JP2010005122A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing the extreme decline of player's interest even after the end of a probability variable game state to be ended by the number of times, for which the prescribed number of times of continuing the probability variable game state is small. <P>SOLUTION: A control means 200 continues the probability variable game state for the specified number of times not exceeding the prescribed number of rights of the variable display of special symbols which can be held in special symbol holding storage means 401 and 402. When a prior determination means 330 determines that game data to be a big winning are not included in the rights of the variable display of the special symbols held in the special symbol holding storage means 401 and 402 in the probability variable game state, performance control means 502 is made to execute the control of a related performance over two or more times of the variable display of the special symbols exceeding the specified number of times. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that draws a jackpot when a game ball wins a starting opening.

  Conventionally, a game machine in which the probability variation gaming state (so-called probability variation gaming state, hereinafter referred to as “probability variation gaming state” is unified as the “probability variation gaming state”) is continued until the next or the next big hit, or a special symbol has fluctuated a predetermined number of times. There is known a gaming machine (also referred to as a so-called frequency change probability change) in which the probability change gaming state is sometimes ended.

  In particular, a gaming machine in which the probability variation gaming state may be prolonged, for example, a gaming machine in which the probability variation gaming state continues until the next or successive big hits, or a game in which the probability variation gaming state continues 100 times or more as a predetermined number of times. In the machine, there is a problem that the player lacks a sense of tension as the monotonous game in the probability variation gaming state continues.

Therefore, as shown in Patent Document 1, the probability variation gaming state continues for a number equal to or less than the number of balls that can retain the right to display special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “reserved balls”) (so-called “number-of-times probability variation”). (Game state) A gaming machine has been proposed. According to such a gaming machine, the probabilistic gaming state does not prolong, the result of whether or not it is a big hit is immediately known, and the game can have a sense of tension and interest.
JP 2003-117118 A

  However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, the number of reserved balls is reserved, and the probability variation gaming state ends when the reserved balls are processed. Therefore, if the game is not a big win in the probability variation gaming state only a few times (for example, if the number of balls that can be retained is four), the probability variation gaming state will end, so the player There was a problem that the interest was extremely lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and suppresses an extreme decrease in the player's interest even after the end of the probability-changing gaming state when the probability-changing gaming state continues for a small number of times. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a normal game state in which a jackpot is won with a predetermined probability by a lottery triggered by a game ball entering the start port provided with a game ball capable of entering a game ball. A control means for controlling the progress of the game in the probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than the gaming state, and a special symbol is variably displayed when the game ball enters the start opening for a predetermined time. A special symbol variation display means for displaying a subsequent gaming state by stopping the variation display after elapse, and a gaming machine comprising:
The control means includes a game data lottery means for acquiring game data by lottery when the game ball enters the start opening, and the special symbol variation display means when the special symbol is variably displayed. Special symbol holding storage means for storing the game data acquired when a game ball enters the start opening, and reserves the right of variable display of a special symbol triggered by the entry, and the special symbol When the game data is stored in the holding storage means, before the start of the variation display of the special symbol based on the game data, prior determination means for determining the game data, and a plurality of special symbols based on the game data Production control means for controlling the related production having relevance over the fluctuation display of, and the control means continues the probability variation gaming state a specific number of times, When the pre-article determination means determines that the bonus game data is not included in the right of variable display of the special symbol retained in the special symbol hold storage means in the probability variation gaming state, the specific number of times The effect control means is made to execute the control of the related effect over a plurality of special symbol fluctuation displays exceeding the number of times.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a normal game state in which a big hit is won with a predetermined probability by a lottery triggered by a game ball entering the start port provided with a game ball capable of entering a game ball. A control means for controlling the progress of the game in the probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than the gaming state, and a special symbol is variably displayed when the game ball enters the start opening for a predetermined time. And a special symbol variation display means for displaying a subsequent gaming state by stopping the variation display after the passage, wherein the starting port includes at least a first starting port and a second starting port. And the control means stores the game data acquired when the game ball enters the first start port when the special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol variation display means, Special for entering the ball Acquired by the first special symbol holding storage means for retaining the right of variable display of the symbols and the game ball entering the second starting port when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner by the special symbol variation display means. The game data is stored in the first starting port and the second starting port, and the game data is stored in the second starting point and the second starting port. When the game data is stored in the hold order storage means for storing the order in which the balls have entered, and the first special symbol hold storage means and the second special symbol hold storage means, a special symbol based on the game data is stored. Prior to the start of the variable display, prior determination means for determining the game data and a plurality of times reserved in the first special symbol hold storage means and the second special symbol hold storage means based on the game data Effect control means for controlling the related effects having relevance over the special symbol variation display, wherein the control means is configured to store the first special symbol hold storage means in accordance with the pitching order stored in the hold order storage means. And processing the right to display the variation of the special symbol stored in the second special symbol hold storage means, while continuing the probability variation gaming state for a specific number of times, and the prior determination means is configured to change the probability variation game. In the state, when it is determined that the bonus game data is not included in the right of variable display of the special symbol retained in the special symbol holding storage means, the variable display of the special symbol more than the specific number of times The related effect control is executed by the effect control means.

The start opening (the first start opening and the second start opening) is provided in the game board, and the game balls launched on the game board are configured to be able to enter or pass. The configuration of the two start ports is not particularly limited as long as it can detect that a game ball has entered or passed.
When a game ball enters or passes through the start opening, a random number is acquired by a random number generation means or the like. The random number is checked against a predetermined table to determine whether it is a hit or a loss. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, that is, whether it is a win or a loss.

Fluctuation display means notifying the player of the lottery result of whether or not the big hit with a special symbol, until the special symbol is finally displayed to the player after starting the variation, It takes a certain amount of time. As for the special symbol, it is only necessary that the lottery result is finally notified to the player. Therefore, when the special symbol is displayed to the player after the change starts, that is, the display to the player during the change is not essential, and no indication is displayed to the player during the change. Is also included in the variable display referred to in the present invention.
The game data includes a random number value acquired by a random number generating means and a command based on the random value.

Some kind of presentation is made for each special symbol variation display. That is, one presentation is performed for one special symbol variation display. The related effect is made over a variation display of a special symbol multiple times, which means that the multiple effects are performed in association with each other in some form.
The related effects may be the same effects when a special symbol is displayed multiple times, or a series of consecutive stories may be developed. In any case, the related effects of the present invention include a wide variety of effects that are associated with a plurality of effects.

  In the special symbol reservation storage means (the first special symbol reservation storage means and the second special symbol reservation storage means), it is possible to reserve up to a predetermined number of reserved balls. That is, when the number of reserved balls is reserved up to a predetermined number, and there is an entry exceeding this amount, the right of variable display of special symbols related to the entered ball can be stored in the special symbol storage means. For example, it is discarded or invalidated.

  According to the first invention, in the probability variation gaming state, when game data that becomes a big hit is not obtained, the related effects are performed a plurality of times exceeding the specific number of times that the probability variation gaming state can be continued. In this way, since the related effects are continuously performed even after the probability variation gaming state is ended, the player's interest easily shifts to the trends (results, results) of the related effects. This makes it difficult for the player to notice that the probability variation gaming state has ended, and allows the player to smoothly shift the expectation from the probability variation gaming state to the related performance. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an extreme decrease in the player's interest even after the end of the probability-changing gaming state when the certain number of times that the probability-changing gaming state continues is small.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when game data that is a big hit is not obtained in the probability variation gaming state, the related effects are performed a plurality of times exceeding the specific number of times that the probability variation gaming state can be continued. In this way, since the related effects are continuously performed even after the probability variation gaming state is ended, the player's interest easily shifts to the trends (results, results) of the related effects. This makes it difficult for the player to notice that the probability variation gaming state has ended, and allows the player to smoothly shift the expectation from the probability variation gaming state to the related performance. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an extreme decrease in the player's interest even after the end of the probability-changing gaming state when the certain number of times that the probability-changing gaming state continues is small.

  Furthermore, in the second invention, the reserved balls retained in the first special symbol reservation storage means and the second special symbol reservation storage means are digested according to the order of entry stored in the reservation order storage means. Even in a gaming machine provided with two starting openings, a high performance effect by the related performance can be exhibited. Therefore, it is possible to expect a high effect by the related effects in the period including the probability variation game state and the end of the probability variation game state, and it is possible to suppress an extreme decrease in the player's interest.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 101, and a launching unit (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 3) is arranged at the lower right portion of the gaming board 101. A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper part of the game board 101, and then flows down in the game area 103. A plurality of nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 103, and the game balls are distributed and flowed down to the left and right paths of the nails with which the game balls contact. In the game area 103, a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball, a passing gate, a normal winning opening, and the like are arranged.

  A symbol display unit 104 is arranged at the center of the game area 103 of the game board 101. For example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) is used as the symbol display unit 104. Below the symbol display unit 104, a first starting port 105 capable of receiving a game ball launched toward the game area 103 is arranged. Below the first start port 105, a second start port 120 having a pair of movable pieces 120a is disposed. When the pair of movable pieces 120a are in the closed state, the second starter port 120 is configured to be unable or impossible to receive the game ball. When the pair of movable pieces 120a are in the open state, It becomes easier to receive the game ball than the first start port 105.

  On the left side of the symbol display unit 104, a winning gate 106 is provided. The winning gate 106 is provided to detect the passing of the game ball and perform a lottery to open the second start port 120 for a predetermined time.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the second starting port 120. FIG. 2A shows a first state in which the pair of movable pieces 102a of the second starting port 120 is “closed”. 2 (b) shows a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 102a are "open". 2, the second starting port 120 in the present embodiment is normally controlled so that the pair of movable pieces 102 a of the second starting port 120 is “closed” as shown in FIG. It is configured such that a game ball flowing down 103 cannot be entered.

  Then, when the game ball passes through the winning gate 106, a lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 360 described later is executed, and when the lottery result is a win, as shown in FIG. 2B, a pair of movable pieces 120a Is controlled to be in an “open” state until a predetermined time (which differs depending on the game state) or until a predetermined number of game balls enter the second starting port 106. In the present embodiment, the second opening in the “open” state is more likely to accept a game ball about 2 to 3 times than the first start port 105 (the chance of entering a game ball is greater). It is configured.

  A normal winning opening 107 is disposed on the side of the symbol display unit 104 or below. When a game ball wins the normal winning slot 107, the number of winning balls (for example, 10) at the time of the normal winning is paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 108 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right of the symbol display unit 104, a first special symbol display 84 for displaying a lottery result by a first special symbol lottery means 300, which will be described later, and a second special symbol for displaying a lottery result by a second special symbol lottery means 320. Display 86, first special symbol hold indicator 88 that displays the number of lotteries held by the first special symbol lottery means 300, and second special symbol hold indicator that displays the number of lotteries held by the second special symbol lottery means 320 90 is provided. Also, a normal symbol display 82 for displaying the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 360 and a normal symbol hold indicator 92 for displaying the number of lotteries held by the normal symbol lottery means 360 are provided.

  Each of these indicators 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, and 92 is composed of, for example, a light emitting diode (LED), and the lottery result by the first special symbol lottery means 300 depending on the lighting state of the LED, The lottery result by the second special symbol lottery means 320, the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 360, the holding number of lotteries by the first special symbol lottery means 300, the holding number of lotteries by the second special symbol lottery means 320, and the normal symbol lottery means The number of lottery holds by 360 is notified. It should be noted that the “holding number (holding ball)” of the lottery performed by the first special symbol lottery means 300 means that the game ball moves to the first start port when the first special symbol display 84 is variably displayed. 105 of the number of balls entered (memory of the number of balls entered), which is stored in the first special symbol holding storage means 401 described later, the first special symbol triggered by entering the first starting port 105 This is the number of rights reserved for variable presentation. Similarly, the “holding number” of the lottery performed by the second special symbol lottery means 320 means that the game ball enters the second starting port 120 when the second special symbol display 86 is variably displayed. This is the number of balls (the number of balls entered), which is stored in the second special symbol holding storage means 402, which will be described later, and the variation display of the second special symbol triggered by the ball entering the second starting port 120. This is the number of rights reserved, and the “pending number” of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 360 means that the game ball passes through the winning gate 106 when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display 92. This is the number (the number of passages), and is the number of rights that are stored in the normal symbol variable display means 403, which will be described later, and the normal symbol variable display triggered by the passing of the winning gate 106 is reserved.

  The symbol display unit 104 described above displays a plurality of symbols when a game ball wins a specific winning opening (in the present embodiment, the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 120) (at the time of starting winning). The fluctuation of the symbol is started, and the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped after a predetermined time. When the symbol combination at the time of the stop becomes a specific symbol combination set in advance (for example, “777” is aligned), a big hit state is established. In the big hit state, the operation of opening the large winning opening / closing door 109a in the large winning opening / closing device 109 positioned below for a certain period is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the number of awards corresponding to the winning game balls is obtained. Pay out the ball. Further, the first symbol display 84 changes the display of the first special symbol when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, and the second special symbol display 86 changes the game ball to the second starting port 120. The display of the second special symbol is changed by winning. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins both the first start port 105 and the second start port, the symbol display unit 104 displays the special symbol that won the first special symbol or the second special symbol, whichever comes first. The variable display is started, and the right to display the variable of the special symbol by the other prize is reserved.

  A frame member 110 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 110 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 110 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side. Thereby, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can be made more conspicuous than other types of gaming machines that do not include the frame member 110. By making the gaming machine conspicuous, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine and to strengthen the deterrent against fraudulent acts on the gaming machine.

  In the frame member 110, effect lights 111 (lamp units) are provided on the two sides on the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103. The effect lights 111 each include a plurality of lights 112. Each light 112 irradiates a player in front of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. Each light 112 is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light 111 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  In addition, each light 112 can irradiate the surroundings of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the gaming machine. Each light 112 is driven by a motor provided in the effect light 111 so as to rotate the light irradiation direction. The motor that is driven to rotate the direction of light irradiation from each light 112 is a motor different from the motor that changes the direction of light irradiation from each light 112 in the vertical direction.

  The effect light 111 can change the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from the entire effect light 111 in three dimensions by rotating the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from each light 112 while changing the vertical direction.

  The light irradiation direction is changed when, for example, a big hit state is reached. Accordingly, the player and the surroundings of the gaming machine can be sequentially irradiated to inform the surroundings that the gaming machine is in the big hit state, and the attention of the player who has been in the big hit state can be increased. .

  Accordingly, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement due to attention, and to continuously or repeatedly use the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, thereby improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In the frame member 110, a tray unit 119 to which game balls are supplied is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The receiving tray unit 119 is supplied with game balls lent out from the lending device and prize balls associated with winning a prize at the winning opening of the game balls launched on the game board 101.

  An operation handle 113 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 110. The operation handle 113 is operated by the player when the game ball is launched by driving the launch unit 292 described above. Similar to the frame member 110 described above, the operation handle 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 113 includes a firing instruction member 114 that drives the firing unit 292 to fire a game ball. The firing instruction member 114 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 113 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. The firing unit 292 causes the game ball to be fired when the firing instruction member 114 is directly operated by the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 113 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 114.

  On the upper side and the side of the symbol display unit 104 (on the right side in FIG. 1), there are provided effects (hereinafter referred to as “effects”) 115 and 116. The directors 115 and 116 in the present embodiment schematically represent a part of the Japanese sword (around the samurai). The directors 115 and 116 are provided so as to be movable along the longitudinal direction of the directors 115 and 116, as if the blades are removed from the sheath and the pulled blades are returned to the sheath again.

  The director 110 is driven by a solenoid, and the director 116 is driven by a motor. By driving the similar directors 115 and 116 with different types of driving sources, the directors 115 and 116 can execute their own operations, thereby increasing the stage effect.

  In the frame member 110, a chance button 117 that accepts an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The operation of the chance button 117 is effective while guidance for prompting the operation of the chance button 117 is displayed, for example, in a specific reach effect during the game.

  In the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the chance button 117. Like the chance button 117, the cross key 118 can be used for a specific reach effect or a normal effect during the game, thereby adding interest to the effect.

  In addition, the frame member 110 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 277 in FIG. 3) that outputs a production effect sound or a sound for informing fraud.

  This speaker 277 is a type that can output high / mid / low sound areas, and normally outputs high / mid / low sounds in a balanced manner. It is controlled to output a high sound region high so that it can be heard well around.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine 1. The control unit 200 includes a plurality of control boards. In the illustrated example, the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the prize ball control board 203, and the lamp control board 206 are configured.

  The main control board 201 controls the basic operation related to the game of the gaming machine, and based on the program stored in the ROM 201b, executes the basic processing accompanying the progress of the game content, and the data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 201a RAM 201c functioning as a component.

  On the input side of the main control board 201, a first start port detection unit 221 that detects a winning ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port that detects a winning ball won in the second start port 120. The detection unit 225, the gate detection unit 222 that detects the game ball that has passed the winning gate 106, the normal winning port detection unit 223 that detects the gaming ball that has won the normal winning port 107, and the big winning port opening / closing device 109 are awarded. And a large winning opening detection unit 224 for detecting the winning ball.

  Further, a prize winning opening / closing unit 231 is connected to the output side of the main control board 201 to control the opening / closing of the prize winning opening / closing device 109. The special prize opening / closing unit 231 has a function of opening the special prize opening / closing device 109 for a certain period of time in a big hit, and is configured using a solenoid such as a special prize opening / closing solenoid 109b (not shown in detail). This jackpot is pre-programmed to occur with a predetermined probability based on the generated random number.

  Connected to the input side of the sub-control board 202 is a chance button detection unit 220 that detects that the chance button 117 has been operated.

  The sub control board 202 performs sub control during the game. This sub-control board 202 is based on a production command transmitted from the main control board 201, a CPU 202a that executes production lottery and production processing, a ROM 202b that stores programs and production patterns, and data of the CPU 202a during calculation processing. A RAM 202c functioning as a work area is provided.

  The sub control board 202 receives the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201, and the CPU 202a determines the effect contents such as the effect background pattern, the reach effect pattern, the appearance character, etc. by lottery based on the effect command. This effect confirmation command is transmitted to the lamp 262, the effect light 111, the accessory part 254, etc. via the symbol display unit 104, the speaker 277, or the lamp control board 206, and control related to the effect in the game is performed.

  Further, the CPU 202a compares the effect pattern determined by the lottery with the effect pattern of the predetermined number of changes in the past, and generates the same effect pattern continuously in the range of the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201. It may be provided with a function of controlling so as not to let it occur.

  The symbol display unit 104 is connected to the output side of the sub-control board 202, and the sub-control board 202 also has a function of causing the symbol display unit 104 to execute an effect process based on the above-described effect confirmation command. That is, the CPU 202a in the sub-control board 202 executes an effect process based on the effect confirmation command, the ROM 202b stores various image data such as a background image, a pattern image, and a character image, and the RAM 202c performs data work during the arithmetic process of the CPU 202a. Functions as an area. The sub-control board 202 is further provided with a VRAM 202d for writing image data to be displayed on the symbol display unit 104.

  Normally, the CPU 202a reads the program stored in the ROM 202b, executes various image processing such as background image display processing, symbol image display and variation processing, and character image display processing. The necessary image data is read from the ROM 204b and stored in the VRAM 202d. Write. The background image, the design image, and the character image are superimposed and displayed on the design display unit 104 on the display screen. That is, the pattern image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. In this case, when the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 202d by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  A speaker 277 is connected to the output side of the sub-control board 202, and the sub-control board 202 also has a function of controlling output of sound as an effect process based on the effect determination command described above. That is, in the sub-control board 202, the CPU 202a executes audio processing based on the effect confirmation command, the ROM 202b stores various audio data, and the RAM 202c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 202a.

  When various effects are executed, based on the effect confirmation command, the CPU 202a reads a program stored in the ROM 202b, executes various sound output processing such as effect sound effect processing, and outputs sound from the speaker 277.

  On the output side of the sub-control board 202, a lamp control board 206 for controlling the lamp 262, the effect light 111, and the accessory part 254 is provided.

  The lamp control board 206 functions as a CPU 206a that executes an effect process based on the effect confirmation command transmitted from the sub-control board 202, a ROM 206b that stores various effect pattern data, and a work area for data during the calculation process of the CPU 206a. A RAM 206c and the like are provided.

  The lamp control board 206 performs lighting control for various lamps 262 provided on the game board 101, the base frame, and the like based on the effect confirmation command transmitted from the sub-control board 202. The lighting control for the lights 112 is performed, and the drive control for the motors is performed to change the irradiation direction of the light from each light 112.

  The lamp control board 206 performs a drive control on the solenoid that operates the effect actor 116 on the accessory part 254 based on the effect confirmation command transmitted from the sub control board 202, and operates the effect agent 116. Drive control for the motor to be performed is performed.

  In addition, a prize ball control board 203 is connected to the main control board 201 so as to be able to transmit in both directions. The prize ball control board 203 performs prize ball control based on a program stored in the ROM 282. The prize ball control board 203 includes a CPU 281 that executes prize ball control processing, a RAM 283 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 281 performs arithmetic processing, and the like.

  The prize ball control board 203 performs control for paying out the number of prize balls at the time of winning a prize to the connected payout unit 291. In addition, an operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 is detected, and the launch of the game ball is controlled. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit.

  The winning ball control board 203 corresponds to the game balls that have won the winning portions (first starting port 105, second starting port 120, ordinary winning port 107, large winning port opening / closing device 109) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the number of winning balls. The launching unit 292 launches a game ball for gaming, and includes a sensor (not shown) that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like (not shown). When the game operation is detected by the sensor of the launching unit 292, the prize ball control board 203 drives a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation to intermittently fire the game ball, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The control unit 200 including the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the prize ball control board 203, and the lamp control board 206 is a control unit in this embodiment.

(Functional configuration of main control board and sub control board)
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram schematically showing a functional configuration of the control means 200 for controlling the progress of the game.

As shown in FIG. 4, the ROM 201b of the main control board 201 is a first special symbol lottery means 300, a first special symbol display control, as a means that functions mainly when a game ball enters the first starting port 105. Means 301, first special symbol variation control means 302, and first random number determination means 303 are provided.
The ROM 201b is a second special symbol lottery means 320, a second special symbol display control means 321 and a second special symbol variation control means as means for functioning mainly when a game ball enters the second start port 120. 322 and second random number determination means 323 are provided.
In addition, the ROM 201b is a jackpot game control means 340, a probability change game control means 341, a time-short game control means 342, a normal game control means 343, a prior determination means 330, the fluctuation determination means 331, an effect command as means for controlling the progress of the game. A transmission means 332 and an effect execution command lottery means 333 are provided.
Further, the ROM 201b includes a normal symbol lottery means 360, a normal symbol display control means 361, a normal symbol variation control means 362, and a normal symbol lottery result determination means 363 as means that function when a game ball enters the winning gate 106. I have.

The RAM 201c of the main control board 201 includes a first special symbol hold storage unit 401, a second special symbol hold storage unit 402, a normal symbol hold storage unit 403, a game state storage unit 404, and a hold order storage unit 406. .
On the other hand, the ROM 202b of the sub-control board 202 includes effect lottery means 501 and effect control means 502.
Further, the RAM 202c of the sub control board 202 includes a first effect data hold storage unit 510, a second effect data hold storage unit 511, and a hold order storage unit 513.
The first special symbol lottery means 300 and the second special symbol lottery means 320 constitute the game data lottery means of the present invention.
Further, the first special symbol hold storage means 401 constitutes a first variable display hold means of the present invention, and the second special symbol hold storage means 402 constitutes a second variable display hold means of the present invention. Yes. Hereinafter, the configuration and function of each means will be described.

  The jackpot game control means 340, probability change game control means 341, time-short game control means 342, and normal game control means 343 are all programs that control the progress of the game in each game state.

  The jackpot game control means 340 proceeds with the jackpot game when a transition from the normal game state to the jackpot game state is made as a result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol lottery means 300 or the second special symbol lottery means 320 described later. Control. Specifically, the jackpot game control means 340 includes a long hit game in which the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening / closing device 109 is performed for a total of 15 rounds, and a short hit game in which the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening / closing device 109 is performed for two rounds. To control. In the present embodiment, “long win and short win” are collectively referred to as “big hit”, and “long win game and short win game” are collectively referred to as “big hit game”.

  As described above, when a long winning game is executed, the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing device 109 is executed more than the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing device 109 during the short winning game. Yes. The opening / closing operation of the special prize opening / closing device 109 is performed by operating the special prize opening / closing solenoid 109b by the special prize opening / closing part 231. Specifically, the jackpot game control means 340 operates the jackpot opening / closing solenoid 109b from the first round to the 15th round in the long hit gaming state and only two rounds in the short hit gaming state to thereby win the big prize opening / closing door 109a. Open and close. Then, when a game ball enters the big winning opening / closing device 109, the big winning opening detection unit 224 counts the number of balls entered. Further, when the game winning ball detecting unit 224 detects that the game ball has entered the game winning opening / closing device 109, the game ball is paid out by the payout unit 291.

  Here, “round” means that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses and a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls) of game balls enter when a long game and a short game are being executed. This means a unit for opening / closing the special prize opening opening / closing device 109 by satisfying any of the following conditions. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the big prize opening / closing device 109 per round in the short win game is set to be extremely shorter than the opening time of the big winning opening / closing device 109 per round in the long hit game. ing.

  The probability variation game control means 341 is a probability of winning a big hit when the first special symbol lottery means 300 and the second special symbol lottery means 320 perform a lottery in a game after a long win game or a short win game is executed. Control the probability change game that increases. As will be described in detail later, whether or not the first special symbol lottery means 300 determines whether or not it is successful is determined based on the first special symbol probability change time determination table, and whether or not the second special symbol lottery means 320 determines whether or not the second special symbol is probable. This is performed based on the determination table.

  In the present embodiment, “probability change game” means that the first special symbol lottery means 300 and the second special symbol lottery means 320 determine whether or not the first special symbol probability change per-time determination table and second special symbol probability change, respectively. It means a game played based on the hourly determination table. A gaming state in which a probability variation game is being performed is referred to as a “probability variation gaming state”. Here, the special symbol probability variation time determination table (the first special symbol probability variation time determination table and the second special symbol probability variation time determination table) is longer and shorter than the special symbol normal variation time determination table. The winning probability for winning is set to be high (for example, the winning probability is set to be about 10 times higher than normal. Details will be described later).

  In the present embodiment, if the random number drawn by the first special symbol drawing means 300 is determined to be a long hit, the probability variation game is performed with a probability of, for example, 1/2 after the long hit game is executed. If it is determined that a short win is achieved, the probability change gaming state is entered with a probability of almost 100% after the short win game is executed. On the other hand, when the random number drawn by the second special symbol lottery means 320 is determined to be a long hit, after the long hit game is executed, the probability change gaming state is established with a probability of 60%, for example. However, if it is determined that a short win is made, as described above, after the short win game is executed, the probability change gaming state is entered with a probability of almost 100%.

  In addition, although it is substantially the same mode as the above short win, any one of the normal short win, the probable gaming state and the short-time gaming state that are not changed to the probable gaming state after the winning game is executed, Needless to say, a small hit or the like in a normal gaming state may be combined as appropriate.

  The short time game control means 342 controls the short time game in which the lottery time is shortened in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 360. In the probability variation game state, the time-short game is performed by the time-short game control unit 341 together with the probability variation game by the probability variation game control unit 341.

  In the present embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” means a gaming state in which a lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 360 described later is performed based on a normal symbol short-time hitting determination table. In other words, the normal symbol lottery means 360 performs lottery based on the normal symbol normal hour determination table in the normal gaming state, but in the short time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery means 360 draws based on the normal symbol short time determination table. Done. The normal symbol time per hour determination table has a lottery time shorter than the normal symbol normal time per time determination table.

As a result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 360, if the winning is won, the pair of movable pieces 120a are released for a certain period of time, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 120. In the normal symbol time / short time determination table, the winning probability is set as high as 90%, for example. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, it is possible to acquire a lot of winning balls by entering the second starting port 120, and the game can proceed without reducing the gaming balls as much as possible.
In addition, a game that is performed in a state where a game value advantageous to the player is given, such as the probability variation game and the short-time game, is referred to as a special game.

  Then, the normal game control means 343 controls the progress of a game that does not fall into either the jackpot game or the special game, that is, a normal game. As described above, one of the jackpot game control means 340, the probability variation game control means 341, the short-time game control means 342, and the normal game control means 343 controls the progress of the game depending on the game state. The gaming state in which the control units 340 to 343 are in progress is written in the gaming state storage unit 404 of the RAM 201c.

Next, the normal symbol lottery means 360, the normal symbol display control means 361, the normal symbol variation control means 362, the normal symbol lottery result determination means 363, and the normal symbol hold, which start control when the game ball passes the winning gate 106. The storage unit 403 will be described.
When the game ball passes through the winning gate 106 and is detected by the gate detection unit 222, the normal symbol lottery means 360 extracts a random number from a random number value (for example, 0 to 250) prepared in advance. When the random value is extracted by the normal symbol lottery means 360, the normal symbol lottery result determination means 363 determines whether or not it is a hit based on the table stored in the ROM 201b. At this time, if the game is in the normal game state, the winning is determined based on the normal symbol normal time per hour determination table. Winning is determined.

If the result of the determination by the normal symbol lottery result determination means 363 is a win, the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 120b is operated to open the movable piece 120a, and if it is lost, the second starting port opening / closing solenoid is operated. The control is terminated without operating 120b. Therefore, when the result of the determination by the normal symbol lottery result determination means 363 is lost, the second start port 120 is not opened and the closed state is maintained. The result of determination by the normal symbol lottery result determination means 363 is displayed on the normal symbol display 82 by the normal symbol display control means 361.
It should be noted that a predetermined time is required until the determination result is displayed on the normal symbol display 82 after the game ball passes through the winning gate 106. During this time, if the game ball further passes the winning gate 106, the right to draw by the normal symbol lottery means 360 is reserved in the normal symbol hold storage means 403. The maximum number of reserved rights for the lottery is four, and is displayed on the normal symbol hold display 92 by the normal symbol display control means 361.

Next, control when a game ball enters the first start port 105 or the second start port 120 will be described.
When the first start port detector 221 detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 105, the detection signal is transmitted to the main control board 201. If the said signal is received, the 1st special symbol lottery means 300 will extract one random number value from random numbers (for example, 0-600) prepared beforehand. The random value extracted here includes a hit random number, a design random number, and a reach random number. The winning random number is a random number for determining whether or not it is a big hit, and the design random number is a random number for determining the type of winning (long hit, short hit). The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect (including a related effect described later).

  The RAM 201c is provided with a game state storage unit 404. Whether the current game state is a normal game state or a special game state (probability game state, short-time game state). Is remembered. When the first special symbol lottery means 300 extracts a random number value, the first random number determination means 303 determines the random number value based on the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage means 404.

  Specifically, if it is a normal gaming state, the extracted random number value is determined based on a special symbol normal time per hit determination table, and if it is a probability variable gaming state, it is determined based on a special symbol probable per hour determination table. In the special symbol normal hour determination table, a first special symbol normal hour determination table and a second special symbol normal hour determination table are prepared, and the first special symbol normal variation determination table is also included in the special symbol normal variation determination table. A symbol probability change time determination table and a second special symbol probability change time determination table are prepared. Each of these determination tables is stored in the ROM 201b, and different tables are referred to based on the gaming state and the starting opening that has entered the ball.

  The RAM 201c is also provided with a holding order storage unit 406. When the right to win the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 120 is reserved in the holding order storage unit 406, The data related to the winning (winning) order is stored together with the data for identifying the type of the start opening that won. The data stored in the hold order storage unit 406 is transmitted to the sub control board 202 under the control of the CPU 201a.

  The sub control board 202 includes a CPU 202a, a ROM 202b, a RAM 202c, and a VRAM 202d.

  The ROM 202b includes effect lottery means 501 and effect control means 502.

  The effect lottery unit 501 performs an effect to be executed by lottery based on the determination result data transmitted from the main control board 201 and the control command and the effect command transmitted from the main control board at the start of the change. Perform the decision process.

  The effect control means 502 performs control to cause the effect determined by the effect lottery means 501 to be executed by effect devices such as the symbol display unit 104, the speaker 277, the lamp 262, the effect light 111, and the accessory part 254.

  The RAM 202b of the sub control board 202 includes storage areas such as a first effect data hold storage unit 510, a second effect data hold storage unit 511, and a hold order storage unit 513. The data stored in these storage areas is updated and rewritten (stored) as needed as the game progresses.

  The first effect data hold storage means 510 is a storage area in which the effect command determined by the game data prior determination means 330 transmitted from the main control board 201 and acquired by the first special symbol lottery means 300 is stored. is there. The effect command stored and stored in the first effect data hold storage means 510 is erased by the control of the CPU 202b when the effect control means 502 executes an effect based on the effect command.

  The second effect data hold storage means 511 is a storage area in which the effect command determined by the game data prior determination means 330 transmitted from the main control board 201 and acquired by the second special symbol lottery means 320 is stored. is there. The effect command stored and stored in the second effect data hold storage unit 511 is erased by the control of the CPU 202b when the effect control unit 502 executes an effect based on the effect command.

  The hold order storage unit 513 is a storage area for storing the hold order data transmitted from the main control board 201 and stored in the hold order storage means 406 of the RAM 201 c of the main control board 202.

  Hereinafter, the function of each means of the control unit 200 according to the progress of the game will be described in detail.

  When the first start port detector 221 detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 105, the detection signal is transmitted to the main control board 201. When the main control board 201 receives the detection signal, the first special symbol lottery means 300 extracts any random number from random numbers (for example, 0 to 600) prepared in advance. The random value extracted here includes a hit random number, a design random number, and a reach random number. The winning random number is a random number for determining whether or not it is a big hit, and the design random number is a random number for determining the type of winning (long hit, short hit). The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed. As is clear from this, the game data is drawn by the first special symbol drawing means 300.

  In the present embodiment, “long win” is a game in which the open / close operation of the big prize opening / closing device 109 (big prize opening / closing solenoid 109b) is executed by the big hit game control means 340 for 15 rounds. "" Is a game in which the open / close operation of the big prize opening / closing device 109 is executed for two rounds by the jackpot game control means 340. In the case of winning a short win, the probability variation game control means 341 activates the probability variation function (that is, the gaming state shifts from the short winning gaming state to the probability varying gaming state).

  Then, when winning a long game, the open / close operation of the special prize opening / closing device 109 is continuously executed for 15 rounds, whereby a long game where a large amount of game balls can be expected to be paid out is played. In addition, when winning a short win, a short win game is performed in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing device 109 is continuously executed for two rounds. After the short hit game is over, the game changes to the probability change game state by the probability change game control means 341.

  The first extracted random number value extracted as described above is stored in the first special symbol hold storage unit 401 of the RAM 201c. The first special symbol hold storage unit 401 is as shown in FIG. It is configured. That is, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the storage area related to the holding order. As is clear from this figure, the first special symbol holding storage means 401 has a game ball in the first start port detecting unit 221. Random numbers (hit random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers) obtained based on the detection, that is, game data, are stored as a hold ball in association with the order in which the game balls are detected. That is, when a game ball enters the first starting port 105, the right to display the variation of the first special symbol is stored in the first special symbol storage unit 401 as a so-called reserved ball. The reserved balls retained in the storage area 401 are digested and processed in the storage unit 401 in the order in which they are stored.

  Specifically, the first special symbol storage unit 401 includes four storage areas from the first storage area 401 a to the fourth storage area 401 d, each time a game ball enters the first start port 105. The reserved balls are retained in order from the first storage area 401a. That is, when a game ball enters the first start port 105 in a state where the reserve ball is retained in the first storage area 401a, the reserve ball is retained in the second storage area 401b. In this way, in the present embodiment, up to four reserved balls are reserved in the first special symbol storage unit 401. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first starting port 105 in a state where the reserve ball is retained in all of the first storage area 401a to the fourth storage area 401d, the above-mentioned variation display is performed as the reserve ball. Rights are not reserved. In other words, if the number of reserved balls is retained up to the upper limit number of reserves in the first special symbol storage unit 401, even if a game ball enters the first start port 105, the big hit lottery by the entered ball is Not done. However, even in this case, a predetermined number of prize balls for the game balls entering the first start port 105 are paid out.

  Further, when the reserved ball retained in the first special symbol storage unit 401 is retained only in the first special symbol storage unit 401, the first special symbol variation control unit 302 always maintains the first It is digested from the storage area 401a. When the reserved sphere stored in the first storage area 401a is digested, the reserved sphere retained from the second storage area 401b to the fourth storage area 401d moves from the storage area to the previous area. That is, when the reserved sphere retained in the first storage area 401a is digested, the retained sphere retained in the second storage area 401b moves to the first storage area 401a. Similarly, the reserved ball retained in the third storage area 401c moves to the second storage area 401b, and the retained ball retained in the fourth storage area 401d shifts to the third storage area 401c. Therefore, the fourth storage area 401d can accept the reserved ball again, that is, can reserve it.

  On the other hand, the second special symbol hold storage unit 402 also obtains random numbers (hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers) acquired based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting port detector 225, that is, game data, The game ball is stored as a reserved ball in association with the order in which the game balls are detected. That is, when a game ball enters the second start port 120, the right to display the variation of the second special symbol, that is, the right to win a lottery is stored in the second special symbol hold storage means 402 as a hold ball. The right to display the variation of the special symbol reserved in the storage area 402 is determined by the second special symbol variation control means 322 in the storage area 402 when the reserved ball is reserved only in the storage means 402. In the stored order, digestion and processing are performed.

  Specifically, the second special symbol storage unit 402 includes four storage areas from the fifth storage area 402a to the eighth storage area 402d, and each time a game ball enters the second start port 120, The reserved balls are retained in order from the fifth storage area 402a. That is, when a game ball enters the second start port 120 in a state where it is retained in the fifth storage area 402a, a reserved ball is retained in the sixth storage area 402b. In this way, up to four reserved balls are reserved in the second special symbol storage unit 402. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start port 120 in a state where the reserve ball is retained in all of the fifth storage area 402a to the eighth storage area 402d, the above-mentioned variation display is performed as the reserve ball. Rights are not reserved. In other words, if the number of reserved balls is retained up to the upper limit number of reserves in the second special symbol storage means 402, even if a game ball enters the second start port 120, Not done. However, even in this case, a predetermined number of prize balls for the game balls entering the second start port 120 are paid out.

  Further, when a plurality of reserved balls are reserved in the second special symbol storage unit 402, the stored balls stored in the fifth storage area 402a are always digested from the fifth storage area 402a. When digested, the reserved ball retained from the sixth storage area 402b to the eighth storage area 402d moves from the storage area to the previous area. That is, when the reserved sphere retained in the fifth storage area 402a is digested, the retained sphere retained in the sixth storage area 402b moves to the fifth storage area 402a. Similarly, the reserved sphere retained in the seventh storage area 402c moves to the sixth storage area 402b, and the retained sphere retained in the eighth storage area 402d moves to the seventh storage area 402c. Therefore, the eighth storage area 402d can accept the reserved ball again, that is, can reserve it.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, the eight storage areas from the first storage area 401a to the eighth storage area 402d are all hit random number storage areas, symbol random number storage areas, and reach random number storage areas. have. The hit random number storage area is an area for storing a hit random number used for determining whether or not to start the big hit game. Also, the symbol random number storage area determines whether or not the stop symbol pattern of the first special symbol display 84 or the second special symbol display 86 is a probability variation symbol in the case of a big win (the number of rounds is 15 rounds). This is an area for storing a design random number used in the process.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 105 and the first start port detection unit 221 detects a game ball, the first special symbol lottery means 300 wins a random number, a design random number, as described above. And reach random numbers, that is, game data are extracted. The extracted hit random numbers, symbol random numbers and reach random numbers are stored in the hit random number storage area, symbol random number storage area and reach random number storage area in the first storage area 401a to the fourth storage area 401d as described above.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4, when the reserved ball is retained in the first special symbol storage unit 401, the first special symbol display control unit 301 determines the number of retained balls that are retained as the first special symbol. Displayed on the hold indicator 88.

  Note that the second special symbol lottery means 320 and the second special symbol display control means 321 also when a game ball enters the second start port 120 and the second start port detector 225 detects a game ball. The second special symbol variation control means 322 performs the same processing as described above. However, the extracted game data, that is, the winning random number, the design random number, and the reach random number are stored in any of the fifth storage area 402a to the eighth storage area 402d.

  When a plurality of reserved balls are reserved in the first and second special symbol storage units 401 and 402, the reserved balls are digested in the following order.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a mode in which a holding ball is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 88 and the second special symbol hold indicator 90 and the order of the digestion process. As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the first special symbol hold indicator 88 and the second special symbol hold indicator 90 are each composed of four LEDs.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), reserved balls are reserved in the first storage areas 401a to 401c of the first special symbol storage unit 401, the fifth storage area 402a of the second special symbol storage unit 402, and It is assumed that the reserved ball is reserved in the sixth storage area 402b.

  In addition, as shown in the drawing, the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 105 and the second start port 120 is such that the first start port 105 is the first, the second start port 120 is the second, It is assumed that the third is the first start port 105, the fourth is the second start port 120, and the fifth is the first start port 105. In this case, a total of five reserved balls are digested in the order of entry in the order of the arrows shown in FIG. In other words, in the present embodiment, the reservation balls are processed in the order of entry regardless of whether they are due to entering the first start opening 105 or entering the second start opening 120.

  The retained balls are sequentially digested as described above. The CPU 201a controls the digestion of the retained balls, and the first special symbol variation display control means 302 and the second special symbol variation display in the ROM 201b. Control means 322.

  That is, the both variation display control means 302 and 322 monitor which holding ball is processed. Then, based on the game data of the reserved ball to be processed stored in the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a, the special symbol variation display is started.

  Specifically, in the normal gaming state, the prior determination means 330 determines the random numbers extracted by the first special symbol lottery means and the second special symbol lottery means based on the special symbol normal time determination table. If it is a probability variation gaming state, it is determined based on a special symbol probability variation time determination table. The special symbol normal time determination table includes a first special symbol normal time determination table and a second special symbol normal time determination table, and the special symbol probability change time determination table is also the first special symbol probability change time table. A determination table and a second special symbol probability change time determination table are prepared. Each of these determination tables is stored in the ROM 201b, and different tables are referred to based on the gaming state.

  Here, the random numbers extracted by the first special symbol lottery means 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7A is a table showing a jackpot winning probability and a winning random number. FIG. 7B is a table (first special symbol random number determination table) for determining the type of jackpot game (number of rounds, probability variation, normal) when winning a symbol random number and jackpot. FIGS. 7C-1 and 7C-2 are tables (first special symbol reach random number determination table) showing reach random numbers.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in the present embodiment, one winning random number is extracted from 601 random numbers from 0 to 600. 7 and 317 are stored as jackpot random numbers in the first special symbol normal hourly determination table referred to in the normal gaming state, and the first special symbol positive hourly determination table referred to in the probability varying gaming state. 7, 37, 67, 97, 127, 157, 187, 217, 247, 277, 307, 337, 367, 397, 427, 457, 487, 517, 547, 577 are stored as jackpot random numbers.

  The pre-determining means 330 is a special symbol normal time hit determination table in the normal gaming state, where the random numbers of the held balls extracted by the first special symbol lottery means 300 and retained in the first special symbol hold storage means 401 are To determine whether or not it is a win. That is, when the winning random number stored in the first storage area 401a is 7 or 317, it is determined to be winning, and when it is another random number, it is determined to be lost. Also in the probability variation gaming state, it is determined whether or not it is a win as described above.

  As a result, when it is determined that the winning random number stored in the first storage area 401a is a jackpot random number, the prior determination unit 330 determines the type of jackpot based on FIG. 7B. The types of jackpots include long hits where the jackpot game is long and a large amount of game balls can be expected to be paid out, and short hits where the jackpot game is short. In the long win, the per jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as "long win game" corresponding to the long win) is a "probable change short short length" in which both the probabilistic gaming state and the short-time gaming state occur, There is a “ordinary long hit” in which only the short-time gaming state occurs (the probability variation gaming state does not occur) after the end of the long hitting game. For short wins, only the short-time game state occurs after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter, the jackpot game corresponding to the short win is referred to as “short win game”). In addition, there is “probability short shortening short chance” in which both a probability change gaming state and a time saving gaming state occur after the short winning game ends.

  Furthermore, the prior determination means 330 determines the reach random number stored in the first storage area 401a with reference to the table shown in FIG. 7 (c-1) or FIG. 7 (c-2). In this embodiment, when it is determined that the winning random number is “losing (that is, not corresponding to the big winning random number)”, the lost random number table shown in FIG. When it is determined that “winning (ie, corresponds to a big hit random number)”, the big hit hour reach random number table shown in FIG. 7C-2 is referred to.

  When the jackpot is won, the table shown in FIG. 7 (c-2), in which a random number with reach is referenced with a very high probability, is referred to. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, the reach effect is executed with high probability. It should be noted that, when a jackpot is won, reach production may be executed without fail.

  Next, random numbers extracted by the second special symbol lottery means 320 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a table showing the jackpot winning probability and the winning random number. FIG. 8B is a table (second special symbol random number determination table) for determining the type of jackpot game when the symbol random number and the jackpot are won. FIGS. 8C-1 and 8C-2 are tables (second special symbol reach random number determination table) showing reach random numbers.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in this embodiment, one random number is extracted from 601 random numbers from 0 to 600. This point is extracted by the first special symbol lottery means 300. It is the same as random numbers. Further, whether or not the extracted random number value is won in the jackpot is determined based on FIG. 8A, and this random number table is the same as FIG. 7A.

  When it is determined that the extracted random number is a jackpot random number, the type of jackpot is determined based on FIG. 8B, and the lottery probability of this jackpot type is shown in FIG. 7B. It is different from the random number table shown.

  That is, the design random number determination table differs between when the game ball enters the first start port 105 and when the game ball enters the second start port 120. Specifically, when the ball enters the second starting port 120, the percentage of winning per winning length is higher than when the ball enters the first starting port 105. That is, when winning at the second starting port 120, the degree of expectation to win per length with a certain time change increases. In this way, the gameability can be improved by changing the degree of expectation for the jackpot depending on the start opening into which the game ball has entered.

  In order to make this effect more effective, the main control board 201 is provided with a prior determination means 330. The control of the prior determination unit 330 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the first start port detection unit 221 or the second start port detection unit 225 detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 105 or the second start port 120.

(Step S101)
Then, a fluctuation detection unit (not shown) of the main control board 201 detects whether or not the special symbol fluctuation display is being performed.

(Step S102)
If it is determined in step S101 that the change is in progress, the first special symbol hold storage unit 401 or the second special symbol hold storage unit 402 stores random numbers in the fourth storage area 401d or the eighth storage area 402d. Detect whether or not Specifically, when a ball entry signal is received from the first start port detector 221, it is determined whether the number of reserved balls retained in the first special symbol storage unit 401 is less than 4, and the second start When the incoming signal is received from the mouth detector 225, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second special symbol storage unit 402 is less than 4.

  If it is determined in step S102 that there are four reserved balls, the special symbol variation display, that is, the big win lottery is not performed depending on the game ball entering, so the control ends. .

(Step S103)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that the number of reserved balls is less than 4, that is, it is determined that the reserved balls are reserved, the first storage area 401a to the fourth storage area 401d or the fifth storage area 402a to the eighth storage area. A holding ball (game data) is stored in 402d.

(Step S104)
In step S103, when the reserved ball is stored in one of the storage areas, the CPU 201a determines whether or not the probability variation determination table change flag is OFF (= 0). The probability variation determination table here is a determination table (special symbol probability variation determination table, special symbol random number determination table, and special symbol reach random number determination table described in FIGS. 7 and 8 described above) referred to in the probability variation gaming state. ).

(Step S105)
When it is determined in step S104 that the probability variation determination table change flag is OFF (= 0), the prior determination unit 330 performs prior determination with reference to the normal determination table. The normal determination table is a determination table that is referred to in the normal gaming state (the special symbol normal hit determination table, the special symbol random number determination table, and the special symbol reach random number determination table described in FIGS. 7 and 8). I mean.

(Step S106)
In step S105, when the preliminary determination unit 330 performs a preliminary determination with reference to the normal determination table, it is determined whether or not the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit.

(Step S107)
If it is determined in step S106 that the result of the prior determination is a big hit, the CPU 201a turns on the probability variation determination table change flag (= 1).
In addition, since the probability change determination table change flag is set to ON (= 1) in step S107, the game data is determined with reference to the probability change determination table from the next game for the prior determination by the prior determination means 330. .
That is, in the present embodiment, the progress of the game is controlled in the probability variation game state a specific number of times (4 times) from the end of the jackpot game (game based on the game data that is the jackpot). In other words, the probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment continues for a specific number of times (four times) not exceeding eight (predetermined number) which is the maximum value of the number of reserved balls.

When a random number value is stored in the first special symbol hold storage unit 401 or the second special symbol hold storage unit 402 as in the above-described step S103 to step S107, the prior determination unit 330 determines whether or not the random number value is stored on the basis of the random number value. , “Whether it is a big hit”, “a type of hit (probable change, normal hit, etc.)” and “reach presence / absence” are determined (preliminary determination) That is, the prior determination means 330 determines game data related to the effect from the extracted random number value.
Note that the determination of game data by the prior determination unit 330 may determine a random value with reference to the first special symbol hold storage unit 401 or the second special symbol hold storage unit 402, or as the prior determination unit 330 A determination may be made by providing a storage area and directly writing the extracted random number value in the storage area. However, the prior determination is not necessarily performed immediately after the reach random number is extracted, and may be performed at least as long as the production based on the reach random number is not controlled. .

(Step S108)
As described above, when the prior determination unit 330 determines an effect command based on the extracted random number value, the effect command transmission unit 332 transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202.

(Step S109)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the probability variation determination table change flag is ON (= 1), it is determined whether or not the probability variation determination table use count “M” is less than five. This “M” is a number obtained by adding “+1” to the maximum number of continuations of the probability variation gaming state. That is, the case where the determination in step S109 is satisfied corresponds to the case where the maximum number of continuations of the probability variation gaming state has been exceeded even once.

(Step S110)
When it is determined in step S109 that the probability variation determination table use count “N” is 5 or more, the CPU 201a sets the probability variation determination table change flag to OFF (= 0). And the process of step S105-step S108 mentioned above is performed.

(Step S111)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109 that the probability variation determination table use count “N” is less than 5, the prior determination means 330 performs preliminary determination with reference to the probability variation determination table.

(Step S112) (Step S113)
In the above step S111, when the prior determination with reference to the probability variation determination table is performed, the CPU 201a increments the probability variation determination table use count “N” by 1 and whether or not the result of the prior determination by the prior determination means 330 is a big hit. Is determined.

(Step S114)
If it is determined in step S113 that the result of the prior determination is a big hit, the probability variation determination table use count is cleared.
That is, in this embodiment, since the progress of the game is controlled in the probability variation game state for a specific number of times (4 times) from the end of the jackpot game (game based on the game data that is the jackpot), the process of step S114 Thus, a new probability change gaming state is started again from the end of the jackpot game. For example, when a jackpot game is played in the third game in the probability variation game state, the first game in the probability variation game state is newly started from the end of the jackpot game.

As described above, when the prior determination unit 330 determines an effect command based on the extracted random number value, the effect command transmission unit 332 transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202.
In addition, even when the result of the prior determination is not a big hit in the above steps S106 and S113, the prior determination means 330 determines the effect command based on the extracted random number value, and the effect command transmission means 332 The effect command is transmitted to the sub control board 202.

  In addition, when the first start port detecting unit 221 or the second start port detecting unit 225 detects a signal in step S101, when a special symbol related to the previous game ball has not changed, The variation start process of FIG. 13 described later is performed. That is, when no change is made and a game ball enters one of the start ports, the special symbol related to the entry is changed immediately. Is never remembered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start port in a state where the reserved ball is not reserved, the prior determination by the prior determination unit 330 is not performed. In other words, the preliminary determination unit 330 performs the preliminary determination only when the reserved ball is reserved. This is because the purpose of the “preliminary determination” performed by the prior determination means 330 is to determine whether or not to perform a related effect over a variable display of a plurality of special symbols.

  The related effects in the present invention refer to the following effects. That is, when a game ball enters either the first start port 105 or the second start port 120, a big hit lottery is performed. This jackpot lottery is a lottery to determine whether or not the right to proceed with the game can be acquired in a special game state (probability change state, short-time state) that gives a player an advantageous game value over the normal game state. The lottery result is displayed on the first special symbol display 84 or the second special symbol display 86. In these indicators 84 and 86, the LEDs are turned on or blinked, as if the lottery is currently being drawn. A special symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined time.

  This special symbol variation display is performed once for each holding ball, and during this one special symbol variation display, the symbol display unit 104, the speaker 277, the lamp 112, and the directors 115 and 116 are variously displayed. Production is performed. And, as for the regular production including the reach production that suggests the possibility of jackpot, one production is made between the start and the end of the fluctuation display of one special symbol, and the story etc. is within the range of this one production. It is a complete content.

  On the other hand, as for the related effects, one story is completed or a plurality of contents of the effects are associated with each other over a variable display of a plurality of special symbols. In other words, a plurality of performances are set to contents that are continuously or intermittently associated with each other, and one story is completed by executing the plurality of performances.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the related effects using the effect actors 115 and 116 and the symbol display unit 104. FIG. 10 shows an example in which related effects are executed by a series of four effects by digestion of four reserved balls.

  For example, during the first variation display, that is, when the first reserved memory is exhausted, as shown in FIG. In the portion, the blade is removed from the sheath, and the movement control is performed so that the blade is moved along the longitudinal direction of the director 116. Further, at this time, an LED (indicated by a dotted line in the figure) incorporated in the blade portion is brought into a light-emitting state, so that the player looks as if the blade is shining. However, in the decorative symbol of the symbol display unit 104, after the three numbers arranged in a row are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the player finally stops in a state where three identical symbols (symbols) are not aligned. In addition, the fact that the lottery result of the jackpot lottery has been lost is notified.

  During the second fluctuation display, that is, when the second reserved memory is digested, the blade is removed from the sheath in the portion of the Japanese sword wing of the director 115 as shown in FIG. 10 (b). Then, the operation control is performed to move the production actor 115 along the longitudinal direction. Also in this effect, the LED (indicated by a dotted line in the figure) built in the blade part is turned on to produce an effect that makes the player feel as if the blade is shining. However, even in the second variation display, after the three numbers arranged in a row are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the same number (symbol) is finally set to 3 in the decorative symbol of the symbol display unit 104. The player stops in a state where they are not aligned, and informs the player that the lottery result has been lost.

  Then, during the third variation display, that is, when the third reserved memory is consumed, the effect control means 502 displays both the effect agent 115 and the effect agent 116 as shown in FIG. , The blade is pulled out from the sheath, and the movement control is performed so that the directors 115 and 116 are moved along the longitudinal direction of each. Furthermore, at this time, the above-described LED is turned on to produce an effect that makes the player appear as if both blades are shining. However, even in the third variation display, after the three numbers arranged in a row are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the same number (symbol) is finally set to 3 in the decorative symbol of the symbol display unit 104. The player stops in a state where they are not aligned, and notifies the player that the lottery result has been lost.

  During the fourth variation display, that is, when the fourth reserved memory is consumed, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the effect control means 502, in addition to the operation control of the effect actors 115 and 116, A plurality of LEDs (not shown) are turned on from the upper right to the lower left of the game board 101, and a plurality of LEDs (not shown) are also turned on from the upper left to the lower right of the game board 101. This gives the player the impression that the game board 101 has been cut from the left and right with a sword. At the time of the fourth variation display, after the three numbers arranged in a row are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time on the decorative symbol on the symbol display unit 104, the three same numbers are finally aligned. Stop and inform the player that the lottery result is a big hit.

  As described above, in the related effect, a continuous effect (in this example, a continuous effect by the effect actors 115 and 116) is performed over a plurality of symbol fluctuation displays. Therefore, every time the player sees the effect made continuously, in other words, as the related effect is displayed, the player has a great expectation that the winning will be won in the next variable display. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the related effects using the effect actors 115 and 116 and the symbol display unit 104 have been described. The related effect is any one of the effect actor, the symbol display unit, the speaker, and the lamp. May be used alone, or a combination thereof may be used as appropriate.

  As described above, the CPU 201a of the main control board 201 operates the pre-determining means 330 so that the game ball enters the start openings 105 and 120 in order to execute the related effects made over a plurality of variation displays. As a trigger, the random number values acquired by the special symbol lottery means 300 and 320 are determined before the start of variation display by the incoming ball, and are transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Hereinafter, a control procedure in which the sub control board 202 controls the related effects based on the effect commands transmitted from the prior determination unit 330 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the RAM 202 c of the sub control board 202 includes a first effect data hold storage unit 510 and a second effect data hold storage unit 511. The first effect data hold storage means 510 includes four storage areas from the first storage area 510a to the fourth storage area 510d, and the second effect data hold storage means 511 includes the fifth storage area 511a. 4 to 8th storage area 511d.

  Then, each time the prior determination means 330 determines an effect command, the prior determination means 330 transmits the confirmed effect command, that is, the game data for effect, to the sub-control board 202, and from the first storage area 510a. It is stored in any of up to eight storage areas 511d. Prior determination means 330 associates a signal corresponding to a storage area for storing the effect command when transmitting the effect command. Specifically, when the pre-determination means 330 finalizes the effect command, a storage area in which a random number value as a basis is stored (the first storage area 401a to the fourth storage area 401d of the first special symbol hold storage means 401) is stored. Or the signal which identifies which is the 1st memory area 402a-the 4th memory area 402d) of the 2nd special symbol holding means 402 is attached to an effect command.

  Thereby, for example, when the random number value is stored in the first storage area 401a of the first special symbol storage unit 401 in the main control board 201, the effect command transmitted to the sub control board 202 is the first effect. The data is stored in the first storage area 510a of the data hold storage means 510.

  The first storage area 401a to the fourth storage area 401d of the first special symbol storage unit 401 correspond to the first storage area 510a to the fourth storage area 510d of the first effect data storage unit 510. Further, the fifth storage area 402a to the eighth storage area 402d of the second special symbol storage section 402 correspond to the fifth storage area 511a to the eighth storage area 511d of the second effect data storage section 511. Then, when the variable display is started and the reserved balls retained in the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a are digested, one random number value or effect command stored in each storage area is one. Shift to the previous storage area.

  A control procedure when an effect command is transmitted from the preliminary determination means 330 to the sub-control board 202 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S201)
When the sub control board 202 receives the effect command, the effect control means 502 refers to the identification signal attached to the effect command and in which of the storage areas 501a to 501d and 502a to 502d the command is stored. Confirm.

(Step S202)
Next, the effect control means 502 determines whether or not the effect command is a command for performing a jackpot effect (hereinafter referred to as a “hit effect command”).

(Step S203)
When it is determined in step S202 that the effect command is a jackpot effect command, the effect control unit 502 determines whether or not the related effect start flag is OFF (= 0).

(Step S204)
When it is determined in step S203 that the related effect start flag is OFF (= 0), the effect control unit 502 sets the related effect start flag to ON (= 1).

(Step S205)
Through the processes of steps S202 to S204, the CPU 202a stores the effect command in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S206)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S202 that the effect command is not a jackpot effect command, the effect control unit 502 determines whether or not the related effect start flag is ON (= 1).

(Step S207)
If it is determined in step S206 that the related effect start flag is ON (= 1), the effect control unit 502 determines whether or not the related effect flag “N” is added.

(Step S208)
When it is determined in step S207 that the related effect flag “N” is attached, the effect control means 502 indicates that “N” assigned as the related effect flag is 1 (that is, N = 1). It is determined whether or not there is.

(Step S209)
In step S208, when it is determined that the related effect flag “N” is 1 (N = 1), the effect control unit 502 sets the related effect start flag to OFF (= 0). Then, the CPU 202a stores the effect command in a predetermined storage area in step S205 described above.

(Step S210)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S207 that the related effect flag “N” is not added, the effect control means 502 newly adds the related effect flag “N”. Then, the CPU 202a stores the effect command in a predetermined storage area in step S205 described above.

(Step S211)
If it is determined in step S208 that the related effect flag “N” is not 1 (that is, N ≠ 1), the effect control unit 502 decrements the related effect flag “N” by “−1”. ("N"=>"N-1"). Then, the CPU 202a stores the effect command in a predetermined storage area in step S205 described above.
Even when it is determined in step S206 that the related effect start flag is OFF (= 0), the CPU 202a stores the effect command in a predetermined storage area in step S205.

  In the present embodiment, “8” is attached to the related effect flag “N”. That is, the progress of the game is controlled in the probability variation game state for a specific number of times (4 times) from the end of the jackpot game, but the related performance may be performed beyond this specific number of times (4 times). Become. Also, since “8” added to “N” corresponds to the maximum number of reserved balls that can be reserved in the special symbol storage means 401, 402, the related effect is the continuation of the probability variation gaming state. It can be said that the performance is highly likely to be performed over all the reserved balls that can be retained at the maximum beyond the specific number of times possible.

Thus, when the jackpot effect command is stored in any storage area, the related effect flag “N” is added to the next stored effect command. The related effect flags are assigned in descending order such as 8, 7, 6,.
In addition, when the related effect start flag is ON (= 1) in step S203, the related effect flag “N” is added. At this time, the related effect already added is added. The flag “N” is not decremented by “−1” and a new related effect flag “N” is added. In other words,
[8⇒7⇒6⇒Big hit production command⇒8⇒7⇒ ...]
In this way, different related effect flags are attached across the jackpot effect command. As a result, the probability variation gaming state continues for a specific number of times (four times) from the end of the jackpot game, and related effects can be performed up to eight times exceeding the specific number of times.

(Variation start processing)
Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the reserved balls are digested according to the order stored in the reserved order storage unit 406.

(Step S301)
The special symbol variation display is started by digestion of the reserved ball. First, the CPU 201a determines whether or not the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage unit 404 is a normal gaming state or a short-time gaming state.

(Step S302)
If it is determined in step S301 that the game state is the normal game state or the short-time game state, a random value (holding ball) is stored in the first storage area 401a or a random value ( Is stored, that is, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the first special symbol reserved storage unit 401 or the number of reserved balls in the second special symbol reserved storage unit 402 is one or more. Here, when it is determined that no holding ball is stored in any of the first storage area 401a and the fifth storage area 402a, that is, when it is determined that there is no holding ball in any storage area. End the process.

(Step S303)
In step S302, if the holding ball is stored in either the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a, that is, if the holding ball is not 0 (YES in step S302), the holding order storage unit 406 stores the holding ball. In accordance with the stored order, the random number value stored in the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a is shifted to a processing area (not shown), and the second storage area 401b to the fourth storage area 401d or the sixth storage area 402b. The random value stored in the eighth storage area 402d is shifted to the previous storage area. In addition, when a random number value is stored in only one of the first storage area 401a and the fifth storage area 402a (second storage area 401b to fourth storage area 401d and sixth storage area 402b to eighth storage When the area 402d is an empty area), only the process of storing the random number value stored in the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a in the processing area is performed.

(Step S304) (Step S305)
When the processing reaches step S304 through the processing of step S301 and step S302 above, it is in the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state and the reserved ball is retained in the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a. It is. Therefore, when the reserved ball is reserved in the first storage area 401a, the first special symbol normal time determination table (referred to as the first normal time determination table) is selected, and the reserved ball is stored in the fifth storage area 402a. Is reserved, a second special symbol normal time determination table (referred to as a second normal time determination table) is selected.

In the hit determination process in step S305, a big hit determination is performed. That is, when the reserved ball is reserved in the first storage area 401a, the first special symbol variation control means 302 refers to the first normal time determination table and performs determination processing of the random number shifted to the processing area. . In addition, when the reserved ball is reserved in the fifth storage area 402a, the second special symbol variation control means 322 refers to the second normal time determination table and performs determination processing of the random number shifted to the processing area. .
In this hit determination process, if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the jackpot flag is turned on, and then it is determined whether or not the jackpot is long. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a long hit with reference to the winning random number determination table selected in step S304 and the design random number.

(Step S306)
If it is determined in step S305 that the game is not a big hit (losing), the process of step S307 is performed. If the game is determined to be a big win, the process of step S315 is performed.

(Step S307)
In step S306, the fluctuation determination means 331 selects a reach random number table at the time of loss (hereinafter referred to as “loss reach random number table”).
A plurality of lost reach random number tables may be provided in advance. That is, the probability that the reach effect is performed decreases as the total number of reserved balls increases, and the probability that the reach effect is performed increases as the total number of reserved balls decreases. .

(Step S308)
When the reach random number table is selected in step S307, the fluctuation determination unit 331 determines the presence / absence of reach based on the selected table.

(Step S309)
When the presence / absence of reach is determined as described above, the effect execution command lottery means 333 determines the effect execution command by lottery based on the determination result. The effect execution command determined here roughly determines the contents of the effect, and mainly determines the effect time (variation time of the special symbol).

(Step S310)
When the effect execution command is determined as described above, the effect execution command is transmitted to the sub-control board 202, and the first special symbol display control unit 301 and the first special symbol variation control unit 302 change the special symbol. To control.

(Step S311)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the game state is a probable game state, whether or not a random number value (holding ball) is stored in the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a is disturbed, as in step S302. It is determined whether or not a numerical value (holding ball) is stored. Here, when it is determined that no holding ball is stored in any of the first storage area 401a and the fifth storage area 402a, that is, when it is determined that there is no holding ball in any storage area. End the process.

(Step S312)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311 that the reserved ball is retained in the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a, the same shift process as in step S303 is performed.

(Step S313)
The case where the process reaches step S313 through the processing of step S301 and step S311 is a case where the game is in the probability variation gaming state and the reserved ball is reserved in the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a. Therefore, when the reserved ball is reserved in the first storage area 401a, the first special symbol probability change time determination table (referred to as the first probability change determination table) is selected, and the reserved ball is stored in the fifth storage area 402a. Is reserved, the second special symbol probability change time determination table (referred to as second probability change determination table) is selected.
Thereafter, the processing after step S305 is performed.

(Step S314)
If it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the hit determination process in step S305, a reach random number table for jackpot (a jackpot reach random number table) is selected in step S314. As described above, this jackpot reach random number table is determined to have “reach effect” with almost probability (see FIGS. 7C-2 and 8C-2).
If it is determined in step S308 whether or not there is a reach, the effect execution command lottery means 333 determines an effect execution command.

  In FIG. 9, when no game balls are reserved when a game ball enters the first start port 105 or the second start port 120, prior steps S105 and S111 in FIG. The determination process is not performed, and the change start process shown in FIG. 13 is performed from step S101.

When the transmitted effect execution command is received as described above, the sub control board 202 starts control of the effect as shown in FIG.
That is, when an effect execution command is received, the effect execution command is stored in the processing area of the RAM 202c. The effect execution command includes a command related to either the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a, a command related to jackpot or lose, presence / absence of reach, and type of reach effect The scale and scale are stored.

(Step S401)
The effect control means 502 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is attached to the received effect execution command.

(Step S402)
When the effect control means 502 determines that the jackpot flag is not attached, that is, when it determines that the command is not won in the jackpot, it is stored in the first storage area 510a or the fifth storage area 511a corresponding to the command. Then, it is determined whether or not the related effect flag is stored. That is, as described above, the effect execution command stores whether the effect execution command relates to the reserved ball stored in the first storage area 401a or the reserved ball stored in the fifth storage area 402a. Has been. For example, when the effect execution command relates to the reserved ball stored in the fifth storage area 402a, the effect control means 502 refers to the fifth storage area 511a of the second effect data hold storage means 511, and It is determined whether or not a related effect flag is attached to the effect command stored in the five storage area 511a.

(Step S403) (Step S404)
In step S402, when it is determined that “there is no related effect flag”, the effect lottery means 502 selects the normal general table based on the effect execution command, and performs the effect lottery with reference to this. Here, a background pattern, a reach pattern, an appearance character, or the like is determined in accordance with the presence / absence and scale of reach in the effect execution command.

  In the table corresponding to the above-mentioned effect execution command, a background pattern, a lamp effect pattern, a sound pattern, and an accessory effect pattern corresponding to the effect time and effect contents (whether there is a reach, whether there is a related effect) are stored as commands. Has been.

(Step S405)
When the effect pattern is determined as described above, the effect control unit 502 controls the symbol display unit 104, the speaker 277, the lamp 112, and the accessory part 254 in accordance with these effect patterns.

(Step S406)
If it is determined in step S401 that the jackpot flag is attached, that is, if it is determined that the command is a winning jackpot, the first storage area 510a or the fifth storage area 511a is the same as described above. It is determined whether or not a related effect flag is attached.

(Step S407)
If it is determined in step S406 that “there is no related effect flag”, the effect lottery means 502 performs an effect lottery with reference to the big hit time general table. Note that, in the big hit time general execution table, a plurality of reach effect patterns are stored so that the big hit time effect execution command is almost reached. When the effect pattern is determined as described above, the effect control unit 502 controls the symbol display unit 104, the speaker 277, the lamp 112, and the accessory part 254 in accordance with these effect patterns.

(Step S408)
In step S402, if the effect control unit 502 determines that there is a related effect flag, the effect lottery unit 501 performs lottery of effects based on the normal related effect table.
At this time, the first storage area 510a to the eighth storage area 511d are flagged with “1” to “8” as related effect flags, and tables corresponding to the related effect flags are provided in the ROM 202b, respectively. It has been. Specifically, the normal related effect table includes eight tables from the first table to the eighth table, and the effect lottery means 501 is the first when the related effect flag “1” is attached. An effect lottery is performed based on one table, and if the related effect flag “4” is attached, an effect lottery is performed based on the fourth table.

  In the first table to the eighth table, the production of the content having one continuity or relevance is divided into eight in each table. For example, when a related effect is performed by a lamp effect, a red lamp is lit in the range of 1 to 2 seconds on the first table, and a blue lamp is set in the range of 1 to 4 seconds on the second table. A command to turn on a white lamp for 1 to 5 seconds on the third table, and turn on any two or three of these red, blue and white lamps on the fourth table Is remembered.

When the related effect appears, the effect execution command related to the related effect flag “8” is first controlled, then the effect execution command related to the related effect flag “7” is controlled, and then the related effect flag “6”. The effect execution command related to the related effect flag “5”... Is controlled, and finally the effect execution command related to the related effect flag “1” is controlled.
For example, the related effect flag “8” is attached to the first storage area 510a, the related effect flag “7” is attached to the second storage area 510b, and the related effect flag “6” is attached to the third storage area 510c. Suppose that In this case, the effect lottery means 501 performs the effect lottery based on the first table in step S408 upon reception of the effect execution command. When the effect ends, in other words, when the variation ends, the storage area is shifted, and the related effect flag “2” stored in the second storage area 510b is set in the first storage area 510a. The attached production command is shifted and stored. Therefore, in the next change, the effect lottery means 501 performs the effect lottery based on the second table in step S408.

  In this way, if the related effect flag is attached to a plurality of continuous storage areas of the first effect data hold storage means 510 or the second effect data hold storage means 511 by the prior determination means 330, they are associated with each other. The production is performed over a plurality of variable displays, and a high expectation can be given to the player.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the probability variation gaming state, when game data that is a big hit is not obtained, a plurality of times (maximum 8 times) exceeding the specific number of times (4 times) that the probability variation gaming state can be continued. ) Related performances are performed. In this way, since the related effects are continuously performed even after the probability variation gaming state is ended, the player's interest easily shifts to the trends (results, results) of the related effects. This makes it difficult for the player to notice that the probability variation gaming state has ended, and allows the player to smoothly shift the expectation from the probability variation gaming state to the related performance. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an extreme decrease in the player's interest even after the end of the probability-changing gaming state when the certain number of times that the probability-changing gaming state continues is small.

  Further, the reserved balls retained in the first special symbol reservation storage means 401 and the second special symbol reservation storage means 402 are digested in accordance with the order of entry stored in the reservation order storage means 406, so that two start ports Even in the gaming machines provided with 105 and 120, it is possible to exert a high performance effect by the related performance. Therefore, it is possible to expect a high effect by the related effects in the period including the probability variation game state and the end of the probability variation game state, and it is possible to suppress an extreme decrease in the player's interest.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 201 and the sub-control board 202 share the role, but it is only necessary to appropriately determine which board each unit is provided on.

1 is a front view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the starting port which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the control system of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the data storage area which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the processing order of the pending | holding memory | storage which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the game data determination table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the game data determination table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process procedure of the game data which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the related production which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the data storage area which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the presentation command in the sub control board concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process in the main control board which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation process in the sub control board which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... gaming machine
84. First special symbol display (special symbol variation display means)
86 ... Second special symbol display (special symbol variation display means)
105 ... 1st starting port
120 ... 2nd starting port
200: Control unit (control means)
201 ... Main control board
201a ... CPU
202 ... Sub-control board
202a ... CPU
300 ... 1st special symbol lottery means (game data lottery means)
301. First special symbol display control means
320 ... 2nd special symbol lottery means (game data lottery means)
321 ... Second special symbol display control means
330 ... pre-determining means
331 ... The variation determination means
332 ... Production command transmission means
333 ... Production execution command lottery means
401 ... 1st special symbol reservation storage means
402 ... Second special symbol holding storage means
406... Hold order storage means
501 ... Production lottery means
502 ... Production control means
510: First effect data hold storage means (effect data hold storage means)
511... Second effect data hold storage means (effect data hold storage means)
513... Hold order storage means

Claims (2)

A start opening provided for a game ball to enter,
In a normal gaming state in which a jackpot is won with a predetermined probability by lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting port, a probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than the normal gaming state Control means for controlling the progress;
A game having special symbol variation display means for displaying the game state after the special symbol is variably displayed when the game ball enters the start opening and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Machine,
The control means includes
Game data lottery means for acquiring game data by lottery when the game ball enters the start opening,
When the special symbol variation display means is variably displayed, the game data acquired by the game ball entering the start opening is stored, and the special symbol triggered by the entrance Special symbol storage means for retaining the right of variable display,
When the game data is stored in the special symbol hold storage means, prior determination means for determining the game data before the start of variable symbol special display based on the game data;
Production control means for controlling a related production having relevance over a plurality of special symbol variation displays based on the game data;
With
The control means includes
While continuing the probability variation gaming state a specific number of times,
When the pre-determination means determines that the jackpot game data is not included in the right of variable display of the special symbol reserved in the special symbol hold storage means in the probability variation gaming state, A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect control means to execute control of the related effect over a plurality of special symbol fluctuation displays exceeding the number of times. A start opening provided for a game ball to enter,
In a normal gaming state in which a jackpot is won with a predetermined probability by lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting port, a probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than the normal gaming state Control means for controlling the progress;
A game having special symbol variation display means for displaying the game state after the special symbol is variably displayed when the game ball enters the start opening and the variation display is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Machine,
The starting port includes at least a first starting port and a second starting port,
The control means includes
The game data acquired when the game ball enters the first start port when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner by the special symbol variation display means is stored, and the special event triggered by the entrance A first special symbol storage means for retaining the right of variable display of symbols;
The game data acquired when the game ball has entered the second starting port when the special symbol is variably displayed by the special symbol variation display means is stored, and a special event triggered by the entry is stored. A second special symbol holding storage means for retaining the right of variable display of symbols;
A holding order storage means for storing the order in which the game balls have entered the first start port and the second start port;
Prior determination of determining the game data before the start of variable display of the special symbol based on the game data when the game data is stored in the first special symbol hold storage unit and the second special symbol hold storage unit Means,
Effect control means for controlling related effects having relevance over a plurality of special symbol variation displays retained in the first special symbol hold storage means and the second special symbol hold storage means based on the game data;
With
The control means includes
While processing the right of variable display of special symbols stored in the first special symbol hold storage means and the second special symbol hold storage means according to the pitching order stored in the hold order storage means,
Continue the probability variation gaming state a specific number of times,
When the pre-determination means determines that the jackpot game data is not included in the right of variable display of the special symbol reserved in the special symbol hold storage means in the probability variation gaming state, A gaming machine characterized by causing the effect control means to execute control of the related effect over a plurality of special symbol fluctuation displays exceeding the number of times.

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