter indicates the number of opening of the big winning opening (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the start opening 25, but when the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended. This indicates the number of times the symbol game is held. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensor 116, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member provided in the ordinary electric member 48 via a link member (not shown), and opens the blade member in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. State or closed state. As described above, the main CPU 66 is provided at the specific winning opening (starting opening 25) among the plurality of winning openings on condition that the game ball has passed through a predetermined position (passage gates 54a, 54b) on the game board 14. An example of a first big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the movable movable article (ordinary electric accessory 48) is switched from the first state in which the game ball is difficult to enter to the second state in which the game ball is easy to enter. It is.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 5 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a fire device 130 that fires game balls, and a reading device 150 that reads information stored in a card.

  The payout / firing control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the reading device 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol indicator 35 (8 segment LED), the normal A symbol display 33 (display lamp) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 that performs control related to the lamp 132 and the movable accessory. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores a program for executing the subgame.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, a stop display mode determining random number counter for determining the stop display mode of the identification information (identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 28)), a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, and an effect for selecting the effect pattern Various variables such as a random number counter for display selection are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  The image data ROM 216 stores various image data such as identification symbol image data, special image data, background image data, and effect image data separately. Of course, image data related to the subgame is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as special image data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays the image data on the liquid crystal display device 32. Is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The sound control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM 234 that stores sound data of various effect sound effects including BGM, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying sound signals. For example).

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The sub CPU 206 is connected to the operation panel 80, and the sub CPU 206 advances a sub game described later when the sub CPU 206 receives a detection signal generated when the player operates the operation panel 80.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S11, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the main RAM 70 when the power is turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. If this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as the mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value of the random number stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S14.

  In step S14, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates a random number in response to the detection signals from the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. And processing for storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S14 and step S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And a process of storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display 35. The special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a game state command relating to game information data to be transmitted to a game hall management server (not shown) and storing it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S18.

  In step S18, symbol reservation number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates the hold number data in response to the detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116. When the hold number is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 3), the hold is stored in the main RAM 70. A process of updating the number data is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, an LED power source (common signal) for lighting the LED and a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid are supplied to the lamp 74. If this process ends, the process moves to step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain variation flag (high probability flag) or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that the certain variation flag or the short-time state flag is set. A process of generating a status command and a short-time status command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs output control processing of the effect control command to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 39, the starting opening 25, and the general winning openings 56a to 56d. If there is a winning, a corresponding payout request command is transmitted to the payout control CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to step S12.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S44.

  In step S44, an input port reading process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each switch such as the V / count sensor 102. If this process ends, the process moves to step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for restoring the program saved in step S42 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S72.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer 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 S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. 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 S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 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 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time 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 setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 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 S81. Details of the special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 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 winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state in which the grand prize opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated will be executed. Further, the game advantageous to the player may be that a variable winning device that can be opened and closed such as the big winning opening 39 is opened.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the special game execution time. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 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 prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the supervised ball residual ball monitoring, and the game ball is placed in a specific area in the special payout port 39 when the special winning mouth residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “50”, “05”) or “15” ( It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “64” or “21”) or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 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 setting of step S80 is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

  On the other hand, when neither condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 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 S78 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state 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 to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a probability change flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the probability change state is entered. Further, when the main CPU 66 enters the time reduction state, the main CPU 66 sets the time reduction state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and sets 100 as the time reduction number. Details of the jackpot end interval process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, 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 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When the time reduction count is set, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the time reduction count, and when the time reduction count becomes 0, the main CPU 66 ends the time reduction state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is out of order when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order, so that the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. It will be executed at the timing and the special game will end. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is executed. finish.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and if it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. To migrate.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, 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 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S105.

    In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S106. As described above, the main CPU 66 performs the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the specific winning opening (starting port 25). It is an example of a means.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game, a predetermined number (four in the present embodiment) of jackpot determination values is set for a certain range of random numbers (0 to 799 in the present embodiment). The game state shifts to any one of a low probability state and a high probability state in which a larger number of jackpot random numbers is set (5 in this embodiment) than the low probability state.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and causes the special symbol indicator 35 to stop display based on the jackpot symbol random number and the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 11). A special symbol is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the random number extracted in the low probability state is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number is 0 to 4, the main CPU 66 selects 6 for the symbol on the left of the jackpot symbol and 4 for the symbol on the right. Z0 is selected, 15 rounds are selected as the maximum number of rounds, and these data are stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the game state in the game after the end of the special game corresponds to the jackpot symbol random number value. For example, when the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 5, the number of jackpot determination values increases, and the probability of drawing a jackpot is set to a high probability state, and the gaming state in the game after the game ends is a high probability. It becomes the gaming state of the state. In other cases (the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 9), the number of jackpot determination values is reduced, so that the probability of drawing the jackpot is set to a low probability state with a predetermined probability, Become. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S109. As described above, when the main CPU 66 shifts to the special game based on the lottery result by the second big hit lottery means, the winning probability of shifting to the special game from the gaming state after the end of the special game is a predetermined probability. The game mode is set by determining whether the normal lottery mode (low probability state) or the second high probability lottery mode (high probability state) in which the winning probability is higher than a predetermined probability is determined by lottery. It is an example of a 2 mode setting means.

  Note that the symbol designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S106 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined in step S106. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S106 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in a waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. And the process which clears the memory area where the random number for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation display etc. was memorized is performed (Step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol determination table]
FIG. 11 shows a special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In the example shown in FIG. 11, in the low probability state (second normal lottery mode), there are 800 random numbers from 0 to 799, and four jackpot determination values are 3, 5, 7, and 11. For this reason, the big hit probability in the low probability state is 1/200. In the case of a high probability state (second high probability lottery mode), there are five jackpot determination values of 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13. For this reason, the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/160. The jackpot probability can be changed by appropriately setting a random number value or a jackpot determination value.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, two types of tables having different jackpot symbol random numbers are prepared as special symbol determination tables. Here, a table using normal random numbers as jackpot symbol random values is referred to as a first special symbol determination table, and a table using special random numbers as jackpot symbol random values is referred to as a second special symbol determination table.

  In the first special symbol determination table, as shown in FIG. 11, in the case of a low probability state, when the extracted random number values are 3, 5, 7, 11 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0-4, The left symbol is 6, the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command Z0 is selected. The content is a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R (first special game). In the low probability state, when the extracted random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11 and the big hit symbol random number value is 5, the big symbol left symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command Z1 is selected. The content indicates a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 2R (second special game). In the low probability state, when the extracted random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11 and the big hit symbol random number value is 6, the big symbol left symbol is 0, the right symbol is 5, and the symbol designation command Z3 is selected. The content indicates a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 2R. Also, in the low probability state, when the extracted random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11 and the big hit symbol random number value is 7 to 9, the big symbol left symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command Z3 Is selected, and the content indicates a big hit, a low probability state (so-called normal big hit), and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a low probability state, if the extracted random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z4 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the extracted random numbers are 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number is 0 to 4, the jackpot symbol on the left symbol is 6, the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation The command Z0 is selected, and the content indicates a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the extracted random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the big hit symbol random number value is 5, the big symbol left symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, the symbol designation command Z1 Is selected, and the content indicates a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 2R. Also, in the case of a high probability state, when the extracted random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the big hit symbol random number value is 6, the big symbol left symbol is 0, the right symbol is 5, symbol designation command Z2 Is selected, and the content indicates a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 2R. Also, in the case of a high probability state, when the extracted random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the big hit symbol random number value is 7 to 9, the big symbol left symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, symbol designation The command Z3 is selected, and the content indicates a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the extracted random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z4 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In addition, although an example of the special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the special symbol determination table may be in another form. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a second big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a game in the second normal lottery mode in a game in the second high probability lottery mode.

  The second special symbol determination table is a table that is set when the low-probability state shifts to the high-probability state, as will be described in detail later. The extracted random number values are 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13, respectively. When the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command Z0 is selected. The content is a jackpot, high probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. ing. Also, when the extracted random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the big hit symbol random number value is 5, 6, the big symbol left symbol is 0, the right symbol is 5, and the symbol designation command Z2 is selected. The contents show a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 2R. In addition, when the extracted random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the big hit symbol random number value is 7, 8, 9, the big symbol left symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command Z3 is selected. The content indicates a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. If the extracted random number is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z4 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In addition, although an example of the special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the special symbol determination table may be in another form. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a second big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a game in the second normal lottery mode in a game in the second high probability lottery mode. That is, the first special symbol determination table has a two-round probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation), but the second special symbol determination table does not have a two-round probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation). Instead, two rounds of regular big hits (suddenly shorter times) are increasing. In this way, the 15th round probable big hit, the 15th round normal big hit and the 2nd round probable big hit (sudden probability change), and the 2nd round normal big hit (sudden short time) are the first special game in which the player is in an advantageous state for a predetermined period, It is an example of a special game having a second special game in which a state advantageous to the player is performed for a period shorter than the predetermined period.

  In the following explanation, a gaming state with a high probability state and a short time is defined as a probabilistic state, a short time state of a gaming state with a low probability state and a short time, a low probability state and a short time. A game state that is not given may be referred to as a normal state, a jackpot that shifts to a high probability state after a special game is called a probable big hit, and a jackpot that shifts to a low probability state after a special game is called a normal jackpot. Here, a gaming state (a so-called hidden probability changing state) in which a high probability state and a short time are not conceivable is also conceivable, but in this embodiment, a hidden probability changing function is not provided. However, the present invention can also be applied to a model having a hidden probability changing function.

[Special symbol display time management process]
Hereinafter, the special symbol display time management process executed in step S74 (see FIG. 9) of the main process described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol display time management process, as shown in FIG. 12, in step S120, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. . If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to step 121. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S121, when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 66 sets the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display time management process to “0”. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S122, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S122, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S123. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S123, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process in the control state flag. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S <b> 124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. On the other hand, when the value of the hour / counter counter is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S134. If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time counter of the main RAM 70 and a process of adding 1 to the value of the normal counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S126.

  In step S126, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. On the other hand, when the value of the hour / hour counter is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. If the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S127.

  In step S127, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the gaming state flag in the main RAM 70 and setting a gaming state command (normal). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66 sets the condition for ending the first high probability lottery mode and returning to the first normal lottery mode when the first mode setting unit sets the first high probability lottery mode. It is an example.

  In step S128, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big hit flag, the big win release counter, the game state flag, the normal counter, and the hourly counter in the main RAM 70. Here, the game state flag and the time reduction counter are cleared after the pre-clear data is saved in another storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S129.

  In step S129, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process in the control state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S130.

  In step S <b> 130, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a waiting time timer (for example, 5000 milliseconds) as a big hit start interval time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S131.

  In step S131, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a big hit start command in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S132.

  In step S132, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting upper limit value data for the number of times of winning of the special winning opening. Specifically, 15 times (15 rounds) are set when the symbol designation command designated in the symbol determination process (step S106) is Z0, Z3, and twice when the symbol designation command is Z1, Z2. (2 rounds) is set. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S <b> 133, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a pattern flag for causing the special winning opening opening number display LED to emit light in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S134, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the normal counter in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In other words, the time reduction counter counts down the number of time reductions set in the time reduction counter setting process described later with reference to FIG. The normal counter in the main RAM 70 counts the number of special symbol games since the previous big hit (the number of big hit lotteries). Further, the high probability normal counter of the main RAM 70 counts the number of special symbol games (the number of jackpot lottery) in the high probability state from the previous probability variation jackpot. Note that the time-counter may be a type that counts up.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process executed in step S80 (see FIG. 9) of the main process described above will be described below.

  In the big hit end interval process, as shown in FIG. 13, in step S150, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S151. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S151, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the jackpot end interval is “0” when the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S152. If the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S152, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S153.

  In step S153, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the probability variation big hit is won (whether the special symbol (big hit symbol) determined in step S106 is the probability variation big hit symbol or the normal big hit symbol). If the winning probabilities are won, the process proceeds to step S154. If the winning jackpot is not won (usually a big hit), the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S154, the main CPU 66 sets a probability change gaming state command which is set in the main RAM 70 and shifts to the high probability state after the special game is finished, and sets a high probability flag. At this time, the flag before being set to the high probability flag is saved in another storage area in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S155.

  In step S155, the main CPU 66 sets a short-time gaming state command for shifting to a short-time state after a special game in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70), and sets a short-time state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S157.

  In step S156, the main CPU 66 sets a short-time gaming state command for shifting to a short-time state after a special game in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70), and sets a short-time state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S157.

  In step S157, the main CPU 66 performs special symbol determination table setting processing. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S158.

  In step S158, the main CPU 66 performs time reduction counter setting processing. This process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol determination table setting process]
Next, the time reduction counter setting process executed in step S157 (see FIG. 13) of the main process described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S160, the main CPU 66 compares the gaming state flag saved in step S128 with the high probability flag set in step S154, and shifts from the low probability state (normal state) to the high probability state (probability change state). It is determined whether or not. If it is not the transition from the low probability state to the high probability state, the process proceeds to step S161. If the transition is from the low probability state to the high probability state, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S161, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the first special symbol determination table as the special symbol determination table. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S162, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the second special symbol determination table as the special symbol determination table. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, when the second mode setting means sets the second mode lottery to shift from the second normal lottery mode to the second high-probability lottery mode, the main CPU 66 determines the second normal lottery in the lottery of the second big hit lottery means. It is an example of condition setting means for setting to increase the probability of winning the transition to the mode.

[Time reduction counter setting processing]
Next, the time reduction counter setting process executed in step S158 (see FIG. 13) of the main process described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S170, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the symbol designation command selected in the symbol determination process (step S106) is Z0 or Z1, and if the symbol designation command is Z0 or Z1, The process proceeds to step S171. If the symbol designation command is not Z0 or Z1, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S171, the main CPU 66 compares the gaming state flag saved in step S128 with the high probability flag set in step S154, and shifts from the low probability state (normal state) to the high probability state (probability change state). It is determined whether or not. When the transition is from the low probability state to the high probability state, the process proceeds to step S172. If the transition is not from the low probability state to the high probability state (in the case of transition from the high probability state to the high probability state), the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S172, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the longest time reduction count in the time reduction counter. In this embodiment, 333 times are set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S173, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a predetermined number of time reductions in the time reduction counter. In this embodiment, 70 is set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S174, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the symbol designation command is Z2. If the symbol designation command is Z2, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S175. If the symbol designation command is not Z2, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S179. Migrate processing.

  In step S175, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a transition from a high probability state to a low probability state, depending on whether or not the gaming state flag saved in step S128 is a high probability flag. If the transition is from a high probability state to a low probability state, the process proceeds to step S176. If it is not the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state (if the transition is from the low probability state to the low probability state), the process proceeds to step S179.

  In step S176, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter saved in step S128 is higher than 30, and if it is determined that the value is higher than 30, the process proceeds to step S177. If it is not determined that the value is higher than 30, the process proceeds to step S179.

  In step S177, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the value of the time reduction counter saved in step S128 to the time reduction counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

In step S179, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the shortest number of time reductions in the time reduction counter. In this embodiment, 30 times are set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66, when the second mode setting means is set to shift from the second normal lottery mode to the second high probability lottery mode,
The first high probability lottery mode is set when the period of the first high probability lottery mode is set most and the second high probability lottery mode is shifted to the second normal lottery mode by winning the second special game. Set the remaining period of the first high probability lottery mode before the transition to the second normal lottery mode, and win the transition to the second normal lottery mode in the lottery of the second big lottery means It is an example of condition setting means for setting to increase the probability of performing.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a time reduction of 333 times is given when the low probability state shifts to the high probability state through the probability variation big hit. In addition, in the case of a so-called probabilistic big hit continuous change from a high probability state to a high probability state through a probable big hit, 70 times are given. Also, if you win a big hit, you will be given 30 time savings. Here, in the case of a high probability, if you win a two-round normal big hit (suddenly short), if the remaining short-time number in the two-round normal big hit is higher than 30, the previous remaining short-time number is set in the short-time counter. Is done. For example, in the normal state, when winning two rounds probable big hit (suddenly probable), 333 time savings are given. And if the remaining 300 rounds are won with 2 rounds of normal big hit (sudden time savings), 300 time savings will be awarded after the big hit game ends. In addition, when 15 rounds of normal big hit (ordinary big hit) are won at the remaining 300 times, 30 time savings are given after the big hit game ends. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of an execution control unit that controls execution of a plurality of games. The main CPU 66 controls the execution of the game based on the mode set by the first mode setting means and the second mode setting means and the conditions set by the condition setting means after the special game is finished. It is an example of an execution control means.

[Normal symbol control processing]
Below, the normal symbol control process performed in step S15 (refer FIG. 7) of the main process mentioned above is demonstrated.

  In the normal symbol control process, as shown in FIG. 16, in step S200, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading the normal symbol control state flag. The normal control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the normal symbol game, and the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute each process in steps S210 to S250 based on the normal symbol control state flag. Determine. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S210.

  In step S210, the main CPU 66 indicates that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process, and the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data, which is data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, is “1”. In the case above, it is determined whether or not the random number value for hit determination matches the hit determination value (hit determination). Further, when the high or low probability time is set in the gaming state flag, the main CPU 66 changes the fluctuation pattern (LED light emission pattern) of the normal symbol display 33 with a short fluctuation time (for example, 5.1 seconds). Set. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display 33 having a long fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds) when the high or low probability time is not set in the gaming state flag.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process in the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol display time when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process and the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. A value (02) indicating the management process is set in the normal symbol control state flag and set in the waiting time timer after determination. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S230.

  In step S230, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. The following processing is performed.

  That is, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a win and the high probability or the low probability time is not set, the normal normal electric utility 48 (see FIG. 5) is opened (for example, 0. 0). 3 seconds) and the number of times (for example, 1 time), and when a high probability or low probability time is set, the normal ordinary electric tool 48 at high probability (probability change) and low probability time (short time) The opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds) and the number of times (for example, 3 times) of (see FIG. 5) are set. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a win, it sets a value (04) indicating a normal symbol game end process in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S240.

  In step S240, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating the release processing of the ordinary electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 6) at the normal time, and the value of the ordinary electrification winning prize counter is “ If it is 4 ”or more, or if the value of the normal electric utility release time timer is“ 0 ”, a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game is set in the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250.

  In step S250, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold memory number data and also normal symbol start storage data. The clear data is set in the area of the normal symbol start storage data, and the value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process is set in the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
Hereinafter, the normal symbol memory check process executed in step S210 (see FIG. 16) of the above-described normal symbol control process will be described.

  In the normal symbol memory check process, as shown in FIG. 17, in step S300, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process. When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S310, and the normal symbol control state flag indicates the normal symbol storage check process. If the value is not (00), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 310, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data stored in the main RAM 70, that is, the hold number is “0”. The main CPU 66 shifts the process to step 320 when the reserved number is “0”, and shifts to the process of step 330 when the reserved number is “1” or more.

  In step S320, the main CPU 66 sets data for displaying a predetermined demonstration on the normal symbol display 33. The predetermined demonstration is an operation for preventing the player from getting bored when the normal symbol display unit 33 does not display the normal symbol in a variable manner. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S330, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the hit state (the state in which the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 is opened) after the normal symbol variation display is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the hit determination table and extracts the hit determination value stored in the hit determination table and when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b included in the start-up memory. It is determined whether or not the random number value for determination per normal symbol matches. When the determination is successful, the main CPU 66 sets a winning symbol and sets a winning flag “77”. On the other hand, if the determination is out of place, the out-of-line symbol is set. If this process ends, the process moves to step S340. As described above, the main CPU 66 enters the movable combination provided at the specific winning port among the plurality of winning ports on the condition that the gaming ball has passed a predetermined position on the game board. It is an example of the 1st big hit lottery means which performs the lottery which determines whether it switches to the 2nd state which is easy to enter from the difficult 1st state. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the lottery mode in the first big hit lottery means to the first normal lottery mode in which the winning probability of shifting from the first state to the second state is a predetermined probability or the probability that the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability. It is an example of the 1st mode setting means which sets which of a certain 1st high probability lottery mode is set.

  In step S340, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a time reduction flag. When there is no time reduction flag, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S350, and when there is a time reduction flag, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S360. The time reduction flag is established when the game mode is either the probability change mode or the time reduction mode.

  In step S350, the main CPU 66 sets 30 seconds in the normal symbol waiting time timer as 30-second variation pattern command data. If this process ends, the process moves to step S370.

  In step S360, the main CPU 66 sets 5.1 seconds to the normal symbol waiting time timer as 5.1 second fluctuation pattern command data. If this process ends, the process moves to step S370.

  In step S370, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management to the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S380.

  In step S380, the main CPU 66 clears the storage area used for the current variation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol variation time management processing]
The normal symbol variation time management process executed in step S220 (see FIG. 16) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described below. In the normal symbol variation time management process, as shown in FIG. 18, in step S400, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process. When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S410, and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal symbol variation time management process. If the value is not (01) indicating, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S410, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process, the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the normal symbol variation time management is “0”. Judge whether there is. Further, when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S420, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. .

  In step S420, if the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management. If this process ends, the process moves to step S430.

  In step S430, the main CPU 66 sets the waiting time (0.5 seconds) after the determination of the data for stopping and displaying the red LED and the green LED of the normal symbol display 33 to the normal symbol waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol display time management processing]
The normal symbol display time management process executed in step S230 (see FIG. 16) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described below. In the normal symbol display time management process, as shown in FIG. 19, in step S500, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process. When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S510, and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal symbol display time management process. If the value is not (02) indicating, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S510, if the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, is the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the normal symbol display time management “0”? Judge whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S520, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S520, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the hit flag is “77”. If the winning flag is not “77”, the process proceeds to step S530. If the winning flag is “77”, the process proceeds to step S540. The winning flag is established in step S330.

  In step S530, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S540, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a time reduction state flag in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 proceeds to step S550 when there is no time reduction state flag, and proceeds to step S570 when there is a time reduction state flag.

  In step S550, the main CPU 66 performs a normal normal utility release setting. For example, the normal electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 5) is set to release once for 0.3 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to step S560.

  In step S560, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 0.3 seconds in the normal power release time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S590.

  In step S570, the main CPU 66 performs the probability change / short time normal electric power release setting. For example, the ordinary electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 5) is set to release 1.8 seconds three times. If this process ends, the process moves to step S580.

  In step S580, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 6.7 seconds in the normal electric utility opening time timer of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S590.

  That is, in step S550 to step S580, when the normal symbol game is won in the normal game state, the normal electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 5) is released for 0.3 seconds, and the normal symbol is changed in the probability change and the short time state. When the game is won, the ordinary electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 5) is released three times every 1.8 seconds for 6.7 seconds.

  In step S590, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the release of the normal power combination in the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol game end processing]
The normal symbol game end process executed in step S250 (see FIG. 16) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described below. In the normal symbol game end process, as shown in FIG. 20, in step S600, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process. If the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S610, and the normal symbol control state flag indicates the normal symbol game end process. If the value is not (04), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S610, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 subtracts “1” from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data. If this process ends, the process moves to step S620.

  In step S620, the main CPU 66 shifts the area (1-4) of the normal symbol start storage data to (0-3). If this process ends, the process moves to step S630.

  In step S630, the main CPU 66 sets the clear data in the area (4) of the normal symbol start storage data of the main RAM. Thereby, for example, when the four normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are lit during the normal symbol fluctuation, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50c are lit after the normal symbol is stopped, and the normal symbol holding lamp 50d is turned on. Turns off. If this process ends, the process moves to step S640.

  In step S640, the main CPU 66 sets the value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub-control main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

  In step S1210, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1220.

  In step S1220, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1230.

  In step S1230, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1240.

  In step S1240, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 transmits data for display to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In this processing, for example, the sub CPU 206 transmits, in the liquid crystal display device 32, data for displaying the identification symbol 94 determined as the stop symbol in step S1230 to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the identification symbol 94 from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. Then, the display is changed and stopped on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1250.

  In step S1250, sound control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to the step S1260.

  In step S1260, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1220.

[Description of display screen]
The display screen will be described with reference to FIGS. 22-24 is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen in an identification information stop game.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the identification information stop game (variable display game), the identification symbol 94 is variably displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. The identification symbol 94 is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination (for example, all the same symbols), thereby informing the player whether or not the winning of the big hit game has been won. Various effect images 95 are displayed until the identification symbol 94 fluctuates and stops. Further, in the time saving state, a notification image 96 indicating the remaining number of time savings is displayed.

  FIG. 23 shows a display image after the end of the big hit in the state shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the previous remaining short time count is displayed as the notification image 96. In the present embodiment, the game state is changed by changing the design of the image of a part of the main character (uniform in the present embodiment) in the effect image 95, that is, from the high probability state to the low probability state. It is informed that it has shifted to.

  FIG. 24 shows a display image after the jackpot is completed in the state shown in FIG. 22 in the state where the 15-round normal jackpot is won by the variation of the next identification symbol 94. In this case, as shown in FIG. 24, a notification image 96 is displayed indicating that the remaining number of short times is 30.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, when the second normal lottery mode (normal state) is shifted to the second high probability lottery mode (probability variation state), the first high probability lottery mode (so-called so-called) , Shorter time) period. For this reason, it is possible to rescue a player who is highly likely to be in a stalemate state. In addition, when the second normal lottery mode (normal state) is shifted to the second high probability lottery mode (probability variation state), it is determined whether or not to shift to the game of the second normal lottery mode by the second big hit lottery means. The probability of winning in the lottery (falling lottery) to be performed is increased, so that it is easy to fall. In this case, the probability of shifting to the special game is lowered, but instead, it is possible to surely digest the game in the first high probability lottery mode set for a long time. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can surely digest the number of continuations of a short time and rescue a Hamari player.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, for example, when a transition is made from the second normal lottery mode (normal state) to the second high-probability lottery mode (probability variation state), the high-probability state is set and 333 times are given. The Here, since the special symbol determination table (second special symbol determination table) is set so that the probability of winning the two-round normal big hit (sudden short time) increases, the probability of shifting to the low probability state increases, Even if you win in a short time, the 333 times saved in the previous jackpot will be maintained. In addition, since the second special symbol determination table does not have a 2-round probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation), the number of time reductions does not suddenly decrease to 70 times as viewed from the player. Therefore, if you can win 333 times, you win the 15th round jackpot, and you win the 2nd regular jackpot (suddenly shorter) than the number of times reduced to 70 or 30 times. Digests short times when long. Again, since a new game form in which the number of time reductions of 333 times can be obtained by winning the probable big hit is achieved, it is possible to provide a new game with less negative image than the sudden time reduction.

[Another embodiment 1]
Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. In another embodiment, a part of the processing in the embodiment shown in FIG. 12 is changed. That is, as shown in FIG. 25, a subroutine of step S135 is added between step S123 and step S124 in the process shown in FIG.

  Note that the processing of step S120 to step S123 shown in FIG. 25 is as described above with reference to FIG. When the process of step S123 is completed, the process proceeds to step S135. Step S135 performs special symbol determination table change processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of changing the special symbol determination table set in step S157 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Details of step S157 will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S124. Since the subsequent processing is as described above with reference to FIG. 12, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[Special symbol determination table change processing]
The special symbol determination table changing process executed in step S135 in FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 700, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not a value indicating a time reduction flag is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it is determined that a value indicating the time reduction flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S710. If it is not determined that the value indicating the time reduction flag is stored, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S710, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the gaming state flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a high probability flag. If it is not determined that the flag is a high probability flag, the process proceeds to step S720. If it is determined that the flag is a high probability flag, the process proceeds to step S730.

  In step S720, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the first special symbol determination table as the special symbol table. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S730, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal counter (see FIG. 25) stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is equal to or less than a predetermined value (270 according to the present embodiment). Do. If it is determined that the value is equal to or less than the predetermined value, this subroutine is terminated. If it is not determined that the value is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S740.

  In step S740, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the second special symbol determination table as the special symbol table. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the normal counter of the main ROM is an example of a counting unit that counts the number of lotteries after the special game ends. In addition, in the game in the second high probability lottery mode, the main CPU 66 sets a condition for performing a setting to increase the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode when the count value of the counting means is equal to or less than a predetermined value. It is an example of a means.

  That is, according to another embodiment 1, from the low probability state to win a probable big hit and become a high probability state, and when 333 times of short time count is acquired, until the short time count is digested 270 times, The special symbol and gaming state are determined using the second special symbol determination table (see FIG. 14), and the transition after digesting the number of time reductions to 270 times determines the special symbol and gaming state using the first special symbol determination table. As a result, the second special symbol determination table does not include a 2-round probability variation jackpot (sudden probability variation), so that the probability variation state is won at an early stage and the probability variation state is maintained, but only the number of time reductions suddenly decreases. Therefore, 270 times can be surely digested from the start of the short time. In addition, there is a high possibility of winning in a short time and falling to a low probability state at an early stage, but instead, it is possible to reliably digest the long time of 333 times acquired by the previous jackpot. In this case, it is a pleasure for the player to win the 15th round jackpot, but even if it falls early, if it wins the probable big hit again, it will be able to win 333 times again You can get that fun. In addition, when 270 times are shortened and there is no probable big hit or fall, the first special symbol determination table is switched. This first special symbol determination table includes sudden probability variation, but since the remaining number of time reductions is 63 times, the number of time reductions is 70 when sudden winning is selected, so a high probability state A sudden belief in the game will be beneficial to the player.

  Thus, according to another embodiment 1, in addition to the example described above, for example, when the number of time reductions is 30, 50, or 100, the predetermined value is set to 70. As a result, if the number of times of continuous time is 100, the possibility of falling to 70 times is high, so that the possibility of digesting the number of continuous times of 100 times is also increased. In addition, if the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode after 70 times is returned, even if 30 wins are obtained by suddenly winning the odd change, the overall short run duration of 100 times can be digested. The possibility increases. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can surely digest the number of continuations of a short time and rescue a Hamari player.

[Another embodiment 2]
Next, another embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, a part of the process in the first embodiment described above and the special symbol determination table are changed.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a special symbol determination table used in another embodiment 2. In another embodiment 2, three types of special symbol determination tables are prepared. Further, the difference between the special symbol determination table used in another embodiment 1 and the special symbol determination table used in another embodiment 2 is the number of jackpot symbol random numbers, and is used in another embodiment 1. In the special symbol determination table, 10 values from 0 to 9 are used, whereas in the special symbol determination table used in another embodiment 2, 20 values from 0 to 19 are used.

  FIG. 27 (a) shows a first special symbol determination table, in which the number of jackpot symbol random numbers in the first special symbol determination table (table using normal random numbers) shown in FIG. 11 is doubled. It is. Specifically, the symbol designation command Z0 (15 round probability variation big hit) corresponds when the winning symbol random number value is 0-9. When the winning symbol random number value is 10 or 11, the symbol designating command Z1 (2 round probability variation big hit) corresponds. When the winning symbol random number value is 12 or 13, the symbol designating command Z2 (two round normal jackpot) corresponds. When the winning symbol random number value is 14 to 19, the symbol designating command Z3 (15 round normal big hit) corresponds.

  FIG. 27B shows a second special symbol determination table, which is a partial modification of the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the symbol designation command Z0 (15 round probability variation big hit) corresponds when the winning symbol random number value is 0-9. When the winning symbol random number value is 10, the symbol designating command Z1 (2 round probability variation big hit) corresponds. When the winning symbol random number value is 11, 12, or 13, the symbol designating command Z2 (two round normal jackpot) corresponds. When the winning symbol random number value is 14 to 19, the symbol designating command Z3 (15 round normal big hit) corresponds.

  FIG. 27 (c) shows a third special symbol determination table, which is a partial modification of the first special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 27 (a). Specifically, the symbol designation command Z0 (15 round probability variation big hit) corresponds when the winning symbol random number value is 0-9. When the winning symbol random value is 10, 11, 12, or 13, the symbol designating command Z2 (two round normal jackpot) corresponds. When the winning symbol random number value is 14 to 19, the symbol designating command Z3 (15 round normal big hit) corresponds. The second special symbol determination table and the third special symbol determination table are tables used only in the case of a high probability state.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (c), each table is arranged so that the probable big hit is easy to win in the order of the first special symbol determination table, the third special symbol determination table, and the third special symbol determination table. Is set. On the contrary, each table is set so that it is easy to fall from the high probability state to the low probability state in the order of the third special symbol determination table, the third special symbol determination table, and the first special symbol determination table.

  Moreover, the process of another Embodiment 2 and the process of another Embodiment 1 differ in a 1st special symbol determination table change process. The special symbol determination table setting process (see FIG. 14) is not shown because the processing is the same, but in another embodiment 2, the first special symbol determination table and the second special symbol determination table are The difference is that the table shown in FIG.

[Special symbol determination table change processing]
The special symbol determination table changing process executed in step S135 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not a value indicating the time reduction flag is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM. If it is determined that a value indicating the time reduction flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S810. If it is not determined that the value indicating the time reduction flag is stored, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S810, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the gaming state flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a high probability flag. If it is determined that the flag is a high probability flag, the process proceeds to step S820. If it is not determined that the flag is a high probability flag, the process proceeds to step S830.

  In step S830, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the first special symbol determination table as the special symbol table. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S820, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the normal counter stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (150 according to the present embodiment). If it is determined that the value is equal to or less than the predetermined value, this subroutine is terminated. If it is not determined that the value is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S840.

  In step S840, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal counter stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (270 according to the present embodiment). If it is determined that the value is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S850. If it is not determined that the value is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S860. Thus, the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode increases according to the count value of the counting means.

  In step S850, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the third special symbol determination table as the special symbol table. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S860, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the first special symbol determination table as the special symbol table. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, according to another embodiment 2, from the low probability state to win a probable big hit to become a high probability state, and when 333 times of time reduction is acquired, until the time reduction number is digested 150 times, After determining the special symbol and game state using the second special symbol determination table and digesting the number of time reductions 150 times, the special symbol and game using the third special symbol determination table until the time reduction number is further digested 120 times Determine the state. Here, since the second special symbol determination table includes sudden change in probability, it is possible to give a sense of tension to the game by hitting it with hope of not winning the sudden change in the early stage. Moreover, when the number of time reductions is digested 150 times, the time is switched to the third special symbol determination table which is a table that falls more easily than the second special symbol determination table. As a result, since the third special symbol determination table does not include 2-round probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation), only the number of time reductions suddenly decreases while winning the sudden probability variation and maintaining the probability variation state at an early stage. Therefore, the next 120 times can be surely digested. In addition, there is a high possibility of winning in a short time and falling to a low probability state at an early stage, but instead, it is possible to reliably digest the long time of 333 times acquired by the previous jackpot. In this case, it is a pleasure for the player to win the 15th round jackpot, but even if it falls early, if it wins the probable big hit again, it will be able to win 333 times again You can get that fun. In addition, if a total of 270 time savings are exhausted, and if there is no probable big hit or falls, the process switches to the first special symbol determination table. This first special symbol determination table includes sudden probability variation, but since the remaining number of time reductions is 63 times, the number of time reductions is 70 when sudden winning is selected, so a high probability state A sudden belief in the game will be beneficial to the player.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the probability of winning the falling lottery increases every time the number of time reductions is continued, so the second high probability lottery mode (probability change) State) is maintained. For this reason, the player wants to win 15 rounds, but advances the game while hoping that there will be no sudden change in probability or short time. Also, as the count value of the counting means approaches the predetermined number, the longer set time duration is maintained by winning the falling lottery, or the second high probability lottery mode (probability change state) without winning the falling lottery Although the game is maintained, the player can play the game in the state where there is a possibility that the number of continuations of time reduction will be reduced due to sudden probability change or sudden time reduction before and after the count value of the counting means exceeds the predetermined number Can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can surely digest the number of continuations of a short time and rescue a Hamari player.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as wing mono, Hikoki Mono, and the first designated as right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine or a game machine.

  In the present embodiment, the 8-segment LED is used as a portion for displaying the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. May be made of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a game area in which a game ball rolls and a game board having a plurality of winning holes into which the game ball can enter, an execution control means for controlling the execution of a plurality of games, On the condition that the game ball has passed through a predetermined position on the game board, the movable combination provided at the specific winning port among the plurality of winning ports is entered from the first state where the game ball is difficult to enter. A first big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to switch to the second state that is easy to perform, and a winning probability for shifting the lottery mode in the first big hit lottery means from the first state to the second state is predetermined. A first mode setting means for setting one of the first normal lottery mode and the first high probability lottery mode in which the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability, and the first mode setting means Sets the first high probability lottery mode In the case, the condition setting means for setting the conditions for ending the first high-probability lottery mode and returning to the first normal lottery mode, and the entry of the game ball into the specific winning opening, are advantageous to the player. The second big hit lottery means for performing the lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the special game, and when the game shifts to the special game based on the lottery result by the second big hit lottery means, It is determined by lottery whether to select either the second normal lottery mode in which the winning probability to shift to the special game is a predetermined probability or the second high probability lottery mode in which the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability, Based on the lottery results of the second mode setting means for setting the game mode, notifying means for notifying the player of the game mode set by the first mode setting means, and the second big hit lottery means. Display means for variable display and stop display of information, and display control means for performing control for variable display and stop display of identification information in the display means according to the lottery result of the second big hit lottery means, The execution control means controls the execution of the game based on the mode set by the first mode setting means and the second mode setting means and the condition set by the condition setting means after the end of the special game, The special game includes a first special game in which a state advantageous to the player is performed for a predetermined period and a second special game in which a state advantageous to the player is performed for a period shorter than the predetermined period, and the second big hit lottery means Performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the second normal lottery mode game in the second high-probability lottery mode game, and the first mode setting means terminates the special game In the subsequent predetermined period, the first high probability lottery mode is set, and the condition setting means is set so that the second mode setting means shifts from the second normal lottery mode to the second high probability lottery mode. The gaming machine is characterized in that in the lottery of the second big lottery means, a setting is made to increase the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode, but the game board, the first execution control means, the first 2 The specific configuration of the execution control means, the first big hit lottery means, the first mode setting means, the condition setting means, the second big hit lottery means, the second mode setting means, the display means, the display control means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design. It is.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the back surface of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing an outline of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of another Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of another Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine in another Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of another Embodiment 2 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 20 Top plate 24 Prize opening 25 Start opening 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Normal symbol display 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d Special symbol hold lamp 35 Special symbol display 39 Large winning opening 40 Shutter 48 Normal electric accessory 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d Normal symbol holding lamp 51 Round number display 54a, 54b Pass gate 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d General winning opening 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
94 Identification symbol 102, 104 Count sensor 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning ball sensor 114, 115 Passing ball sensor 116 Starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 126 Launch control circuit 128 Discharge device 130 Launch device 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 240 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which the game ball rolls and a plurality of winning holes into which the game ball can enter;
Execution control means for controlling the execution of a plurality of games;
On the condition that the game ball has passed through a predetermined position on the game board, the movable combination provided at the specific winning port among the plurality of winning ports is entered from the first state in which the game ball is difficult to enter. A first big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to switch to the second state that is easy to ball;
The lottery mode in the first big hit lottery means is a first normal lottery mode in which the winning probability of shifting from the first state to the second state is a predetermined probability, or the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability. First mode setting means for setting which of the first high probability lottery modes;
Condition setting means for setting conditions for ending the first high probability lottery mode and returning to the first normal lottery mode when the first mode setting means sets the first high probability lottery mode;
A second big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player, on condition that the game ball enters the specific winning opening;
The second normal lottery mode in which the winning probability of shifting to the special game is the predetermined probability when the game state after the special game ends when the game state is shifted to the special game based on the lottery result by the second big hit lottery means or the winning A second mode setting means for determining which of the second high-probability lottery modes whose probability is higher than the predetermined probability by lottery and setting the game mode;
The execution control means controls the execution of the game based on the mode set by the first mode setting means and the second mode setting means and the conditions set by the condition setting means after the special game is finished. ,
The special game includes a first special game that performs a state advantageous to the player for a predetermined period, and a second special game that performs a state advantageous to the player for a period shorter than the predetermined period,
The second big hit lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the game of the second normal lottery mode in the game of the second high probability lottery mode,
The first mode setting means sets the first high probability lottery mode in a predetermined period after the end of the special game,
The condition setting means, when the second mode setting means is set to shift from the second normal lottery mode to the second high probability lottery mode,
Set the most period of the first high probability lottery mode,
In addition, when the second high probability lottery mode is shifted to the second normal lottery mode by winning the second special game, the period of the first high probability lottery mode is changed to the second normal lottery mode. Set the remaining period of the first high probability lottery mode of
Further, the gaming machine is characterized in that in the lottery by the second big hit lottery means, the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode is set. It has a counting means to count the number of lotteries since the end of the special game,
In the game in the second high-probability lottery mode, the condition setting unit performs setting to increase the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode when the count value of the counting unit is equal to or less than a predetermined value. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: 3. A gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the probability of winning the transition to the second normal lottery mode increases according to the count value of the counting means.

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