JP2009268521A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To accelerate the progress of a game by using a game ball hit to a playfield. <P>SOLUTION: In a "probability variable mode" and a "time shortening mode" after executing a first special game, second special symbol variable display time corresponding to a "small winning" is set to 5 seconds. Also, the winning probability of the "small winning" at a second start pocket 63 where a game ball enters quite easily by performing right hitting is set to 1/1.1. Further, when the timing at which a second special symbol corresponding to the "small winning" is stop-displayed is earlier than the timing at which a first special symbol corresponding to "losing" and the "small winning" is stop-displayed, the first special symbol corresponding to "losing" is forcibly stop-displayed matched with the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to the "small winning" is stop-displayed. Thus, when a player performs right hitting, the first special symbol is forcibly stop-displayed matched with the second special symbol variable display time (=5 seconds) corresponding to the "small winning". <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for use in adjusting the progress speed of a game.

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs lottery in response to a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening and starts a variable display of symbols, and according to the result of the lottery, stops a symbol that has started variable display. is there. In this type of gaming machine, a technique for shortening the symbol variation time has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).
In such a technique, if the shortening button is operated while the symbol is changing, the time until the shortening button is operated is counted, and a plurality of preset skips are performed based on the measured variation time. By selecting one of the patterns and skipping to the selected skip destination, the symbol variation time is shortened.

JP 2004-188057 A

  However, in the conventional technique described above, the time for changing the symbol is shortened by operating a button unrelated to the game performed by the player firing the game ball. In addition, when the player presses the button, the variation time of the symbol is always shortened. As described above, in the conventional technology, since the time for changing the symbol is shortened by the operation of a button that is not related to the game performed by the player by launching the game ball into the game area, it is easy to increase the game progress speed. There was a problem that it was done too much.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to speed up the progress of a game by using a game ball launched into the game area.

In order to achieve such an object, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that a first lottery means for performing a lottery when a game ball is won at a first start winning opening formed on the game board, and formed on the game board. A first display control means for displaying the first special symbol variably when the game ball is won in the first start winning opening, and displaying the variably displayed first special symbol; A first display mode determining means for determining a display mode of the first special symbol to be displayed by the display control means based on a lottery result by the first lottery means; and a second display mode formed on the game board. A second lottery means for performing a lottery when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, and a second special symbol is variably displayed when the game ball is won at the second start winning opening formed on the game board. The second display system for stopping and displaying the displayed second special symbol And a second display mode determining unit that determines a display mode of the second special symbol displayed by the second display control unit based on a lottery result by the second lottery unit, and the first As a result of the lottery by the lottery means or the second lottery means, the jackpot is won, and the first display control means or the second display control means wins the first special symbol corresponding to the jackpot or the second When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game execution means for opening and closing the special winning opening formed on the game board to execute the special game, and the lottery by the first lottery means or the second lottery means As a result, when the small winning is won and the first display control means or the second display control means stops and displays the first special symbol or the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit, it is displayed on the gaming board. Formed large A small-hit game execution means for opening and closing the prize opening in a disadvantageous manner compared to the special game, and the first special symbol displayed by the first display control means, and the second The second special symbol displayed by the display control means can be displayed in a variable manner at the same time, and the first display mode determining means can determine the first special symbol based on the determined display mode. When the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit comes to a stop earlier than the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit comes earlier, the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is matched with the timing to stop display. The determined display mode is changed so as to forcibly stop and display the first special symbol corresponding to the case where the lottery by the first lottery means is not won.
In such a configuration, if the second special symbol is variably displayed on the basis of the fact that the second lottery means that the small bonus is won, the first special symbol is variably displayed at the same time. In accordance with the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed, the first special symbol corresponding to the case where the lottery by the first lottery means is not won is forcibly stopped and displayed. Therefore, by using the second special symbol, the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol can be made earlier than the timing determined first. Therefore, it is possible to speed up the progress of the game by the first special symbol by winning the game ball in the second start winning opening.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the second display mode determining means displays the second special symbol in a variable display time when the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed. Determining the display mode of the second special symbol when the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed so that the time is shorter than the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol. Features.
In such a configuration, the variation display time of the second special symbol when the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed is shorter than the variation display time of the first special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to increase the probability that the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit comes to stop earlier than the timing at which the first special symbol corresponding to the loss stops. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably perform the timing at which the first special symbol is stopped and displayed earlier than the timing determined first.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the probability of winning a small win by the lottery by the second lottery means is higher than the probability of winning a small win by the first lottery means.
In such a configuration, the frequency at which the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed can be made higher than the frequency at which the first special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the frequency of forcibly stopping and displaying the first special symbol corresponding to the loss can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably perform the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol corresponding to the loss than the timing determined first.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when the first display mode determination means wins a big win as a result of the lottery by the first lottery means, a second special corresponding to the small win The display mode of the variation display time shorter than the variation display time of the symbol is determined as the display mode of the first special symbol.
In such a configuration, when the jackpot is won by the first lottery means, the variation display time of the first special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is made shorter than the variation display time of the second special symbol corresponding to the jackpot. To do. Therefore, when the big win is won by the first lottery means, the first special symbol corresponding to the loss can be prevented from being forcibly stopped and displayed as much as possible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that the special game is not executed even though the jackpot is won.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a first time measuring means for measuring a change display time of the first special symbol variably displayed by the first display control means, and a second display control means. Second timing means for timing the variation display time of the second special symbol that is variably displayed, and the first display control means has the display mode determined by the first display mode determination unit. When the variable display time based on the time is measured by the first time measuring means, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the second display control means is the display aspect determined by the second display aspect determining means. When the variable display time based on the time is counted by the second time counting means, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the first time measuring means wins the jackpot as a result of the lottery by the first lottery means. If this happens, the second special The timing of the variable display time of the first special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is interrupted at the timing when the second special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and the small hit game is executed After the game by the means is completed, the interrupted time measurement is resumed, and the first display mode determining means, when the time measurement is interrupted by the first time measuring means, until the time measurement ends. The display mode is not changed.
In such a configuration, when a big win is won by the first lottery means, the second special symbol in the variable display, and the second special symbol corresponding to the small win is stopped and displayed in accordance with the timing. The time display of the variable display time of the first special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is interrupted, and after the game due to the small hit, the interrupted timing is restarted and the first special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed. Let me. Therefore, when the big win is won by the first lottery means, the first special symbol corresponding to the loss can be prevented from being forcibly stopped and displayed as much as possible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that the special game is not executed even though the jackpot is won.

The invention according to claim 6 is a first holding means for holding a lottery result by the first lottery means, and a second holding means for holding a lottery result by the second lottery means. The first display control means and the second display control means have the first display control means at the start of a game next to a game in which the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. When the lottery result is held in both the holding means and the second holding means, the special symbol variation display is started simultaneously.
In such a configuration, as long as the lottery results of the first lottery means and the second lottery means are held, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol can be synchronized. Thus, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol can be adjusted uniformly.

The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening becomes easier according to the operation by the player than when the operation is not performed. To do.
In such a configuration, it becomes possible to make it easy to win a game ball to the second start winning opening by an operation by the player. Therefore, it is possible to increase the frequency of forcibly stopping and displaying the first special symbol corresponding to the loss. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably perform the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol corresponding to the loss than the timing determined first.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to speed up the game progress speed by the first special symbol by winning the game ball to the second start winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to speed up the progress of the game using the game ball launched into the game area.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional (old rule) type 1 pachinko machine are mixed. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present embodiment executes the first and second games corresponding to the conventional (old rule) type 1 pachinko machine in parallel, and the first special game in the first game and The exclusive control is executed so that the second special game in the second game is not executed simultaneously.
In the following description, such a 1-type 1-type pachinko machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine, and an example of its configuration and operation will be described in detail.
(Game machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As described above, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which a plurality of features of a conventional type 1 pachinko machine (in the old rules) are mixed.
In FIG. 1, a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 100 includes a gaming board (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame that supports and fixes the gaming board.

  The game board includes a normal symbol operating gate 68, a normal electric accessory 65, a center decorative part 64, first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71, an effect display device 60, a normal symbol display device 59, and a right-handed display. A lamp 95, an outer rail 54, an inner rail 56, and the like are provided as game parts. The inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 52.

Further, the game board is formed with a general winning port 72, first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67, first and second large winning ports 91, 92, and an out port 58. In the present embodiment, the game ball is awarded to the third start winning opening 67 only when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened.
Here, in this embodiment, the second big prize opening 92 and the second start prize are obtained by firing a game ball in a game area relatively to the right as viewed from the player (by making a right hit). The game balls are arranged in the mouth 63 so as to be much easier to win. On the other hand, the first big prize winning port 91, the first starting winning port 62, and the third starting winning port 67 are viewed from the player. Thus, the game balls are arranged so that the game balls are easier to win when the game balls are fired in the game area on the left side than in the case where the game balls are launched in the game area on the right side.

  In addition, the game board is provided with a plurality of nails, windmills and the like (not shown). The nail and the windmill are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 52. For example, the movement of the game ball that enters the game area 52 and moves from the top to the bottom in FIG. 72, winning the game ball to the first to third start winning holes 62, 63, 67 and the first and second big winning holes 91, 92, and passing the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 68 To make adjustments.

  The first special symbol display device 70 is attached to the center decorative component 64 and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED that displays the first special symbol. Here, the first special symbol is “big hit” or “small win” depending on the result of the lottery performed with the winning of the first or third starting winning prize ports 62, 67 of the game ball as an opportunity. It is a symbol for showing whether to generate.

  The center decorative component 64 is provided with a first special symbol holding lamp 20. The first special symbol holding lamp 20 includes, for example, four LEDs for displaying the number of winnings to the first and third starting winning ports 62 and 67 of the game ball. The four LEDs included in the first special symbol holding lamp 20 sequentially emit light whenever a game ball wins the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, and the first or third special symbol holding lamp 20 When the variable display starts, the lights are turned off sequentially. In other words, the player holds the current number of lottery results based on winning at the first and third start winning holes 62 and 67 of the game ball based on the number of light emission of the four LEDs included in the first special symbol holding lamp 20. To inform. Thus, in the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of lottery reservations based on winning to the first and third start winning ports 62 and 67 of the game ball is four. And when this number of reserves is four, when a game ball wins the 1st or 3rd starting winning opening 62, 67, without drawing based on the winning of the game ball, Only the number of winning balls corresponding to winning in the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED included in the first special symbol display device 70 is made to emit light based on the winning of the game ball to the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, and corresponds to “big hit”. The first special symbol “3”, “7”, “5” corresponding to “small hit”, and “-” which is the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” are fluctuated. After the display, one of these first special symbols is stopped and displayed.

  Here, the time for variably displaying the first special symbol is determined before the first special symbol is variably displayed. Usually, after the first special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. Then, one of the first special symbols described above is stopped and displayed. Then, when the first special symbol corresponding to “big win” is stopped and displayed, the first operating condition is established, the first big winning opening 91 is opened, and the first special game is started. In addition, when the first special symbol corresponding to “small win” is stopped and displayed, the second operating condition is established, and the first big winning opening 91 is opened to shift to the game based on “small hit”. To do. In the following description, the time during which the first special symbol is variably displayed is referred to as the first special symbol variation display time as necessary. A game based on “small hit” generated by the stop display of the first special symbol is referred to as a small hit game as necessary.

  Similarly to the first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71 is also attached to the center ornament part 64 and includes, for example, a lamp that displays the second special symbol. Here, the second special symbol is whether or not to generate a “big hit” or “small win” according to the result of the lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the second start winning opening 63 as a trigger. It is a design for showing.

  The center decorative component 64 is provided with a second special symbol holding lamp 21. The first special symbol holding lamp 21 includes, for example, four LEDs that display the number of winnings to the second start winning opening 63 of the game ball. The four LEDs included in the second special symbol holding lamp 21 are sequentially lit whenever a game ball is won in the second start winning opening 63, and sequentially when the second special symbol variable display is started. Turns off. In other words, the number of light emitted from the four LEDs included in the second special symbol holding lamp 21 is used to notify the player of the current number of lottery reservations based on winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 63. As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserving numbers of the lottery results based on winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 63 is set to four. Then, when the number of holds is four and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 63, the second start win of the game ball is not performed without performing a lottery based on the winning of the game ball. Only the number of winning balls corresponding to winning in the mouth 63 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 71 emits a lamp based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 63, and the second special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is displayed. A certain “O” and a second special symbol “X” corresponding to “losing” are alternately lit (variable display), and then the lighting of any of these second special symbols is continued (stopped) Display). In other words, “◯” indicating that it is stopped means “big hit”, and “×” indicating that it is stopped means “losing”. Further, the stop display (lighting) of both “◯” and “×” means “small hit”. In this embodiment, the probability of “small hit” by the second special symbol is 1 / 1.1, which is higher than the probability of “small hit” by the first special symbol. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 63, it is almost “small hit”.

  Here, the time for variably displaying the second special symbol is determined before the second special symbol is variably displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol. Then, one of the second special symbols described above is stopped and displayed. Then, when the second special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is stopped and displayed, the third operating condition is established, the second big winning opening 92 is opened, and the second special game is started. In addition, when the second special symbol corresponding to “Small Bonus” is stopped and displayed, the fourth operating condition is satisfied, and the second big winning opening 92 is opened to shift to the game based on “Small Bonus”. To do. In the following description, the time during which the first special symbol is variably displayed is referred to as the second special symbol variation display time as necessary. A game based on “small hit” generated by the stop display of the second special symbol is referred to as a second small hit game as necessary.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first game performed using the first special symbol and the second game performed using the second special symbol are performed in parallel, Thus, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously.
That is, when it is determined that the game is to be transferred to the second special game while the first special symbol is displayed in a variably displayed manner, the second special symbol is stopped at the timing corresponding to the “big hit” symbol. Thus, the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to “losing”. Further, during the execution of the second special game, the first special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the first special game and the second special game from being executed simultaneously.

  Similarly, when it is determined that the game is transferred to the first special game while the second special symbol is variably displayed, the first special symbol is stopped at the timing corresponding to the “big hit” symbol. In addition, the second special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to “losing”. In addition, during the execution of the first special game, the second special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the first special game and the second special game from being executed simultaneously.

The effect display device 60 is provided at substantially the center position of the game area 52 so as to be easily recognized by the player, and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display for displaying effect images such as decorative symbols.
On the display screen of the effect display device 60, a first display area 194 corresponding to the first game and a second display area 195 corresponding to the second game are set. In the first display area 194, an effect image including the first decorative symbol interlocked with the first special symbol is displayed. On the other hand, in the second display area 195, an effect image including the second decorative symbol interlocked with the second special symbol is displayed.
The first decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing a lottery result display indicated by the first special symbol, and corresponds to the first game. The second decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing a lottery result display indicated by the second special symbol, and corresponds to the second game.

  In the present embodiment, in the first and second display areas 194 and 195, the three symbols displayed in a horizontal row are displayed as the first and second decorative symbols. More specifically, as decorative symbols, for example, “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “ 1 in the order of “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” After variably displaying from the bottom to the bottom, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped and displayed. When the combination of the first decorative symbols is stopped and displayed in the first or second display areas 194 and 195, “big hit” is set. Further, when the combination of the second decorative symbols is stopped and displayed in the first or second display areas 194 and 195, “small hit” is set. On the other hand, if the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the first or second display area 194, 195 does not correspond to any of the first or second decorative symbol combinations, it is “lost”. .

In the present embodiment, the meanings of the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the first display area 194 are made to coincide. ing. Similarly, the contents of the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 and the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the second display area 195 are made to coincide with each other. For example, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 indicates “big jackpot”, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first display area 194 also indicates “big jackpot”. (That is, a combination of the specific decorative symbols).
As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in conjunction with each other so that no contradiction occurs when the game result is displayed.

  In addition, the effect display device 60 displays not only the decorative design but also an accompanying image such as a background image that is the background of the decorative design and a character image for giving the player a sense of expectation of jackpot. . As the accompanying image, one or both of a still image and a moving image (for example, when a character image fluctuates in a stationary background image) can be displayed. Specifically, the effect display device 60 variably displays decorative symbols (three symbols displayed in a horizontal row) and displays accompanying images such as background images and character images (in some cases, both). After that, out of the three symbols that are variably displayed, the two symbols on the left and right are stopped and displayed as the same symbol to form a so-called reach state, and the display is switched to the accompanying image prepared for the reach state, After giving the player a sense of expectation for “big hit”, the remaining middle symbol that is changing is stopped and displayed. In this way, the effect display device 60 performs various displays (effects) so that the player can have a sense of expectation for “big hit”.

  Furthermore, according to the game state in the gaming machine 100, is it advantageous for the effect display device 60 of the present embodiment to launch a game ball in the right side of the game area 52 as viewed from the player? Or, it is displayed as an accompanying image whether it is advantageous to fire a game ball in the left region.

  Since the first and second special symbols do not necessarily have a role to play, in the present embodiment, the first and second special symbols are inconspicuous in the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71. The first and second special symbols are displayed. However, this is not always necessary. For example, when adopting a technique in which a special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display a decorative symbol, the special symbol may be displayed on the effect display device 60.

  A cup-type second start winning opening 63 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 60. Further, a cup-type first start winning opening 62 is provided below the effect display device 60. An ordinary electric accessory 65 is provided immediately below the first start winning opening 62. When the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened, a game ball can be won in the third start winning port 67. Therefore, when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is closed, the entrance is shielded by the first start winning opening 62. That is, when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is closed, the game ball does not enter the ordinary electric accessory 65, and the game ball does not enter the ordinary electric accessory 65 until the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened. Enter (the game ball wins the third start winning port 67).

The normal symbol operation gate 68 is provided on the upper right side of the effect display device 60. For example, the normal symbol operation gate 68 is configured to allow the game ball to pass through the normal symbol operation gate 68 from top to bottom. .
The normal symbol display device 59 is attached to the center decorative part 64 and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED for displaying a normal symbol. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not to release the ordinary electric accessory 65 in accordance with the result of the lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 68.
Further, the center decoration component 64 is provided with a normal symbol holding lamp 22. The normal symbol holding lamp 22 includes, for example, four LEDs that display the number of passing game balls to the normal symbol operating gate 68.

  The normal symbol display device 59 illuminates the 7-segment LED based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68 and displays, for example, “7” and “−” alternately and variably as the normal symbols. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, “winning” is set, and the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost” and the ordinary electric accessory 65 is not opened.

  The normal symbol holding lamp 22 sequentially emits four LEDs each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 68, and is sequentially turned off when starting the normal symbol variation display. That is, the normal symbol holding lamp 22 notifies the player of the number of passages of the normal symbol operating gate 68 by the number of light emission of the four LEDs.

The first big winning opening 91 is formed below the first starting winning opening 62. In the first special winning opening 91, the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol become a symbol corresponding to “big hit”, and when the game shifts to the first special game, it is opened for about 30 seconds and the unit game is played. Execute. In the present embodiment, 15 unit games are executed in the first special game.
The second big winning opening 92 is formed on the right side of the ordinary electric accessory 65 (third starting winning opening 67). The second special winning opening 92 has a symbol corresponding to the “big hit” in the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol, and is opened for about 30 seconds when the second special game is entered, and the unit game is played. Execute. In the present embodiment, in the second special game, 15 unit games are executed as in the first special game.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first or second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are opened even when “small hit” is made. However, in the case of “small hit”, it is not handled that the special game is executed, but is handled that the first or second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are opened during the normal game or in a short time. A specific example of the opening / closing operation of the first or second special winning openings 91 and 92 will be described. After “small hit”, the first or second special winning openings 91 and 92 are opened for 0.5 seconds. The first or second special winning openings 91 and 92 are closed, and the state is maintained for 0.1 second. Thereafter, the first or second special prize winning ports 91 and 92 are opened again for 0.5 seconds, and then the first or second special prize winning ports 91 and 92 are closed.

In this embodiment, in addition to preventing the first special game and the second special game from being executed simultaneously as described above, the first and second special games and the second and first games The small hit game is not executed at the same time.
More specifically, first, the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol with the symbol corresponding to “big hit” is earlier than the timing for stopping and displaying the second special symbol with the symbol corresponding to “small hit”. When it arrives, the second special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to “losing” at the timing when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to “big hit”.
On the other hand, when the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol with the symbol corresponding to “big hit” does not arrive earlier than the timing for stopping and displaying the second special symbol with the symbol corresponding to “small hit”, The measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is interrupted at the timing when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to “small hit”, and the second small hit game ends and the fourth special symbol is displayed. When the operating condition is released, the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is resumed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed for the remaining time of the first special symbol variation display time.

In addition, when the timing for stopping and displaying the second special symbol with the symbol corresponding to “big hit” comes earlier than the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol with the symbol corresponding to “small hit”, The first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to “losing” at the timing when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to “big hit”.
On the other hand, when the timing for stopping and displaying the second special symbol with the symbol corresponding to “big hit” does not arrive earlier than the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol with the symbol corresponding to “small hit”, The measurement of the second special symbol variation display time is interrupted at the timing when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to “small hit”, the second small symbol game ends, and the second When the operating condition is canceled, the measurement of the second special symbol variation display time is restarted, and the second special symbol is variably displayed for the remaining time of the second special symbol variation display time.

  A right-handed indicator lamp 95 is provided on the right side of the first big winning opening 91. The right-handed indicator lamp 95 is an LED that is turned on when it is advantageous to fire a game ball in the right area of the game area 52 as viewed from the player, depending on the game state in the gaming machine 100. I have. The center decorative component 64 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the effect display device 60. The center decoration part 64 plays a role of protecting the effect display device 60 or decorating the gaming machine 100.

The general winning opening 72 is provided in the lower left part of the game area 52. When a gaming ball wins the general winning opening 72, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.
In addition, an electrical decoration component 90 such as a game effect lamp that is turned on according to the state of the game is provided at the peripheral portion of the game area 52.
The out port 58 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 52, and the first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67, the general winning port 72, and the first to second big winning ports 91, 92. The game balls that did not win any of the above are collected. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the gaming machine 100.

The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, and a ball tray unit 97.
The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the gaming machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that is aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.
The transparent plate 13 is for protecting the game board and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. The player plays the game through the transparent plate 13 while seeing through the game area 52 of the game board.
The door 14 is for supporting the transparent plate 13, and is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism or the like.

The ball tray unit 97 is provided below the front frame 12, and includes an upper ball tray 15 and a lower ball tray 16 that store a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, A mechanism for sending out a game ball to a mechanism for launching a game ball, a ball removal mechanism for extracting a stored game ball into a ball storage box (so-called dollar box), a launch handle 17, an operation switch 82, and a speaker 18 etc.
The operation switch 82 is, for example, for the player to perform an operation based on the effect image displayed on the effect display device 60.
The launch handle 17 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 52. When the player rotates the launch handle 17, the game ball is guided toward the game area 52 by being guided by the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.
The speaker 18 reproduces and outputs sound information such as sound effects as effects.

(Outline of specified games)
Here, an outline of the prescribed game in the gaming machine 100 will be described.
First, when the rented game ball (rental ball) is placed on the upper ball tray 15, when the player turns the launch handle 17 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game ball is played by the game. Fired towards area 52. The game ball that has entered the game area 52 collides with a nail, a windmill, or the like formed in the game area 52, and moves in the game area 52 from top to bottom while moving irregularly.

  Then, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 62 or the third start winning opening 67, a predetermined number of winning balls (four winning balls in the present embodiment) are the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray. The first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the first decorative symbol displayed on the first display area 194 of the effect display device 60 are displayed in a variable manner. Start. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first display area 194 of the effect display device 60, It becomes a “hit” and the game shifts from the normal game to the first special game.

  In the first special game, the first big winning opening 91 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the opened first big winning opening 91, a predetermined number of winning balls (15 winning balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In the present embodiment, either the first big winning opening 91 is opened for about 30 seconds or a specific number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 91. Then, the first big winning opening 91 is closed. In this embodiment, such a unit game is played 15 times.

When the game ball wins the second start winning opening 62, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16, and the second The second special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 71 and the second decorative symbol displayed on the second display area 195 of the effect display device 60 start variable display. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 and a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second display area 195 of the effect display device 60, It becomes a “hit” and the game shifts from the normal game to the second special game. In the second special game, the second special winning opening 92 is opened and closed in the same manner as the first special game.
As described above, when the first special game or the second special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  Further, as described above, while the first special symbol (second special symbol) is variably displayed, it is determined that the game shifts to the second special game (first special game), and the third When the operating condition (first operating condition) is established, the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” is synchronized with the timing at which the second special symbol (first special symbol) corresponding to “big hit” is stopped and displayed. The special symbol (second special symbol) is stopped and displayed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first special game (second special game) from being executed while the second special game (first special game) is being executed.

By the way, in this embodiment, according to the combination of the 1st special symbol (2nd special symbol) corresponding to "big hit", after execution of the 1st and 2nd special game mentioned above, "probability change mode" and The mode is shifted to one of the “time reduction mode”.
Here, the “probability change mode” is a mode in which a state in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher than that in the “normal mode” is formed. Further, in this “probability change mode”, until the next first or second special game starts, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is different from that in the “normal mode”, and the third start winning prize is obtained. A state in which a game ball can easily win a prize is formed in the mouth 67. Here, the “normal mode” refers to a normal game state that is neither the “probability change mode” nor the “time reduction mode”.

On the other hand, the “short-time mode” is a third mode in which the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is different from that in the “normal mode” until a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) related to special symbol variation is executed. Is a mode in which a state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize is formed in the start winning opening 67 and the game mode is returned to the “normal mode” when the predetermined number of games are executed.
In these “probability change mode” and “time reduction mode”, the change display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is made shorter than that in the “normal mode”.

  As described above, in the case of shifting to the “probability change mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next first or second special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the “big hit” is made in the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode” and the game shifts to the first or second special game, the first or second special game is executed. The operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 when the vehicle is in operation is returned to the operation in the “normal mode”. That is, during the execution of the first or second special game, the state in which the game ball is likely to win the third start winning hole 67 is released.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first or second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 operate even when “small hit” is made. Furthermore, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first and second special games and the second and first small hit games are not simultaneously executed by the following manner.
That is, the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol (second special symbol) with the symbol corresponding to “big hit” is the second special symbol (first special symbol) with the symbol corresponding to “small bonus”. When it comes earlier than the timing to stop display, the symbol corresponding to “Lost” is matched with the timing to stop displaying the first special symbol (second special symbol) with the symbol corresponding to “big hit” Then, the second special symbol (first special symbol) is forcibly stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol (second special symbol) with the symbol corresponding to “big hit” is the second special symbol (first special symbol) with the symbol corresponding to “small bonus”. If the second special symbol (first special symbol) is stopped and displayed with the symbol corresponding to “small hit”, the first special symbol ( When the measurement of the variable display time of the second special symbol) is interrupted and the second small hit game (first small hit game) is completed, the variable display time of the first special symbol (second special symbol) is The measurement is resumed, the remaining time of the variable display time of the first special symbol (second special symbol) and the first special symbol (second special symbol) are variably displayed and then stopped.
By doing as described above, the first and second special games and the second and first small hit games can be prevented from being executed simultaneously.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 68, the normal symbol display device 59 (7-segment LED) starts to display the normal symbol variation display. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59, the normal electric accessory 65 performs an opening / closing operation. When the ordinary electric accessory 65 is released, the game ball can win a prize at the third start winning opening 67.

  When the game ball wins the general winning opening 72, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. In addition, when the game ball has not won any winning opening, the gaming ball flows into the out opening 58.

(Speeding up of games with the first special symbol)
As described above, in this embodiment, since the probability of “small hit” by the second special symbol is 1 / 1.1, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 63, in most cases, The game shifts to 2 small hit games. In the present embodiment, the player makes a so-called right-handed hit, so that the game ball is much easier to win the second start winning opening 63. Therefore, when the player makes a so-called right turn, the probability that the game will shift to the second small hit game is very high.

  In this embodiment, using this, the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped rather than the timing at which the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” or “small hit” is stopped and displayed. When the display timing arrives early, the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” is forcibly stopped and displayed at the timing when the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed. . Then, in the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode” after executing the first special game, the second special symbol variation display time when the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed is displayed. 5 seconds, which is shorter than the first special symbol variation display time when the first special symbol corresponding to “small hit” or “losing” is stopped and displayed. In this way, in the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode” after the execution of the first special game, the second special symbol corresponding to the “big hit” is displayed except for the case where the second special game is stopped. When a game ball wins at the start winning opening 63, in principle, regardless of the first special symbol variation display time, 5 seconds after the game ball wins the second start winning opening 63, it corresponds to “losing” The first special symbol to be displayed can be forcibly stopped and displayed, and the game can be speeded up by the first special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the timing at which the first special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed is earlier than the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to “losing” or “small hit” is stopped. Even when it arrives, the second special symbol corresponding to “losing” is forcibly stopped and displayed at the timing when the first special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed. However, since the probability of “big hit” by the first special symbol is low and the probability of “big hit” by the second special symbol is low, such a case hardly occurs.

  On the other hand, as described above, in this embodiment, the first special game and the second small hit game are not executed simultaneously. Therefore, in the “probability change mode” and the “short-time mode” after the first special game is executed, it is a case of “big hit” by the first special symbol, and the timing when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol corresponding to “Small Bonus” comes to an early stop timing, the first special symbol corresponding to “Lost” is forcibly stopped to correspond to “Small Bonus”. If the second special symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, it is impossible to give the player the maximum benefit of “big hit”.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the “probability change mode” and “time reduction mode” after executing the first special game, when “big hit” is made by the first special symbol, the first special symbol variation display time is displayed. Is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than the second special symbol variation display time (= 5 seconds) when the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed. By doing in this way, when the “special winning” is made by the first special symbol, the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed rather than the timing at which the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. Can be prevented as early as possible.

  However, even if the first special symbol variation display time is shortened in this way, the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is more than the timing at which the first special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is stopped and displayed. There is a case where the timing to stop display comes early. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is variably displayed at the timing when the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed, the first special symbol is displayed. The measurement of the special symbol variation display time is interrupted, the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is resumed after the second small hit game ends, and the remaining time of the first special symbol variation display time, the first After the 1 special symbol is variably displayed, it is stopped. In this way, in the “time saving mode” after the execution of the first special game, if the “special winning” is made by the first special symbol, the first special game based on the “special winning” is ensured. Can be executed.

  In this embodiment, in the “probability change mode” and “time reduction mode” after the execution of the second special game, the second special symbol variation display time also when “big hit” is caused by the second special symbol. Is 3 seconds. Also, when the second special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is variably displayed at the timing when the first special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed, the second special symbol variation display time is also displayed. The measurement is interrupted. However, as described above, in the “probability change mode” and “short-time mode” after executing the second special game, the probability of “small hit” by the first special symbol is low, so the second special symbol is There is a low possibility that the timing at which the first special symbol corresponding to “small hit” stops and displays earlier than the timing to stop display.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of speeding up of the game with the first special symbol in the “probability change mode” and the “time-short mode” after the first special game is executed.
In FIG. 2, it is assumed that a game ball wins the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 and the lottery result based on the win is “losing”. Then, after the first special symbol variation display is started, it is assumed that the game ball wins the second start winning opening 63 and the lottery result based on the win is “small hit”. Then, after the first special symbol starts variably displaying based on the winning of the game ball in the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 63. On the basis of the second special symbol, the second special symbol starts to be displayed. After the second special symbol starts to display the variable display, the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol corresponding to “losing” is forcibly stopped and displayed (missing 1 and 2 for the first special symbol, 1 and 2 for the second special symbol).

  Next, there is a lottery result hold based on winning in the first or third start winning port 62, 67, a lottery result hold based on winning in the second start winning port 63, and the first Alternatively, it is assumed that the lottery result based on winning in the third start winning opening 62, 67 is “losing” and the lottery result based on winning in the second starting winning opening 63 is “small hit”. Then, when the second small hit games 2 and 3 are finished, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol start to display the fluctuation at the same time, and after 5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display, “ The second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed, and the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” is stopped and displayed (misses 3 and 4 of the first special symbol, the second special symbol Small hit 3, 4).

  Next, there is a lottery result hold based on winning in the first or third start winning port 62, 67, a lottery result hold based on winning in the second start winning port 63, and the first Alternatively, it is assumed that the lottery result based on winning at the third start winning opening 62, 67 is “big hit” and the lottery result based on winning at the second starting winning opening 63 is “small win”. Then, at the same time as the second small hit game 2 is finished, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol start to display the variation, and 3 seconds after the variation display is started, The first special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is stopped and displayed, and the second special symbol corresponding to “losing” is stopped and displayed (first special symbol jackpot 1, second special symbol lost 1). .

  Next, it is assumed that a game ball wins the second start winning opening 63 and the lottery result based on the win is “small hit”. Then, the second special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner. Then, 3 seconds after the second special symbol starts to display the variation, a game ball wins the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, and the lottery result based on the winning is “big hit”. Suppose. In this case, the first special symbol corresponding to the “big hit” is displayed even when the second special symbol variable display is stopped (5 seconds after the second special symbol variable display is started). Is in a variable display. Accordingly, only the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed, and the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is interrupted (interruption of the first special symbol, second special symbol small). 5). Then, after the second small hit game 5 is finished, the first special symbol corresponding to the “big hit” is displayed after the first special symbol is variably displayed for the remaining time of the first special symbol variation display time. Is stopped and displayed (big hit 2).

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the “probability change mode” and the “time reduction mode” after the execution of the first special game, the player can make a right turn appropriately to display the change display of the first special symbol. It is possible to forcibly stop and display in accordance with the second special symbol variation display time (= 5 seconds) corresponding to “small hit”. Therefore, the game with the first special symbol can be accelerated.
Further, when “big hit” is made by the first special symbol, the first special symbol variation display time is set to a time (= 3 seconds) shorter than the second special symbol variation display time corresponding to “small hit”. By doing so, when the “special bonus” is made by the first special symbol, the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed is earlier than the timing at which the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  Further, when the first special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is variably displayed at the timing when the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed, the first special symbol variation display time is displayed. The measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is resumed after the second small hit game is finished, and the remaining time of the first special symbol variation display time, the first special symbol is After the variable display, the first special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is stopped and displayed. By doing in this way, even if it is a case of “big hit” by the first special symbol, the first special game based on the “big hit” can be surely executed.

(System configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of the gaming machine 100.
Inside the housing of the gaming machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole gaming machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 to be described later and control of other games. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d receives supply of predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the gaming machine 100. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, a power receiving board 207, an electrical decoration board 208, and an operation switch 82 are connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores a program and various data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute an effect during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control and the like when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. The I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the operation switch 82, and transmits a detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a can recognize the operation content of the operation switch 82 and the like.

  The effect display device 60 includes a liquid crystal display, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 60.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the effect display device 60. The image data read from the image data ROM 202e is expanded in the video RAM 202f, and an image based on the expanded image data is displayed on the effect display device 60. In addition, instead of the liquid crystal display, the effect display device 60 may be configured using, for example, a plasma display.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 18.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as the peripheral device for performance, in addition to the speaker 18, an electrical decoration component 90 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. For example, as the illumination component 90, an illumination component (LED) that is turned on when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is turned on during execution of a special game, or an illumination component that is turned on during a prize ball ( LED) and the like.

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  Further, as described above, a signal is transmitted from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202, but a signal is not transmitted from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201. In addition, the I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the gaming machine 100. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-mentioned electric decoration component 90 is connected to the electric decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the gaming machine 100 is output to the electric decoration component. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 90 performs lighting or light extinction.

(Prize opening board 203)
The winning opening board 203 has first to third starting winning opening switches 74, 75, 77 for detecting the winning of game balls to the first to third starting winning openings 62, 63, 67, and normal symbol operation. A normal symbol operation gate switch 69 for detecting the passage of the game ball to the gate 68, a general winning port switch 73 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the general winning port 72, first and second big winning ports 91, First and second big prize opening switches 78 and 79 for detecting a winning of a game ball to 92 are connected.

  The winning hole opening board 203 includes these first to third start winning opening switches 74, 75, 77, a normal symbol operation gate switch 69, a general winning opening switch 73, and first and second large winning opening switches 78, 79. Based on the signal transmitted from, a region through which the game ball has passed is identified, and a game ball passage signal indicating the identified result is transmitted to the main control board 201.

  Further, the winning opening board 203 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 76 for operating the ordinary electric accessory 65 and first and second opening for opening the first and second big winning openings 91 and 92. Large winning opening solenoids 80 and 81 are connected.

  When receiving the normal electric accessory release instruction signal from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the normal electric accessory 65 to the normal electric accessory solenoid 76. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 65 performs an opening / closing operation.

  Further, when the first and second big prize opening opening instruction signals are input from the main control board 201, the winning prize opening board 203 generates a current for opening the first and second big prize opening 91 and 92, Output to the first and second big prize solenoids 80 and 81. As a result, the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 are opened. On the other hand, when the first and second special winning opening closing instruction signals are input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for opening the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 is stopped. As a result, the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 are closed.

(LED drive board 204)
The LED drive board 204 is connected to the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71, the normal symbol display device 59, the first and second special symbol hold lamps 20 and 21, and the normal symbol hold lamp 22. ing.
When the LED driving board 204 receives the first and second special symbol display instruction signals from the main control board 201, the first and second special symbol display instruction signals are input based on the first and second special symbol display instruction signals. The light emission of the LED in the symbol display devices 70 and 71 and the first and second special symbol holding lamps 20 and 21 is controlled. In addition, when an ordinary symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive substrate 204 controls the light emission of the LEDs in the ordinary symbol display device 59 and the ordinary symbol holding lamp 22 based on the ordinary symbol display instruction signal. To do.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 17 for launching a game ball into the game area 52. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 17 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 17 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16 in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 17 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 52.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 17 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 52.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives the prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is transferred to the upper ball dish 15 or the lower ball dish 16. The payout device 218 disposed inside the gaming machine 100 is controlled so as to be paid out. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  Note that the winning a prize board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. It distributes to the board | substrate 202, the winning hole board | substrate 203, the LED drive board | substrate 204, the discharge control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the electrical decoration board | substrate 208. FIG.

  Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. More specifically, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is based on the game ball passing signal, the first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67, the normal symbol operating gate 68, and the general winning port 72. And which one of the first to second prize winning openings 91 and 92 is passed.
The winning determination unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. More specifically, in this embodiment, when the game ball has passed through the first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67 (the game ball has passed the first to third start winning ports 62, 63). When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the winning ball number is “4”, the payout instructing unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206.

When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72, the payout instructing unit 303 sends a prize ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send. Further, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the first and second big winning openings 91 and 92, the payout instructing unit 303 indicates that the number of winning balls is “15”. A number signal is transmitted to the payout control board 206.
Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.

The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201. The number of prize balls is not limited to that described above.
In this embodiment, the number of prize balls when the game ball wins the first to third start winning holes 62, 63, 67 is the same, but the first to third start winning holes 62 are the same. , 63, 67, the number of award balls may be varied to improve the game preference. Similarly, the number of winning balls when winning in the first and second big winning openings 91 and 92 may be varied.

(First and second special symbol lottery sections 304a and 304b)
The first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b, for example, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the first, third, or second start winning port 62, 67, 63, 0 ”to“ 65535 ”, that is, random numbers relating to the success or failure of the first and second special symbols, and the success or failure of the small hits (in the following explanation, this random number is used as the first and second special symbols). Generated and acquired) (referred to as a random number related to the success or failure of the symbol). Furthermore, the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b obtain two types of random numbers in the range from “0” to “255”, for example, simultaneously with the acquisition of random numbers related to whether or not the first and second special symbols are correct. That is, the random numbers for determining the first and second special symbols and the random numbers for determining the first and second special symbol variation patterns are generated and acquired. Hereinafter, three random numbers including a random number relating to the success or failure of the first and second special symbols, a random number for determining the first and second special symbols, and a random number for determining the special symbol variation pattern are referred to as a “one set of random numbers”. Called. If the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b do not store any "one set of random numbers" in the first and second random number storage areas in the RAM 202c, for example, The acquired “one set of random numbers” is output to the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b.

On the other hand, when “one set of random numbers” is stored in the random number storage area, the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b use the obtained “one set of random numbers” as the first, Store in the second random number storage area. In the present embodiment, up to four (a total of eight) “one set of random numbers” acquired by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b in the first and second random number storage areas. They can be stored, and the storage order of this “one set of random numbers” can be identified. Then, the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b output the “one set of random numbers” stored in the first and second random number storage areas to the winning determination unit 305, The output “one set of random numbers” is deleted from the first and second random number storage areas.
The first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b are realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(First and second winning determination units 305a and 305b)
The first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b determine whether or not the first and second special symbols out of the “one set of random numbers” output by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b. Based on the value of the random number related to the above, it is determined whether the result of the lottery by the first and second special symbol lotteries 304a and 304b corresponds to “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. Subsequently, if the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b correspond to “big hit”, the random number value for determining the first and second special symbols in the “one set of random numbers” is determined. Is based on whether it belongs to a winning area indicating transition to “probability change mode” or a winning area indicating transition to “short-time mode”, and after executing a special game, “probability change mode” and “ It is determined which mode (game state) of the “time reduction mode” is to be entered.

  The first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b turn on the first and second bonus flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 when the “hit” is true. At this time, if the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are turned off. Thereby, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 when executing the first or second special game based on the “big hit” returns to the state in the “normal mode”. The first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b turn off the first and second bonus flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 when the first and second special games are finished. When shifting to the “probability change mode”, the first and second probability change flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, and when shifting to the “time reduction mode”, the flag storage unit 302 stores them. The first and second time reduction flags are turned on.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b are configured to determine which one of “big hit”, “small win”, and “losing” corresponds using the same lottery table. ing. Further, the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b determine which mode (gaming state) of “probability change mode” and “time reduction mode” is to be determined using the same lottery table. ing. In this embodiment, in this way, the winning probability in the first game and the winning probability in the second game are made the same.

In addition, the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b may determine the random number value related to the success or failure of the first and second special symbols and the first and second special symbols in the “one set of random numbers”. Based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern, it is determined which of the variation patterns of the special symbol corresponds. For example, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 29 seconds are defined as the special symbol fluctuation display time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern.
Here, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (the case where the transition to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode” is performed) is greater than the case where it is not. The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined so that the first and second special symbol variation times are remarkably shortened (as compared to the case where the game is played in the “normal mode”).

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b are based on a random number value related to whether the first and second special symbols are successful or not, and the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a. , 304b corresponds to the case where the result of the lottery corresponds to “small hit”, and the “second time reduction flag (or second probability variation flag), first time reduction flag (or first time change flag) stored in the flag storage unit 302 is stored. In the case of “1 probability change flag)” is turned on, a special symbol variation pattern in which 5 seconds is specified as the special symbol variation display time is selected.
In addition, the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b are selected by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b based on the random number values related to the first and second special symbols. In the case where the result of the step corresponds to “big hit”, the “first time-short flag (or first probability variation flag), second time-short flag (or second probability variation flag) stored in the flag storage unit 302 is stored. ”Is turned on, and when the second and first small hit flags are turned on, the special symbol variation pattern in which 3 seconds is specified as the special symbol variation display time is selected. .

  In addition, the variation pattern of each special symbol is “−” (“×”) corresponding to “losing”, “3”, “7” (“○”) corresponding to “big hit”, or “small hit”. Corresponding “5” (“◯, x”) is set to a predetermined probability.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is a difference between the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability mode” and the other cases (the case where the mode is shifted to the “short time mode” and the game is performed in the “normal mode”). Using the lottery table, it is determined whether the above-mentioned “big hit”, “small win”, or “losing” is true.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, a game is performed in the probability variation lottery table used when transitioning to the “probability variation mode”, in the case of transitioning to the “time reduction mode”, and in the “normal mode”. There are two lottery tables, the normal lottery table used when
And the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher in the case of transitioning to the “probability mode” than in the case of transitioning to the “short-time mode” and when playing in the “normal mode”. Thus, the contents of the two lottery tables are set. The contents of the two lottery tables are set so that the probabilities corresponding to “small hit” and “losing” are different.

  In the case of “small hit”, the first and second winning determination units 305 a and 305 b turn on the first and second small hit flags stored in the flag storage unit 302. Thereby, a game based on “small hit” is executed. If it demonstrates concretely, the 1st, 2nd big winning opening 91 and 92 will open and close in the aspect according to "small hit". When the opening and closing of the first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are completed, the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b are the first and second small hit flags stored in the storage unit 302. Turn off.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the first and second special games are being executed with the “big hit”, the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are turned off, and the game ball wins the third start winning opening 67. The state that is easy to do is released.
The first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b are realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201. The flag storage unit 302 is realized by using a RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(First and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b, first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b)
The first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b are connected to the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71 based on the lottery results determined by the second winning determination units 305a and 305b. First and second special symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined.

  In the present embodiment, as a result of the determination by the first winning determination unit 305a, it corresponds to “big hit”, and “7” is displayed in the first special symbol display device 70 when shifting to “probability change mode”. The first special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. On the other hand, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “time reduction mode”, “3” is determined as the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70. If the result of the determination by the first winning determination unit 305a is “small hit”, “5” is determined as the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70. . If the result of determination by the first winning determination unit 305a is “lost”, “-” is determined as the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination by the second winning determination unit 305b corresponds to “big hit”, regardless of whether to shift to “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”, The second special symbol display device 71 determines the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, if the result of the determination by the second winning determination unit 305b corresponds to “small hit”, the second special symbol display device 71 stops and displays both “O” and “X”. It will be determined as a special symbol If the result of determination by the second winning determination unit 305b is “losing”, “x” is determined as the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 71.

  The first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b display based on the stop symbols determined in this way, the variation patterns determined by the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b, and the like. A pattern is formed, and the special symbol display instruction signal indicating the display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the LEDs included in the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71 perform a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  Further, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b measure the first and second special symbol display times included in the formed display pattern, and measure the first and second special symbol display times. Instructs the measurement units 314a and 314b. As a result, the first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b start measuring the first and second special symbol display times.

  As described above, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b are configured so that the first and second special symbol display time measurement units 314a and 314b can display the first and second special symbol display times. During the measurement, it is determined whether or not the “second and first bonus flags” stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on. As a result of this determination, when the “second and first bonus flags” stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b The end of the measurement of the second special symbol display time is instructed to the first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b. Accordingly, the first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b forcibly end the measurement of the first and second special symbol display times. Then, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b correspond to the first and second corresponding to “losing” in accordance with the timing when the measurement of the second and first special symbol variation display times is completed. The first and second special symbol stop display instruction signals for forcibly stopping and displaying the special symbols are transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Then, the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71 forcibly stop and display the first and second special symbols corresponding to “losing” based on the control of the LED drive board 204.

  The first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b are used as described above, and the first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b are used to display the first and second special symbol variation displays. While the time is being measured, it is determined whether or not the “second and first small hit flag” stored in the flag storage unit 302 has been turned on. As a result of this determination, when the “second, first small hit flag” stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b It is determined whether or not the “first and second bonus flags” stored in 302 are turned on. As a result of the determination, when the “first and second bonus flags” stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b The first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b interrupt the measurement of the first and second special symbol change display times at the timing when the measurement of the one special symbol change display time ends. Instruct. Thereby, the 1st, 2nd special symbol display time measurement part 314a, 314b interrupts the measurement of the 1st, 2nd special symbol change display time. Thereafter, when the “second, first small hit flag” stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned off, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b The first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b are instructed to resume measurement of the special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st, 2nd special symbol display time measurement parts 314a and 314b restart measurement of the 1st and 2nd special symbol display time.

  Then, the first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b include the first and second special symbols included in the display pattern formed by the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b. When the measurement of the variable display time is finished, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b are instructed to end the measurement of the first and second special symbol change display times. Accordingly, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b are configured to stop and display the first and second special symbols based on the display pattern formed as described above. The special symbol stop display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Then, the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71 stop and display the first and second special symbols based on the first and second special symbol stop display instruction signals.

In addition, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a and the second special symbol display instruction unit 306b use the first or third start winning prize as the number of random numbers stored in the first and second random number storage areas. A hold number display instruction signal to be displayed on the first special symbol hold lamp 20 as the current hold number of the lottery result based on winning in the mouths 62 and 67 and the second start winning opening 63 is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. To do.
Thereby, the current number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning at the start winning opening is displayed by the LEDs provided in the first and second special symbol hold lamps 20 and 21.
The first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b and the first and second special symbol display time measurement units 314a and 314b use the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201. Is realized.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
The big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 is determined by the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b that the result of the lottery by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b corresponds to “big hit”. When the first and second bonus flags in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, the large winning opening opening instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. The special winning opening release instruction signal includes at least information for specifying the special winning opening to be opened and information for specifying the opening manner of the special winning opening to be opened. When the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is received by the prize winning opening board 203, the first and second special prize winning openings 91 and 92 are opened.

  Thereafter, for example, it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the first and second big prize openings 91 and 92, or about 30 after the first and second big prize openings 91 and 92 are opened. If it is determined that the second has passed, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the opened first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are closed.

  When the first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing section 307 causes the first and second big prize winning openings to be closed. It is determined whether 91 and 92 have been opened 15 times. That is, it is determined whether or not all unit games in the first and second special games have been consumed.

If all the unit games in the first and second special games are not digested as a result of this determination, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening release instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. Then, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed.
On the other hand, when all the unit games of the special game have been consumed, the special game has ended, and the first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are not opened.
In addition, when the winning determination unit 305 determines that the winning combination opening instruction unit 307 corresponds to “small winning”, it transmits the large winning port opening instruction signal to the winning port substrate 203. As a result, the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 are opened. When the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 are opened for 0.5 seconds, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are closed. Then, the special winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening releasing instruction signal to the winning opening board 203 again. As a result, the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 are opened again for 0.5 seconds. Then, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 are closed. As described above, in the case of “small hit”, the first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are opened twice for 0.5 seconds.
The big winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Time-saving operation counting unit 308)
The short time operation counting unit 308 counts the number of games in the “short time mode” and determines whether or not the “short time mode” has ended. Here, the number of games refers to the number of times the lottery results are output by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b.

  Specifically, the time-shortening operation counting unit 308 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and outputs the lottery results in the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b when the first and second time-shortening flags are on. Then, 1 is added to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted. Then, it is determined whether or not the added value matches the specified value. As a result of this determination, if they match, the “time reduction mode” is completed in the current game, and therefore the time reduction operation counting unit 308 turns off the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. In the above description, the specified value refers to a specified value of the number of games in the “short time mode”, and the value is “100”, for example.

In addition, when the first and second bonus flags are turned on while the time-shortening operation counting unit 308 is “big hit” during counting as described above, the counting is stopped, Reset the count value. This is because it is necessary to count what game the current game corresponds to in the “short-time mode” because it means “big hit” during the “short-time mode”.
The short-time operation counting unit 308 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 68, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires random numbers within a predetermined range. When no random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the normal symbol lottery result), the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 310. .

On the other hand, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the acquired random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. . Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
Based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309, the winning determination unit 310 determines whether the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing”. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table.

In the present embodiment, the case where the first and second probability change flags, or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on (for example, the case of transition to the “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”). Rather than when they are not turned on (for example, when playing in the “normal mode”), the winning determination unit 310 uses the winning probability so that the probability of “winning” is significantly higher. The contents of each lottery table are set. This increases the probability of winning the normal symbol when the first and second probability variation flags or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on. Therefore, when the first and second probability variation flags or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on, the frequency of opening the ordinary electric accessory 65 is higher than when they are not turned on. Thus, the game can be advanced without reducing the ball as much as possible. In the following description, if necessary, the lottery table used by the winning determination unit 310 when the first and second probability variation flags or the first and second hourly flag are turned on is selected as the lottery for the shorter hour. The lottery table used by the winning determination unit 310 when the first and second probability variation flags or the first and second time reduction flags are not turned on is referred to as a normal lottery table.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, the normal symbol A normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 59 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second probability variation flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on (for example, “probability variation mode” or “time reduction”). When the mode is changed to “mode”), the normal symbol variation display time is remarkably shortened than when they are not turned on (for example, when playing in the “normal mode”). I am doing so.

  Further, if the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59.

  Then, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 forms a display pattern based on the determined normal symbol, normal symbol variation display time, and the like, and transmits a normal symbol display instruction signal indicating this display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the LED included in the normal symbol display device 59 performs a light emitting operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

In addition, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 sets the number of random numbers stored in the random number storage area to the normal symbol hold lamp 22 as the current hold number of the lottery result based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68. A hold number display instruction signal for display is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the current number of holds of the lottery result based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68 is displayed by the LED provided in the normal symbol hold lamp 22.
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
Based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, etc., the normal electric combination driving instruction unit 312 determines the operation mode of the normal electric combination 65, A normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 corresponds to the states of the first and second probability variation flags and the first and second time reduction flags stored in the flag storage unit 302. Thus, the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is made different.

  That is, when the first and second probability change flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on (for example, “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”). The game balls are easier to win at the third start winning opening 67 than when they are not turned on (for example, when playing in the “normal mode”). Thus, the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is determined.

Then, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the determined operation mode to the winning prize opening board 203. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.
Note that the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 uses the result determined by the winning determination unit 301, the result determined by the winning determination unit 305, the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306. The determined special symbol variation display time, the number of games counted by the short-time operation counting unit 308 (the number of games in the “short-time mode”), and the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b Whether the measurement of the second special symbol variation display time is interrupted, and the measurement of the first and second special symbol variation display times is forced by the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b An effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202 based on whether or not the game has been completed.
The effect command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.
(Direction command analysis unit 701)
The effect command analysis unit 701 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313), and the analysis results are displayed as a decoration symbol determination unit 702, a decoration symbol pattern determination unit 703, and an image generation unit 705. And output to the voice generation unit 706. The effect command analyzing unit 701 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generating unit 313), and based on the result of the analysis, for example, whether or not the game is “big hit” The first and second special symbol variation display times, whether the measurement of the first and second special symbol variation display times is interrupted, and the first and second special symbol variation display times It is determined whether or not the measurement is forcibly terminated, and the determination result is output to the decorative symbol determination unit 702, the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703, the image generation unit 705, and the sound generation unit 706.

  Also, in the case of “hit”, the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates whether to shift to “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode” after executing “first win” and executing the first and second special games. Based on the production command, it is determined which of the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode” is to be entered, and the determined results are used as a decorative symbol determination unit 702, a decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703, an image generation unit 705, and an audio generation unit 706. Output to.

  When an effect command including the flag state stored in the flag storage unit 302 is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines that the game is based on the flag state. Whether the game is one of the first, second special game, the first and second small hit games, and the normal game (a game other than the special game and the small hit game), and whether or not the game is a small hit Is in any one of “probability mode”, “time reduction mode”, and “normal mode”, and the determined result is a decorative symbol determination unit 702, a decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703, an image generation unit 705, And output to the voice generation unit 706.

In addition, the process which the production | presentation command analysis part 701 performs is not limited to these, The process according to the content of the production command will be performed suitably.
The effect command analysis unit 701 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decoration design determining unit 702)
Based on the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701, the decoration symbol determination unit 702 determines a combination of first and second decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60. In the present embodiment, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “big hit” and shifts to the “probability change mode”, “111”, “333”, A combination of any one of “555”, “777”, “999”, “AAA”, “CCC”, “EEE” is displayed on the effect display device 60 in a first and second decorative pattern. Determine as a combination.

  Further, when the lottery result output from the production command analysis unit 701 indicates “big hit” and shifts to the “short time mode”, “000”, “222”, “444” , “666”, “888”, “BBB”, “DDD”, and “FFF” are determined as combinations of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60. To do.

  In the present embodiment, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “small hit”, any one of “135”, “246”, “ACE”, and “BDF” One combination is determined as a combination of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60.

Furthermore, when the lottery result output from the production command analysis unit 701 indicates “losing”, the three decorative symbols are combinations that do not become the same, and do not indicate “small hit”. The combination of the decorative symbols is determined as the combination of the first and second decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60.
In addition, when the effect command analysis unit 701 outputs that the measurement of the first and second special symbol variation display times is forcibly ended, a combination of three decorative symbols corresponding to “losing” is displayed as an effect. It is determined as a combination of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the device 60.
The combination of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 may be determined by lottery, for example.
The decorative symbol determination unit 702 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decorated pattern determination unit 703)
When the combination of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 is determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 702, the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 703 includes the first and second decoration commands included in the effect command. The variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed for the same time as the special symbol variation display time of No. 2 is selected from preset decorative symbol variation patterns 704. In these decorative symbol variation patterns, the first and second decorative symbols are variably displayed (first and second decorative symbol variation display times), and after the same two decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, the remaining patterns are displayed. Stop display of one (form a so-called reach state), or display a unique effect display, then stop display of the first and second decorative symbols (so-called development-related effects) And the like are set.

  In addition, when the production command analysis unit 701 outputs that the measurement of the first and second special symbol variation display times is forcibly ended, the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703 selects as described above. The image generation unit 705 is instructed to cancel the decorative symbol variation pattern 704 and forcibly stop and display the first and second decorative symbols corresponding to “losing”.

Needless to say, the contents set in the decorative symbol variation pattern 704 are not limited to these.
The decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202, and the decorative symbol variation pattern 704 uses the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202. It is realized by.

(Image generation unit 705)
The image generation unit 705 outputs a combination of the decorative symbols determined by the decorative symbol determination unit 702, the decorative symbol variation pattern 704 determined by the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703, information output from the effect command analysis unit 701, and the like. Based on this, image data to be displayed on the effect display device 60 is generated.

For example, when the combination of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 is determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 702 and the decorative symbol variation pattern is determined by the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 703, The image generation unit 705 forms image data that displays decorative symbols according to these determination details.
In addition, when it is instructed from the production command analysis unit 701 that the measurement of the first and second special symbol variation display times is interrupted, the image generation unit 705 performs the first and second special symbol variation. While the display time measurement is interrupted, predetermined image data is formed. The predetermined image data may be any data as long as it displays an image whose decorative symbols do not stop display.
In addition, in order to forcibly end the measurement of the first and second special symbol variation display times, the first and second decorative symbols corresponding to “losing” are forcibly set from the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 703. When instructed to stop display, the image generation unit 705 forms image data for stopping and displaying the first and second decorative symbols corresponding to “losing”.

Needless to say, the image data generated by the image generation unit 705 is not limited to these.
The image generation unit 705 is realized by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 706)
The sound generation unit 706 generates sound data based on the information output from the effect command analysis unit 701 and outputs the sound data to the speaker 18. For example, when a lottery result of a special symbol is output from the production command analysis unit 701, a sound corresponding to the lottery result is released in accordance with the decorative symbol variation pattern 704 determined by the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703. Sound data that can be heard is generated and output to the speaker 18.

Needless to say, the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 706 is not limited to these.
The sound generation unit 706 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, the RAM 202c, and the sound source circuit 202g provided on the sub control board 202.
The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than those described above.

  Next, an example of processing operation in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operations in the main control board 201.
In step S1 of FIG. 6, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launch process will be described. First, after the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 17 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, the main control board 201, It is determined whether or not a plurality of game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16.

  As a result of this determination, when the game balls are not stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16 in a certain amount or more, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and also plays the game balls. An effect command indicating that is fired toward the game area 52 is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. As a result, a game ball is launched into the game area 52 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls play a game. An effect command indicating that it cannot be fired in the area 52 is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 17, the game ball is not launched toward the game area 52. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the electrical component 90 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the gaming area 52 wins a general winning opening 72. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. The normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 52 passes through the normal symbol operation gate 68. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a first start winning process. The first start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 52 wins the first or third start winning port 62, 67. Details of the first start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a second start winning process. The second start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 52 wins the second start winning port 63.

Next, in step S6, the main control board 201 performs a first special game execution process. In the first special game execution process, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in the first display area 194 of the first special symbol display device 70 and the effect display device 60 to become a “hit”, and the first special game is executed. This is a process that is performed when a transition is made and when a “small hit” is reached. Details of the first special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.
Next, in step S7, the main control board 201 performs a second special game execution process. In the second special game execution process, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in the second display area 195 of the second special symbol display device 71 and the effect display device 60, resulting in a “big hit”. This is a process that is performed when a transition is made and when a “small hit” is reached.

  As described above, in the main control board 201, the game ball launch process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the first and second start winning processes, and the first and second special game execution processes are repeated. However, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 below, in this embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game. In the present embodiment, an interrupt signal is generated every 4 m [sec], and the processing according to the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 7, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 72 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instructing unit 303 outputs a prize ball number signal indicating that the number of prize balls is “4”. 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. Further, the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 72 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 notifies the player that the general winning opening 72 has been won, for example, by turning on the electric decoration component 90. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the general winning opening 72, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, the details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
In step S <b> 21 of FIG. 8A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 68 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 68, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 counts the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less. As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. judge. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that no random number is stored, steps S27 to S29 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S30.
If it is determined in step S27 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.
Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S32, and the winning determination unit 310 reads the time reduction lottery table.
On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S33, and the winning determination unit 310 extracts the normal lottery table.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 8-2, and the winning determination unit 310 receives the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30. It is determined whether or not the selected lottery table corresponds to “winning”. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S35, and the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instructing unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302, and It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S36, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 displays the normal symbol variably during the default normal symbol fluctuation display time for the time reduction, and then stops and displays “7” indicating “winning”. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the normal symbol display device 59 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S35 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

  Next, in step S <b> 37, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode for time reduction to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59.

  If it is determined in step S35 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S38, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal default normal symbol variation display time. After the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “winning” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is sent to the LED drive board 204. Send. As a result, the normal symbol display device 59 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S35 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

  Next, in step S <b> 39, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the normal default operation mode to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59.

  When it is determined in step S34 that the normal symbol lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S40, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and the time-short flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not it has been done. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S41, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol change display time for the time reduction. After that, a display pattern for stopping and displaying “−” indicating “lost” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the normal symbol display device 59 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S40 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S40 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S42, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbol for the normal default normal symbol variation display time. , The display pattern is formed so as to stop display of “−” indicating “lost”, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. . As a result, the normal symbol display device 59 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S40 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S21 of FIG. 8-1 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 68, the process proceeds to step S43, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. If no random number is stored as a result of this determination, there is no need to perform the processing after step S44, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if a random number is stored, the process proceeds to step S44, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is in a variable display. As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S29, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S29 described above.

(First start winning process)
Next, the details of the first start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4.
In step S51 of FIG. 9A, the winning determination unit 301 wins the first or third start winning opening 62 or 67 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. It is determined whether or not. As a result of this determination, if the game ball has not won the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, the process proceeds to step S99 described later. On the other hand, if the game ball has won the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S <b> 52, the payout instructing unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16.

  Next, in step S53, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the second bonus flag has not been turned on, processing proceeds to step S63 described later. On the other hand, if the second bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines whether or not the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a measures the special symbol variation display time, and displays the first special symbol display time. It is determined whether or not the first special symbol is variably displayed on the device 70.

  If the result of this determination is that the first special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S59 described later. On the other hand, if the first special symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S55. In step S55, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a generates a random number and performs a lottery (that is, obtains a random number related to whether or not the first special symbol is true). At the same time, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a acquires a random number for determining the first special symbol and a random number for determining the first special symbol variation pattern. As described above, three random numbers including a random number related to whether or not the first special symbol is determined, a first random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a first special symbol variation pattern are expressed as “a set of random numbers”. Say.

  Next, in step S56, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not “one set of random numbers” is stored in the first random number storage area. If “a set of random numbers” is stored as a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less.

  As a result of the determination, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S58, and the first special symbol lottery unit 304a The lottery result of one special symbol (“one set of random numbers” acquired in step S55) is stored in the first random number storage area. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S56 that “one set of random numbers” is not stored in the first random number storage area, it is not necessary to determine the number of “one set of random numbers”, and thus step S57 is omitted. Then, the process proceeds to step S58.
In step S57, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is not three or less, the “one set of random numbers” acquired in step S56 may be stored. Since this is not possible, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S54 that the first special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a stops and displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 71 based on the measurement value of the second special symbol display time measurement unit 314b. It is determined whether or not it is the timing. As a result of this determination, if it is not the timing at which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the first special symbol is not forcibly stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to step S55 described above.

  On the other hand, if it is time to stop and display the second special symbol, the process proceeds to step S60. In step S60, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to end the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a forcibly ends the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time.

Next, in step S61, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a LED-drives a first special symbol stop display instruction signal for forcibly stopping and displaying the first special symbol corresponding to “losing”. Transmit to the substrate 204. Then, the first special symbol display device 70 forcibly stops the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” based on the control of the LED driving board 204 that has received the first special symbol stop display instruction signal. indicate.
Next, in step S62, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed, and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 can know that the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S55 described above.

If it is determined in step S53 that the second bonus flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S63. In step S63, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second small hit flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the second small hit flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S69 described later.
On the other hand, if the second small hit flag is on, the process proceeds to step S64. In step S64, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines whether or not the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a measures the special symbol variation display time, and displays the first special symbol display time. It is determined whether or not the first special symbol is variably displayed on the device 70.

  If the result of this determination is that the first special symbol is not variably displayed, there is no need to interrupt the variable display of the first special symbol, and the process proceeds to step S55 described above. On the other hand, if the first special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S65. In step S65, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the first bonus flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the first bonus flag is not turned on, the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” is forcibly stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to step S59 described above.

  On the other hand, if the first bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S66. In step S66, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a stops and displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 71 based on the measurement value of the second special symbol display time measurement unit 314b. It is determined whether or not it is the timing. As a result of the determination, if it is not the timing at which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is not interrupted, and the process proceeds to step S55 described above.

  On the other hand, if it is time to stop and display the second special symbol, the process proceeds to step S67. In step S67, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a to interrupt the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a interrupts measurement of the 1st special symbol change display time.

  Next, in step S <b> 68, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time has been interrupted, and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 can know that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is interrupted.

If it is determined in step S63 that the second small hit flag is not turned on, it is determined that neither the second bonus flag nor the second small hit flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S <b> 69, the first special symbol lottery unit 304 a acquires “a set of random numbers”.
Next, in step S70, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not “one set of random numbers” is stored in the first random number storage area. As a result of the determination, if the “one set of random numbers” is not stored, it is not necessary to store the “one set of random numbers”, and the process proceeds to step S74 described later.
On the other hand, if “one set of random numbers” is stored, the process proceeds to step S71. In step S71, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less.

As a result of the determination, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is not three or less, the “one set of random numbers” acquired in step S69 cannot be stored. Therefore, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S72. In step S72, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a stores the lottery result of the first special symbol ("one set of random numbers" acquired in step S69) in the first random number storage area.

Next, in step S73, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a reads the “one set of random numbers” stored earliest in the first random number storage area.
Next, in step S 74, the first special symbol lottery unit 304 a outputs the obtained “one set of random numbers” to the winning determination unit 305. Then, the process proceeds to step S75 in FIG.
When the process proceeds to step S75 in FIG. 9C, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the first probability variation flag is turned on. If the first probability change flag is turned on as a result of this determination, it is determined that the first game state is the “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S76, and the first winning determination unit 305a , A default probability changing lottery table used in the case of the “probability changing mode” is extracted. And it progresses to step S83 mentioned later.

  On the other hand, if the first probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S77, and the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the first time reduction flag is turned on. Determine whether. As a result of the determination, if the first time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S78, and the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and adds 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in the “short time mode” corresponding to the current game (the number of games in the “short time mode”) is counted. Then, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the number of games in the “time saving mode” and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

Next, in step S79, the first winning determination unit 305a extracts a default normal lottery table to be used in the “time reduction mode”.
Next, in step S80, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the count value of the short-time operation counting unit 308 to determine whether or not the “short-time mode” has ended by digesting the prescribed number of games. To do. If the result of this determination is that the prescribed number of games has been consumed and the “time saving mode” has ended, the process proceeds to step S81, and the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to Turn off the hourly flag. And it progresses to step S83 mentioned later.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S80 that the prescribed number of games has not been consumed, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing, so the process of step S79 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S81 described later.

If it is determined in step S77 that the first time reduction flag is not turned on, the game is in the “normal mode”, so the process proceeds to step S82, and the first winning determination unit 305a The default normal lottery table used during the game in the “normal mode” is extracted.
As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S76, S79, and S82, the process proceeds to step S83, and the first winning determination unit 305a outputs the lottery result (first) output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S72. It is determined whether or not (a random number related to whether or not the special symbol is true) corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table.

If the result of this determination is that there is no “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S90 described later.
On the other hand, if “hit”, the process proceeds to step S84, and the first winning determination unit 305a further determines whether to shift to “probability change mode” or “short time mode” after the special game and stores the flag. Referring to unit 302, the first bonus flag is turned on.
Next, in step S85, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the first probability variation flag or the first time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the first probability variation flag or the first time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S86, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second small hit flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the second small hit flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S87. In step S87, the first winning determination unit 305a is a special symbol variation pattern corresponding to “big hit”, and the special symbol variation pattern (first variation) in which 3 seconds is defined as the special symbol variation display time. Select variation pattern for jackpot.
Next, in step S <b> 88, the first winning determination unit 305 a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the flag that is turned on among the first probability variation flag and the first time reduction flag. And it progresses to step S96 mentioned later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S85 that the first probability variation flag or the first time reduction flag is not turned on, and when it is determined in step S86 that the second small hit flag is not turned on. Advances to step S89. In step S89, the first winning determination unit 305a includes a special symbol variation pattern corresponding to “big hit” and includes a “random number for determining the first special symbol variation pattern included in the obtained set of random numbers”. A special symbol variation pattern (second jackpot variation pattern) based on “value” is selected. The first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the flag that is turned on when the first probability variation flag or the first time reduction flag is turned on. And it progresses to step S96 mentioned later.

  If it is determined in step S83 that the “big hit” is not made, the process proceeds to step S90. In step S90, the first winning determination unit 305a determines that the lottery result output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S72 (the random number related to whether the first special symbol is successful) Is determined.

If the result of this determination is that there is no “small hit”, the process proceeds to step S95 described later.
On the other hand, if “small hit”, the process proceeds to step S91. In step S91, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the first small hit flag.
Next, in step S92, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the second probability variation flag or the second time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the second probability variation flag or the second time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S93, the first winning determination unit 305a is a special symbol variation pattern corresponding to “small hit”, and a special symbol variation pattern (first symbol) in which 5 seconds is defined as the special symbol variation display time. Variation pattern for small hits).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S92 that the second probability variation flag or the second time reduction flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S94. In step S94, the first winning determination unit 305a determines whether or not the “special random number for determining the first special symbol variation pattern” is a special symbol variation pattern corresponding to “small hit” and is included in the obtained set of random numbers. The variation pattern of the special symbol (second variation pattern for small hits) based on the “value” is selected. And it progresses to step S96 mentioned later.

  If it is determined in step S90 that the game is not “small hit”, it is determined that the game has become “lost”, and the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, the first winning determination unit 305a is a special symbol variation pattern corresponding to “losing”, which is included in the obtained set of random numbers. A variation pattern of special symbols (loss variation pattern) based on “value” is selected. And it progresses to step S96 mentioned later.

In step S96, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a forms a display pattern based on the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the first winning determination unit 305a, and displays the formed display pattern. The special symbol display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the first special symbol display device 70 performs a display operation according to the display pattern indicated by the first special symbol display instruction signal.
Next, in Step S97, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to start measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a starts measurement of the 1st special symbol display time.

  Next, in step S98, the effect command generator 313 generates an effect command according to the current game state based on the results of the processes in steps S75 to S97, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S51 of FIG. 9-1 that the game ball has not won the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines whether or not the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a measures the special symbol variation display time, and displays the first special symbol display time. It is determined whether or not the first special symbol is variably displayed on the device 70.
As a result of the determination, if the first special symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S100. In step S100, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not “one set of random numbers” is stored in the first random number storage area. If “one set of random numbers” is not stored as a result of this determination, the display of the first special symbol is not changed, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if “a set of random numbers” is stored, the process proceeds to step S73 described above, and the “a set of random numbers” stored first is read.

If it is determined in step S99 that the first special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second small hit flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the second small hit flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S106 in FIG.
On the other hand, if the second small hit flag is on, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S102, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the first bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the first bonus flag is not turned on, processing proceeds to step S106 in FIG.

On the other hand, if the first bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S103, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a stops and displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 71 based on the measurement value of the second special symbol display time measurement unit 314b. It is determined whether or not it is the timing. As a result of the determination, if it is not time to stop and display the second special symbol, the process proceeds to step S106 of FIG.
On the other hand, if it is time to stop and display the second special symbol, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to interrupt the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a interrupts measurement of the 1st special symbol change display time.
Next, in step S <b> 105, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time has been interrupted, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 can know that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is interrupted. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

As a result of the determinations in steps S101 to S103 in FIG. 9B, when the process proceeds to step S106 in FIG. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol display time has elapsed. As a result of the determination, if the first special symbol display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S110 described later.
On the other hand, if the first special symbol display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to end the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a ends measurement of the 1st special symbol change display time.

Next, in step S108, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a provides the LED drive board 204 with a first special symbol stop display instruction signal for stopping and displaying the first special symbol according to the lottery result. Send. And the 1st special symbol display apparatus 70 stops and displays the 1st special symbol corresponding to the result of a lottery based on control of the LED drive board 204 which received the 1st special symbol stop display instruction signal.
Next, in step S <b> 109, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 can know that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S106 that the first special symbol display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S110. In step S110, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the second bonus flag is not turned on, processing proceeds to step S115, which will be described later.
On the other hand, if the second bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S111. In step S111, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a stops the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 71 based on the measurement value of the second special symbol display time measurement unit 314b. It is determined whether or not the timing is displayed. As a result of the determination, if it is not the timing at which the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the first special symbol is not forcibly stopped and displayed, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is time to stop and display the second special symbol, the process proceeds to step S112. In step S112, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to end the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a forcibly ends the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time.

Next, in step S113, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a LED-drives a first special symbol stop display instruction signal for forcibly stopping and displaying the first special symbol corresponding to “losing”. Transmit to the substrate 204. Then, the first special symbol display device 70 forcibly stops the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” based on the control of the LED driving board 204 that has received the first special symbol stop display instruction signal. indicate.
Next, in step S <b> 114, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed, and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 can know that the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S110 that the second bonus flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second small hit flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the second small hit flag is on, the measurement of the first special symbol is not resumed, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the second small hit flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S116. In step S116, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines whether the measurement of the first special symbol display time is suspended based on the count value of the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a. Determine. If the result of this determination is that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is not suspended, the measurement of the first special symbol is not resumed, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is interrupted, the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to restart the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a restarts measurement of the 1st special symbol display time.
Next, in step S <b> 118, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time has been resumed, and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 can know that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time has been resumed. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  The second start winning process in step S5 in FIG. 6 is realized by performing the same process as in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4 for the second game performed using the second special symbol. Therefore, the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

(First special game execution process)
Next, details of the first special game execution process in step S6 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S131 of FIG. 10, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the first bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the first bonus flag is not turned on, the first special game is not executed (because it is not “big hit”), and processing proceeds to step S146 described later.

On the other hand, if the first bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S <b> 132, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a first special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the first big winning opening 91 is opened, and one round (unit game) of the first special game consisting of 15 rounds starts.
Next, in step S <b> 133, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.

As a result of the determination, if the game ball has won the first big winning opening 91, the process proceeds to step S134. In step S 134, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. As a result, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16.
Next, in step S <b> 135, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has won the first big winning opening 91 and transmits it to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has won the first big winning opening 91 is displayed on the effect display device 60. Then, the process proceeds to step S136.
If it is determined in step S133 that the game ball has not won the first big winning opening 91, the process of steps S134 to S135 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S136.

  In step S136, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (about 30 seconds) has elapsed after the first special winning opening 91 is opened. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the unit game is completed, and the process proceeds to step S137. In step S 137, the special prize opening opening instructing unit 307 transmits a first special prize opening closing signal to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the first big winning opening 91 is closed.

Next, in step S138, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 determines whether or not all the unit games in the first special game (that is, the first special game) have been completed. If the result of this determination is that the first special game is over, processing proceeds to step S139. In step S139, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the first special game and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, an image indicating the end of the first special game is displayed on the effect display device 60.
In step S140, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the first bonus flag.

  Next, in step S141, the first winning determination unit 305a determines whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the first special game. As a result of the determination, if the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” after the first special game, the process proceeds to step S142. In step S142, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns on the first probability variation flag, and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, when shifting to the “time saving mode” after the first special game, the process proceeds to step S143. In step S143, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns on the first time reduction flag, and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. After executing the first special game by the above steps S142 and S143, the game is performed in the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”.

If it is determined in step S136 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the first big winning opening 91 is opened, the process proceeds to step S144. In step S144, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether ten or more gaming balls have passed through the first special winning opening 91 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning determination unit 301. Determine whether. As a result of this determination, if there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the first big winning opening 91, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S137 described above, and the first big winning opening 91 is set. Close.
On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have passed through the first big winning opening 91 is not ten or more, the unit game is continuing, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S138 that all unit games in the first special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and thus the process proceeds to step S145. In step S145, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the process proceeds to the next unit game, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the next unit game has proceeded is displayed on the effect display device 60. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S131 that the first bonus flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S146. In step S146, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the first small hit flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the first small hit flag is not turned on, neither the first special game nor the game based on the first small hit is executed, so the main flowchart shown in FIG. Return. On the other hand, if the first small hit flag is on, the process proceeds to step S147. In step S 147, the first winning determination unit 305 a issues an instruction to open / close the first big winning opening 91 according to “small win” to the big winning opening releasing instruction unit 307. Thereby, the operation | movement which the 1st big winning opening 91 opens twice for 0.5 second is performed. When the winning determination unit 301 determines that a game ball has won the first big winning opening 91 while the first big winning opening 91 is open in this way, the payout instructing unit 303 A prize ball number signal indicating that the number is “15” is transmitted to the payout control board 206, and 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. Next, in step S148, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the first small hit flag, and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  Note that the second special game execution process in step S7 of FIG. 6 is realized by performing the same process as in FIG. 10 for the second game performed using the second special symbol. Description is omitted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol variation display time (= 5 seconds) corresponding to the “small hit” in the “probability variation mode” and the “time reduction mode” after executing the first special game. Is shorter than the first special symbol variation display time corresponding to “losing” and “small hit”. In addition, the first and third starting points are set to the winning probability (= 1 / 1.1) of the “small hit” at the second starting winning opening 63 that makes it easier for the game ball to win by making a right strike. It is set higher than the winning probability of “small win” at the winning openings 62 and 67. Furthermore, when the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” stops and displays earlier than the timing at which the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” and “small hit” stops displaying, The first special symbol corresponding to “losing” is forcibly stopped and displayed at the timing when the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed. Therefore, in the “probability change mode” and the “short-time mode” after executing the first special game, the player makes a right-hand hit, so that the second special symbol variation display time (= It is possible to forcibly stop and display the first special symbol in accordance with (5 seconds). Therefore, by using the second special symbol, the timing for stopping and displaying the first special symbol can be made earlier than the timing determined first. Therefore, it is possible to speed up the progress of the game using the first special symbol by winning the game ball in the second start winning opening. That is, it becomes possible to improve the fluctuation efficiency of the first special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, in the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode” after executing the first special game, when the “special winning” is made by the first special symbol, the first special symbol variation display time is displayed. Is set to be shorter (= 3 seconds) than the second special symbol variation display time corresponding to “small hit”. Therefore, when the “special winning” is made by the first special symbol, the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to the “small winning” is stopped and displayed is earlier than the timing at which the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. Can be prevented as much as possible. That is, when the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed, the first special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is supposed to be stopped and displayed, but the first special symbol corresponding to “lost” is displayed. It is possible to prevent as much as possible that the special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the “probability change mode” and “time reduction mode” after executing the first special game, the “special hit” is displayed at the timing when the second special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed. When the first special symbol corresponding to is variably displayed, the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is interrupted, and the first special symbol variation display is performed after the second small hit game ends. The time measurement is resumed, and after the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for the remaining time of the first special symbol variation display time, the first special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is stopped and displayed. . Therefore, when a “hit” is made by the first special symbol, the first special game based on the “hit” can be surely executed. That is, it is possible to reliably prevent the first special symbol corresponding to “losing” from being forcibly stopped and displayed when “big hit” is made by the first special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the special game from being executed even though the jackpot is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is a case where the lottery result is based on the winning to the first or third starting winning port 62, 67 and the lottery result is based on the winning to the second starting winning port 63. Since it is possible to synchronize the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol. Can be adjusted uniformly.

  In this embodiment, in the present embodiment, when “small hit” and “big hit” overlap, the special symbol corresponding to “big win” is displayed in a variable manner regardless of the state of the game. I made it. However, this is not always necessary. For example, the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the “big hit” may be interrupted only in at least one of the “probability change mode” and the “time reduction mode”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when “small jackpot” and “big jackpot” overlap, the change display of the special symbol corresponding to “big jackpot” is interrupted. However, this is not always necessary. For example, when “small hit” and “big hit” overlap, a special symbol corresponding to “big hit” may be forcibly stopped and displayed with a special symbol corresponding to “losing”. More specifically, for example, instead of at least one of steps S67 and S104 in FIG. 9A, a special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is forcibly replaced with a special symbol corresponding to “losing”. A stop display may be displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the measurement of the first special symbol is interrupted when the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed has been described as an example. However, this is not always necessary if the measurement of the first special symbol is interrupted at the timing when the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed. Here, the timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed is not only when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as in the present embodiment, but also the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit. This refers to an arbitrary timing from when it is determined to stop and display the special symbol, until the second small winning game is started and the second big winning opening 92 is opened. Specifically, for example, the measurement of the first special symbol may be interrupted at the timing when the second big winning opening 92 is first opened based on the second small hit game. In addition, after the second special symbol corresponding to the small bonus game is stopped and displayed, at a predetermined or arbitrary timing until the second big winning opening 92 is first opened based on the second small bonus game. The measurement of the first special symbol may be interrupted.

  In the present embodiment, in the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode” after executing the special game, the special symbol change display time corresponding to “small hit” is set to 5 seconds, and the special symbol corresponding to “big win” is set. The variable display time was 3 seconds. However, the state of the game that shortens the special symbol variation display time in this way is not limited to the “probability change mode” and the “time reduction mode” after executing the special game. For example, the special symbol variation display time may be shortened in all game states, or the special symbol variation display time may be shortened in either the “probability variation mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game is executed. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second start winning opening 63 is configured so that the game ball is much easier to win when the so-called right hit is made than when other hits are made. However, this is not always necessary. For example, a storage device that stores game balls launched in the game area 52 is provided in the game area 52, and the game balls stored in the storage device by operating the operation switch 82 are one by one in the second start prize opening 63. You may make it guide to.

  In the present embodiment, when the second small hit flag (first small hit flag) is turned on, the first special symbol (first special symbol) is stopped and displayed at the first timing. It is determined whether or not the bonus flag (second bonus flag) is turned on. When the first bonus flag (second bonus flag) is turned on, the first special symbol variation display time (second 2 special symbol variation display time) was interrupted. However, the timing for determining whether or not the first bonus flag (second bonus flag) is turned on is not limited to this. For example, the first bonus may be displayed at the timing of starting the variable display of the second special symbol (first special symbol) (or while the second special symbol (first special symbol) is variably displayed). It may be determined whether a flag (second bonus flag) is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning process and the second start winning process are the same, but it is not always necessary to do so. For example, in the first start winning process, instead of steps S92 to S94 in FIG. 9-3, a default variation pattern may be selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol corresponding to “small hit”. This is because, as described above, the probability of “small hit” by the first start winning process (first special symbol) is low. Further, in the second start winning process, the process corresponding to step S86 in FIG. 9-3 is omitted, and in the process corresponding to steps S87 and S89, the default variation is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol corresponding to “big hit”. A pattern may be selected. As described above, the probability of “big hit” by the second start winning process (second special symbol) and “small hit” by the first start winning process (first special symbol) is extremely low. Because.

  In addition, the special symbol variation display time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) and the winning probability (1 / 1.1) per bonus are merely examples, and other values can be adopted. In addition, the winning probability of small hits by the second special symbol is set to, for example, 1 / 1.1 only in at least one of the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode”, and in other modes, You may make it make the winning probability of the small hit by the special symbol the same as the winning probability of the small hit by the first special symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 62, 63, 67, a lottery is performed to obtain a “one set of random numbers”, and then the “one set of random numbers” already stored is obtained. Whether or not it is 3 or less is determined (see, for example, steps S55 to S58 and S69 to S72 in FIG. 9-1). However, this is not always necessary. For example, when a game ball wins in the start winning opening 62, 63, 67, it is determined whether or not the stored “one set of random numbers” is 3 or less, and if it is 3 or less, a lottery is performed. Thus, “a set of random numbers” may be acquired, and if it is not 3 or less (4), lottery may not be performed (“a set of random numbers” is not acquired).

The embodiment of the present invention described above can be realized by a computer executing a program. Further, a means for supplying the program to the computer, for example, a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM recording such a program, or a transmission medium for transmitting such a program may be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. it can. Further, a program product such as a computer-readable recording medium in which the program is recorded can also be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. The above programs, computer-readable recording media, transmission media, and program products are included in the scope of the present invention.
In addition, the above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementation in carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical idea or the main features thereof.

It is a front view which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the external appearance structure of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an embodiment of the present invention and explains an example of speeding up a game with the first special symbol in the “probability change mode” and the “time reduction mode” after executing the first special game. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a main control board. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a sub control board. It is a main flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a general winning process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a normal symbol action | operation gate passage process. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the embodiment of the present invention and continuing from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a 1st start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. 9-2. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. 9-3. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a 1st special game execution process.

Explanation of symbols

17 launch handle 52 game area 60 effect display device 62 first start winning port 63 second start winning port 65 ordinary electric accessory 67 third start winning port 70 first special symbol display device 71 second special symbol Display device 91 First big prize opening 92 Second big prize opening 100 Game machine 201 Main control board 202 Sub control board 203 Prize opening board 204 LED drive board

Claims (7)

A first lottery means for performing a lottery when a game ball wins at a first start winning opening formed on the game board;
A first display control means for displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner and stopping and displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner when a game ball wins a first start winning opening formed on the game board; ,
First display mode determining means for determining a display mode of the first special symbol to be displayed by the first display control unit based on a lottery result by the first lottery unit;
A second lottery means for performing a lottery when a game ball wins a second start winning opening formed on the game board;
Second display control means for causing the second special symbol to be variably displayed when the game ball is won at the second start winning opening formed on the game board, and to stop and display the variably displayed second special symbol; ,
Second display mode determining means for determining a display mode of the second special symbol to be displayed by the second display control unit based on a lottery result by the second lottery unit;
As a result of the lottery performed by the first lottery means or the second lottery means, the first special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is won by the first display control means or the second display control means. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, a big hit game execution means for executing a special game by opening and closing a special winning opening formed in the game board;
As a result of the lottery by the first lottery means or the second lottery means, the first special corresponding to the jackpot is won by the first display control means or the second display control means. When the symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, it has a small hitting game execution means for opening and closing the big prize opening formed in the game board in a disadvantageous manner compared to the special game,
The first special symbol displayed by the first display control means and the second special symbol displayed by the second display control means can be variably displayed at the same time,
The first display mode determination means arrives at a timing at which the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed earlier than the timing at which the first special symbol is stopped based on the determined display mode. When the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed, the first special symbol corresponding to the case where the lottery by the first lottery means is not won is forced. A gaming machine, wherein the determined display mode is changed so as to stop display.   The second display mode deciding means determines that the variation display time of the second special symbol when the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped is displayed from the variation display time of the first special symbol. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a display mode of the second special symbol when the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit is stopped and displayed is determined so as to be a short time. .   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a probability of winning a small hit by the lottery by the second lottery means is higher than a probability of winning a small win by the first lottery means.   When the first display mode determining means wins the big win as a result of the lottery by the first lottery means, the variable display time is shorter than the variable display time of the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit The display mode is determined as the display mode of the first special symbol. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display mode is determined as a display mode of the first special symbol. First timing means for timing the variation display time of the first special symbol variably displayed by the first display control means;
Second timing means for timing the variation display time of the second special symbol that is variably displayed by the second display control means,
The first display control means stops displaying the first special symbol when the variable display time based on the display mode determined by the first display mode determination unit is timed by the first time counting unit. ,
The second display control means stops and displays the second special symbol when the variable display time based on the display mode determined by the second display mode determination unit is timed by the second time counting unit. ,
The first time measuring means is a second special symbol which is displayed in a variable manner and corresponds to the small bonus when the winning of the jackpot is won as a result of the lottery by the first lottery means. The timing of the variable display time of the first special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is interrupted at the timing at which the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and after the game by the small hitting time game execution means is completed, the interrupted timing is resumed. ,
The said 1st display mode determination means does not change the said determined display mode until the said time measurement is complete | finished, when the time measurement is interrupted by the said 1st time measurement means. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. First holding means for holding the result of the lottery by the first lottery means;
Second holding means for holding the lottery result by the second lottery means,
The first display control means and the second display control means may be configured such that the first holding means and the second display control means are arranged at the start of a game next to a game in which the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when the result of the lottery is held by both of the second holding means, the variable symbol special display is started simultaneously.   The winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening becomes easier according to the operation by the player than when the operation is not performed. The gaming machine described in 1.

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